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Elon Musk’s xAI Commits $20 Billion to Mississippi Data Center
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, xAI, is investing over $20 billion to build a sprawling new data center in Southaven, Mississippi, as competition for advanced computing power intensifies across the generative AI sector. State officials confirmed the project on Thursday, with operations at the facility, called “MACROHARDRR, expected to begin by February 2026. The investment […] The post Elon Musk’s xAI Commits $20 Billion to Mississippi Data Center appeared first on Tekedia.
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France Taps Mistral AI for Military Use, Marking a Strategic Shift Toward Sovereign Artificial Intelligence
France has taken a decisive step in reshaping how artificial intelligence is developed, deployed, and governed within its national security architecture, after formally awarding a framework agreement to domestic AI startup Mistral AI. The deal grants France’s armed forces, defense agencies, and affiliated public institutions access to Mistral’s advanced AI models, software, and services, embedding […] The post France Taps Mistral AI for Military Use, Marking a Strategic Shift Toward Sovereign Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Tekedia.
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Indian Stocks Sink for Fifth Straight Session as Trump Tariff Threats Spark Broad Risk-Off Mood
Indian equity markets ended the week under heavy pressure on Friday, with benchmark indexes logging their fifth consecutive session of losses and posting their sharpest weekly decline in more than three months. Renewed fears over U.S. trade policy, particularly the risk of punitive tariffs tied to Russia-related transactions, unsettled investors and triggered broad-based selling across […] The post Indian Stocks Sink for Fifth Straight Session as Trump Tariff Threats Spark Broad Risk-Off Mood appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nuclear Stocks Rally as Meta Platforms Secures Up to 6.6 GW in Landmark Deals to Fuel AI Growth
Nuclear energy stocks experienced a significant surge on Friday following Meta Platforms’ announcement of sweeping agreements with three providers to secure up to 6.6 gigawatts of nuclear power by 2035, positioning the tech giant as one of the largest corporate buyers of nuclear energy in U.S. history. The deals, aimed at powering Meta’s expansive artificial […] The post Nuclear Stocks Rally as Meta Platforms Secures Up to 6.6 GW in Landmark Deals to Fuel AI Growth appeared first on Tekedia.
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German Exports Slide 2.5% as Trade Pressures Mount, Even as Factory Output Shows Tentative Stabilization
Germany’s export sector showed renewed signs of strain in November, with overseas shipments falling unexpectedly, even as domestic industrial output recorded a third straight monthly increase, highlighting the uneven and fragile nature of Europe’s largest economy’s recovery. Official data released Friday by the federal statistics office showed German exports declined 2.5% in November from the […] The post German Exports Slide 2.5% as Trade Pressures Mount, Even as Factory Output Shows Tentative Stabilization appeared first on Tekedia.
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Zcash Entire Developer Team at Electric Coin Company (ECC) Exits Over Governance Disputes
The entire team at Electric Coin Company (ECC) — the primary organization responsible for developing and maintaining Zcash ($ZEC) — collectively resigned due to a severe governance dispute with the overseeing nonprofit, Bootstrap (a 501(c)(3) entity created to govern ECC and support the Zcash ecosystem). Former ECC CEO Josh Swihart described the situation as a […] The post Zcash Entire Developer Team at Electric Coin Company (ECC) Exits Over Governance Disputes appeared first on Tekedia.
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KPMG Flags Structural Flaws in Nigeria’s New Tax Laws, as Controversy Deepens Over Altered Assented Copy
KPMG has raised red flags over Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws, warning that multiple drafting flaws could undermine their effectiveness and create avoidable disputes between taxpayers and the authorities. In a detailed review of the New Tax Act (NTA) and the Nigeria Tax Administration Act (NTAA), both of 2025, the global professional services firm said […] The post KPMG Flags Structural Flaws in Nigeria’s New Tax Laws, as Controversy Deepens Over Altered Assented Copy appeared first on Tekedia.
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Jensen Huang Shrugs Off California 5% Wealth Tax Threat, Says “I’m Perfectly Fine With It.”
Jensen Huang is not losing sleep over the possibility of writing a multibillion-dollar cheque to California. The Nvidia chief executive, whose personal fortune has ballooned alongside the artificial intelligence boom, says he is unfazed by a proposed ballot initiative that could saddle the state’s wealthiest residents with a one-time 5% tax on their assets. The […] The post Jensen Huang Shrugs Off California 5% Wealth Tax Threat, Says “I’m Perfectly Fine With It.” appeared first on Tekedia.
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Intel Shares Extend Rally to 6% After CEO’s White House Meeting Signals Deepening U.S. Backing
Intel shares extended their sharp rally on Friday, climbing 6% after Chief Executive Officer Lip-Bu Tan met with U.S. President Donald Trump. This meeting underscored how central the struggling chipmaker has become to Washington’s industrial strategy. The stock’s move adds to a dramatic turnaround that has seen Intel’s market value more than double since the […] The post Intel Shares Extend Rally to 6% After CEO’s White House Meeting Signals Deepening U.S. Backing appeared first on Tekedia.
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As Alphabet Overtake Apple on Marketcap its Highlights How AI Momentum Shapes Valuations
Alphabet Inc. Google’s parent company, ticker $GOOG / $GOOGL has officially surpassed Apple Inc. ($AAPL) to become the second-most valuable publicly traded company in the world by market capitalization. This milestone occurred during trading sessions around January 7-8, 2026, marking the first time Alphabet has overtaken Apple since 2019. As of the latest data: NVIDIA […] The post As Alphabet Overtake Apple on Marketcap its Highlights How AI Momentum Shapes Valuations appeared first on Tekedia.
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9ja Cosmos recalls 2025 and peeks through a thin crack at the future.
The Changing Face of The Changing of the Guard The passage from the old year to the new, is a period when some people tend to reflect on the year just past, and think about how they can ‘do’ the next year a bit better.  More expand it further, reflecting all that has passed, and […] The post 9ja Cosmos recalls 2025 and peeks through a thin crack at the future. appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bitcoin $100k Delay Sparks Debate, But Analysts See no Fear Factor
Bitcoin’s repeated inability to sustain a breakout above the $100,000 mark has reignited a debate across the crypto community. The crypto asset has traded within the $80,000 to $95,000 range since approximately November 21, 2025, a period of nearly 50 days. On Monday BTC surged as high as $94,764 reigniting hopes of a continued bullish […] The post Bitcoin $100k Delay Sparks Debate, But Analysts See no Fear Factor appeared first on Tekedia.
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President Trump Wants Greenland, As Clemency for Sam Bankman-Fried gets a Nuke
President Donald Trump’s administration is considering payments to Greenland citizens for potential U.S. affiliation. The Trump administration is actively exploring ways to acquire Greenland, a self-governing Danish territory, with discussions intensifying recently. Reports indicate officials have considered lump-sum payments to Greenland’s roughly 57,000 residents — ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 per person — as an […] The post President Trump Wants Greenland, As Clemency for Sam Bankman-Fried gets a Nuke appeared first on Tekedia.
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Wasabi Protocol Launches $BOT Token, as Solana Mobile Plans SKR Token Launch
The $BOT token for Wasabot, the AI trading agent built by Wasabi Protocol on the Virtuals Protocol platform launched. This marks the first “Pegasus” launch on Virtuals Protocol, a new experimental launch model following their Unicorn mechanism. 10% of the $BOT supply is being airdropped to eligible Wasabi Points holders based on recent snapshots, including […] The post Wasabi Protocol Launches $BOT Token, as Solana Mobile Plans SKR Token Launch appeared first on Tekedia.
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Africa’s startup exits are shifting from IPO dreams to local buyers
African startups are exiting through local buyers as IPOs stall, capital tightens, and founders choose smaller, market-savvy trade sales routes.
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A Look At the Ongoing Political Divides in Minnesota and Tim Walz Perspectives
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz made a sterling statement during a press conference addressing a fatal shooting involving a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in south Minneapolis. The incident occurred earlier that day when an ICE officer shot and killed a woman reportedly in her 30s during an immigration enforcement operation. Federal authorities (DHS) […] The post A Look At the Ongoing Political Divides in Minnesota and Tim Walz Perspectives appeared first on Tekedia.
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Everyday Details Most People Ignore And Why They Matter
Everyday details most people ignore shape how life feels without anyone realizing it. These details are not dramatic moments. They are quiet signals from your habits, your environment, and your reactions. When you start noticing them, daily life becomes clearer and more manageable. Most people believe change requires new goals or big plans. In reality, […] The post Everyday Details Most People Ignore And Why They Matter appeared first on Tekedia.
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Polymarket To Integrate Prediction Technologies Across Dow Jones Platforms
Polymarket announced an exclusive partnership with Dow Jones, the publisher of The Wall Street Journal, to integrate its real-time prediction market data across Dow Jones platforms, including WSJ, Barron’s, MarketWatch, and Investor’s Business Daily. This data, which reflects crowd-sourced probabilities on future events like elections, sports, and financial outcomes, will appear in digital stories and […] The post Polymarket To Integrate Prediction Technologies Across Dow Jones Platforms appeared first on Tekedia.
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OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT Health, A New Dedicated Experience For Personalized Health And Wellness Support
OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Health, a dedicated experience within ChatGPT designed to help people better understand, manage, and navigate their health and wellness. This new feature securely combines users’ personal health information with ChatGPT’s intelligence, enabling more informed, relevant, and personalized conversations while prioritizing privacy, safety, and user control. As millions of people already turn […] The post OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT Health, A New Dedicated Experience For Personalized Health And Wellness Support appeared first on Tekedia.
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President Trump’s Order to Cease Funding 66 International Organizations Creates Loops on U.S. Foreign Policy
President Donald Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum directing U.S. executive departments and agencies to cease participation in and funding for 66 international organizations deemed no longer to serve American interests. This breaks down as: 35 non-UN organizations, 31 UN-affiliated entities. The action follows a review of U.S. involvement in intergovernmental organizations and aims to end […] The post President Trump’s Order to Cease Funding 66 International Organizations Creates Loops on U.S. Foreign Policy appeared first on Tekedia.
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Maduro’s Ordeal is Showing a Positive Impacts on Caracas Stock Exchange’s Index
The Caracas Stock Exchange’s main index— IBC or IBVC surged significantly following the U.S. military operation on January 3-4, 2026, which captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Maduro was brought to New York to face narco-terrorism and drug trafficking charges he pleaded not guilty on January 5. Specifically: On January 2 […] The post Maduro’s Ordeal is Showing a Positive Impacts on Caracas Stock Exchange’s Index appeared first on Tekedia.
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Wyoming Officially Launches FRNT Stablecoin With Interest Projected to Fund Public School Initiatives
Wyoming has officially launched the Frontier Stable Token (FRNT), the first fully state-issued stablecoin in the United States, making it publicly available as of now. Frontier Stable Token ($FRNT) — previously referred to as WYST during development. Pegged 1:1 to the U.S. dollar, fully backed by cash and short-term U.S. Treasuries, with a statutory 102% […] The post Wyoming Officially Launches FRNT Stablecoin With Interest Projected to Fund Public School Initiatives appeared first on Tekedia.
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Top 3 High-Potential Coins to Buy Now if You Have Less Than $500 in Your Wallet
Investors with a small budget looking to invest in cryptocurrency should ensure that they select coins with high growth potential. If you have less than $500 to invest, check out these three promising investment choices: Little Pepe (LILPEPE), TRON (TRX), and Stellar (XLM). These coins are attracting attention due to their strong fundamentals, active communities, […] The post Top 3 High-Potential Coins to Buy Now if You Have Less Than $500 in Your Wallet appeared first on Tekedia.
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Binance Launches TradFi Perpetual Contracts for Deeper Perp Tracking on Gold and Silver
Binance has officially launched TradFi Perpetual Contracts. These are regulated USDT-settled perpetual futures contracts that provide exposure to traditional finance (TradFi) assets, starting with precious metals. The initial offerings are: XAUUSDT tracking gold, listed on January 5, 2026. XAGUSDT tracking silver, listed on January 7, 2026. Key features include: 24/7 trading with no expiration dates. […] The post Binance Launches TradFi Perpetual Contracts for Deeper Perp Tracking on Gold and Silver appeared first on Tekedia.
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Ozak AI Nears $5.5M Raise as Buzz Grows About a Tier-1 Exchange Listing — Analysts Expect a Sharp Rally Upon Launch
Ozak AI is promptly approaching the $5.5 million presale goal, demonstrating significant investor confidence as speculations about a possible Tier-1 exchange listing heat up. The project’s rapid traction at Phase 7, priced at $0.014, has brought it into the spotlight. As Ozak AI earns prominence for integrating powerful AI utilities with an aggressive growth phase, […] The post Ozak AI Nears $5.5M Raise as Buzz Grows About a Tier-1 Exchange Listing — Analysts Expect a Sharp Rally Upon Launch appeared first on Tekedia.
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Don’t fall into the Upside Down:4 Tips to Avoid Falling for Movie Scams
Fraudsters are offering downloads of the new episodes or posing as if they can provide free streaming access, tricking users into visiting websites that can harvest personal information, financial details, and login credentials. This may result in identity theft and unauthorised charges These scams typically begin with enticing offers for free or early access to […]
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‘84% South Africans might have incorporated AI into their holiday activities’, Research Reveals
Recent global research has shown a significant shift in AI usage during the holiday season. Far from being just a reliable shopping or planning assistant, artificial intelligence has emerged as a multifaceted digital companion capable of delivering emotional support—a phenomenon particularly pronounced among the Gen Z and millennial groups. Kaspersky experts caution that relying too heavily […]
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Commercial Real Estate Sector Adapts to Drive Tenant Payment Recovery
Despite economic headwinds, South Africa’s commercial real estate sector showed a slight rental collection improvement in the first half of 2025. According to TPN Credit Bureau’s latest Commercial Rental Monitor for the first half of 2025.  The sector has been proactively adapting its business models and asset usage, which has contributed to measurable improvements in […]
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Are African Businesses Ready for AI-Driven Cyber Threats?
A new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) reveals that artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping the cybersecurity landscape and exposing major gaps in corporate defenses. Despite growing awareness of the risks, the pace of cyber defense adoption is failing to keep up with the speed and sophistication of AI-driven attacks. The report, AI Is Raising the […]
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AfDB Report: AI Could Add $1 Trillion to Africa’s GDP by 2035
AfDB finds AI could add $1 trillion to Africa's GDP by 2035, create 35–40M digital jobs and boost tax revenue, but success needs data, skills and infrastructure. The post AfDB Report: AI Could Add $1 Trillion to Africa’s GDP by 2035 appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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5 African startups advancing commerce, creators, crops, and legal cases
Startups On Our Radar spotlights African startups solving African challenges with innovation. This week, we explore five African startups in the e-commerce, data management, legal, and artificial intelligence sectors and why they should be on your watchlist.
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5G Rollout in Africa: Key Trends Shaping Connectivity in 2025
5G is expanding across Africa—54 million connections by 2025—driven by FWA, policy shifts, and solar energy solutions amid spectrum and infrastructure challenges. The post 5G Rollout in Africa: Key Trends Shaping Connectivity in 2025 appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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Flutterwave Links Mono Acquisition To Profitability Drive, Future IPO Ambitions
Flutterwave Inc. has said its acquisition of open-banking startup Mono Technologies Nigeria Ltd. is a strategic move to boost profitability, strengthen core infrastructure and position the company for a potential initial public offering (IPO). The disclosure was made by Flutterwave’s Chief Executive Officer, Olugbenga Agboola, following the purchase of Mono, a fintech firm the payments […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.
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Supply Chain Manager Recruitment in 2026: Hiring Strategy, Interview Questions and Common Mistakes
In today’s fast-moving markets, distribution wins. A skilled supply chain manager can make or break growth, profitability and customer satisfaction. By 2026, the role is tougher than ever; volatile supply chains, advanced technology and rising customer expectations mean brands must hire smarter. This guide shows how to recruit the right talent, craft effective interviews, avoid […] The post Supply Chain Manager Recruitment in 2026: Hiring Strategy, Interview Questions and Common Mistakes appeared first on Tekedia.
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[Update] Top 5 Pokémon GO Joysticks for iOS and Android 2026
Having trouble playing Pokémon GO because you can’t walk around much or live far from PokéStops? The Pokémon Go joystick can help. It lets you move your character in the game without leaving home. This means you can catch Pokémon, hatch eggs, and join events even if getting outside is hard. In this article, we’ll […] The post [Update] Top 5 Pokémon GO Joysticks for iOS and Android 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.
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OpenAI Launches New ChatGPT Health Feature to Review Medical Records
OpenAI has launched a new ChatGPT feature in the United States that can analyze people’s medical records to provide better answers, but campaigners warn it raises privacy concerns. OpenAI said conversations in ChatGPT Health would be stored separately from other chats and would not be used to encourage people to share their medical records, along […]
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