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Global Chip Stocks Slide as China’s CXMT Advances and Investors Reassess AI Boom
Global technology stocks fell on Tuesday as investors extended a sell-off in artificial intelligence-related shares, weighing the competitive implications of advances by China’s memory chip industry against concerns over AI financing, semiconductor valuations and the sustainability of demand. Memory chipmaker Micron Technology fell about 3% in US premarket trading, while Broadcom also came under pressure. […] The post Global Chip Stocks Slide as China’s CXMT Advances and Investors Reassess AI Boom appeared first on Tekedia.
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How Workplace Communication Systems Keep Key Information Flowing
Workplace communication systems do more than move messages between employees. They determine whether a decision reaches the right team, whether its context remains clear, and whether people act on the same information. Chat, email, meetings, documentation, and audio each serve different purposes. Problems arise when delivery becomes fragmented, or attention runs thin. A reliable system […] The post How Workplace Communication Systems Keep Key Information Flowing appeared first on Tekedia.
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How to Compare iGaming Platforms: A Practical Consumer Checklist
Online iGaming platforms frequently compete for attention through prominent bonuses, extensive game libraries and claims about rapid payments. Although these features may be easy to compare, they reveal relatively little about the policies that determine a user’s actual experience. A large welcome offer, for example, may come with detailed wagering requirements, restricted payment methods or […] The post How to Compare iGaming Platforms: A Practical Consumer Checklist appeared first on Tekedia.
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The fierce fintech race for financial loyalty in South Africa goes beyond payments
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iPhone Duo pre-order opens Friday, October 16: What you should know
Apple's first foldable iPhone starts at $1,999 in the US, and the first buyers get their phones on Friday, October 23.
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Women tech founders can apply to the Her Startup accelerator until Oct. 26
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Should you pay $299 for the new Apple TV 4K?
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Cascador and Sterling launch $200 million fund to derisk startup loans
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AUTO24.africa Appoints Pierre Jégou as Chief Operating Officer to Strengthen African Operations
Stellantis-backed automotive group expands its leadership team as it accelerates growth in used-car sales, electric mobility, vehicle maintenance and spare parts across five African markets. AUTO24.africa, the pan-African used-car retailer backed by Stellantis, has promoted Pierre Jégou to Chief Operating Officer (COO), reinforcing its executive leadership as the company strengthens operations across Africa. Jégou will […] The post AUTO24.africa Appoints Pierre Jégou as Chief Operating Officer to Strengthen African Operations appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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The Next Wave: The unfinished business of a startup’s collapse
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Banking Regulators Intensify AI Risk Checks as Cyberattacks Threaten Financial Stability
Banking regulators in the United States and Europe are intensifying scrutiny of artificial intelligence risks, questioning lenders about autonomous AI agents, foreign-developed models, and their ability to recover from cyberattacks as advances in frontier AI raise concerns about the resilience of financial systems. The regulatory push, details of which were reported by Reuters for the […] The post Banking Regulators Intensify AI Risk Checks as Cyberattacks Threaten Financial Stability appeared first on Tekedia.
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Visa Wins Approval to Enter China’s Domestic Payments Market as Beijing Signals Openness to US Firms
Visa has secured approval from the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) to establish a bank card clearing business in mainland China, marking a significant step in the US payments giant’s long-running effort to enter a market dominated by domestic operators and tightly regulated financial infrastructure. The approval, announced by Visa on Tuesday, comes as US […] The post Visa Wins Approval to Enter China’s Domestic Payments Market as Beijing Signals Openness to US Firms appeared first on Tekedia.
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Character.AI Files for Bankruptcy, Agrees to Sell Assets to Disney for $20 Million
Character.AI has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States and agreed to sell some of its assets to Walt Disney for $20 million, placing the future of the artificial intelligence platform in the hands of a court-supervised sale process. The filing marks a critical juncture for the company, which operates a platform […] The post Character.AI Files for Bankruptcy, Agrees to Sell Assets to Disney for $20 Million appeared first on Tekedia.
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IMF Raises Nigeria’s 2026 Growth Forecast to 4.2%, Warns Rising Food and Energy Costs Could Deepen Poverty
The International Monetary Fund has raised Nigeria’s economic growth forecast for 2026 to 4.2%, citing improved macroeconomic stability and favorable terms of trade, but warned that rising food and energy prices could deepen poverty and worsen food insecurity despite the economy’s continued expansion. The revised projection, published in the IMF’s 2026 World Economic Outlook, represents […] The post IMF Raises Nigeria’s 2026 Growth Forecast to 4.2%, Warns Rising Food and Energy Costs Could Deepen Poverty appeared first on Tekedia.
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👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Microsoft closes a Window in Nairobi
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How to Use an Instagram Story Viewer to View Public Stories Online
You need to check a shop’s latest opening-hours update, but you don’t want to sign into Instagram. An Instagram Story viewer may let you see that public update through a browser without using your own account. The catch is knowing what these websites can actually retrieve. Some display Stories, others focus on downloads, and none […] The post How to Use an Instagram Story Viewer to View Public Stories Online appeared first on Tekedia.
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Airtel’s virtual card will test Safaricom’s grip on Kenya’s online payments
Airtel Mobile Commerce plans to launch a virtual payment card in Kenya, setting up a new contest with Safaricom over international online spending.
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AI Worms and Digital Slime Mold: Anthropic’s $100 Million Bet on Deployed AI Engineers
Artificial intelligence is entering a new phase in which the technology is no longer limited to answering questions, generating content, or assisting programmers. As AI systems become increasingly autonomous, researchers are beginning to confront a more unsettling possibility: intelligent software that can spread across digital environments, interact with other systems, and potentially create security threats. […] The post AI Worms and Digital Slime Mold: Anthropic’s $100 Million Bet on Deployed AI Engineers appeared first on Tekedia.
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Jeremy Strong’s Disagreement With Aaron Sorkin Over One Line in The Social Reckoning
The creative process behind a major film can involve intense disagreements between actors and directors, particularly when a story explores real people whose words and actions have shaped modern society. This dynamic reportedly emerged during the development of The Social Reckoning, when actor Jeremy Strong challenged writer and director Aaron Sorkin over a particular line […] The post Jeremy Strong’s Disagreement With Aaron Sorkin Over One Line in The Social Reckoning appeared first on Tekedia.
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OPay’s Profit Quadruples to $91m as Lending Outpaces Payments, but Credit Losses Raise IPO Questions
OPay Limited more than quadrupled its profit after tax in the first half of 2026, as rapid lending growth lifted revenue by 136.5%. But rising expected credit losses and a sharp increase in loan write-offs raise questions about how much of the fintech’s earnings expansion can be sustained as it prepares for a proposed US […] The post OPay’s Profit Quadruples to $91m as Lending Outpaces Payments, but Credit Losses Raise IPO Questions appeared first on Tekedia.
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XRP Ledger Integer Overflow Bug Raises Security Concerns as Evernorth Shares Surge 5% in Nasdaq Debut
The XRP ecosystem experienced a significant moment as developers disclosed an integer overflow vulnerability in the XRP Ledger that could potentially allow XRP to be minted beyond its established total supply. At the same time, Evernorth shares rose 5% at the Nasdaq open, marking the debut of what has been described as the first pure-play […] The post XRP Ledger Integer Overflow Bug Raises Security Concerns as Evernorth Shares Surge 5% in Nasdaq Debut appeared first on Tekedia.
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Meta Launches Muse Wonder and Muse Full as Microsoft Unveils Maia 300 AI Chip
The artificial intelligence industry is entering another phase of intense competition as Meta introduces its Muse Wonder and Muse Full AI models, claiming performance advantages over systems developed by OpenAI and Anthropic, while Microsoft unveils its Maia 300 AI chip with plans for multi-gigawatt deployments beginning next year. These developments highlight the growing importance of […] The post Meta Launches Muse Wonder and Muse Full as Microsoft Unveils Maia 300 AI Chip appeared first on Tekedia.
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South Korea Orders Website Blocks on 27 Unregistered Crypto Exchanges, Including KuCoin and MEXC
South Korea has intensified its crackdown on unregistered cryptocurrency exchanges, ordering website blocks against 27 platforms, including major global trading services KuCoin and MEXC. The move highlights the country’s increasingly strict approach to digital asset regulation as authorities seek to protect investors, strengthen financial oversight, and prevent illegal cryptocurrency transactions. It also underscores the growing […] The post South Korea Orders Website Blocks on 27 Unregistered Crypto Exchanges, Including KuCoin and MEXC appeared first on Tekedia.
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Strategy Buys 250 Bitcoin for $21.5 Million and Repurchases $192.4 Million in STRC Preferred Stock
Strategy, the business intelligence company led by Michael Saylor, continues to reinforce its commitment to Bitcoin while managing its capital structure through a substantial repurchase of STRC preferred stock. The reported purchase of 250 Bitcoin for $21.5 million, alongside the repurchase of $192.4 million in STRC preferred shares, highlights the company’s distinctive approach to corporate […] The post Strategy Buys 250 Bitcoin for $21.5 Million and Repurchases $192.4 Million in STRC Preferred Stock appeared first on Tekedia.
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Standard Chartered Launches Institutional Custody for Ripple USD on the XRP Ledger
Stanndard Chartered’s reported launch of institutional custody services for Ripple USD (RLUSD) on the XRP Ledger represents another important development in the convergence of traditional banking and blockchain technology. As financial institutions increasingly explore digital assets, secure custody solutions are becoming essential for encouraging institutional participation. By supporting RLUSD custody, the bank could help strengthen […] The post Standard Chartered Launches Institutional Custody for Ripple USD on the XRP Ledger appeared first on Tekedia.
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Anthropic Says New Safeguards Cut AI Model Distillation Attempts by Up to 99%
Anthropic said it has reduced the amount of data extracted from its Claude artificial intelligence models through distillation attacks by between 90% and 99%, as the company intensifies efforts to prevent rival developers from copying advanced capabilities and escalating concerns over AI competition, intellectual property, and national security. The California-based AI company announced on Monday […] The post Anthropic Says New Safeguards Cut AI Model Distillation Attempts by Up to 99% appeared first on Tekedia.
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Disney’s New CTO Warns Staff That Winning in the Changing Media Landscape Will Not Be Easy
The Walt Disney Company is confronting a rapidly changing media landscape as technological disruption, shifting audience preferences, and intensifying competition reshape the entertainment industry. Against this backdrop, Disney’s new chief technology officer has delivered a candid message to employees, warning that he “won’t pretend it will be easy” to win in an environment where traditional […] The post Disney’s New CTO Warns Staff That Winning in the Changing Media Landscape Will Not Be Easy appeared first on Tekedia.
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LVMH Sales Miss Deepens Luxury Slump as Weak China Demand Hits Louis Vuitton
LVMH’s weaker-than-expected quarterly sales have renewed concerns that the global luxury goods industry may struggle to recover from a three-year slowdown, as subdued Chinese demand for flagship brand Louis Vuitton weighs on the world’s largest luxury group and raises questions about the outlook for its competitors. The French conglomerate reported a 5% decline in organic […] The post LVMH Sales Miss Deepens Luxury Slump as Weak China Demand Hits Louis Vuitton appeared first on Tekedia.
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Goldman Sachs Says US-China Rivalry Has Created Two Competing AI Ecosystems, Urges Investors to Rethink Trade Approach
Goldman Sachs has urged investors to reconsider how they approach artificial intelligence stocks as the technology race increasingly divides into two competing ecosystems centered on the United States and China, challenging the assumption that the global AI boom can be treated as a single investment theme. The shift has implications for how investors assess semiconductor […] The post Goldman Sachs Says US-China Rivalry Has Created Two Competing AI Ecosystems, Urges Investors to Rethink Trade Approach appeared first on Tekedia.
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Ledger Spyware Concerns and Blur NFT Marketplace Shutdown Signal Challenges in Crypto Industry
The cryptocurrency industry is facing renewed concerns over security and sustainability as reports of a spyware implant affecting Ledger devices purchased through official resellers in Germany and the Philippines emerge alongside Blur’s decision to deprecate its NFT marketplace frontend and halt Blend loan matching on November 12. These developments highlight two important challenges facing digital […] The post Ledger Spyware Concerns and Blur NFT Marketplace Shutdown Signal Challenges in Crypto Industry appeared first on Tekedia.
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Asian Stocks Plunge as KOSPI Drops 6.5% and SK Hynix Falls More Than 8%
Asian financial markets experienced a sharp sell-off as South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI index plunged 6.5%, while shares of semiconductor giant SK Hynix fell more than 8%. The decline highlighted growing investor anxiety across the region, particularly within the technology sector, where valuations, global demand expectations, and geopolitical uncertainties continue to influence market sentiment. The sudden […] The post Asian Stocks Plunge as KOSPI Drops 6.5% and SK Hynix Falls More Than 8% appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bitcoin Falls Below $82,000 as $120 Million in Crypto Long Positions Are Liquidated in 15 Minutes
Bitcoin fell below the $82,000 mark over the weekend as a sudden wave of liquidations wiped out approximately $120 million in leveraged cryptocurrency long positions within just 15 minutes. The sharp decline highlighted the risks of trading digital assets with borrowed funds and renewed concerns about the market’s short-term direction. As investors reacted to the […] The post Bitcoin Falls Below $82,000 as $120 Million in Crypto Long Positions Are Liquidated in 15 Minutes appeared first on Tekedia.
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Anthropic Warns Small AI Models Could Autonomously Replicate Across Internet-Connected Devices by Year-End
Anthropic has warned that relatively small artificial intelligence models could be months away from gaining the ability to autonomously replicate across vulnerable internet-connected devices, raising concerns about a new category of cybersecurity threats that could be difficult to contain once deployed. In experiments examining whether AI systems could identify vulnerable devices, copy themselves onto them […] The post Anthropic Warns Small AI Models Could Autonomously Replicate Across Internet-Connected Devices by Year-End appeared first on Tekedia.
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Sui Foundation Invests $30 Million in DATA Network as AI Data Protocol Migrates to Sui
The Sui Foundation’s reported $30 million investment in DATA Network marks a significant development at the intersection of artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, and decentralized data infrastructure. The investment supports DATA Network, an artificial intelligence data protocol migrating to the Sui blockchain, highlighting the growing interest in systems designed to make digital information more accessible, verifiable, […] The post Sui Foundation Invests $30 Million in DATA Network as AI Data Protocol Migrates to Sui appeared first on Tekedia.
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How to spot a fake bank alert before you ship the goods
How to spot a fake bank alert before you ship the goods A fake bank alert can look perfect. Here is the 60-second check to do in your own bank app before any goods leave your hands. TechCity
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Glo Night Plan: Start Time, End Time & How to Get Night Data
In this blog post, you will discover what time Glo night data starts and ends, how to get night data on your Glo SIM, how the night data allowance works and answers to frequently asked questions about Glo Night Plan.
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