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Global Bond Yields Surge to Multi-Decade Highs as Debt, War and AI Borrowing Reshape Markets
Government bond markets are entering a more difficult era as borrowing costs across the United States, Germany, Japan, France and Britain rise to levels not seen in years, driven by swelling public debt, persistent inflation risks and geopolitical uncertainty. The synchronized selloff is raising financing costs for governments, companies and households while putting pressure on […] The post Global Bond Yields Surge to Multi-Decade Highs as Debt, War and AI Borrowing Reshape Markets appeared first on Tekedia.
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Trump Regulators Move to Fill Crypto Policy Void as Congress Stalls on Legislation
The Trump administration’s financial regulators are preparing to advance a more crypto-friendly regulatory agenda as sweeping legislation remains stalled in Congress, giving the digital asset industry a potential short-term reprieve but leaving businesses exposed to future political and legal reversals. The Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission are increasingly taking the lead […] The post Trump Regulators Move to Fill Crypto Policy Void as Congress Stalls on Legislation appeared first on Tekedia.
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6 Reasons XDeleter Keeps Appearing in X Cleanup Conversations
X was built around quick, frequent messages, and X says posts can remain searchable through X Search. That creates a maintenance problem for people who stay active for years. An account can collect posts written for very different moments. Cleanup then becomes a question of scale, not one awkward post. That helps explain why dedicated […] The post 6 Reasons XDeleter Keeps Appearing in X Cleanup Conversations appeared first on Tekedia.
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Most Subtle Tech Sensation Whatnot Rockets to $20bn Valuation
At the turn of the decade, live shopping became a multi-million-dollar thing over in China. It quickly took off, with charismatic sellers on social media and dedicated live shopping platforms shifting tonnes of goods. From collectors to bargain hunters, they’d open their phones, watch a live show, and buy in real time. Forecast to become […] The post Most Subtle Tech Sensation Whatnot Rockets to $20bn Valuation appeared first on Tekedia.
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SpaceX’s Earnings Reveal the True Cost of Building an AI Infrastructure Giant
SpaceX’s first financial results since its June Nasdaq IPO sent a mixed signal to the market. The company delivered impressive growth, but continued to post losses amid an unprecedented level of investment. It was the scale of capital expenditures, not the revenue dynamics, that became the main factor putting pressure on the stock. After the […] The post SpaceX’s Earnings Reveal the True Cost of Building an AI Infrastructure Giant appeared first on Tekedia.
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The Growing Importance of Precious Metals in Africa’s Economic Future
Africa has supplied precious metals to the world for generations, but their economic role is beginning to change. Gold, silver, platinum, and related metals could become more important not only as exports, but also as building blocks for investment, manufacturing, infrastructure, and broader economic development. More Than a Source of Raw Materials For much of […] The post The Growing Importance of Precious Metals in Africa’s Economic Future appeared first on Tekedia.
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These Kenyan startups raised $500 million before shutting down. Where are the founders now?
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Peacock Raises Streaming Prices Again as Subscriber Base Reaches 48 Million
Peacock is raising subscription prices for the fourth time in four years, adding to a broader wave of price increases across the streaming industry as platforms seek to improve profitability while continuing to spend heavily on sports, original programming and new technology. Starting August 18, Peacock’s cheapest ad-supported Select plan will increase to $8.99 a […] The post Peacock Raises Streaming Prices Again as Subscriber Base Reaches 48 Million appeared first on Tekedia.
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Meta’s Landmark Trial With 29 U.S. States, Over Claims Facebook, Instagram Harmed Children, Kicks Off
Meta Platforms went on trial in California on Tuesday in one of the most consequential legal challenges yet over the impact of social media on children, as 29 U.S. states accuse the company of designing Facebook and Instagram to keep young users hooked while failing to adequately protect them. The six-week trial in federal court […] The post Meta’s Landmark Trial With 29 U.S. States, Over Claims Facebook, Instagram Harmed Children, Kicks Off appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nigeria to earn $41 million from MTN’s $406 million dividend payout
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His parents almost sent him to learn a trade. Then Al-Amin Ajao found his way into tech.
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Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G: Release date, price and specs
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Google Pixel 11 vs Pixel 11 Pro: Full comparison
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Beyond visibility: What Africa’s digital economy owes its women leaders
Beyond visibility: What Africa’s digital economy owes its women leaders By Kadi Diallo, Head of Content for Africa Tech Festival Look across Africa’s technology sector today, and you’ll… TechCity
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Can Africa scale at speed while retaining control?
Africa is scaling at pace. AI adoption is accelerating, digital infrastructure is expanding and industries from finance to public services are transforming. The opportunity is clear. The real question is ownership. Who controls the platforms, the data and the value created along the way?  This is often framed as a trade-off between speed and sovereignty. […]
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Study Finds Postpaid Entry Prices Rising as Small Mobile Plans Disappear
A new study from global telecom data provider Tarifica finds that small, low-cost postpaid mobile plans are disappearing in a number of markets, pushing up the minimum amount consumers must spend for postpaid service. Using data from Tarifica’s Telecom Pricing Intelligence Platform (TPIP), the study compared the cheapest standard consumer postpaid plans across 44 markets […]
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Afriex Strengthens Global Payments Infrastructure with Global Innovations Bank Partnership
Afriex (https://www.Afriex.com/), the cross-border payments infrastructure company processing more than $600 million in annual payment volume, today announced a new sponsor and settlement banking partnership with Global Innovations Bank (GIB). The relationship strengthens the banking infrastructure behind Afriex’s B2B PaymentsAPI, enabling faster settlement, expanded regulatory support, and Global USD Account access for businesses moving money […]
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👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – OPay gains an admirer
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South Africa: Employment Equity Act considerations when using AI in the workplace
Artificial intelligence (AI) systems are not neutral. They are designed, trained and deployed by human beings, and they learn from historical data that may itself reflect entrenched patterns of discrimination. Where AI is used to make or inform employment decisions, such as hiring, promotion, performance assessment, or pay determinations, there is a material risk that […]
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Anthropic Revenue Surges Past $65 Billion, Fueling Expectations for Record AI IPO
Anthropic’s revenue growth is accelerating at a pace that is reshaping expectations for the artificial intelligence industry, with the Claude maker’s annualized revenue run rate surpassing $65 billion by the end of July, according to people familiar with the company’s financial performance cited by Bloomberg. The latest figure represents a dramatic increase from roughly $47 […] The post Anthropic Revenue Surges Past $65 Billion, Fueling Expectations for Record AI IPO appeared first on Tekedia.
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Authentic, Purpose-Driven Leadership in an Era of Complexity
As organizations navigate increasing complexity, the call for authentic, purpose-driven leadership has never been stronger. Businesses today operate in an environment shaped by technological disruption, geopolitical uncertainty, changing consumer expectations, economic volatility and rapid shifts in workplace culture. In such conditions, traditional leadership models built primarily around authority, hierarchy and short-term performance are increasingly being […] The post Authentic, Purpose-Driven Leadership in an Era of Complexity appeared first on Tekedia.
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The Future of Sustainable Trims and Accessories in Fashion
Global fashion brands are increasingly under pressure to rethink how products are designed, manufactured and disposed of. Sustainability is no longer limited to the choice of fabrics or the efficiency of production. Instead, brands are looking across the entire garment ecosystem, including the often-overlooked trims and accessories that determine how a product functions, looks and […] The post The Future of Sustainable Trims and Accessories in Fashion appeared first on Tekedia.
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The Bull and Bear Case for Investing in Stocks With the Market at an All-Time High
Investing in stocks when the market is at an all-time high presents a familiar dilemma. Investors may fear that prices have risen too far and that a correction is inevitable, yet staying on the sidelines can mean missing further gains. In August 2026, this debate has become particularly relevant as the S&P 500 has reached […] The post The Bull and Bear Case for Investing in Stocks With the Market at an All-Time High appeared first on Tekedia.
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“Perversion of writing:” Anthropic’s Claude Watermark Plan Draws Pushback From Daring Fireball’s John Gruber
Anthropic’s plan to introduce an invisible watermark into text generated by its Claude AI models is facing growing criticism, with tech blogger John Gruber saying that the technology could compromise one of the most fundamental functions of a language model: choosing the best possible words for a user. Gruber, who writes the influential Daring Fireball […] The post “Perversion of writing:” Anthropic’s Claude Watermark Plan Draws Pushback From Daring Fireball’s John Gruber appeared first on Tekedia.
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Top 3 iPhone Unlocker Tools to Remove iCloud Activation Lock: What Actually Works in 2026
iPhone locked to owner means that the iPhone the device is still linked to a previous Apple account, it is also called iCloud Activation Lock. If you do not know the previous Apple account, you may need an iPhone unlocker to help you remove iCloud activaiton lock. In this guide, we will introduce you top […]
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How to Bypass Samsung FRP Lock | Easily Bypass Google Verification (2026 Guide)
Seeing the Google verification screen after resetting a Samsung phone can be confusing, especially if you don’t remember the Google Account previously synced with the device. This is caused by Factory Reset Protection (FRP), a security feature designed to prevent unauthorized use of a phone after a factory reset. If the Samsung phone belongs to […]
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Wispr Flow Valuation Nearly Triples to $2bn as Investors Bet on AI Voice Computing
AI startup Wispr Flow has nearly tripled its valuation to $2 billion in nine months, highlighting growing investor interest in voice-based artificial intelligence as businesses look for faster ways to create content and perform workplace tasks without relying on keyboards. The San Francisco-based company said Monday it raised $280 million in a Series B funding […] The post Wispr Flow Valuation Nearly Triples to $2bn as Investors Bet on AI Voice Computing appeared first on Tekedia.
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Groq Raises $350m at $3.5bn Valuation as AI Chip Startup Pivots to Nvidia-Powered Cloud
Groq has raised $350 million in new funding at a $3.5 billion valuation as the artificial intelligence startup accelerates its transformation from an AI chip developer into a cloud and data-center provider built around Nvidia’s computing hardware. The funding round was led by investment firm Disruptive, with planned participation from Nvidia, according to the company. […] The post Groq Raises $350m at $3.5bn Valuation as AI Chip Startup Pivots to Nvidia-Powered Cloud appeared first on Tekedia.
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XRP Whales Go Quiet as Grayscale Pulls Three Altcoin ETF Filings
The cryptocurrency market is entering another period of uncertainty as two developments highlight the changing appetite for digital assets: XRP whale inflows to Binance have fallen to their lowest level since 2021. Grayscale has withdrawn exchange-traded fund registrations for Cardano, Polkadot and Hedera. Together, the developments point to a market becoming increasingly selective about where […] The post XRP Whales Go Quiet as Grayscale Pulls Three Altcoin ETF Filings appeared first on Tekedia.
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YouTube to Count Views From the Moment Videos Start, Redefining How Creators Measure Reach
YouTube is changing the way it counts video views, allowing a view to be recorded as soon as a video begins playing or a user enters a live broadcast, a move that could significantly increase publicly displayed view counts across the platform. The Google-owned video platform announced Monday that the new system will take effect […] The post YouTube to Count Views From the Moment Videos Start, Redefining How Creators Measure Reach appeared first on Tekedia.
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Reddit Tests “Video Reddit” as It Turns Viral Posts Into Audio and Video Content
Reddit is testing a new way to turn its most popular conversations into audio and video, as the social media company seeks to expand how users consume its text-heavy content and capture engagement that is increasingly shifting toward short-form and spoken media. Starting Monday, Reddit will test an initial version of what it calls a […] The post Reddit Tests “Video Reddit” as It Turns Viral Posts Into Audio and Video Content appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nvidia to Guarantee Up to $105 Billion for OpenAI Data Center in Ohio
Nvidia has agreed to provide a guarantee of up to $105 billion to support OpenAI’s lease of a massive data center campus in Ohio being developed by SoftBank-owned SB Energy, deepening the chipmaker’s role in financing the infrastructure required to sustain the artificial intelligence boom. Nvidia said Monday it will also invest $1.5 billion in […] The post Nvidia to Guarantee Up to $105 Billion for OpenAI Data Center in Ohio appeared first on Tekedia.
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FWA Rebounds as FWAir NFT Launch Fuels Renewed Market Interest
FWA has staged a notable rebound after announcing that the launch of its FWAir NFT collection will begin this week, drawing renewed attention from traders, collectors, and participants across the digital asset market. The announcement has provided fresh momentum to the project at a time when NFT markets are once again searching for catalysts capable […] The post FWA Rebounds as FWAir NFT Launch Fuels Renewed Market Interest appeared first on Tekedia.
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Hong Kong’s First Licensed Stablecoin Fails a Security Review
Hong Kong’s ambitious push to establish itself as a regulated digital-asset hub has encountered an uncomfortable early test after an independent security review raised serious concerns about HKD At Par (HKDAP). The city’s first regulated Hong Kong-dollar stablecoin to reach the market. The token, launched by Anchorpoint Financial on August 12, 2026, was designed to […] The post Hong Kong’s First Licensed Stablecoin Fails a Security Review appeared first on Tekedia.
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Fireblocks Brings In Former SEC Commissioner As US Crypto Rules Take Shape, as Israel’s Largest Bank Plans Crypto Trading by 2027
Fireblocks, the enterprise platform securing more than $14 trillion in digital asset transactions, today appointed Elad Roisman as Chief Regulatory and Policy Officer and General Counsel, Regulatory. Roisman will lead Fireblocks’ regulatory strategy and policy engagement, along with legal work on regulatory matters. He will also serve as Fireblocks’ principal liaison to regulators and standards […] The post Fireblocks Brings In Former SEC Commissioner As US Crypto Rules Take Shape, as Israel’s Largest Bank Plans Crypto Trading by 2027 appeared first on Tekedia.
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PayPal’s $53 Billion Rejection and JPMorgan’s Global Food Crisis Warning
PayPal’s rejection of a $53 billion takeover proposal and JPMorgan’s warning of a possible global food crisis next year may appear to belong to separate worlds. One concerns fintech consolidation and corporate valuation; the other involves fertilizer, shipping routes, climate and food inflation. Yet both developments reveal a common vulnerability in the global economy: systems […] The post PayPal’s $53 Billion Rejection and JPMorgan’s Global Food Crisis Warning appeared first on Tekedia.
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