Perplexity’s year-long giveaway of its premium AI service to millions of Airtel customers is emerging as an important early test of whether AI companies can turn free access into durable usage and, eventually, paying customers in India. The experiment generated a huge increase in Perplexity’s reach, according to TechCrunch. But as the first free subscriptions […] The post Perplexity’s Airtel Giveaway Shows India Can Drive AI Growth, but Monetization Remains the Test appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI is launching a dedicated ChatGPT experience for teenagers with additional safety protections and education-focused tools, as the company faces growing scrutiny over the risks of AI chatbots for young users and the use of generative AI in schools. The new ChatGPT for Teens experience, announced Monday, will introduce age-appropriate safeguards designed to limit teenagers’ […] The post OpenAI Launches ChatGPT for Teens With New Safety and Anti-Cheating Measures appeared first on Tekedia.

Kalshi is seeking to take a larger role in financial derivatives by launching perpetual futures tied to U.S. equity indexes, expanding a product line that could put the prediction-market operator into more direct competition with established futures exchanges. The company disclosed the plan in a regulatory filing with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission on Tuesday, […] The post Kalshi Targets Equity Indexes With New Perpetual Futures In Push Beyond Prediction Markets appeared first on Tekedia.

Kraken is moving further into mainstream consumer finance with the launch of a U.S. cashback debit card that allows customers to spend both traditional currencies and crypto directly, as the cryptocurrency industry increasingly shifts from speculative trading toward financial infrastructure. The Krak Card, offered through Krak, the fintech app created by Kraken’s parent company, Payward, […] The post Kraken Launches Krak Debit Card to Push Crypto Deeper Into Everyday U.S. Spending appeared first on Tekedia.

Whether after learning the ropes at major companies in Europe or gaining extensive experience at huge names in the United States of America, Africans everywhere are making their mark in the games industry. In fact, some of them have even returned to the continent of Africa to grow their own businesses and work for some […] The post Africa’s gaming studios continue their rise appeared first on Tekedia.

Pocket has crossed $100 million in Annualized Run Rate. Seven months ago, the company was at $1 million. Today, more than 270,000 Pocket devices are in the hands of users around the world. By moving from $1 million to $100 million in Annualized Run Rate within seven months, Pocket has become one of the fastest […] The post Tekedia Capital Portfolio Startup, Pocket, Hits $100M ARR appeared first on Tekedia.

Who gets the first look at the next crypto breakout, the crowd, or the traders watching before the crowd arrives? With U.S. lawmakers still unable to agree on key cryptocurrency legislation, regulatory clarity remains out of reach as the Senate’s latest effort stalls. Yet that uncertainty has not stopped traders from scanning the market for […] The post Crypto Investors Are Looking Beyond Market Caps: 5 Top 100x Coins Built on Real Utility, Not Just Hype appeared first on Tekedia.

A crypto deposit for playing slots can be confirmed on a blockchain while the receiving account still shows no usable balance. This can happen because the two labels come from different systems. “Confirmed” usually means the network has accepted the transaction into its ledger. “Credited” means the recipient has detected that transfer, matched it to […] The post What Each Status Means in a Crypto Slot Deposit appeared first on Tekedia.

Crypto markets are moving fast this week, delivering mixed signals across major tokens. Traders are closely tracking the Dogecoin price today as on-chain indicators hint at a potential bottom, while the Uniswap price struggles under regulatory pressure and fee updates. At the same time, BlockDAG (BDAG) is making headlines by rolling out its live stablecoin […] The post BlockDAG Launches Beta Stablecoin & $0.0000017 Entry, While Dogecoin & Uniswap Navigate Market Volatility appeared first on Tekedia.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 […]