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New Rental Contracts in Germany Become More Expensive Amid Housing Crisis
Germany’s housing market is facing renewed pressure as rents continue to rise amid a persistent shortage of available homes. Industry figures released on Monday showed that asking rents for new contracts in apartment buildings increased by 3.2% year on year in the second quarter, highlighting the growing difficulty many households face when searching for accommodation. […] The post New Rental Contracts in Germany Become More Expensive Amid Housing Crisis appeared first on Tekedia.
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OpenAI Expands Daybreak Cybersecurity Program, Unveils GPT-5.6-Cyber for Trusted Defenders
New two-tier system gives security organizations access to more capable AI models as OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta confront growing evidence that advanced AI can breach systems during testing OpenAI on Monday expanded its Daybreak cybersecurity initiative, giving participating organizations access to more advanced artificial intelligence capabilities as the company seeks to help defenders respond to […] The post OpenAI Expands Daybreak Cybersecurity Program, Unveils GPT-5.6-Cyber for Trusted Defenders appeared first on Tekedia.
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Trump Media Posts $238 Million Quarterly Loss as Digital Asset Losses Swell
Truth Social operator reports $1.7 million in revenue while operating expenses jump 275%; company says more than 10 customers have signed up for Truth API Trump Media & Technology Group reported a net loss of more than $238 million for the second quarter, a sharp deterioration from the nearly $20 million loss recorded a year […] The post Trump Media Posts $238 Million Quarterly Loss as Digital Asset Losses Swell appeared first on Tekedia.
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Lufthansa Upgrades In-Flight Connectivity for the Digital Traveler
The Lufthansa Group is preparing to make air travel more connected, allowing passengers to surf the internet and stream content using their own devices while onboard. The German airline group’s announcement reflects a broader transformation taking place across the aviation industry, where reliable connectivity is increasingly becoming an expected part of the passenger experience rather […] The post Lufthansa Upgrades In-Flight Connectivity for the Digital Traveler appeared first on Tekedia.
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Meta Launches On-Device Models, Glimmer, Its Most Powerful AI Model on Open-Weight, to Challenge OpenAI and Anthropic
Meta is stepping up its push into open-weight artificial intelligence, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg announcing plans to release the company’s most powerful models publicly and introduce a new generation designed to run directly on consumer devices. The strategy marks the boldest effort yet by Meta to differentiate itself from rivals such as OpenAI and Anthropic, […] The post Meta Launches On-Device Models, Glimmer, Its Most Powerful AI Model on Open-Weight, to Challenge OpenAI and Anthropic appeared first on Tekedia.
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AI Boom’s Profits Are Currently Coming From Investors Rather Than Customers, Economist Says It Doesn’t Make Sense
The debate over whether artificial intelligence is in a bubble may be asking the wrong question. A more consequential issue is emerging within the AI economy itself: the companies generating the highest profits from the boom are largely selling the infrastructure needed to build AI, while the companies developing the models and applications that are […] The post AI Boom’s Profits Are Currently Coming From Investors Rather Than Customers, Economist Says It Doesn’t Make Sense appeared first on Tekedia.
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4 Most Popular Cryptocurrency Options to Buy Before the Next Rally: BlockDAG, Chainlink, NEAR, & Bittensor
The search for the most popular cryptocurrency constantly heats up as traders track high-potential tokens ahead of major market moves. Investors are scrambling to secure positions in projects demonstrating explosive momentum, key technical setup triggers, or imminent ecosystem launches. Waiting on the sidelines often means missing out on the biggest financial gains before prices break […] The post 4 Most Popular Cryptocurrency Options to Buy Before the Next Rally: BlockDAG, Chainlink, NEAR, & Bittensor appeared first on Tekedia.
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MTN expects profits to fall up to 30% as Iran investment takes a hit
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Fireside Chat with State Governors at NiDEC 2026, Moderated by Ndubuisi Ekekwe
Good People, join us at the Nigeria Diaspora Economic Conference (NiDEC) 2026 as I moderate a special Fireside Chat with State Governors featuring H.E. Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, Governor of Anambra State, and H.E. Dr. Dauda Lawal, Governor of Zamfara State. I spent yesterday with H.E. Dr Lawal, and it is clear that Zamfara […] The post Fireside Chat with State Governors at NiDEC 2026, Moderated by Ndubuisi Ekekwe appeared first on Tekedia.
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IHS Towers revenue rises 8% as diesel, merger costs squeeze profits
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Nigeria collects $19.9 billion in taxes as digital systems expand
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Non-Human Internet Traffic Surpasses Human Traffic as AI Bots Rise
The internet was built primarily as a network for people, but that reality is rapidly changing. Automated systems now generate more internet traffic than humans, marking a significant shift in how the digital world operates. Bots, crawlers, artificial intelligence agents, scrapers, automated services and malicious programs have become so widespread that human users no longer […] The post Non-Human Internet Traffic Surpasses Human Traffic as AI Bots Rise appeared first on Tekedia.
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Crypto Is the Worst-Performing Major Asset Class This Year
Cryptocurrency has entered 2026 facing a difficult reality: despite years of institutional adoption, expanding regulatory clarity and growing integration with traditional finance, digital assets have emerged as one of the worst-performing major asset classes of the year. The weakness highlights an important shift in market behavior, as investors increasingly prioritize earnings, cash flows and macroeconomic […] The post Crypto Is the Worst-Performing Major Asset Class This Year appeared first on Tekedia.
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US July Inflation Report Could Trigger Major Moves in Stocks, Bonds and Bitcoin
The release of July inflation data will place the U.S. economy under a microscope this week, as investors prepare to digest both the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI). The two reports will provide fresh evidence about whether inflation is continuing to cool, remaining stubbornly elevated, or beginning to accelerate again. Their […] The post US July Inflation Report Could Trigger Major Moves in Stocks, Bonds and Bitcoin appeared first on Tekedia.
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How Android Halo shows you what your AI agent is doing
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Claude now embeds invisible watermarks in AI-generated text
Key points Main Story Anthropic has begun embedding invisible, machine-readable watermarks into text generated by its Claude artificial intelligence models, introducing a hidden signal that can travel with AI-written content even after it is copied and may survive some forms of editing. The company disclosed the development on Monday, saying the marking system forms part […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.
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Grayscale Says the CLARITY Act Is Unlikely to Pass This Year
Grayscale has reportedly lowered its expectations for the passage of the CLARITY Act this year, highlighting the growing uncertainty surrounding one of the most important pieces of proposed cryptocurrency legislation in the United States. The bill has been viewed by much of the digital-asset industry as a potential turning point because it seeks to establish […] The post Grayscale Says the CLARITY Act Is Unlikely to Pass This Year appeared first on Tekedia.
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U.S. Container Imports Hit Fourth-Highest July Level as Shippers Race Ahead of Tariff Changes
U.S. imports of containerized goods remained unusually strong in July as companies accelerated shipments to get products into the country before another round of uncertain tariff changes, highlighting the continuing impact of trade policy on global supply chains. U.S. ports handled about 2.5 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in July, making it the fourth-highest July […] The post U.S. Container Imports Hit Fourth-Highest July Level as Shippers Race Ahead of Tariff Changes appeared first on Tekedia.
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Crypto Card Spend Hits a New All-Time High
Crypto adoption is increasingly moving beyond trading, investing and speculation, as consumers use digital assets for everyday purchases. The latest indication of this shift is the rise in spending through crypto-linked payment cards, which has reached a new all-time high. The milestone highlights how cryptocurrency is gradually becoming integrated into conventional financial activity. Crypto cards […] The post Crypto Card Spend Hits a New All-Time High appeared first on Tekedia.
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Japan Swings to First Current-Account Deficit in 17 Months as Oil Costs, Foreign Payouts Bite
June deficit sharply misses forecasts, but record first-half surplus shows AI-driven exports and overseas investment income continue to underpin Japan’s external finances Japan recorded its first current-account deficit in 17 months in June as larger dividend payments to foreign investors and higher oil import costs eroded the country’s external surplus, although a record first-half surplus […] The post Japan Swings to First Current-Account Deficit in 17 Months as Oil Costs, Foreign Payouts Bite appeared first on Tekedia.
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Sunrise Energy Metals Soars as U.S. Backs Australian Scandium Mine in Bid to Break China’s Mineral Grip
Shares of Australia’s Sunrise Energy Metals surged as much as 29% on Monday after the Trump administration backed the company with a $400 million conditional loan commitment to develop a major scandium project, giving fresh momentum to Washington’s drive to build critical-mineral supply chains outside China. The stock later pared some of its gains but […] The post Sunrise Energy Metals Soars as U.S. Backs Australian Scandium Mine in Bid to Break China’s Mineral Grip appeared first on Tekedia.
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Strategy Sells Approximately $105 Million in Bitcoin to Support Preferred Stock And Cash Reserves
Strategy, the Bitcoin-focused company led by CEO Michael Saylor, has recently sold 1,638 Bitcoin for about $104.7 million. The transactions took place between July 27 and August 2, 2026, at an average price of roughly $63,957 per coin, according to an SEC filing. The recent sale saw the company’s BTC holdings reduced to 842,138 Bitcoin. […] The post Strategy Sells Approximately $105 Million in Bitcoin to Support Preferred Stock And Cash Reserves appeared first on Tekedia.
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South Africa wants to use machine learning to screen travellers for fraud
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What you should know about Googlebook laptops ahead of launch
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How I Solve System Freezes and Crashes by Keeping Graphics Drivers Up-to-Date with Driver Booster
Outdated graphics drivers may be responsible if your system experiences crashes, slow performance, or black screens, just like me. Driver updates help our system run smoothly by improving performance and stability while avoiding display issues. This guide explores graphics drivers, common issues, warning signs, update options, and the use of a reliable driver updater to […] The post How I Solve System Freezes and Crashes by Keeping Graphics Drivers Up-to-Date with Driver Booster appeared first on Tekedia.
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A Francophone investor’s guide to Africa’s next growth markets
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What MTN’s “25 Years of Possibilities” Reveals About Strategic Visual Communication
For branding strategists and corporate communicators, anniversary campaigns present a deceptively difficult challenge. How do you celebrate organisational longevity without producing another predictable timeline of achievements, milestones and corporate statistics? MTN’s “25 years of possibilities” campaign offers an instructive answer. Its anniversary visual does not simply tell audiences that MTN has been operating for 25 […] The post What MTN’s “25 Years of Possibilities” Reveals About Strategic Visual Communication appeared first on Tekedia.
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5 Practical Habits Before Applying for an Online Loan in South Africa
Applying for an online loan is often a simple process, but good preparation can make the experience even smoother. Many people focus only on completing an application quickly, while forgetting that a few practical habits can save time, reduce unnecessary stress, and help avoid common mistakes. Building these habits does not require special financial knowledge. […]
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The Coming $1 Trillion Art Inheritance: A Problem the Next Generation Isn’t Ready For
Over the next decade, roughly $1 trillion worth of art is expected to change hands as older generations pass wealth and possessions to their heirs, according to Deloitte. The figure represents more than a transfer of financial assets. It points to a looming challenge involving paintings, sculptures, antiques and other cultural objects that families may […] The post The Coming $1 Trillion Art Inheritance: A Problem the Next Generation Isn’t Ready For appeared first on Tekedia.
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What to expect from the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
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Ethio Telecom, ZTE Advance Network Modernisation as Ethiopia Pushes 4G Expansion
Ethio Telecom and Chinese network equipment vendor ZTE are advancing a large-scale network modernisation programme as Ethio telecom seeks to expand high-speed mobile connectivity and accelerate the digitisation of Ethiopia’s economy. Ethio Telecom CEO Frehiwot Tamru met a ZTE delegation led by Executive Vice President and COO Xie Junshi to review implementation of a network […]
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Deloitte Africa and Refuel Partner to Simplify SARS Diesel Rebate Claims
Deloitte Africa and Refuel have announced a strategic alliance that assists businesses to successfully claim their diesel rebates from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) diesel refund system. The collaboration combines Refuel’s fuel-tracking technology with Deloitte Africa’s tax and advisory experience. It provides a practical ‘tech plus tax’ bridge for companies in the mining, agriculture, […]
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Kenya approves first locally domiciled ETF as bank stocks rally
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Best Free Pokémon GO Spoofer That Still Work (iOS & Android)
Pokémon GO location spoofing tools are constantly evolving due to frequent app updates and improved security measures. Many previously popular spoofers no longer work or now offer limited features in 2026. This guide tests and compares the best free Pokémon GO spoofers still available for iOS and Android, helping you discover reliable options to change […]
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Reading Osun’s Electoral Signals
As Osun State approaches its August 15, 2026 governorship election, one of the most revealing indicators of the political mood may not be found in campaign rallies, newspaper headlines or the number of supporters gathered behind individual candidates. It may be found in the questions citizens are asking online. An analysis of Google search activity […] The post Reading Osun’s Electoral Signals appeared first on Tekedia.
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