One UI 8.5 first arrived on the Galaxy S26 series earlier in 2026 and began rolling out to older Galaxy phones on May 6, 2026.

Africans from 30 countries could soon lock up at least $871 million yearly under expanded US visa bond rules that require some first-time travellers to deposit up to $15,000 before entering America for business, tourism, conferences, or family visits.

Strategists at JPMorgan Chase are floating a scenario that would have seemed implausible only a few years ago: the S&P 500 climbing past 9,000 by mid-2027, powered by a deeper and more transformative artificial intelligence boom than markets currently anticipate. The projection, outlined by JPMorgan Private Bank strategists Kriti Gupta and Nick Roberts, implies roughly […] The post JPMorgan Sees S&P 500 Surging to 9,000 as AI Boom Rewrites Wall Street Expectations appeared first on Tekedia.

Shares of Reddit slid about 6% on Friday after investors reacted to signs that Meta Platforms is once again attempting to challenge Reddit’s dominance in online discussion forums with a new experimental app called Forum. The app, currently being tested on Apple’s iOS platform, is tied to Facebook Groups and is designed to facilitate topic-based […] The post Reddit Shares Slid 6% As Meta’s New ‘Forum’ App Rattles Investors Amid Intense Battle for Online Communities appeared first on Tekedia.

Ethereum’s onchain conviction continues to strengthen even as its market price struggles to keep pace with competing layer one narratives across the digital asset ecosystem. Ethereum’s onchain conviction remains strong despite price weakness near $2,130. Over 39 million ETH, about 31% of supply, is staked. Exchange balances fell to 14.8 million ETH, the lowest since […] The post Ethereum’s Onchain Conviction Strengthens Even as Price Struggles, MoonPay Acquires Decent and Launches MoonPay Trade appeared first on Tekedia.

The United States is intensifying efforts to ensure American artificial intelligence technologies become embedded across Asian markets, opening a new front in the escalating technological rivalry between Washington and Beijing. Speaking on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation trade ministers’ meeting in Suzhou, senior U.S. State Department official Casey K. Mace said Washington is […] The post U.S.-China AI Rivalry Expands Across Asia After Trump-Xi Meeting, Washington Pushes for American Tech Adoption appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly halted plans to sign a long-awaited executive order on artificial intelligence after concerns emerged inside the White House and among influential allies that the proposal could slow America’s AI race with China and create the foundation for future federal control over advanced models. A draft of the order obtained by […] The post Trump Pulls Back on AI Oversight Order Amid Internal Republican Divide Over Cybersecurity Risks appeared first on Tekedia.

Elon Musk’s estimated net worth surged by $45 billion on Thursday to a new all-time high of $722 billion, propelled by fresh transparency from SpaceX’s IPO prospectus that dramatically lowered perceived risks tied to his personal finances. The Bloomberg Billionaires Index adjusted after the filing revealed that Musk had pledged far fewer SpaceX shares as […] The post Elon Musk’s Fortune Hits Record $722bn After SpaceX IPO Filing Removes Major Leverage Assumption appeared first on Tekedia.

U.S. stocks climbed sharply on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting an intraday record high, as investors grew more optimistic that diplomatic efforts could prevent a deeper Middle East conflict. The rally shows how investors continue to prioritize earnings momentum and the artificial intelligence spending boom even as geopolitical risks, elevated oil prices, […] The post Wall Street Rally Extends as Iran Diplomacy, Earnings Strength Push Dow to Record High appeared first on Tekedia.

In a stark reminder of the escalating personal security risks surrounding digital-asset wealth, reports indicate that the wife of a senior executive at The Sandbox has been targeted in a kidnapping attempt linked to crypto-related motives. The incident, still under investigation, underscores how high-profile figures within the blockchain industry and their families are increasingly being […] The post Escalating Personal Security Risks Surrounding Digital-asset Wealth appeared first on Tekedia.

Binance has reportedly expanded its derivatives suite by launching a pre-IPO perpetuals platform, introducing a new category of synthetic exposure to private-market equities. The initiative, positioned at the intersection of crypto-native liquidity and traditional venture valuation cycles, allows traders to speculate on the perceived valuation trajectory of late-stage private companies before formal public listings. The […] The post Binance Expands Derivatives Suite by Launching a Pre-IPO Perpetual Platform appeared first on Tekedia.

Blockchain.com has reportedly filed for an initial public offering, marking another milestone in the gradual convergence between digital asset infrastructure firms and traditional capital markets. The move signals renewed confidence in public market appetite for crypto-native business models after years of volatility regulatory uncertainty and cyclical downturns across the digital asset sector. If successful the […] The post Blockchain.com Reportedly Files for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) appeared first on Tekedia.

Spotify and UMG Just Made AI Remixes Official: Here Is What That Means for You Imagine taking a Burna Boy track and turning it into a lo-fi study version. Or taking a Wizkid… TechCity

Branch said both its Kenya and Nigeria businesses remained profitable last year, while the group posted roughly $30 million in global profit for 2025.

The change removes one of the biggest friction points surrounding My OneApp, particularly among diaspora users.

Global telecommunications operator Orange is backing a new 20,000-kilometre subsea cable project that will link Nigeria and nearly 20 other countries in Africa and Europe. 

A reported duplicate 1/1 mint exploit on a platform like SuperRare-style NFT infrastructure is less about breaking cryptography and more about abusing weaknesses in mint authorization, metadata integrity, or off-chain provenance verification. In other words, the exploit is almost always systemic, not blockchain-level duplication of an existing token. The SuperRare-style authorization bug refers to a […] The post SuperRare-style 1/1 NFT Infrastructure Experiences a Mint Authorization Bug appeared first on Tekedia.

South Carolina governor signing legislation that prohibits the issuance, testing, or compulsory acceptance of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) represents a notable escalation in the ongoing policy friction between state governments and federal monetary innovation efforts. Governor Henry McMaster signed Senate Bill 163 into law on May 19, 2026. It’s now Chapter 47 of Title […] The post South Carolina Governor Signs Legislation Prohibiting Issuance and Testing of CBDC appeared first on Tekedia.

Reports circulating around OpenAI suggest a milestone that, if accurately characterized, sits at the intersection of mathematical history and contemporary AI capability: an internal model is said to have autonomously solved a long-standing mathematical problem first posed in 1946, a problem class that has reportedly resisted complete human resolution for nearly eight decades. At the […] The post OpenAI’s Groundbreaking Exploit Sits at Intersection of Mathematical History and AI Capability appeared first on Tekedia.

Alphabet-owned Waymo has temporarily suspended its robotaxi freeway operations across major U.S. markets and paused services in Atlanta, a setback that reveals the growing operational and regulatory pressures facing autonomous vehicle companies as they push toward large-scale commercial deployment. The company said Thursday it halted freeway rides in cities including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix, […] The post Waymo Hits the Brakes on U.S. Robotaxi Expansion Over Flooding, Construction Risks appeared first on Tekedia.

JPMorgan Chase is seeking to transfer risk tied to more than $4 billion in loans linked to private equity funds, revealing mounting concern inside major banks over growing strains in the buyout industry as deal exits remain weak and artificial intelligence threatens parts of corporate valuations. According to people familiar with the matter cited by […] The post JPMorgan Moves to Shed $4bn in Private Equity Loan Risk as AI Fears and Exit Drought Pressure Industry appeared first on Tekedia.

Alphractal’s liquidation heatmap highlights a structurally asymmetric derivatives market, where positioning pressure is increasingly concentrated above and below spot price in a way that can amplify short-term volatility. The data shows approximately $9.35 billion in potential short liquidations stacked above current levels, compared to $12.73 billion in long liquidations positioned below. This imbalance is not […] The post Alphractal’s Liquidation Heatmap Highlights Structurally Asymmetric Derivatives Market appeared first on Tekedia.

Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant concept in the banking industry. It has become a transformative force reshaping how financial institutions operate, compete, and interact with customers. From automated customer service to algorithmic lending and fraud detection, AI is rapidly becoming the backbone of modern banking. While banks have historically relied on human expertise, […] The post Investment Banking and Trading Are Being Reshaped by AI appeared first on Tekedia.

Best Bluetooth Speakers for Every Budget in 2026 Buying a speaker sounds simple until you realize there are hundreds of options claiming to deliver “powerful sound”… TechCity

In February 2026, Sun International — a leading gambling and hospitality brand in South Africa — appointed seasoned gaming executive Mark Sergeant as Chief Operating Officer of land-based gaming. On the face, the move signals far more than a routine leadership change. Set against the backdrop of a company in the middle of a deliberate […] The post Sun International Bets on New Leadership Amid Digital Push appeared first on Tech In Africa.

Nigeria’s sports betting industry has exploded over the last decade, becoming one of the fastest-growing gambling markets in Africa, worth N5.6 trillion a year. Sports wagering has become deeply woven into youth culture and entertainment thanks in large part from Nollywood, prominent national athletes and brand ambasadors. At the center of this growth are popular […] The post Football Obsession and Celebrity Star Power Fuels Nigerian Sports Betting Boom appeared first on Tekedia.

Why Investors Are Paying Attention to iGaming For years, online gambling sat on the edge of mainstream investment conversations. That has changed quickly. As regulation improves, mobile access expands, and consumer habits shift toward digital entertainment, the iGaming industry is becoming difficult for investors to ignore. What was once viewed as a niche market is […] The post Investing and Online Gambling appeared first on Tekedia.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in Germany have fallen to their lowest level since 2009, marking a structural inflection point in one of Europe’s most industrially significant economies. The decline signals not only cyclical weakness in global capital allocation but also deeper concerns about Germany’s relative competitiveness in an increasingly fragmented and high-cost global investment […] The post Foreign Direct Investment Projects in Germany Have Fallen to Lowest Since 2009 appeared first on Tekedia.

Intuit’s simultaneous announcement of a 17% workforce reduction alongside an upward revision of its annual revenue guidance encapsulates a broader tension increasingly visible across mature software and fintech platforms: the decoupling of revenue growth from labor intensity. Intuit, the parent company behind products such as TurboTax and QuickBooks, is executing what management frames as a […] The post Intuit Annoucement Signals Enterprise Software Shifting Toward System Intelligence appeared first on Tekedia.

German media giant Axel Springer has reported stronger profits for 2025, marking an important turning point for one of Europe’s most influential publishing groups. The company’s improved financial performance comes after a major restructuring process that separated parts of the business from several investors, allowing Axel Springer to sharpen its strategic focus and strengthen its […] The post Axel Springer Reports Stronger Profits for 2025 appeared first on Tekedia.

As artificial intelligence becomes woven into every layer of communication, businesses are entering a paradoxical era. Technology is making interactions faster, cheaper, and more scalable than ever before, yet the very abundance of automated communication is increasing the value of something machines struggle to replicate completely: genuine human connection. In a world flooded with AI-generated […] The post The Future Belongs Not to Companies that Replace Every Employee with AI Agents, But Those that Understand Bottlenecks appeared first on Tekedia.

Reports circulating across the artificial intelligence industry suggest that Anthropic is positioning itself for its first profitable quarter, with Q2 revenue projections reaching approximately $10.9 billion. If realized, this milestone would mark a significant inflection point not only for Anthropic but for the broader foundation model ecosystem, where capital intensity has historically outweighed near-term monetization. […] The post Anthropic Positioning for a Profitable Quarter with Q2 Revenue Projections Reaching ~$10.9B appeared first on Tekedia.

Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban has revealed he sold majority of his Bitcoin holdings, citing the cryptocurrency’s failure to live up to its promise as a hedge against fiat weakness and geopolitical risks. In a recent podcast, Cuban stated that Bitcoin “has lost the plot.” He explained his long-held belief that Bitcoin would outperform gold as […] The post Mark Cuban Dumps Most of His Bitcoin, Calls It “Lost the Plot” appeared first on Tekedia.

Advanced Micro Devices said Thursday it will invest more than $10 billion across Taiwan’s semiconductor and artificial-intelligence supply chain, deepening its presence in the global chip industry’s most strategically important manufacturing hub as competition in AI infrastructure accelerates. The investment will target advanced chip production, packaging, and system integration technologies needed to support the next […] The post AMD Unveils $10 Billion Taiwan Investment Push, Intensifying AI Chip Race Against Nvidia appeared first on Tekedia.

As we march toward the public launch of Contisx Securities Exchange Plc in September 2026, we are excited to introduce the Contisx Academic and Research Network (CARN), an initiative designed to connect universities, researchers, students, innovation hubs, and academic institutions across Africa to the future of capital markets. At Contisx, we believe Africa cannot build […] The post [Apply] Contisx Academic and Research Network (CARN) appeared first on Tekedia.

For years, the impact of academic research on society has been a topic of discourse in various forums. Many have argued that academics only conduct research and publish findings on platforms relevant to their field, making such outcomes inaccessible to the majority of non-academic people. In this regard, academic research is often perceived as not […] The post Introducing Ojebuyi’s Research Impact appeared first on Tekedia.