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NVIDIA Returned Over 24,000% In The Last 10 Years, Why Stargate Should Be Your Next AI Bet Over DOGE & XRP
A decade ago, NVIDIA traded below $5. Today it has returned over 24,000% to anyone who held through the AI buildout, turning a $10,000 position into roughly $2.4 million. The company posted $58.3 billion in net income in a single quarter this year, more profit in 90 days than Intel generated in revenue across all […] The post NVIDIA Returned Over 24,000% In The Last 10 Years, Why Stargate Should Be Your Next AI Bet Over DOGE & XRP appeared first on Tekedia.
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Amazon Nears Starlink Challenge as Leo Satellite Network Set for Internet Service Launch This Year
Amazon is preparing to enter the satellite broadband market later this year after reaching a major deployment milestone for its Project Leo low-Earth orbit (LEO) constellation, setting the stage for a direct challenge to Elon Musk’s dominant Starlink network. The company said it now has enough satellites in orbit to begin offering initial internet services, […] The post Amazon Nears Starlink Challenge as Leo Satellite Network Set for Internet Service Launch This Year appeared first on Tekedia.
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JPMorgan Warns Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin Strategy Creates New Risk For The Market
JPMorgan, one of the world’s largest banks with $4.7 trillion in assets, has issued a warning about Michael Saylor’s aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy through MicroStrategy. The bank argues that the company’s latest financing plan introduces fresh uncertainty into the Bitcoin market by raising the possibility that one of its biggest buyers could also become a […] The post JPMorgan Warns Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin Strategy Creates New Risk For The Market appeared first on Tekedia.
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China’s Ant Group Deepens Bet on Humanoid Robots, Leads $74m Funding Round in Zeroth
Alibaba-affiliate Ant Group is accelerating its push into humanoid robotics, leading a 500 million yuan ($73.6 million) funding round in Chinese robotics startup Zeroth as the company expands beyond fintech and artificial intelligence into one of the fastest-growing frontiers of AI-powered hardware. The investment marks Ant’s latest move to build a strategic presence across China’s […] The post China’s Ant Group Deepens Bet on Humanoid Robots, Leads $74m Funding Round in Zeroth appeared first on Tekedia.
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Pick n Pay Bets on AI to Transform Grocery Shopping with ‘Penny’
Pick n Pay asap! has launched Penny, South Africa’s first fully integrated AI-powered grocery shopping companion, transforming the way customers shop for groceries through natural conversations. Powered by Google’s Gemini AI models, Penny is built into the Pick n Pay asap! app and allows shoppers to create grocery baskets, plan meals and discover products using […]
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Meta’s AI Compute Expansion Signals a New Era of Growth
Artificial intelligence has become the defining force shaping the technology industry, and Meta has emerged as one of its biggest beneficiaries. The company’s recent financial performance reflects growing investor confidence in its strategic pivot toward AI infrastructure and computing power. By investing heavily in advanced chips, data centers, and AI-driven products, Meta has positioned itself […] The post Meta’s AI Compute Expansion Signals a New Era of Growth appeared first on Tekedia.
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Exabeam Expands Security Platform to Tackle Risks from Autonomous AI Agents
As enterprises increasingly deploy autonomous AI agents across their operations, cybersecurity company Exabeam has unveiled new capabilities designed to help security teams monitor, detect and respond to AI-related threats without slowing innovation. The latest update expands Exabeam’s Agent Behavior Analytics (ABA), Outcomes Navigator, Exabeam Nova, Threat Center and Attack Surface Insights, providing organizations with greater […]
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Metaplanet Buys $170 Million Worth of Bitcoin as Bitcoin Briefly Reclaims $61K
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has once again reinforced its commitment to Bitcoin by purchasing an additional $170 million worth of the cryptocurrency. The latest acquisition comes at a time when Bitcoin briefly climbed back above the $61,000 mark, signaling renewed optimism in the digital asset market. The move has attracted significant attention from investors, analysts, […] The post Metaplanet Buys $170 Million Worth of Bitcoin as Bitcoin Briefly Reclaims $61K appeared first on Tekedia.
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SoftBank Revives $10bn Loan Talks Backed by OpenAI Stake, Offering Guarantees to Ease Lender Concerns Over Valuation
SoftBank Group has reopened discussions with a consortium of lenders for a $10 billion loan backed by its stake in OpenAI, after earlier attempts to secure the financing stalled over concerns about the difficulty of valuing private companies, according to two people familiar with the matter cited by Reuters. To address lender hesitation, the Japanese […] The post SoftBank Revives $10bn Loan Talks Backed by OpenAI Stake, Offering Guarantees to Ease Lender Concerns Over Valuation appeared first on Tekedia.
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Palantir CEO Says OpenAI, Anthropic’s Token Pricing Model Is Failing as Enterprises Demand Better Returns
Palantir Technologies Chief Executive Alex Karp has delivered one of his strongest critiques yet of the commercial strategies adopted by leading artificial intelligence developers OpenAI and Anthropic, arguing that their token-based pricing models have become disconnected from what enterprise customers actually need as AI deployment costs continue to surge. Speaking to CNBC’s Squawk Box on […] The post Palantir CEO Says OpenAI, Anthropic’s Token Pricing Model Is Failing as Enterprises Demand Better Returns appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nigerian startup takes top prize at UNDP’s pan-African edtech accelerator
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$1.44 billion raised in the first half of 2026
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Claude Usage Limits Reset as Fable 5 Launches While OpenAI Reportedly Weighs a U.S. Government Stake
The artificial intelligence industry continues to evolve at an extraordinary pace, with major developers introducing new models, changing pricing structures, and exploring unconventional governance arrangements. Two of the latest developments have drawn significant attention across the technology sector. Anthropic has reset Claude usage limits alongside the launch of its highly anticipated Fable 5 model, while […] The post Claude Usage Limits Reset as Fable 5 Launches While OpenAI Reportedly Weighs a U.S. Government Stake appeared first on Tekedia.
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Robinhood Surges Over 10% After Blockchain Launch as dYdX Rebrands to Arcus
Robinhood’s shares climbed more than 10% following a series of major announcements that signaled the company’s growing ambitions in the digital asset industry. The centerpiece of the announcements was the unveiling of Robinhood’s own blockchain, a move that positions the popular trading platform as more than just a brokerage service. At the same time, decentralized […] The post Robinhood Surges Over 10% After Blockchain Launch as dYdX Rebrands to Arcus appeared first on Tekedia.
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Micron Faces Market Pressure as Shares Slip Below Key Support Level
Micron Technology has slipped below its 20-day moving average for the first time in three months, a technical signal that has attracted the attention of traders and market analysts. While a single moving-average crossover does not necessarily indicate a long-term trend reversal, it often suggests that bullish momentum is weakening. The decline comes after a […] The post Micron Faces Market Pressure as Shares Slip Below Key Support Level appeared first on Tekedia.
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Google Play to back 10 African game studios with $1 million fund
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OpenAI Proposes Giving U.S. Government 5% Stake as AI Leader Seeks to Ease Washington Scrutiny
OpenAI has proposed handing the U.S. government a 5% ownership stake in the company, a move that would give taxpayers a direct financial interest in one of the world’s most valuable artificial intelligence firms while helping ease growing political and regulatory pressure from Washington over AI safety and national security. According to a Financial Times […] The post OpenAI Proposes Giving U.S. Government 5% Stake as AI Leader Seeks to Ease Washington Scrutiny appeared first on Tekedia.
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EU Faces ‘Bleak Future’ in Global Chip Race as China Curbs Supplies and U.S. Dependence Deepens, Report Warns
Europe’s semiconductor ambitions face mounting geopolitical and structural challenges that could leave the region dangerously exposed in the global technology race unless urgent action is taken to strengthen domestic supply chains, according to a new EU-backed report. The report, published by the European Union Institute for Security Studies in partnership with French think tank Institut […] The post EU Faces ‘Bleak Future’ in Global Chip Race as China Curbs Supplies and U.S. Dependence Deepens, Report Warns appeared first on Tekedia.
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Indian Entrepreneur Bhavin Turakhia Bets $30m on AI-Native Workplace Platform Neo to Challenge Microsoft and Google
Indian technology entrepreneur Bhavin Turakhia is making a personal $30 million wager that the next generation of enterprise software will not come from adding artificial intelligence to legacy workplace applications, but from rebuilding them from the ground up. Turakhia, the founder of new enterprise AI startup Neo, is self-funding the venture, arguing that the generative […] The post Indian Entrepreneur Bhavin Turakhia Bets $30m on AI-Native Workplace Platform Neo to Challenge Microsoft and Google appeared first on Tekedia.
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Perpetual Rejects $1.69 Billion EQT Bid as Australia’s Takeover Battle Intensifies
Shares of Australian financial services group Perpetual surged to a six-month high on Thursday after the company rejected a A$2.45 billion (US$1.69 billion) takeover proposal from Swedish private equity giant EQT AB, noting that the offer significantly undervalued the nearly 140-year-old firm and its long-term strategic prospects. The rejection sets the stage for what investors […] The post Perpetual Rejects $1.69 Billion EQT Bid as Australia’s Takeover Battle Intensifies appeared first on Tekedia.
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SpaceX’s AI Growth Creates New Benefits for Memphis Households
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence has transformed the technology industry, creating unprecedented demand for computing power, data centers, and high-speed internet connectivity. At the center of this transformation is SpaceX, whose satellite internet service, Starlink, has become an increasingly valuable asset in supporting digital infrastructure. As the company expands its operations to meet the […] The post SpaceX’s AI Growth Creates New Benefits for Memphis Households appeared first on Tekedia.
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Amazon to Develop Own Chips, Eyeing AI-Powered Devices Beyond Screens and Apps
Amazon is prioritizing the development of its own chips for key consumer devices as it seeks greater control over the integration of hardware and software in an increasingly AI-driven product lineup. In a wide-ranging interview on CNBC’s “The Tech Download” podcast, Panos Panay, head of devices and services at Amazon, discussed for the first time […] The post Amazon to Develop Own Chips, Eyeing AI-Powered Devices Beyond Screens and Apps appeared first on Tekedia.
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Swiss Central Bank Says UBS Already Has Enough Capital to Meet Tougher Post-Credit Suisse Rules
Switzerland’s central bank has backed the government’s push for tougher capital requirements for UBS, saying the country’s biggest lender already holds enough capital to comply with the proposed rules aimed at preventing another banking crisis like the collapse of Credit Suisse in 2023. The assessment from the Swiss National Bank (SNB) comes boldly as it […] The post Swiss Central Bank Says UBS Already Has Enough Capital to Meet Tougher Post-Credit Suisse Rules appeared first on Tekedia.
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The Thinking Company Launches ThinkOS to Improve Human Decision-Making in the AI Era
The Thinking Company has launched ThinkOS, a new human-centred thinking platform designed to help organisations strengthen decision-making, collaboration and problem-solving as artificial intelligence reshapes the workplace. The platform addresses a growing challenge facing businesses: while AI has made information and insights more accessible than ever, it cannot replace human judgement, strategic thinking or creativity. ThinkOS […]
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Alaa Hamadto on building through uncertainty and believing in Sudan again
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Nurses Among Biggest Winners in Trump’s New Student Loan Policy
The Trump administration has officially expanded eligibility for higher federal student loan limits to include nursing and nearly 30 other graduate and professional programs, marking a significant shift in its broader overhaul of the U.S. student loan system. The decision follows a federal court ruling that blocked an earlier Education Department policy that would have […] The post Nurses Among Biggest Winners in Trump’s New Student Loan Policy appeared first on Tekedia.
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Erroneous Hijack Alert Triggers Fighter Jet Escort on Tel Aviv Flight
An erroneous hijack alert aboard a commercial flight bound for Tel Aviv sparked a major security response, leading military fighter jets to escort the aircraft and forcing it to make an emergency landing. Although the alarm ultimately proved to be false, the incident highlighted the aviation industry’s uncompromising approach to passenger safety and the complex […] The post Erroneous Hijack Alert Triggers Fighter Jet Escort on Tel Aviv Flight appeared first on Tekedia.
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The Rise of Soccer Podcasts in the Digital Media Era
A soccer podcast that began as a passion project has evolved into a thriving media company with more than 100 employees, demonstrating how digital-first sports journalism has transformed over the past decade. What started as a small production focused on insightful football discussions has grown into a multimedia powerhouse, producing podcasts, written analysis, documentaries, newsletters, […] The post The Rise of Soccer Podcasts in the Digital Media Era appeared first on Tekedia.
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How unpaid salaries and vendor debts forced FoodCourt to pause operations
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Quick Fire 🔥 with Sheriff Adedokun
Meet Sheriff Adedokun, an entrepreneur and software builder with over a decade of experience scaling technology businesses across Africa and international markets.
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AI-Powered Coding Gets a Hardware Upgrade From OpenAI
OpenAI’s latest hardware teaser has sparked widespread curiosity across the technology community, especially among software developers and artificial intelligence enthusiasts. The company recently hinted at a new device designed for what many describe as vibe coders—people who prefer a more intuitive, creative, and AI-assisted approach to programming. While official details remain limited, early glimpses suggest […] The post AI-Powered Coding Gets a Hardware Upgrade From OpenAI appeared first on Tekedia.
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Germany’s Renewable Power Growth Reshapes Europe’s Energy Landscape
Renewable energy reached a historic milestone in Germany during the first half of 2026, accounting for the largest share of electricity generation ever recorded in the country. The achievement reflects years of sustained investment in clean energy infrastructure, supportive government policies, and technological advancements that have transformed Germany’s electricity sector. As Europe’s largest economy continues […] The post Germany’s Renewable Power Growth Reshapes Europe’s Energy Landscape appeared first on Tekedia.
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Super Micro Workers Detained in Taiwan as Probe into Alleged Illegal AI Server Exports to China Intensifies
Super Micro Computer said on Wednesday that two employees at its Taiwan unit have been detained pending a court hearing, and two others have been released on bail after being questioned by Taiwanese prosecutors investigating the alleged illegal export of advanced AI servers containing Nvidia chips. The servers, manufactured by Super Micro and equipped with […] The post Super Micro Workers Detained in Taiwan as Probe into Alleged Illegal AI Server Exports to China Intensifies appeared first on Tekedia.
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The Impact of an African Credit Rating Agency on Development Financing
A proposed African credit rating agency has emerged as one of the continent’s most ambitious financial reform initiatives. For decades, African governments have relied on major international credit rating agencies to assess their creditworthiness before issuing sovereign bonds or seeking international financing. While these agencies play an important role in global financial markets, many African […] The post The Impact of an African Credit Rating Agency on Development Financing appeared first on Tekedia.
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