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Google Brings “Personal Intelligence” to AI Mode in Search, Turning Your Gmail and Photos into a Hyper-Personalized Assistant
Google is taking its AI-powered search experience a step further by infusing “Personal Intelligence” into AI Mode, allowing the conversational tool to draw directly from users’ Gmail inboxes and Google Photos libraries for responses that feel custom-built to their lives. The update, announced Thursday, January 22, 2026, extends a feature first introduced last week in […] The post Google Brings “Personal Intelligence” to AI Mode in Search, Turning Your Gmail and Photos into a Hyper-Personalized Assistant appeared first on Tekedia.
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AI Agents Put Cloud Software on the Spot: Navigating Disruption and Opportunity in 2026
Cloud software stocks are navigating a precarious moment, one where technological optimism collides with market skepticism. The early months of 2026 have seen the sector slide further into a downturn, continuing a trend from 2025. The WisdomTree Cloud Computing Fund has fallen more than 8% this year, while marquee software names like Salesforce, Adobe, and […] The post AI Agents Put Cloud Software on the Spot: Navigating Disruption and Opportunity in 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.
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Alphabet’s Waymo Launches Pay Service In Miami, Tightening Lead in US Robotaxi Market
Alphabet’s Waymo has opened its robotaxi service to paying riders in Miami, marking another decisive step in what is shaping up to be a critical year for the company’s U.S. expansion and its bid to entrench itself as the dominant player in autonomous ride-hailing. The launch makes Miami the sixth U.S. market where Waymo operates […] The post Alphabet’s Waymo Launches Pay Service In Miami, Tightening Lead in US Robotaxi Market appeared first on Tekedia.
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OpenAI Quietly Revives Robotics Ambitions with Secret Lab Focused on Humanoid Development
In the shadow of its blockbuster language models, OpenAI is quietly charting a course toward physical intelligence, reviving its robotics program with a secretive lab that could bridge the gap between digital AI and tangible, human-like machines, according to people with knowledge of the matter who spoke to Business Insider. This resurgence, emerging after a […] The post OpenAI Quietly Revives Robotics Ambitions with Secret Lab Focused on Humanoid Development appeared first on Tekedia.
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Jensen Huang Sees AI Boom Fueling Six-Figure Trade Jobs as Automation Pressures Office Work
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has offered a counter-narrative to the growing anxiety around artificial intelligence and job losses, arguing that the AI boom is set to create a wave of high-paying jobs far from traditional office settings. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday, Huang said the global rush to build AI […] The post Jensen Huang Sees AI Boom Fueling Six-Figure Trade Jobs as Automation Pressures Office Work appeared first on Tekedia.
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U.S. Treasury Yields Held In A Narrow Range As Investors Digest Economic Data
U.S. Treasury yields held in a narrow range on Thursday, as investors parsed a steady flow of economic data while keeping one eye on an increasingly complex mix of trade signals, geopolitics, and political developments in Washington. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield edged higher by just over one basis point to 4.265%, a move that […] The post U.S. Treasury Yields Held In A Narrow Range As Investors Digest Economic Data appeared first on Tekedia.
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At Tesla, Proof Beats Pedigree as Musk Asks Applicants to Keep Resume and Show Results
Elon Musk has never been sentimental about hiring rituals, but his latest recruitment call strips the process down to its bare essentials. If you want to work on Tesla’s Dojo3 AI chip, he does not want your résumé front and center. He wants three bullet points. Specifically, the toughest technical problems you have solved. The […] The post At Tesla, Proof Beats Pedigree as Musk Asks Applicants to Keep Resume and Show Results appeared first on Tekedia.
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Former Google Engineers Bet on Interactive AI to Rethink How Children Learn With Sparkli
Big technology companies and a growing crop of startups are racing to use generative artificial intelligence to build software and hardware for children. Most of those efforts, however, still lean heavily on text or voice-based interfaces — formats that often struggle to hold a child’s attention. Three former Google employees believe that gap is precisely […] The post Former Google Engineers Bet on Interactive AI to Rethink How Children Learn With Sparkli appeared first on Tekedia.
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PhonePe’s IPO Lays Bare the Exit Playbook as Tiger Global and Microsoft Head for the Door
When PhonePe files for a public listing, it will not just be testing investor appetite for India’s largest digital payments platform. It will also be offering one of the clearest case studies yet of how global venture capital firms are finding the exit after a bruising reset in tech valuations. An updated IPO prospectus filed […] The post PhonePe’s IPO Lays Bare the Exit Playbook as Tiger Global and Microsoft Head for the Door appeared first on Tekedia.
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Wall Street Rallies on Trump’s Greenland Deal Signals as Tariff Fears Ease
U.S. stocks staged a late-session rally on Wednesday, closing sharply higher after President Donald Trump said he had reached what he described as a “framework of a future deal” on Greenland, easing fears of an imminent escalation in trade tensions with Europe. The market rebound followed a post by Trump on Truth Social after a […] The post Wall Street Rallies on Trump’s Greenland Deal Signals as Tariff Fears Ease appeared first on Tekedia.
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The Quiet Goldmine Inside Specialized Healthcare
Specialized healthcare rarely attracts loud headlines. It does not move at the speed of consumer tech or generate the cultural buzz of biotech breakthroughs. Yet beneath the surface, it has become one of the most consistent engines of value creation in modern healthcare. Quietly. Methodically. And often underestimated. This segment of the industry thrives not […] The post The Quiet Goldmine Inside Specialized Healthcare appeared first on Tekedia.
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Izili Group Acquires Qotto, Expanding Pan-African Off-Grid Energy Footprint
  Izili Group, a prominent Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) off-grid energy and digital social enterprise backed by majority shareholder BioLite since May 2025, has announced its acquisition of Qotto, expanding its presence across Africa. Following this transaction, Izili will have operations in six countries, advancing its goal to scale sustainable energy access throughout the continent. The acquisition […] The post Izili Group Acquires Qotto, Expanding Pan-African Off-Grid Energy Footprint appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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Is Banking Experience Truly Essential for Fintech Success in Africa?
In recent years, fintech has emerged as one of Africa’s most dynamic and transformative sectors, redefining how millions access financial services. From mobile money platforms in East Africa to digital Neobanks in West Africa, these companies are challenging traditional banking models and expanding financial inclusion. Fintechs and digital financial services have remained the most funded […] The post Is Banking Experience Truly Essential for Fintech Success in Africa? appeared first on Tekedia.
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Andela acquires Woven to build AI-fluent engineering talent at scale
Andela, the global engineering talent outsourcing unicorn, has acquired Woven, a human-powered technical assessment company that simulates real engineering work, for an undisclosed amount.
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OneDosh Bets on Stablecoins With $3M Pre-Seed to Fix Cross-Border Payments
OneDosh, a financial technology company building modern infrastructure for instant, transparent, and borderless payments, has closed a $3 million pre-seed round to accelerate the development of its stablecoin-powered payment rails. The company noted that the funding will support corridor expansion, deepen liquidity partnerships, and enable senior hires, positioning OneDosh at the intersection of stablecoins, global […] The post OneDosh Bets on Stablecoins With $3M Pre-Seed to Fix Cross-Border Payments appeared first on Tekedia.
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JPMorgan CEO Breaks With Trump on Immigration, Warning Crackdowns Risk Economic and Social Damage
JPMorgan Chase chief executive Jamie Dimon on Wednesday delivered a rare public disagreement with President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda, warning that the administration’s enforcement-heavy approach risks harming both the U.S. economy and the social fabric. Speaking on a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Dimon opened by crediting Trump for tightening border […] The post JPMorgan CEO Breaks With Trump on Immigration, Warning Crackdowns Risk Economic and Social Damage appeared first on Tekedia.
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OpenEvidence Closes $250m Round at $12bn Valuation, Signaling a New Phase in AI’s Medical Gold Rush
OpenEvidence’s rapid ascent from an obscure health-tech startup to a $12 billion company in under a year is becoming one of the clearest signals that artificial intelligence in medicine has moved beyond experimentation and into the heart of the U.S. health-care system. The Miami-based company, often described as “ChatGPT for doctors,” said it has closed […] The post OpenEvidence Closes $250m Round at $12bn Valuation, Signaling a New Phase in AI’s Medical Gold Rush appeared first on Tekedia.
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Flutterwave goes deeper into stablecoins with Turnkey-powered wallets for merchants
Flutterwave, Africa’s most valuable startup, has partnered with blockchain infrastructure provider Turnkey and artificial intelligence-powered global banking platform Nuvion to launch stablecoin balances for merchants and users across its platform.
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Why Investors Say Ozak AI Has One of the Only Realistic 30,000%–200,000% ROI Pathways Across All 2026 Presales
Investors believe that Ozak AI has a lot of potential to generate an ROI ranging from 30,000% to 200,000%. This is after a stark comparison to all presales in 2026 to this point. The said ROI range for OZ, however, is projected to be recorded only after the listing phase. It could happen sooner than […] The post Why Investors Say Ozak AI Has One of the Only Realistic 30,000%–200,000% ROI Pathways Across All 2026 Presales appeared first on Tekedia.
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How To Transfer Photos From iPhone To PC (2026)
This method works well when learning how to upload pictures from iPhone to computer remotely. Method 2: Using AirDrop AirDrop is popular for Apple-to-Apple transfers and is often used when people ask how to get your video from iPhone to laptop. Steps Turn on AirDrop on both devices Select photos or videos Tap Share > […]
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Before the VCs arrive, FirstFounders wants African AI startups built to last
FirstFounder embeds itself with founders from ideation through execution, combining operations, talent, and capital to turn early ideas into scalable AI-driven companies.
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Top 6 Sites to Buy Facebook Likes on a Budget
For those attempting to grow on Facebook in 2025, it would seem like a never-ending task to gain steady ‘Likes’ without having to shell out a small fortune on advertising! The fact of the matter is, ‘Likes’ on Facebook are much more than a superficial measure; they also help measure visibility, credibility, and ultimately, the […] The post Top 6 Sites to Buy Facebook Likes on a Budget appeared first on Tekedia.
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Why Social Proof Still Outperforms Paid Ads for Creators
In a world where thousands of voices seek the same audience, what makes yours stick is trust, which is known as social proof. This goes beyond just the number of likes or followers you have; it communicates that real people connect with you. Paid advertisements, while they certainly attract attention, cannot create the same power […] The post Why Social Proof Still Outperforms Paid Ads for Creators appeared first on Tekedia.
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Step by Step: Building a Viral Strategy Using Paid Likes and Shares
Virality does not happen by chance. It takes a deliberate plan to guarantee that your material has the potential to go viral. You are not simply spending money when you buy likes and shares, you are, in fact, investing in the power of social evidence. The more likes or shares you receive, the more your […] The post Step by Step: Building a Viral Strategy Using Paid Likes and Shares appeared first on Tekedia.
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The Real ROI of Buying YouTube Likes for Music Channels
When it comes to music channels on YouTube, being noticed often feels like an uphill struggle. You could be pumping out great music, but then again, without the engagement of the audience, disinterest will persist and your channel will remain unnoticed. The bright side is that what lies in likes and other engagement metrics bridges […] The post The Real ROI of Buying YouTube Likes for Music Channels appeared first on Tekedia.
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How to Use Paid Likes and Views to Build Brand Authority
To increase online presence in the current competitive environment, you need a brilliant approach. Engaging people alone will not work anymore in such a crowded landscape. Building your brand’s credibility requires establishing social proof and showing others that what they think is real and right. When your engagement data increases, more people will see you […] The post How to Use Paid Likes and Views to Build Brand Authority appeared first on Tekedia.
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Kenya’s competition regulator clears Zenith Bank’s Paramount acquisition
The Competition Authority of Kenya has approved Zenith Bank’s proposed acquisition of 100% of Paramount Bank Limited, a mid-tier lender.
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OPPO phones expected to launch in 2026: Full release timeline
Table of contents OPPO Find X9 Ultra OPPO Find N6 OPPO Find N7 OPPO Reno 15 Pro Max 5G OPPO Reno 15 Pro 5G OPPO Reno 15 F 5G OPPO A6x 5G OPPO A6s 5G A few days ago, we published a guide on recommended OPPO phones to buy in 2026. That piece focused on […]
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Michael Burry Warns AI Boom Is an ‘Epic’ Bubble Too Massive to Rescue, Predicting Market and Economic Fallout
Michael Burry, the contrarian investor immortalized in “The Big Short” for his prescient bet against the housing market, issued a stark warning late Tuesday that the artificial intelligence frenzy represents a bubble of unprecedented scale—one destined to burst and drag down stocks and the broader economy, with government intervention powerless to prevent it. In a […] The post Michael Burry Warns AI Boom Is an ‘Epic’ Bubble Too Massive to Rescue, Predicting Market and Economic Fallout appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Pitches AI Robotics as Europe’s Industrial Comeback Bet
Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang has framed artificial intelligence–powered robotics as a rare strategic opening for Europe, arguing that the continent’s deep industrial roots give it an edge in what he described as a “once-in-a-generation” technological shift. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday, Huang said Europe’s strength in manufacturing positions it […] The post Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Pitches AI Robotics as Europe’s Industrial Comeback Bet appeared first on Tekedia.
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Greg Abel Signals New Era at Berkshire as Conglomerate Moves to Unwind Long-Troubled Kraft Heinz Bet
Berkshire Hathaway has taken a decisive procedural step that could pave the way for a full or partial exit from one of the most uncomfortable chapters in Warren Buffett’s investing legacy, as the conglomerate registered its entire 27.5% stake in Kraft Heinz for potential sale. The decision is seen as a carefully calibrated signal that […] The post Greg Abel Signals New Era at Berkshire as Conglomerate Moves to Unwind Long-Troubled Kraft Heinz Bet appeared first on Tekedia.
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QR Code Phishing Emails Surge Globally
Attackers use QR codes in emails more frequently because they provide a simple and cost-effective way to conceal malicious URLs, evading detection by many protective solutions. Global cybersecurity and digital privacy company Kaspersky has reported a spike in phishing emails containing malicious QR codes. Detections for these jumped from 46,969 in August 2025 to 249,723 […]
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Complete review of Betti Casino for UK players
Introduction The digital age has ushered in a new era of entertainment, with online casinos like Betti beckoning players from the comfort of their homes. The promise of easy access and potential winnings can be incredibly enticing, but it’s crucial to tread carefully in this virtual landscape. Betti Casino, an online platform accessible to UK […] The post Complete review of Betti Casino for UK players appeared first on Tekedia.
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Deposit and Withdrawal Methods at Energy Casino in Poland
Introduction Alright, buckle up, ???????? players! Let’s talk about Energy casino Poland. Picture this: you’re ready to dive headfirst into the exhilarating world of online slots and live dealer games. The adrenaline is pumping, and you’re itching to land that massive jackpot. But hold on a second… before you can even spin those reels, you […] The post Deposit and Withdrawal Methods at Energy Casino in Poland appeared first on Tekedia.
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Bizzo Casino Review: Why It’s a Top Casino in Australia
Introduction The online casino landscape in Australia is a dynamic and ever-expanding arena, with new platforms constantly vying for players’ attention. Among the more recent entrants is Bizzo casino Australia, which has quickly made a name for itself since its launch. This review takes a deep dive into the Bizzo Casino experience, offering an expert […] The post Bizzo Casino Review: Why It’s a Top Casino in Australia appeared first on Tekedia.
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Crypto in 2026: What to Expect!
The first weeks of 2026 have delivered a strong signal about the crypto year ahead. Crypto markets have broadly rallied, with many assets showing price jumps of more than 10% over seven days. Bitcoin climbed above $95,000 (approximately R1.7 million) for the first time since November, while XRP led the charge with gains of around […]
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