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Best Travel Tech 2026: 12 Gadgets Worth Packing This Summer
Best Travel Tech 2026: 12 Gadgets Worth Packing This Summer Summer is one of the busiest travel seasons of the year. Whether you’re flying abroad, taking a road… TechCity
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Meta’s Alexandr Wang Claims Major Stride in AI Race With New Model Closing Gap with OpenAI’s GPT-5.5
Meta Platforms is making significant progress in the artificial intelligence model race, its superintelligence chief, Alexandr Wang, told employees on Friday, marking what could be an important milestone in the company’s aggressive push to catch up with industry leaders. In an internal town hall, Wang said that Meta’s upcoming AI model, codenamed Watermelon, has caught […] The post Meta’s Alexandr Wang Claims Major Stride in AI Race With New Model Closing Gap with OpenAI’s GPT-5.5 appeared first on Tekedia.
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GoDaddy Challenges Indian Court Orders on Domain Privacy, Warning Measures to Curb Fake Websites Could Undermine Global Internet Safety
India’s aggressive efforts to combat the proliferation of fake websites impersonating major brands are raising alarms among global domain registrars, who warn that new court-mandated measures could undermine internet privacy and create unintended consequences for legitimate businesses worldwide. Per Reuters, the world’s biggest internet domain seller, GoDaddy, has mounted a strong legal challenge against directives […] The post GoDaddy Challenges Indian Court Orders on Domain Privacy, Warning Measures to Curb Fake Websites Could Undermine Global Internet Safety appeared first on Tekedia.
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Nvidia Pushes Deeper Into AI Economy With Revenue-Sharing Model for Startups
Nvidia is broadening its role in the artificial intelligence industry beyond designing the chips powering the AI revolution, unveiling a new revenue-sharing initiative that will allow fast-growing startups to exchange future earnings for access to high-performance computing infrastructure. The strategy stemmed from the company’s ambition to become not just the dominant supplier of AI hardware […] The post Nvidia Pushes Deeper Into AI Economy With Revenue-Sharing Model for Startups appeared first on Tekedia.
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Catalyst Fund Reaches $30 Million Second Close to Scale Investment in Africa’s Climate Tech Startups
Catalyst Fund, an early-stage VC fund, has announced the successful completion of a $30 million second close, bringing on a new group of investors to further its mission of supporting Africa’s climate technology entrepreneurs. The latest funding round welcomes new investors, including the International Finance Corporation (IFC), FASA Fund by Investisseurs & Partenaires, Shell Foundation, […] The post Catalyst Fund Reaches $30 Million Second Close to Scale Investment in Africa’s Climate Tech Startups appeared first on Tekedia.
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs End 10-Day Outflow Streak as Bitcoin Surpasses $62,000
The cryptocurrency market regained momentum after U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a combined $222 million in daily net inflows, bringing an end to a 10-day streak of capital outflows. The renewed investor interest coincided with Bitcoin climbing above the $62,000 mark, signaling a notable improvement in market sentiment. These developments suggest that institutional […] The post Spot Bitcoin ETFs End 10-Day Outflow Streak as Bitcoin Surpasses $62,000 appeared first on Tekedia.
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Good Shareholding, The Cap fits TAP, The Power Behind Cowry Card, Ije Card, etc
I first met them in a modest office on Adeola Odeku Street in Victoria Island, Lagos. They had a small piece of technology, but I was completely sold on the vision. Today, Touch and Pay (TAP) powers governments, enterprises, and millions of users across Nigeria. Olamide, Kabir Aderemi, and Michael set out to solve what […] The post Good Shareholding, The Cap fits TAP, The Power Behind Cowry Card, Ije Card, etc appeared first on Tekedia.
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Cloudflare Unveils Stablecoin Monetization Platform for the Modern Web
Cloudflare has announced the launch of a stablecoin monetization gateway, marking another significant step toward integrating blockchain-based payments into the broader internet economy. As one of the world’s leading internet infrastructure companies, Cloudflare powers millions of websites, applications, and online services. By introducing a gateway that enables stablecoin payments, the company aims to simplify digital […] The post Cloudflare Unveils Stablecoin Monetization Platform for the Modern Web appeared first on Tekedia.
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X Allocates $1 Million to Streamers as Venice Reaches $1 Billion Valuation with $65 Million Funding Round
The digital economy continues to evolve at a rapid pace, with technology platforms and artificial intelligence companies making strategic moves to attract creators, users, and investors. Two recent developments highlight these changing dynamics: X’s decision to allocate $1 million in rewards to streamers and Venice’s successful $65 million equity fundraising round, which values the AI […] The post X Allocates $1 Million to Streamers as Venice Reaches $1 Billion Valuation with $65 Million Funding Round appeared first on Tekedia.
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Delayed MicroStrategy Stock Filing Puts Kash Patel Under Ethics Spotlight
Questions surrounding financial transparency and ethics in public office have resurfaced after FBI Director Kash Patel disclosed a significant investment in MicroStrategy stock several months after completing the transaction. According to financial disclosure records, Patel purchased between $100,001 and $250,000 worth of MicroStrategy shares on November 21, 2025. However, the transaction was not reported until […] The post Delayed MicroStrategy Stock Filing Puts Kash Patel Under Ethics Spotlight appeared first on Tekedia.
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LemFi Expands Beyond Cross-Border Payments With Wealth8 Acquisition
LemFi, a financial service app, has expanded its footprint beyond cross-border payments with the acquisition of Wealth8, a Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)-regulated investment platform, marking a significant step in its evolution into a full-service financial platform. The acquisition enables LemFi to move beyond helping customers save and send money internationally, positioning the company to offer […] The post LemFi Expands Beyond Cross-Border Payments With Wealth8 Acquisition appeared first on Tekedia.
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U.S. Labor Market Cools as June Payrolls Miss 115K Consensus
June’s payroll report delivered an unwelcome surprise for investors, policymakers, and economists alike, with the economy adding just 57,000 jobs during the month. The figure fell significantly below the consensus forecast of 115,000 new positions and marked a notable slowdown from May’s revised gain of 129,000 jobs. The weaker-than-expected data has intensified concerns that the […] The post U.S. Labor Market Cools as June Payrolls Miss 115K Consensus appeared first on Tekedia.
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Binance Sees Lowest-Ever Retail Inflows Amid Changing Crypto Investor Sentiment
Daily retail inflows to Binance have fallen to their lowest level on record, marking a significant shift in cryptocurrency market participation. Binance remains the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, the decline in retail deposits suggests that smaller investors are becoming increasingly cautious after years of heightened volatility, regulatory scrutiny, and changing market dynamics. […] The post Binance Sees Lowest-Ever Retail Inflows Amid Changing Crypto Investor Sentiment appeared first on Tekedia.
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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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