As artificial intelligence begins to penetrate virtually every corner of the 21st-century economy, Walmart is taking a surprisingly firm stance: while AI might improve customer service, it will not determine how much a customer pays. In a statement published on September 25, Walmart CEO John Furner reiterated the retailer’s long-held “Every Day Low Prices” approach […] The post AI Personalization Has a Limit — and It’s the Price Tag appeared first on Tekedia.

The internet contains an enormous amount of information, but understanding that information requires more than recognizing individual words. A name might refer to a person, company, product, location, organization, or something else entirely. Two different things can share the same name, while one organization may be described in several different ways across different websites. Modern […] The post How Search Systems Understand Online Entities appeared first on Tekedia.

Apple has an event on Oct. 28. Here is what to do if you planned to buy a Mac or iPad Apple's Pro and Tell event is Oct. 28. What Apple confirmed, what reports expect, and how the 14-day return window protects you. TechCity

M-PESA Jumbe lets shop staff in Kenya confirm your payment without seeing your name or number Safaricom's M-PESA Jumbe gives you a private payment receipt and lets shops send payment alerts to up to 50 staff. Here is how it works. TechCity

Manchester United lost 2–0 at Atlético de Madrid on 13 October; Roma went down 4–3 to Real Madrid the following evening. Both results occupy the same column in a win-draw-loss sequence. They offer very different questions before United host Roma in the Champions League on 3 November: why did one attack finish without a goal, […] The post United and Roma Both Lost. Their Form Guides Should Not Say the Same Thing appeared first on Tekedia.

MTN Nigeria has launched Y’ello Y’Fi, an enterprise Wi-Fi and analytics product that bundles internet connectivity with customer-engagement and network-management tools for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The telecoms operator says the product targets a gap in how SMEs use customer data. Many businesses lack the insight to turn everyday customer interactions into repeat business, […] Continue reading %%POSTNAME%% at %%BLOGNAME%%.

The first chargeback decision for an African marketplace is not which vendor advertises the highest win rate. It is where liability sits when one buyer payment is split across several sellers. Chargeflow is the strongest recovery layer for filed disputes, while the other tools in this guide cover payment screening, seller risk, issuer alerts and […] The post 6 Ecommerce Chargeback Management Tools for Africa in 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

Elon Musk has once again argued that traditional money will lose its relevance in the future, replaced by fundamental physical measures such as energy and mass. In comments circulating widely, the Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI CEO stated that currency will ultimately be measured in physics-based metrics like wattage and tonnage. The remarks, drawn from a […] The post Elon Musk Says Money Will Become Irrelevant, With Energy and Mass as the New Measures of Wealth appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI is reportedly racing to raise approximately $30 billion in fresh funding at a valuation of $1.4 trillion, highlighting the extraordinary financial ambitions shaping the global artificial intelligence industry. The fundraising effort comes as rival AI developer Anthropic prepares for a potential initial public offering, intensifying competition for investor capital, technological leadership and long-term market […] The post OpenAI Races to Raise $30 Billion at a $1.4 Trillion Valuation Ahead of Anthropic’s IPO appeared first on Tekedia.

JPMorgan Chase has helped Syria secure its first letter of credit in more than a decade, enabling the country to complete a fuel supply agreement with Saudi Aramco and marking a step towards restoring its access to international banking services after years of financial isolation. The US bank confirmed the Syrian letter of credit and […] The post JPMorgan Helps Syria Secure First Letter of Credit in 14 Years for Saudi Aramco Fuel Deal appeared first on Tekedia.

Former Google chief executive Eric Schmidt could see his fortune increase by as much as $20 billion if Anthropic reaches a $2 trillion valuation in a potential public listing, underscoring how early investors in leading artificial intelligence companies stand to benefit from the industry’s rapid growth. Schmidt reportedly owns about 1% of Anthropic after investing […] The post Eric Schmidt Could Gain $20bn From Anthropic IPO if AI Startup’s Valuation Hits $2tn appeared first on Tekedia.

Logistics and Transport has overtaken Fintech as Africa’s leading startup sector by funding raised in the first nine months of 2026. The findings form part of the third and final instalment of an analysis of Africa’s startup funding performance between January and September 2026, examining the sectors attracting investment, the countries receiving the largest share […] The post Logistics And Transport Overtakes Fintech as Nigeria Reclaims Africa’s Startup Funding Lead appeared first on Tekedia.

CNBC’s Jim Cramer has cautioned investors against rushing back into artificial intelligence stocks following Monday’s technology-sector rebound, arguing that technical weaknesses, uncertainty over Big Tech’s spending plans and upcoming political and market events could keep pressure on AI infrastructure companies. “Even after today’s bounce, I think it’s too soon to say the coast is clear […] The post Jim Cramer Warns AI Stocks May Have Further to Fall as Investors Await Big Tech Earnings and Anthropic IPO appeared first on Tekedia.

Nvidia is expanding its investments in Europe’s artificial intelligence sector, announcing plans to back four German startups as the country seeks to accelerate AI adoption across manufacturing, healthcare, aerospace and other industrial sectors. The investments form part of the US chipmaker’s nearly $10 billion commitment to support companies, universities and research institutions across Europe. Nvidia […] The post Nvidia Expands European AI Investments, Backs Four German Startups as Berlin Pushes Industrial AI appeared first on Tekedia.

Singapore-based technology conglomerate Sea Limited plans to take its financial services business, Monee, public and launch an artificial intelligence-focused enterprise platform as it seeks to expand beyond its established digital commerce and consumer technology operations. Founder Forrest Li disclosed the plans in an internal memo sent to employees on Tuesday and reviewed by Reuters. The […] The post Sea Plans Monee Financial Services IPO, Launches AI Enterprise Platform Sea Cloud appeared first on Tekedia.

Google and Amazon are stepping up efforts to weaken Nvidia’s dominance of the artificial intelligence industry by making it easier for developers to run AI applications on their own chips without rewriting existing software. Google announced on Tuesday that TorchTPU, its open-source implementation of PyTorch for the company’s Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), is now available. […] The post Google, Amazon Target Nvidia’s AI Dominance With New PyTorch Tools for Alternative Chips appeared first on Tekedia.

New Zealand has named separate squads for the first three and final two matches of its five-game ODI series against India, beginning November 4. Announced on October 10, the decision gives several Test players extra preparation time while opening places for Finn Allen, Lockie Ferguson and Tim Seifert. Mitchell Santner will captain both groups, but […] The post New Zealand selects two ODI squads to face India appeared first on Tekedia.

As the world continues to evolve at a rapid pace, preparing for future careers and businesses has become more critical than ever. With advancements in technology, shifts in economic paradigms, and the global push towards sustainability, individuals and organizations must adapt to thrive. In this ever-changing landscape, education and continuous learning play pivotal roles. Platforms […] The post Preparing for Future Careers and Businesses in a Digital Age appeared first on Tekedia.

Google’s Android Developers Blog announced expanded app-comparison features on 13 October 2026. Ask Play can now generate side-by-side comparisons within search results, drawing on store listings and user reviews. The update adds another way to examine differences such as subscription models and offline capabilities before an app is installed. The change is in how existing […] The post Google Play Expands App Comparisons in October Update appeared first on Tekedia.

UniCredit, Italy’s second-largest bank, is bringing its domestic securities services business back in-house, ending a two-decade outsourcing arrangement with France’s Société Générale as it seeks to standardize operations across Italy and Germany and strengthen control over key back-office functions. The Italian lender confirmed the move on Tuesday, following a Reuters report late on Monday that […] The post UniCredit Brings Securities Services Back In-House After 20 Years With Société Générale appeared first on Tekedia.

OpenAI has introduced a new ChatGPT feature that allows users to lock individual conversations behind a four-digit PIN or biometric authentication, adding a layer of privacy for people who share devices or want to prevent others from casually accessing sensitive discussions. Announced on Tuesday, the feature, called Locked Chats, allows users to separate selected conversations […] The post OpenAI Adds Locked Chats to ChatGPT, Giving Users More Control Over Private Conversations appeared first on Tekedia.

AstraZeneca is partnering with Oracle to apply artificial intelligence and real-world health data to clinical research, seeking to identify eligible patients more efficiently, monitor potential safety risks, and address development bottlenecks as the pharmaceutical group pursues more than $80 billion in annual revenue by 2030. The collaboration will combine AstraZeneca’s drug development expertise with Oracle’s […] The post AstraZeneca Partners With Oracle to Use AI in Clinical Trials as Drugmaker Targets $80bn Revenue appeared first on Tekedia.

European equities fell for a second consecutive session on Tuesday as crude oil prices climbed to a five-month high above $110 a barrel, adding to inflation concerns and weighing on investor sentiment ahead of earnings from major artificial intelligence companies later this week. The pan-European STOXX 600 slipped 0.6%, extending Monday’s decline of nearly 1%, […] The post European Stocks Fall as Brent Tops $110, AI Earnings Put Spending Returns Under Scrutiny appeared first on Tekedia.

Copper is gaining strategic importance as governments and industries compete to secure supplies of the industrial metal, with investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure, electricity grids and national defense creating new sources of demand. The shift is strengthening the outlook for copper miners even as concerns over the sustainability of AI spending weigh on technology stocks. […] The post Copper Outperforms Gold as AI Infrastructure, Defense Spending Drive Global Race for Supplies appeared first on Tekedia.

Micron Technology faces escalating labor tensions in Taiwan, where a workers’ union in Taoyuan plans to launch a strike on Thursday in solidarity with employees at the US chipmaker’s Taichung operations, intensifying a dispute over bonuses and profit-sharing at a critical time for artificial intelligence chip production. The planned industrial action is intended to increase […] The post Micron Taiwan Labor Dispute Escalates as Taoyuan Workers Plan Strike Over Profit-Sharing appeared first on Tekedia.

The Trump administration has barred Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek from civilian US government agencies, escalating Washington’s efforts to restrict Chinese technology in sensitive government systems as competition between the two countries increasingly centers on AI capabilities, data security and technological independence. The US Department of Homeland Security made public an order on Monday requiring […] The post US Bans DeepSeek From Civilian Federal Agencies, Citing Data Security and Cybersecurity Risks appeared first on Tekedia.

Wall Street strategists are increasingly recommending quality stocks as a defensive position against mounting volatility in financial markets, where rising interest rates, persistent inflation, and concerns about the sustainability of artificial intelligence spending have put pressure on highly valued technology companies. The shift reflects growing investor unease over stocks whose valuations depend heavily on expectations […] The post Wall Street Turns to Quality Stocks as AI Selloff, Rising Yields Test Investor Confidence appeared first on Tekedia.

Gold prices fell on Tuesday as rising oil prices renewed concerns about persistent inflation and the possibility of further US monetary tightening, while Treasury yields edged lower as investors awaited economic data and next week’s Federal Reserve policy decision. Spot gold declined 0.5% to $4,120.49 per ounce by 0909 GMT, while US gold futures for […] The post Gold Slips as Rising Oil Prices Fuel Inflation Fears, Treasury Yields Ease Ahead of Fed Decision appeared first on Tekedia.

Large companies in the United States and the United Kingdom are spending an average of 28% of their software budgets on vendor-driven upgrades, migrations, and licensing changes they would not have chosen independently, adding to technology costs and diverting resources from innovation as businesses race to adopt artificial intelligence. The findings, published on Tuesday by […] The post US and UK Companies Spend 28% of Software Budgets on Unwanted Upgrades, Survey Finds appeared first on Tekedia.

Google is expanding the use of artificial intelligence in its software engineering recruitment process, allowing candidates to use AI coding assistants during interviews while testing systems that use its Gemini models to transcribe conversations, take notes, and help interviewers prepare candidate assessments. The changes, detailed in internal documents reviewed by Business Insider, reflect a broader […] The post Google Expands AI-Powered Hiring Tests, Making AI Fluency Mandatory for Software Engineers appeared first on Tekedia.

Binance.US’s reported attempt to raise up to $100 million at a valuation of approximately $1 billion highlights the challenges facing the cryptocurrency exchange as it seeks to strengthen its position in the United States. The fundraising effort comes against a complicated backdrop of regulatory scrutiny, questions about Binance’s global reputation, and persistent concerns about market […] The post Binance.US Seeks $100 Million at $1 Billion Valuation Amid Regulatory Concerns and Reputation Challenges appeared first on Tekedia.