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Discord to Launch Global Age Verification and ‘Teen-by-Default’ Settings
Discord to Launch Global Age Verification and ‘Teen-by-Default’ Settings Discord has announced a major safety overhaul that will place its entire global user base into a “teen-appropriate… TechCity
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RS Group–SolarAid Collaboration Targets Safer Solar Access to 150,000 People Across Africa
 RS Group plc, a high-service global product and service solutions provider for industrial customers, announces a new 3-year partnership with international development charity SolarAid. The partnership forms a central part of RS Group’s 2030 ESG action plan and champions the shared ambition to “make amazing happen for a brighter world.” By combining corporate donations, matched […]
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Everything you need to know about SlotMonster Casino in 2026
Introduction The online gambling world is a constantly evolving landscape, and new platforms emerge regularly, each vying for players’ attention. Among these newcomers, Slotmonster casino has been making waves since its launch in 2024, quickly gaining traction within the competitive UK market. As we approach 2026, it’s time to take a closer look at SlotMonster […] The post Everything you need to know about SlotMonster Casino in 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.
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OpenAI Upgrades ChatGPT Deep Research with GPT-5.2
OpenAI Upgrades ChatGPT Deep Research with GPT-5.2 OpenAI has officially updated Deep Research in ChatGPT, transitioning its engine to the newly released GPT-5.2 model. The… TechCity
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SMIC Co-CEO Warns of AI Data Center Overbuild as Global Spending Surges
Zhao Haijun warned that companies are attempting to build “10 years’ worth” of AI data center capacity in one to two years, raising the risk that large portions of new infrastructure could sit idle. Zhao Haijun, co-chief executive of Semiconductor Manufacturing International Co. (SMIC), has cautioned that the breakneck pace of global AI data center […] The post SMIC Co-CEO Warns of AI Data Center Overbuild as Global Spending Surges appeared first on Tekedia.
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NLRB Drops Complaint Against SpaceX After Ruling Company Falls Under Railway Labor Act, Not NLRA Jurisdiction
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has formally dropped its 2024 complaint against SpaceX, concluding that the rocket company falls under the Railway Labor Act (RLA) rather than the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) that the NLRB enforces. In a February 6, 2026, letter to attorneys representing eight fired SpaceX employees, NLRB Regional Director Danielle […] The post NLRB Drops Complaint Against SpaceX After Ruling Company Falls Under Railway Labor Act, Not NLRA Jurisdiction appeared first on Tekedia.
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The Role of Visual Storytelling in Driving Tech Innovation Adoption Across Markets
Let’s be honest: most people don’t adopt new technology due to a spec sheet. They adopt it because they get it. And they get it when they can see it, feel it, and imagine it fitting into their lives. That’s where visual storytelling comes in. Whether it’s a quick animation explaining how a product works […]
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Why your Android phone is hanging and how to fix it
Sometimes, your relatively new Android phone acts out by spontaneously hanging. These are some of the reasons why and how to fix it.
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MTN SA Marks 300 Million Subscriber Milestone
MTN SA is celebrating a major MTN global milestone by rewarding 300,000 subscribers with prizes. From now until 19 April 2026, MTN SA customers stand a chance to win weekly rewards designed to say a sincere “Y’ello and thank you” to the people who power the MTN Nation. To qualify, customers simply need to recharge […]
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Check Point Warns of 44% Surge in Valentine’s Day Phishing Ahead of 14 February
As Valentine’s Day 2026 approaches, people are turning to online shopping, digital dating, and last-minute gift ideas. Unfortunately, cybercriminals are doing the same. Check Point researchers have identified a sharp rise in Valentine-themed phishing websites, fraudulent stores, and fake dating platforms designed to steal personal data and payment information. Attackers build these domains around common […]
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Comparison Of Smartwatches Under 50k Naira: Top Budget Picks
Comparison Of Smartwatches Under 50k Naira: Top Budget Picks This practical comparison of smartwatches under 50k naira highlights reliable budget picks available in Nigeria, including Haylou LS05S, Amazfit Bip U, Infinix XWatch 3 WE, and Redmi Watch 5 Active. It explains key buying criteria, price pointers, pros and cons, and where to check local stock before you buy. TechCity
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Kaspersky Warns Against ‘Valentine’s Gift’ Card Scams
Looking for a gift for your soulmate on February 14th and think that a gift card would be a nice option? Just remember that when digital trends rapidly rise in popularity with customers, they are also gaining traction with scammers looking to use them as bait. Kaspersky has spotted a wave of phishing and malicious campaigns aimed at gift card owners and people […]
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👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – inDrive’s new side hustle
In today's edition: Quick Fire 🔥 with John Ohio || South Africans, say hello to inDrive ads! || Nigeria’s 2027 digital transformation goal || Who secured the bag? 💰
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Quick Fire 🔥 with John Ohio
Beyond his work at SeamlessHR, John has contributed to fintech infrastructure projects spanning mobile money systems, agency banking platforms, and multi-country product rollouts. He has collaborated closely with engineering and executive teams to modernise legacy systems and improve reliability at scale. He also engages in community-driven design initiatives, speaking and mentoring within the African tech ecosystem, and writing about systems thinking and enterprise design maturity.
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BankrCoin Surpasses $100M Market Capitalization 
BankrCoin ($BNKR), the native token of the Bankr AI agent platform, has surpassed a $100 million market cap recently, with live data showing it fluctuating around $107M–$113M depending on the source. The token is trading at approximately $0.00107–$0.00113, up significantly in the last 24 hours often 30–40%+ in recent sessions, with high trading volume exceeding […] The post BankrCoin Surpasses $100M Market Capitalization  appeared first on Tekedia.
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X Money By xAI Currently Live in Closed Beta
During an xAI all-hands meeting, Elon Musk confirmed that X Money; the payments feature integrated into the X platform is currently live in a closed beta internally among company employees. He stated they expect to roll it out to a limited external beta in the next month or two; so roughly March–April 2026, followed by […] The post X Money By xAI Currently Live in Closed Beta appeared first on Tekedia.
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MoonPay Launches “MoonPay Deposits” to Simplify Wallet-to-Wallet Transfer on Telegram 
MoonPay has recently launched a feature called MoonPay Deposits that simplifies wallet-to-wallet crypto transfers, and it’s now integrated directly into Telegram’s self-custodial TON Wallet (part of Wallet in Telegram). Users can send crypto from any supported external wallet or blockchain like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, stablecoins like USDC/USDT on various networks to fund their TON Wallet […] The post MoonPay Launches “MoonPay Deposits” to Simplify Wallet-to-Wallet Transfer on Telegram  appeared first on Tekedia.
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Crypto Industry Split Threatens Progress of U.S. Market Structure Bill, Coinbase Fingered
The CLARITY Act is intended to end years of regulatory ambiguity by formally splitting oversight between the SEC and CFTC, but internal industry disagreements — particularly over stablecoin rewards and supervisory authority — have slowed its progress in the Senate. Washington’s long-running effort to establish a coherent federal framework for digital assets has entered a […] The post Crypto Industry Split Threatens Progress of U.S. Market Structure Bill, Coinbase Fingered appeared first on Tekedia.
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Inaugural Ai Everything MEA Egypt Opens with Sovereign AI and Global Intelligence Infrastructure at the Forefront
Inaugural Ai Everything MEA Egypt Opens with Sovereign AI and Global Intelligence Infrastructure at the Forefront Ai Everything Middle East & Africa (MEA) Egypt opened today to capacity crowds and high engagement, bringing together 350+ AI enterprises… TechCity
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The Cost of Invisibility: How African SMEs Lose Revenue Online
The Cost of Invisibility: How African SMEs Lose Revenue Online Across Africa, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the economy. They create jobs, drive innovation,… TechCity
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Vincent Mabaso appointed Head of Channel – Africa, Check Point Software Technologies
Vincent Mabaso appointed Head of Channel – Africa, Check Point Software Technologies Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a global leader in AI-powered, cloud-delivered cyber security, today announced the… TechCity
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Biggest Giveaway: Spartans Offers One-of-One Mansory Jesko While RealPrize & McLuck Stick to the Old Basic Play
Energy is rising across the best online crypto casino platforms as Spartans introduces something few players ever expect to see: a one-of-one Mansory Koenigsegg Jesko giveaway that shifts normal gameplay into a rare and intense moment. Every spin and every wager now carries the possibility of landing a truly unique prize, building strong anticipation that […] The post Biggest Giveaway: Spartans Offers One-of-One Mansory Jesko While RealPrize & McLuck Stick to the Old Basic Play appeared first on Tekedia.
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Love Is in the Air — and So Are Scammers: Valentine’s Day 2026 Threats to Watch For
Love Is in the Air — and So Are Scammers: Valentine’s Day 2026 Threats to Watch For As Valentine’s Day 2026 approaches, people are turning to online shopping, digital dating, and last-minute gift ideas. Unfortunately,… TechCity
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Spartans vs. DraftKings & BetRivers: Why 33% CashRake Redefines the Top Crypto Casino
The contemporary top crypto casino dialogue has moved past superficial perks or brief deals; it now centers on durability, user mindset, and systems designed for lasting participation. As digital gambling environments grow, only a few brands regularly appear in talks regarding volume, trust, and usage. DraftKings and BetRivers have established firm spots in legalized sectors, […] The post Spartans vs. DraftKings & BetRivers: Why 33% CashRake Redefines the Top Crypto Casino appeared first on Tekedia.
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Time Running Out: ZKP Stage 2 Ends in 6 Days While Aave Weakens & Hedera Slips Below $0.09
Market activity over recent sessions paints a cautious picture. Aave crypto is now trading close to $106.94 after falling under major moving averages, showing that selling pressure has increased steadily. At the same time, Hedera crypto has dropped below the $0.09 mark, adding to concerns about short term weakness. With both assets struggling to regain […] The post Time Running Out: ZKP Stage 2 Ends in 6 Days While Aave Weakens & Hedera Slips Below $0.09 appeared first on Tekedia.
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Kenya’s Payment Giant M-PESA Launches Ziidi Trader, Making NSE Trading Easy For Kenyans
M-PESA, Kenya’s leading mobile money platform, has just made trading on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) easier for everyday Kenyans. On Tuesday, Safaricom announced the launch of Ziidi Trader, a new service on M-Pesa that allows users to buy and sell shares on the NSE directly from their phones, simplifying stock trading and opening up […] The post Kenya’s Payment Giant M-PESA Launches Ziidi Trader, Making NSE Trading Easy For Kenyans appeared first on Tekedia.
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‘A Huge Mistake’: Peter Schiff Criticizes Gold-To-Bitcoin Sellers
American investor and strong Gold advocate Peter Schiff, has renewed his criticism of Bitcoin, arguing that investors who sold their gold holdings to buy the cryptocurrency made “a huge mistake.” The longtime Bitcoin critic insists that abandoning the traditional safe-haven asset for digital coins could prove increasingly costly, especially as market volatility persists and economic […] The post ‘A Huge Mistake’: Peter Schiff Criticizes Gold-To-Bitcoin Sellers appeared first on Tekedia.
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Fed Set for Extended Pause as January Jobs Beat Masks 2025 Hiring Stall
January’s 130,000 job gain offers the Federal Reserve breathing room, but sweeping downward revisions show hiring in 2025 nearly flatlined, complicating the policy outlook. Federal Reserve officials appear poised to keep interest rates steady for longer after new data showed the U.S. labor market opened 2026 in firmer shape than forecast, even as major revisions […] The post Fed Set for Extended Pause as January Jobs Beat Masks 2025 Hiring Stall appeared first on Tekedia.
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Musk Restructures xAI Amid Co-Founder Exodus and Regulatory Scrutiny
xAI has undergone a reorganization “to improve speed of execution,” Elon Musk said, as the company grapples with leadership exits, regulatory probes, and a blockbuster merger with SpaceX. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday confirmed that his artificial intelligence company, xAI, has implemented a reorganization that resulted in the departure of some employees, marking another […] The post Musk Restructures xAI Amid Co-Founder Exodus and Regulatory Scrutiny appeared first on Tekedia.
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House Rebukes Trump, Passes Resolution Disapproving Tariffs on Canada as GOP Divisions Spill Into Open
In a rare and politically fraught move, the House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a resolution disapproving of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada, delivering an unmistakable rebuke to one of the president’s defining economic policies and exposing fault lines within the Republican conference. The resolution passed 219–211, with several Republicans breaking ranks to join […] The post House Rebukes Trump, Passes Resolution Disapproving Tariffs on Canada as GOP Divisions Spill Into Open appeared first on Tekedia.
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Brad Jacobs Doubles Down on Scale as QXO Strikes $2.25bn Kodiak Acquisition Deal
Building-products distributor QXO has agreed to acquire privately held Kodiak Building Partners for about $2.25 billion, according to two people with direct knowledge of the matter, who spoke to Reuters. The transaction marks QXO’s second major deal after its $11 billion purchase of Beacon Roofing Supply last year and signals a renewed push by Jacobs […] The post Brad Jacobs Doubles Down on Scale as QXO Strikes $2.25bn Kodiak Acquisition Deal appeared first on Tekedia.
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Top Metrics NFL Bettors Should Know for Smarter Wagering
The divide between winning and losing NFL bettors comes down to information quality rather than quantity. Successful bettors track fundamentally different statistics that actually predict outcomes rather than just making them feel informed. Total yardage represents one of the most misleading statistics commonly cited. A team gaining 450 yards on 90 plays performed worse than […] The post Top Metrics NFL Bettors Should Know for Smarter Wagering appeared first on Tekedia.
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Blockchain Transparency and the Future of Provably Fair Platforms
Blockchain technology is reshaping the foundation of online gambling by introducing a level of transparency that traditional systems could never fully achieve. For years, players had to rely on trust, licenses, and third-party audits to believe that game results were random and payouts were honest. Today, decentralized ledgers change this balance by allowing anyone to […] The post Blockchain Transparency and the Future of Provably Fair Platforms appeared first on Tekedia.
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Cadence Unveils AI ‘Super Agent’ to Accelerate Chip Design as U.S.-China Tech Race Intensifies
Cadence says its new ChipStack AI Super Agent can cut certain chip design tasks by up to 10 times, targeting one of the most time-consuming bottlenecks in semiconductor development. Cadence Design Systems on Tuesday introduced a virtual artificial intelligence “agent” aimed at reshaping how advanced computer chips are designed, positioning the tool at the center […] The post Cadence Unveils AI ‘Super Agent’ to Accelerate Chip Design as U.S.-China Tech Race Intensifies appeared first on Tekedia.
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Financial Sponsors Poised to Drive Dealmaking Surge in 2026 as Pressure Mounts to Return Capital, Goldman Sachs CEO Says
Private equity firms and other financial sponsors are entering a critical phase where the need to return capital to investors is accelerating merger and acquisition activity, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon told attendees at the UBS Financial Services Conference on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The comments signal growing optimism for a robust M&A environment in […] The post Financial Sponsors Poised to Drive Dealmaking Surge in 2026 as Pressure Mounts to Return Capital, Goldman Sachs CEO Says appeared first on Tekedia.
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Hong Kong to Issue First Stablecoin Licenses in March, Testing Limits of Crypto Reform Under Beijing’s Watch
Hong Kong is moving toward granting its first stablecoin licenses as early as March, advancing a tightly controlled digital-asset regime that regulators describe as pragmatic financial innovation rather than a retreat from China’s broader hostility to cryptocurrency activity. Eddie Yue, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), told the Legislative Council on Feb. […] The post Hong Kong to Issue First Stablecoin Licenses in March, Testing Limits of Crypto Reform Under Beijing’s Watch appeared first on Tekedia.
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