Artificial intelligence stocks rallied on Monday after Anthropic disclosed its plans for an initial public offering, offering investors a fresh reason to buy into the sector even as concerns over debt-funded infrastructure spending continue to weigh on the industry. Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company, gained nearly 3%, while Microsoft and Amazon each advanced almost […] The post AI Stocks Rally as Anthropic IPO Filing Revives Investor Interest in Chipmakers and Data Centers appeared first on Tekedia.

The artificial intelligence infrastructure boom is facing a growing test of financial sustainability as investors reassess the risks of companies built around renting computing power to AI developers. The sell-off has hit neocloud providers particularly hard, with concerns about rising borrowing costs, mounting debt and uncertain returns on infrastructure spending spilling into the wider semiconductor […] The post Neocloud Stocks Slide as AI Debt Fears Raise Questions Over $6tn Infrastructure Boom appeared first on Tekedia.

Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees across several countries as the technology giant seeks to balance its expanding artificial intelligence infrastructure investments with tighter cost management. The programme covers eligible employees in the United States, Canada, India and the United Kingdom at experience level 70 or below, according to the company. CNBC […] The post Microsoft Offers Buyouts to 60,000 Employees as AI Infrastructure Spending Drives Cost-Cutting appeared first on Tekedia.

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro series recorded modest global sales growth during its first three weeks on the market, with stronger demand in China helping offset declines in the United States and Japan as higher prices and limited product improvements weighed on consumers. Sales of the iPhone 18 Pro models were 3.1% higher than those of […] The post Apple iPhone 18 Pro Sales Rise 3.1% as China Offsets Weakness in US and Japan appeared first on Tekedia.

Anthropic has taken a major step towards becoming a publicly traded company after unveiling its Form S-1 registration statement on Monday, bringing its long-anticipated initial public offering closer to reality while disclosing that its legal battle with the Trump administration and the US Department of Defense could threaten revenue and disrupt operations. The artificial intelligence […] The post Kalshi Traders Put 95% Odds on Anthropic’s IPO Debut in 2026 appeared first on Tekedia.

Anthropic’s long-awaited S-1 filing became public on October 26, 2026, marking a major milestone in the artificial intelligence industry and setting the stage for a potentially historic initial public offering. The company behind Claude plans to list its Class A shares on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol ANT. Investors are watching closely because the […] The post Anthropic’s S-1 Filing: How the AI Giant’s IPO Could Impact Stocks, Crypto, Bonds and Yields appeared first on Tekedia.

Argentina’s decision to drop its criminal investigation into President Javier Milei over the collapse of the LIBRA cryptocurrency token marks a significant development in a controversy that raised questions about political accountability, investor protection, and the influence of public officials in digital asset markets. The token, which suffered a dramatic 95% price decline, attracted widespread […] The post Argentina Crypto Scandal Puts Political Endorsements Under Scrutiny appeared first on Tekedia.

Franklin Templeton is expanding its presence in digital assets after registering two Bitcoin dividend reinvestment plan exchange-traded funds with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for listing on Nasdaq and adding $150 million in tokenized fund shares to the XRP Ledger. The developments highlight the asset manager’s growing interest in connecting traditional investment products with […] The post Franklin Templeton Expands Crypto Strategy With Bitcoin DRIP ETFs and $150 Million XRP Ledger Tokenization appeared first on Tekedia.

Klump, a Buy Now, Pay Later technology company, has shut down operations, ending its efforts to make instalment payments more accessible to consumers and businesses through its Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) platform. The company’s co-founder and chief executive officer, Celestine Omin, announced the closure, reflecting on the company’s journey, its milestones, and the challenges […] The post Klump Closes Operations After Five Years of Bringing Buy Now, Pay Later to Nigerian Consumers appeared first on Tekedia.

Why your MTN data finishes fast: 5 phone settings to change today MTN says auto-downloads, background apps and HD video are why data runs out fast. Here is how to change those settings on Android and iPhone in five minutes. TechCity

Anthropic’s artificial intelligence model Claude bypassed a paywall to access publicly available aggregate voter counts maintained by the US state of Georgia without human authorization, the company said on Sunday, raising fresh questions about how AI systems are breaking access restrictions on government websites. Anthropic said Claude did not access Georgia’s voter registration system, alter […] The post Anthropic Says Claude Bypassed Paywall to Access Georgia Voter Counts Without Authorization appeared first on Tekedia.

Tradition exists in constant tension with progress. For Scottish women, this tension is particularly acute. Scotland’s cultural identity is wrapped in deeply rooted traditions: kilts, whisky, bagpipes, clan histories, religious practices. These traditions carry meaning and beauty. They’re also, historically, defined largely by male experience and male authority. A new generation of Scottish women is […] The post Breaking Traditions Without Losing Identity: How Modern Scottish Women Are Redefining Heritage appeared first on Tekedia.

The manufacturing sector has recorded a significant improvement, with S&P Global’s flash manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rising to 56.0, its highest level in 53 months. The reading signals a stronger pace of industrial activity and suggests that manufacturers are experiencing improved business conditions amid changing economic circumstances. The development offers an encouraging indication of […] The post S&P Global’s Flash Manufacturing PMI Hits 56.0, Signaling Strong Industrial Expansion appeared first on Tekedia.

The cryptocurrency industry is facing renewed scrutiny over political connections and cybersecurity as Senator Richard Blumenthal investigates payments made by Tether to a firm associated with Bo Hines. While Bitcoin Core updates its security policy in response to the growing role of artificial intelligence in vulnerability detection. These  developments highlight two critical challenges confronting the […] The post Cryptocurrency Industry Faces New Scrutiny Over Political Connections and Cybersecurity appeared first on Tekedia.

The artificial intelligence industry is facing two significant developments as Meta reportedly launches a $35 billion equity offering to finance its expanding AI infrastructure and OpenAI withdraws live internet access from frontier model training following a DNS misconfiguration exploit. These developments highlight the growing financial demands of artificial intelligence and the security challenges confronting companies […] The post AI Infrastructure Funding and Cybersecurity Become Major Technology Industry Priorities appeared first on Tekedia.

Keystone, a manufacturer of cryptocurrency hardware wallets, has disclosed a website security breach that exposed customers’ personal information, including names and shipping addresses. The incident has raised renewed concerns about the privacy risks facing cryptocurrency investors, particularly those who purchase physical security devices designed to protect their digital assets from online threats. Hardware wallets are […] The post Keystone Data Breach Exposes Hardware Wallet Buyers’ Names and Addresses appeared first on Tekedia.

African sports fans are not short of content. They are short of content that speaks to them in their own language, at the moment the match is happening. That gap is a business opportunity, and few founders treat it as one. A useful case study sits far from Lagos. Consider thsport, a Thai-language sports news […] The post A Thai Sports Site’s Lessons for African Media Founders appeared first on Tekedia.

Apple’s Oct. 26 updates fix more than 160 security flaws. Here is which one your iPhone needs iOS 27.2 fixes 163 flaws, older iPhones get their own patch, and Siri AI adds five languages. Here is which update your iPhone needs. TechCity

Oil prices fell on Monday after a strong rally last week, as diplomatic efforts to ease the conflict involving the United States and Iran raised hopes of reduced supply disruptions. Continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, however, kept traders wary of further escalation and limited expectations of a sustained price decline. Brent crude futures fell […] The post Oil Prices Retreat From Six-Month Highs as Iran Mediation Offers Hope but Saudi Attacks Sustain Supply Fears appeared first on Tekedia.

China has injected approximately $19 billion into its stock market in an effort to stop its longest losing streak on record, highlighting growing concerns about investor confidence and financial market stability. Meanwhile, South Korea has postponed the implementation of its proposed 22% cryptocurrency gains tax until 2029, providing digital asset investors with additional time before […] The post Beijing Deploys $19 Billion to Boost Investor Confidence As South Korea Crypto Tax Delay Offers Relief to Digital Asset Investors appeared first on Tekedia.

Brazil’s stock market has suffered a dramatic 20% decline following the unexpected reelection of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, highlighting the uncertainty that political developments can create for investors. The sharp sell-off reflects concerns about the country’s economic direction, government spending, fiscal discipline, and the potential consequences of another Lula administration for businesses and […] The post Brazil’s Political Uncertainty Triggers Market Volatility and Investor Caution appeared first on Tekedia.

The growing debate over tokenized stock trading has intensified after Wells Fargo, Arm and Intuit joined 22 companies opposing the trading of tokenized equities on OKX. The opposition highlights increasing tensions between traditional financial institutions and cryptocurrency platforms seeking to bring conventional stocks onto blockchain networks. At the center of the dispute is how publicly […] The post Wells Fargo, Arm and Intuit Join 22 Companies Opposing Tokenized Stocks on OKX appeared first on Tekedia.

Bitcoin slipped below the $80,000 threshold as traders reduced their exposure to risk ahead of this week’s Federal Reserve meeting, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding cryptocurrency markets despite renewed institutional investment. The decline came even as spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded $301 million in net inflows, ending a two-week streak of withdrawals and signaling that some […] The post Bitcoin ETF Flows Recover as BTC Traders Prepare for Interest Rate Decision appeared first on Tekedia.

Brent crude oil prices plunged nearly 7% following reports that US President Donald Trump declined Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request for joint military strikes against Iran. The sharp decline highlights how geopolitical developments in the Middle East continue to influence global energy markets, with traders reassessing the possibility of a wider regional conflict that […] The post Investors Reassess Oil Supply Risks After Reports of US Restraint on Iran appeared first on Tekedia.

Asia-focused banks are heading into their third-quarter earnings season facing renewed pressure from volatile bond markets, persistent inflation and currency instability, raising concerns about profitability, capital strength and future shareholder payouts despite their relatively healthy deposit bases. Rising long-term government bond yields are increasing the risk of losses on banks’ bond holdings, while higher borrowing […] The post Bond Market Turmoil and Sticky Inflation Threaten Asian Banks’ Profits Ahead of Earnings appeared first on Tekedia.

IDG Capital has emerged as the leading bidder for the electronics assembly equipment business of Hong Kong-listed ASMPT, in a potential transaction that could value the unit at more than $1 billion as demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure boosts the semiconductor manufacturing supply chain. Three people familiar with the matter told Reuters that IDG Capital […] The post IDG Capital Leads Race to Buy ASMPT Electronics Assembly Unit in Deal Valued Above $1 Billion appeared first on Tekedia.

DStv Kenya has four new packages from 5 November. Here’s what each one costs DStv Kenya's Starter, Select, Sports and Ultimate packages start 5 November at KSh 750 to KSh 7,300. Here's what each gets you. TechCity

Financial markets are preparing for a pivotal week as investors turn their attention to blockbuster earnings from Microsoft, Alphabet and Amazon, alongside a crucial Federal Reserve interest rate decision, key US inflation data and the Bank of Japan’s latest monetary policy update. The combination of corporate earnings and major economic announcements could determine the direction […] The post AI Spending and Cloud Computing Growth Under the Spotlight as Big Tech Reports Earnings appeared first on Tekedia.

To create meaningful business value in manufacturing, leadership must adopt a problem-first approach to digital strategy—diagnosing operational friction first and choosing targeted technologies that directly resolve concrete pain points to drive performance and sustainable growth.

We Tested Nosh and Prestmit. Here is Our Honest Review If you are looking for a platform to sell your gift cards, or convert your crypto, buy digital assets, or even pay bills, Nosh and Prestmit are two names you are likely to come across. Both platforms offer far more than just gift card trading. You can sell gift cards, convert crypto, and access different […] TechCity

A stolen password can be changed in a minute. A stolen face cannot. That simple asymmetry sits at the centre of Q-AmFatec, a biometric identity platform from Ameritec IPS. It pairs familiar anti-fraud tools with an unusual extra: post-quantum encryption for the face data itself. “Security can’t be patched. It must be built.” A graphic […] The post Your Face Can’t Be Reset. That’s the Problem Q-AmFatec Is Trying to Solve appeared first on Tekedia.