Peacock is raising subscription prices for the fourth time in four years, adding to a broader wave of price increases across the streaming industry as platforms seek to improve profitability while continuing to spend heavily on sports, original programming and new technology. Starting August 18, Peacock’s cheapest ad-supported Select plan will increase to $8.99 a […] The post Peacock Raises Streaming Prices Again as Subscriber Base Reaches 48 Million appeared first on Tekedia.

Meta Platforms went on trial in California on Tuesday in one of the most consequential legal challenges yet over the impact of social media on children, as 29 U.S. states accuse the company of designing Facebook and Instagram to keep young users hooked while failing to adequately protect them. The six-week trial in federal court […] The post Meta’s Landmark Trial With 29 U.S. States, Over Claims Facebook, Instagram Harmed Children, Kicks Off appeared first on Tekedia.

Beyond visibility: What Africa’s digital economy owes its women leaders By Kadi Diallo, Head of Content for Africa Tech Festival Look across Africa’s technology sector today, and you’ll… TechCity

Africa is scaling at pace. AI adoption is accelerating, digital infrastructure is expanding and industries from finance to public services are transforming. The opportunity is clear. The real question is ownership. Who controls the platforms, the data and the value created along the way?  This is often framed as a trade-off between speed and sovereignty. […]

A new study from global telecom data provider Tarifica finds that small, low-cost postpaid mobile plans are disappearing in a number of markets, pushing up the minimum amount consumers must spend for postpaid service. Using data from Tarifica’s Telecom Pricing Intelligence Platform (TPIP), the study compared the cheapest standard consumer postpaid plans across 44 markets […]

Afriex (https://www.Afriex.com/), the cross-border payments infrastructure company processing more than $600 million in annual payment volume, today announced a new sponsor and settlement banking partnership with Global Innovations Bank (GIB). The relationship strengthens the banking infrastructure behind Afriex’s B2B PaymentsAPI, enabling faster settlement, expanded regulatory support, and Global USD Account access for businesses moving money […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) systems are not neutral. They are designed, trained and deployed by human beings, and they learn from historical data that may itself reflect entrenched patterns of discrimination. Where AI is used to make or inform employment decisions, such as hiring, promotion, performance assessment, or pay determinations, there is a material risk that […]

Anthropic’s revenue growth is accelerating at a pace that is reshaping expectations for the artificial intelligence industry, with the Claude maker’s annualized revenue run rate surpassing $65 billion by the end of July, according to people familiar with the company’s financial performance cited by Bloomberg. The latest figure represents a dramatic increase from roughly $47 […] The post Anthropic Revenue Surges Past $65 Billion, Fueling Expectations for Record AI IPO appeared first on Tekedia.

As organizations navigate increasing complexity, the call for authentic, purpose-driven leadership has never been stronger. Businesses today operate in an environment shaped by technological disruption, geopolitical uncertainty, changing consumer expectations, economic volatility and rapid shifts in workplace culture. In such conditions, traditional leadership models built primarily around authority, hierarchy and short-term performance are increasingly being […] The post Authentic, Purpose-Driven Leadership in an Era of Complexity appeared first on Tekedia.

Global fashion brands are increasingly under pressure to rethink how products are designed, manufactured and disposed of. Sustainability is no longer limited to the choice of fabrics or the efficiency of production. Instead, brands are looking across the entire garment ecosystem, including the often-overlooked trims and accessories that determine how a product functions, looks and […] The post The Future of Sustainable Trims and Accessories in Fashion appeared first on Tekedia.

Investing in stocks when the market is at an all-time high presents a familiar dilemma. Investors may fear that prices have risen too far and that a correction is inevitable, yet staying on the sidelines can mean missing further gains. In August 2026, this debate has become particularly relevant as the S&P 500 has reached […] The post The Bull and Bear Case for Investing in Stocks With the Market at an All-Time High appeared first on Tekedia.

Anthropic’s plan to introduce an invisible watermark into text generated by its Claude AI models is facing growing criticism, with tech blogger John Gruber saying that the technology could compromise one of the most fundamental functions of a language model: choosing the best possible words for a user. Gruber, who writes the influential Daring Fireball […] The post “Perversion of writing:” Anthropic’s Claude Watermark Plan Draws Pushback From Daring Fireball’s John Gruber appeared first on Tekedia.

iPhone locked to owner means that the iPhone the device is still linked to a previous Apple account, it is also called iCloud Activation Lock. If you do not know the previous Apple account, you may need an iPhone unlocker to help you remove iCloud activaiton lock. In this guide, we will introduce you top […]

Seeing the Google verification screen after resetting a Samsung phone can be confusing, especially if you don’t remember the Google Account previously synced with the device. This is caused by Factory Reset Protection (FRP), a security feature designed to prevent unauthorized use of a phone after a factory reset. If the Samsung phone belongs to […]

AI startup Wispr Flow has nearly tripled its valuation to $2 billion in nine months, highlighting growing investor interest in voice-based artificial intelligence as businesses look for faster ways to create content and perform workplace tasks without relying on keyboards. The San Francisco-based company said Monday it raised $280 million in a Series B funding […] The post Wispr Flow Valuation Nearly Triples to $2bn as Investors Bet on AI Voice Computing appeared first on Tekedia.

Groq has raised $350 million in new funding at a $3.5 billion valuation as the artificial intelligence startup accelerates its transformation from an AI chip developer into a cloud and data-center provider built around Nvidia’s computing hardware. The funding round was led by investment firm Disruptive, with planned participation from Nvidia, according to the company. […] The post Groq Raises $350m at $3.5bn Valuation as AI Chip Startup Pivots to Nvidia-Powered Cloud appeared first on Tekedia.

The cryptocurrency market is entering another period of uncertainty as two developments highlight the changing appetite for digital assets: XRP whale inflows to Binance have fallen to their lowest level since 2021. Grayscale has withdrawn exchange-traded fund registrations for Cardano, Polkadot and Hedera. Together, the developments point to a market becoming increasingly selective about where […] The post XRP Whales Go Quiet as Grayscale Pulls Three Altcoin ETF Filings appeared first on Tekedia.

YouTube is changing the way it counts video views, allowing a view to be recorded as soon as a video begins playing or a user enters a live broadcast, a move that could significantly increase publicly displayed view counts across the platform. The Google-owned video platform announced Monday that the new system will take effect […] The post YouTube to Count Views From the Moment Videos Start, Redefining How Creators Measure Reach appeared first on Tekedia.

Reddit is testing a new way to turn its most popular conversations into audio and video, as the social media company seeks to expand how users consume its text-heavy content and capture engagement that is increasingly shifting toward short-form and spoken media. Starting Monday, Reddit will test an initial version of what it calls a […] The post Reddit Tests “Video Reddit” as It Turns Viral Posts Into Audio and Video Content appeared first on Tekedia.

Nvidia has agreed to provide a guarantee of up to $105 billion to support OpenAI’s lease of a massive data center campus in Ohio being developed by SoftBank-owned SB Energy, deepening the chipmaker’s role in financing the infrastructure required to sustain the artificial intelligence boom. Nvidia said Monday it will also invest $1.5 billion in […] The post Nvidia to Guarantee Up to $105 Billion for OpenAI Data Center in Ohio appeared first on Tekedia.

FWA has staged a notable rebound after announcing that the launch of its FWAir NFT collection will begin this week, drawing renewed attention from traders, collectors, and participants across the digital asset market. The announcement has provided fresh momentum to the project at a time when NFT markets are once again searching for catalysts capable […] The post FWA Rebounds as FWAir NFT Launch Fuels Renewed Market Interest appeared first on Tekedia.

Hong Kong’s ambitious push to establish itself as a regulated digital-asset hub has encountered an uncomfortable early test after an independent security review raised serious concerns about HKD At Par (HKDAP). The city’s first regulated Hong Kong-dollar stablecoin to reach the market. The token, launched by Anchorpoint Financial on August 12, 2026, was designed to […] The post Hong Kong’s First Licensed Stablecoin Fails a Security Review appeared first on Tekedia.

Fireblocks, the enterprise platform securing more than $14 trillion in digital asset transactions, today appointed Elad Roisman as Chief Regulatory and Policy Officer and General Counsel, Regulatory. Roisman will lead Fireblocks’ regulatory strategy and policy engagement, along with legal work on regulatory matters. He will also serve as Fireblocks’ principal liaison to regulators and standards […] The post Fireblocks Brings In Former SEC Commissioner As US Crypto Rules Take Shape, as Israel’s Largest Bank Plans Crypto Trading by 2027 appeared first on Tekedia.

PayPal’s rejection of a $53 billion takeover proposal and JPMorgan’s warning of a possible global food crisis next year may appear to belong to separate worlds. One concerns fintech consolidation and corporate valuation; the other involves fertilizer, shipping routes, climate and food inflation. Yet both developments reveal a common vulnerability in the global economy: systems […] The post PayPal’s $53 Billion Rejection and JPMorgan’s Global Food Crisis Warning appeared first on Tekedia.

The U.S. cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund market could be entering a more aggressive phase as Cboe BZX Exchange seeks approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list triple-leveraged Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. The proposed products would aim to deliver three times the daily performance of their respective underlying assets, potentially giving investors a new […] The post Cboe Seeks Approval for 3x Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs appeared first on Tekedia.

Kalshi, one of the fastest-growing prediction market platforms in the United States, is facing another major regulatory setback after a Washington state judge ordered the company to sharply restrict its operations. The ruling requires Kalshi to stop offering a broad range of event contracts to users in Washington state, intensifying a growing legal battle over […] The post Kalshi Faces Order to Halt Most Prediction Markets in Washington State appeared first on Tekedia.

World Liberty Financial, the cryptocurrency venture closely associated with the Trump family, has received preliminary conditional approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a federally chartered national trust bank. The development represents a significant step in the company’s effort to bring its stablecoin operations deeper into the regulated […] The post World Liberty Financial Receives Preliminary Approval to Become a Bank appeared first on Tekedia.

Many adults who smoke traditional cigarettes actively search for modern alternatives that fit better into daily life. Finding a practical path away from combustible tobacco remains a top personal goal for thousands of individuals every single day. Making a major lifestyle shift requires clear facts and reliable options. Exploring modern vapor devices provides a straightforward […] The post Reasons to Make the Switch from Cigarettes to Vaping appeared first on Tekedia.

The Canadian dollar climbed to a two-week high against the U.S. dollar on Monday as stronger-than-expected inflation pushed Canadian bond yields higher, while investors weighed the impact of a looming U.S. tariff deadline on the country’s economic recovery. The loonie was up 0.2% at C$1.3850 per U.S. dollar, or 72.20 U.S. cents, after touching C$1.3845, […] The post Canadian Dollar Hits Two-Week High as Hotter Inflation Complicates Rate Outlook Ahead of U.S. Tariff Deadline appeared first on Tekedia.

The financing of the artificial intelligence boom is moving into a new phase, with Wall Street increasingly treating data centers and the computing capacity inside them as infrastructure that can be financed with long-term debt rather than assets that technology companies must fund largely from their own balance sheets. A recent Securities and Exchange Commission […] The post U.S. SEC Guidance Clears a New Path for Debt-Fueled AI Data Center Expansion appeared first on Tekedia.