African Tech Funding is Flowing Again, but not How Many Headlines Suggest
The latest headline from Disrupt Africa, that startups raised $382 million in Q1 2026, a 35% year-on-year increase, sounds like […]
Technology
Global
What Do Easter Eggs Reveal About Who Controls Software?
Easter eggs began as quiet acts of defiance, hidden by programmers who wanted their names remembered in systems that erased
Indian IT Sector Faces Tepid Quarter Amid AI and Rupee Pressure
India’s major information technology firms are expected to report a subdued fourth quarter, as global uncertainty, fears of artificial intelligence
China Tightens Rules on Digital Humans and Child Safety
China is moving to impose tighter controls on so-called “digital humans,” introducing sweeping draft regulations that target how artificial intelligence
Europe, United States
Why Are People Attacking Food Delivery Robots?
Who truly owns the sidewalks, people or machines? As delivery robots spread across cities in the US and UK, rising
United States
Apple Rushes Security Fix for Older iPhones amid Spyware Threat
Apple has issued an urgent security update for older iPhones and iPads in response to a rapidly escalating cyber threat
Europe
WhatsApp Alerts Italian Users about Fake App Spying on Them
WhatsApp has alerted hundreds of users after uncovering a covert spyware campaign that disguised itself as a legitimate version of
United States
Iran Threatens U.S. Tech Giants as Conflict Widens
After warning that companies including Nvidia, Apple and Microsoft could be “legitimate targets,” Iran’s Revolutionary Guard signaled a sharp escalation,
Asia
AI Breakthroughs by Huawei Wins Over Big Tech, Including Alibaba and ByteDance
Huawei is gaining fresh ground in the global artificial intelligence race, with two of China’s biggest technology companies (Alibaba and
United States
Meta Hit with Massive $375 Million Penalty over Child Safety Failures
A New Mexico jury has ordered Meta Platforms to pay $375 million in civil penalties after finding that the social
Beyond the Login: Re-engineering African EdTech for Real Impact
The rollout of an EdTech pilot programme is often measured by visible signals. Thousands of tablets deployed. Active user dashboards
United States
Don’t Trust Microsoft’s Copilot On A Friday Afternoon
By Friday afternoon, when the workweek’s urgency gives way to fatigue and shortcuts, relying on tools like Microsoft Copilot can