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Alexa+ Brings AI Conversations to Fire TV in Amazon’s Bold Push for the Living Room
Amazon is bringing its upgraded AI assistant, Alexa+, to Fire TV devices, introducing conversational capabilities that could transform how viewers search, watch, and interact...
Nigerian Tech Firm, Bloocloud Tek, Unveils BlooHR to Ease Payroll Headaches for Businesses
For many businesses across Nigeria, running payroll often feels like a monthly battle with outdated spreadsheets and scattered records. Now, Bloocloud Tek Consult has...
How Cortex Hub Is Using Hackathons to Mobilize 40 African Cities to Build the Continent’s First AI Agents
Cortex Hub, the South African innovation accelerator turning 15 next year, is embarking on a new initiative: a continent-wide hackathon to build Africa’s first...
OpenAI Turns ChatGPT Into a Shopping Assistant With New Feature That Helps Users Buy From Etsy and Shopify
OpenAI has unveiled “Instant Checkout” in ChatGPT, a new feature that allows users to search, compare, and buy products directly within the app. The...
Across Africa and Middle East, How South Africa’s AIRE is Betting on AI to Transform Real Estate
A South African startup is seeking to shake the real estate advisory space with the help of artificial intelligence. AIRE, short for Artificial Intelligence in...
Airtel to Build Tech Hubs in Nigeria and Congo, Pledges Boost for Africa’s Digital Talent
Telecoms giant Airtel Africa has announced plans to establish new technology hubs in Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo as part of its...
UK’s £1.5B Bailout of Jaguar Land Rover Sparks Questions on Cybersecurity and Accountability
The UK government has announced a £1.5 billion loan guarantee to rescue Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) after a cyberattack crippled the automaker’s production lines...
Snapchat Puts a Price on Memories: Free Storage Capped, Paid Plans Rolled Out
Snapchat is drawing a new line in the sand for users who have long relied on its Memories feature as a limitless photo and...
Microsoft Cuts Ties With Israeli Surveillance Project, Citing Civilian Privacy
Microsoft has blocked the Israeli military’s use of its cloud and AI infrastructure after revelations that the technology was being deployed in sweeping surveillance...
Heala: How this Nigerian Startup is Digitising Healthcare for Africans with AI-Powered Systems
When Nigeria went into lockdown in 2020, Ofuzim Anderson Oriahi, the CEO of Heala Tech, found himself confronting both a national crisis and a...
Artificial Intelligence: How Elon Musk’s xAI, Grok Lands Rock-Bottom U.S. Government AI Deal
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI has clinched a landmark federal contract that makes its chatbot Grok the most affordable AI service available to...
Job Cut: Kenya’s Ilara Health Announces Operations Restructuring Amid Funding Delays. Why It Matters
Kenyan e-health company Ilara Health has announced a sweeping review and restructuring of its operations after anticipated funding was delayed or withdrawn, a move...
