G7 leaders urge Trump to ease off trade war

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At a summit where host Canada worked to avoid stoking Trump's anger, and with attention on events in the Middle East, leaders still urged the US president to reverse course on his plans to impose even steeper tariffs on countries across the globe as …

Big tech on a quest for ideal AI device

AFP|Published

The ability to engage digital assistants as easily as speaking with friends is being built into eyewear, speakers, computers and smartphones, but some argue that ...

Navigating the cryptocurrency landscape: Insights from Binance's Hannes Wessels

Philippa Larkin|Published

In an exclusive interview, Hannes Wessels, General Manager for Southern and Francophone Africa at Binance, shares insights on the challenges of crypto regulation ...

Trump pocketed over $57m from crypto coin sales

AFP|Published

US President Donald Trump pocketed more than $57 million from token sales by the crypto venture he and his sons helped launch last year.

Google turns internet queries into conversations

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Explore how Google is revolutionising online searches with its new AI feature that turns queries into engaging conversations, making information more accessible ...

Apple targets spring 2026 for release of delayed Siri AI upgrade

Bloomberg|Published

Apple sets a spring 2026 target for its long-awaited Siri upgrade, promising to enhance the voice assistant's capabilities significantly. This pivotal update aims ...

India eyes reset of Canada ties with Modi's G7 visit

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Analysts hope it is a step towards repairing ties that soured in 2023, after Canada's then prime minister Justin Trudeau pointed the finger at New Delhi's involvement ...

Meta makes major investment in Scale AI, takes in CEO

AFP|Published

Company founder and chief executive Alexandr Wang will join Meta to help with the tech giant's own artificial intelligence efforts as part of the deal, according ...

Dollar-obsessed Argentines have a newfound love for buying gold

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Discover how Argentines are increasingly turning to gold as a reliable investment amid economic uncertainty, challenging their long-standing devotion to the dollar. ...

Nairobi startup's bid to be 'operating system for global South'

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Western tech firms have notoriously turned to cheap labour from emerging economies for tasks upstream of AI, such as arduous labelling of vast datasets used to "train" ...

Gender gap closes at fastest pace since pandemic, says WEF

Philippa Larkin|Published

Discover how the global gender gap has narrowed to 68. 8%, marking a significant milestone since the pandemic, as revealed in the latest World Economic Forum report. ...

London-bound plane crashes in India with 242 on board

AFP|Published

An AFP journalist saw people recovering bodies and firefighters trying to douse the smouldering wreckage after the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner smashed into a building. ...

African backer of tech unicorns eyes AI in healthcare deals

Bloomberg|Published

Chronos Capital, a pioneer in backing emerging market unicorns, is setting its sights on revolutionising healthcare through artificial intelligence. With industry ...

Trump-Musk showdown threatens US space plans

AFP|Published

For now, experts say mutual dependence should keep a full-blown rupture at bay, but the episode exposes just how disruptive any break could be.

UK regulator leads crackdown on 'finfluencers'

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Discover how the UK's Financial Conduct Authority is taking a stand against illegal promotions by financial influencers on social media, resulting in arrests and ...

Top scientist wants to prevent AI from going rogue

AFP|Published

Canadian computer science professor Yoshua Bengio is considered one of the godfathers of the artificial intelligence revolution and on Tuesday announced the launch ...

Gamers get hold of Nintendo's hotly awaited Switch 2

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The device, which features a bigger screen and more processing power, is an upgrade to the Switch that became a global phenomenon with hit games such as "Animal ...

Markets wobble as Trump-Xi talks offset by Musk row

AFP|Published

The much-anticipated discussions between the heads of the world's biggest economies fuelled hopes for an easing of tensions following Trump's "Liberation Day" global ...

No AI, no job. These companies are requiring workers to use the tech

The Washington Post|Published

Duolingo's recent shift to prioritise AI has sparked outrage among employees, but it's not alone. As companies like Meta and Shopify adopt AI-first strategies, workers ...

Around 20 000 VW workers agree to buyout amid overhaul

AFP|Published

Volkswagen faces a significant transformation as 20,000 workers in Germany agree to voluntary redundancy amid a challenging shift towards electric vehicles and fierce ...