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Agriculture is a thirsty industry, consuming 70% of all fresh water used worldwide. In some countries, like India or Chile, it can be more than 90%. For Mario Bustamante, who lives in Chile, the problem hits close to home. “Lack of water is a big issue here,” he told TechCrunch. Bustamante is betting that AI can help slash water use in farms across the world. His startup, Instacrops, was originally founded to deploy internet-of-things (IoT) sensors on farms to warn farmers about damaging frost conditions, but as the hardware became commoditized, the company pivoted to software and water use. Now,…

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days kick off on Tuesday next week, but there are some good deals available this week too – and you don’t even need a Prime subscription for them. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 took a couple of weeks off from discounts, but now it’s back at it – with $150 off its normal price, you can have the base 256GB model for under $1,000. Doubling the storage is a $120 upgrade. If you compare the 512GB models, the Z Flip7 and the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 are just $30 apart. The Motorola boasts a…

Tesla has been hit with an enforcement action by California’s Department of Insurance (CDI) for routinely denying or delaying customer claims despite years of warnings from the state regulator, according to a new pair of filings. Tesla’s insurance arm, along with its partner State National Insurance Company, engaged in “willful unfair claims settlement practices” including “egregious delays in responding to policyholder claims in all steps” of the process and “unreasonable denials,” CDI wrote. This has allegedly caused “financial harm” and “distress to policyholders.” CDI first approached Tesla about these issues in 2022, according to the filings, yet it claims things…

The iQOO 15 is coming soon – the brand just confirmed some of its specs yesterday. Today, the iQOO 15 was spotted in two certification databases: SIRIM in Malaysia and the EEC platform in Europe. These certifications are necessary pre-launch approval steps, and they signify that we’re getting ever closer to the device’s official announcement. iQOO 15 certifications The iQOO 15 has the model number I2501, as revealed by these certifications. It’s already been confirmed to sport the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, support for wireless charging and USB 3.2, IP68 and IP69 dust and water…

The initiative aims to ensure that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is harnessed responsibly and purposefully to address Sierra Leone’s most pressing development challenges. The Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation,  in collaboration with the World Bank through the Sierra Leone Digital Transformation Project, has embarked on one of the world’s first national AI Readiness Assessments. The initiative aims to ensure that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is harnessed responsibly and purposefully to address Sierra Leone’s most pressing development challenges. The World Bank team joined government officials, academia, civil society, and private sector representatives in Freetown for the presentation of the initial findings and…

These offerings aim to address the increasing demand for professionals skilled in cutting-edge fields such as AI, ERP modernisation, and digital transformation. Vinsys,  a global leader in training and consulting services, has entered into a strategic partnership with SAP,  the world’s foremost enterprise software provider. Officially announced on September 24, the alliance underscores both companies’ dedication to driving enterprise innovation and transformation across the GCC region. The collaboration was inaugurated at the Royale Ballroom 2, Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai, showcasing how Vinsys’s deep regional knowledge complements SAP’s worldwide expertise in enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions. Together,…

The Lava Agni 3, unveiled last October, is due for a successor. The Indian handset maker hasn’t announced the launch date of the Agni 4 yet, but it has teased the smartphone on its website, revealing that the Agni 4 is scheduled to arrive in November. Lava Agni 3 The teaser shared by Lava confirms that the Agni 4 won’t feature a secondary display on its rear, like its predecessor, Agni 3, and it will also have a different rear camera layout. Like the launch date, Lava hasn’t revealed the Agni 4’s specs either, but expect the brand to kick…

This partnership will help demystify AI for the civil service and support public officials to use AI tools in their daily work. The Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Qhala, a leading digital transformation company based in Nairobi, Kenya, to introduce Artificial Intelligence into Sierra Leone’s public sector. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) during the Sierra Leone Innovation Showcase hosted by the Ministry. This partnership will help demystify AI for the civil service and support public officials to use AI tools in their…

A couple of days ago, Samsung made the Galaxy M07 official, and since then the Galaxy F07 has also been listed on the company’s Indian website. The M07, F07, and previously launched A07 are all the same device with different names and different colorways. The F07, for example, is only available in green, while the M07 is only offered in black. Samsung Galaxy F07 official images Like the other two devices it’s identical to, the Galaxy F07 has a 6.7-inch 720×1600 LCD screen with 90Hz refresh rate, the MediaTek Helio G99 SoC at the…

Through this initiative, ARPCE continues to promote modern and effective regulation, foster innovation, support operators in satellite deployment, and contribute to inclusive and sustainable digital development in the Republic of Congo. The Postal and Electronic Communications Regulatory Agency (ARPCE)  has reinforced its commitment to strengthening the regulation of the electronic communications sector through continued capacity building. From September 22 to 24, 2025, ARPCE’s Electronic Communications Networks and Services Directorate (DRSCE) conducted a strategic mission in France focused on telecommunications satellites. The delegation, led by the Director of Electronic Communications Networks and Services and supported by the Head of the Operators…