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This initiative is aimed at addressing the significant challenge of limited access to affordable financing for the country”s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Payment solutions provider Pesapal  has announced a new strategic partnership with financial technology firm Pezesha  to pilot a data-driven credit solution in Uganda. This initiative is aimed at addressing the significant challenge of limited access to affordable financing for the country’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Despite the growing adoption of digital payments in Uganda, a major financial inclusion gap persists: nearly 60% of adults remain excluded from formal financing channels. This exclusion is a major barrier…

The HIROH Phone Powered by Murena is available to pre-order internationally now, including UK and USA Available for pre-order now internationally (including UK and USA) from Murena, it is the very first smartphone exclusively available with Murena’s /e/OS, a deGoogled open-source mobile operating system that does not collect user data and offers enhanced privacy features which give users control over their data, even when using third-party apps. The HIROH Phone Powered by Murena is unique in that it boasts enhanced privacy in combination with flagship-level specs – along with privacy kill switches, which cut off the phone’s cameras and microphones…

OpenAI is giving ChatGPT a new trick that works while you sleep. It’s called Pulse, and the goal is to make your mornings start with AI.ChatGPT Pulse starts rolling outOpenAI is previewing a new feature called ChatGPT Pulse, first arriving for Pro users on mobile. Pulse works in the background overnight, pulling from your chats, feedback, and even connected apps like Google Calendar to deliver a set of personalized updates each morning.You can shape what it researches by curating topics, marking what is useful or not, and everything shows up as swipeable cards you can skim quickly or tap into…

This new initiative was developed in collaboration with the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO). During the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Morocco’s Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform  officially announced the national launch of the “WE-Elevate” program. This new initiative was developed in collaboration with the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO). The “WE-Elevate” program is specifically designed to empower small, small, and medium enterprises led by women and youth. The program’s core goal is to support the capabilities of these entrepreneurs through comprehensive digital resources. These resources include e-learning modules, dedicated mentoring and mentorship services,…

Switchbot AI Art Frame shows off photos and AI art HomeComing Soon Gadget Flow EditorsSwitchBot AI Art FrameDisplay photos or AI-generated art in style, with the SwitchBot AI Art Frame. It works with the SwitchBot app and fits standard frames.Color E Ink Spectra 6: The display reproduces color while using little power, so images look natural and stay visible without a bright backlight.AI generation and photo uploads: Prompts in the SwitchBot app create new art, and you can upload personal photos. That way, the display always has fresh content!Battery life up to two years: The low-power E Ink panel and…

Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagship SoC at the recently concluded Snapdragon Summit, held in Maui, Hawaii. Alongside that, the chipmaker also introduced the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, developed “to give you more choices and flexibility, while still delivering flagship features.” While Qualcomm didn’t detail the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, it has shared key details about the chip. Like the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is also built on a 3nm process, and we are talking about a custom Oryon CPU here, with the prime core clocked at up to 3.8GHz and…

With this innovative launch, Orange becomes the first telecom operator in Egypt to provide digital gold trading services, empowering customers to buy and sell gold directly via My Orange application and Orange Cash Wallet. OrangeEgypt , the leading provider of integrated telecommunications services, has launched Egypt’s first digital platform for buying and selling gold through mobile wallets, in exclusive partnership with mnGm , the pioneering online gold trading platform. With this innovative launch, Orange becomes the first telecom operator in Egypt to provide digital gold trading services, empowering customers to buy and sell gold directly via My Orange application and Orange…

First-of-its-kind open-ear headset with detachable magnetic boom mic, AI noise cancellation, Bluetooth 6.0, and all-day comfort brings professional-grade communication to both work and play. OpenRock, the trailblazer in open-ear audio innovation, has officially launched the OpenRock Link 20 on Kickstarter. Designed to merge professional-grade communication with lifestyle convenience, the Link 20 is set to redefine the headset category by offering a seamless balance between work and play, in a design as sleek as it is versatile For decades, traditional communication headsets have required compromise—bulky headbands, ear fatigue, lack of ambient awareness, and fragile builds. The OpenRock Link 20 eliminates these frustrations…

Apple is putting its new iPhone 17 Pro to the ultimate test in a live broadcast. For the first time, footage captured on an iPhone will be part of a live professional sports broadcast during tonight’s “Friday Night Baseball” game.What’s happening on the field? Image credit — Apple TV+ If you tune into the Detroit Tigers vs. Boston Red Sox game on Apple TV+ tonight, you’re going to see something brand new. Apple is integrating its newly-released iPhone 17 Pro directly into the live broadcast, marking a first for professional sports. This isn’t just a pre-recorded segment; this is live…

Through this initiative, MICT SETA aims to advance equitable access to education and innovation, while reinforcing its role in driving socio-economic transformation. The Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA)  has entered into a strategic partnership with the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA)  aimed at strengthening digital skills development and innovation in South Africa. The collaboration was formalised on 23 June 2025 through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at MICT SETA’s Midrand offices, during a ceremony attended by senior leadership from both organisations. The multi-year agreement will prioritise programmes aligned with the Fourth…