Author: Doudou

PactDigital is supporting the government”s digital transformation agenda by contributing to the implementation of the “Zero White Zones” initiative and the expansion of inclusive access to public services. The Burkina Faso Digital Transformation Acceleration Project (PactDigital) is set to support the expansion of mobile and internet connectivity to 1,000 underserved communities in 2026, as part of the government’s efforts to eliminate digital “white zones” and improve access to digital services across the country. According to the project, nearly 2,000 localities, representing about 10 to 12 per cent of Burkina Faso’s territory, still lack mobile phone and internet coverage. PactDigital is…

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Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold8 series and the Galaxy Z Flip8 at its Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22. Ahead of the launch, a new leak has revealed new details about the Galaxy Z Flip8’s weight and thickness. According to tipster Ice Universe, the Galaxy Z Flip8 will weigh around 180 grams, making it 8 grams lighter than the Galaxy Z Flip7, which weighs 188 grams. Leaked Galaxy Z Flip8 render While the difference may seem minor on paper, the reduced weight could make the Galaxy Z Flip8 feel more comfortable to use. The tipster also…

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Waze wants your drive to feel like it’s actually built around you. The company just announced a batch of new Waze features focused on personalization, quieter guidance, and Gemini-powered search, giving drivers more control over how the app works. Personalized navigation is the biggest addition. Waze will now suggest routes based on your past trips, not just real-time traffic patterns. Prefer highways over side streets with multiple turns? Waze will start prioritizing that in its suggestions. You can still pick alternate routes or turn personalization off entirely in settings. There’s also a new less chatty mode for anyone who wants…

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The partnership was highlighted during a strategic meeting at the ECOWAS Conference Hall at the Seme-Krake Joint Border Post, where officials from both countries discussed ways to enhance existing cooperation on border management. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)  and the Customs Administration of the Republic of Benin  have strengthened their collaboration on border security through a new geospatial technology partnership aimed at improving surveillance, curbing trans-border crime and facilitating legitimate trade along their shared border. The partnership was highlighted during a strategic meeting at the ECOWAS Conference Hall at the Seme-Krake Joint Border Post, where officials from both countries discussed…

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Just two days ahead of its official launch, a hands-on video of the Motorola Edge 70 Max has surfaced online offering a closer look at its design from every angle. Meanwhile, a new set of official-looking renders has also leaked, revealing the phone in all of its color options. The hands-on video reveals that the Motorola Edge 70 Max will feature a 50MP Sony LYTIA primary rear camera with optical image stabilization (OIS). Here’s the good look at the Motorola Edge 70 Max.#Motorola #MotorolaEdge70Max pic.twitter.com/ZWghNsXvl9— Anvin (@ZionsAnvin) July 12, 2026 Motorola has already confirmed that the smartphone will sport a…

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This launch connects stc pay’s growing customer base with PIE’s expanding merchant network, delivering faster, easier and more secure transactions across retail, hospitality, and service industries. stc pay Bahrain,  Bahrain’s most innovative and accessible mobile wallet for digital financial transactions, has announced a strategic partnership with Payment International Enterprise (PIE) , a Bahrain based fintech and payment solutions provider licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain, to enable stc pay QR payments on PIE Point of Sale devices across the Kingdom. This launch connects stc pay’s growing customer base with PIE’s expanding merchant network, delivering faster, easier and more secure transactions…

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The Insta360 X6 appears to be nearing its official debut. Ahead of the expected launch, WinFuture’s Roland Quandt has shared the action camera’s marketing images, key specifications, and expected European pricing. The leaked marketing images suggest that the Insta360 X6 will arrive with a noticeably more compact design, although its overall look remains largely in line with the Insta360 X5. Like its predecessor, the camera features a fisheye lens on both the front and the back. The display now sits directly below the rear camera, while the power and record buttons, as well as the battery compartment, are located on…

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A Linux vulnerability that allows untrusted virtual machines to gain root access to host machines is one of two high-severity flaws to surface this week in the open source operating system. The vulnerability resides in KVM, which is, in essence, a virtual machine app included in the kernel of many Linux distributions. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-53359, allows guest virtual machines—such as those used in cloud platforms to isolate one user’s instance from the host OS and other user instances—to break out of that container. Januscape: A threat to cloud platforms The vulnerability affects KVM running on both AMD and…

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Google is expected to unveil the Pixel 11 Pro Fold alongside the rest of the Pixel 11 lineup at its Made by Google event on August 12. Ahead of the launch, a new leak has surfaced, giving us a look at the foldable in a new color option. The latest leak, courtesy of Mystic Leaks, gives us a look at the Pixel 11 Pro Fold in a new Pine colorway, which appears to be a light shade of green. The image also gives us another look at the phone’s light gold frame and redesigned rear camera module. The camera cutouts…

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