Author: Doudou

If you’ve ever felt like Instagram was slowly nudging you toward paying for something that used to be free, well, here we are. Meta just launched the Instagram Plus subscription globally, and for the first time, some features that make the app genuinely more useful are sitting behind a paywall. Free users aren’t losing anything they already have. But they’re about to notice what they’re missing. Instagram Plus costs $3.99 a month. It rolled out globally starting June 4, confirmed on the Instagram blog. Facebook Plus launched at the same price, and WhatsApp Plus came in slightly cheaper at $2.99…

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The national strategy focuses on using AI to improve key sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, education, and financial inclusion. The Government of Zimbabwe  has unveiled its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy alongside the launch of the AI Grand Challenge, marking a major milestone in the country’s push to harness emerging technologies for national development. The announcement was made at an event held at the Golden Conifer in Harare under the theme “AI for Impact,” bringing together innovators, technology leaders, and young entrepreneurs. Speaking at the event, the Minister of ICT, Postal and Courier Services, Hon. Tatenda Mavetera, emphasized the importance of…

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Back in September of last year, Xiaomi launched the 17 Pro and the 17 Pro Max which both feature a rear screen. The Xiaomi 17 Pro’s rear display is a 2.7-inch panel. This, however, is now rumored to grow in its successor, the Xiaomi 18 Pro. According to a leaker on Weibo, this device’s rear screen will measure a whopping 4 inches diagonally. Xiaomi 17 Pro Not just that, but it will be a higher-brightness panel than the Xiaomi 17 Pro’s, and will be higher-resolution too, leading to a higher pixels-per-inch number. The rear screen will have large rounded corners,…

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Micron and MetAI Advance Fab Twin Development on NVIDIA Omniverse to Enable Physical AI TAIPEI, Taiwan, June 4, 2026 — MetAI, together with Micron, has developed simulation-ready (SimReady) fab twins on NVIDIA Omniverse libraries, establishing a scalable foundation for digital twin simulation and future AI-driven automation in semiconductor manufacturing. The collaboration leverages MetAI’s MetGen platform and focuses on transforming fragmented fab building engineering data into structured, high-fidelity digital environments that support simulation, and future autonomous system development. With MetAI’s MetGen: Building Generator, Micron can transform complex engineering building inputs—including CAD drawings and facility metadata—into parametric, modular, and SimReady…

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The solution combines 1.8 GHz, 2.1 GHz, 2.3 GHz, TDD 2.6 GHz, and 3.5 GHz in a single box and supports multi-band coordination for peak speeds of 1 Gbps. This deployment marks the start of a new phase of upgraded 5G indoor connectivity in Zambia. MTN Zambia  and Huawei  completed the world’s first commercial deployment of new five-band LampSite solution at the Mulungushi International Conference Center. The solution combines 1.8 GHz, 2.1 GHz, 2.3 GHz, TDD 2.6 GHz, and 3.5 GHz in a single box and supports multi-band coordination for peak speeds of 1 Gbps. This deployment marks the start…

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Camp Snap 2 boasts a screen-free, distraction-free design! HomeGreat OutdoorsCamping GearCamp Snap 2 Gadget Flow EditorsCamp Snap 2Capture moments without distractions using the Camp Snap 2. It’s a screen-free digital camera that keeps photography simple and fun.6 Built-In Filters, No App Needed: Toggle between Standard, Vintage 1-3, Analog, and Black and White right on the camera body. No phone or app required, making it fast and distraction-free.CampLock Kid-Friendly Settings: The filter button ships locked out of the box, so younger kids shoot without changing settings. A screw-secured memory door also keeps date, time, and card access protected.QuickDraw Battery Saving Tech:…

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The next RedMagic tablet is launching in China as the RedMagic Tablet 5 Pro this month, that much has already been confirmed by the brand. We expect this to be branded Astra 2 internationally, since the original Astra was a rebranded Tablet 3 Pro for global markets, and the number 4 was skipped due to tetraphobia). Today the RedMagic Astra 2 has been certified for sale in China by the relevant authorities, and this process has revealed that it has support for 80W wired charging. The prolific Chinese leaker who goes by Digital Chat Station on Weibo says the Astra…

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Quantinuum lost nearly $200 million last year, saw revenue drop the first quarter of 2026, and says its technology may never work–yet investors are clamoring to buy the stock.The quantum-computer maker boosted the price and number of shares it will issue on the Nasdaq ahead of its public debut on Thursday, indicating higher-than-anticipated demand.Quantum computers are a nascent technology that promises to solve problems current machines can’t, unlocking commercial advantages in areas from drug discovery to defense. A multitude of startups, as well as tech giants like IBM and Google, are racing to build a quantum computer powerful enough to…

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The partnership is aimed at addressing some of the biggest challenges facing payment companies, remittance providers, and global businesses operating across African markets. Esca Finance  has partnered with Mansa  to strengthen liquidity access and improve cross-border settlement across major African payment corridors. The collaboration brings together Esca’s foreign exchange and banking infrastructure in emerging markets with Mansa’s settlement-first liquidity platform to support businesses moving money into and across Africa. The partnership is aimed at addressing some of the biggest challenges facing payment companies, remittance providers, and global businesses operating across African markets. Businesses often need to move funds quickly across…

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