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Whatever, exactly, is happening behind the scenes, many in the industry are nervous, says Wil Burns, Co-Director of the Institute for Responsible Carbon Removal at American University. People viewed the company as the foundational supporter of carbon removal, he adds. “This pause—whether it’s short term or whatever it is—the way it’s been rolled out is extremely irresponsible,” Burns says. The vast majority of firms looking to get carbon removal contracts are probably seeking Microsoft deals. So, while Microsoft has every right to change its plans, the company needs to be open with the industry now, he adds. “I don’t think…

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The Democratic Republic of Congo’s telecommunications sector is heading into one of the most consequential gatherings in its history. From 27 to 29 April 2026, the Ministère des Postes et Télécommunications will host the country’s inaugural General Assembly on Posts and Telecommunications, under the high patronage of President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo and the direct coordination of Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka.  The forum convenes the Head of State, the Prime Minister, government leadership, and the country’s mobile network operators under a single theme: Posts and Telecommunications as a Driver of Economic Growth and Development. Its agenda spans four pillars that go to the heart of the DRC’s connectivity crisis: reducing the digital divide, achieving connectivity across…

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Huawei’s Watch Fit series should get some new members soon and we finally have our first look at the alleged Fit 5 Pro. The device emerged on Chinese social media, giving us a preview of its design and how it stacks up next to its predecessor. The first two images show the Fit 5 Pro in its retail box. It will feature a familiar square design with what appears to be orange lines around the casing and a matching orange woven strap. We can see the Fit 5 Pro will likely feature an aluminum body just like its predecessor, with…

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What Stanford’s HAI Report Says About AI in Science Progress in artificial intelligence continues to accelerate across a range of expert disciplines, according to the latest AI Index report published this week by Stanford University’s Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) center. When it comes to science, math, and reasoning, several frontier AI models now meet or exceed human baselines on PhD-level questions. However, there are gaps in the AI model coverage, and limitations remain in how these AI models can be applied in the real world. The Stanford HAI Center’s AI Index reports are valuable because they gather…

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Dhamana is designed to provide guarantees that enable infrastructure developers access domestic debt capital markets – particularly pension funds and institutional investors – on improved terms, while also supporting financial institutions to deepen financial inclusion. Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) , the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, announced its equity investment in Dhamana Guarantee Company Limited , a credit enhancement facility established to unlock long-term, local-currency financing for infrastructure projects across East Africa. The investment forms part of AFC’s approved commitment of up to US$20 million in capital, with an initial tranche of US$10 million in Dhamana’s core capital. Dhamana is designed to…

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Just as promised, vivo is releasing the X300 Ultra outside of China, and today it’s announced the beginning of the phone’s global rollout. Unfortunately, the company has remained shy about pricing and what exact markets are getting it and when. Recently, vivo’s Spanish online store revealed that the X300 Ultra will be arriving in that specific market on April 24. It may be the same date for the rest of the EU, we can’t be sure. vivo X300 Ultra The X300 FE is also getting a global release, vivo has confirmed today. This phone was initially launched in Russia last…

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 15, 2026 — Forrester today released its The Top 10 Emerging Technologies In 2026 report, which highlights a pivotal shift in AI from digital experimentation to real-world transformation. AI is moving beyond software into physical environments — powering robots, vehicles, and ambient experiences that are already changing how consumers communicate, work, and buy. As the pace of AI innovation continues, agentic software and physical AI will shape what consumers experience next, while technologies such as frontier models and AI security will be foundational to fueling future innovation. The research categorizes the top 10 emerging technologies by their…

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The interconnection between the Middle Eastern and European exchanges enables carriers from the Gulf region to access cloud and connectivity services not yet available locally in Qatar. Ooredoo  and DE-CIX  are accelerating the development of Doha IX. As of today, Qatar’s first commercial Internet Exchange (IX) is directly connected to DE-CIX Marseille. Operated by Qatar’s leading telecommunications provider and powered by the world’s leading Internet Exchange operator, Doha IX now enables connected networks not only to exchange data directly with almost 120 networks in the French city, but also remotely with almost 1,100 networks connected to DE-CIX Frankfurt, Europe’s largest…

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The Honor Win and Win RT were the first smartphones to debut with 10,000mAh batteries. Then came the Honor Power2, which featured a slightly larger 10,080mAh unit. Now, a new leak suggests the company is working on an even bigger battery for an upcoming device. Well-known tipster Digital Chat Station has claimed that Honor has begun trial production of a new battery with a rated capacity of 10,690mAh and a rated energy of 40.41Wh. Honor Power2 It is expected to offer a typical capacity of 11,000mAh or higher. While the tipster did not share details about the device, the battery…

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