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In a very definitive case of ‘not something that happens very often’, Instagram has decided to remove end-to-end encryption (E2EE). It wasn’t that long ago when Meta-owned properties like WhatsApp and Instagram were bragging about adding E2EE to their chats, but now one of them is headed in exactly the opposite direction. As you’d expect in trying to avoid a ton of online fuss regarding this matter, Instagram hasn’t announced this in a press release or blog post. Instead, it’s quietly updated its help section to read that E2EE will no longer be supported after May 8. So, the service’s…

Companies need to be ready with the right data architecture, and the next few months — years, at most — will be critical, says Irfan Khan, president and chief product officer of SAP Data & Analytics. “The only prediction anybody can reliably make is that we don’t know what’s going to happen in the years, months — or even weeks — ahead with AI,” he says. “To be able to get quick wins right now, you need to adopt an AI mindset and … ground your AI models with reliable data.” While data has always been important for business, it will…

BlueSPACE, INETCO and Sumsub have joined forces to launch TrustNET, a unified AI-driven platform that delivers a powerful end-to-end framework for secure, compliant banking. As West Africa’s financial sector undergoes rapid digital transformation, regulators and financial institutions face increasing pressure to deliver frictionless customer experiences that enable safe, inclusive participation in the global digital economy. Rising to this challenge, BlueSPACE , INETCO  and Sumsub  have joined forces to launch TrustNET, a unified AI-driven platform that delivers a powerful end-to-end framework for secure, compliant banking. TrustNET provides a cohesive, AI-driven solution that bridges onboarding, compliance management, fraud prevention, and infrastructure resilience. By…

The vivo X300 Ultra will bring a host of improvements compared to its predecessor, and while we’ve mostly focused on the photographic side of them, there’s another side to it: audio. Vivo’s Han Boxiao took to Weibo to tease some substantial improvements to the audio capture and audio reproduction of the upcoming global flagship. The first has to do with enhancements to how the phone uses its four available microphones. They’ll combine spatial recording with noise reduction and AI smarts to isolate voices and enhance the sound recording. Below is a screenshot Boxiao shared from the X300 Ultra’s new camera…

March 13, 2026 — FriendliAI has launched Friendli InferenceSense, an inference monetization platform purpose-built for GPU cloud operators. InferenceSense tackles a persistent and expensive reality: GPU clusters cost billions to build and operate, yet many sit idle or underutilized for large portions of every day. The Problem with GPU Utilization GPU infrastructure demands massive capital outlay—a single H100 rents for ~$2.00/hour; an 8-GPU node, $16–20/hour—yet no fleet achieves 100% utilization. Training jobs are inherently bursty: they complete, and the hardware goes dark until the next run. Even fully-committed neoclouds experience idle windows between customer workloads. Every idle GPU-hour is lost…

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MACRA Director General, Mayamiko Nkoloma, highlighted concerns from local TV broadcasters over the limited financial benefits from having their content carried on DStv and GOtv platforms. Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA)  recently hosted French media company Canal+  to discuss the broadcaster’s strategic plans following its acquisition of South Africa’s MultiChoice Group. The engagement focused on opportunities for Malawian consumers, local content development, and regulatory compliance as Canal+ integrates into the Malawi market. MACRA Board Chairperson, Chancy Gondwe, described the development as the start of a “new chapter” that could provide viewers with a broader range of content, while stressing the…

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Realme is apparently working on two new smartphones for the Indian market. These are the 16T and the P4R, and both are going to be launching in India soon with 5G support, according to a tipster over on X. The Realme 16T will allegedly be offered in Starlight Red, Starlight Black, and Aurora Green in three RAM/storage options: 6/128GB, 8/128GB, and 8/256GB. Realme P4 Power On the other hand, the Realme P4R will reportedly be offered in Silver Glare, Titanium Glare, and Lavender Glare colorways in these RAM/storage combos: 4/128GB, 6/128GB, and 6/256GB. Based on the RAM/storage amounts, the P4R…

The gaming community freaked out last week when Seamus Blackley, the original creator of Xbox, claimed the console was sunsetting in an interview with Gamesbeat.However, if you read the interview or his comments on Bluesky, you’ll realize he meant that something at the core of Xbox feels off: The console he built is in “distress.” Blackley speculated that the February shuffle of Asha Sharma from AI executive to executive vice president and CEO of Microsoft Gaming means the product is in “palliative care.”Xbox is not shutting down, but many were quick to believe the headlines, as there’s a dark cloud…