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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…

Polar Loop helps you sleep better and recover smarter! HomeActivity TrackersPolar Loop Screen-Free Health Band Gadget Flow Editors A screen-free, subscription-free fitness band!Editor’s QuotePolar Loop Screen-Free Health BandPolar Loop is a screen-free fitness band that tracks heart rate, sleep, and everyday activity. It requires no subscription and syncs with Polar Flow for deeper insights.Accurate Sensing: Precision Prime and OHR Gen 3.5 give stable heart rate readings during exercise and rest. Get real changes over time.Sleep and Recovery: Sleep Plus Stages and Nightly Recharge measure sleep stages and overnight recovery. They help you plan rest and workouts with more confidence.Automatic tracking:…

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…

The launch of the Rwanda FinTech Centre is positioned as a catalyst for advancing the nation’s fintech ecosystem, supporting innovation, promoting financial accessibility, and enabling solutions that drive economic growth and community development. The Ministry of ICT and Innovation in Rwanda  marked a key milestone with the launch of the Rwanda FinTech Centre, highlighting the country’s ongoing progress in digital finance. Minister Paula Musoni emphasized that Rwanda has achieved over 90% financial inclusion, but the focus is now shifting toward scaling fintech innovation to address the needs of businesses and communities effectively. During the event, Minister Musoni stressed the importance…

Prodrive Racing Simulator, Luxury carbon‑fiber sim rig HomeGaming GadgetsRace in Style with the Prodrive Racing Simulator Gadget Flow EditorsRace in Style with the Prodrive Racing SimulatorThe Prodrive Racing Simulator blends motorsport engineering with furniture‑grade design to deliver an immersive, living‑room‑worthy sim rig.Carbon‑fiber monocoque: Rigid, lightweight cockpit inspired by race‑car construction for ultra‑stable handling.Direct‑drive fidelity: Simucube motor and Precision SIM LM‑style wheel deliver lifelike force feedback and steering detail.49″ curved visuals: High‑refresh, ultra‑wide display wraps your field of view for natural sightlines and depth.Luxury craftsmanship: Premium finishes, leather accents, and sculptural frame elevate any modern interior.Ready‑to‑race PC: High‑end RTX graphics and…

Rollable smartphone concepts have come and gone in the past few years, but we’ve yet to see an actual product using a rollable display (there are, however, rollable-screen laptops already). While the rollable smartphone concepts we’ve seen thus far have all rolled the screen out of the side, vivo has patented something else entirely – a rollable screen that becomes longer, not wider. The vivo rollable device pictured in the patent application becomes taller as you roll out the screen, which is definitely interesting to see, yet we can’t help but wonder what the actual use cases for something like…

“We see a future where intelligence is a utility, like electricity or water, and people buy it from us on a meter.”  —OpenAI CEO Sam Altman makes a new pitch to investors at a BlackRock event, Gizmodo reports.  One More Thing  How the Ukraine-Russia war is reshaping the tech sector in Eastern Europe  Latvia’s annual national defense exercises took place in September and October, as the Ukraine-Russia war nears its third anniversary.GATIS INDRēVICS/ LATVIAN MINISTRY OF DEFENSE When Latvian startup Global Wolf Motors first pitched the idea of a military scooter, it was met with skepticism—and a wall of bureaucracy. Then Russia launched…

Google recently announced that it’s finally bringing Chrome for ARM64 Linux devices, complete with support for a full range of features that are available to Chrome users on other computing platforms. The launch follows Chrome’s arrival for Arm-based macOS computers back in 2020 and Arm-powered Windows devices in 2024. An official post from google reads: Launching Chrome for ARM64 Linux devices allows more users to enjoy the seamless integration of Google’s most helpful services into their browser. This move addresses the growing demand for a browsing experience that combines the benefits of the open-source Chromium project with the Google ecosystem…

The initiative builds on the successful implementation of reduced roaming rates in Botswana and Namibia in August 2024 and aims to create a seamless regional communications environment while promoting affordability and regional integration. The Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (BOCRA)  has announced a major collaboration between Botswana and five other SADC Member States—Malawi, Lesotho, Mozambique, Zambia, and Zimbabwe—to substantially reduce and harmonize mobile roaming tariffs under the One Network Area (ONA) framework. The initiative builds on the successful implementation of reduced roaming rates in Botswana and Namibia in August 2024 and aims to create a seamless regional communications environment while promoting…