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A key aspect of M-KOPA’s model is providing credit access to underserved populations. By leveraging AI-driven analytics and a “pay-as-you-go” system, the company enables customers to access high-quality smartphones with a small deposit and flexible daily repayments. In its 2025 Impact Report,  the Pan-African fintech company M-KOPA  highlighted significant growth in Nigeria, reporting that it has deployed ₦231 billion ($1.1 billion) in credit to over one million Nigerians. This achievement underscores the company’s role in promoting financial inclusion for “Every Day Earners”—largely self-employed individuals in the informal sector who are often excluded from traditional banking systems due to a lack…

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Samsung Galaxy S26/S26+ | Key Features, Price & Alternatives Home5G GadgetsSamsung Galaxy S26/S26+ Gadget Flow EditorsSamsung Galaxy S26/S26+Samsung Galaxy S26/S26+ is a new Galaxy phone built for everyday speed, storage, and style. Choose the capacity and color that fits your routine and setup.Two storage options: Pick 256GB or 512GB so you can keep more photos, videos, apps, and downloads without constant cleanup.Multiple color choices: Select from Silver Shadow, Pinkgold, Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, White, or Black to match your personal style.Online exclusive finishes: Certain colors are marked as online exclusives, which helps you stand out with a less common look.Galaxy…

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The vivo V70 and V70 Elite, unveiled last week, are now on sale in India via vivo’s official website, Amazon.in, Flipkart, and leading retail stores. The vivo V70 comes in Passion Red and Lemon Yellow colors with two memory options – 8GB/256GB priced at INR45,999 ($505/€430) and 12GB/256GB priced at INR49,999 ($550/€465). vivo V70’s color options The vivo V70 Elite, on the other hand, comes in Passion Red, Authentic Black, and Sand Beige colors. It has three memory configurations – 8GB/256GB, 12GB/256GB, and 12GB/512GB, priced at INR51,999 ($570/€485), INR56,999 ($625/€530), and INR61,999 ($680/€580), respectively. …

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AI companies want licensed video training data because their models are evolving beyond text and images. Media companies have millions of hours of video data. However, what has been missing is the infrastructure to turn raw footage into datasets that can be used at scale. Versos AI says it has built that missing layer. The company has announced a new platform, named Video Library Intelligence Platform, designed to transform vast video data into structured and licensable datasets built specifically for AI training. This signals that video content may begin to carry new value as training material in the age of…

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The hub builds on Spotlight on Africa’s long-standing presence in the region, including its women’s and paediatric hospitals, and is designed to equip young people with market-relevant digital skills while supporting community-driven innovation and entrepreneurship. The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance  has formalised a partnership with Spotlight on Africa  and Algorithmic  Partners through a Memorandum of Understanding, marking a practical next step in Uganda’s digital transformation agenda. At the centre of the agreement is the establishment of an ICT Innovation Hub in Mbale. The hub builds on Spotlight on Africa’s long-standing presence in the region, including its women’s and…

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Image Credit: AppleYou may have come across the ToxFree Life for All research. Campaigners put 81 headphone pairs under the microscope and checked for substances that pose risks to human health, from cancer links to neurodevelopment issues. And yes, even Bose and Sennheiser show up on the list. Before you toss your current pair in the trash, take a breath. The report flags clear no-go models, but it also highlights options with the lowest risk.In my guide to the best headphones for health, I skip the pairs that raise concern for you or your kids. Below, you’ll find over-ear, on-ear,…

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Rumors about the Oppo Find N6 featuring a 200MP camera have proven true, as an Oppo employee took to Weibo today to confirm the presence of a 200MP camera on the Find N6. The employee also said that the Oppo Find N6 will be the only folding smartphone to come with a Hasselblad-tuned 200MP quad-camera setup. Furthermore, the Find N6 will be the first foldable to feature Oppo’s Danxia lens, with the Weibo post confirming the existence of a Find N6 Satellite Edition. Machine translated from Chinese Oppo hasn’t detailed the Find N6’s spec sheet yet, but previous…

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You might be feeling déjà vu.A decade ago, companies like Google and Apple made promises that their respective voice assistants could complete tasks on your behalf. Apple said Siri could request an Uber—try it today, and Siri just opens the Uber app. Google claimed you’d be able to “Order my usual” at Starbucks with Google Assistant, but the experience was clunky, and Google eventually removed the feature.But now, in the age of large language models and AI that understands natural language, we’re seeing the same promises back on the table. At Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event, Google and Samsung showed off…

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The engagement focused on strengthening institutional ties and identifying areas of collaboration in digital innovation and public service delivery. SMART Zambia Institute  has opened discussions with the Gates Foundation  to explore potential technology partnerships aimed at accelerating Zambia’s digital transformation agenda. The talks took place in Lusaka on February 25, 2026, during a meeting between a Gates Foundation delegation and Mr Percy Chinyama, National Coordinator of the SMART Zambia Institute. The engagement focused on strengthening institutional ties and identifying areas of collaboration in digital innovation and public service delivery. The Gates Foundation delegation was led by Kanwaljit Singh, Deputy Director…

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