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This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. We’ve entered the era of AI malaise AI is spreading everywhere, and it is not going away. But what will it do? What effect will it have on our society? Will it make life better, or worse? How will we know? What’s the plan? This technology may very well take our jobs—or just crash the economy instead. Our apps are all getting injections of AI, like it or not. And it is increasingly impossible to tell…

The award is designed to recognize established companies driving innovation in Africa’s manufacturing sector with the potential to scale, create jobs, and spread the adoption of these technologies across the world. The Milken Institute  and the Motsepe Foundation  are honored to announce BleagLee , a Cameroon-based AI-powered waste recycling company, as the $1 million Grand Prize winner of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in AI and Manufacturing. The award is designed to recognize established companies driving innovation in Africa’s manufacturing sector with the potential to scale, create jobs, and spread the adoption of these technologies across the world. The winners were announced today…

Google Fitbit Air is a lightweight, screenless fitness tracker HomeActivity TrackersGoogle Fitbit Air Screenless Fitness Tracker Gadget Flow Editors It’s Google’s most minimalist fitness tracker yet!Editor’s QuoteGoogle Fitbit Air Screenless Fitness TrackerThe Google Fitbit Air is a screenless, lightweight fitness tracker. It helps you stay on top of your health and fitness goals through Google Health.Screenless Design: The Fitbit Air ditches the display to keep the form factor light and minimal, so it stays comfortable through workouts, sleep, and daily wear without bulk.Google Health Integration: It connects directly with Google Health, giving you a cleaner, more connected view of your…

The RedMagic 11 Pro and Pro+ launched in China back in October, and last month a certification revealed that the company was working on the RedMagic 11s Pro. Today, the brand has confirmed the model, although it’s using a capital letter s – so it’s the RedMagic 11S Pro. RedMagic says this will be officially introduced at an event taking place on May 18 at 3PM local time in China. The Weibo post that revealed all of this information is also teasing the fact that the 11S Pro has overclocking of some sort. Unfortunately, no specs for the device have…

TOKYO, May 7, 2026 — Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced that a subsidiary of Renesas has completed the acquisition of Irida Labs, a Greece-based company specializing in embedded software for AI-powered visual perception systems. The acquisition strengthens Renesas’ edge AI embedded processing offerings, a key secular growth area for Renesas. It also enables system-level solutions that integrate physical AI and software to power camera and machine vision systems across industrial, robotics, smart city, IoT, agricultural and healthcare markets. As part of Renesas’ Digitalization strategy, Irida Labs’ software and tools will be integrated into Renesas…

MoMo said the development reflects its broader commitment to strengthening its organisational culture while continuing to serve customers and partners across Uganda’s rapidly growing digital financial services ecosystem. MTN Uganda ’s mobile money arm, MoMo , has officially opened its new office premises, marking what the company described as a milestone that goes beyond infrastructure expansion and reflects a stronger focus on employee wellbeing and workplace experience. The opening ceremony brought together senior leadership and governance representatives from MTN Uganda, including Board Chair Sylvia Mulinge, board members Rachel Dumba, Simon Rutega, and Andrew John Bugembe, as well as Acting CEO Sarah Bateta…

The Nintendo Switch 2 launched last year at $449.99 in the US, and from September 1 it’s getting $50 more expensive. It will thus be $499.99. The company says it’s doing this “in light of changes in market conditions”. The Switch 2 is also getting CAD 50 more expensive in Canada and €40 more expensive in Europe. In Japan, the hike will go live much sooner, on May 25. Interestingly, Nintendo is also forecasting a drop in Switch 2 sales over the next year, probably connected with the price hike. In the first full fiscal year since it went on…

The main antagonist of Toy Story 5, in theaters this summer, is a green, frog-shaped kids’ tablet named Lilypad, a genius new villain for the beloved Pixar franchise. But if Pixar had its ear to the ground, it might have used an AI kids’ toy instead.AI toys are seemingly everywhere, marketed online as friendly companions to children as young as three, and they’re still a largely unregulated category. It’s easier than ever to spin up an AI companion, thanks to model developer programs and vibe coding. In 2026, they’ve become a go-to trend in cheap trinkets, lining the halls of…

The Kenyan telecoms giant also delivered robust financial performance, with group service revenue rising to KES 414.1 billion and net income reaching KES 100 billion, supported by continued customer growth, rising adoption of digital services, and solid performance across its core mobile and financial services businesses. Safaricom  has reported a strong set of results for the year ended 31 March 2026, alongside a major expansion of its investment commitment in Ethiopia to $2.65 billion, as the telecoms group accelerates its long-term regional growth strategy. The Kenyan telecoms giant also delivered robust financial performance, with group service revenue rising to KES…

Revopoint POP 4 3D Scanner | Key Features, Price & Alternatives HomeAR GadgetsRevopoint POP 4 3D Scanner Gadget Flow Editors Your everyday 3D scan solution is finally here!Editor’s QuoteRevopoint POP 4 3D ScannerHurry up! This item is 32% OFF!The Revopoint POP 4 is a portable 3D scanner built for professionals and enthusiasts who need accurate, versatile scans across a wide range of surfaces and environments.Hybrid Scanning System: The POP 4 combines blue laser and infrared structured-light technology, so it handles shiny metals, dark surfaces, and fine details without scanning spray.Multiple Scanning Modes: VCSEL Rapid Scanning captures large workpieces and people…