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But as with any sort of new type of technology, “there’s always growing pains,” recalls Orphan. Frigid temperatures and steep topography added unseen challenges, and it took the full three weeks for the sub to get high-resolution photographs of the seeps.  The setback didn’t dull Orphan’s excitement about the potential of these machines. “There’s a lot of real, unknown science right at that interface between the sediment and the ocean surface,” she says. “The Orpheus-type class of instrument, with the right kinds of sensors and samplers, could be a very enabling tool.” Russell envisions pairing the vehicles with specially designed…

Officials reviewed implementation progress and reaffirmed their commitment to advancing coordinated ICT infrastructure development, with a focus on expanding connectivity, enhancing digital service delivery, and supporting regional integration through shared technological investments. A high-level stakeholder meeting of the Northern Corridor Integration Project (NCIP) ICT Infrastructure Cluster was held on the sidelines of the Connected Africa Summit 2026, bringing together senior officials from Uganda, South Sudan, and Rwanda to review ongoing regional digital cooperation initiatives. The meeting was chaired by the Permanent Secretary at the Uganda Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, Hon Aminah Zawedde, and attended by the Undersecretary for…

Motorola recently unveiled a wide range of devices, including the new Razr 70 series, Moto G87, Moto G47, Moto G37, and Moto G37 Power. Alongside these launches, the company has also expanded its Brilliant Collection with new additions. Originally introduced in August 2025 in collaboration with Swarovski, the Brilliant Collection now includes the Motorola Signature and the newly launched Moto Buds 2 Plus. The Brilliant Collection Motorola Signature and Moto Buds 2 Plus are offered in a Pantone Violet Indigo finish and feature Crystals by Swarovski. Motorola says the devices showcase a silk-inspired finish. The Signature model features a rear…

PNNL: Decoding the Language of Plants and Microbes Using AI April 30, 2026 — Biologists and engineers have been working together over decades to decipher the language of biology. Now, they are teaching AI models to interpret that knowledge and harness it for national priorities through the Orchestrated Platform for Autonomous Laboratories (OPAL) project, a Department of Energy (DOE) investment tied to the Genesis Mission. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright commissions the Anaerobic Microbial Phenotyping Platform in December 2025. Photo credit: Andrea Starr/PNNL. OPAL researchers are building an entirely new research ecosystem for biological research to meet DOE missions. Hands-on,…

Through a single API integration, Yuno merchants can now activate Flutterwave’s comprehensive local payment methods, including cards, mobile money, and bank transfers across key African markets instantly, eliminating the complexity and cost of multiple local integrations. Yuno,  the global financial infrastructure platform, announced a strategic partnership with Flutterwave Inc,  Africa’s leading payment technology company, to streamline payments for businesses expanding into Africa. Through a single API integration, Yuno merchants can now activate Flutterwave’s comprehensive local payment methods, including cards, mobile money, and bank transfers across key African markets instantly, eliminating the complexity and cost of multiple local integrations. ‍The partnership…

A few days ago, Samsung released the One UI 8.5 Beta 2 update for the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Flip5, Galaxy A36, and Galaxy A35. Now, the brand has expanded the rollout of the second One UI 8.5 beta to the Galaxy A54. The One UI 8.5 Beta 2 update for the Galaxy A54 comes with firmware version A546EXXUJZZD9 and requires a download of about 500MB. You can check the One UI 8.5 Beta 2 update’s changelog below for more details: Fixed an issue where Bluetooth auto scan does not work when entering Bluetooth settings. Camera function stabilization. …

Apple CEO Tim Cook said on the company’s earnings call on Thursday that it could take “several months” to meet skyrocketing demand for the Mac Mini, the company’s compact but mighty, screen-free desktop computer. Cook’s remarks come after coders determined in recent months that the Mac Mini was the perfect machine for agentic AI tasks.“On the Mac Mini and Mac Studio, both of these are amazing platforms for AI and agentic tools,” Cook said on the earnings call, in response to analyst questions. “And customer adoption of that is happening faster than we expected.”The news comes amid another record-setting quarter…

The investment represents the largest single fintech commitment facilitated by the Department for Business and Trade under the UK-Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership. LemFi  has announced a £100 million commitment to the United Kingdom economy over the next five years, alongside the designation of London as its global headquarters. The announcement was made as part of an official UK government release tied to the UK–Nigeria State Visit, where the company’s co-founders, Ridwan Olalere and Rian Cochran, were recognised for their contributions to the global diaspora economy. The investment represents the largest single fintech commitment facilitated by the Department for…

Huawei has confirmed the global launch of a new Nova 15 series device, the Nova 15 Max. The phone is expected to debut at an event in Thailand on May 7. Notably, the company previously introduced the Nova 15, Nova 15 Pro, and Nova 15 Ultra in China in December 2025. The company has shared images and key specifications of the Nova 15 Max on X. The device features a refreshed design compared to the rest of the Nova 15 lineup. A few key specs of the Nova 15 Max have also been confirmed, with the standout being its massive…

Los Alamos Scientists Team Up to Advance Lab’s AI Mission Dozens of project members collaborated in a winter hackathon April 30, 2026 — Keeping in step with private industry, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has seen a significant increase in resources dedicated to AI-specific projects, and an event hosted in the AI Technology Laboratory over the winter was a further development in advancing the Lab’s AI for Mission — or ArtIMis — project. The ArtIMis Winter Hackathon drew together nearly 30 members of the project team for a day of collaborative progress. A team of about 30 members of…