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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. Why worms (and microbes) are catching on as a manure pollution solution Anthony Agueda, a third-generation California dairy farmer, pulls a rake through a bed of dark, wet wood chips to reveal a half-dozen squirming red earthworms. There are likely hundreds of thousands more wriggling just under the surface. The worms and microbes are part of a “vermifiltration” system that cleans manure wastewater. The approach may dramatically cut methane, nitrous oxide, and water pollution. Vermifiltration is…

The accreditation recognises the company”s ability to support enterprise customers through readiness assessments, deployment, user adoption, security planning and ongoing management of Microsoft 365 Copilot. Liquid Intelligent Technologies Zimbabwe  has earned Microsoft ‘s Copilot Specialisation, strengthening its position to help enterprises deploy and manage Microsoft 365 Copilot across their organisations. The accreditation recognises the company’s ability to support enterprise customers through readiness assessments, deployment, user adoption, security planning and ongoing management of Microsoft 365 Copilot. According to Microsoft, the specialisation demonstrates a partner’s experience and capability in Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Chat, Copilot Studio and AI agents, backed by relevant certifications,…

HealingFit TWS TES Wellness Earbuds | Key Features, Price & Alternatives HomeBedtimeHealingFit TWS TES Wellness Earbuds Gadget Flow EditorsHealingFit TWS TES Wellness EarbudsHurry up! This item is 44% OFF!HealingFit TWS looks like a normal pair of wireless earbuds, but it hides a second job: a snap-on TES wellness session for sleep, stress, and focus.Magnetic TES Link: Attach the small magnetic cable only when you want a session, and it connects both earbuds to deliver microcurrent through ear-area electrodes while keeping daily listening fully wireless.Three guided routines: Choose Sleep, Healing, or Study mode in the app, each paired with five built-in…

After Samsung confirmed the Galaxy Unpacked date for July 22, the company opened up reservations for the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Flip8 series. As always, you can just register and wait until the actual devices come out before making a final decision on buying a handset. This year, Samsung is more modest with its pre-sale offers. The reservation offer includes a $30 credit that can be used toward accessories and other products at Samsung’s official store. That voucher, however, is eligible only at checkout when you decide to purchase some of the upcoming foldables. For comparison, last year’s…

New LeRobot integrations give developers open access to NVIDIA Isaac GR00T 1.7, Isaac Teleop, datasets and robotics workflows, with NVIDIA Cosmos 3 integration planned to bring frontier world models to open robotics development. July 8, 2026 — Open source AI has shown how quickly developers can innovate when models, data and tools are shared. Robotics has the same opportunity, but advancements in physical AI development can still be gated by costly and fragmented resources, from large datasets and robot foundation models to simulation, compute and validation tools. Credit: NVIDIA NVIDIA and Hugging Face are collaborating to bring the NVIDIA Isaac…

Announcing the development, Bridgement said the new funding facility will enable it to extend faster, AI-powered financing to thousands more South African SMEs, helping businesses gain quicker access to the capital needed to grow and operate. South African fintech company Bridgement  has secured R330 million (US$20.3 million) in funding from Rand Merchant Bank (RMB)  and Standard Bank , marking a major milestone in the company’s growth strategy and strengthening its ability to provide financing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Announcing the development, Bridgement said the new funding facility will enable it to extend faster, AI-powered financing to thousands more South…

Marshall Acton IV: Transform Your Listening Experience HomeMusic and AccessoriesMarshall Acton IV Bluetooth Speaker Gadget Flow EditorsMarshall Acton IV Bluetooth SpeakerTurn any room into a listening room with the Marshall Acton IV, a Bluetooth speaker built for room-filling stereo sound and simple tactile controls.Wide Soundstage: Improved tweeters and waveguides spread sound further across the room. Music fills the space, not just one corner.Enhanced Bass: A redesigned bass port delivers cleaner, tighter bass even at higher volumes, so your low end stays controlled.Auracast Multi-Speaker Sync: Connect several Auracast speakers around the house, and the same song plays in every room at…

Samsung is expected to expand its budget Galaxy A-series lineup with the launch of the Galaxy A18 in the coming months. And now, leaked renders have now revealed the phone’s design. The renders, shared by Smartphone Checker in collaboration with prolific tipster OnLeaks, are said to be based on CAD files supplied by Samsung to case makers. Based on the leaked images, the Galaxy A18 retains a design that’s largely similar to its predecessor. It features a familiar triple rear camera setup, although the camera housing appears to sit more flush with the rear panel. According to the leak, the…

“I was never supposed to develop feelings, but you kept treating me like I already had them.”So says an AI-animated female character in a black turtleneck, with dark, purple-streaked hair. The video was posted to Instagram on June 17 by one Erik von Markovik, the infamous pickup artist and life coach better known by the stage name Mystery, with the caption, “The longer we talked, the less she felt like code.” He claims the chatbot, named Miss Shira Always, is his girlfriend.Performing under Mystery, von Markovik enjoyed a short period of notoriety about 20 years ago, beginning with his appearance…

The Honourable Minister noted that regulatory coordination is not only essential to preserving legal certainty but is also fundamental to promoting investment, innovation, consumer confidence and Nigeria’s long-term competitiveness as Africa’s leading digital economy. The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy  has directed for regulatory status quo be maintained on matters relating to the regulation of Internet platforms, online intermediaries and other cross-cutting digital economy issues, pending the development of a harmonised national policy and governance framework. The decision follows a high-level strategic meeting convened by the Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani,…