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Internet access is heavily skewed toward urban areas, where 57% of residents are connected, while just 23% of rural communities enjoy connectivity. Africa is on the verge of a major internet transformation thanks to rapid advancements in satellite technology. Despite global progress, the continent still lags behind in connectivity, with only 38% of its population online in 2024, compared to the global average of 68%. Internet access is heavily skewed toward urban areas, where 57% of residents are connected, while just 23% of rural communities enjoy connectivity. Millions of rural Africans remain offline, creating a strong demand for innovative solutions…

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Samsung started updating its smartwatches to One UI 8 Watch based on Wear OS 6 back in July, and it’s been a rather slow trickle ever since. Today, the latest wearable to be graced with the update is the Galaxy Watch FE, launched in 2024 as a lower-cost model, essentially a re-released Galaxy Watch4 under a different name. Samsung Galaxy Watch FE Its One UI 8 Watch update is now rolling out in Korea, with firmware version R861XXU1CYK6. It includes the October 2025 security patch level, which is ancient at this point in December, but that’s unfortunately how things are…

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This collaboration underscores Dubai Chambers’ commitment to sustainable business transformation, positioning ESG adoption not just as compliance, but as a driver of long-term competitiveness, transparency, and economic growth. Dubai Chambers  has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ahya Technologies,  a company specialising in AI-driven sustainability solutions, to promote responsible business practices and support the adoption of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards across Dubai’s business community. The partnership aims to strengthen the capabilities of companies awarded the Dubai Chamber of Commerce ESG Label, helping them achieve sustainability goals, progress towards net-zero emissions, and comply with Federal Decree-Law No. (11)…

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Summarize This Article:ChatGPTPerplexityGrokGoogle AISamsung has finally launched the One UI 8.5 Beta for the Galaxy S25 series. The beta program is now live in South Korea, Germany, the US, and the UK. It is expected that the beta will be available in other eligible regions within the next few hours or days.The first One UI 8.5 beta update for Galaxy S25 devices comes with build number ZYL8. The update is over 3GB in size on the Galaxy S25 Ultra, and you can expect a similar size on other models.Credit: Tarun VatsAlthough One UI 8.5 is part of the mid-year updates…

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The rise of AI-driven scams is creating a high-stakes challenge for regulators and financial institutions, highlighting the need for coordinated, continent-wide responses to safeguard digital and financial ecosystems. The battle against identity fraud across African economies is showing starkly uneven results. Some countries are recording significant successes, while others face alarming increases in fraudulent activity. Experts attribute this divergence to differences in the pace of digital adoption, regulatory frameworks, and the emergence of sophisticated AI-driven fraud. Several major African markets have seen notable reductions in fraud due to stronger anti-fraud measures and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) frameworks. In Nigeria, fraud rates…

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Last week, Motorola began teasing the Edge 70’s India launch, and the company has now confirmed the official date. The Motorola Edge 70 will be unveiled in India on December 15 and will be available for purchase the same day via Flipkart, Motorola online store, and other retailers. Motorola’s upcoming phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SoC and offer dual 50MP rear cameras alongside another 50MP selfie unit. The phone will measure 5.99mm thin. While most of the specs of the Indian variant will be similar to the global model, it is rumored to offer a…

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Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Limitless confirmed it will stop selling devices to new customers while integrating its technology into Meta’s ecosystem. Meta  has announced the acquisition of Limitless,  an AI wearable startup best known for its pendant that can record and transcribe conversations. This move highlights Meta’s strategy to embed advanced AI directly into consumer hardware, expanding beyond conventional app-based experiences. Limitless CEO Dan Siroker noted that the acquisition aligns with a shared vision of developing “personal superintelligence,” combining AI with wearable technology to enhance everyday interactions. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed,…

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After several teasers, vivo has finally revealed the launch date for the S50 series. The upcoming vivo phones are also available for pre-order in China. The vivo S50 and S50 Pro mini will debut in China on December 15. vivo has released new images and teaser videos on Weibo to showcase the phones. vivo has also confirmed the color options of both phones via its official online store. The vivo S50 will be available in Confession White, Inspirational Purple, Space Black, and Serene Blue colors. Meanwhile, the vivo S50 Pro mini will be sold in Confession White, Inspirational Purple, and…

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