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India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has privately asked smartphone makers to pre-load all new devices in India with its cyber safety app Sanchar Saathi, reports Reuters. The publication claims that a November 28, 2025, order by the DoT gives smartphone brands 90 days to ensure all new mobile phones are pre-loaded with the Sanchar Saathi (pronounced: sun-chaar saa-thi) app, with the provision that users cannot disable it. The order, meant to tackle a surge in cybercrime and hacking, also asks phone makers to push the Sanchar Saathi (translation: communication partner) app via software updates to devices already sold in India.…

The partnership is expected to support Safaricom’s sustainability agenda while deepening the region’s green finance ecosystem. Stanbic Bank Kenya  has announced its partnership with Safaricom PLC  as Joint Lead Advisor, Sponsoring Broker, Placing Agent and Receiving Bank for the company’s KES 40 billion Domestic Medium Term Note Programme—now the largest such programme ever approved by Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA). The bank confirmed that the first tranche of the programme, a 5-year Green Note issuance valued at KES 15 billion with an additional KES 5 billion greenshoe option, is currently open for subscription. The offer is scheduled to close on…

Nearly two months ago, HMD launched its Touch 4G – a hybrid phone which blends smartphone features inside a feature phone. HMD is now following up with another interesting device, which is aimed at children and was co-developed with Norwegian brand Xplora – an established player in the kids’ smartwatch market. XploraOne by HMD XploraOne by HMD is a similar concept to the HMD Touch 4G, but with a clear focus on being kid-friendly. While no specs or pricing for the device were shared just yet, we can see the design similarities with the HMD Touch 4G.…

The partnership aims to enhance the financial services landscape in the DRC, enabling more efficient, accessible, and modern payment solutions for individuals and businesses alike. Ecobank  Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) recently hosted Mrs. Aminata Kane, Visa’s new Senior Vice President for West and Central Africa, alongside her team, including Sophie Kafuti-K, Director General for Visa in the DRC. The meeting highlighted the ongoing collaboration between Ecobank and Visa, reinforcing their shared commitment to advancing innovative financial solutions. As a leading pan-African bank, Ecobank RDC continues to work closely with Visa to deliver secure, tailored, and customer-focused payment services. The…

Designed and built locally by CQR and aligned with national mandates, FENNEC is the first platform of its kind to combine full-stack OT visibility with embedded AI monitoring, delivering up to 90% reduction in compliance effort for asset owners. CQR,  a cybersecurity firm specializing in operational technology (OT), has officially launched FENNEC, a next-generation cybersecurity platform designed to protect the industrial backbone of Saudi Arabia and other critical infrastructure in the region. Designed and built locally by CQR and aligned with national mandates, FENNEC is the first platform of its kind to combine full-stack OT visibility with embedded AI monitoring,…

If Black Friday slipped by, don’t stress—Cyber Monday laptop deals are picking up the slack. With savings up to 30% off, it’s the perfect time to upgrade. Image Credit: ASUSBuying a laptop is a serious investment, whether you’re upgrading your work grind or leveling up your gaming. By the time Black Friday’s over, most people are staring at their empty carts like, “What happened?” Enter Cyber Monday laptop deals: the last-minute hero for procrastinators everywhere. You’ll find top models up to 30% off, but don’t expect to walk away with a laptop for the price of a coffee.Apple MacBook Air…

The vivo X300 Ultra will be the final addition to the X300 lineup and the successor to the X200 Ultra. While vivo has yet to share any official details about the Ultra model, a series of leaks has surfaced, with the latest revealing its battery capacity and expected launch window. According to a tipster, the X300 Ultra is slated for a Q1 2026 launch, which aligns with the X200 Ultra’s debut in April this year. The vivo X200 Ultra was exclusive to China Moreover, the tipster notes that the upcoming flagship phone from vivo will feature a 7,000mAh battery. In…

On Wednesday evening at PlayGround Global in Palo Alto, some very smart people who are building things you don’t understand yet will explain what’s coming. This is the final StrictlyVC event of 2025, and truly, the lineup is ridiculous. The series has traveled around the globe under the auspices of TechCrunch. Steve Case rented a theater in D.C.; we talked to Greece’s prime minister in Athens; and Kirsten Green hosted us at the Presidio in San Francisco. The concept is always the same, though: bring together people who are working on genuinely important developments in a smaller setting, before everyone…

ANBERNIC RG DS combines retro charge with modern tech HomeGaming GadgetsANBERNIC RG DS Handheld Game Console Gadget Flow EditorsANBERNIC RG DS Handheld Game ConsoleHurry up! This item is 6% OFF!Meet the ANBERNIC RG DS. This retro, Nintendo-inspired gaming handheld balances simple controls with a portable design for play anywhere.Portable design: The RG DS fits in one hand and weighs light. Play longer and carry it easily for short sessions or travel.Color choices: Available in Black & Crimson Red, Turquoise Blue, and Polar White. Pick a style that suits you!Expandable storage: Have space for large game libraries and backups with 128GB…

When Will Bruey talks about the future, the timelines are shorter than most might imagine. The Varda Space Industries CEO predicts that within 10 years, someone could stand at a landing site and watch multiple specialized spacecraft per night zooming toward Earth like shooting stars, each carrying pharmaceuticals manufactured in space. Within 15 to 20 years, he says, it will be cheaper to send a working-class human to orbit for a month than to keep them on Earth. The reason Bruey thinks these scenarios are realistic is because he has watched ambitious business projections unfold before, while working as an…