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When the history of AI is written, Steven Adler may just end up being its Paul Revere—or at least, one of them—when it comes to safety.Last month Adler, who spent four years in various safety roles at OpenAI, wrote a piece for The New York Times with a rather alarming title: “I Led Product Safety at OpenAI. Don’t Trust Its Claims About ‘Erotica.’” In it, he laid out the problems OpenAI faced when it came to allowing users to have erotic conversations with chatbots while also protecting them from any impacts those interactions could have on their mental health. “Nobody…

Your phone’s battery woes might finally get addressed. Starting March 1, 2026, Google Play will warn users about apps that cause excessive battery drain on Android devices. This puts public pressure on developers to fix their power-hungry code. The new Google Play battery warning system targets apps that misuse “wake locks.” These functions keep devices awake even when the screen turns off. Wake locks serve legitimate purposes like playing music or downloading files. However, apps that hold these locks for more than two cumulative hours in a 24-hour period without valid reason will get flagged for excessive battery drain. Google…

Through these initiatives, MoMo continues to drive financial inclusion in Uganda, empowering users with digital solutions that simplify payments, expand investment opportunities, and support economic participation. MTN Uganda ’s mobile money platform, MoMo, participated in the 3rd Annual National Microfinance & Savings Groups Conference held at Hotel Africana & Convention Centre. The event, themed “Sustainable Financial Inclusion for Environmental, Economic and Social Impact,” brought together policymakers, practitioners, and development partners to explore strategies for advancing financial inclusion in Uganda. Hellen Kirungi, Senior Manager for BankTech at MoMo, highlighted the platform’s recent innovations during a panel discussion. She noted that MoMo’s cross-border…

The European Commission is reportedly planning to impose a ban on Huawei and ZTE mobile networking equipment across EU member states. The new report comes following comments from VP Henna Virkkunen urging all EU member states to enforce the Commission’s 2020 toolbox for 5G security and “stop using high-risk vendors in mobile networks”. The security of our 5G networks is crucial for our economy. The Commission urges member states that have not yet implemented the 5G Toolbox to also adopt relevant measures to effectively and quickly address the risk. A lack of swift action exposes the EU as a…

Google just announced a brand-new excessive partial wake locks metric that’s about to make lazy Android apps pay for draining your phone’s battery.Google takes on battery-draining appsIn collaboration with Samsung, Google is stepping up its fight against apps that quietly destroy your battery life in the background. Starting March 1, 2026, the Play Store will begin flagging apps that cause excessive battery drain.As part of its latest technical quality guidelines, Google is adding new performance checks that zero in on something called wake locks – a mechanism that keeps your phone awake even when the screen’s off.Now, wake locks aren’t…

Building on the trusted Speedtest® platform, Speedtest Pulse offers technicians a scalable, easy-to-use solution that delivers actionable insights and real-world network performance validation. A global leader in connectivity intelligence, Ookla,  a division of Ziff Davis, has unveiled Speedtest Pulse™, a cutting-edge network diagnostic device aimed at providing definitive, smartphone-based validation and troubleshooting for internet service providers (ISPs) and enterprises. Building on the trusted Speedtest® platform, Speedtest Pulse offers technicians a scalable, easy-to-use solution that delivers actionable insights and real-world network performance validation. The launch addresses a critical need in the industry as Wi-Fi increasingly becomes the backbone of modern homes…

Apple was expected to launch the iPhone Air 2 next September alongside the iPhone Fold, iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, while the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e would arrive together in spring 2027. However, a new report from The Information today claims that Apple has delayed the next iPhone Air. This is most likely due to the original iPhone Air’s lackluster sales, which have recently made Apple scale back orders for the device from its suppliers. Furthermore, all Foxconn production for the Air is expected to stop at the end of this month, following Luxshare stopping it…

The new Regulation provides a unified framework for planning and designing mobile network sites across Qatar, encouraging collaboration between licensed telecom service providers and government entities. The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA)  has issued an updated Regulation for the Construction, Installation, and Sharing of Radio Communications Sites, aimed at enhancing safety, streamlining approvals, and enabling future-ready infrastructure sharing. The update follows extensive public consultation and engagement with multiple stakeholders to align international best practices with Qatar’s local requirements, improving transparency and efficiency in mobile network site development. The new Regulation provides a unified framework for planning and designing mobile network sites…

Not long ago we heard a rumor saying that OnePlus was working on the Ace 6 Pro Max, which was to join the already available Ace 6 in the company’s portfolio. However, today a new rumor out of China claims there is no Ace 6 Pro Max. Instead, that device will be marketed as the OnePlus Ace 6T. The phone will come in an “electric purple” colorway, which will resemble the OnePlus 6T’s Thunder Purple hue, apparently. OnePlus 6T The OnePlus Ace 6T will be powered by a Snapdragon 8 series SoC (most likely the 8 Gen 5). It will…

It aims to empower students, researchers, and professionals with the latest competencies required to build a robust, tech-driven ecosystem. The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST),  in partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT),  has announced that it will host the Second Winter School in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Software Engineering (SE) in January 2026. This year’s program is set to offer a more enriched and applied learning experience, building upon the substantial success of its inaugural edition, and is expected to attract participants from both Qatar and the wider region. The first Winter School…