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Adobe’s Oriol Nieto loaded up a short video with a handful of scenes and a voice-over, but no sound effects. The AI model analyzed the video and broke it down into scenes, applying emotional tags and a description of each scene. Then, the sound effects came. The AI model picked up on a scene with an alarm clock, for instance, and automatically created a sound effect. It identified a scene where the main character (an octopus, in this case) was driving a car, and it added a sound effect of a door closing.It wasn’t perfect. The alarm sound wasn’t realistic,…

Google insists that sideloading on Android is “fundamental” and here to stay. For those unfamiliar, sideloading lets you install apps from sources outside the Play Store, like downloading an APK directly from a developer’s website. It’s one of Android’s signature features that sets it apart from iOS. The company recently defended its upcoming developer verification requirements. According to Google, they’re designed to protect users from malicious apps without limiting choice. Under the new system, all Android app developers must register and verify their identities with Google before their apps can be sideloaded. As a result, Google maintains that users will…

The move underscores Nigeria’s broader ambition to strengthen its fintech ecosystem, enhance consumer protection, and sustain its position as one of Africa’s leading fintech hubs. The House of Representatives has advanced the Nigerian Fintech Regulatory Commission Bill (HB.2389) to its second reading, marking a crucial step toward reshaping the country’s approach to fintech oversight. Sponsored by Hon. Fuad Kayode Laguda, the proposed legislation seeks to streamline Nigeria’s fragmented regulatory landscape by creating a single statutory body — the Nigerian Fintech Regulatory Commission — that will oversee all financial technology activities across the nation. At present, the sector operates under multiple…

Summarize This Article:ChatGPTPerplexityGrokGoogle AIFour years after its launch, New World Aeternum is closing its doors for good. Just after the release of season 10 and the recently released Nighthaven update, the team at New World has called these updates the game’s last. So the big question now is, will this mean the game is dead?Players have a lot of questions about the game, especially those who have put in a lot of hours playing the game. Many studios, once they have pushed the final updates for the game, begin the preparation of sunsetting the game.If you are someone planning to…

Apple’s iPad Air and mini lineup could receive big display upgrades soon, according to a report by Bloomberg. The company is also working on upgrading the display on the MacBook Air. The report states that the Cupertino giant is testing new iPad Air, mini, and MacBook Air models with OLED displays. As per the report, Apple plans to introduce the iPad mini with an OLED panel in 2026. While an OLED display would be a welcome upgrade for the iPad mini, it’s expected to come at a higher price. The report suggests that the OLED version could cost up to…

Mauritius’ strong showing demonstrates that effective governance, clear regulatory frameworks, and targeted digital investments can significantly strengthen national fraud resilience. Mauritius has been ranked as Africa’s most fraud-resilient country in the 2025 Global Fraud Index released by Sumsub, underscoring the island nation’s growing strength in combating digital crime and building a secure online environment. The report placed Mauritius 22nd globally with a fraud-risk score of 1.8, the best performance across the continent and well below the global average of 2.79. The country’s leadership in digital fraud resilience is attributed to its strong institutional frameworks, relatively low levels of fraud activity,…

Nvidia will make a $1 billion equity investment in Nokia at a subscription price of $6.01 per share, the two companies announced. With this investment, which is subject to certain customary closing conditions, Nokia will issue 166,389,351 new shares to Nvidia, giving it a 2.90% stake in the Finnish company. Nokia said it will use the proceeds from the issuance to accelerate its strategic plans to “advance trusted connectivity for the AI supercycle and other general corporate purposes.” Moreover, Nokia intends to accelerate development of its 5G and 6G RAN software to run on Nvidia’s architecture and will also make…

The event marks a major step in the government’s effort to promote digital sovereignty and responsible AI adoption across sectors. Burkina Faso has officially launched a nationwide awareness and training campaign on artificial intelligence (AI) with the inauguration of the country’s first Conference on the Practical Contribution of Artificial Intelligence to the Development of Burkina Faso. The event marks a major step in the government’s effort to promote digital sovereignty and responsible AI adoption across sectors. Organized by the Ministry of Digital Transition, Posts and Electronic Communications through the Permanent Secretariat of Innovation and Awareness on Emerging Digital Technologies (SPIVTEN),…

The Oppo Find X9 and Find X9 Pro were launched in global markets yesterday. During the event, Oppo also shared the global release timeline for its ColorOS 16 update. While the ColorOS 16 rollout for compatible devices is scheduled to begin in China on October 30, global users will have to wait a little longer. Oppo’s ColorOS 16 update will be first available on the Find N5, Find N3, Find N3 Flip, the Find X8 series, Reno 14 lineup, Reno 13 series, and the Pad 3 Pro in November. Older Oppo phones and tablets will receive the Android 16-based software…

This partnership also reaffirms Circles” long-term commitment to Africa. It is backed by continued investment in its EMEA team and a shared ambition to shape the future of mobile across the region. Vodacom South Africa  and global technology leader Circles  announce a strategic partnership to accelerate the growth of its Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE) platform. The MVNE service is now primed to rapidly scale and onboard the next wave of MVNOs. The collaboration with Circles for their Circles Aspire product line marks a pivotal leap forward in Vodacom’s wholesale services strategy. It opens up a game-changing alternative for South…