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Strike 3 Holdings, a company that says it makes “high quality,” “feminist,” and “ethical” adult videos, is suing Meta in a federal court in California for allegedly infringing its copyright-protected content and using it to train AI models. The complaint, filed in July, alleges Meta has been torrenting and seeding Strike 3’s videos since 2018. Associated exhibits and details of the complaint were unsealed last week.Strike 3 alleges Meta’s motive was partly to obtain otherwise difficult to scrape visual angles, parts of the human body, and extended, uninterrupted scenes—rare in mainstream movies and TV—to help it create what Mark Zuckerberg…

The partnership builds on both parties” track records of fintech innovation and strategic alliances with other key global distribution providers.  Mukuru , one of Africa’s largest fintech platforms, has announced a strategic partnership with MoneyGram , a leading global payments network for consumers, businesses, and communities. The collaboration connects Mukuru to the global MoneyGram network and links two advanced financial technology platforms to deliver faster, more affordable, and inclusive remittance services across Africa, Asia, and beyond. According to Oui Capital’s latest market report, Africa’s cross-border market is forecast to triple in size to $1 trillion over the next decade, fuelled by mobile…

The Apple iPhone Air and the iPhone 17 series, which were unveiled last week and were up for pre-orders in over 63 countries, are now available for purchase through Apple’s online and offline stores, as well as third-party resellers. Apple iPhone 17 The list of countries where the new iPhones are on sale includes Australia, Canada, China, Colombia, France, Germany, India, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey, the UAE, the UK, the US, and Vietnam, amongst others. However, it’s worth mentioning that the iPhone Air’s arrival in China has been delayed over eSIM compliance issues. Apple iPhone 17…

Zain KSA , a leading telecom and digital services provider in Saudi Arabia, has officially entered the Insurtech space through a strategic joint venture with global insurance specialist PREVENSURE . Through Al Sayra Holding Company , its wholly owned financial investment arm, Zain KSA has acquired a majority stake in Green Shield Insurance Brokers Ltd (GSIB ), a Saudi-based brokerage firm. Al Sayra Holding now owns a 60% stake in GSIB, with the remaining 40% acquired by PREVENSURE. The deal, approved by Saudi Arabia’s Insurance Authority (IA), marks a significant milestone in Zain KSA’s ongoing evolution from telecom operator to an enabler of tech-enhanced…

Samsung rolled out the Android 16-based One UI 8 stable update for the Galaxy S25 series earlier this week in South Korea, and later released it in more countries, including India, Germany, and the UK. Now, the update is seeding in the US. The One UI 8 stable update for the Samsung Galaxy S25 series has firmware version S93xUSQU5BY13/S93xUOYN5BY13/S93xUSQU5BY13, comes with the September 2025 Android security patch, and weighs over 3.8GB in size. But note that this is the download size for users running One UI 7 on their smartphones. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra If you live in the US…

Google announced today that it is making its Chrome browser smarter. Similar to what Google said during last month’s Made by Google event about Gemini and the Pixel 10 series, it’s all about making your browser proactive instead of reactive. Google says, “It’s about creating a browser that goes beyond rendering the web, to one that understands it, helps you be more productive, and keeps you safer online.”How Google is changing the experience you have with your browserGoogle is turning Chrome into an AI-centric browser that looks for clues to what you are doing. Which tabs do you have open?…

What began with just twenty participants has grown into a national initiative, with over 10,000 girls having been trained in coding and digital literacy across all nine provinces in the country. Since its inception in 2017, Vodacom’s #CodeLikeAGirl (CLAG) programme has continued to break barriers and open doors for girls in South Africa, inspiring a new generation to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). What began with just twenty participants has grown into a national initiative, with over 10 000 girls having been trained in coding and digital literacy across all nine provinces in the country. #CLAG…

Oakley Meta Vanguard AI Glasses | Key Features, Price & Alternatives HomeComing Soon Gadget Flow Editors Athletic intelligence with the power of Meta!Editor’s QuoteOakley Meta Vanguard AI GlassesOakley Meta Vanguard AI glasses bring Oakley sport optics and Meta AI together for athletes who need hands-free recording, real-time workout insights, durable audio, and weather-ready performance every ride.12 MP Ultra-wide Camera: A centred 12 MP camera with a 122° field of view records 3K video and wide-angle photos so you capture more of your POV in high resolution.Stabilisation and AutoCapture: Adjustable video stabilisation reduces shake and autocapture paired with Garmin devices automatically…

Redmi launched the Pad 2 in June, and now it seems like the brand is almost ready to introduce the Pad 2 Pro as the successor to the original Redmi Pad Pro from last year. A new leak reveals some of the tablet’s features alongside the promo images you can see below. It will have a 12.1-inch touchscreen with 120Hz refresh rate and “2.5K” resolution. Redmi Pad 2 Pro leaked promo images There will be two 8MP cameras, one on the front, one on the rear, a 3.5mm headphone jack, quad speakers with Dolby Atmos…

The investment reflects Merak Capital’s strategy of backing fintech platforms that become essential to business operations rather than supporting tools. Merak Capital , a technology-focused investment firm, has announced a $1.2 million investment in Bynow , a fast-growing Saudi-based FinTech company that is redefining how businesses manage payments. Bynow has emerged as one of the region’s most promising players in business-focused financial technology. Its flagship B2B Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solution enables companies to defer and split their payments, offering greater flexibility and unlocking smoother cash flow management. It addresses one of the most pressing challenges faced by small and medium-sized…