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Then there’s Eric Chong, a 37-year-old who has a background in dentistry and previously cofounded a startup that simplifies medical billing for dentists. He was placed on the “machine” team.“I’m gonna be honest and say I’m extremely relieved to be on the machine team,” Chong says.At the hackathon, Chong was building software that uses voice and face recognition to detect autism. Of course, my first question was: Wouldn’t there be a wealth of issues with this, like biased data leading to false positives?“Short answer, yes,” Chong says. “I think that there are some false positives that may come out, but…

The star of the show was the new iPhone Air. The new model is 5.6mm thin and surrounded by a titanium frame. It offers a 6.5-inch Always-On screen with an adaptive refresh rate of 120HZ. It also offers up to 3,000 nits peak outdoor brightness. The Air’s front Center Stage front camera is square so you can take a landscape selfie without needing to rotate the phone. The single Fusion camera system on the rear provides the equivalent of four lenses. Both the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max feature a revamped design to help make room for a larger…

Through these initiatives, NCBA seeks to empower schools to become financially sustainable, digitally advanced, and well-prepared for future challenges. NCBA Bank , in collaboration with Water.org , has convened more than 100 private school owners in Naivasha to explore innovative solutions that can drive the long-term resilience and growth of educational institutions. The engagement focused on how sustainability, digital banking, and risk management can help schools navigate rising operational costs, increasing digital demands, and environmental pressures. Recognizing schools as vital engines of Kenya’s social and economic development—providing employment, supporting local businesses, and shaping future leaders—NCBA reaffirmed its commitment to supporting education stakeholders…

Experience audio like never before with AirPods Pro 3. These in-ear wireless headphones pack insane power in a compact design, making your daily commute, workouts, and calls sound sharper, clearer, and more immersive.Outstanding Spatial Audio: Custom multiport architecture carries sound into the air, making every instrument and vocal crystal clear.Next-Level Noise Cancellation: 2x stronger ANC than the previous generation, 4x more effective than original AirPods, blocking out city noise, chatter, and distractions.Live Translation, Simplified: Apple-powered real-time translation of full phrases—activate with a new gesture. Works even better when both parties wear AirPods Pro 3.Smarter Fit & Comfort: Smaller design, 5…

The iPhone 17 Air brings the biggest design change in recent memory, and goes all-in on the forgotten focus of slim and light phones. At 5.6mm, it’s the thinnest iPhone to date. Apple calls it “a paradox you have to hold to believe”. It’s actually replacing the not-so-popular iPhone 16 Plus, so it gets a big 6.5-inch LTPO Super Retina OLED display with ProMotion 120Hz refresh rate. It also features the updated Ceramic Shield 2 protection and up to 3,000 nits brightness. Reaching the slim and light design required some sacrifices, and the most obvious one is around the back,…

(Shutterstock AI) The White House held a private dinner last Thursday with some of the most powerful people in artificial intelligence. Executives from Meta, Microsoft, Google, Apple, OpenAI, AMD, Oracle, and others were invited. These are the companies building the core systems that power today’s AI. This includes everything from GPU hardware and model-hosting platforms to developer tools and foundation models like ChatGPT and Gemini. The event was officially described as a gathering of innovators and a celebration of American AI leadership. However, in reality, it was also a show of support. Tech leaders signaled their alignment with the administration’s…

This enhancement introduces External Attack Surface Management (EASM) capabilities, giving security teams the visibility and control they need to stay ahead of cyber adversaries by continuously monitoring and securing their organization’s external perimeter. Kaspersky  has announced the launch of the new External Attack Surface module within its Digital Footprint Intelligence (DFI) service, available directly in the Threat Intelligence portal. This enhancement introduces External Attack Surface Management (EASM) capabilities, giving security teams the visibility and control they need to stay ahead of cyber adversaries by continuously monitoring and securing their organization’s external perimeter. The exploit of public-facing applications has been the…

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Following their initial leak from last week, the Powerbeats Fit have now emerged in a new set of renders alongside detailed specs thanks to @evleaks. These will succeed the Beats Fit Pro from 2021 and seem to have similar specs to their predecessors. Powerbeats Fit in Jet Black and Gravel Gray Battery life from each earbud will reportedly come in at 7 hours. The combined battery life, including the charging case, is reportedly 30 hours. Powerbeats Fit are reportedly getting the same Apple H1 chip as their predecessor with support for adaptive EQ, personalized spatial…

The company expressed surprise at the directive, stating it believes the issue stems from a misunderstanding. Following the Bank of Ghana’s recent suspension of certain remittance services, Flutterwave  has issued a statement clarifying its position. The company noted that the directive pertains only to inbound remittances through its SendApp platform. Flutterwave emphasized that all other services under its Payment Service Provider (PSP) licence, including Flutterwave for Business, remain fully operational in Ghana. The company expressed surprise at the directive, stating it believes the issue stems from a misunderstanding. Flutterwave is actively engaging with the Bank of Ghana and its banking…