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Minutes after President Donald Trump announced that he would not wipe out “a whole civilization” on Tuesday evening, a team of self-described young Iranian activists jumped into action.Members of the group known as Explosive Media were putting the finishing touches on their latest AI-generated, Lego-inspired Trump video. The video features a Trump mini-figure colluding with leaders from Gulf states, Iranian officials pressing a big red button labeled “back to the stone age,” and Trump throwing a chair at US generals.This was the latest of more than a dozen videos the pro-Iran group has released since the beginning of the war…

The alliance underscores a shared commitment to advancing a digital-first healthcare ecosystem in the UAE, supporting the nation’s transformation toward value-based, outcome-driven models of care. Innovaccer Inc.,  a leading healthcare AI company, and Infinia Technologies,  a next-generation digital transformation company and a subsidiary of Sirius International Holding under Abu Dhabi’s International Holding Company (IHC) Group, today announced a strategic alliance aimed at accelerating healthcare innovation across the United Arab Emirates. The alliance underscores a shared commitment to advancing a digital-first healthcare ecosystem in the UAE, supporting the nation’s transformation toward value-based, outcome-driven models of care. The collaboration combines Innovaccer’s Healthcare…

8BitDo 64 2.4G Wireless Controller HomeComputer Accessories8BitDo 64 2.4G Wireless Controller for Original N64 Console Gadget Flow Editors8BitDo 64 2.4G Wireless Controller for Original N64 ConsoleThe 8BitDo 64 2.4G Wireless Controller brings a familiar N64-style layout with a more modern shape, so classic games feel right and hold more comfortably.Made for original N64 play: This controller is designed for the original Nintendo 64 console, so setup stays simple and the button layout feels close to the system it is built for.Wireless and wired options: You can use a 2.4G wireless connection for cable-free play or switch to wired USB on…

Indian tech brand Ai+ announced a trio of new smartphones at a big launch event today. Nova Flip is the brand’s first foldable phone, opting for a flip-style design. Nova 2 and Nova 2 Ultra are conventional slab phones with 6,000mAh batteries, 5G connectivity and 50MP main cams. Ai+ Nova Flip This is the first foldable phone from the brand, and at first glance, it sure looks like a Nubia Flip 2. A closer examination of its specs reveals that’s the case, with the only exception being that the Nova Flip runs on nxtQ OS based on Android 15. Outside…

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Is fake grass a bad idea? The AstroTurf wars are far from over. In 2001, Americans installed just over 7 million square meters of synthetic turf. By 2024, that number was 79 million square meters—enough to carpet all of Manhattan and then some. The increase worries folks who study microplastics and environmental pollution. While the plastic-making industry insists that synthetic fields are safe if properly installed, lots of researchers think that isn’t so. Find out why AstroTurf has ignited heated debates. —Douglas Main This story is from the next issue of our print magazine, packed with stories all about nature. Subscribe now to read the full thing when it lands on Wednesday, April 22.  Mustafa Suleyman:…

Two Years in the Making: The Africa Pavilion The pavilion’s debut at MWC Barcelona grew out of an initiative launched roughly two years ago by the six largest mobile operators in Africa. The collective goal was to find ways to jointly tackle some of the continent’s most persistent digital challenges, from device and data affordability to the need for locally relevant content and languages. Bringing that shared work into a single, visible space at MWC was the natural next step, giving the global ecosystem a place to see what Africa is building and explore how to collaborate.   Devices, Languages,…

Ahead of its scheduled launch later this month, official-looking renders of the Oppo Find X9s Pro have surfaced online, revealing the phone in four color options. The handset is set to debut alongside the Oppo Find X9 Ultra on April 21. Reliable tipster Evan Blass has shared design renders of the Find X9s Pro on X. At first glance, the phone appears largely similar to the existing Find X9 Pro. It features the same rectangular rear camera module and a flat back panel with Oppo branding at the bottom. On the front, the device sports slim display bezels and a…

The other goal of the Button is rapid response time. Unlike the Humane Ai pin, which got lots of criticism for taking a painfully long time to reply to queries, the Button is designed to be nearly instantaneous. In a demo via Zoom call, I watched Nolet ask the Button for a recommendation for the best sandwich shops in my neighborhood. While the Button didn’t choose my idea of the best sandwich place around, it did at least answer all the questions within a second. It can also be immediately interrupted by pressing the button, which is a great feature…

Positioning itself as a solution to these challenges, Verto said its platform enables seamless payment flows from the US to emerging markets while also supporting easy collection from US-based customers. Verto  has announced a renewed push to simplify cross-border payments between the United States and Africa, targeting startups and SMEs with operational links across emerging markets. The company noted that many US banks often classify African-related transactions as high-risk, creating challenges such as blocked payments, sudden account freezes, and repeated compliance checks for businesses operating in markets like Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa. Positioning itself as a solution to these…

The Realme C100 series has been expanding over the last few weeks and the latest addition is the C100 4G. It brings a familiar design, MediaTek’s Helio G92 Max chipset and a massive 8,000mAh battery, which is even larger than the one on the C100 5G. Realme C100 4G Realme claims the C100 4G can deliver over 23 hours of video streaming, 20+ hours of navigation or 13+ hours of gaming on a single charge. When you do need to recharge, C100 4G supports up to 45W wired charging. Like the other C100 members, C100 4G brings reverse wired charging…