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TOKYO, June 17, 2026 — Hitachi, Ltd. today announced that it will expand its work with OpenAI to accelerate AI-driven modernization and cybersecurity. The work combines OpenAI’s frontier AI technology with Hitachi’s domain expertise and know-how in supporting mission-critical systems and social infrastructure to accelerate AI transformation (AX) for customers and society. Working together, the two companies’ FDE teams will leverage OpenAI’s AI agent “Codex” to analyze the source code of mission-critical legacy systems and work to establish an AI-driven modernization approach that supports safe migration through enhanced visibility into system design. Based on this approach, Hitachi aims to develop…

The initiative forms part of Ethio Telecom”s broader efforts to support Ethiopia’s digital transformation by ensuring the security and sustainability of the country’s rapidly expanding telecommunications infrastructure. Ethio Telecom  has conducted a nationwide awareness and capacity-building program for senior judicial and law enforcement officials aimed at strengthening telecommunications security, protecting critical digital infrastructure and combating telecom and financial fraud. Held under the theme “Ethio Telecom and Justice Institutions Partnership for a Secure Digital Ethiopia,” the training sessions took place in Dire Dawa, Hawassa and Adama, bringing together 171 judges, prosecutors and police officers drawn from federal and regional institutions. The…

Image Credit: Iparraguirre RecioA World Cup on home soil only comes once in a generation, and the matches deserve a screen that does them justice. The USMNT already opened the tournament with a thumping 4-1 win over Paraguay, with Australia and Türkiye up next before the knockouts arrive. As a European, I’ve burned through plenty of weekends glued to fast, frantic football, so I know how much a good panel changes the experience. You still have time before the July 19 final at MetLife to upgrade, and the best World Cup 2026 TV deals make it easier.What World Cup viewing…

The new Honor 600 Smart features the largest battery in the 600 series (outside of China), has a large 6.87” LCD and a tough build. The Smart has a 7,700mAh battery, while the Honor 600 and 600 Pro have 7,000mAh batteries. Those have smaller 6.57” displays, though, and are thinner at 7.8mm, compared to 8.3mm for the Smart. According to SFR’s numbers, the phone can stream video for 28 hours without a break and will last up to 93 hours on a single charge. It supports 45W fast charging. Honor 600 Smart in Black This…

While the Home Office says face scanning is designed to be an “additional” tool for border officers and won’t “replace or overrule human judgment,” it did not answer questions about how it plans to use the technology in real-world environments. “In cases of uncertainty,” the spokesperson says, “individuals will always be treated as children until a further assessment is conducted.”Expanding EstimatesThe UK government first announced its plans to use face age estimation alongside border staff judgments to assess migrants in July 2025. Since then, the Home Office has delayed the rollout of the systems until 2027, saying it will use…

The initiative would aim to expand AI education, equip learners and educators with advanced digital skills, and support the development of a new generation of AI talent. The move would further reinforce Kenya’s reputation as one of Africa’s leading technology and innovation hubs. Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto has revealed that he held discussions with Sam Altman on the sidelines of the G7 Leaders’ Summit, focusing on expanding collaboration in artificial intelligence and digital transformation. The talks centered on positioning Kenya as a key player in Africa’s emerging AI ecosystem and strengthening the country’s digital capabilities. A key proposal discussed…

Introduction The Redmi Turbo 5 is one of Xiaomi’s mid-range smartphones, which just got launched in India after its debut in China earlier this year. Aside from being the same as the Chinese version, the Redmi Turbo 5 is also familiar for other reasons. It’s very nearly the same phone as the Poco X8 Pro, which we reviewed a couple of months ago. Aside from the branding, the only real difference here is that the Redmi model has a bigger battery. Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 5 specs at a glance: Body: 157.5×75.2×8.2mm, 204g; Glass front, aluminum frame; IP68/IP69K dust tight…

The hope is that someday, a bit of dark matter called a weakly interacting massive particle (a WIMP, for short) will collide with a xenon atom, creating a burst of light and electric charge. After running for years, these experiments have recently begun seeing infrequent blips from a particle that glides ethereally through ordinary matter until it crashes into the detectors. Unfortunately, the new signal is not produced by dark matter. Instead, the detectors are picking up on something similarly insubstantial but much more mundane: neutrinos, the featherweight subatomic particles that the sun and other stars produce in massive quantities.…

The Ministry reaffirmed that Artificial Intelligence is becoming a key driver of innovation, economic transformation, and inclusive development, while underscoring the importance of building Africa’s digital capabilities and shaping its own technological future. The Ministry of ICT, Postal and Courier Services of Zimbabwe  has highlighted the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in advancing national and continental development following its participation in the AI for National Transformation: Zimbabwe 2.0 Conference, held in Masvingo from 16–17 June 2026. The conference, hosted by the Artificial Intelligence Institute Africa (AIIA) in partnership with Zimpapers, was convened under the theme “Leveraging AI for Innovation, Policy…

Honor is set to unveil the X80 Pro Max in China on June 22. Ahead of the launch, the company has confirmed that the phone will feature its largest battery to date and has already revealed its design and color options. It has now shared details about the handset’s display. The Honor X80 Pro Max will feature an industry-first display capable of reaching 10,000 nits of peak brightness. Alongside its massive 11,000mAh battery, the display will be one of the phone’s standout features. Honor also revealed that the panel will offer a 120Hz refresh rate, 1.5K resolution, and ultra-slim 1.3mm…