The Bold Claim: 'Solve All Disease'At Google I/O 2026, DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis made a statement that quickly went viral: the company hopes to 'reimagine the drug discovery process with the goal of one day solving all disease.' While this sounds like science fiction, Hassabis was actually introdu...

SpaceX IPO: Elon Musk’s Leadership is a Double-Edged SwordThe highly anticipated SpaceX IPO is finally here, and it’s not just a historic public offering that could make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire. The S-1 filing reveals a complex web of interconnections between Musk’s companies, highl...

ACIX Expands to Second Data Center in KinshasaThe Africa Congo Internet Exchange (ACIX) has expanded its operations into a new data center facility in Kinshasa, marking a significant step for internet traffic management in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This deployment allows domestic t...

Bolt Introduces Electric Ride-Hailing in Cape TownBolt has officially launched electric vehicle (EV) ride-hailing services in Cape Town, South Africa, marking a strategic expansion in the African market. The company aims to deploy 500 electric vehicles through a partnership with YugoRide by the end ...

Kenya Airways Introduces AI-Powered Pricing PlatformKenya Airways has launched an innovative AI-driven pricing platform designed to optimize fare adjustments across its global network. The move comes as airlines face mounting pressure to respond swiftly to fluctuating demand and competitive pricing ...

AFC Pledges Up to $100 Million for African Technology FundsAfrica Finance Corporation (AFC) has approved a commitment of up to $100 million to venture and growth-stage funds operating across Africa. This strategic move is designed to channel more institutional capital into the continent's technology...

Airtel Uganda Launches Starlink Direct-to-Cell Satellite TestsAirtel Uganda has commenced testing Starlink's direct-to-cell satellite network, just days after receiving provisional regulatory approval from Ugandan authorities. This development marks a significant milestone in expanding mobile connec...

Checker Closes $8M Funding to Accelerate Stablecoin Services in AfricaChecker, a global infrastructure network for digital asset markets, has raised $8 million in a funding round led by Al Mada Ventures, the investment arm of Morocco's sovereign wealth fund. The round also includes co-leads Galaxy V...

The End of Traditional Search: Google's All-in-One VisionAt Google I/O 2026, the company made it clear: the future of Google isn't just about finding information—it's about doing everything for you from a single search box. From AI Overviews to Gemini Spark, Google is reimagining how you interact wi...

Google’s AI Ambitions Hinge on User Trust and Data AccessGoogle has big promises for its AI-powered future — and a lot of it depends on your trust. At Google I/O 2026, the company unveiled a suite of new tools designed to make life easier, but each one requires unprecedented access to your personal ...

Ugreen FineTrack 2: A Novel Design for Extended Battery LifeUgreen has launched the FineTrack 2, an Apple Find My-compatible tracker with a unique soccer ball design. Inspired by major football tournaments, this tracker is larger than an AirTag but offers impressive battery longevity. Available now ...

Kickstarter Retracts Mature Content Guidelines Amid BacklashKickstarter has officially reversed its newly implemented mature content rules, which sparked widespread criticism for banning projects offering rewards that could provide "sexual pleasure". The company confirmed it has restored its previou...