Android Auto Music Apps: A Major Design OverhaulGoogle has announced significant design upgrades for music apps in Android Auto, promising a transformed in-car listening experience. Developers of popular apps like Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Gaana, PocketFM, and TuneIn will now have more f...
What Is AccLock? The New Ear ID TechnologyChinese researchers from several universities have developed a groundbreaking technology called AccLock, essentially an ear ID system that uses your unique heartbeat to verify your identity. Unlike traditional biometric systems, AccLock works with standard e...
What Is Android 17’s Continue On Feature?Google is introducing a new Android feature called Continue On, designed to let you start a task on your Android phone and seamlessly pick it up on a compatible tablet. This functionality closely mirrors Apple’s Handoff, aiming to create a more connected ecos...
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...
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...
Apple's 2026 accessibility roadmap introduces powerful new tools, from AI-powered voice control to eye-controlled wheelchairs. These features are not just consumer gadgets—they are designed to help disabled people participate more fully in the workforce. On Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD),...
Android XR Glasses 2026: A First Look at the Future of Smart EyewearGoogle is finally ready to showcase the progress of its Android XR glasses lineup, with several models launching this year. From Xreal's Project Aura to stylish collaborations with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, the wearable tech ...
Apple’s AI-Powered Accessibility Features for 2026Apple has announced a major update to its accessibility features across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Vision Pro, leveraging on-device AI processing to enhance the user experience. The new tools include AI-generated subtitling for any video, impro...
Understanding the Take It Down Act and Its EnforcementThe Take It Down Act, signed into law by President Donald Trump in May 2025, is now fully in force as of May 19, 2026. This legislation requires social media platforms to remove nonconsensual intimate imagery (NCII), including AI-generated deepfa...
Apple Reveals WWDC 26 Keynote Date and Teases Big Changes Apple has officially announced when to tune into the WWDC 26 keynote, using the phrase ‘Coming Bright Up’ to build excitement. The teaser strongly hints that major updates are on the way — and yes, it’s probably Siri getting the spotlight. Th...
How AWS Solved the Apple Mac Studio Shortage Developers who need Apple Mac Studio hardware for building and testing apps have faced a major shortage. But now, AWS found a way around Apple’s Mac Studio shortage, and developers are renting impossible hardware online. This means you can access powerful...