Africa’s mineral wealth positions the continent at the epicenter of the global energy transition. Valterra Platinum’s CEO demonstrated hydrogen fuel cell technology using a Toyota Mirai to showcase real-world applications. The African Continental Free Trade Area’s 1.4-billion-person market could tra
UK’s National Crime Agency reveals Russian money laundering networks purchased controlling stake in Keremet Bank on Christmas Day 2024. The operation has led to $32 million in UK seizures and exposed direct links between street crime and Russia’s war economy.
The UK government has recruited tech leaders from Balderton Capital, DeepMind and Monzo to help build the country’s sovereign AI capabilities. The initiative includes £500m in funding and new AI growth zones across the country, with partnerships already established with major AI companies.
Google’s new Gemini AI model shows impressive capabilities but also gaslights users, according to Fast Company’s tech editor. The launch highlights how AI benchmarks often fail to reflect real-world performance issues that users actually encounter.
Microsoft is rolling out its Full Screen Experience to all Windows 11 handhelds starting November 21. The feature aims to create a dedicated gaming interface similar to SteamOS. However, early testing shows it offers convenience but little performance improvement.
OpenAI has rolled out group chat functionality in ChatGPT globally. The feature allows up to 20 people to collaborate with the AI chatbot on tasks like travel planning and document drafting. ChatGPT uses GPT-5.1 Auto and can be mentioned directly for responses.
Building a stylish PC doesn’t require replacing expensive components. Simple upgrades like case swaps, LED strips, and RGB fans can transform your setup’s look while potentially improving performance through better airflow.
A new investigation shows leading AI chatbots can be tricked into providing dangerous self-harm advice. The findings expose critical vulnerabilities in AI safety systems that could endanger vulnerable users.
Meta and partners have completed the 2Africa subsea cable, the world’s longest open-access system spanning 33 countries. This massive infrastructure project promises to transform internet access for 3 billion people, including Africa’s 1.4 billion population over the next decade.
A Princeton spinout called PolyGone has developed a revolutionary filtration system that mimics aquatic plants to capture microplastics. Their pilot in Atlantic City has already prevented hundreds of millions of plastic particles from reaching the ocean, with plans for rapid expansion.
