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MTN expands it 5G network coverage in South Africa

South African telecom giant MTN Group announced on Thursday that it expanded its 5G network coverage, within northern provinces of the country in Polokwane and Witbank. The company deployed 5G towers despite uncertainty regarding the allocation of new spectrum. “MTN is making strides with its 5G technology rollout strategy,” said Kagiso Moncho, MTN general manager […]

Vaccine maker BioNTech to use mRNA tech to target malaria

Pharmaceutical company BioNTech said Monday that it wants to use the mRNA technology behind its coronavirus vaccine to target malaria. The Germany-based company, which developed the first widely approved coronavirus shot together with U.S. partner Pfizer, aims to begin clinical trials for a “safe and highly effective malaria vaccine” by the end of next year. […]

This is what Facebook will look like in five years

It’s 9 a.m. The average summer heat wave feels less intense today as you’re walking down your neighborhood. The strong craving for a croissant consumes your thoughts as you’re contemplating what to have for breakfast. Out of nowhere, a bakery appears next to you with various croissant options to satisfy your cravings. You stop, choose your breakfast, only to realize […]

Tesla reaches milestone with first $1B quarterly profit

Tesla’s quarterly profit has surpassed $1 billion for the first time thanks to the electric car pioneer’s ability to navigate through a pandemic-driven computer chip shortage that has caused major headaches for other automakers. The financial milestone announced Monday extended a two-year run of prosperity that has erased questions about Tesla’s long-term viability raised during […]

China launches 6-month campaign to clean up apps

China’s industry ministry has announced a 6-month campaign to clean up what it says are serious problems with internet apps violating consumer rights, cyber security and “disturbing market order.” The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said in an online notice that, among other things, companies must fix pop-ups on apps that deceive and mislead […]

Amazon seeks to look into Blockchain amongst latest hype

Amazon displays a lenient approach towards digital currencies as a new job listing was posted on Friday on the e-commerce site seeking a digital currency and blockchain specialist to lead its payments team. As one of the biggest e-commerce companies in the world, Amazon is responsible for securing some of the widest transactions through various […]

Telia Eesti 5G network reaches 77 regions in Estonia

Estonian Telecom Telia Eesti announced last week that it’s 5G network is currently available in 77 locations across 14 main cities within the country.  Telia Eesti — one of the Baltic region’s main telecom suppliers and subsidiary of Swedish provider Telia — revealed that it’s planning to invest more in the construction of 5G.  By the end of the year, the Estonia-based company plans to expand the new generation mobile network to more than 100 locations, including various county centers.  Currently, Telia’s 5G […]

'Holy moly!': Inside Texas' fight against a ransomware hack

It was a steamy Friday two Augusts ago when Jason Whisler settled in for a working breakfast at the Coffee Ranch restaurant in the Texas Panhandle city of Borger. The most pressing agenda item for city officials like him that morning: planning for a country concert and anniversary event. Then Whisler’s phone rang. Borger’s computer […]

UK’s House of Lords questions experts over AI

The UK’s House of Lords announced in May a plan to divert its attention to technology’s modern role in policing methods and law enforcement, while acquiring guidance from legal experts to familiarize themselves with the topic. Academics and senior officers met with the House of Lords and demanded answers from the members of UK’s higher […]

Tech cash cow: embedded finance to reach $138bn by 2026

There has never been a time where technology has been such a cash cow more than now; especially with the emergence of embedded finance within every corner of almost every app we use day-in and day-out.   All of us at some points have used embedded finance whenever we use a service on our phone. For those who aren’t familiar […]