TikTok will make a final attempt to lift a restriction before the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday, in a case that will test the boundaries of free expression and national security. The case revolves around a rule issued last year, requiring TikTok to either separate from its Chinese owner, ByteDance, or face a ban in […]

Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, has announced a major shift in how the company handles content moderation. The tech giant plans to phase out the use of fact-checkers across its platforms, instead introducing a system of community notes, similar to the approach used by its competitor, X. The community notes will be curated by users, like […]

AST SpaceMobile has acquired a 45MHz block of L-band spectrum across the U.S. and Canada from Ligado Networks, following Ligado’s declaration of bankruptcy. This acquisition allows AST to provide satellite-based cellular services independently, no longer reliant on partners like AT&T or Verizon. Previously, AST had agreements with major carriers, including Verizon and AT&T, to use […]

On December 23, 2024, Prosus, a global technology investor and subsidiary of Naspers, announced its acquisition of Despegar, a prominent online travel agency in Latin America, for $1.7 billion. This deal, priced at $19.50 per share, represents a 33 percent premium over Despegar’s recent closing price. Read also: “Technology isn’t just a tool; it’s a […]

On December 21, 2024, WhatsApp achieved a landmark legal victory against the NSO Group, a notorious Israeli spyware company.  A U.S. federal judge ruled that NSO violated hacking laws by exploiting a vulnerability in WhatsApp to deploy its Pegasus spyware on over 1,400 devices, including those of journalists and human rights activists.  This decision holds […]

Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Amr Talaat, has strengthened ties with the World Bank to advance the country’s digital transformation agenda. During a meeting with Sangboo Kim, the World Bank’s Vice President for Digital Transformation, Talaat outlined Egypt’s ambitious efforts to enhance digital infrastructure, expand internet connectivity, and foster digital skills nationwide. The […]

Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp was fined €251 million ($264 million) on Tuesday by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) due to a major data breach that occurred in 2018. This incident exposed the personal information of approximately 29 million users worldwide, including names, email addresses, phone numbers, and even […]

Google on Monday named Preeti Lobana to head its India division, occupying a crucial role left vacant since Sanjay Gupta was elevated to president of Asia-Pacific in July. In the face of growing competition in the digital industry, Lobana, a former Google vice president of advertising technology, assumes leadership as the business promotes its AI […]

Klasha, a leading international cross-border payment company, on Thursday announced its partnership with LianLian Global, a well-known payment provider in Asia, to simplify cross-border payments between Asia and Africa. This collaboration allows Asian businesses to tap into Africa’s growing market by providing a reliable payment infrastructure tailored to the unique needs of both regions. The […]

Microsoft announced on Tuesday that it is facing a significant £1 billion lawsuit in the UK over allegations of anti-competitive practices regarding its cloud services.  The lawsuit, led by Dr Maria Luisa Stasi and the law firm Scott+Scott, claims that Microsoft unfairly charges higher licensing fees for its Windows Server software when used with rival […]

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has resigned after a period of underperformance during which the company’s stocks fell 53 percent, three years out of his 3.5-year tenure. CFO David Zinsner and Intel Products CEO Michelle Johnston Holthaus have been named interim co-CEOs. Read also: Microsoft denies using user data to train AI models Intel’s setbacks under […]

A subsidiary of Rosatom, the Russian nuclear energy company, and the Ministry of Innovation and Technology of Ethiopia have signed a contract to develop a feasibility study for the establishment of the Ethiopia Nuclear Science and Technology Centre (NSTC). This partnership marks a significant step in the long-term cooperation between Russia and Ethiopia in the […]

Zenith Bank Plc has officially opened its latest branch in Paris on November 27, 2024, marking a significant step in the bank’s global expansion strategy. This Third-Country Branch (TCB) aims to strengthen the bank’s presence in Europe and boost Franco-African trade relations. The establishment of the Third-Country Branch (TCB) in Paris follows the signing of […]