Technology

Semiconductor stocks faced downward pressure following July 7, 2026, as market participants reacted to developments involving DeepSeek and Samsung. Reports indicate the Chinese AI firm DeepSeek is pursuing a custom chip strategy to bypass U.S. sanctions, while broader sector volatility persists amid shifting investor sentiment toward major chipmakers and connectivity providers. DeepSeek Develops Custom Silicon … Read more

Microsoft AI-Powered Patch Tuesday Hits Record 206 Vulnerabilities Microsoft’s June Patch Tuesday has set a historic record, with the company releasing fixes for 206 individual vulnerabilities. This massive release highlights a significant shift in the cybersecurity landscape, as the integration of artificial intelligence into bug-hunting processes accelerates the rate at which software flaws are identified … Read more

The Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 (18IAX10) serves as the top dog in Lenovo’s gaming laptop stable. It is an 18-inch machine engineered to pack in top-end CPU and GPU options, providing the power to run them both at full tilt. The laptop features a 3,840×2,400 IPS display that offers a 240Hz refresh rate, with … Read more

A massive Telstra mobile network outage on Wednesday crippled critical services across Australia, including Triple Zero emergency calls, public transport, and EFTPOS payments. While the network was restored after 13 hours, the economic fallout is estimated to reach hundreds of millions of dollars, with police now investigating a death linked to the failure. Dr. Mark … Read more

Student Discounts and Hardware Bundles Microsoft has launched a back-to-school campaign, pairing hardware discounts with software subscription incentives. The company is offering a 10% discount on select Surface devices, alongside a bundle valued at over $500. This package includes a one-year subscription to Microsoft 365 Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and a customizable Xbox Wireless … Read more

San Francisco’s housing market has seen 144 homes sell for at least $1 million above their asking prices in the first half of 2026, according to Compass data, as the AI boom fuels demand and overbidding. The trend, driven by tech wealth and IPO speculation, has pushed median home prices higher, with 44 such sales … Read more

Partnership Overview: Techstars and Emirates NBD Launch AI-Fintech Collaboration Photo: TechAfrica News Techstars, a global startup accelerator, has partnered with Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT), to accelerate enterprise-grade AI and fintech solutions across the region. The collaboration introduces a “Acceleration-to-Enterprise” model, designed to integrate high-growth … Read more

The National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals (NIIMBL) convened its 2025 National Meeting in Washington, DC, from 27 June 2025, to address critical challenges in biomanufacturing data interoperability. Industry leaders and FDA specialists focused on scaling continuous, integrated bioprocessing workflows while managing the rising complexity of pharmaceutical digital architectures and manufacturing networks. Interoperability Challenges … Read more

Phillip Securities significantly increased its price target for Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) from $530 to $1,870 on June 29, 2026, citing expectations for continued growth in AI memory demand. The firm reiterated its Buy rating following the company’s recent earnings report, projecting that memory supply constraints will persist beyond 2027. Micron’s Strategic Pivot and Market … Read more

African leaders, scholars, and activists convened to address the continent’s growing climate crisis, with a focus on floods, fossil fuel accountability, and agricultural innovation. At Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Prof. Edwin Julius Momoh, a Sierra Leonean academic, warned that Africa’s agricultural sector faces “devastating effects” from climate change despite contributing less … Read more

AI image generators can now fool a quick glance. Being able to spot a synthetic image is a practical skill. Here is exactly what to look for, from hands to lighting to sourcing.

If you have used an AI chatbot, you have used a large language model. Here is a plain-English explanation of how they predict text, why they hallucinate, and what that means for you.