For decades, the promise of connecting rural Africa to the internet was stuck in the same loop: too expensive to build, too far from fibre routes, too low a return on investment for telecoms. Satellite internet in Africa is finally breaking that cycle — and the pace of change over the last two years has…
Apple unveiled the MacBook Neo on March 4, marking the company’s most aggressive push into budget computing in over a decade. The Apple MacBook Neo launch starts at $599—nearly half the price of the MacBook Air and $100 cheaper than the base iPhone 17—powered by an iPhone-class A18 Pro chip rather than the M-series processors…
Few things are more frustrating than watching your app updates get stuck on “pending,” “downloading,” or “waiting” while you need to use the updated app. Whether you’re on iPhone or Android, app update stuck issues happen for surprisingly similar reasons—and fortunately, most are easy to fix without contacting support or resetting your device. Why Your…
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As quantum computing becomes more powerful, the need for quantum-safe encryption is rising. Modern encryption methods like RSA and ECC may not withstand attacks from future quantum machines, making the shift to stronger techniques essential. What Is Quantum-Safe Encryption? Quantum-safe or post-quantum encryption refers to cryptographic algorithms designed to resist attacks from quantum computers. These…
Ransomware has been a persistent nightmare for individuals, governments, and enterprises for years. But in 2025, it’s not only still prevalent — it’s become smarter, more targeted, and more dangerous. Understanding its evolution is critical to defending yourself. What’s New in Ransomware Attacks Double extortion & data leaks: Attackers not only encrypt data, but also…
OpenAI has unveiled its latest innovation, the ChatGPT Atlas browser, a next-generation web browser designed to make surfing the internet smarter, faster, and more intuitive. But as with many AI-powered tools, the excitement comes with a catch: Atlas doesn’t just remember your favorite websites — it remembers you. What Makes ChatGPT Atlas Different? Unlike traditional…
As wearables evolve, seamless interaction has become a frontier challenge. Helios 2.0, a new gesture recognition system, promises to bring intuitive control to smart glasses, AR headsets, and related wearables while consuming minimal power. arXiv By using event-based sensors and a microgesture vocabulary (like thumb swipes and pinches), Helios 2.0 can translate natural hand movements…
Meta, in collaboration with Data Science Africa, has launched the Llama Impact Grant, a new initiative aimed at supporting startups and researchers in Sub-Saharan Africa. This program, part of Meta’s global Llama Impact Grants, is designed to fund projects that utilize Llama AI, Meta’s open-source large language model, to tackle regional challenges. The Role of…