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Category: Emerging Tech
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FG hails new digital visa platform FBC approval
Nigeria’s new digital visa platform, ASFAAR.NG, aims to streamline travel, curb fraud, and enhance security for citizens traveling abroad. Learn more. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-hails-new-digital-visa-platform-fbc-approval/ Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has lauded the issuance of a Full Business Case (FBC) Compliance Certificate for the National Digital Diplomatic Platform, ASFAAR.NG. Tuggar gave the commendation in…
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Block lays off 4,000 workers citing AI. But how much does…
In a letter to the company, CEO Jack Dorsey said AI tools are making fundamental changes to “what it means to build and run a company.” But tech experts say pandemic overhiring and overly-ambitious promises of AI have had a role in tech layoffs. Tech company Block, the parent company of payment services Square and…
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Southern California Air Board Rejects Pollution Rules Aft…
Southern California’s air quality board rejected proposed rules to phase out gas-powered appliances after receiving more than 20,000 opposition comments generated through CiviClick, “the first and best AI-powered grassroots advocacy platform.” Phys.org report… Diesel != Gasoline. That doesn't mean that both of them don't contribute to health related issues and air quality problems. The problem…
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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide May Finally Solve the Fo…
Samsung is poised to reshape the foldable smartphone market with the highly anticipated Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide, expected to launch in the summer of 2026. This device promises a wider, more user-friendly design, addressing long-standing concerns about foldable p… Samsung is poised to reshape the foldable smartphone market with the highly anticipated Galaxy Z…
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Hyundai Bayon 1.0T Tech Line: An old-school crossover SUV…
It may not be electric, or even hybrid, yet this compact but nippy character can still keep up with the pack, discovers Sean O’Grady I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Apologies. I have to admit that, tragic car spotter as I am, the…
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Anthropic Hits Back After US Military Labels It a ‘Supply…
Anthropic says it would be “legally unsound” for the Pentagon to blacklist its technology after talks over military use of its artificial intelligence models broke down. US secretary of defense Pete Hegseth directed the Pentagon to designate Anthropic a “supply-chain risk” on Friday, sending shock waves through Silicon Valley and leaving many companies scrambling to…
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Amazon’s best weekend deals: Save up to 91% on Apple, Sha…
Discover this weekend’s best Amazon deals, including spring cleaning essentials, tech upgrades, kitchen must-haves, style staples and beauty favorites — all at limited-time discounts. Amazon kicked off the weekend with steep discounts across spring cleaning gear, kitchen upgrades, tech essentials and viral beauty favorites. A cordless Shark vacuum is down to $200 (originally $350), a…
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‘The sonic gap is narrowing fast’ – after pitting m…
Since testing this modern, mid-range TV, I’m beginning to doubt whether every screen requires a soundbar by default. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. During the six years I’ve been writing and editing home theater reviews, the recurring complaint I’ve seen time and…
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Trump Cuts Off Anthropic, AI Firm That Stood Against Kill…
US President Donald Trump “is throwing this tantrum and calling Anthropic ‘radical left’ because they refuse to have their AI be used for illegal mass surveillance and murder. That’s literally it.”That’s how progressive commentator Kyle Kulinski described Tru… Daily news & progressive opinion—funded by the people, not the corporations—delivered straight to your inbox. US Secretary…
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Hey ChatGPT, is this goodbye?
We may be hurtling into an era of autonomous agents, but there are important reasons not to sideline the chat window. Like many frequent users of chat assistants, I’ve found my equation with them. We’ve got to know each other. They seem to have figured out the way I work, and though they can be…
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