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Apple unveils HomeView smart display in renewed home push By AFP October 14, 2026 01:13 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter HomeView, a voice-driven smart display built around Apple's revamped Siri AI assistant …
Apple unveils HomeView smart display in renewed home pushCitizen Digital
… At last year's DevDay, Altman closed the event with a closely watched conversation with Jony Ive, Apple's former design chief, whose startup io OpenAI bought for around $6.5 billion. …
OpenAI unveils low-cost AI model, a day after shelving Astra upgradeThe Standard
… The restored access applied to Apple iPhone and iPad users who updated their devices to run on the tech giant's latest operating system.However, Ofcom said on Wednesday that Aylo "may not have conducted sufficient due diligence and testing before implementing its new age assuranc …
UK watchdog opens probe into Pornhub age checksCitizen Digital
… Unveiled in September 9, 2026, Apple’s new iPhone Duo features powerful AI capabilities, and is driven by the new A20 Pro chip. …
AI boom driving smartphone prices up – GSMACitizen Digital
Apple unveils its first foldable smartphone iPhone Duo By AFP September 10, 2026 09:25 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The new foldable iPhone Duo is displayed during an Apple event at the Steve Jobs Theate …
Apple unveils its first foldable smartphone iPhone DuoCitizen Digital
New Apple CEO to face first test with foldable iPhone launch By AFP September 09, 2026 03:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter John Ternus, Vice President, Mac and iPad Hardware Engineering speaks during Appl …
New Apple CEO to face first test with foldable iPhone launchCitizen Digital
Apple faces Ksh.349 billion lawsuit in UK over app privacy feature By AFP September 04, 2026 07:05 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Apple faces a £2 billion ($2.7 billion) lawsuit brought b …
Apple faces Ksh.349 billion lawsuit in UK over app privacy featureCitizen Digital
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US judge rejects bid to break up Google's ad businessCitizen Digital
John Ternus to lead Apple into the age of AI By AFP August 31, 2026 08:37 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize John Ternus takes over as Apple's chief executive on Tuesday, inheriting a company …
John Ternus to lead Apple into the age of AICitizen Digital
… whatever she did, from her beautiful, unmistakable voice to her inspiring philanthropy." Socialite Paris Hilton called Parton "a true icon" and "an inspiration." "Her talent, heart and kindness touched so many lives, and she truly left this world better than she found it." Apple …
America unites in mourning for Dolly PartonApple unveiled HomeView, a voice-driven smart display with a 7-inch touchscreen built around its revamped Siri AI assistant, priced at $299 in the United States starting November 13. The device is designed to control connected home features and marks Apple's fresh effort to gain ground in the smart home market against Amazon's Alexa and Google devices.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Apple unveiled HomeView, a voice-driven smart display with a 7-inch touchscreen built around its revamped Siri AI assistant, priced at $299 in the United States starting November 13. The device is designed to control connected home features and marks Apple's fresh effort to gain ground in the smart home market against Amazon's Alexa and Google devices.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
OpenAI released GPT-6.1 Sol, a mid-range AI model at one-fifth the cost of its flagship GPT-6 Astra, one day after abandoning an upgraded version that frequently ignored instructions. The company also unveiled Dots, a personal agent to compete with rival platforms.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Britain's media regulator Ofcom has opened an investigation into Aylo, the parent company of Pornhub, over concerns that its age verification process may not be effective at preventing children from accessing pornographic content. Ofcom said Aylo may not have conducted sufficient testing before implementing its new age assurance process and risks fines of up to £18 million or 10 percent of qualifying worldwide revenue if found to have breached UK online safety laws.
23 September 2026 · The Standard →
According to GSMA's State of Connectivity 2026, smartphone manufacturers are increasingly adopting expensive high-speed memory chips like LPDDR5x to support AI operations and data centres, with costs partly passed on to consumers.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Apple unveiled its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, at an event in Cupertino on Wednesday. The device combines smartphone portability with a larger tablet-like display, positioning itself seven years after Samsung pioneered the foldable category.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Apple is expected to unveil a foldable iPhone and other devices at its hardware event on Wednesday in Cupertino, marking the first major event under new CEO John Ternus, who took over from Tim Cook on September 1.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UK app developers have filed a £2 billion lawsuit against Apple, claiming the company's App Tracking Transparency system unfairly disadvantages third-party developers while favouring Apple's own advertising services. The feature, introduced in 2021, requires apps to request user consent before tracking activity across other apps and websites.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A US federal judge declined the government's demand to break up Google's digital advertising division, instead imposing operational rules on the company. The ruling is the second recent instance of a judge rejecting DOJ efforts to dismantle parts of Google's business.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
John Ternus took over as Apple's chief executive on Tuesday after Tim Cook's 15-year tenure. The 51-year-old hardware engineer faces challenges including balancing the company's dependence on China and addressing Apple's trailing position in artificial intelligence compared to rivals.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dolly Parton, the 80-year-old country music singer, has died. Americans across the political spectrum and entertainment world mourned her passing, with musicians including Jack White, Linda Ronstadt, Reba McEntire, and Kacey Musgraves paying tribute to her legacy.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dolly Parton, the country music legend, has died at 80. Americans across political and entertainment lines united in mourning, with presidents Trump and Biden, former presidents Bush and Obama, and celebrities including Miley Cyrus paying tribute to her as a beloved cultural figure known for kindness and philanthropy.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Apple has officially designated the iPhone X and 2018 15-inch MacBook Pro as obsolete, meaning neither Apple nor its authorized service providers will offer repairs or parts. Devices are classified as obsolete after more than seven years since they stopped being sold new.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Google has unveiled the Pixel Tag, a $29.99 tracking device for Android that competes with Apple's AirTag and can locate valuables like wallets and luggage. The company also introduced Pixel Watch 5, which monitors subway stops, pauses audiobooks when listeners fall asleep, and detects cardiac trouble.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Meta will face a federal trial starting this week brought by four US states (California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey) alleging the company deliberately made Instagram and Facebook addictive for children. The attorneys general are seeking restrictions on how the platforms operate for minors and up to $1.4 trillion in penalties.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Apple removed Telegram from its App Store on Monday, citing violation of guidelines prohibiting child sexual abuse material, but restored it later that evening after the platform removed the content and banned the user who posted it.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto reaffirmed the Government's commitment to making education and technology central to Kenya's transformation, noting the country's strong performance at the 2026 Global Huawei ICT Competition demonstrates Kenya is emerging as Africa's technology hub. Kenya's Cloud Track Team won the Grand Prize, marking the country's first win since joining the competition in 2019.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
Google was fined €890 million ($1 billion) by the European Commission for violating EU rules: €460 million for favouring its own services in shopping, hotels, transport and sports search results, and €430 million for restricting Google Play to prevent app developers from directing users to cheaper offers on rival platforms. EU regulators noted the company has made progress toward compliance.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Writers Guild of America filed a lawsuit Tuesday to block Paramount Skydance's proposed $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the acquisition would violate federal antitrust law and harm writers by eliminating competition for film and television writing contracts.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
California and 11 other US states have filed a lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance's $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the merger—the largest in Hollywood history—threatens competition in film and television and would lead to higher prices and lower quality content.
13 July 2026 · The Standard →
TECH Global University has been positioned as the highest-rated university in the world by its students on major review platforms. The institution scored 4.9 out of 5 on both Google Maps (with over 4,000 reviews) and Trustpilot, which awarded it the "Excellent" rating.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a forthcoming total ban on social media platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X for children under 16, citing concerns that these platforms are "making children unhappy" and exposing them to dangerous and addictive content. The government aims to pass the regulation by late December with the ban coming into force in spring.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged to "call time" on a social media system failing children, reportedly proposing measures including a total ban for those under 16 and restrictions on late-night use for older teenagers — stricter than Australia's December 2024 under-16 ban.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that children under 16 will be banned from using social media platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X, citing concerns that such platforms expose youngsters to dangerous and addictive content. The ban is expected to pass by late December and come into force in spring 2025.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
TECH Global University has been recognised as a Google Partner Premier, a distinction granted annually to the world's most outstanding online companies, representing 3 per cent of companies committed to high-quality digital services. The award certifies the university's technological infrastructure and advanced virtual learning platform, with website loading times of less than 3 seconds.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
The European Commission ordered Meta on Tuesday to give rival AI chatbots access to its WhatsApp platform for free within five working days during an antitrust investigation into Meta's policy of blocking access for non-Meta AI providers, or face a heavy fine.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Apple says it cannot offer its AI-enhanced Siri in Europe because of the EU's Digital Markets Act, but EU digital affairs spokesman Thomas Regnier countered that the decision is Apple's alone, stating the DMA does not prohibit introducing new products in the EU and that Apple must ensure interoperability with rival features under the rules.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Global cryptocurrency exchange Bitget showcased its Universal Exchange ecosystem at the Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference 2026, highlighting tokenized stocks, stock perpetuals, and traditional financial products designed to simplify African access to global financial markets previously hindered by complex onboarding and currency conversion barriers.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump departed for Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, saying he would press Xi to "open up" China to American firms. The visit brings several top CEOs including Nvidia's Jensen Huang, Tesla's Elon Musk, and Apple's Tim Cook, though political frictions over Taiwan and the Iran war complicate the agenda.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →
US President Donald Trump's Air Force One stopped in Anchorage to refuel during his departure for Beijing. The stop reflects operational limits of the Boeing VC-25A aircraft, which faces range constraints on the roughly 6,500 to 7,000 nautical mile journey from Washington D.C. to Beijing when accounting for communications equipment, security systems, personnel, cargo, and emergency fuel reserves.
13 May 2026 · Capital News →
Oil prices rallied and stock markets fell as talks stalled on ending the Middle East war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Rising crude futures pushed up government bond rates globally, including in Britain where political uncertainty also weighed on markets.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →