Technology company that settled a $250 million class action lawsuit over Siri AI claims and posted record March quarter profits on iPhone 17 sales.
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Apple earnings beat forecasts on iPhone 17 demand By AFP May 01, 2026 05:32 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Apple's new iPhone 17 smartphones are demonstrated in a store during preparations for the series' …
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… The largest multinationals (Amazon, Apple, Google, Nike...), the best hospitals (Mayo Clinic, MD Anderson Cancer Centre...) and the best sports institutions (Boston Celtics, Dallas Cowboys...) collaborate with their best professionals to lead TECH's academic programs. …
Forbes positions TECH Global University as world's best online universityCitizen Digital
… Investors were also looking to position themselves ahead of next week's slew of earnings from US tech titans Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, Amazon and Apple. …
Oil prices fall on hopes of fresh Iran peace talksCitizen Digital
… Prominent names, including Apple, Google, Samsung, Huawei and Garmin, dominate the smartwatch space, while Meta commands the glasses field. …
Kenyan banks tap into rings, watches and wristbands for paymentsTECH 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 →
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 →
TECH Global University focuses on employability through degrees combining theory with practical, real-world cases, with 99 per cent of graduates finding jobs matching their qualification level within a year of completing their studies.
13 May 2026 · The Standard →
Pop star Dua Lipa is suing Samsung for trademark infringement, alleging the company illegally used her photo on television boxes to boost US sales. Samsung said the image came from a third-party content partner for Samsung TV Plus and that it has sought to resolve the matter with Lipa's team.
12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Apple agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing it of misleading iPhone buyers by falsely touting artificial intelligence capabilities for Siri in late 2024. The settlement covers roughly 36 million eligible devices purchased in the United States between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025, with no admission of wrongdoing by Apple.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Apple posted profit of $29.6 billion on revenue of $111.2 billion in its March quarter, with iPhone demand and digital services helping it beat expectations. iPhone sales grew double digits in every country where Apple does business.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Forbes has designated TECH Global University as "the world's best online university," citing its academic offer, teaching staff selection, and innovative learning method. The magazine highlighted TECH's 100 per cent online methodology and its Relearning teaching method, which has obtained scores above 4 out of 5 on a Likert scale.
28 April 2026 · The Standard →
Oil prices dropped after reports that Iran's Foreign Minister was to arrive in Islamabad for anticipated second-round Middle East talks between the United States and Iran, signalling potential de-escalation. Brent crude fell below $100 a barrel, while global equities climbed on optimism about the ceasefire extension between Israel and Lebanon and strong corporate earnings, though German business morale hit its lowest level since the Covid pandemic.
25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ABSA Bank, DTB Bank and Premier Bank are offering contactless payment solutions integrated into wearable devices like smartwatches, rings and wristbands, which customers can tap on POS terminals. The banks have implemented security measures including transaction limits, PIN requirements, and real-time fraud detection to address risks from potential loss or theft.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →