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Apple — technology company that makes iPhones, MacBooks, and smart home devices, recently launched foldable iPhone and HomeView display under new CEO John Ternus.

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  1. May 2026
  2. The Standard

    … 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. …

    TECH Global University: Leader in employability, tops the ranking with the highest number of graduates placed professionally
  3. Citizen Digital

    … The suit lists Lipa's extensive commercial partnerships, including serving as global brand ambassador for Puma, campaigns with Versace and Yves Saint Laurent and collaborations with Porsche, Apple, Chanel, Nespresso, Bvlgari and Tiffany & Co. …

    Dua Lipa sues Samsung in US over use of her likeness on TV box
  4. Citizen Digital

    Apple agrees to $250 mn settlement over AI Siri claims By AFP May 06, 2026 07:52 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Apple's products on display during an Apple's event at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, C …

    Apple agrees to $250 mn settlement over AI Siri claims
  5. Citizen Digital

    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' …

    Apple earnings beat forecasts on iPhone 17 demand
  6. April 2026
  7. The Standard

    … 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 university
  8. Citizen 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 talks
  9. Citizen 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 payments
Business

Apple launches HomeView smart display with Siri AI

The News

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 →

Wednesday 14 October

  1. Apple launches HomeView smart display with Siri AI

    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 →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. OpenAI launches cheaper AI model after scrapping Astra upgrade

    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 →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. UK regulator Ofcom investigates Pornhub age verification compliance

    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 →

Saturday 19 September

  1. AI demand for memory chips raising smartphone prices

    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 →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Apple launches first foldable iPhone Duo smartphone

    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 →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Apple's new CEO Ternus faces first test with foldable iPhone

    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 →

Friday 4 September

  1. Apple sued by UK developers over App Tracking Transparency rules

    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 →

Thursday 3 September

  1. US judge rejects forced sale of Google ad business

    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 →

Monday 31 August

  1. John Ternus becomes Apple CEO as company pursues AI

    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 →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Country music legend Dolly Parton dies at eighty

    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 →

  2. Country music legend Dolly Parton dies at eighty

    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 →

Saturday 15 August

  1. Apple declares iPhone X and 2018 MacBook Pro obsolete

    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 →

Thursday 13 August

  1. Google launches Pixel Tag tracker and updated smartwatch features

    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 →

Monday 10 August

  1. Meta faces trial over alleged harms to children

    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 →

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Apple briefly removes Telegram from App Store over abuse content

    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 →

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Ruto pledges investment in digital skills as Kenya dominates Huawei ICT competition

    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 →

Friday 24 July

  1. EU fines Google €890 million for self-favouring search, app practices

    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 →

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Writers union sues to block Paramount-Warner Bros merger

    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 →

Monday 13 July

  1. Twelve US states sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros merger

    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 →

Friday 26 June

  1. TECH Global University achieves highest student ratings globally

    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 →

Monday 15 June

  1. UK PM announces social media ban for under-16s

    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 →

  2. UK PM pledges strict action on social media for children

    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 →

  3. UK announces ban on social media for under-16s

    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 →

Thursday 11 June

  1. TECH Global University awarded Google Partner Premier status

    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 →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. EU orders Meta to open WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots

    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 →

  2. EU disputes Apple's claim that DMA blocks Siri AI launch

    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 →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Bitget presents tokenized stocks platform at Kenya crypto conference

    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 →

Thursday 14 May

  1. Trump heads to Beijing summit, urges Xi to open China market

    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 →

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Air Force One refueled in Alaska en route to Trump's Beijing trip

    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 →

  2. Oil prices rise, stocks fall amid US-Iran peace talks stall

    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 →

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