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Identity verification and fraud prevention provider Sumsub has announced the launch of a Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration alongside a dedicated suite of AI agent...

SpaceX announces an all-stock acquisition of AI coding giant Cursor for $60 billion, leveraging its newly public shares to expand its AI tech stack.

Meta's native AI features shift organic discovery away from the classic web index and into public Groups and Reels.

The UK moves to ban social media for under-16s. Discover how this landmark law impacts Big Tech compliance and accelerates decentralized digital identity.

Inside the bitter 2026 IPO race between OpenAI and Anthropic. Discover how accounting feuds and executive clashes are reshaping trillion-dollar AI valuations.

Anthropic has officially launched Claude Fable 5, making its new frontier-class AI model available to the public. Fable 5 is the public-facing counterpart to Anthropic’s...

In an era where national security is increasingly digital, the boundary between cutting-edge private-sector innovation and public-sector infrastructure is rapidly fading. In a significant step...

In a world-first ruling, the UK CMA forces Google to let publishers opt out of AI Overviews without hurting their traditional search rankings.

As AI transitions from a conversational tool to an autonomous execution engine, Robinhood has officially fired the starting gun for "agentic finance". By opening its...

In a major leap forward for the intersection of artificial intelligence and Web3, Coinbase’s Layer-2 network, Base, has officially launched Base MCP (Model Context Protocol)....

Global regulators summon Anthropic over Mythos AI cyber threats. Discover how this unreleased model poses a systemic risk to the banking world.

Activists challenge Equinix’s proposed 160MW data centre in Cape Town over water and energy transparency. Discover what this means for South African tech.

Apple and Google roll out end-to-end encryption for cross-platform RCS messaging. Learn why this privacy win matters for iPhone and Android users today.

The narrative surrounding digital assets is undergoing a profound shift. For years, the conversation was dominated by speculation and storage. Today, it is evolving into...

Meta's Threads finally launches web messaging and Live Chats. Discover how these highly anticipated desktop DMs help it rival X and decentralized Bluesky.

The era of regulatory ambiguity for digital assets in South Africa has officially ended. Following the April 17, 2026, publication of the draft Capital Flow...

France's Finance Minister calls for a euro-stablecoin revolution to protect EU sovereignty. Learn how MiCA and the digital euro plan to end USD dominance.

In a move that has sent ripples through the Ethereum ecosystem, Tally, the definitive infrastructure layer for decentralized governance, has announced it is winding down...

At a Glance Google Maps is undergoing its largest transformation in a decade by integrating advanced Gemini models to move beyond static navigation. The update...

Google has officially launched gemini-embedding-2-preview in public preview, marking the arrival of its first natively multimodal embedding model. Available via the Gemini API and Google...

In a historic development for the cryptocurrency industry, Kraken Financial; the banking arm of crypto exchange Kraken has secured a Federal Reserve master account, becoming...

Google launches Find Hub feature for Android users to share luggage tracker locations with airlines like Lufthansa and Air India via secure links

The 2026 AI Standoff: OpenAI Steps In as Anthropic Exits Pentagon Negotiations A major realignment in the defense AI sector has concluded this week as...

Paramount Skydance secures Warner Bros Discovery after Netflix withdraws its bid, marking a major shift in global media consolidation.

South African web hosting provider xneelo has officially commenced construction on its second data centre in Samrand, Gauteng. The new facility is designed to provide...

Bybit CEO Ben Zhou has officially outlined a strategic pivot intended to transform the company from a centralized cryptocurrency exchange into a unified global financial...

Bybit CEO Ben Zhou announced the upcoming launch of "MyBank," a retail banking integration designed to provide users with personal IBANs and seamless fiat-to-crypto connectivity....

Google has officially deployed its Gemini 3 AI model as the global default for Search AI Overviews, marking a fundamental shift toward a conversational search...

Microsoft has entered the next phase of the AI hardware war with the launch of Maia 200, a custom-designed silicon chip built specifically to reduce...

TikTok has finalised a U.S. joint venture that cuts Chinese ownership below 20%, protecting access for 170 million American users.

Klever has officially launched its long-awaited Ethereum Bridge, marking a major infrastructure milestone for the Klever ecosystem and expanding its reach into the wider Web3...

The global technology stack is quietly hardening into something far more centralized than the public narrative suggests. With Apple and Google entering a multi‑year artificial...

Discovery Health has reversed its stance and will absorb the cost of a claims processing error after public backlash from affected medical scheme members.

Donut Lab has announced what it describes as the world’s first production-deployed all-solid-state battery, marking a potential inflection point for electric mobility. Unlike solid-state technologies...

Apple updates its developer agreement to recover unpaid fees through in-app revenue deductions, affecting apps using external payment systems.

OpenAI releases GPT Image 1.5 with faster image generation, improved editing precision, and lower API costs amid intensifying AI competition.

The crypto market is navigating a corrective phase following a strong earlier run, with total market capitalization now hovering around $2.96–$2.97 trillion, roughly 7–9% below...

AWS is offering its Kiro Pro+ AI coding assistant free to eligible startups for a year, aiming to boost adoption in a highly competitive developer...

DappRadar, one of the most widely used Web3 analytics platforms, has shut down after seven years, citing a financially unsustainable market environment. The closure affects...

A German court orders Google to pay €572M in damages to Idealo and Producto for abusing its dominance in price comparisons, deepening Europe’s antitrust push.

MetaMask integrates TRON, unlocking stablecoin transactions and global DeFi access. A major step toward becoming Web3’s universal wallet.

Craif raises $22M to expand its AI-powered, urine-based early cancer detection tool, miSignal, into the U.S. market, aiming for simpler screenings.

Discover how scientists are using CRISPR and stem cells to reprogram brain immune cells, offering new hope for the 55M+ people affected by Alzheimer’s.

Meta's Threads rolls out personalized feeds, video support, and a new Topics feature—giving users more control, safer interactions, and smarter discovery.

Anthropic upgrades Claude AI with live web search access, bringing real-time internet knowledge to its chatbot. Available now for Claude Pro users.

Google acquires cloud security firm Wiz for $23B, boosting Google Cloud’s defenses. Learn how this move reshapes cybersecurity and cloud security solutions.

Google-backed FireSat, developed with Muon Space, is set to revolutionize wildfire detection using AI-powered satellites that provide real-time alerts.

A new and sophisticated cyber threat is targeting cryptocurrency holders, threatening to steal private keys, hijack wallets, and drain digital assets. Dubbed StilachiRAT, this advanced...

Apple's encryption battle with UK spy agencies is held in secret, prompting U.S. lawmakers to demand public hearings over privacy and surveillance concerns.

On Friday, SpaceX pulled off yet another picture-perfect launch, sending four astronauts skyward aboard its Dragon spacecraft as part of the Crew-10 mission. By late...