Future of Tech is in Africa, Payments Remain Stumbling Block

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Future of Tech is in Africa, Payments Remain Stumbling Block

As long as cash still dominates the payments landscape in Africa, it remains a stumbling block to much-needed technological progress and innovation, particularly for SMEs, writes Andrew Springate, CEO of PAYM8.

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“Smart” surgical gloves track medical students’ hand movements

It goes without saying that surgeons require a very delicate, precise touch. A new set of surgical training gloves were designed with that fact in mind, as they monitor their wearer's hand movements, and provide feedback on their technique.

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Astell&Kern cuts the cord with first true wireless earphones

Korean mobile audiophile brand Astell&Kern has entered the crowded true wireless earphone space with the angular UW100 earbuds, which rock a 32-bit DAC, balanced armature drivers, Bluetooth 5.2 and aptX Adaptive.

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Galaxy S22, S22+ and S22 Ultra vs. iPhone SE, iPhone 13, Pro and Pro Max

The Samsung Galaxy S22 series has landed – but how well do they stack up against the current iPhones? New Atlas compares the specs and features of the Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+ and S22 Ultra to the iPhone SE, iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max.

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Heritage Energy Appoints Adesola Adebawo as GM 

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Heritage Energy Appoints Adesola Adebawo as GM 

Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited (HEOSL), a subsidiary of Heritage Oil Limited, a Jersey-headquartered international oil and gas company, has appointed Mr. Adesola Adebawo as General Manager, Government, Joint Venture, and External Relations in Nigeria.  Heritage Energy, the operator of the OML 30, the NPDC/SNRL Joint Venture in Nigeria, says that the appointment of Mr. […]

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Tentacle-like robot weaves through the lungs to tackle cancer

A thin new robot developed at the University of Leeds designed to diagnose and treat cancer takes the shape of a tentacle, which can be magnetically guided into the depths of the lungs to inspect suspicious lesions or deliver drugs.

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Buhari: Nigerian Telecoms Got “Unprecedented” Investments on My Watch

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Buhari: Nigerian Telecoms Got “Unprecedented” Investments on My Watch

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday listed the Nigerian telecoms sector as one of the key sectors of that recorded “unprecedented” investment on his watch. The President, who dropped this hint at the commissioning of the new international terminal of Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos, says the aviation facility “is an eloquent testimony to the strong […]

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Tinder traps & TikTok: How technology has transformed warfare in Ukraine

Commercial drones, Airbnb donations, TikTok chronicles, deepfake propaganda, and trolling Russian soldiers through Tinder. The conflict in the Ukraine has precipitated new ways in which modern technology can influence war in the 21st century.

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Boeing’s Loyal Wingman drone is now officially the MQ-28A Ghost Bat

Boeing's Loyal Wingman is officially the "MQ-28A Ghost Bat." The new name marks the move out of experimental phase for the autonomous drone, which is the first Australian-produced military combat aircraft in over half a century.

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MIT’s mini cheetah sets new speed PB by learning from experience

MIT's mini cheetah robot has reached its fastest speed yet, hitting 8.72 mph thanks to a new model-free reinforcement learning system that allows the robot to figure out on its own the best way to run and allows it to adapt to different terrain.

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