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Read more about the article What’s next for other African countries as Kenya finally lifts ban on drones?

What’s next for other African countries as Kenya finally lifts ban on drones?

After a drawn-out process that began early in 2019, Kenya’s regulation on unmanned aircraft systems has been signed into law, meaning the purchase and use of drones is no longer illegal. A look at the bigger picture.

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Semi-soft “flexoskeleton” robots inspired by insects

Soft-bodied robots have numerous desirable qualities, such as the ability to squeeze through gaps. And so far, they've typically been manually assembled on a one-off basis. That could be about to change, though, thanks to a new manufacturing method.

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Optical guitar pickup can be programmed with a smartphone app

Rather than use magnets and coils to convert string motion into an analog voltage for amplified output, the ōPik uses infrared light to capture the vibrations of the strings above it. This versatile optical pickup has now launched on Kickstarter.

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Read more about the article Mobile money service, M-Pesa, is now owned by Vodacom and Safaricom

Mobile money service, M-Pesa, is now owned by Vodacom and Safaricom

M-Pesa has dominated Africa’s mobile money space for a long time under the control of the UK’s Vodafone. Safaricom and Vodacom will be hoping to take the service to new heights after acquiring it from Vodafone.

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Read more about the article How Nigerian crowdfunding startups can survive new SEC regulations

How Nigerian crowdfunding startups can survive new SEC regulations

Given the heavy requirements present in the SEC’s new regulations for crowdfunding in Nigeria, we have a chat with some experts on how these platforms can keep afloat as well as some regulatory recommendations.

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Boeing’s Loyal Wingman drone puts weight on wheels for the first time

Boeing Australia's's Loyal Wingman combat drone has achieved two more development milestones by taking its weight on its wheels for the first time and having aircraft power switched on.

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Sprayable sensors make any surface interactive

Imagine touching the armrest of your sofa to change the channel on your television, or pressing against a lightbulb stencil on the wall to turn on your smart light – these functions and many more like them are now possible thanks to new research.

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Yamaha and Japan Airlines trial same-day seafood delivery by drone

While it's important to get fresh seafood from fishing boats to restaurants ASAP, using a full-size crewed aircraft to do so isn't always cost-effective. That's why Yamaha and Japan Airlines are now looking at using a drone for part of the journey.

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Stylish wristwatch has contactless payment tech sealed in crystal

Switch watch smart glass maker Winwatch has teamed up with mobile payments company MuchBetter for an analog wristwatch that can make contactless payments thanks to technology hidden in its sapphire crystal.

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Read more about the article WhatsApp’s new cap on forwarded messages will check fake news spread

WhatsApp’s new cap on forwarded messages will check fake news spread

WhatsApp once again limits the reach of message forwards. Asides the intention to relatively curb misinformation, it is particularly expected to forestall circulation of false news during this global pandemic

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