How Quizac is using gamification to motivate learning in pre-university students

Education and learning in Nigeria have stalled to a large extent. By using games and quizzes, Tade Samson and his team believe they can make a difference with their edtech startup, Quizac.

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Facebook to build $1 billion undersea Internet cable for faster Internet in Africa

Global social media giant, Facebook in partnership with major telecom companies, is building a 37,000-kilometer undersea internet cable to bring faster connection to Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.

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Sony announces camera sensor chips with built-in AI processing

Sony has shown off what it's calling "the world's first image sensors to be equipped with AI processing functionality." These new sensors handle AI image analysis on board, so only the necessary data can be sent for further cloud processing.

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Planetary rover wiggles its rear wheels to overcome loose terrain

Scientists at the Georgia Institute of Technology have looked to shore up the mobility and freedom of future planetary rovers with a new design that uses some clever trickery to get itself out of tight spots.

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New artillery round uses ramjet for extra range

Raytheon Missiles & Defense is developing a ramjet-propelled shell that will double the range of US military artillery to over 62 miles. The tactical 155mm XM1155 is designed to combine increased range with precision targeting technology.

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Startup proposes using drones to disinfect stadiums

It will doubtless be a while yet before big stadium-type events start taking place again. Once they do, though, the stands will still likely have to be disinfected after each use. A US company is aiming to make that task easier, using drones.

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Ventures Platform Fund invests in three African startups as portfolio passes 30

Pan-African VC fund, Ventures Platform Fund has invested in three African startups—FunnelJoy, Tambua Health, and Brass. They join the likes of Paystack, MDaaS, Thrive Agric, and Printivo in the fund’s portfolio.

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