Author: Akin Naphtal

PhiliaDX, a pioneering metaverse content development company, announced that it unveiled its cutting-edge immersive 3D content production solution powered by AI technology at CONTENT TOKYO 2023. Philia DX participated in the K-Metaverse Pavilion, a joint booth supported by the Ministry of Science and ICT of Korea and established under the ‘2023 Metaverse Global Marketing Support Project’ conducted by the National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA). Philia DX showcased their 3D content production solution to international audiences, and the company representatives conducted several meetings with potential partners from Japan and other countries. PhiliaDX’s 3D content production solution enables the rapid creation…

In today’s evolving world of technology and innovation, Kenya ICT Authority CEO, Stanley Kamanguya, from his early days as technical sales engineer at Atto Systems, to helming the affairs of the ICT Authority is a definition of the quote, “hard work always pays off.” Kamanguya’s journey reflects not just a career spanning nearly 20 years, but a disciplined and purposeful preparation for the evolving challenges that appear in the fast-paced world of information and communication technology (ICT). Academic Accolades Stanley Kamanguya emerges as a highly educated and accomplished professional, equipped with a solid academic foundation and a wealth of experience…

Smart Africa, in collaboration with the Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications, and Digital Economy, has organised the Digital Skills Forum, a pan-African event focused on promoting the development of digital skills in Africa. The event, held through the Smart Africa Digital Academy (SADA) in partnership with the Centre Africain de Recherche sur l’Intelligence Artificielle (CARIA) and the Africa Digital Academy (ADA), aimed to broadcast the importance of digital skills for African pupils and students. The three-day forum, themed, “Building a digital talent pipeline for Africa,” covered topics such as digital education, professional training, digital inclusion, access to…

In a bid to foster technological improvement in Senegal, a pan-African group, AXIAN Telecom has announced that Free au Sénégal has secured its 5G license. This achievement underscores Free au Sénégal’s dedication to advancing technology and delivering cutting-edge solutions to the local community. With the advent of 5G, the company envisions a transformative impact across various sectors, including industries, education, and healthcare. The broader community is invited to join in celebrating this milestone, recognizing the potential positive effects that 5G connectivity will bring to Senegal. As AXIAN Telecom embraces the power of 5G, the company anticipates contributing to the overall…

Chinese tech giant, Xiaomi, has officially entered the electric car market with the introduction of its first electric vehicle (EV), the SU7, a high-performance sedan featuring “super electric motor” technology capable of accelerating faster than Tesla and Porsche electric vehicles. Speaking at the unveiling, Xiaomi CEO, Lei Jun, also spoke on the company’s ambitions, noting that “by working hard over the next 15 to 20 years, we will become one of the world’s top 5 automakers, striving to lift China’s overall automobile industry.” Despite the challenging backdrop of a saturated Chinese automobile market with slowing demand, Xiaomi aims to leverage…

Driverless cars could be on some UK roads by the end of 2026, the transport secretary has said in a recent statement. Mark Harper also said he expected to see the owners of those vehicles being able to travel without having to watch where they’re going by the end of that year. Last month the government announced plans for new legislation to bring automated driving to UK roads. But, critics argue if the tech is not ready it could cause serious accidents. Mr Harper said he has personally seen the technology being used in California adding he wants people to…

Apple’s wearables, home and accessory business, which includes the Apple Watch, AirPods earbuds, and other products, brought in $8.28 billion in revenue during the third quarter of 2023. Apple can for now resume sales of its flagship smartwatches, after a U.S. appeals court this week paused a government commission’s import ban on the devices imposed in a patent dispute over its medical monitoring technology. The tech giant had filed an emergency request asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit to halt an order from the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), which had ruled that Apple had infringed…

Infobip, a global cloud communications platform, introduces AI Hub – an extensive artificial intelligence upgrade – enabling businesses to enhance end-to-end conversational experiences throughout the entire customer journey. Integrating advanced analytics, AI, and generative AI features with Infobip’s core Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) portfolio, AI Hub supports digital transformation. It enables businesses and brands to build end-to-end conversational customer journeys, enhancing customer engagement whether for marketing, sales or support and driving business growth with minimal effort and no coding knowledge. In launching Infobip AI Hub, the global cloud communications platform collaborated with Microsoft to develop new ways of integrating generative AI within…

Israel’s government has approved a $3.2 billion grant for US chipmaker, Intel’s, upcoming $25 billion chip plant in southern Israel, which marks the largest-ever investment by a company in the country. The announcement comes amid Israel’s ongoing hostilities with Palestinian militant group Hamas, and it showcases a significant display of support by a major US company during a period of increased pressure on Israel to minimise civilian casualties. Intel’s expansion plan for its Kiryat Gat site, located 42 km from Gaza, is part of the chip company’s broader strategy to strengthen the global supply chain. The investment follows Intel’s recent…

US tech giant, Nvidia, along with its employees from over 30 countries, has raised $15 million for non-profit organizations supporting civilians affected by the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas. Nvidia disclosed on Sunday, that its employees donated over $5 million, with the company doubling that amount to reach the $15 million figure. This initiative has been noted as the largest humanitarian fundraiser in GPU company’s 30-year history. According to Reuters, the contributions made by Nvidia’s employees’ contributions were directed to various organisations in the region, including Asor Fund (JGive), American Friends of Magen David Adom, Doctors Without…