Author: Akin Naphtal

Australian biomedical engineers have developed a small flexible robot named F3DB, that can 3D print biomaterials directly inside the human body, with the goal of simplifying medical procedures in the future. The F3DB has a three-axis printing head that can bend and twist using hydraulics on the tip of a soft robotic arm. The nozzle can print pre-programmed shapes or can be operated manually if more complex or undetermined printing is required. 3D bioprinting involves printing natural tissue-like structures using living cells and other natural tissues, known as “bio-ink”, to repair organ or tissue damage or ruptured blood vessels. Currently,…

Billionaire Elon Musk has criticized Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates for his “limited” understanding of artificial intelligence (AI). Musk’s comments came in response to a tweet by Sandy Kory, who praised Gates’ leadership at Microsoft and his approach to AI. Kory was citing a lengthy essay by Gates titled “The age of A.I. has begun”, in which the billionaire discussed the potential impact of AI on employment, healthcare and education. Musk, who was one of the earliest investors in OpenAI, a research company co-founded by him and others, responded to Kory’s tweet by saying, “I remember the early meetings with Gates.…

The electronic payment infrastructure for the Riyadh Buses project has been confirmed as ready by Saudi Payments, a subsidiary of the Saudi Central Bank. The Riyadh Buses project is part of the King Abdulaziz Public Transport Project and aims to provide integrated solutions for public transportation in Riyadh. Saudi Payments will offer flexible payment options to the project’s users, including contactless payment cards, which aligns with the financial sector development program’s goals of increasing digital payment adoption. READ ALSO:UK Government unveils plans to open up transport data for app developers and innovation Ghana-Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, cuts…

The UK government is set to revamp its Transport Data strategy to allow professional and hobbyist developers to create new apps by opening up a large catalogue of data. The Department for Transport (DfT) has set out plans to develop a centralised marketplace for transport data, bringing together open data from across the transport sector to improve sector-wide innovation. The aim is to lower the costs associated with data collection and allow innovators, such as app developers, access to data that has previously been siloed. READ ALSO:Ghana-Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, cuts sod for a premier ICT HUB…

The Minister for Communications and Digitalisation (MoCD), Mrs. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful (MP), has cut the sod for the construction of Information Communication Technology (ICT) Hub at the Ghana Digital Centers Limited (GDCL). The event which is christened as PROJECT UBIA is a fully sponsored ICT hub project between the Government through the Ministry of Communications & Digitalisation and Scancom PLC (MTN Ghana). It is aimed at creating an enabling environment for ICT development as well as the transformation of Ghana’s Digital Agenda. The project forms part of MTN Ghana’s 25th anniversary commitments and in line with the Ambition 2025 Strategy of…

The Ministry of Communication, Telecommunications and Digital Economy (MCTEN) in Senegal has collaborated with Smart Africa and GIZ via its Data Economy project to create a national data strategy that aligns with the country’s sustainable development objectives, innovation promotion and value creation, with an emphasis on digital sovereignty. The two-day consultative workshop hosted various stakeholders from the digital economy sector to discuss and exchange information on data infrastructures, regulatory frameworks, governance and data usage in Senegal. READ ALSO: Snap Inc. launches AR Enterprise Services to integrate AR into businesses’ channels and transform the shopping experience Elon Musk Values Twitter at…

The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST), a government entity dedicated to leading and growing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s telecoms, space and IT sectors, has released the Saudi Internet Report 2022. The report provides the most accurate statistics on internet usage in the Kingdom and aims to enhance digital services in the public and private sectors, attract technical investments, and contribute to a thriving digital economy. The report shows an increase in internet usage, with 49.4% of internet users spending seven hours or more online each day and Saturday being the day with the highest traffic. The report tracks…

Dar Al Arkan, a Saudi Arabian real estate developer, has announced the successful completion of the world’s tallest 3D printed building in Riyadh, the capital city. The three-storey smart home villa, standing at 9.9 metres, was constructed in just 26 days using a 3D construction printer from Denmark-based Cobod International. The villa, fully compliant with building codes, features several smart home applications and uses new materials. The walls of the 330 sq m building were printed with 3D printable concrete made from low-cost local materials, without the use of a tent, just after the summer in hot desert temperatures of…

GitHub, the developer platform owned by Microsoft, has laid off nearly all of its engineering team in India, as part of a cost-cutting move in response to weaker global market conditions. Over 100 jobs in the South Asian market have been cut, according to a person familiar with the matter. Employees were informed of the cuts on Tuesday, March 28. The layoffs are likely part of a broader streamlining effort announced by GitHub in early February, when the company said it planned to cut approximately 10% of its workforce by the end of March. READ ALSO: Acronis teams up with…

E& International and E-Space, a global space company that aims to bridge Earth and space with the world’s most sustainable Low Earth Orbit (LEO) network, have announced plans to develop advanced global IoT, Smart-IoT and digital transformation solutions. The partnership aims to maximize the value end-users derive from borderless smart connectivity and digital solutions across land, sea and sky applications READ ALSO Sophos Research Shows How GPT-3 Can Assist Cybersecurity Defenders in Fighting Malicious Activity CyberArrow and Mobily Partner to Enhance Cybersecurity Compliance and Awareness in Saudi Arabia Acronis teams up with Intel to enhance cyber protection against file-less attacks…