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Kenya, 28 November 2025 – As Africa’s startup ecosystem continues to gain momentum, Latitude59 Kenya Edition 2025, the African arm of Estonia’s leading global startup platform, is set to highlight some of the continent’s most cutting-edge technologies, from AI-powered solutions to drone-enabled platforms. The event, taking place from December 3 to 5 at the A.S.K Dome in Nairobi, will see ten startups from a pool of over 200 applications representing 27 countries compete in the final stage of the pitch competition.The selected startups are developing technologies that span multiple sectors, reflecting the diversity and ambition of Africa’s innovation landscape. These…

As we move further into the Computer Age, fake news, digital deceit and widespread use of social media are having a profound impact on every element of society, from swaying elections and manipulating …

A London council has urged thousands of residents to be “extra vigilant” when receiving calls, emails or text messages after confirming that data had been taken in a cyber-attack.The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC), which has 147,500 residents, said some data had been copied from its systems in an attack this week. The council said it believed the theft related to “historical data” but it was checking whether it contained any personal or financial details of residents, customers or service users.“With advice from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), we are encouraging all residents, customers, and service users…

Simple Proof, the bitcoin-based document timestamping company, recently announced official partnerships with El Salvador’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Environment to protect government records using the Bitcoin blockchain technology. The announcement was made during the Bitcoin Histórico conference at the National Theatre in San Salvador, where CEO Carlos Toriello presented alongside OpenTimestamps creator and Bitcoin Core Contributor Peter Todd. The collaboration marks El Salvador’s continued leadership in applying Bitcoin technology beyond financial applications. Both ministries have begun registering official documents on the Bitcoin blockchain, with verified records now publicly accessible through dedicated government portals. “Bitcoin is not just…

Los Angeles, California, Nov. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amid the accelerating evolution of global digital finance, CAT DEFI has announced the launch of a new intelligent Web3 financial system. Against the backdrop of accelerating global digital finance, CAT DEFI has announced the launch of its new intelligent Web3 financial system. This upgrade deeply integrates AI technology, an on-chain transparency framework, and automated execution mechanisms to deliver enhanced security, traceability, and a more intelligent system interaction experience for users. Powered by AI, CAT DEFI’s core engine can analyze market conditions, user behavior, and predictive models in real time, enhancing the system’s…

Google reportedly withdrew its European Union (EU) antitrust complaint against Microsoft’s cloud computing practices, a week after regulators launched a formal investigation into the cloud market. The Alphabet-owned company originally filed a complaint with the European Commission (EC) last year, accusing Microsoft of anti-competitive conduct that allegedly locked customers into its Azure cloud platform. Reuters reported that Giorgia Abeltino, head of government affairs and public policy for Google Cloud Europe, stated the company is withdrawing its complaint “in light of the recent announcement that the EC will assess problematic practices affecting the cloud sector under a separate process”. Last week,…

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ubiqconn Technology, a leading provider of SATCOM-ready mobility and rugged computing solutions, will showcase its specialized solutions for modern workboat fleets alongside its rugged computing brand, RuggON, at the Workboat 2025 maritime exhibition. The event will take place from December 3-5, at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. Ubiqconn Technology and RuggON Debut at Workboat 2025, Driving Maritime Operational Intelligence with Smart Monitoring and Fleet Management Platform Solutions At Workboat 2025, Ubiqconn Technology and RuggON will center their exhibit around “Smart Monitoring and Fleet Management,” presenting an end-to-end maritime solution that integrates software…

Insider Brief Japan plans to allocate about ¥400 billion ($2.6 billion) in a supplementary budget to advance quantum technology, artificial intelligence and nuclear fusion, according to The Japan News. Roughly ¥130 billion ($855 million) will support quantum research, including new R&D bases at AIST and enhanced collaboration among domestic hubs. Additional funding includes about ¥190 billion ($1.25 billion) for AI initiatives and more than ¥100 billion ($660 million) for fusion research and related startup support. Japan is preparing a major funding surge for quantum technology, artificial intelligence and nuclear fusion as it tries to secure an edge in fields that…

GSK and the Fleming Initiative have set six challenges, using AI to find new antibiotics, predict global spread and out-pace drug resistant infections

Already worth billions of dollars, the global surgical robotics market will double by 2029, according to a new MassDevice report. Our latest Medtech Market Intelligence Report is nearly 100 pages and authored by Gayle Grimes, veteran editor and analyst. It provides forecasts for inside and outside the United States, as well as major companies in the space including Intuitive, Stryker, Zimmer Biomet, Johnson & Johnson, Globus Medical, Smith+Nephew, CMR Surgical, Medtronic, MicroPort, Karl Storz/Asensus Surgical, and more. With its launch last year of the next-generation da Vinci 5 multiport robot, Intuitive has solidified its position in the surgical robotics market…