Apple Sued by Authors Over Alleged Use of Books in AI Training
Apple faces a lawsuit from authors Grady Hendrix and Jennifer Roberson, accusing the tech giant of illegally using copyrighted books to train AI systems without permission or compensation.
Access to X, YouTube and Other Online Platforms Restricted in Turkey, NetBlocks Reports
Internet monitor NetBlocks confirms restricted access to X, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, and Facebook in Turkey amid opposition party rallies and heightened political tensions.
HashKey to Launch $500 Million Digital Asset Treasury Fund in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s largest licensed crypto exchange, HashKey, announces a $500 million Digital Asset Treasury fund focusing on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Web3 ecosystem growth.
Microsoft Azure Reports Increased Network Latency in the Middle East Due to Undersea Fibre Cuts
Microsoft Azure reports higher latency in the Middle East following undersea fiber cuts in the Red Sea. Traffic rerouted via alternate paths, with no service interruptions.
Huawei South Africa and Henley Business School Empower 40 Women in Digital Leadership
Huawei South Africa and Henley Business School Africa concluded the fourth Women in Tech Digital Skills Training Programme, empowering 40 women entrepreneurs and government leaders to thrive in the digital economy.
ITU Releases Best Practice Guidelines to Empower Regulators as Digital Ecosystem Builders
The ITU’s Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-25) in Riyadh introduced new Best Practice Guidelines to strengthen regulators as digital ecosystem builders, focusing on innovation, technology, and cross-border cooperation.
Minister Reaffirms Stance as MultiChoice Clarifies Position on DStv Prices in Ghana
Ghana’s Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George warns MultiChoice over DStv price disputes, threatening enforcement and shutdown if commitments to reduce prices are not honored.
South Africa Aims to Become Africa’s Data Centre Hub, Says Minister Malatsi
South Africa is positioning itself as Africa’s leading data centre hub, according to Minister Solly Malatsi. The government is engaging investors to boost digital infrastructure, cloud services, and AI-driven growth.
GITEX Nigeria 2025 Highlights Africa’s Tech and Startup Powerhouses
GITEX Nigeria 2025 showcased over 650 startups from 27+ countries, with innovations across AI, fintech, healthtech, agritech, and more. The event highlighted Nigeria’s digital economy ambitions, ecosystem partnerships, and the Supernova Challenge winners led by Curacel.
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE Launches With Bigger Battery; Tecno Unveils Ultra-Slim Spark Slim and Pova Slim
Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy S25 FE with a bigger 4,900mAh battery, slim 7.4mm design, and up to 512GB storage. Tecno also unveiled two ultra-slim smartphones, Spark Slim and Pova Slim, measuring under 6mm with powerful chips and 5,160mAh batteries.
