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Google’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Surge Due to AI Energy Demands

Google's latest environmental report reveals a 48% surge in greenhouse gas emissions in 2023 compared to 2019. This data underscores the pressing need to tackle the energy demands of its data centres, especially in the face of the burgeoning AI landscape. The tech giant has set a challenging target of achieving net zero emissions by…

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Instagram ad-free subscription violation

Instagram ad-free subscription violation, The European Commission has announced that Meta's "pay or consent" advertising model on Instagram violates the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Under this model, users in the EU must either agree to receive personalized ads or pay €12.99 (£11) per month to opt out. The Commission's preliminary view is that this binary…

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Webtoon Entertainment Sets Market Value at $2.67bn for US Nasdaq Listing

Webtoon Entertainment, the world's largest webcomic platform, has announced its market value at $2.67bn (£2.11bn) ahead of its US listing on the Nasdaq stock exchange. The company's shares are set to start trading on 27 June at $21 each, the top end of their marketed range. Owned by South Korean tech giant Naver, Webtoon has…

ByrwandatechnewsJune 27, 20240Comments

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Paystack Virtual Terminal expansion

Paystack, a leading Nigerian fintech company, has extended its Virtual Terminal service to Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa. This move is a significant step in enhancing in-person payment processes across the continent. The Virtual Terminal enables merchants to create unique QR codes for employees like cashiers and sales agents. Customers can scan these…

ByrwandatechnewsJune 25, 20240Comments

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Nigeria Aims for the Stars: First Nigerian Citizen Set to Journey into Space

In a momentous alliance, the Space Exploration & Research Agency (SERA) and Nigeria's National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) have united to pioneer the first Nigerian citizen's journey into space. This landmark partnership marks a significant stride in Nigeria's space exploration endeavours. It opens up new horizons for scientific research and technological advancements. SERA,…

ByrwandatechnewsJune 24, 20240Comments

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AI Integration in Mobile Networks

Our mobile phones and the telecom networks they rely on are becoming more innovative. Recently, Apple announced its new AI-powered system, Apple Intelligence, which is set to enhance the functionality of its devices. This follows similar advancements by Samsung and Google. However, the rise of AI in phones increases data usage, putting pressure on mobile…

ByrwandatechnewsJune 20, 20240Comments

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Nvidia most valuable company

Nvidia has surpassed Microsoft and Apple to become the world's most valuable company, reaching a market cap of $3.34 trillion (£2.63 trillion) after its share price hit an all-time high. The stock closed at nearly $136, up 3.5%. This surge is driven by Nvidia's leadership in AI chip production, a crucial component in the tech…

ByrwandatechnewsJune 19, 20240Comments

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McDonald’s Ends AI-Powered Ordering Tech Trial After Viral Mishaps

McDonald's is discontinuing its AI-powered ordering technology in US drive-throughs after numerous customer complaints and viral videos of amusing errors. Developed by IBM and launched in 2019, the AI system used voice recognition to process orders but often needed to be more accurate, leading to mistakes like bacon-topped ice cream and enormous chicken nugget orders.…

ByrwandatechnewsJune 18, 20240Comments

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