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On October 5, Tekedia Capital launches its next investment cycle, offering access to roughly 20 startups across nuclear energy, satellite systems, AI, semiconductors, space tech, software, and insurance. The event invites investors to participate in a syndicate and co‑invest in these companies, positioning them to influence emerging technologies. Tekedia promotes additional educational programs, including a Mini‑MBA, an AI in Business Masterclass, and a Nigeria Capital Market Masterclass, all available through its online portal. The cycle aims to connect [...]

Apple’s new CEO, John Ternus, is reshaping the company’s product cycle to accelerate releases throughout the year, moving beyond the traditional fall iPhone and spring events. Ternus, an engineer, plans a broader launch schedule that will include mid‑year introductions such as AirPods with cameras, Apple Glass, and the 20th‑anniversary iPhone. The shift aims to boost experimentation, diversify revenue, and keep Apple competitive in an AI‑driven market, while cost‑cutting measures are already underway. [...]

Bank of America analyst Wamsi Mohan warned that Meta’s Muse AI agent could erode Apple’s services revenue by capturing discovery, referral, and transaction flows that currently go through Apple’s ecosystem. Muse, now the top free app on the U.S. App Store with over 3.4 million downloads, can browse the web, book trips, and process payments via Shopify, Expedia, and PayPal. Apple’s shares fell 2.5 % after the note, yet Mohan maintained a “Buy” rating and $370 target, citing Apple’s [...]

Amazon is offering a $275 trade‑in boost for buyers of the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. The promotion adds the bonus to existing trade‑in values, which can reach up to $850 but typically hover around $500 for newer models. The extra credit applies even to older devices that normally fetch lower amounts, though the specific boost varies by device. The deal is part of Amazon’s broader push to [...]

Sean Endicott, a seasoned journalist at Windows Central, reports on Microsoft’s software, hardware, and AI initiatives. With a First Class degree in Broadcast Journalism, he covers Windows 11 updates, Surface releases, Microsoft 365 changes, and the company’s expanding AI services. Endicott also writes the weekly Windows Wrap column, curating key stories across the Windows ecosystem. Outside tech, he coaches youth American football in Nottingham, earning the BAFCA Youth Coach of the Year award in 2024.

Final Cut Camera for iOS has been updated to support the iPhone 18 Pro’s variable aperture Fusion Main camera, allowing users to choose apertures from f/1.48 to f/4 and select shutter or aperture priority modes. The release adds Cinematic mode effects for ProRes and Apple Log footage, video scopes (RGB parade, histogram), false‑color and clipping indicators, and a genlock frame‑delay feature. It also enables broadcast‑quality HDMI‑to‑SDI output and requires iOS 26.66 or later. The update is free. [...]

The U.S. government unveiled its first public‑facing AI chatbot, America.gov, developed with Google and SpaceXAI. Designed to withstand red‑team testing, the bot has not been easily jailbreaked. When queried about Minecraft, it produced an 1,800‑word monologue that mirrors the game’s “End Poem,” sparking speculation about embedded Easter eggs. The chatbot also confirms Joe Biden’s 2020 election victory, a fact still contested by former President Trump. The incident highlights the bot’s unexpected creative output and the challenges of [...]

Flourish One, a $3,555 wheeled humanoid robot, is now available for purchase. The San Francisco‑Paris startup targets busy parents, offering a smartphone‑based training interface that lets users teach chores in under 30 minutes. Built on a Raspberry Pi, the robot uses cloud GPUs for AI training and features six wheels, two 1.5‑kg arms, a small lidar, and wrist‑mounted cameras. The first 50 units will serve as a proving ground for home‑specific, fine‑tuned domestic robotics.