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China’s Huawei reveals chip design breakthrough amid US sanctions
Huawei Technologies said on Monday its high-end chips will have transistor density equivalent to 1.4-nanometre processes in five years.
Meta loses bid to dismiss US states’ claims that Facebook, Instagram addict children
A federal judge rejected Meta Platforms' bid to dismiss a lawsuit by 29 U.S. state attorneys general accusing it of designing Facebook and Instagram to addict children and knowingly concealing the harm from the public.
Google appeals US court ruling on search monopoly
Alphabet's Google on Friday appealed a federal judge's ruling in Washington that it holds illegal monopolies in online search and related advertising.
Accra flood early warning system operational but still undergoing validation – Status report
The Flood Early Warning System for Accra (FEWS-Accra) is now operational and generating updated rainfall forecasts every 10 minutes, but officials say the platform is still undergoing validation before it can be fully relied upon for flood response. According to a status update issued on June 30, 2026, the system has b...
Meta says it will cut 8,000 jobs as AI spending soars
Meta will cut thousands of jobs next month as it spends more than ever on artificial intelligence (AI) projects.
Technology cannot fix poor recordkeeping: PRAAD warns against ‘Automating Chaos’
The Public Records and Archives Administration Department (PRAAD) has cautioned institutions against investing in Electronic Records Management Systems (ERMS) without first establishing sound records governance structures.
Africa must prioritise human capital development to compete globally — GCHRA speakers
Africa’s ability to compete in the global economy will depend largely on how well it develops its people and prepares its workforce for emerging technologies, speakers at the Global Conference on Human Resources in Africa (GCHRA) have said. The speakers, including Rita Kusi, Co-founder and Executive Director of Strateg...
ASCEND showcase crowns KNUST neonatal device top innovation
A neonatal health device developed by students at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has won top prize at the British Council's ASCEND Lion’s Den investor showcase in Accra. The Automated Neonatal Exchange Transfusion System (ANET), led by Dr Prince Odame and developed by a KNUST student tea...
Apple warns of future ‘supply constraints’ for Mac, iPhone, iPad
Apple spooked Wall Street on Thursday by warning it expected a "significant" hit from growing supply constraints for its most popular products.
OpenAI proposes handing Trump administration 5% stake, FT reports
OpenAI has discussed giving a 5% stake to the U.S. government; the Financial Times has reported.
Teenager drops social media addiction lawsuit against Meta
A Florida teenager who sued Meta claiming that he was addicted to and harmed by his use of platforms, such as Instagram, has dropped his case.
OpenAI gets US approval for broad GPT-5.6 rollout, Axios reports
The U.S. Department of Commerce has approved a broad launch of OpenAI's advanced GPT 5.6 model, Axios reported on Tuesday, citing a person familiar with the matter.