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Richie Mensah unveils ‘The Octave’ as latest addition to Lynx Electronics family
Just when many thought Richie Mensah had exhausted his bag of surprises, the musician, producer and entrepreneur has unveiled another innovation under the Lynx Electronics brand — The Octave.
Samsung cuts US jobs, offers relocations ahead of HQ move
Samsung Electronics has cut jobs at its U.S. display, phone and other consumer electronics operations — affecting workers mainly in New Jersey and Texas, according to documents and two people familiar with the matter.
Google rivals line up seeking damages after record $1 billion EU fine
A decades-long crackdown on Google's business practices in Europe is entering a costly new phase, as the loss of the first case brought against it under new EU legislation opens the door to a wave of private lawsuits demanding up to $10 billion in damages.
Apple briefly tops $5 trillion market value for first time
Apple's market capitalisation briefly surpassed $5 trillion for the first time on Tuesday, making it only the second company ever to achieve that milestone after Nvidia.
PayPal keeps door open to Stripe takeover bid but seeks higher valuation
PayPal has indicated it remains open to takeover discussions with Stripe and investment firm Advent International, but suggested that the current $53.4 billion offer may not reflect the company’s true value. Speaking during PayPal’s second-quarter 2026 earnings call on Tuesday, Chief Executive Officer Enrique Lores sai...
Building Economic Resilience: How FILMA is creating dignified livelihoods in rural Ghana
In the landscape of rural development, the transition from subsistence to sustainability is often cited as a goal; however, it is rarely measured with the precision of a fintech operation. Reflecting on the insights shared during the inaugural Financial Inclusion for Last Mile Actors (FILMA) Learning Event at the Accra...
Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children’s phones
Tech companies such as Apple and Google have been asked by the UK government to block access to naked images on smartphones and other devices for under-18s.
Apple to raise prices as AI boom pushes up chip costs
Apple plans to raise the prices of its products as the cost of the memory chips it uses has surged, the technology giant’s boss has said. Tim Cook, Apple’s outgoing chief executive, told the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) that price increases were “unavoidable” as the situation around memory chips had become “unsustainable”...
Cyberteq leads West Africa’s cybersecurity sector into global sustainability movement
Cyberteq, a leading cybersecurity consulting firm in Ghana has officially become a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact, marking the first time a dedicated cybersecurity consulting company in West Africa has joined the initiative. The move positions Cyberteq to become a major player in responsible business pr...
How to spot and avoid task scams on WhatsApp, Telegram
The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a consumer alert warning the public about the growing threat of task scams, also known as gamified job scams, which are increasingly being used to defraud individuals through messaging platforms.
Trump considering AI controls after OpenAI hacking incidents
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that his administration is considering asserting greater authority over artificial intelligence (AI) tools following recent cybersecurity incidents.
CJID steps up AI fight with new tools to combat election misinformation
The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) has intensified efforts to combat artificial intelligence-driven misinformation, warning that emerging technologies are making false information more sophisticated and easier to spread across Africa. Speaking at the inaugural CJID Ghana Media Summit, Executive...