The narrative around African fintech is shifting. It’s no longer just about mobile money for consumers. The real action is in building the infrastructure that lets global companies actually do business there.
Anthropic is launching Claude Code in Slack as a research preview, allowing developers to trigger full coding workflows directly from chat threads. This move signals the real battle for AI coding assistants is shifting from model capability to workflow integration.
A coalition of environmental groups is demanding a national pause on new data centers. They argue the AI and crypto boom is driving up electricity and water use, impacting communities and consumer costs.
Tether, the company behind the USDT stablecoin, is investing in humanoid robotics. The firm is part of an €81 million funding round for Italian startup Generative Bionics. The company plans to build its first production plant and deploy robots in real factories by early 2026.
Microsoft has quietly published updated guidance clarifying the differences between Office 2024 and Microsoft 365. The key trade-off is perpetual license vs. ongoing updates and AI features. The document highlights a notable limitation for family plans.
In a massive move to control the data plumbing for AI, IBM is buying Confluent for $31 per share, a 34% premium. The $11 billion deal is expected to close by mid-2026 and will combine Confluent’s streaming platform with IBM’s AI and automation software.
A major initiative in Scotland is helping manufacturers bridge the digital gap. By providing hands-on training and project support, companies are embedding data-driven methods to boost efficiency and sustainability right now.
Square’s head of product explains how Block’s functional reorganization is fueling its AI push. He also makes the case for Bitcoin payments and reveals the company moves 16.7 million pennies weekly.
Advantech is centering its next-generation edge platforms on AMD’s EPYC Embedded processors. The move targets demanding workloads like real-time medical imaging and enterprise AI that require high-core counts and massive I/O.
Ubuntu is popular, but its official flavors often outperform it for specific needs. Xubuntu revives old hardware, Kubuntu offers a powerful modern desktop, and Ubuntu Studio is a pre-configured creative suite. Here’s why you might want to skip the main edition.
