The Artemis 2 astronauts have entered the final phase of their lunar approach, marking a historic milestone as the Moon’s gravity begins to exert a stronger pull on the Orion spacecraft than Earth. As of Monday 0442 GMT, the crew was approximately 39,000 miles (63,000 kilometers) from the Moon and…
Houston, Texas – For the first time in more than half a century, astronauts are set to fly around the Moon on Monday as part of Artemis 2, marking a major milestone in humanity’s return to deep space exploration. The lunar flyby, expected to last approximately seven hours, will be…
A growing movement of entrepreneurs in Kenya is transforming the country’s food waste crisis into an opportunity for sustainable development. Known as “wastepreneurs,” these innovators are converting discarded food into high-value products such as fuel briquettes, organic fertiliser, and cooking oil addressing both environmental degradation and food insecurity. With an…
Konza Technopolis has partnered with Microsoft to roll out a new artificial intelligence (AI) training initiative targeting women, in a move aimed at strengthening gender inclusion in Kenya’s rapidly expanding digital economy. The programme was unveiled during the inaugural Thrive, Elevate & Celebrate (TEC) Women Summit 2026, which convened more…
Apple Inc. is marking its 50th anniversary amid a pivotal moment for the global technology industry, as the rise of artificial intelligence challenges the Silicon Valley pioneer to deliver its next transformative breakthrough. Founded on April 1, 1976, by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, Apple evolved from a garage startup…
Beijing is hosting a major robotics exhibition that has attracted crowds with its showcase of embodied intelligence, bringing together industrial, service, and experimental robots across a sprawling 35,000 sq m venue. The event, organised by the Beijing Artificial Intelligence Society in collaboration with industry partners, features over 600 exhibitors and…
Kenya could soon establish an Office of the Artificial Intelligence Commissioner if the Artificial Intelligence Bill, 2026, currently before the Senate, is passed into law. The proposed legislation, tabled by nominated Senator Karen Nyamu, seeks to create a regulatory framework for the fast-growing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies across…
In the bustling metropolis of São Paulo, a digital “prisonometer” tracks in real time the number of individuals jailed through Latin America’s largest AI-powered facial recognition system. While authorities credit the technology with boosting public security, growing concerns over wrongful arrests and civil liberties are intensifying scrutiny of the program.…
YouTube, the video-sharing platform owned by Google, has expanded its AI likeness detection tool in response to rising concerns about digital impersonation and deepfake content. The company announced Tuesday that the technology will now help protect the identities of a broader group of public figures, including government officials, journalists, and…
Once thought obsolete after the removal of headphone jacks from smartphones, wired headphones are experiencing a surprising resurgence. As consumers increasingly seek better audio quality and a more tactile listening experience, sales of wired headphones have surged in recent months. Apple famously eliminated the headphone jack from its iPhones in…