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After spending extensive time with the Infinix X Buds 3 Loop, one thing becomes crystal clear: these earbuds are a fascinating study in trade-offs. With their unique open-ear design and impressive battery life, they manage to carve out a…
Huawei has officially launched the global variant of the Mate XT Ultimate Design, the world’s first tri-fold smartphone. The unveiling took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on February 18, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the…
Samsung Electronics has announced the nomination of key semiconductor executives to its board of directors, aiming to strengthen its position in the competitive chip industry. The nominees include Jun Young-hyun, head of Samsung’s chip…
After a four-year wait, Spotify is finally set to launch Music Pro, a high-fidelity audio streaming service, in 2025. The new offering aims to provide users with lossless audio quality, bringing the platform in line with competitors such…
Dream, an AI-driven firm specializing in the protection of governments and critical infrastructure, has secured $100 million in a Series B funding round. This investment elevates the company’s valuation to $1.1 billion. The round was led…
Digital banking and payments app LOOP seems to have quietly launched a new look to its interface, with users now expected to enjoy a generally new design to the app’s already existing services. Although there has been no official…
Artificial intelligence is making substantial progress in understanding animal emotions and offering new insights into their well-being and behavior. While animals have long been part of our lives, deciphering their emotions has remained a…
Xiaomi is set to make a big stride into AI by integrating DeepSeek AI into its proprietary HyperOS operating system. This advancement aims to enhance user experience by providing AI-driven tools for writing, coding, and problem-solving.…
South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has temporarily halted new downloads of the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) application, DeepSeek. This suspension, effective from February 15, 2025, comes in response to…
Recent reports suggest that Apple is exploring the development of humanoid robots, potentially as part of its future smart-home ecosystem. According to TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, these products are in the early…
Mass Hydro, a Chinese manufacturer of Internet of Things (IoT) grow lights, has inadvertently exposed approximately 2.7 billion records due to an unsecured database. This data breach, discovered by cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler,…
Adobe has officially entered the AI-generated video space with a groundbreaking tool that promises commercial safety for its users. Unlike other AI platforms, Adobe’s tool emphasizes legally sound content creation, ensuring users can…
After a brief removal, TikTok has made its way back to the Apple App Store and Google Play Store in the U.S. The short-form video giant, owned by China-based ByteDance, was previously pulled due to national security concerns, but now a new…
In the month of love, we often focus on expressing affection for others. But what about showing love to yourself and your financial future? This Valentine’s, LOOP invites you to embrace a holistic approach to love that includes financial…
WhatsApp is testing a new feature that allows users to link their social media accounts directly to their profiles. The latest beta update for iOS (version 25.3.10.72) introduces this feature, giving users more control over their online…
Amazon has rolled out a significant update to its Prime Video app on Apple TV, introducing smoother navigation, enhanced accessibility, and an overall more refined user experience. The update, available for all three generations of the…
Telco giant Safaricom has announced it will maintain its interim dividend at Ksh 0.55 per share, totaling Ksh 22.04 billion, despite facing significant hurdles in its Ethiopian operations. The dividend announcement follows a challenging…
Apple has made a big move by resuming its advertising on X (formerly known as Twitter), marking a notable change in its marketing strategy. The tech giant had paused its advertising efforts on the platform back in November 2023, following…
In a recent address at the World Government Summit in Dubai, Elon Musk has revealed that Grok 3, the latest AI chatbot from his company xAI, is nearing completion and is slated for release in the next two weeks. Grok 3 is positioned as a…
Over the past decade, the global smartphone market has undoubtedly been dominated by two industry giants: Samsung and Apple. While both companies have maintained significant market shares and a loyal customer base, Samsung has consistently…
Meta Platform is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire FuriosaAI, a South Korean startup specializing in AI inference chips. According to Forbes, this potential acquisition aligns with Meta’s strategy to enhance its AI hardware…
Google has unveiled a machine learning model aimed at accurately estimating users’ ages to ensure age-appropriate content and experiences across its platforms. This initiative marks a major step toward a more secure and tailored online…
Apple has officially launched the Apple TV app for Android devices, marking a significant expansion of its streaming services, Apple TV+. The app is now available for download on the Google Play Store, compatible with Android phones,…
In a recent announcement, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman outlined the company’s strategic roadmap, focusing on simplifying AI product offerings and enhancing user experience. The plan includes the release of GPT-4.5, internally known as “Orion,”…
