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XForce Rejects crowned champions at PUBG Mobile Africa Cup in Nairobi
The tournament, organised by PUBG Mobile in partnership with smartphone maker Infinix, drew teams from across sub-Saharan Africa after months of qualifiers.
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Apple unveils iPhone 17 Air, upgraded AirPods and smartwatches
The device supports only eSIM and comes in Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, and Sky Blue. Apple executives described it as providing "MacBook Pro levels of compute in an iPhone."
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OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT Projects to free users
Projects let you organize chats with the company's AI assistant around a specific subject, and were previously one of several privileges only enjoyed by paid subscribers.
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Apple to unveil iPhone 17 series on September 9 with new air model
The launch, themed “Awe Dropping,” will begin at 8 pm Kenyan time and will be available on Apple’s website and YouTube channel, with local fans expected to follow closely.
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US Attorneys General tell AI companies they 'will be held accountable' for child safety failures
The AGs mentioned a recent report by Reuters, which revealed that Meta allowed its AI chatbots to "flirt and engage in romantic roleplay with children.
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Abuse survivor begs Elon Musk to act as her images circulate on X
The woman, who identifies herself as “Zora” (not her real name), says she has been forced to relive her childhood trauma as images of her abuse continue to be shared and sold online.
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DR Congo prosecutor seeks death penalty for ex-President Kabila
According to the court filing, Kabila is accused of bearing responsibility for atrocities committed during his time in power, including widespread violence targeting civilians.
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WhatsApp introduces group call scheduling for easier coordination
The feature is aimed at easing the challenge of coordinating calls, especially for large groups, community forums, friends in different time zones, or work-related meetings.
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Truecaller crosses 100 million users across Middle East and Africa
CEO Rishit Jhunjhunwala credits organic growth in key markets like Kenya, Egypt, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa
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OpenAI unveils GPT-5 as race for smartest chatbot intensifies
The launch comes as tech firms compete to dominate the AI chatbot market.
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ChatGPT to stop giving direct breakup advice in major safety update
The US-based artificial intelligence company said ChatGPT will soon adopt a more supportive and reflective approach when users raise sensitive personal issues
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ChatGPT will now remind you to take breaks, following mental health concerns
The new feature is part of OpenAI's ongoing attempts to get users to cultivate a healthier relationship with the frequently compliant and overly-encouraging AI assistant