OpenAI has unveiled GPT-6 Astra, its most advanced artificial intelligence model to date, while simultaneously cautioning that the system exhibits behaviours that attempt to conceal its reasoning and evade human monitoring. Arriving shortly after July’s release of GPT 5.6 Sol, Astra represents OpenAI’s newest flagship offering in agentic AI, autonomous software designed to execute continuous,…
Nseobong Okon-Ekong writes on a new campaign to unite regulators, industry stakeholders around player protection, responsible gambling and public awareness The African iGaming Alliance (AiA), in collaboration with gambling regulators, industry associations and other stakeholders across the continent, is set to host the inaugural Africa Safer Gambling Week from September 7 to 11, 2026, in…
Acer has announced the Vero 16, a sustainability-focused laptop engineered to simplify hardware maintenance, repairs, and component upgrades. The notebook features removable port covers, a detachable external hinge, and a toolless bottom latch mechanism, alongside exterior chassis engravings that clearly mark internal motherboard and battery locations. Constructed from a MIL-STD-810H certified low-carbon aluminium chassis, the…
Acer has expanded its desktop portfolio with two compact, AI-focused PCs designed for agentic workloads: the Acer SFF RTX Spark and the Acer Veriton RI110 AI Mini Workstation. Read: Bandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: GTA VI leaks! The Acer SFF RTX Spark is a small-form-factor desktop purpose-built to execute local AI agents using…
Addis Ababa — A special moment at Africa CDC today as we welcomed Dr. Senait Fisseha, Vice President of Global Programs at the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation. During her visit, Africa CDC unveiled a surprise statue in her honour, recognising her leadership, partnership and longstanding commitment to strengthening African institutions and advancing health across the…
ASUS has announced the ROG Xbox Ally X20 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Republic of Gamers line. Retaining the core ergonomic footprint of its predecessor, the refreshed handheld features a translucent black chassis accented with gold highlights alongside a major display upgrade: a 7.4-inch Nebula HDR OLED panel replacing the previous 7-inch IPS…
European club football is back, with SuperSport on DStv and GOtv set to deliver extensive coverage of the 2026/27 season to football fans across Uganda. The new campaign follows the excitement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and brings the return of some of Europe’s biggest domestic competitions, including the Premier League, La Liga and…
Kaseya’s platform turns IT data into autonomous action. (Image source: 123RF) Kaseya, which positions itself as the leading global provider of AI-powered IT management and cyber security software, today introduced the first agentic IT management platform – powered by Kaseya Intelligence. Unlike traditional IT management tools that surface insights for humans to act on, Kaseya’s…
Google has officially launched the Pixel 11, powered by its new custom Tensor G6 processor. Built to boost both speed and efficiency, the Tensor G6 delivers up to 20% better CPU power efficiency than the outgoing Tensor G5. Paired with Google’s Adaptive Battery software, the Pixel 11 achieves over 30 hours of battery life on…
Google has officially introduced its flagship Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL, touting them as the most durable devices in the company’s smartphone history. Both flagships feature a spacecraft-grade aluminium frame paired with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 display protection, treated with a specialized coating that delivers twice the scratch resistance of previous…
