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Samsung has officially launched the One UI 9 beta, built on Android 17, starting with the Galaxy S26 series. The beta went live on May 13, 2026, in six countries, and the stable rollout is widely expected to land in July alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8. Here is what is confirmed, what is still based on reports, and what you can realistically expect for your phone. What is One UI 9? One UI 9 is the next major version of Samsung’s Android software, coming after One UI 8.5. According to Samsung’s Global Newsroom announcement on…
Every extra second of friction has a measurable business cost. Carrie Webster shares ten data-backed UX facts that link user experience directly to revenue, retention, and long-term growth.In the high-stakes economy of today, the cost of a friction-heavy interface is no longer just “lost clicks”, but potentially millions in wasted engineering spend and lost business value. As a veteran UX designer who has helped build digital products since the early mobile-first era, I’ve watched business leaders shift from viewing design as a “cosmetic preference” to recognising that user experience is actually the primary engine of business survival.A UX design role…
Freight diplomacy The French container shipping group CMA CGM will invest in Mombasa logistics infrastructure, reinforcing Kenya’s ambitions to become a gateway for East and Central Africa. By AFP The Jacques Saadé, operated by CMA CGM, pictured in December 2025 © CMA CGM Published on May 12, 2026 at 11:15 am (GMT +1) French shipping group CMA CGM signed a “strategic partnership agreement” with the Kenyan government on Sunday, 10 May, to develop logistics and transport infrastructure worth $800m, President Emmanuel Macron announced from Nairobi.Rodolphe Saadé, chairman and chief executive of CMA CGM, signed the agreement alongside Macron and his…
NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, March 30, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Former Sierra Leone Ambassador Sidique Wai to Lead Strategic Initiative Connecting African Governments, Diaspora Leaders, and U.S. Institutions at Critical Inflection Point for U.S.-Africa Relations Gotham Government Relations, a leading New York-based government affairs and strategic advocacy firm, today announced the launch of the Gotham Africa Practice, a comprehensive platform designed to serve African governments, diaspora communities, and institutional stakeholders seeking effective engagement with Washington, New York, and U.S. policy institutions. The Gotham Africa Practice is the first Africa focused initiative by any major lobbying and government relations firm…
Kenyan founders are increasingly looking beyond traditional venture capital avenues to secure funding in a tight macroeconomic climate. This outward push is clearly visible in the latest application numbers for the Latitude59 startup competition. The flagship Estonian tech event has recorded a massive spike in interest from the continent, with Kenya leading the charge.Out of 465 global applications from 53 countries, 70 African startups applied for the 2026 pitch competition. This is more than double the number of African applicants from last year. Kenya specifically stood out as the dominant force. Forty Kenyan startups submitted applications to pitch, up from…
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In brief Bitcoin Depot has issued a “going concern” warning, signaling severe uncertainty over its ability to survive the next 12 months. The company’s preliminary Q1 financial results revealed a 49% year-over-year revenue drop and a $9.5 million net loss. The kiosk operator is actively fighting consumer protection lawsuits from state attorneys general in Iowa and Massachusetts. Bitcoin Depot issued a “going concern” warning on Tuesday, flagging substantial doubt over whether the world’s largest crypto ATM operator can survive the next 12 months.Founded a decade ago, the crypto kiosk giant is currently battling a wave of lawsuits from state regulators…
As the debate over global artificial intelligence regulation and infrastructure dominates the airwaves, the conversation in Kigali this week took a markedly different turn. Speaking at the Africa CEO Forum 2026, Emmanuel Lubanzadio, OpenAI’s Africa lead, outlined a vision for the continent that shifts the focus from mere market expansion to structural empowerment. Addressing a packed hall of over 2,500 executives, investors, and policymakers, Lubanzadio said that OpenAI was explicitly tying the success of its global mission to its adoption and utility across the African continent, signalling a strategic shift from merely providing access to actively cultivating developer ecosystems. “The…
Calvin Wankhede / Android AuthorityTL;DR An X user says Claude helped him recover access to 5 Bitcoin after 11 years. The user says the AI found an old wallet file that worked with an old password clue. The recovered Bitcoin was originally purchased for around $1,250 and is now worth almost $400,000. There’s a whole subgenre of crypto horror stories built around people who bought Bitcoin early, realized they’d lost access to it once the value skyrocketed, and then had to spend the next decade staring into the middle distance. One especially famous case involves a man who’s now dedicated…
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries at speed, brands are under growing pressure not just to adopt AI, but to manage how it is perceived. According to Mandy Davis, Managing Director at Penquin, the conversation around AI is no longer just about capability, it’s about trust. Mandy argues that while AI presents undeniable opportunities for efficiency, creativity and scale, it is equally accompanied by scepticism, fear and misunderstanding among consumers. “Brands often focus heavily on what AI can do, but far less on how it makes people feel,” she explains. “That’s where the real reputational risk lies.” Public sentiment around…