Before Apple, Samsung and Xiaomi dominated the smartphone market, Siemens was one of the most recognisable names in mobile phones. The German company built a reputation for durable handsets, practical designs and innovative features. Its phones were popular across Europe, Africa and other international markets, particularly during the late 1990s and early 2000s. However, Siemens…
Trendshub has announced that its social media platform has surpassed 10,000 users, marking a notable achievement in its journey to establish a stronger presence in the digital space. The announcement highlights the platform’s expanding reach and offers an opportunity to introduce Trendshub to a broader audience as competition across social media continues to intensify. Trendshub…
SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network is facing growing concerns over congestion and collision risks in low-Earth orbit as the company continues to expand one of the largest satellite constellations ever deployed. SpaceX said in an October 6 update that more than 11,000 Starlink satellites were in low-Earth orbit by the end of September. The company has…
French telecommunications giant Orange is reportedly in talks to acquire a 70% controlling stake in Telecel Ghana, potentially giving the company a direct foothold in Ghana’s telecommunications market. The reported negotiations involve Telecel Group, which currently owns the 70% stake in Telecel Ghana. The remaining 30% is held by the Ghanaian government. The talks were…
Apple’s upcoming OLED iPad mini could be significantly more expensive than the current model, according to Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman. Gurman said on X that Apple’s next small tablet may cost closer to $799, compared with the current starting price of $599. Using the Bank of Ghana’s October 9, 2026, interbank mid-rate of GH¢11.79 to…
Meta Platforms has banned advertising from ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, across Facebook, Instagram and its other platforms in seven countries, escalating the rivalry between the two social media giants. The ban took effect immediately in the United States, Canada, Egypt, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand and Vietnam. It also applies to third-party advertisers whose…
WhatsApp may prevent some users from logging into their accounts if their phones run outdated versions of iOS or Android. The reported change is part of a wider effort to improve security and protect WhatsApp accounts from attacks that target older operating systems. According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is introducing an alert for users whose devices…
Apple has been ordered to pay an additional US$184 million in interest in its long-running patent dispute with medical-technology company Masimo. The new award comes on top of a US$634 million jury verdict issued in Masimo’s favour. The case concerns technology used in Apple Watch health-monitoring features, including systems linked to heart-rate notifications and workout…
Huawei and Qualcomm have announced a broad, multi-year patent licensing agreement covering several of the technology industry’s most important fields. The agreement includes cross-licensing between the two companies and Qualcomm’s purchase of selected Huawei patents registered in the United States. According to Huawei’s announcement, the agreement covers technologies related to 5G, computing, artificial intelligence and…
Billionaire investor and entrepreneur Mark Cuban has predicted that the current push to develop humanoid robots could fail within the next five to 10 years. Cuban shared his view during an interview on the TBPN podcast, where he discussed artificial intelligence, robotics, self-driving technology and the future of work. His argument is not that robots…
