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…
Popular TikToker Asantewaa has clapped back at her baby daddy, AMG Armani, in another explosive video. In this video, Asantewaa denied claims by AMG Armani that he had been providing for her upkeep and taking care of the child, including a shop for her to do business. Asantewaa said AMG Armani is trying to use…
WhatsApp may prevent some users from logging into their accounts if their phones run outdated versions of iOS or Android.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…
Britain’s Competition Appeal Tribunal has allowed part of a renewed antitrust lawsuit against Apple and Amazon to move forward. The case concerns allegations that Apple and Amazon reached an agreement in 2018 that restricted which third-party sellers could offer Apple and Beats products on Amazon’s UK marketplace. The claimant argues that the agreement reduced competition…
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…
Harold Hamm Donates GH₵1.76 Billion to University of Oklahoma Health Research Billionaire oil businessman Harold Hamm has donated US$150 million to the University of Oklahoma to support healthcare education, medical research and efforts to fight diabetes. The gift is equivalent to approximately GH₵1.76 billion, using an exchange rate of about GH₵11.72 to US$1. Of the…
AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine is set to host the maiden edition of the AGA Agri Fair 2026 on Friday, October 16, as part of efforts to promote local agriculture, agro-processing, entrepreneurship and market opportunities within the Obuasi enclave. The event, which will take place at the Obuasi Municipal Assembly Forecourt from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00…
