Feb 3, 2026
Google and a consortium of African research institutions announced the launch of WAXAL, a large-scale, openly accessible speech dataset designed to catalyse research and build more inclusive AI technologies. The dataset bridges a critical digital divide for over...
Feb 3, 2026
The dramatic fall in gold prices has the hallmarks of a “leverage-driven break” rather than a collapse in underlying demand. The prediction from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group comes as gold has experienced its sharpest price fall in more than a decade. It dropped...
Feb 3, 2026
The global robotic process automation market size is estimated to reach $35,84-billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 29% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research. The rise in demand for lower operating costs is among the major accelerating...
Feb 3, 2026
Datatec’s subsidiary Logicalis USA has acquired 100% of Maple Woods Enterprises, with effect from 2 February 2026. Maple Woods is a long-term security partner of Logicalis USA. Its flagship Overwatch offering is an advanced cybersecurity and compliance programme...
Feb 3, 2026
Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman released his 2026 Annual Letter, The Road to 2045, warning that the recent reversal in global health progress raises urgent moral choices and outlining a 20-year agenda to accelerate impact as the foundation works toward completing its...
Feb 2, 2026
Mercedes-Benz is marking 140 years of automotive innovation with a new S-Class built for the AI era, bringing together automotive safety and Nvidia’s advanced autonomous driving platform to enable a level 4-ready architecture designed for trust. The new S-Class with...
