Author: Anita Bosman

Tokyo: TECHz – News Desk SoftBank Group Corp. (“SBG” or the “Company”) announced that it has completed an additional investment of $22.5 billion in OpenAI on December 26, 2025 (U.S. time) at the second closing of The Company’s investment of up to $40.0 billion committed on March 31, 2025. As a result, the Company has fully satisfied its commitment to invest in OpenAI under its March 2025 commitment, alongside the participation of third-party co-investors. The Company’s aggregate ownership interest in OpenAI is now approximately 11%. The Company completed the first closing in April 2025, investing $7.5 billion through SoftBank Vision…

Abuja: TECHz – News Desk Galaxy Backbone has reaffirmed its commitment to secure and reliable digital governance with the promotion of the Galaxy Backbone Cloud Platform (GxCP), a purpose-built Government Private Cloud designed to support Nigeria’s public sector digital transformation. As government institutions increasingly rely on digital platforms to deliver essential services, Galaxy Backbone emphasized that trust, security, and resilience remain central to successful transformation. Unlike generic commercial cloud services, GxCP is engineered specifically to meet the performance, data protection, and regulatory needs of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). The platform delivers scalable computing through Elastic Compute Services, enabling organisations…

Amman: TECHz – News Desk In a step that reflects its commitment to creating a positive impact on society, Orange Jordan announced, coinciding with World Braille Day, the launch of the “Digital Inclusion Guide” in Braille across all its stores throughout the Kingdom. This initiative aims to enhance the experience of customers with visual impairments and empower them with seamless access to its digital services, as part of its umbrella of solutions and initiatives for the inclusion of persons with disabilities, “Differently Abled, Definitely Enabled.” The guide aims to empower customers with visual impairments by enabling them to easily identify…

Abuja: TECHz – News Desk Galaxy Backbone has reaffirmed its role as a critical partner in safeguarding Nigeria’s digital infrastructure, highlighting its extensive cybersecurity capabilities designed to protect government systems, data, and public-facing services from growing cyber threats. As cyberattacks increasingly target public institutions, Galaxy Backbone emphasized that organisations across the country face daily risks ranging from service disruption and data exposure to loss of public trust. The company noted that its cybersecurity services are structured to help government agencies focus on service delivery while ensuring their digital assets remain secure. Galaxy Backbone disclosed that it has successfully protected more…

Sacramento: TECHz – News Desk Nvidia announced a licensing agreement with AI chip startup Groq, known for its Language Processing Unit (LPU) technology. The deal positions Nvidia to expand its dominance in AI inference, the process of running trained models, where competition from AMD, Cerebras, and Google is intensifying. Nvidia confirmed the agreement’s scale at $20 billion, structured as a licensing and talent acquisition deal rather than a full merger. This approach allowed Nvidia to absorb Groq’s competitive edge while avoiding regulatory hurdles that often accompany large semiconductor acquisitions. Analysts described the move as a decisive step to secure the…

Hangzhou: TECHz – News Desk On 24 December 2025, Alibaba Group announced a major strategic realignment, positioning its proprietary Qwen AI model at the core of its consumer and enterprise ecosystem. The move marks a decisive shift toward AI infrastructure and daily service integration, reinforcing Alibaba’s ambition to lead in the global AI economy. Alibaba embedded Qwen into its Amap navigation service, enabling AI-powered “Life Services” such as real-time directions, local business search, and booking assistance. The company emphasized that Qwen will serve as the foundation for consumer applications spanning e-commerce, logistics, cloud services, and entertainment. Building on the Qwen…

Johannesburg: TECHz – Anita Bosman In 2019, researchers at Tel Aviv University unveiled a scientific milestone: the first 3D‑printed vascularized human heart created entirely from a patient’s own cells. The organ, though only the size of a rabbit’s heart, contained chambers, blood vessels, and could contract autonomously. It was hailed as a glimpse into a future where organ transplants might no longer depend on donors or risk rejection. Six years later, the promise remains powerful, but the journey toward a fully transplantable human heart is still unfolding. By 2025, laboratories around the world have advanced the science of bioprinting in…

Abu Dhabi: TECHz – News Desk Abu Dhabi will host the Cyber Run & Ride community event on 17-18 January 2026, bringing together running and cycling activities in an initiative that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle while raising awareness of technology and digital security. The event is organised by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, with sponsorship from the UAE Cybersecurity Council, as part of ongoing efforts to encourage community engagement, healthy living, and digital awareness. The event will be held within a dedicated event village featuring a range of community activities and interactive experiences, aimed at engaging participants of…

New Delhi: TECHz – News Desk Venezuela is taking part in the 15th Remote Sensing and Digital Image Processing Course for Geoscientists at the Geological Survey of India Training Institute in Hyderabad. The programme is part of India’s Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) initiative and is designed to boost collaboration among countries in the Global South using satellite technology. Participants include specialists from Zimbabwe, Vietnam, Uzbekistan, Nigeria, Egypt, and Ethiopia. The training covers modern methods of remote sensing and digital image analysis to study geological processes and support resource exploration. Experts highlighted that true technological independence comes not just from…

Abuja: TECHz – News Desk The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the installation of 4,000 telecommunications towers across Nigeria to expand access to digital technologies in low-income communities. This is reported by NAN, a partner of TV BRICS. Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris Malagi announced the decision based on a joint memorandum. This initiative targets communities with a lack of basic digital capabilities. According to the Minister, limited access to technology hinders economic development, local trade and basic communication in remote areas. “There is also an approval by FEC granted to the Ministry of Digital Communications…