Category: Technology
Xiaomi 17 Pro & Pro Max Unveiled: Dual‑Screen Flagship Powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Xiaomi has rolled out the 17 Pro and Pro Max, flagship phones that combine a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip with a groundbreaking rear screen. The 6.9‑inch main panel boasts 3,500‑nit brightness, while a 3‑inch secondary display adds new ways to see alerts and game. A triple‑camera setup with Leica optics and a 5× periscope lens top the specs, and a huge 7,500 mAh battery supports 100W wired and 50W wireless fast charging.
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DRC Satellite Project Gains Momentum as Fidelity Bank Backs $400 Million Rollout
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Digital Economy Ministry has sealed a financing pact with Nigeria’s Fidelity Bank to push forward a $400 million satellite program. The deal creates a joint team to nail down technical and financial details, while also opening doors for the bank in the under‑banked Congolese market. With internet penetration at just 30.5% and banking access at 6%, the satellite aims to spark connectivity, education, health and economic growth across the country.
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Google's Gemini AI Model Family Ushers in a New Multimodal Era
Google DeepMind launched Gemini, a multimodal AI model family that can handle text, images, audio, video and code all at once. Five variants—Ultra, Pro, Flash, Nano and the 2.0 upgrade—serve everything from Pixel phones to enterprise clouds. Gemini powers new Search Overviews, Workspace tools and the upcoming agentic assistant vision.
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Elon Musk Alleges Google Search Ban on Donald Trump; Validity of Claims Under Scrutiny
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, accused Google of potentially influencing the U.S. presidential election by placing a search ban on 'Donald Trump.' Sharing a screenshot of unrelated search results, Musk suggested Google may face consequences if proven. A quick search check, however, showed no issues. This comes after Musk endorsed Trump and donated to America PAC.
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