Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of everyday consumer behavior. A new research report from PYMNTS Intelligence shows that more than half of U.S. adults now use AI tools for personal tasks such as planning trips, managing finances, shopping, and organizing daily activities. The study indicates that AI adoption has moved beyond experimentation. Many consumers…
Showmax, the African streaming platform operated by MultiChoice Group, will shut down after 11 years of operation. The decision follows the acquisition of MultiChoice by French broadcaster Canal Plus in a deal valued at about 3 billion dollars. The Showmax board approved the closure as part of a broader cost reduction strategy aimed at improving…
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept. It powers chatbots, image creators, music generators, smart assistants and productivity tools used daily by millions of people. However, despite its growing presence, many still misunderstand how AI actually works. This guide explains what AI is, how modern AI tools function, and how to use them effectively…
Breakthrough case reported Doctors have successfully used an external artificial lung system to keep a critically ill patient alive for 48 hours after removing both lungs, according to a case published this week in the journal Med. The temporary support allowed doctors enough time to perform a double lung transplant, marking a rare and significant…
Miners killed in Dnipropetrovsk region At least twelve miners have died following a Russian drone strike in eastern Ukraine, according to DTEK, the country’s largest private energy company. DTEK said a drone struck a bus carrying workers home after their shift in the Dnipropetrovsk region on Sunday. At least seven other people suffered injuries in…
New claim emerges A second woman has alleged that Jeffrey Epstein arranged for her to travel to the United Kingdom for a sexual encounter with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, previously known as Prince Andrew. The woman’s lawyer said Epstein sent her to the UK in 2010. She claims she spent a night with Mountbatten-Windsor at Royal Lodge…
Gates denies allegations Microsoft co founder Bill Gates has denied claims made by the late financier Jeffrey Epstein that he contracted a sexually transmitted disease from “Russian girls.” A spokesperson for Gates described the allegations as “absolutely absurd and completely false.” The response followed the release of new documents linked to the Epstein investigation. Why…
Kylian Mbappé struck a hat-trick and reached 60 Champions League goals as Real Madrid eased past Kairat Almaty in Kazakhstan. The France captain opened the scoring from the penalty spot early on after goalkeeper Sherkhan Kalmurza clattered into Franco Mastantuono. He doubled his tally in the 52nd minute, racing onto Thibaut Courtois’ long ball before…
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, the celebrated Kenyan writer and decolonial scholar, passed away on May 28 at the age of 87. To honor his legacy, we spoke with Charles Cantalupo, a prominent scholar of Ngũgĩ’s work, to reflect on the lessons he imparted. Who Was Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o? Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o was a towering figure in…
MetaMask, a leading self-custodial crypto wallet, is launching a new payment card backed by Mastercard, allowing users to spend their cryptocurrency directly from their wallets. The metal card is a collaboration with CompoSecure and Baanx, offering an alternative to using centralized exchanges for everyday transactions. The key differentiator of the MetaMask card is its ability…
