Category: Technology
Trump’s 2028 Space Plan: Ensuring American Space Superiority Amid Global Competition
The order, titled “Ensuring American Space Superiority,” instructs the Pentagon and U.S. intelligence agencies to develop a comprehensive space security strategy. It also calls for greater efficiency among private space contractors and promotes demonstrations of missile-defense systems under Trump’s “Golden Dome” initiative. ALSO READ: Nvidia Unveils Self-Driving Car Tech as AI Expansion Accelerates Changes to…
Six Major Technology Events Coming to Kigali in 2026
Kigali is preparing for a busy 2026 as several major technology events come to Rwanda’s capital. As a result, the city will attract global innovators, investors and policymakers. In recent years, Kigali hosted successful events such as Mobile World Congress Africa and the Inclusive FinTech Forum. Consequently, these events strengthened Rwanda’s ambition to position the…
Taiwan suspends RedNote for one year
The Taiwanese government has suspended the operation of the Chinese social media platform RedNote, also known as Xiaohongshu, for a period of one year. Authorities said the decision follows investigations into widespread commercial fraud linked to the platform. Millions lost through illegal online activities Taiwan’s Criminal Investigation Bureau reported that it recorded more than 1,700…
Meta set to acquire Chinese AI firm Manus in major artificial intelligence push
Meta has announced plans to acquire Manus, a Chinese artificial intelligence company headquartered in Singapore, as part of its strategy to expand AI use across its platforms. Although Meta has not officially disclosed the terms of the deal, sources familiar with the matter estimate its value at between $2 billion and $3 billion. The acquisition…
How to access your phone on a Laptop without using a cable
Setting up a Wi-Fi FTP server on Android allows you to access and transfer files between your phone and computer without using a USB cable. This method is fast, wireless, and convenient, especially when both devices are on the same network. In this guide, you’ll learn how to turn your Android phone into an FTP…
China vs SpaceX: An Analysis of LandSpace’s Reusable Rocket Challenge
Earlier this month, LandSpace made history by becoming the first Chinese company to conduct a full reusable rocket test. Its Zhuque-3 rocket lifted off on its maiden flight from a remote site in northwest China, drawing comparisons with SpaceX’s Falcon 9. Although the mission did not achieve the final goal of landing and recovering the…
Russia Targets WhatsApp in Growing Battle With Foreign Tech Giants
The criticism came after Russia’s communications watchdog repeated its warning that WhatsApp could be fully blocked unless it complies with Russian laws governing digital services.Roskomnadzor, the regulator, told state media that WhatsApp continues to violate national legislation, claiming the platform is being used to organize terrorist activities, recruit perpetrators, and carry out fraud and other…
First Wheelchair User Reaches Space in Historic Mission
Michaela Benthaus, a German national, has made history by becoming the first person who uses a wheelchair to travel to space. Benthaus’s journey to space comes seven years after a life-changing accident during a motorcycle race, in which she suffered a severe spinal cord injury that left her unable to walk. Despite the setback, Benthaus…
China Launches Advanced Satellite to Test High-Level Communications
China has successfully launched a new satellite into space to support advanced communications technology testing, marking another milestone in the country’s rapidly expanding space program. The satellite was launched from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in Hainan Province, located in southern China. The launch took place on December 20, 2025, at 8:30 p.m. local time,…
Airbus Plans to Stop Using Google Cloud Over Data Security Concerns
Airbus, one of the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers, has announced plans to end its use of certain Google cloud storage services, citing concerns over data security and potential access by United States authorities. The European aerospace giant confirmed that it intends to move part of its digital infrastructure away from Google’s data centers, arguing that…
