Australia Makes Big Tech Pay for News or Face Tax
Australia just closed a loophole that let tech giants dodge paying for journalism. Under new draft legislation, Meta, Google, and TikTok must pay news publishers or face a 2.25% tax on local revenue.
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Red Phone Helps Strangers Share Good News and Heal
A bright red phone in a public plaza invites strangers to share good news and hidden struggles, creating viral moments of connection. One man's tearful announcement that his dad is cancer-free has touched over 6 million people.
Nigeria's Top 100 Tech Leaders Honored for Industry Growth
YNaija has released its 2026 list celebrating 100 people shaping Nigeria's booming tech ecosystem. The honorees span fintech, health tech, food delivery, and more, showcasing the depth of innovation across Africa's largest economy.
Gujarat Tech Park to Create 63,000 Jobs in AI and Deep Tech
India's newest tech hub just opened in Ahmedabad with plans to create over 63,000 high-skilled jobs in the next five years. The Million Minds Tech Park aims to put Gujarat on the map alongside India's tech giants like Bengaluru and Hyderabad.
Egypt Debuts Tech Pavilion at Tokyo Innovation Summit
Ten Egyptian tech startups just showcased their solutions at one of Asia's biggest innovation events, marking Egypt's first dedicated pavilion at SusHi Tech Tokyo. The milestone reflects how Egypt's tech scene is rapidly emerging as a global player worth $7.4 billion in startup exits.
Women Lead 43% of Brazil's Deep Tech Startups
Female entrepreneurs are breaking through in Brazil's most advanced tech sectors, leading nearly half of all deep tech projects. Two women-led startups show how this shift is creating real-world impact in accessibility and climate solutions.
Two Women Build Fintech Careers After Non-Tech Degrees
Bukola Alawiye and Busola Oluwatobi studied English and biology, but now they're shaping Nigeria's fintech landscape at Redtech. Their journeys prove tech careers don't require traditional tech degrees.
9 Resources to Beat Climate Anxiety With Good News
Feeling overwhelmed by climate doom? These curated resources prove that solutions are happening right now, and hope is a powerful tool for action.
Turkey Welcomes 22 Tech Startups Through New Visa Program
Turkey's specialized tech visa program successfully attracted 22 innovative foreign startups to relocate to the country, part of a sweeping national push to become a major technology hub. The government is betting big on AI and digital transformation to grow its tech ecosystem.
Philly News Station Pays Groceries on Kindness Day
A Philadelphia news team turned Random Acts of Kindness Day into action by surprising shoppers with free groceries, delivering flowers to hospital staff, and treating first responders to coffee. Their spontaneous generosity brightened dozens of lives across the city.
Tech Grads in Singapore Earn $4,300 Starting Pay
Information and digital technology graduates in Singapore are earning the highest starting salaries for the third year running, bringing home $4,300 monthly. The news signals strong demand for tech talent in one of Asia's leading innovation hubs.
Israeli Women Break Tech Barriers Through Global Alliance
Women in Tech® Israel is bridging the gender gap in one of the world's most innovative tech sectors by connecting female leaders across borders. Despite Israel's tech dominance, women make up just 33.5% of the workforce.
PalmPay Gives 10 Women Tech Internships in Nigeria
A three-day masterclass in Nigeria just launched 10 young women into fintech careers with paid internships at PalmPay. The program has now empowered over 250 women in three years, turning tech dreams into real opportunities.
Nigeria Women Tech Accelerator Opens with $600K in Grants
A groundbreaking program supporting women-led tech startups in Nigeria is now accepting applications, offering funding, mentorship, and training. Last year's cohort added 16,000 customers, created 430 jobs, and grew revenues by $2.7 million.
Europe Launches Dashboard to Close Deep Tech Funding Gap
A new EU-backed data platform is tackling the stark reality that women-led deep tech startups receive just 12% of venture funding. The initiative combines hard numbers with real solutions to change who gets funded in Europe's most critical technologies.
Nigerian Marketer Builds 700-Member Community for Tech Growth
Lade Falobi turned her obsession with studying 10,000 ads into Marketing for Geeks, a thriving community helping African tech marketers master their craft. Her message: clarity beats cleverness every time.
Indian Women Engineers Take Center Stage in Tech Webinar
A major Indian university is celebrating International Women's Day with a webinar spotlighting women engineers who've risen to top tech leadership roles. The event will connect students with successful alumni who've climbed from campus to the C-suite.
Egypt Debuts Tech Startup Pavilion in Tokyo with 10 Firms
Egypt brought 10 innovative tech startups to one of Asia's biggest innovation events, marking the country's first dedicated tech pavilion at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026. The milestone reflects Egypt's growing reputation as a technology hub connecting African and Middle Eastern markets with global investors.
Virginia Tech Scientists Reverse Chronic Pain in Mice
For 50 million Americans living with chronic pain that drugs can't touch, Virginia Tech researchers just delivered groundbreaking news: they've reversed persistent pain in mice by targeting a previously overlooked biological pathway. The discovery could lead to the first new non-opioid chronic pain treatment in years.
Tech Leader: Women Must Own the Room, Not Just Fill It
After 27 years at Genpact, AI leader Shalvi Chitkara reveals the confidence gap holding women back in tech. Her advice: stop waiting to feel ready and start speaking up.
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