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OPay and Google Launch N10M Student Innovation Challenge
Acts of KindnessMay 26

OPay and Google Launch N10M Student Innovation Challenge

Nigerian fintech company OPay is giving students a chance to win up to N10 million while solving real problems with technology. The innovation challenge is part of a larger N1.2 billion commitment to educate and empower the next generation.

AllAfrica - Innovation2 min read
EU Forces Google to Share AI Tech With Smaller Rivals
SolutionsJan 28

EU Forces Google to Share AI Tech With Smaller Rivals

The European Union is making Google open up its Gemini AI services and search data to competitors, ensuring smaller tech companies get a fair shot at innovation. It's a landmark move to keep the AI revolution accessible to everyone, not just Big Tech.

Phys.org - Technology3 min read
Google Building World's First AI Campus in Seoul
InnovationApr 27

Google Building World's First AI Campus in Seoul

Google and South Korea are partnering to create the world's first AI campus in Seoul, opening doors for startups and researchers to learn from tech giant's experts. The groundbreaking facility will help train the next generation of AI innovators while strengthening Korea's ambitious national science goals.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)2 min read
Ex-Google Leader Builds Deep Tech Path for African Innovators
InnovationMar 6

Ex-Google Leader Builds Deep Tech Path for African Innovators

Chukwuemeka Afigbo is solving Africa's innovation problem by creating the support systems brilliant engineers have been missing. His Africa Deep Tech Foundation just proved small investments can unlock massive talent.

TechCabal3 min read
Google Opens Africa's First AI Lab in Ghana
Innovation2d ago

Google Opens Africa's First AI Lab in Ghana

Google just launched Africa's first applied AI lab in Ghana, connecting local startups directly with researchers and cutting-edge AI models. The tech giant also unveiled new internet infrastructure and innovation centers across the continent at its first Africa Cloud Summit.

Google News - Africa Innovation2 min read
Google Opens 10th Africa Startup Accelerator for AI
InnovationFeb 5

Google Opens 10th Africa Startup Accelerator for AI

Google just launched applications for its 10th African startup accelerator, now laser-focused on AI innovation. Over nine years, the program has helped 180+ startups raise $350 million and create thousands of jobs across the continent.

Techpoint Africa2 min read
Google Launches Africa's First AI Lab in South Africa
Innovation3d ago

Google Launches Africa's First AI Lab in South Africa

Google just opened Africa's first applied AI lab in South Africa, betting big that the continent will become a producer of world-class AI innovation. The tech giant is shifting from just expanding internet access to building a complete AI economy across Africa.

TechCabal3 min read
Google's AI Tech Uses 6X Less Energy at Data Centers
SolutionsMar 27

Google's AI Tech Uses 6X Less Energy at Data Centers

Google just unveiled a breakthrough that makes artificial intelligence run six times more efficiently, slashing energy use and opening doors to powerful AI on your smartphone. The innovation couldn't come at a better time for our planet and our pockets.

Google News - AI Breakthrough2 min read
Google Launches AI Smart Glasses This Fall
InnovationMay 20

Google Launches AI Smart Glasses This Fall

More than a decade after Google Glass flopped, Google is trying again with AI-powered smart glasses launching this autumn. The new glasses will feature a camera, built-in speakers, and hands-free Gemini AI assistance.

BBC Technology2 min read
Google Backs African AI Startups With New Lab in Ghana
Innovation2d ago

Google Backs African AI Startups With New Lab in Ghana

Google launched an Applied AI Lab in Ghana to help African entrepreneurs build AI solutions for local challenges. Novastar Ventures and three other firms will mentor startups while giving them early access to Google's most advanced AI tools.

TechCabal2 min read
Google to Release 32M Sterile Mosquitoes in US
InnovationJun 1

Google to Release 32M Sterile Mosquitoes in US

Google wants to fight deadly disease by releasing 32 million bacteria-infected male mosquitoes in California and Florida. The tech giant's innovative approach has already cut dengue cases by 70% in Singapore.

Google News - Health3 min read
Google to Release 32M Sterile Mosquitoes in California
Planet WinsJun 4

Google to Release 32M Sterile Mosquitoes in California

Google wants to flood California with millions of sterile mosquitoes to fight disease-carrying invaders. The innovative pest control method could protect millions from dengue, Zika, and other serious illnesses.

Google News - Health2 min read
Google Releasing 16M Mosquitoes to Fight Disease
Planet WinsJun 3

Google Releasing 16M Mosquitoes to Fight Disease

Scientists at Google are fighting disease-spreading mosquitoes by releasing millions of sterile males that prevent the next generation from hatching. The innovative approach targets an invasive species responsible for dengue, Zika, and yellow fever without adding more bites.

Google News - Health3 min read
Google Opens AI Campus in Seoul, First of Its Kind
InnovationApr 27

Google Opens AI Campus in Seoul, First of Its Kind

Google is launching its first global AI campus in Seoul, creating a major hub where engineers, researchers, and Korean tech giants will collaborate on cutting-edge artificial intelligence projects. The partnership marks a significant expansion of Google's international footprint in one of Asia's most advanced technology economies.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)2 min read
Google to Release 64M Mosquitoes to Fight Disease
SolutionsJun 5

Google to Release 64M Mosquitoes to Fight Disease

Google is asking permission to release millions of sterile male mosquitoes in California and Florida to fight West Nile virus and encephalitis. The innovative approach uses bacteria to prevent disease-carrying mosquitoes from reproducing, with no genetic modification required.

Google News - Health3 min read
Google Reunites With Intrinsic to Scale Robot AI
VideosFeb 27

Google Reunites With Intrinsic to Scale Robot AI

Google is bringing robotics startup Intrinsic back into the company just five years after it spun out, aiming to make intelligent robots accessible to manufacturers everywhere. The move combines Intrinsic's easy-to-use robot programming platform with Google's powerful AI to transform how factories operate.

The Robot Report3 min read
Google to Release 32M Mosquitoes to Fight Disease
SolutionsMay 30

Google to Release 32M Mosquitoes to Fight Disease

Google is seeking approval to release millions of bacteria-infected mosquitoes in California and Florida to stop the spread of West Nile virus and other deadly diseases. The innovative approach could reduce disease-carrying mosquito populations without using harmful pesticides.

Google News - Health2 min read
Google Maps Finally Works in South Korea After Years
InnovationFeb 28

Google Maps Finally Works in South Korea After Years

After years of security concerns, South Korea has approved Google's request to export detailed map data, ending frustration for millions of foreign travelers who couldn't use Google Maps effectively in the country. The decision brings full navigation features to one of the world's last major markets where the global mapping giant didn't fully function.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)2 min read
Google's New AI Runs on Any 16GB Laptop
VideosJun 4

Google's New AI Runs on Any 16GB Laptop

Google just released an AI model powerful enough for complex work but efficient enough to run on the average laptop. The Gemma 4 12B bridges the gap between mobile apps and expensive workstations, bringing advanced AI to everyday computers.

Ars Technica2 min read
Google Plans Solar-Powered Data Centers in Space
InnovationMay 10

Google Plans Solar-Powered Data Centers in Space

Google is exploring launching AI data centers into orbit to run entirely on solar power, cutting energy demands dramatically. If successful by the 2030s, this could revolutionize how we power the technology boom.

The Hindu2 min read

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