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Nigeria's diaspora commission is shifting from traditional remittances to structured tech investments, courting Nigerian professionals in Silicon Valley. The move signals a new chapter in how African nations tap their global talent networks for economic growth.
OpenAI just released a bold vision for an AI-powered future where Americans work fewer hours without losing pay and everyone gets a stake in AI company profits. The tech giant's new policy blueprint aims to spread AI prosperity beyond Silicon Valley and into everyday wallets.
Seven Dutch cloud companies are joining forces to keep government data local and create a European alternative to American tech dominance. The alliance promises jobs, tax revenue, and data security while proving smaller players can compete with Silicon Valley.
Two friends who met as pranksters started Apple in a Silicon Valley garage 50 years ago this week. Their April Fools' Day founding turned into one of the most inspiring comeback stories in business history.
Long before Silicon Valley, women wrote the first computer program, invented the compiler, and made GPS accurate. Their innovations shaped how we use technology every day.
A program that bet on young college dropouts created half a trillion dollars in value by ignoring traditional credentials. Now its architect is poised to bring that same approach to America's $9 billion science funding system.
A friendly humanoid robot named José is now helping travelers at San José International Airport, answering questions in over 50 languages. The Silicon Valley startup's innovation arrives just in time for thousands of World Cup visitors expected in 2026.
The drone delivery service that started at Google's campus is finally bringing 30-minute deliveries to Bay Area homes. Wing now serves residents across Silicon Valley with groceries, meals, and packages delivered straight from the sky.
A Nigerian software developer turned his frustration with website building into Windframe, an AI tool that now counts engineers at one of Silicon Valley's top firms among its 16,000 users. Sampson Ovuoba built the platform to let developers design visually and generate production-ready code in minutes.
Nearly 50% of India's startups now come from smaller cities, not major tech hubs. Brothers who left Silicon Valley careers are leading the charge from their hometown of Jaipur.
After decades of toxic contamination, the iconic Hangar One at NASA's Ames Research Center has been completely restored to its former glory. The massive 1933 landmark, once home to Navy airships, is now safe and structurally sound for generations to come.
African startups will compete for $1 million in investment and a trip to Silicon Valley at Tech Unite Africa 5.0 in Lagos on March 26, 2026. The event combines pitch competitions, awards, and celebration into one powerful day connecting African innovation with global capital.
A small Silicon Valley AI company is revolutionizing Japan's massive robotics industry by teaching factory robots to learn new skills just by watching demonstrations. Soon, workers could simply tell a robot "make coffee" and watch it figure out how on its own.
Japan Airlines just became the first Asian airline to run a fully in-house venture fund in Silicon Valley, betting big on technology that could transform air travel. The new JAL Innovation Fund II will invest in startups working on everything from sustainable aviation to breakthrough travel experiences.
Cairo is getting a major boost for its startup scene through a new partnership that will accelerate hundreds of tech companies annually. Global innovation powerhouse Plug and Play is opening its doors in Egypt this November.
Kanwal Rekhi landed in America with eight dollars in 1967 and became the first Indian-American CEO to take a company public on NASDAQ. Now 80, he's mentored 10,000 entrepreneurs and invested in 200 companies while sharing lessons on building businesses that last.
A new Wired investigation reveals how gay men in Silicon Valley have built powerful support networks that mirror other professional groups. The story celebrates mentorship while examining where networking meets ethical concerns.
A Silicon Valley chip company is tackling one of AI's biggest problems: the massive amount of energy needed to power it. D-Matrix has raised nearly $500 million to build chips that could make AI faster, cheaper, and far more sustainable.
While Silicon Valley chases billion-dollar AI deals, former TaskRabbit CEO Stacy Brown-Philpot is backing entrepreneurs that bigger firms ignore. Her new fund Cherryrock Capital proves there's another path to venture success.
A Silicon Valley nonprofit is working to protect our planet from dangerous asteroid impacts through research, education, and global cooperation. Since 2002, the B612 Foundation has been advancing asteroid detection and deflection strategies while teaching the world about these cosmic threats.
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