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Affordable smartphones are coming to Africa as 18 manufacturers commit to producing $40 devices that could bring internet access to 700 million people currently living offline. The first pilots launch this year in five countries, with telecom giants and governments joining forces to eliminate the biggest barrier to going online.
A Kenyan solar energy company just made smartphones affordable for thousands through daily $0.40 payments. Sun King's new EZ 1 phone brings digital access to families priced out of the mobile economy.
A Nairobi company is using smartphone payments to help millions of Africans access formal credit for the first time. Nearly 10 million customers are building financial futures, one phone payment at a time.
Over one million Nigerians now own smartphones and have credit histories thanks to a company that ditched traditional banking rules. More than half are accessing formal credit for the very first time.
A Kenyan startup just unlocked smartphone ownership for 105,000 low-income South Africans, with women leading the charge and turning devices into income generators. Nearly half are women, many touching a smartphone for the first time.
Millions of Nigerians can now own quality smartphones without paying the full price upfront. Sun King, Africa's largest solar energy company, just launched flexible payment plans across 36 states.
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday to keep mifepristone, used in most medication abortions, available by mail and telehealth while legal challenges continue. The decision ensures women can access the FDA-approved drug without in-person doctor visits through at least 2027.
A Franco-Ivorian and Senegalese entrepreneur are making quality smartphones accessible across West Africa through certified refurbished devices sold at 40% less than new. Sikili is building the circular economy one iPhone at a time in markets where smartphones cost 26% of average monthly income.
Dubai is bringing together the world's leading innovators in assistive technology to showcase life-changing solutions for people with disabilities. The AccessAbilities Expo demonstrates how AI, robotics, and digital platforms are creating new possibilities for independence and inclusion.
Eli Lilly will now let more patients access its unapproved obesity drug retatrutide through a special program. The decision came after the company initially granted access to just one patient.
150 teachers in Entebbe, Uganda just learned to use a new app that lets them apply for loans without leaving their classrooms. The digital system ends paperwork hassles and could reduce teacher absenteeism caused by running between offices for loan approvals.
The Supreme Court temporarily preserved access to mifepristone, a widely used abortion medication, until at least Thursday while justices consider whether federal restrictions should take effect. The decision maintains current access through pharmacies and telemedicine for women nationwide.
Mexico is making Tulum's stunning beaches accessible to everyone, not just resort guests. The Tourism Ministry just added seven new public access points and plans to open four more next week.
The Supreme Court stepped in Monday to restore access to mifepristone by mail, pausing a lower court ban that blocked telehealth prescriptions. The move gives millions of people continued access to safe medication while the case moves forward.
The Supreme Court ruled to maintain broader access to mifepristone, allowing millions of Americans to continue receiving abortion medication through telehealth and mail. The decision preserves expanded healthcare access while legal challenges work through the court system.
A Dutch company is finally selling its screwdriver-fixable phone directly in America, where a single tool can replace everything from the battery to the screen. The Fairphone Gen 6+ proves smartphones don't have to become electronic waste after two years.
A phone you can fix with a single screwdriver just became available in America. The Dutch company Fairphone is finally selling its modular device directly to US customers, challenging the throwaway culture of modern smartphones.
For the first time, NASA astronauts will carry their personal smartphones on missions, starting with next week's ISS trip and the historic Artemis II lunar journey. Get ready for the most spontaneously documented space exploration in history.
Apple announced new accessibility features powered by Apple Intelligence that will help blind, deaf, and physically disabled users navigate their devices more naturally. The updates arriving later this year keep all processing private and on-device.
Topeka is turning a $200,000 climate grant into a win-win project that makes city buildings greener and more accessible for people with disabilities. The city has one year to upgrade facilities like City Hall and fire stations with both energy-saving tech and ADA improvements.
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