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The UK just passed groundbreaking protections requiring tech companies to remove non-consensual intimate images within 48 hours or face major fines. Victims will only need to report once for images to be removed across all platforms.
The UK government is giving major tech companies three months to activate device controls that block explicit images for children, or face new laws. The move aims to protect young people from online exploitation while preserving privacy for adults.
A Runcorn tech company is leading a breakthrough in lithium battery recycling that could transform how we reuse electric vehicle batteries. The UK government just backed the project with major funding to strengthen sustainable supply chains.
The UK government is backing a bold strategy to become the world leader in quantum technology by 2035, with £9.5 million in funding now available for businesses developing quantum computers and ultra-secure communication networks. The initiative aims to create breakthrough applications across healthcare, transportation, and national infrastructure that could transform how we navigate, communicate, and diagnose diseases.
A British self-driving car company just landed $1.2 billion from tech giants and automakers who believe its smarter approach could finally bring autonomous vehicles to everyday drivers. Unlike competitors building expensive custom systems, Wayve created AI that works with any car's existing sensors and chips.
Major tech companies are investing billions in carbon removal projects to offset AI's growing energy use, creating thousands of jobs and reshaping climate action. The UK now leads a booming carbon credit industry worth $1.6 billion annually.
The UK government is asking Apple and Google to turn on features that stop children under 18 from taking, sending, or viewing explicit images on their devices. If companies don't act within three months, new laws will require them to do so.
A global technology company is investing £25 million to create 1,200 jobs across three UK cities over the next five years. Hexaware Technologies will focus on AI, quantum computing, and digital services while developing local talent.
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.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is bringing executives from Meta, Google, TikTok, Snap, and X to the table with a clear message: protect children online or face government action. It's a bold step toward making social media safer for the next generation.
Tech companies will have just 48 hours to remove intimate images shared without consent under a new UK law. Victims will only need to report the abuse once, instead of chasing down multiple platforms.
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.
Researchers are combining satellite imagery and artificial intelligence to map hedgehog habitats across the UK with incredible precision. The breakthrough technology could help reverse a 75% population decline in rural areas since 2000.
A Cambridge company is making home solar batteries safer and more sustainable with sodium instead of lithium. Hundreds of UK homes are already using the technology that works better in cold weather and lasts longer.
The UK government is investing £26 million in cutting-edge mapping technology that pinpoints knife crime down to specific streets, helping police protect communities where crime concentrates. Combined with new youth centers in high-risk areas, the initiative aims to halve knife crime within a decade.
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.
Nigeria is connecting its isolated tech hubs into one coordinated network to help more startups survive and thrive. The Nigeria Innovation Cluster Exchange will link support organizations across all six regions to end duplicated efforts and strengthen the country's booming tech scene.
British energy giant Octopus just committed nearly $1 billion to California's clean energy sector, backing carbon removal, heat batteries, and solar storage. It's one of the biggest transatlantic clean tech deals on record.
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.
British energy giant Octopus Energy Generation just committed $1 billion to California's clean technology sector, marking one of the largest international clean energy partnerships in recent history. The move strengthens ties between the UK and California as both regions race to build cleaner energy futures.
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