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Trident Digital Tech and DRC Government Sign Agreement for National Digital ID
A Singapore technology company has partnered with Congo to create a new digital identity system for citizens. Trident Digital Tech Holdings signed the final agreement with the Democratic Republic of Congo government to launch DRCPass across the country. The system will roll out step by step with public education campaigns to help people learn about the technology. This partnership builds on earlier talks that started in December 2024 between Trident and Congo's presidential office. The project represents a major step toward electronic government services for the African nation. The digital identity system will serve four main purposes for Congo citizens. People can register their phone SIM cards through biometric blockchain technology...
MICT SETA and mLab Renew Partnership to Upskill South African Youth
Two South African organizations have extended their partnership to train young people for technology jobs. The Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority signed a new agreement with mLab. Both groups work together to teach digital skills that prepare youth for modern careers. The partnership addresses high unemployment rates among young South Africans. Women and people with disabilities receive special attention through these programs. The organizations first joined forces three years ago. Their Internet of Things training program operates from Kimberley. Fifteen young participants learn technical skills through this three-month course. Women make up 40 percent of the students. Each...
NVIDIA Tops Global Market Cap with $3.77 Trillion Valuation
NVIDIA became the world's most valuable company for a brief time. The computer chip maker reached a market worth of $3.77 trillion. Stock shares climbed to $154 each during trading. Microsoft fell to second place at $3.65 trillion. Apple dropped to third position with around $3 trillion. The company leads the artificial intelligence boom across America. CEO Jensen Huang spoke at the annual shareholder meeting about future plans. He told investors that AI infrastructure remains at an early stage. The technology will keep expanding for many years ahead. Huang pointed to robotics and AI training as major growth areas. Investors responded well to the CEO's remarks about the company's future. NVIDIA shares jumped more than 4 percent after...
ASUS Debuts Three High-Performance Motherboards Featuring Wi-Fi 7
ASUS released three computer motherboards Friday for desktop builders. The company targets different users with boards that support AMD and Intel processors. Each model offers various features at different price points. The main product uses AMD's B850 chip and comes with white colors. This TUF GAMING board costs about 312 dollars and measures 305 by 244 millimeters. The board provides power through 14 main stages and supports four memory slots at 8000 MHz speeds. Storage connects through six SATA ports and three M.2 slots for fast drives. Two smaller boards work with Intel's B860 chip and fit compact cases. The PRIME B860M-A-CSM sells for 197 dollars through Amazon only. This board supports four memory slots at 8666 MHz speeds and...
PowerColor Radeon RX 9060 XT OC White Edition Features 16GB GDDR6
PowerColor launched a new white graphics card for computer gamers. The company made this special version of the Radeon RX 9060 XT OC card. Graphics cards help computers display games and videos on monitors. This model comes with 16 gigabytes of high-speed memory. The white color gives gaming computers a clean appearance. The card uses three fans to stay cool during heavy use. Each fan measures 90 millimeters across and spins when temperatures rise. Four copper pipes move heat away from the main chip. The cooling system prevents damage from overheating. Smart controls start the fans when the card reaches 60 degrees. PowerColor built the card with advanced electrical parts. The power system has nine phases that deliver steady...
MSI PRO B850M-A WIFI MicroATX Motherboard Offers Wi-Fi 7 and PCIe 5.0
MSI announced a new computer motherboard for AMD processors. The PRO B850M-A WIFI uses the B850 chipset and fits smaller computer cases. The company designed the board with white and silver heat sinks that cool important components. Engineers built an advanced power system with multiple phases that deliver stable electricity to processors. The motherboard measures about 244 millimeters square and supports compact desktop builds. The board offers fast internet connections through multiple methods. Users can connect wired networks at 5 gigabits per second speeds. Wireless internet runs on Wi-Fi 7 technology for better performance and lower delays. MSI created an antenna system that installs without screws or tools. Network speeds exceed...
LG Debuts Four New LCD Monitors for Ultra-Wide and 4K Displays
LG Electronics released four computer displays Thursday for office workers and home users. The South Korean company targets people who need extra screen space or smart features for entertainment. Each monitor offers different sizes and capabilities to match various budgets and workspace needs. Prices range from about $240 to $480 based on screen size and features. The new products became available through retailers on June 26. The largest model measures 34 inches across with an ultra-wide design that shows more content horizontally. This 34U511A-B display costs around $320 and weighs 7.6 kilograms. Workers can view multiple programs at once or watch movies without black bars on the sides. The screen refreshes 100 times per second for...
Xiaomi MIX Flip 2 Debuts with Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 and Bigger Battery
Xiaomi launched the MIX Flip 2 foldable phone with major internal upgrades. The device uses Qualcomm's newest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Elite processor. This chip features custom Oryon cores rather than standard Arm designs for better performance. Buyers can choose between 12GB and 16GB of memory options. Storage configurations range from 256GB up to 1TB capacity. The phone maintains the same 6.86-inch foldable screen design from the first model. The OLED display operates at 120Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling. Engineers increased the battery capacity to 5165mAh from the previous 4780mAh. This larger battery surpasses Samsung Galaxy Z Flip phones at 4000mAh and Motorola Razr devices at 4700mAh. Fast charging supports 67 watts through...
Xiaomi debuts AI Glasses in China with Voice Assistant and Translation
Xiaomi released its first smart eyewear product for Chinese consumers. The AI Glasses feature artificial intelligence technology and voice control systems. Users can operate the device through spoken commands or touch controls on the frame. The glasses translate conversations between ten different languages such as English, Japanese, German and Spanish. People can use these translation features during meetings or everyday conversations. The device lacks any display screens and relies entirely on audio interaction. A 12-megapixel Sony IMX681 camera captures photos and records videos with electronic stabilization. Users can stream live content or take pictures through the camera system. Five microphones and two speakers handle audio...
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