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A push by a coalition of telecom operators, device makers, and industry groups to bring $40 smartphones to market — a price point seen as key to getting tens of millions more people online — is gathering momentum, but questions remain over whether manufacturers can produce such ultra-low-cost devices at scale. This week at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the advocacy and lobbying group GSMA said it is working with major African mobile operators — including Airtel, Axian Telecom, Ethio Telecom, MTN Group, Orange, and Vodafone — and smartphone makers to pilot ultra-low-cost 4G devices in six African markets: the…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way scientists discover and design new materials. In a specially invited review published in Angewandte Chemie International Edition, Tohoku University researchers highlight how large AI models are redefining catalyst discovery and paving the way for faster, smarter innovation in clean energy and sustainable technologies. Source link

Strike, a Bitcoin financial services firm founded by Jack Mallers, has received both a BitLicense and a money transmitter license from the New York State Department of Financial Services, allowing the company to operate in one of the most tightly regulated digital asset markets in the United States. The approval allows Strike to offer its Bitcoin brokerage, payments, and custody services to individuals and businesses across New York. The state’s regulatory framework requires firms to meet standards for capital reserves, cybersecurity, and operational transparency. New York’s BitLicense regime has long served as a gatekeeper for digital asset companies seeking access…

Hayling Inshore Lifeboat was tasked alongside Selsey Inshore Lifeboat to the person cut off on the sand bar at West Wittering Beach this morning (March 7). Hayling Lifeboat arrived on scene and transferred the casualty and the dogs to the lifeboat and brought them ashore. The casualty was handed over to Selsey Coastguard. The rescue team said the person was ok, although a little cold after trying to get back to the shore by themselves. West Wittering Estate staff took the casualty to the cafe for a drink and to warm up, the rescue team said. Selsey Coastguard has issued…

Location : The A1 southbound exit slip to the A696 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:00 and 03:15 on 8 March 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

Sundar Pichai’s new pay package could be worth $692 million. Per a filing first spied by the FT, Alphabet has structured a three-year deal for its Google CEO that could make him one of the highest-paid executives on the planet — but most of it is tied to performance, including new stock incentives linked to Waymo and Wing, its drone delivery venture. What’s striking is how little public fascination Pichai attracts compared to Google’s founders. Larry Page and Sergey Brin — the second- and fourth richest people in the world — have lately captured headlines for a different reason entirely;…

Saturday 07 March 2026 9:28 am  |  Updated:  Saturday 07 March 2026 9:29 am Blackrock has limited withdrawals on one of its funds The world’s largest asset manager BlackRock has limited withdrawals from a flagship debt fund after a surge in redemption requests, as investors worries on the private credit industry grow.Blackrock’s shares tumbled 7.1 per cent on Friday following the announcement, closing at $955.45 (£713.37), amid a broader market sell off after worse than anticipated US jobs data and escalating US-Israel military actions against Iran.Sentiment surrounding private credit has soured over recent months leading retail investors to increasingly ask for…

SPT, which operates the trains, says new passenger information screens are coming soon, a much-sought-after part of its “modernisation” upgrades. Announcing the new feature, SPT said: “New passenger information screens are coming soon! They’re currently being tested during nighttime closures and will show the next station your train is approaching.” The 129-year-old subway is in the midst of a major modernisation effort, with the first of a suite of new trains entering passenger service in December 2023. SPT says that new passenger information screens are coming soon as Major update to Glasgow Subway trains being tested (Image: SPT) READ MORE:…

A new programme in Belfast is teaching women DIY and repair skills so they can fix things for themselves. The ‘Women Repairing It For Themselves’ workshop, hosted by Belfast Tool Library on the Shankill Road, aimed to teach women essential skills they can use in everyday life.The free course took place as part of Belfast Repair Week on Thursday, March 5, to coincide with International Women’s Day. It was supported by the Northern Ireland Resources Network and Belfast City Council.On the day, women were taught how to do basic electrical work, how to fix and change locks, how to fix…

Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth praised his depleted squad after a late Fleetwood equaliser denied his team victory at Priestfield.The Gills boss highlighted the players that were missing from his team as they took on Fleetwood in Saturday’s mid-table League 2 clash.Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth Picture: Barry GoodwinReport: Gillingham 1 Fleetwood 1Injuries to the likes of Bradley Dack, Omar Beckles, Armani Little and Cameron Antwi led to recalls to the squad for Shad Ogie and Jonny Williams after months out on the sidelines.Seb Palmer-Houlden’s goal looked like it could have won it for Gillingham but Fleetwood came on strong at the…