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1. UNILAG Only Nigerian School Listed in Claude Ambassadors Program
Students and alumni react to UNILAG appearing alone on the list.
2. Inworld AI Launches Realtime TTS-2, Tops Voice Leaderboard
Inworld AI's Realtime TTS-2 now leads the Artificial Analysis Controlled Voice Arena after its general availability launch.
3. OpenAI Engineers Praise Mega Startup Culture of Extreme Ownership
Tibo Sottiaux calls OpenAI culture a mega startup with extreme ownership, care and pace, drawing replies from colleagues.
4. Ato AI Launches Screen-Free Device for Seniors' Independence
Ato AI posted on X to introduce Ato as a device for seniors.
5. ABU Zaria Students Develop Electronic Walking Aid
Social media posts describe an electronic walking aid built by 300-level students at Ahmadu Bello University Zaria.
6. Debate Over AI Personal Software Boom vs SaaS Future
Tech commentators on X reject the idea that AI will prompt most people to build personal software instead of using SaaS.
7. AI Skepticism Clashes with Enthusiasm in Heated Exchanges
Debate erupts among traders and users about practical AI applications versus hype.
8. Satirical Tale of Boy's Extreme AI Photo Compression
X users react to a satirical post showing extreme AI photo compression via repeated prompts.
9. ChatGPT Desktop App Becomes Users' Main Workspace
Users report running work and browsing inside the ChatGPT desktop app instead of traditional tools.
10. James Dyson Unveils $499 CameraJet Toothbrush with AI and Water Jet
The 79-year-old inventor delivered a keynote pitch for a device that brushes and flosses simultaneously.
11. Wi-Fi Doesn't Stand for Anything, Just Wi-Fi
A tweet claiming Wi-Fi stands for nothing drew jokes and origin debates in replies.
12. RTX 5090 Lightning Z Reaches 802W Power Draw
Report links DLSS 5 to increased power demands on next-gen GPUs.
13. MTN Nigeria Holds 55 Percent of Fibre Broadband Market
Report shows the operator leading Nigeria's FTTX market in the latest quarter.
14. PlayStation State of Play and Japan Edition Air Today
VGC reports the back-to-back shows and shares viewing details.
15. Arbitrum Foundation Reports First-Half Income to DAO
Crypto.news tweet states Arbitrum Foundation reported income and transaction volume to its DAO.
16. Newegg Sells $299 DIY PC Starter Kit
Bundle pairs MSI PRO B650-S WIFI board with 16GB DDR5-6000 memory and 500GB SSD.
17. US Consulate in Lagos Pursues Tech Investment Partnerships
Consulate seeks to link Nigerian entrepreneurs with American businesses for deals.
18. Vietnam Posts Record $770 Billion Trade Volume
Electronics exports surge amid AI demand and shifts in global manufacturing, Nikkei Asia reports.
19. Modders Triple Story Timer in The Blood of Dawnwalker
Modders released a tweak extending the default 30-day story timer to 90 days.
20. XiaomiTime Posts HyperOS 4 Chat Sync Features
Official account lists new Super Xiao AI tools for phone and PC continuity.