CIO Africa publishes a conversation with Kenya's first technology diplomat, opened by the author's reflections on rewatching Ex-Machina, a decade-old film about artificial intelligence. The piece explores themes of AI and technology diplomacy, drawing on the film's title, which translates to 'out of the machine,' as a framing device for the discussion.

The Technopolis Development Authority has successfully conducted a drone-assisted seedball broadcasting exercise at the Konza Technopolis, aimed at restoring the Konza Wildlife Conservancy. This initiative is part of efforts to enhance the local ecosystem and promote biodiversity in the area.

Mickey Seems 2 Funny has acquired a new Range Rover Sport valued at Ugx240 million, which he has been spotted driving in Bukoto. He has encouraged the youth to live within their means to achieve success, according to MBU.

Tecno presented a range of new concept devices at the IFA ShowStoppers 2026 event, according to PC Tech Magazine. The company's showcase included a smartphone concept with a true 0mm bezel, a 360-degree convertible laptop, and modular technology that the publication described as award-winning. The report framed the announcements as part of Tecno's push toward a more connected future, highlighting the brand's ambitions in mobile and computing hardware innovation at the Berlin trade show.

Acer has unveiled its first device powered by NVIDIA's RTX Spark platform, a small form factor mini PC called the Acer SFF RTX Spark. According to htxt.africa, the compact machine delivers up to 1 petaflop of compute performance, enabling it to run agentic AI workloads locally rather than relying on cloud infrastructure. The device targets users seeking powerful on-device artificial intelligence capabilities in a compact desktop package.

A South Korean team has developed a powered exoskeleton designed to assist paraplegics in walking. This 'Iron Man' robot simulates the movements of human joints, enabling users to walk with greater ease and mobility.