A 2025 survey of 1,000 gamers reveals shifting priorities in GPU purchasing decisions. While NVIDIA remains the preferred brand for 73% if performance is equal, price, reliability, and AI technologies are now bigger influences. Over half of respondents have been priced out by rising costs or scalping, with 43% delaying purchases due to everyday expenses. Many gamers are open to cloud gaming and AI upscaling, with 62% willing to switch to cloud gaming if lag is resolved. As technology advances and budgets tighten, gamers are placing greater value on performance and practicality over brand loyalty in the evolving PC gaming market.

Deezer has revealed that up to 70% of AI-generated music streams on its platform are fraudulent, despite such tracks accounting for just 0.5% of total streams. Fraudsters are using bots to repeatedly play AI-created tracks and collect royalties, manipulating the system to avoid detection. Deezer, which receives around 20,000 AI-generated uploads daily, is cracking down with tools that detect 100% of music from AI models like Suno and Udio. The company is also blocking royalty payments for fraudulent plays. As generative AI accelerates music creation, the streaming industry faces rising abuse, threatening revenues meant for legitimate artists.

LG Electronics has unveiled a new lineup of AI-powered interactive displays under its LG CreateBoard series, aimed at enhancing digital learning experiences. The range includes the new cost-effective Core model and high-performance Pro and Standard versions, featuring tools like live subtitles, video summaries, and AI-driven search. The 105-inch model is designed for large, collaborative classrooms. All models support wireless screen sharing and digital note-taking via LG’s education apps. With the integration of Google Play apps and remote management through LG ConnectedCare, LG aims to expand its EdTech footprint in markets like North America, Europe, and India, and will showcase its innovations at ISTE 2025.

UAE-based edtech start-up Space Point has partnered with UK firm Advanced Rocket Technologies (ART) to enhance STEM education and space tech development in the MENA region. Through a new MoU, the collaboration will involve hands-on space experiments and, eventually, the launch of satellites using ART’s reusable suborbital rockets. Space Point’s flagship SatKit program lets students build and test real satellite subsystems, bridging the gap between classroom theory and practical engineering. As part of the MBRIF Innovation Accelerator, Space Point aims to position the UAE as a regional hub for space education and empower the next generation of space engineers and innovators.

Simplilearn has launched SimpliMentor GPT, an AI-powered career coach built using OpenAI's GPT Builder to guide professionals through their digital upskilling journeys. Unlike traditional tools, SimpliMentor offers real-time, personalised career advice—ranging from roadmap planning and skill gap analysis to mock interviews and learning recommendations. It’s designed to act as a virtual mentor, combining Simplilearn’s deep training data with AI capabilities to provide culturally relevant, multilingual support. Available on OpenAI’s GPT Store, SimpliMentor is a scalable solution for both individuals and businesses, aiming to close the global digital skills gap while making professional guidance more accessible and personalised than ever before.

Agentic AI is rapidly emerging as a transformative force in financial services, according to a new IBM report. These AI agents can streamline complex tasks like customer onboarding, fraud detection, and risk management, while enhancing personalisation and operational efficiency. Use cases are expanding from KYC automation to software development and compliance tasks. However, IBM warns of significant risks, including goal misalignment, regulatory challenges, and data privacy concerns. With adoption set to grow over 600% by 2026, industry leaders must balance innovation with oversight. Companies like PwC, Metzler, and Infosys are already exploring agentic AI to gain a competitive edge.

As people live longer, traditional financial planning models—built around fixed milestones and short retirements—are no longer sufficient. With one in six people expected to be over 65 by 2050, the focus is shifting to “life-stage financial planning,” where adaptability and resilience matter more than rigid goals. Technology, especially AI tools, robo-advisors, and behavioural nudges, is enabling more personalised, accessible, and flexible planning. But to truly support 100-year lives, collaboration across governments, fintechs, employers, and educators is critical. The challenge isn’t reinventing the system—it’s bridging existing tools and institutions to support financial well-being throughout life’s evolving stages.

Klarna’s CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski envisions AI as a game-changer for fintech, transforming the company from a “buy now, pay later” service into a comprehensive financial super app. Klarna recently launched unlimited mobile phone plans in the U.S. via a partnership with Gigs, expanding its service offerings. The CEO believes AI will enable personalised financial advice and seamless user experiences, helping customers manage daily expenses like telecom subscriptions more efficiently. While Klarna faces perception challenges and reported a $99 million quarterly loss, its AI-driven strategy aims to create a digital financial assistant, integrating banking, investments, and payments in one platform.

Stablecoins are transitioning from speculative crypto assets to essential infrastructure in global finance, driven by clearer regulation and growing institutional interest. Industry leaders at the OpenPayd Summer Soirée highlighted stablecoins’ potential to transform cross-border payments through faster, transparent, and accessible real-time settlements. Regulatory clarity, such as Europe’s MiCA framework, is increasing institutional confidence. However, challenges like liquidity constraints, technical integration, and the need for seamless fiat conversion remain. Experts agree that user experience should abstract away blockchain complexities. The future lies in a hybrid on-chain/off-chain infrastructure, underpinned by strong partnerships between fintech innovators and regulators to build trust and scalability.

Amazon is rapidly embedding Generative AI across nearly every aspect of its business to enhance customer experiences and operational efficiency. From the smarter Alexa+ assistant and AI-powered shopping features to advanced tools supporting sellers and advertisers, AI is transforming how Amazon serves millions worldwide. The company is also innovating with AI in AWS infrastructure and internal operations, such as inventory management and customer service. Amazon envisions a future dominated by AI agents—autonomous systems that perform complex tasks and amplify human creativity and productivity across all domains. These agents will increase innovation speed and scope, helping employees focus on strategic work while automating routine tasks. Although extensive AI adoption may reduce some job roles, it will also create new opportunities for impact. Amazon encourages employees to engage deeply with AI, participate in innovation, and prepare for a future where AI reshapes both customer experiences and internal workflows, reinforcing the company’s startup-like, inventive culture.

Advanced AI models are rapidly accelerating biological research, aiding drug discovery, vaccine design, and treatments for rare diseases. However, these capabilities come with dual-use risks, such as potential misuse in creating bioweapons. To address these challenges, developers are implementing a multi-layered safety approach involving expert collaboration, model training to refuse harmful requests, real-time monitoring, and rigorous red teaming. Partnerships with government labs and biosecurity experts help refine these safeguards. While AI promises profound benefits in medicine and biodefense, ensuring responsible use requires ongoing vigilance, technological safeguards, and ecosystem-wide cooperation to mitigate biosecurity threats and unlock AI’s full potential for humanity.

South Africa plans to introduce an AI-powered Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system in September 2025, aiming to streamline visa applications for short-term visitors from visa-required countries. The smartphone-based system will provide instant approvals, eliminating paperwork, border delays, and visa fraud. Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber showcased the platform to President Cyril Ramaphosa, highlighting it as a key move toward a fully digital immigration process. While the official list of eligible countries is yet to be announced, nations like Nigeria, India, and Russia are expected to be included. The ETA will eventually cover all visa categories for a seamless, secure travel experience.

Hilton and Marriott are accelerating their African expansion plans to capitalise on the continent’s booming tourism sector. Hilton aims to more than triple its African hotel portfolio to over 160 properties, entering Angola, Ghana, and Benin while re-entering Madagascar and Tanzania. Marriott plans to add 50 hotels by 2027, marking its debut in countries like Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, DRC, Madagascar, and Mauritania. This growth mirrors increased airline activity across Africa and a rise in international tourist arrivals, which jumped 9% year-on-year in Q1 2025. Tourism now contributes significantly to GDP in countries such as Kenya, South Africa, and Namibia.

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