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NCC Seeks Solutions to Communication Barriers Affecting Persons with Disabilities

Oghenevwede Ohwovoroile in Abuja The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is seeking Solutions to end communication barriers suffered by Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) to enable them communicate…

  • NCC aims to solve communication barriers for Persons with Disabilities.
  • Hackathon focuses on AI speech-to-text and sign language translations.
  • Initiative promotes inclusive digital services and entrepreneurship.

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UUIDs explained — the uniqueness myth, the version you should be using, and the database mistake that slows everything down

You've generated thousands of UUIDs without thinking twice. id column, default value, done — a 36-character string that looks like f47ac10b-58cc-4372-a567-0e02b2c3d479 shows up, and you move on.

  • UUIDs are 128-bit numbers written as 32 hexadecimal digits with hyphens
  • Version 4 UUIDs are randomly generated with 122 bits of randomness
  • Using random UUIDs as primary keys causes database performance issues

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Will plug-in solar plus batteries solve your power problem? I did the math

It can't be just about harvesting solar power - it's also about storage, and time-shifting cheap, off-peak power to times when it's more expensive.

  • Plug-in solar systems with batteries can manage power costs but have limitations.
  • Time-of-use tariffs with peak/off-peak rate differences are necessary for effectiveness.
  • Storing power during off-peak hours and using it during peak hours can save $0.78-$3.34/day.

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Apple Event Announced for September 9: 'Surprise and Shine'

Apple plans to hold its annual iPhone-centric event on Wednesday, September 9 at the Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California. The event will begin at 10:00 a.m.

  • Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and foldable iPhone 18 Ultra at September 9 event
  • Devices powered by A20 Pro chip on 2nm process for speed and efficiency
  • Foldable iPhone features book-like design, Touch ID, and no telephoto camera

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XHumanoid: A Chinese Bolt To Usain From The Blue

A robot made by a Chinese company, aptly named XHumanoid, has broken the 100 metres record of 9.58 seconds set by Usain Bolt in Berlin in 2009 by 0.19 seconds. That was fast work by any standards. Another robot ran the 400 metres at 39.7 seconds, faster than the present world record of 43.03 seconds.

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July was the worst month for ransomware victim claims in 2026 - or was it?

We shouldn't ignore agentic AI ransomware threats, but the claims of a new ransomware group might be skewing the numbers.

  • July 2026 saw 894 ransomware victim organization listings, a year-to-date high.
  • The Gentlemen group was responsible for 138 incidents, the most among 10 major cybercriminal groups.
  • US and European sectors experienced the highest number of attacks in July 2026.

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Lloyds Bank and Halifax users unable to use app in latest outage

Lloyds Banking Group has been hit with another app outage that has left thousands of customers unable to use services. The financial giant – which has Lloyds, Halifax and Scottish Widows under its umbrella – said it was “working to get things back to normal as quickly as we can” as users took to social [...]

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