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Google DeepMind says the latest version of its Gemini Robotics AI model can “control entire humanoid robots.” While the previous model focused on controlling a humanoid robot’s upper body, Gemini Robotics 2 now supports “whole-body motions” ranging from its feet to fingertips, according to an announcement on Thursday.The new model will allow humanoid robots to perform a wider range of actions, as it allows them to walk, crouch, stretch, and manipulate objects. Videos shared by Google show how Apptronik’s Apollo 2 robot can bend over to pick up a watering can, as well as find and take specific items off…

Canadians’ ownership of cryptocurrencies increased to 25% in 2026 from 10% in 2023, new data from the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) shows. In the results of a survey released on Tuesday, the OSC found that crypto ownership and awareness among Canadians had increased from that a few years ago. The survey polled 2,360 individuals age 18 and over between December 2025 and January 2026, finding that 59% of the respondents were aware of crypto assets and 25% held them.“Crypto markets continue to evolve, and Canadians are participating in them more than ever before,” said Naizam Kanji, executive vice president of…

Jonathan Taylor Thomas made a rare public appearance to catch up with his former Home Improvement costars Patricia Richardson and Taran Noah Smith more than two decades after the show’s finale. “My other boys ❤️,” Richardson, 75, wrote via Instagram on Wednesday, July 29, sharing a new photo with Smith, 42, and Thomas, 44, on either side of the actress. Smith and Thomas portrayed two of Richardson and TV husband Tim Allen’s sons on Home Improvement, which ran from 1991 to 1999. Teen icon Thomas, for his part, took a step back from acting ahead of the final season to…

The police in Osun State on Thursday released the Secretary to the Government (SSG), Teslim Igbalaye, after controversially arresting him alongside five others on Wednesday over unsubstantiated vote-buying allegation. The arrest, which came just about 17 days ahead of the August 15 governorship election in the state, has intensified concerns about the partisanship of security agencies during elections, especially where the party in control of the federal government competes with strong oppostions. Mr Igbalaye’s release was confirmed on Thursday by the spokesperson of the Imole Campaign Council, Pelumi Olajengbesi, who described the arrest as unlawful and commended the Inspector-General of…

MeCure Industries Plc has appointed Anderline Dukor as its Chief Executive Officer, following the company’s decision to replace its co-CEO leadership model with a traditional single CEO structure. The company also announced the appointment of Arjun Udani as Executive Director, Operations & Finance of the company. The appointments, alongside a broader reorganisation of the company’s executive leadership, was disclosed in a regulatory filing on Thursday. According to the pharmaceutical company, the leadership model change will take effect from 1 August. The board said the decision followed a review of the company’s strategic priorities, operational requirements and governance framework. “Following a…

Professor Ishaq Oloyede As Oloyede leaves office, he leaves behind a legacy of transforming one of the most lethargic public institutions into a regulator that combines fairness and transparency, especially using biometric controls, CBT centres, e-PINS, USSD, and other digital payment systems… Today, JAMB operates as one of Africa’s largest and most centralised university admissions systems, through the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS), which has been recognised for improving efficiency and transparency in admissions. If the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) was sick when Professor Ishaq Oloyede was appointed Registrar 10 years ago, it might have been said that…

Experts in the health and technology sectors have warned that digital innovations alone cannot fix Nigeria’s healthcare system, urging governments and development partners to prioritise sustainable financing and institutional ownership. They made the call on Tuesday at the Insights Learning Forum (ILF) 2026, eHealth Africa’s flagship digital health conference held in Abuja. The two-day forum brought together policymakers, healthcare professionals, development partners, technology experts, investors, researchers and representatives of government institutions from Nigeria and other countries to discuss the future of digital health and identify practical solutions for strengthening health systems across Africa Beyond digital innovation Speaking at the opening…

South African comedian and former host of The Daily Show, Trevor Noah, has returned as the face of a new international tourism campaign promoting South Africa. However, the initiative has sparked mixed reactions online, with critics arguing that it overlooks renewed concerns over xenophobia and the safety of foreign nationals. The campaign, titled “Don’t Say We Didn’t Tell You,” was launched by the Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) and Tourism Marketing South Africa (TOMSA) in Johannesburg on 22 July. Contrary to some public speculation, the campaign is funded by private-sector tourism organisations, not by the South African government.…

Fresh from winning a historic bronze medal in the men’s 100m at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Nigeria’s Kayinsola Ajayi has turned the spotlight away from himself and onto the community that shaped his journey. The 21-year-old sprinter, who became the first Nigerian man in two decades to win a Commonwealth Games medal in the blue-riband event, says he hopes his success will inspire young people from Ikorodu and other communities across Nigeria to dream big. “It doesn’t matter where you come from. You can do it,” Ajayi told PREMIUM TIMES after receiving his bronze medal in Glasgow on Wednesday. His…

Sandro Tonali has explained why he chose to join Tottenham, revealing that his relationship with manager Roberto de Zerbi and their shared connection to Brescia played a major role in his decision. The Italian midfielder completed a club-record £100m move to Spurs after leaving Newcastle, despite interest from clubs with stronger recent records. Tonali said a meeting with De Zerbi quickly convinced him that Tottenham was the right destination. The midfielder revealed that he only needed 10 minutes after their initial conversation to make up his mind about the transfer. A key part of their discussion was Brescia, the club…