Category Archives: Technology

22Jan/26

Empowering Educators and Students: The Next Generation of AI Integration in Google Classroom

January 22, 2026Innovation.google, 1EdTech, Artificial intelligence, Australia, bett, Brazil, Canada, Common Good Learning Tools, Educational software, Educational technology, Gemini, Google Classroom, Italy, Japan, Learning, Learning management systems, Lesson, Mexico, Moodle, NotebookLM, Pedagogy, Teaching, United Kingdomadmin

Jan. 22, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — Google has announced a series of technological enhancements to its Gemini and Google Classroom platforms to improve the academic experience for both staff and pupils. Students can now access complimentary SAT practice examinations and use sophisticated AI models to generate visual study aids like infographics. For educators, the updates introduce streamlined administrative tools that assist with drafting lesson plans, tracking student engagement, and providing automated feedback. The Classroom interface has been redesigned into an interactive dashboard that highlights upcoming deadlines and essential learning metrics. Furthermore, new multimedia capabilities allow users to integrate audio and video recordings directly into their digital coursework. These innovations aim to personalise learning while reducing the time teachers spend on repetitive organisational tasks. Continue reading →

The Evolution of Digital Deception: How 2025 Scams Blended into Daily Online Life

January 21, 2026SecurityComputer security, Cybercrime, Deception, Deepfake, Facebook, Fraud, Malvertising, Phishing, Reddit, Social media, Symbian software, Twitter, WhatsAppadmin

Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Q4 2025 Gen Threat Report highlights a significant shift in cybercrime, where fraudulent advertisements and deepfake content have become the primary methods for targeting consumers. These findings indicate that attackers are increasingly exploiting trusted social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube to host fake online shops and deceptive investment schemes. Rather than using complex technical exploits, modern scams trick individuals into performing routine digital actions, such as clicking links or scanning QR codes, to compromise their data. The report also identifies GhostPairing attacks and a sharp rise in identity-related breaches as growing risks that bridge the gap between mobile and desktop devices. Ultimately, the data warns that malvertising has evolved into a sophisticated tool that allows threats to blend seamlessly into everyday internet browsing. Continue reading →

17Jan/26

The Urgent Need for Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)

January 17, 2026SecurityAI safety, Deepfake, Generative artificial intelligence, Quantum computing, Quantum cryptography, Text-to-image generationadmin

This report examines the growing security risks posed by the rapid evolution of quantum computing and artificial intelligence within the financial sector. Experts warn that advanced quantum systems could soon dismantle current cryptographic standards, necessitating an immediate transition to quantum-resistant protection. Furthermore, the rise of AI-driven fraud, such as deepfakes and synthetic identities, is increasingly compromising the verification gateways of traditional and digital banks. To combat these emerging threats, the text advocates for rigorous technical standards and collaborative governance to ensure long-term financial stability. Ultimately, the findings emphasize that institutions must proactively update their security frameworks to defend against the impending “key apocalypse.” Continue reading

17Jan/26

The Future of Personal AI: A Guide to Gemini’s Cross-App Integration

January 17, 2026Innovation.google, Alphabet Inc., Artificial intelligence, Chatbots, Cross-platform software, Gemini, Generative pre-trained transformers, Gmail, Google AI Studio, Google Search, In artificial intelligence, Internet privacy, Limited Features, United Statesadmin

Jan . 11, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — Google has launched Personal Intelligence, a new beta feature that allows users in the United States to link the Gemini AI with various Google applications like Gmail and Photos. By integrating these services, the assistant can provide highly tailored answers by cross-referencing private emails and images to retrieve specific details, such as vehicle information or travel preferences. Users maintain full control over their data, as the feature is disabled by default and allows for the selective connection of specific apps. To protect individual privacy, the AI does not train its core models directly on private libraries; instead, it uses the data only to answer individualised prompts. This update is currently available for AI Pro and Ultra subscribers on mobile and web platforms, with plans for a broader release in the future. The system is designed to be proactive and helpful, though it still requires user feedback to improve its understanding of complex human nuances and relationships. Continue reading →

10Jan/26

From Classrooms to the Cloud: Pioneering the Agentic Era on Mpelembe.net

January 10, 2026Developers.google, Alphabet Inc., Applications of artificial intelligence, Artificial intelligence, Artificial intelligence in India, Asia Tech x Singapore, Cloud computing, Cloud infrastructure, Computational neuroscience, Cybernetics, Kitwe, London, Zambiaadmin

Jan. 9, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — Built on the power of the Google ecosystem, mpelembe.net is more than a platform—it is a bridge between the local excellence of Mpelembe Secondary School and the global tech frontier. Through real-time AI collaboration and cloud-driven social impact projects, we are turning the collaborative spirit of the Copperbelt into a world-class laboratory for human-centered technology. While they share a name and a deep history, mpelembe.edu.zm and mpelembe.net represent two different “dimensions” of the Mpelembe ecosystem. One is the physical foundation of education, while the other is the digital frontier of innovation. Continue reading →

09Jan/26

Intent Recognition (The “Mood” Factor)

January 9, 2026InnovationChatbots, Elon Musk, Grok, Humanoid robot, Open-source artificial intelligence, Robot, TESLA, Twitteradmin

Jan. 9, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — When we talk about Grok in the context of physical robots (like Tesla’s Optimus humanoid), we aren’t just talking about a chatbot. We are talking about the “brain” that translates digital sentiment into physical action. The reason “mood swings” and sentiment analysis matter for robots is that they move AI from being a calculator to being a collaborator. For a robot to operate safely and naturally around humans, it must “grok” (deeply understand) the emotional context of its environment. Continue reading →

09Jan/26

The Vigilance Blueprint: A Framework for Community-Led Counter-Surveillance

January 9, 2026SecurityAutomatic number-plate recognition, Countersurveillance, Crime prevention, Hanwha, HIKVISION, Internet privacy, Law enforcement, Mapillary, Mass surveillance, Motorola, National security, National Security Agency, Pan–tilt–zoom camera, Privacy, Security, SHOTSPOTTER, Surveillanceadmin

Jan. 9, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — This initiative, modeled on the Surveillance Watch concept, empowers citizens to transition from passive subjects of monitoring to active participants in privacy oversight. By leveraging a decentralized network of volunteers, the project creates a high-resolution, grassroots map of surveillance infrastructure—such as facial recognition cameras, license plate readers, and cell-site simulators. The framework addresses the inherent risks of community activism (such as data inaccuracy and volunteer safety) Continue reading →

09Jan/26

Data, Deception, and the Death of Renee Nicole Good

January 9, 2026SecurityBoston, California City, Chicago, Chris Murphy, Denver, Deportation from the United States, Deportation in the second Trump administration, Illegal immigration to the United States, Immigration policy of Donald Trump, Immigration to the United States, Jacob Frey, Kristi Noem, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Move, New York, Palantir Technologies, Renee Nicole, Renee Nicole Good, Sanctuary city, Tim Walz, Trump, United States, United States Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcementadmin

Jan. 9, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — On January 7, 2026, the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in South Minneapolis ignited a national firestorm, exposing the lethal intersection of mass deportation policies and AI-driven surveillance. While federal officials, including President Trump and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, have labeled Good a “domestic terrorist” who weaponized her vehicle, eyewitness accounts and independent video forensics suggest a far different reality: a U.S. citizen and mother of three attempting to steer her SUV away from a chaotic federal enforcement action. Continue reading →

08Jan/26

CES 2026: From Silicon to Soul — The Dawn of Physical AI and Robotic Companions Redefines the Future of Tech

January 8, 2026InnovationArtificial intelligence, CES, Computational neuroscience, Cybernetics, Data science, Luna, Nvidia, Robotadmin

January 8, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ – The 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) concluded as a landmark event, signaling a pivotal shift from AI as a mere feature to AI as fundamental infrastructure. This year’s show was dominated by the emergence of “Physical AI,” where generative intelligence transcends digital screens, manifesting in advanced humanoids, smart materials, and a new generation of immersive displays. Continue reading →

06Jan/26

Gemini Code Assistant Fixed The Error

January 6, 2026DevelopersBlog, Blogger, Certificate authority, Cryptographic protocols, Google Search, HTTPS, Hypertext Transfer Protocol, Mixtape, Secure communication, Stanley Clarke, Transport Layer Security, URL redirection, vionde, YouTubeadmin

Jan. 6, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — Trouble with dedugging code is that when you fix one issue and then end up creating more bugs. Gemini is a good coding assistant. Here is how Gemini fixed an error in under 5 minutes

Prompt: Help me fix the SSL issue on this site https://vionde.mpelembe.net/2026/01/mix-stanley-clarke.html Continue reading →