African defensetech startup Terra Industries, founded by 22-year-old Nathan Nwachuku and 24-year-old Maxwell Maduka, announced it had raised an additional $22 million in funding, just a month after its initial $11.75 million round. The new funding, led by Lux Capital, will support Terra Industries' mission to develop infrastructure and autonomous systems to help African nations monitor and respond to threats, according to TechCrunch.
Terra Industries, launched in 2024, aims to address the security challenges faced by African countries, where terrorism remains a significant threat. The company's goal, as stated by CEO Nwachuku in January, is to build Africa's first defense prime, creating autonomous defense systems to protect critical infrastructure and resources from armed attacks. Much of the security intelligence currently used by African nations comes from Russia, China, or the West, according to TechCrunch.
In other tech news, Apple is hosting a special event in New York City on March 4th at 9 AM ET, as reported by The Verge. The event, which will also be held simultaneously in London and Shanghai, will feature an Apple logo in segmented discs of yellow, green, and blue, hinting at potential product announcements. Possible reveals include new MacBooks, iPads, iPhone 17e, and displays, according to The Verge.
Samsung has also released an advertisement for its upcoming Galaxy S26 launch, confirming rumors of a new display with a built-in privacy mode, The Verge reported. Leaked videos show the feature can black out content from specific apps or parts of the display when viewed at an angle.
In legal news, Michigan is taking legal action against major oil and gas companies, accusing them of colluding to suppress competition from cleaner and cheaper technologies like solar power and electric vehicles, according to Ars Technica. The state's lawsuit, joining nearly a dozen others, alleges that Big Oil is driving up energy costs. Legal experts suggest the strategy is risky but could be a game changer if Michigan can overcome initial dismissal attempts.
Finally, the recent airspace closure over El Paso, Texas, and parts of New Mexico has raised concerns about U.S. anti-drone defenses, according to Wired. The Federal Aviation Administration originally set the closure to last 10 days, but it was ultimately shortened. Analysts have warned of the inevitability of drone attacks, and developing safe countermeasures remains a challenge, especially in populated areas.
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