South African-based Mia Healthcare Technologies has secured R15 million ($910,000) in funding to expand its accessible dental and orthodontic care services across Southern Africa.

• The investment comes from the Vumela Fund, managed by Edge Growth in partnership with First National Bank (FNB).
• The funding will support Mia Healthcare's mission to provide professional dental care through mobile clinics in underserved communities, schools, and workplaces.
• The company also aims to challenge the orthodontics market with locally produced, affordable clear aligners, as highlighted by CEO Dr. Zane Stennings.

Apple is reportedly planning a major shift in its iOS ecosystem with the upcoming iOS 27 update, potentially allowing users to replace AirPlay with third-party streaming protocols like Google Cast at the system level.

• This change, driven by the European Union's Digital Markets Act, could enable iPhone users to set alternative casting systems as their default.
• The feature is expected to be unveiled during WWDC26, scheduled for June 8–12.
• This move mirrors previous regulatory pressures, such as the EU's USB-C law that led to worldwide adoption of the standard.

Vertiv has expanded its liquid cooling portfolio in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region to support the increasing demands of AI and high-density data centers.

• The expansion includes the Vertiv CoolChip CDU 2300, offering 2.3 MW of cooling capacity, and Vertiv CoolChip Fluid Network Row Manifolds.
• Vertiv, a leader in data center infrastructure, aims to enable faster deployment and more efficient operation of AI-ready infrastructure.
• These new solutions will be showcased at the Datacloud Global Congress in Cannes from June 1–4.