Apple has announced a significant agreement to collaborate with Broadcom, a US-based manufacturer, in the development of 5G radio frequency and wireless connectivity components within the United States. The partnership will involve the design and construction of these components in … Continue reading Apple partners with broadcom for US based 5G component development
Senegal’s government websites have been restored after a cyberattack on Friday disrupted the network. A group claiming affiliation with Anonymous took responsibility for the attack, expressing support for the Senegalese people’s freedom to choose their president. The incident occurred amidst … Continue reading Cyberattack on Senegal’s government websites linked to anonymous group amid political tensions
Neuralink, the brain-chip company founded by Elon Musk, has announced that it has obtained approval from the US Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) to commence its initial human tests. The objective of Neuralink’s implant technology is to restore vision and … Continue reading FDA grants approval for Elon Musk’s Neuralink to begin human testing of brain implants
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has issued National Identification Numbers (NIN) to more than 100 million Nigerians, according to the Federal Government. The Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy has revealed the commissioning of 4366 Digital Economy Projects. During … Continue reading Over 100 million Nigerians issued NIN as FG unveils 4366 digital economy projects
Meta has sold its animated-gif search engine, Giphy, to Shutterstock for $53 million, a significant drop from the $400 million it paid for the platform just three years ago. The sale comes after the UK’s competition watchdog ordered Meta to … Continue reading Meta forced to sell Giphy at significant loss to Shutterstock
Netflix, faced with its first subscriber loss in over a decade, is feeling the pressure to boost its revenue. The streaming giant has traditionally turned a blind eye to password sharing but is now considering a crackdown to tackle the … Continue reading Netflix faces subscriber loss and contemplates crackdown on password sharing to boost revenue
According to authorities, a scammer in China employed artificial intelligence (AI) to deceive a businessman and swindle him out of millions of yuan. The victim, identified as Guo, received a video call from an individual who appeared and sounded like … Continue reading Chinese scammer exploits artificial intelligence to deceive businessman in multi million yuan fraud
The popular video-sharing platform TikTok has initiated legal action against the state of Montana in response to a newly enacted law that prohibits the use of the app within the state’s borders. Montana became the first state in the United … Continue reading TikTok files lawsuit against Montana over unconstitutional app ban in the state
WhatsApp has recently introduced a new feature that enables users to edit messages they have already sent. Mark Zuckerberg, the Chief Executive Officer of Meta, disclosed this exciting update on Monday. With this new capability, users of the popular instant … Continue reading WhatsApp introduces message editing feature allowing users to edit sent messages
China’s cyberspace regulator has declared that products manufactured by US memory chip giant Micron Technology pose significant network security risks and are a threat to national security. In a statement released on Sunday, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) announced … Continue reading China deems Micron technology products a national security threat
The murder suspect in the case involving the death of Cash App founder Bob Lee, which initially raised concerns about safety in San Francisco, has pleaded not guilty to the charges of murder. Nima Momeni, a 38-year-old tech entrepreneur, is … Continue reading Tech entrepreneur pleads not guilty to murder in case of cash app founder’s death
G7 leaders have emphasized the urgent need to evaluate the consequences of generative artificial intelligence (AI), revealing their plans to initiate discussions on the responsible utilization of this technology. The seven major economies announced the establishment of a working group … Continue reading G7 leaders to assess impact of generative AI, launching discussions on responsible use
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has announced the intention of his administration to transform several skills acquisition centers into Eko Creation Innovators Hubs as part of efforts to address the “japa” syndrome. During the commissioning of the Sail Innovation … Continue reading Lagos state to establish eko creation innovators hubs to address ‘Japa’ syndrome
In a significant development, the state of Montana has passed a law to ban the popular video-sharing app TikTok, making it the first state in the United States to take such action. The law, signed by Governor Greg Gianforte, is … Continue reading Montana becomes first U.S. state to ban TikTok amidst rising concerns over security and free speech
In a surprising move, Elon Musk has announced Linda Yaccarino as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of Twitter, just over six months after his controversial acquisition of the social media company. Yaccarino, previously the head of advertising at NBCUniversal, … Continue reading Elon Musk appoints Linda Yaccarino as CEO of Twitter
Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, has expressed concerns about the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on scams and misinformation. Wozniak warns that AI technology could be exploited by “bad actors” who aim to deceive people. He advocates for clear … Continue reading AI poses challenges in identifying scams, says Apple co-founder
Twitter has joined other social media platforms in launching an encrypted messaging service, ensuring that direct messages are end-to-end encrypted. This means that only the sender and recipient can access private messages, preventing anyone else, including Twitter CEO Elon Musk, … Continue reading Twitter unveils end to end encrypted private messaging
In a significant development, Google has announced the integration of generative artificial intelligence (AI) into its core search engine. This decision follows Microsoft’s incorporation of GPT-4 into its Bing search engine earlier this year. The newly introduced feature, called Search … Continue reading Google unveils AI enhancements in battle with Microsoft
Microsoft-owned social networking platform LinkedIn has announced that it will close down its last service available in China, stating “fierce competition and a challenging macroeconomic climate” as the reason. The platform was one of the few US technology firms that … Continue reading LinkedIn to shut down its china service, resulting in over 700 job cuts
Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, has commended current President Muhammadu Buhari for prioritizing economic self-reliance and directing the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) to train 100 Bayelsa youths in modern electrical installation and maintenance. Speaking at the … Continue reading Goodluck Jonathan calls for increased government investment in science and technology
According to reports, WhatsApp is launching its payments feature within a chat in Singapore after rolling out the service in India and Brazil. The messaging platform has partnered with Stripe, a digital payment company, to provide the service in Singapore. … Continue reading WhatsApp launches in app payment service in Singapore with stripe partnership
Vesti, the mobile application designed to provide solutions for immigrants, has just announced a new feature that enables users to book flights on the app. The app founded by two brothers, Abimbola and Olusola Amusan, working tirelessly to provide innovative … Continue reading Vesti launches new flight booking feature for immigrants
The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) has requested the Nigerian Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, to provide detailed information regarding the procurement process for the N24.2 billion internet facility project. In March 2023, the Federal Executive … Continue reading Civil society organization requests information from Isa Pantami on N24.2bn internet facility project
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has accused Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, of failing to implement adequate parental controls, and has proposed that the company be banned from making money off children’s data. The regulator’s investigation … Continue reading US regulator accuses Meta of putting child users at risk
The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has been granted permission by a federal high court in Abuja to serve Meta Platforms, the owners of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, with a writ of summons. This is in relation to ARCON’s … Continue reading ARCON granted leave to summon Meta in N30bn lawsuit over advert law violations
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