A solar powered computer named The Watly machine is to provide clean water, electricity, and internet in Africa. The machine developed by an Italian-Spanish start-up, Watly will be a welcomed technology in the continent where about 625 million people are without electricity and about 39% of the continent do not have access to safe…
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Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 will no longer be free to download after July 29th, 2016, exactly one year after it was launched. Since it’s launch, users with any previous qualifying version of Windows including Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 got the new operating system for free. In a…
Let’s face it, a phone camera is a key feature some people consider before buying a phone. Reason being that you can easily take quality selfies, post them on Facebook or Instagram and also use them as Display Picture for BBM or WhatsApp as well. With a good phone camera,…
Privates, a messaging app now allows you to recall any sent messages as far as the receiver has not opened the message. After sending a text, picture or video message, users will be able to ‘recall’ it at any time using the app. The message will be erased immediately it is recalled. But, this is only possible if the…
Apple has lost a trademark dispute in China following the verdict of a Chinese court which ruled that Xintong Tiandi, a Chinese company that makes leather goods can use iPhone, the brand name popularized by Apple to brand its products. Apple and Tiandi have been locked in a legal battle since 2012. Apple had…
‘I had my ups and downs but I always find the inner strength to pull myself up I was served lemons, but I made lemonades”- Hattie white (Jay Z’s mother) Queen Bey as she is popularly called is not just an artist. She is a voice. A voice for blacks and black women in America. This she duly…
Uber Lagos, in an attempt to attract more riders, has introduced Uber VIP to reward top riders. Uber VIP will give riders unique access to discount and offers. In addition, they will be grouped with top driver partners, as well as ride quality cars. However, before you can…
Their mouthwatering income as entertainers is groundbreaking. They feature in blockbuster movies, host top-rated TV shows and have good ratings on the billboard charts. They are raking in millions of dollars. What do they do with their earned income? Well, some of these celebrities have invested in tech businesses! However, the motivation…
3D printing has been used in other industries like consumer electronics, defence, medical and education industry. Now, it is gradually creeping into the world of footwear. This is because leading footwear companies like Under Armour, Adidas, Nike, New Balance among others are employing 3D printing to fast track designing and prototyping amazing shoe designs. The result is fascinating as you can personalize products according to individual needs and requirements.…
Facebook users can now make group calls over the internet to as many as 50 people with its Messenger app. Making the announcement via a Facebook post, David Marcus, the head of Messenger posted, “Really excited to announce the global roll-out of group calling in Messenger. From any group conversations, just tap on the phone icon to initiate a…
When the President of the most Powerful country in the world is calling, extra and adequate security measures are taken to guarantee his safety. In anticipation of the visit of President Barack Obama of United States of America to London between 21st and 24 April, UK’s aviation regulator, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has banned unmanned aircraft from flying. The CAA…
Sports is not immune from technology. Football, tennis, basketball, Formula 1 and a host of other sports have accommodated technology to make it safer, less controversial, help decision making and make it more sophisticated. However, some sports enthusiast are concerned about the “technologization” of sports. Notwithstanding, the bodies in charge of various sports are pressing on as they…
If you were thrilled watching Hollywood movies Star Trek and Teenage Ninja Turtle, there are new instalments in the offing which will be funded by the film wing of Chinese eCommerce company Alibaba and produced by Paramount Pictures. Last year, Alibaba Pictures teamed up with Paramount Pictures with its investment in Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation which got positives reviews and returned as much as $700 million at the box office. Speaking on the deal, Rob Moore,…
The ambition of the present Nigerian administration to boosts the agriculture sector has led to the government considering the introduction of Genetically Modified Crops. However, the voices against this technology have been resounding even though some Nigerians do not much about GMO. Today, we have genetically modified cotton, Maize, Banana and much more. According to the…
In a bid to expand and penetrate South-East Asia’s e-commerce sector, China’s Alibaba has paid about 1 billion dollars to scoop controlling shares in Lazada, an e-Commerce company founded in 2011 by Rocket Internet. This includes $500 million in newly-issued equity capital, as well as the purchase of existing shares…
Hackers are individuals that exploit weaknesses in a computer system to steal sensitive information. Today, hacking has gone beyond mere stealing information. Hackers in the cyberspace have come together to fight for a common cause. We have seen hacker groups declare cyber war on ISIS, Donald Trump and other top…
After 15 seasons with 15 winners, Fox singing competition, the American Idol has come to an end. It was an emotional and colourful grand finale spiced with specular performances by past winners, reunion of previous and present judges and a goodwill video message from President Barack Obama as well. In the 15 seasons of these acclaimed reality TV show,…
Uber has agreed to pay $10 million dollars to settle a dispute over background checks of its drivers. The ride-hailing company claimed in an advert that its background checks ”are the most thorough in the industry.” But according to district attorneys in San Francisco and Los Angeles, they stated that the advert was misleading as Uber did not take…
Gone are the days when a laptop is so weighty that it becomes a burden. Recognising this, tech companies are in a rat-race to miniaturise gadgets especially phones and laptops. Apple (Macbook, 13.1 mm) may have pioneered the production of slim and thin laptops but as at this moment, HP is in…
Everyone knows the brand called Apple. It is one of the biggest tech company in the world. It was established in 1976 and for 40 years it has churned out mind blowing innovations that has thrilled everyone across the six continents. Interestingly, Apple seems to be waxing stronger because there is…