Author: Jessica Adiele

Artificial intelligence startup Perplexity has struck a major deal with Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, to bring its AI-powered search technology directly into the popular social platform. Announced on Thursday, the partnership will see Perplexity pay Snap $400 million in a mix of cash and equity as part…

Spotify is expanding how listeners engage with their music data by launching a new feature called Listening Stats — a weekly recap tool that gives users ongoing insight into their top songs, artists, and discoveries, long before the annual Wrapped arrives. Until now, Spotify fans had limited visibility into their…

CANAL+ has announced a major reorganization of its Brand and Communication Department following its strategic integration with MultiChoice, marking a new phase in the company’s global communication strategy. The restructuring introduces a new international framework built around two key regions — Africa and Europe/Asia — designed to strengthen CANAL+’s communication…

Zoho has introduced an upgraded version of Zoho Scanner, its AI-powered document scanning and management application, bringing a smarter and more connected experience to users. The new release includes Arabic language support, enabling users across the UAE and the wider Middle East to seamlessly digitise, translate, and manage their documents.…

Global music streaming giant Spotify has crossed a major milestone, reaching 713 million monthly active users in the third quarter of 2025 — an 11% year-on-year increase and slightly above projections of 710.6 million. The growth was largely driven by rising subscriptions despite recent price hikes across key markets. In…

ClickUp, the all-in-one productivity platform, has unveiled a major redesign alongside the launch of new AI-powered assistant features aimed at streamlining workflows and deepening collaboration. The release marks a significant step in ClickUp’s mission to become a unified workspace for modern teams—combining chat, project management, documentation, and automation under one…

Meta-owned messaging giant WhatsApp has officially launched its long-anticipated Apple Watch app, finally allowing users to stay connected without constantly reaching for their iPhones. The new companion app enables Apple Watch users to receive and respond to messages, get call notifications, and even record and send voice messages directly from…

Amazon South Africa has introduced a new feature called Multiple-Delivery Windows, allowing customers to choose exactly when their orders are delivered. The service, now available in Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Cape Town, is designed to offer shoppers more control and predictability in their online shopping experience — a key step in…

MTN Nigeria, in collaboration with Ericsson, has completed the first field implementation of the Ericsson AIR 3284 — a cutting-edge triple-band Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) Massive MIMO radio designed to merge MTN’s entire 4G mid-band spectrum into one compact, energy-efficient system. The new AIR 3284 replaces multiple traditional radios with…

AI search startup Perplexity has entered a multi-year licensing agreement with Getty Images, allowing the company to display Getty’s visuals across its AI-powered search and discovery tools. The deal marks a significant shift for the fast-growing AI search engine — one that has faced recent controversy over content scraping and…

MTN has completed a significant modernization of its Enterprise Value Analytics (EVA) platform in partnership with Microsoft, migrating it to Microsoft Azure in a move that enhances its data intelligence and operational agility. The upgraded system, EVA 3.0, is now the largest telecom cloud implementation in the Middle East and…

Zoom Communications has announced a strategic collaboration with NVIDIA to deliver faster, higher-quality, and more customizable AI solutions for enterprises. The partnership integrates NVIDIA’s Nemotron open technologies into Zoom’s AI Companion 3.0, strengthening its federated AI architecture and setting the stage for expanded deployments across critical industries such as finance,…

WhatsApp is taking another major step toward simplifying privacy and improving data security. The Meta-owned messaging platform has announced passkey support for end-to-end encrypted backups, allowing users to restore their chat history using their biometrics — such as fingerprints or facial recognition — instead of relying on passwords or long…

Design powerhouse Figma has officially acquired Weavy, a Tel Aviv–based AI company specializing in image and video generation, as part of its growing push into AI-assisted design. The deal, which brings 20 Weavy team members under Figma’s umbrella, will see the startup operate under a new brand — Figma Weave.…

Meta’s social platform Threads has launched a new set of features aimed at giving users more control over their conversations and interactions. The update — which includes reply approvals and new activity feed filters — marks another step in the company’s efforts to make Threads a safer and more engaging…

Canva has launched its first proprietary AI design model, signaling a major leap in how users create and edit designs across its platform. The new model, trained on Canva’s extensive library of design elements, enables the generation of editable, layered designs — a significant advancement from traditional flat image outputs.…

Vitel Wireless has officially launched its mobile services, marking a new chapter in Nigeria’s telecommunications landscape. The rollout positions Vitel among the few companies operating under the Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) model — a model that could fundamentally shift the dynamics of Africa’s largest telecom market. The launch follows…

MTN Group has expanded its partnership with Mastercard to introduce new digital payment options and enhanced security features on its MoMo fintech platform in South Africa — a move that underscores both companies’ shared commitment to advancing financial inclusion across Africa. Through this collaboration, MTN MoMo users can now top…

As the Black Friday season approaches, Samsung Electronics is setting a new benchmark in home entertainment with the unveiling of its Real QLED technology, officially certified by TÜV Rheinland, the renowned German testing and certification body. The certification confirms that Samsung’s latest QLED TVs meet the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)…

Nvidia has officially become the first publicly traded company to reach a $5 trillion market capitalization, following a more than 4% surge in its stock price on Wednesday, according to CNBC. The milestone underscores Nvidia’s transformation from a niche graphics processor manufacturer into a powerhouse driving the global artificial intelligence…