Author: Jessica Adiele

YouTube has rolled out its new “Hype” feature worldwide, a move that could reshape how smaller creators gain visibility on the platform. Initially tested in select regions, Hype allows viewers to amplify videos from emerging creators, effectively giving them a shot at breaking into wider audiences without relying solely on…

Spotify has always positioned itself as more than just a music streaming platform, but its latest move makes that ambition even clearer. The company has launched a new messaging feature that allows users to chat directly within the app. On the surface, this might look like just another feature update,…

Africa’s telecom industry is in the middle of a major transition, one that goes far beyond connectivity. It’s no longer just about expanding networks—it’s about making them sustainable. That’s why Huawei and Ethio Telecom’s recent deployment of the first batch of Solar-on-Tower solutions in Africa feels so significant. This move…

Instagram has quietly rolled out a feature that could be far more significant than it seems on the surface: creators can now link multiple Reels in a series, enabling seamless navigation from one video to the next. While it’s a feature TikTok users have enjoyed for some time, this addition…

Google has quietly agreed to pay $30 million to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing YouTube of illegally collecting personal data from children under age 13 and using it for targeted advertising. The preliminary agreement was filed in San Jose federal court on Monday and still awaits approval from Magistrate Judge…

Meta has quietly launched one of the most consequential updates for creators in recent times: AI-powered voice translation for Facebook and Instagram Reels. This isn’t just another tool—it’s an openness to global reach, nudging creators to rethink what “local content” even means. Here’s what Meta is delivering: creators can now…

When a business titan like Femi Otedola decides to write a memoir, it isn’t just about storytelling—it’s about signaling. With the release of Making It Big: Lessons from a Life in Business, Otedola has made a deliberate choice to document his entrepreneurial journey at a time when Nigeria’s startup ecosystem…

X formerly known as Twitter is facing a sharp revenue squeeze, largely driven by a dramatic drop in Android installations of its app. July 2025 brought a staggering 44% year-over-year decline in new installs on Google Play, while iOS downloads surprisingly surged by 15% over the same period. Though iOS…

Grammarly has long been the quiet companion of writers, students, and professionals always running in the background, catching typos, tweaking sentences, and making sure our words sound more polished than they often do in our heads. But over the years, the tool has been criticized for feeling more like a…

Samsung has once again raised the game in home entertainment by launching its 2025 lineup of Vision AI-powered TVs, available across Neo QLED, QLED, OLED, and The Frame models. This isn’t just another product release—it’s Samsung staking its claim that the TV is no longer a passive screen, but a…

Airtel Nigeria has introduced a new WhatsApp-based chatbot called Airtel Assist, designed to make customer interactions smoother by giving users instant access to services such as airtime recharge, data purchases, balance checks, and frequently asked questions—all without needing to call customer care or navigate USSD codes. On paper, this sounds…

Since the launch of GPT-5, a strange phenomenon has been unfolding in the AI community. Many users, from casual writers to power users, swear that GPT-4 doesn’t feel as sharp as it used to. Questions that once got detailed, nuanced answers now sometimes return vague summaries. Long-form reasoning feels less…

New Zealand has announced that from September 18, 2025, it will no longer accept paper student visa applications. Instead, all applications will need to be submitted online through Immigration New Zealand’s digital portal. On the surface, this looks like a positive step toward modernization—after all, most countries have been moving…

Bluesky has just announced a sweeping overhaul of its policies and Community Guidelines, and it’s a moment that matters more than you might think. After years of crafting an alternative social experience built on openness, decentralization, and user empowerment, the platform now finds itself responding to growth and regulation by…

Threads has officially crossed the 400 million monthly active user mark, a milestone that feels less like a surprise and more like a wake-up call. Two years ago, what began as a playful Instagram spin-off aiming to rival Twitter (now X) was dismissed as a side project. Yet here we…

Apple’s latest developer release, iOS 26 beta 6, has quietly arrived and on the surface, the changes may look modest with new ringtones, snappier animations, a Camera app reversal. Yet beneath those tweaks lies a faint but clear message: Apple is tuning not just the system, but the sense of…

Truecaller has announced a major milestone — the caller identification and spam-blocking app now has over 100 million monthly active users across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. The victory highlights the extent to which the site has assimilated into everyday communication in areas where spam calls, hoax attempts,…

Upwork, once synonymous with freelance gigs and short-term contracts, is making an aggressive push into full-scale corporate staffing. With its recent acquisitions and strategic repositioning, the company is signaling that it no longer wants to be just a platform for hiring remote freelancers — it wants to be the backbone…

Instagram is once again blurring the lines between inspiration and imitation. The Meta-owned platform has quietly rolled out a new feature called Instagram Map. At first glance, it looks like a helpful way to explore popular places and tagged posts in real-time. But dig a little deeper, and it’s clear:…

Spotify just announced that it’s expanding audiobook access to members of its Premium Family Plan in the United States — a move that, in my opinion, is long overdue. Until now, Spotify’s audiobook perk had only been available to individual Premium and Duo subscribers, leaving out family plan users despite…