Author: Smart Megwai

Uber has recently introduced its Audio Recording Safety feature in Kenya, just two weeks after its launch at an event in Nigeria. The ride-hailing service announced early this month that Audio Recording was coming to Kenya “for added safety” allowing users to record audio while on a trip. This move…

Microsoft has quietly integrated Bing AI into Google Chrome, without the consent of users. A report by Windows Central revealed a pop-up has been appearing on Windows 11 and 10 computers, asking users to enable Bing AI access in Chrome. The same pop-up has also been seen in Safari. This…

Bundle Africa, the popular crypto exchange service, has recently announced its decision to discontinue its exchange services, effective September 2023. The company made this announcement through a blog post, explaining that the move is part of a strategic restructuring to prioritise its peer-to-peer platform, Cashlink. This decision is driven by…

RightCard Payment Services Limited, a subsidiary of Lemonade Technology Inc., has joined the likes of Flutterwave, Interswitch, PayPal, and Opay to operate as an International Money Transfer Operator (IMTO) in Nigeria. The company announced recently that it has received a license from the country’s Central Bank, therefore enabling it to…

Twitter is currently working on a feature that allows organisations belonging to the Verified Organizations Subscription Program to import all their job listings to their profiles. Elon Musk indirectly hinted at this development a few days ago. Even though the statement came from a caricature account, the Billionaire hinted at…

Telegram has officially launched its Stories feature to the public, following a successful Beta program last month. However, upon learning that this feature was exclusively for paid subscribers, I became curious and decided to investigate its unique aspects and why CEO Pavel Durov chose to monetise it. While the new…

OpenAI is dedicated to refining the capabilities of its chatbot, ChatGPT, to promote productivity and facilitate learning. Today, the company announced it is rolling out a new feature that will help users avoid writing the same instruction prompts into the chatbot every time they interact with it. “Custom Instruction,” as…

If you use Google Messages as your default SMS app, this update is crucial! Recently, Google Messages announced its plan to integrate the Messaging Layer Security (MLS) protocol into the app. This integration could potentially bring cross-platform end-to-end encryption, enabling secure communication between major messaging platforms. In case you’re wondering…

You might not have seen the WhatsApp Channels feature yet, but I want to give you a heads-up before Channels arrive on your app! The Meta-owned platform has plans to introduce the ability to react to messages within channels, similar to how you react to regular chat messages. This development…

Google has officially announced the launch of “Nearby Share with Windows,” a new feature that simplifies file sharing between Windows PCs and Android devices. Initially introduced as a beta version in late March 2023, the app has undergone significant improvements, boasting enhanced performance and new functionalities to streamline file transfers…

Google is reportedly delving into the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) journalism, with the development of an AI tool, codenamed “Genesis,” which is intended to aid journalists in their work. The technology giant is exploring the use of AI tools to generate news articles, and The New York Times has…

Apple is said to be in the process of developing an AI chatbot internally, according to a recent report by Bloomberg. While the Cupertino-based company has yet to make an official statement regarding this project, engineers within Apple have reportedly given it the name, “Apple GPT.” This generative AI chatbot…

Google is currently testing a new feature in Google Meet that allows users to generate virtual backgrounds using artificial intelligence (AI). During Meet calls, users may encounter a “Generate a background” prompt, which, upon selection, uses generative AI to create background images based on the user’s prompt. This generative AI…

Smile Identity, Africa’s leading identity verification and digital KYC provider, has announced its rebranding as Smile ID. The company’s decision to rebrand follows its Series B funding round in February, which aims to expand its offerings and extend its pan-African reach. As businesses in Africa continue to grow, basic Know-Your-Customer…

Yesterday, Elon Musk confirmed that Twitter is developing its Notes feature, which started in June last year. Notes enables users to share long-form content on the platform. Before the introduction of Notes, Twitter had limited posts to a maximum of 280 characters. However, for subscribers of Twitter Blue, the character…

Meta’s social media platform, Threads, has been facing user complaints regarding its lack of features since its initial launch. However, leaked documents indicate that the company is taking note of user feedback and planning to introduce several exciting updates. The forthcoming features include the addition of a long-awaited DM (direct…

WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature that allows users to start conversations with individuals whose numbers are not saved in their contacts. This functionality, previously unavailable on the popular instant messaging app, eliminates the need to save a contact’s number or rely on third-party apps to bypass the process…

TikTok has introduced a new feature that allows users to log into their accounts using passkeys on iOS devices. The company claims that this implementation offers a convenient and efficient way for users to sign in across multiple devices. Moreover, it enhances security by reducing reliance on text-based passwords, thereby…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) says it is partnering with the Chartered Institute of Forensic and Certified Fraud Investigator of Nigeria (CIFCFIN) to build a cybersecurity lab in 2024. This collaborative effort aims to enhance Nigeria’s cybersecurity capabilities and combat the growing threat of cybercrime. The Director General…

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is making some big changes to its video features. The goal is to transform Facebook Watch into a platform similar to Instagram Reels. Meta highlighted in a blog post today, that the Video tab will become the primary source for all video content on…