Google recently introduced a new safety feature for Android users called “Unknown Tracker Alerts.” This feature allows users to manually scan for trackers on their device. If a tracker is detected, the user will receive an alert and be guided through the necessary steps. The purpose of this feature is…
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Smart Megwai
Smart is a technology journalist covering innovation, digital culture, and the business of emerging tech. His reporting for Innovation Village explores how technology shapes everyday life in Africa and beyond.
OpenAI continues to fulfill its promise to expand the availability of the ChatGPT app for Android. The Android app is now accessible in Nigeria, again making, the West African country, the first to have access to this popular AI software. Additionally, users from Argentina, Canada, France, Germany, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan,…
We hinted last month, via WABetaInfo, that WhatsApp users will soon see a Video Message icon, similar to the microphone feature for voice messages. Well, today, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the Meta-owned platform is adding the ability to instantly record and share a video message in your WhatsApp chats!…
Kenyan company BasiGo is teaming up with AC Mobility (Tap&Go) to introduce Electric Buses in Rwanda. The Rwanda Development Board made the announcement today, stating that the first set of Electric Buses will arrive in Rwanda by October 2023. These buses will undergo pilot testing with Kigali transport operators. This…
Kenyan e-commerce platform, Copia, which caters to low-income households, has recently let go of 25% of its workforce. The reason cited by the company for these layoffs is primarily due to high labor costs and the desire to enhance profitability. The company’s website did not have any published news about…
I am not a big fan of Threads. Although it hit 100 million users in five days, I believe this is mainly due to the bandwagon effect that often happens with trending new things. One of the main reasons I dislike Threads is because it is almost like a complete…
Starlink has announced the internet Service is now operating in Malawi. The Satellite Internet Service Provider made the announcement yesterday on Twitter (now X). Prior to this, the company had already launched its services in Nigeria, being the first African country to receive its Satellite Internet service. Last week, Starlink…
Twitter has officially changed its handle to @X from the old “@Twitter”. The change came as part of CEO Elon Musk’s ongoing efforts to implement his fixation with the letter “X” across his ventures. While the transition has been swift, it has not been without controversies and speculations. The @X…
TikTok is reportedly planning to create a marketplace called the TikTok Shop Shopping Center. This platform will allow American users to store and ship various items, such as clothes, electronics, and kitchen gadgets, on behalf of manufacturers and merchants in China. The idea is to sell products made in China…
Spotify has announced that it now has 220 million paying subscribers, reporting a strong quarter with revenue and subscriber numbers exceeding expectations. Paying subscribers grew by 27% compared to the previous year, reaching 220 million, while monthly active users increased by 17% to 551 million. The company’s revenue also saw…
TikTok, today announced, it is introducing text-based content on its platform. The move came as the company observed the “written creativity” in comments, captions, and videos and so aims to expand the boundaries of content creation for users on the platform. Text is the latest addition to options for content…
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…