Opera Software has officially launched Opera One, its latest iteration of the Opera Browser. With a complete redesign from the ground up, Opera One presents a range of innovative features empowered by artificial intelligence (AI), establishing a new benchmark in web browsing. During its beta phase, Opera Software offered developers…
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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.
Airtel Nigeria has, today, made a significant move in the telecoms market by rolling out its fifth-generation (5G) service. The launch of Airtel’s 5G network is expected to intensify competition in Nigeria’s telecommunications industry. During a media launch held at Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, Carl Cruz, the CEO…
Intel, the renowned multiprocessor giant, has announced plans to build a chip manufacturing factory in Israel, marking the largest foreign investment ever made in the country. With an investment of approximately $25 billion, Intel aims to construct an advanced facility in Kiryat Gat, a significant milestone in their longstanding partnership…
Elon Musk recently confirmed his company’s intention to launch a Twitter video app for smart TVs, aligning with their renewed emphasis on expanding video content on the platform. In response to a user’s tweet expressing the need for a Twitter video app for smart TVs, Musk simply replied, “It’s coming,”…
Google and Squarespace, a prominent player in the website and domain industry, finalised a definitive agreement on June 15, 2023, wherein Google decided to sell its domain-hosting business. This acquisition, expected to close in the third quarter of 2023, will result in Squarespace acquiring approximately 10 million domains and related…
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, organisations need to adapt to stay competitive and relevant. To achieve success in this environment, digital transformation becomes imperative, and at the forefront of this journey is the influential role of the Chief Digital Officer (CDO). We invite you to participate in our upcoming webinar,…
WhatsApp is set to introduce a new screen-sharing feature that will enable users to share their device screen while on a video call. According to reliable reports from WABetaInfo, the screen-sharing functionality is already being tested by a select group of beta testers. However, WhatsApp plans to gradually extend its…
Instagram is expanding its one-way messaging feature known as “Channels” globally. This move comes shortly after Meta introduced the feature to its messaging app, WhatsApp. With Channels, Instagram aims to provide a new way for creators to engage with their followers and deepen their connections. Previously available to a limited…
Mercedes-Benz is making a big move in artificial intelligence by adding it to the voice control feature of its cars. In a recent announcement, the famous car company shared that they added ChatGPT, an advanced conversational AI software, to make the “Hey Mercedes” voice assistant even better. By introducing ChatGPT,…
Microsoft is making strides to improve the functionality of its Windows Ink tool by introducing a new feature that allows users to write directly in text fields. With the upgraded Windows Ink, users can now use a handwriting feature similar to that found on iPads and other tablets. The aim…
Google is further enhancing its computer vision-powered app, Google Lens, with an exciting new feature. Users can now rely on Lens to search for skin conditions similar to those they might observe on their own skin, including moles and rashes. By uploading a photo or picture through Lens, individuals can…
Visa, the San Francisco-based technology company, has officially announced the launch of its Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator program, aimed at supporting and empowering the thriving start-up community in Africa. The initiative follows Visa’s recent commitment to invest $1 billion in Africa to catalyse the continent’s digital transformation. Through this program,…
Estonian ride-hailing company Bolt is taking swift action to address safety concerns and restore public trust in the wake of a recent high-profile kidnapping case in Nairobi involving one of its drivers. The incident prompted calls for a boycott of the Bolt app and raised questions about passenger safety in…
WhatsApp is introducing a new feature called “video messages” in its latest beta updates for iOS and Android. This feature allows users to share short videos, up to 60 seconds in length, similar to voice notes. Currently available to selected beta testers, video messages will be gradually rolled out to…
WhatsApp has been spotted to be developing a new feature that will notify users when channels are available. The Meta-owned platform might introduce an in-app notification system to inform users about the availability of Channels. By this, WhatsApp is taking steps to address user frustrations related to inaccessible links to…
Spotify, the renowned music streaming platform, has been slapped with a fine of SEK 58 million (approximately $5.4 million) by Swedish authorities due to its failure to provide users with proper information on how their data is collected and handled. The Swedish regulator found Spotify to be lacking in transparency…
Instagram has announced new updates for its Notes feature, which was made public in December 2022. The latest additions include support for music integration and translations, allowing users to further express themselves through music and easily translate Notes. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared the news through his Instagram Broadcast Channel,…
Looks like Snapchat is focused on developing AI features on its platform. Just few months, it launched My AI, a chatbot customised for the social media app that runs on OpenAI’s GPT technology to $3.99 per month Snapchat Plus subscribers. Today, the Tech company says it is introducing “My AI…
Microsoft has announced the general availability of its AI-based Intelligent meeting recap feature for Microsoft Teams Premium customers. Following its initial launch in October last year, the feature has been rolling out gradually throughout May, with additional functionalities to be introduced over the coming months, as stated in a recent…
In response to the increasing prevalence of AI-generated images and videos on its platform, Twitter is experimenting a potential solution to help users identify potentially misleading media. The social media giant is “piloting a feature” called “Notes for media,” which aims to apply crowd-sourced fact checks to specific photos and…