Author: Smart Megwai

According to an anonymous source familiar with the matter, Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, has chosen Linda Yaccarino, the current head of advertising and partnerships at NBCUniversal, to assume the role of CEO after leading the company for several months. The source reveals that Musk and Yaccarino are currently…

In today’s fast-paced digital world, having a reliable and convenient audio solution is essential, whether it’s for video meetings, music listening, or enjoying private YouTube sessions. Apple’s AirPods, renowned for their noise-canceling capabilities and exceptional sound quality, are not only perfect for iOS devices but also offer a seamless audio…

Google has recently announced an exciting new feature that’s set to change the way we write emails. At the highly anticipated Google I/O event, the tech giant introduced “Help Me Write”, an AI-driven tool designed to make our digital communication more efficient and enjoyable. Help Me Write aims to go…

Google’s photo management application, Google Photos, is on the brink of revolutionising photo editing, bringing forth a new feature called ‘Magic Editor’. Powered by generative artificial intelligence (AI), the tool promises to not only enhance images but alter them fundamentally, creating photographs you always desired. The innovative Magic Editor tool…

Adobe is set to revolutionise digital art generation as it integrates its recently launched Adobe Firefly and Adobe Express tools with Google’s Bard conversational AI service. Adobe Firefly, a collection of AI models designed for creating media content, has witnessed impressive uptake since its beta launch in March, with more…

Uber has partnered with Canadian-based travel agency Hopper to launch a flight booking tool for its UK customers. The tool is part of Uber’s wider plan to expand into other travel markets and create a one-stop shop for all travel booking needs. According to The Financial Times, Uber has already…

Coding boot camps, such as General Assembly, are integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into their curriculum to prepare students for an AI-integrated workforce. General Assembly, a pioneer in education and career transformation, is incorporating the AI chatbot ChatGPT into its lesson plans, allowing students to use the tool to complete their…

In a recent move, Spotify has taken action against AI-generated music with illegitimate streams, specifically targeting tracks created by Boomy, an application that uses artificial intelligence to generate entire songs. The company’s dedication to eradicating artificial streaming and protecting royalty payouts for genuine artists has been emphasised in a statement…

Google has recently introduced a blue checkmark verification process to enhance email security and trust in Gmail. The new feature is aimed at helping users identify legitimate senders and combat phishing attempts by impersonators. This initiative builds upon Google’s existing Brand Indicators for Message Identification (BIMI) feature, launched in 2021.…

WhatsApp, owned by Meta, is rolling out its in-chat payment feature for local businesses in Singapore, allowing customers to purchase directly through the messaging app. Following successful launches in India and Brazil, the new function will initially be available to a select few Singapore-based businesses using the WhatsApp Business Platform.…

ByteDance, the company behind TikTok, appears to be venturing into the e-publishing market with a recent trade mark application for “8TH NOTE PRESS.” The filing, submitted by ByteDance’s subsidiary Lemon Inc, encompasses a range of book publishing products and services, including an app for reading, downloading, and discussing fiction ebooks,…

Are you a Telegram user looking to better organise your large group chats? You’re in luck! Telegram has feature called ‘Topics’ that allows admins to create separate sections for discussing specific subjects within large groups. Topics function as individual chats within the group, and according to Telegram, members are free to chat…

Mozilla, the company behind the popular Firefox web browser, has recently acquired Fakespot, a start-up that specialises in identifying fake or unreliable online reviews. Fakespot’s innovative technology will now be integrated into Firefox, providing users with an improved e-commerce experience and a trustworthy shopping tool to help them make informed…

In a landmark move, tech giants Apple and Google have teamed up to develop an industry specification aimed at preventing unwanted tracking through Bluetooth-enabled devices such as Apple’s AirTags. This collaboration seeks to make tracking alerts compatible with both iOS and Android devices, marking a significant step forward in the…

If you were unexpectedly logged out of Twitter yesterday, you were not alone. The social media platform experienced a glitch, forcing numerous users out of their accounts, leaving them unable to access the website. The issue primarily affected desktop users browsing Twitter via the web, with some reporting being logged…

Samsung Electronics has recently prohibited its employees from using generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT and Google Bard, due to concerns over data leaks and security risks. The South Korean tech giant implemented this ban after discovering that staff had unintentionally leaked sensitive code and internal source code to ChatGPT.…

Twitter CEO Elon Musk announced yesterday that the social media platform will allow media publishers to charge users on a per-article basis with just one click. The feature will be launched in May, and will allow users who do not want to sign up for a monthly subscription to pay…

In today’s global digital landscape, mobile optimisation is crucial for the success of any website. While translating the content into multiple languages is essential, ensuring that the website is mobile-friendly is equally important. The rise of mobile browsing has been significant, with mobile phones contributing to nearly 60% of global…

YouTube Music has officially started rolling out podcasts to its platform in the United States for Android, iOS, and web users. The launch comes after Kai Chuk, YouTube’s podcasting head, revealed that podcasts would soon be available on the music streaming platform. The addition of podcasts aims to strengthen YouTube…

Social audio platform Clubhouse has announced a recent layoff more than half its workforce in response to changing customer habits and remote work complexities, according to a recent blog post by the company’s co-founders, Paul Davison and Rohan Seth. The once-trending app, which experienced rapid growth during the pandemic, has…