Author: Smart Megwai

LG has released its latest addition to the Gram lineup, the SuperSlim. This laptop boasts a slim and lightweight design that is comparable to the MacBook Air. The laptop weighs just two pounds and is .43-inches thick, making it one of the thinnest and lightest laptops on the market. The…

Solar panels have become increasingly popular as an environmentally-friendly energy solution, thanks to technological advancements and reduced costs. As homeowners invest in this renewable energy source, ensuring the longevity of their solar panels is a top priority. In a recent interview with CNET, Chris Deline, a research engineer at the…

Google Meet has taken a significant step forward in enhancing its video conferencing capabilities by offering support for 1080p video resolution to select Google Workspace and Google One subscribers. With rivals like Zoom and Microsoft Teams already providing 1080p video calls, this long-awaited upgrade is set to improve Google Meet’s…

Google has recently announced the introduction of innovative generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance the cybersecurity landscape across various sectors. Launched at the RSA Conference in San Francisco, the new AI model focuses on addressing three critical industry challenges: threat overload, complex tools, and the talent gap. Utilising the…

In a recent verification misstep, Twitter granted a gold checkmark to a fake Disney account, causing confusion and raising questions about the platform’s verification process. The gold checkmark, part of the Blue for Business offering, signifies that an account is affiliated with a recognised company. Twitter mistakenly gave the gold…

Flutterwave, the leading payments technology company in Africa, has partnered with SHiiP, a courier service provider in Nigeria. The partnership is aimed at enhancing delivery services for SMEs and large-scale merchants on the Flutterwave Store across the African continent. The collaboration is a significant step towards providing a seamless end-to-end…

In a bid to improve focus during video conference calls, Google Meet has unveiled a novel feature that allows users to pause individual video streams. This development comes as a result of the increasing demand for video conferencing platforms, with remote work becoming the norm for numerous businesses and individuals.…

Meta-owned messaging giant, WhatsApp, continues to innovate its platform, with its latest venture being the addition of animated emojis. This exciting new feature is expected to significantly improve the user experience by adding a touch of humour and personality to chat messages. Popular WABetaInfo has reported that Meta is in…

Instagram has finally launched one of its most requested features, giving users the ability to add up to five links in their profile bio, expanding its capacity to drive traffic. The update makes it easier for creators and other users to highlight their passions, bring awareness to causes they care…

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Reality Labs, is set to make a significant announcement regarding job cuts on Wednesday. The downsizing is part of an ongoing restructuring effort that will see the company lay off 10,000 employees, impacting a range of technical teams. The news was…

Nigeria has granted approval for the R21 malaria vaccine, developed by Oxford University and manufactured by the Serum Institute of India. This move comes after Ghana became the first country to approve the vaccine, which has demonstrated an efficacy of 80% in trials. Nigerian health experts believe that the vaccine’s…

Flutterwave, the foremost payments technology firm in Africa, has revealed its decision to establish its East African regional headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. This announcement arrives just a month after the company obtained two additional licences to broaden its operations in Rwanda. The payment company, few months ago, faced accusations of…

Twitter CEO Elon Musk recently revealed his intentions to establish a new artificial intelligence (AI) company, with aims to present a competitive alternative to industry leaders OpenAI and Google. This confirms speculations that the ambitious billionaire hired a small team of engineers to begin work on a potential AI venture.…

Twitter, under Elon Musk’s influence, may adopt a more lenient approach to account bans, but it remains committed to addressing content that breaches its guidelines. The social media platform will now label tweets identified as violating its Hateful Conduct policy. The company explains, in a blog post, that users will…

WhatsApp is developing a new beta feature that allows users to provide personalised context for forwarded messages, enhancing the clarity and usefulness of shared content. For example, if you’re forwarding a PDF document containing a meeting agenda to multiple colleagues, you can add a custom description like “Today’s meeting agenda…

For those who tend to delay replying to messages, activating read receipts on messaging platforms is often a beneficial move for maintaining transparency with friends and colleagues. Popular messaging apps, such as Signal and Facebook Messenger, have incorporated this feature, allowing users to know when their messages have been read…

Instagram, Meta’s popular photo and video sharing platform, has announced a series of updates to its Reels feature, aimed at content creators and influencers. These updates, designed to help creators stay on top of trends, optimise their content and monetise their Reels, include a dedicated trends section, streamlined editing tools,…

Elon Musk, the ambitious billionaire, is reportedly planning to assemble a rival to OpenAI, the AI research lab he co-founded but later divested from in 2018, he TechCrunch reports. According to sources, Musk has already hired former DeepMind employee Igor Babuschkin and a small team of engineers to begin work…

Apple, the technology giant known for its focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility, has announced a new challenge: to use only recycled cobalt in its batteries by 2025. The company has also set a target to use 100% recycled gold in its circuit boards by the same deadline. These ambitious…

Twitter has unveiled a new feature called “Subscriptions,” allowing users to offer paid subscriptions to their followers for exclusive content. The feature appears to be a revamped version of the platform’s previous “Super Follows” monetisation tool. CEO Elon Musk announced the initiative on Thursday, inviting users to “apply to offer…