Author: Smart Megwai

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…

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…