WhatsApp, the widely adored instant messaging app, continuously strives to enhance its user experience. The developers prioritise keeping the app ahead of its competitors, making it increasingly useful for everyone. The company has recently introduced a new feature to simplify the process for users. Previously, when saving a person’s phone…
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Smart Megwai
Smart is a Tech Writer. His passion for educating people is what drives him to provide practical tech solutions which helps solve everyday tech-related issues.
Nigerian Science, Technology & Innovation Television (NSTI-TV) is a dedicated television channel launched by the Nigerian government, focusing on scientific knowledge and technological advancements. The channel aims to promote scientific awareness and innovation within the Nigerian cultural context. NSTI-TV was officially launched on 11 April in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, by…
Microsoft, together with Snap will incorporate Snapchat Lenses into Microsoft Teams. Over 20 Snapchat Lenses are now integrated into the Microsoft Teams app, featuring a variety of amusing effects such as a cat on your head, a sloth on your shoulder, or virtual sunglasses on your face during video calls.…
The initial beta version of Google’s Android 14 OS is now accessible for download, showcasing fresh features centred around system navigation, privacy, performance, and user personalisation. Although the first two developer-exclusive previews provided a glimpse of what was to come, this beta release marks the public’s maiden opportunity to explore…
Google intends to incorporate conversational AI into its flagship Search product, according to CEO Sundar Pichai in a recent interview with The Wall Street Journal. The tech giant has previously mentioned integrating large language models (LLMs) into search, but this is the first announcement of plans to add conversational features.…
The Government of India, yesterday, declared its intention on the steps it is taking to regulate the growth of artificial intelligence in the country. The Minister of Electronics and Information Technology announced in a statement that India does not intend to regulate AI growth in the South Asian market, as…
Google has announced plans to limit personal loan apps from accessing sensitive user data such as photos, videos, and contacts in response to the growing issue of predatory lending practices and harassment of borrowers. The tech giant updated its Personal Loans policy on Wednesday for apps on the Play Store,…
Meta has unveiled a novel AI model called “Segment Anything” that can identify objects in images and videos even if they weren’t part of the training set. This innovative technology allows users to select items by clicking on them or using free-form text prompts. For example, typing the word “cat”…
Google has announced a new Play Store regulation, which mandates that apps must include an easily accessible option for users to delete their accounts, both within the app and on the web. In the announcement, the Tech Giant explained that the reason behind this change aims to grant users “greater…
Microsoft has officially announced the launch of its latest product, the Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock, shortly after it was leaked to the public. This new dock is priced at $299.99 and will connect over USB-C instead of the proprietary Surface Connect port. Moreover, the Tech Giant says it will continue…
Meta-owned WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature that lets users lock individual private chats, enhancing privacy and keeping conversations secure from prying eyes. Although the app already offers the option to lock itself, it doesn’t provide chat-specific locks. The new feature, called “Chat Lock,” was discovered in…
Google Drive users may need to reconsider using the service for large system backups or transfers involving numerous files. Ars Technica reports that Google discreetly imposed a “creation limit” of 5 million files in February. According to Reddit user ra13, both personal (Google One) and business (Google Workspace) users receive…
During CES 2022, the world’s most influential technology event, Google revealed its plans to enhance the integration between Android and Windows systems. One key feature they discussed was Nearby Share, which the Tech Giant have now released as a beta app for Windows. This development makes it incredibly simple to transfer…
Google has unveiled a range of upcoming generative AI features for its Workspace applications, including Google Docs, Gmail, Sheets, and Slides, aiming to compete with rivals in the AI space. The new features encompass AI-driven text generation, summarisation, and brainstorming in Google Docs, akin to OpenAI’s ChatGPT. In Gmail, users…
Italy’s data protection authority has imposed an immediate ban on access to OpenAI’s widely-used artificial intelligence chatbot, ChatGPT, due to alleged privacy infringements. The Italian National Authority for Personal Data Protection stated that ChatGPT experienced a data breach on 20th March, compromising user conversations and payment information for subscribers of…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has given the green light to two contracts worth N24.20 billion, aimed at providing free broadband internet access in 75 public locations across the country, including 20 airports, universities, and markets. Communications and Digital Economy Minister, Professor Isa Ali Pantami, announced the decision following a…
Microsoft Kenya is rumored to be laying off a significant number of employees from its Africa Development Centre (ADC) in Nairobi, with a report suggesting that at least 20 product managers will be affected. This comes a year into the Tech giant’s commitment to develop tech talent in Africa with…
Apple has confirmed the dates for its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2023, which will take place from the 5th to the 9th of June. Although the event will primarily be held online, a “special experience” is scheduled at Apple Park on the opening day for developers and students. The details…
Ridesharing giant Uber has recently revealed that it will be introducing its electric vehicle (EV) rideshare service, Comfort Electric, to 14 new markets. This initiative marks a small but meaningful stride towards Uber’s overarching goal of eliminating petrol-powered vehicles from its fleet by 2030. As part of the expansion, the…
Netflix may be testing the waters for TV-based gaming, according to reports from developer Steve Moser. Hidden code found within the Netflix app makes references to games played on TV screens and suggests the possibility of using phones as game controllers. The code reportedly features a message that reads: “A…