Twitter has revealed new information about the upcoming version of its API, including pricing details. Previously, Twitter had postponed changes to its developer features after announcing that it would be banning third-party clients. The company will continue to offer a free tier with limited functionality, aimed primarily at bots and…
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Google has announced the introduction of new features, “Perspectives” and “About this author,” on its search platform. In addition, the tech giant is expanding its existing tool, “About this result.” The new “Perspectives” feature will appear below Top Stories as a carousel and showcase insights from journalists, experts, and other…
Kora, a payments provider headquartered in Nigeria and operating across Africa, has launched a new feature to allow its merchants to receive payments in US dollars. This move is part of the company’s wider strategy to expand its global reach and support African businesses in international trade. Since its establishment…
NALA, a Tanzanian fintech company, has received a Payment Service Provider (PSP) license from the Central Bank of Tanzania, which allows it to offer several mobile money services such as business payments, merchant services, and outbound payments from Tanzania. The license also enables NALA to integrate directly with local banks…
In a recent blog post, Zoom announced that it is partnering with OpenAI to bring AI-generated summaries, message drafts, and more to its video conferencing app through its Zoom IQ AI-powered assistant. The integration of Zoom IQ, an AI-powered assistant, will enhance the user experience by allowing users to catch…
Apple has recently acquired a startup company called WaveOne, which was based in Mountain View and specialised in developing AI algorithms for compressing video. The acquisition was reported by TechCrunch, and while Apple has yet to confirm it, WaveOne executive Bob Stankosh revealed the news in a LinkedIn post. WaveOne…
Yellow Card, a cryptocurrency exchange, has become the largest centralised exchange in Africa with $1.75 billion in transactions facilitated since its launch in 2019. Founded by Chris Maurice and Justin Poiroux, Yellow Card offers a similar experience to Block’s Cash App. It enables users to purchase cryptocurrencies using fiat currencies…
During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims all over the world fast to deepen their spiritual connection and experience personal growth. They rise up very early in the morning to prepare until sunset when they break their fast with a meal called iftar. Apart from it being is a time…
New court filings show that excerpts of Twitter’s source code, the base programming that powers the social media site, have been leaked online. Twitter claimed copyright infringement and requested that the code be taken down from Github, a collaborative programming network. While the code was removed, it is unclear how…
In recent times, WhatsApp has been stepping up its game by adding significant new features to its platform almost every few weeks. The Meta-owned service has gained support for Communities, improved group calling experience, revamped status updates, and more. However, it can be difficult to keep up with all the…
Siweifushe, a Beijing-based start-up, has created a unique invention that is inspired by the lockdown isolation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The start-up has invented a long-distance kissing machine that uses motion sensors hidden in silicon lips to transmit kiss data from one user to another. The device, called…
WhatsApp Desktop, the messaging service’s app for Windows, has received a new update. The latest version of the app has been designed to load faster and improve group audio and video calls. The update also introduces new multi-device capabilities, offering faster device linking and better syncing across devices. The new…
WhatsApp has announced a new update for WhatsApp groups that provides admins with greater control over who can join their groups. The update also includes a new feature that allows users to discover which groups they have in common with someone. The goal of these updates is to enhance group…
WhatsApp, the popular messaging app, recently introduced of a new feature that will enable users to set an expiry date for groups on the app. The feature is called Expiring Groups and is designed to provide enhanced user privacy. With Expiring Groups, group admins can set a time limit for…
Opera, the browser developer, has announced that it is integrating generative AI chatbots powered by ChatGPT and ChatSonic into its desktop browsers Opera and Opera GX. These chatbots can help users summarise articles and webpages, write social media posts, and ideate through prompts. The company is also launching a feature…
Chinese tech giant Baidu has launched its own chatbot, Ernie Bot, which is set to rival OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Ernie Bot is powered by Baidu’s deep learning AI model, ERNIE (Enhanced Representation through Knowledge Integration), and is capable of performing a range of tasks such as solving mathematical equations and generating…
As technology continues to advance, so too does the capabilities of creative software. Adobe, a leading provider of photo and video editing software, has long recognised the value of using machine intelligence to augment human creativity. For over a decade, the company has employed its Sensei AI system to power…
As technology continues to evolve, Microsoft’s Bing AI chat is taking things up a notch. Aside from answering questions, the chatbot can now generate images through the Bing Image Creator preview. This feature incorporates OpenAI’s DALL-E AI image generation into Bing search and the Edge browser sidebar. Users can simply…
Instagram is preparing to introduce more ads to its platform, and this time they will be integrated into search results. The Meta-Owned platform, which announced this late yesterday in a blog post, stated that “People come to Instagram to discover new brands, products or upcoming events”. As a result, it…
In a recent announcement, YouTube has confirmed that it will be lifting the suspension on former President Donald Trump’s YouTube channel. This follows a restriction placed on the account in the wake of the January 2021 U.S. Capitol building riot, in line with similar actions taken by other major social…