Author: Smart Megwai

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…

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…

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…