A new report from Electrek, an American EV new site, says that Elon Musk’s Tesla is preparing for the possibility of a worsening economy. According to the blog’s source, the automaker will lay off more people in the first quarter of 2023 and pause hiring for now. This comes after…
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Billionaire Elon Musk humbly admits he wants a new Twitter head, after several attempts to want to “save the business”. He made this known in a reply to a poll he tweeted seeking the opinion of users whether to continue as head of Twitter or to step down so someone…
Starlink is a satellite internet service operated by SpaceX, the company founded by Elon Musk in 2002 which designs, manufactures and launches rockets and spacecraft. It is also the name given to SpaceX’s growing network of orbital satellites or “constellation.” SpaceX started launching Starlink satellites in 2019 and currently has…
WhatsApp has introduced a new “Accidental Delete” feature to help users who mistakenly select “Delete for me” instead of “Delete for everyone” when erasing a message from a chat. There is now a 5-second grace period after a message deletion, during which the user can restore the message. The option…
ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator, a Lagos-based programme formed through partnership between ARM Labs and Techstars, now has a new managing director, in person of Oyin Solebo. Oyin Solebo has been called a entrepreneurial leader with experience in the investment management industry. She graduated with honours from both London Business…
Many doctors rush while writing out prescription medications, making it practically impossible for their patients to understand what they’ve been given. This issue has persisted for years, which many tech companies, according to report, have not being able to find a solution. Google is now working on an artificial intelligence…
Google has announced that it is introducing client-side encryption (CSE) to help Gmail users on the web strengthen the confidentiality of their data. In a blog post on Friday, the Tech Giant said that using client-side encryption in Gmail ensures sensitive data in the email body and attachments. To further…
Since last year August, Whatsapp has allowed users to send “View Once” pictures and videos that disappear from the chat after the recipient has opened them. In a blog post, the Meta-owned platform hinted that “not everything we share needs to become a permanent digital record.” On many phones, simply…
Meta was sued in Kenya’s High Court today for allegedly inciting violence and hatred in the region. The lawsuit alleges that Facebook’s lack of adequate safety precautions has contributed to deadly conflicts, such as the previous Tigray War, in which half a million Ethiopians lost their lives. Those petitioning against…
Intrinsic, owned by Alphabet – Google’s Parent company, has purchased multiple divisions of Open Robotics, the creator of the popular robotics software packages Gazebo and Robotic Operating System (ROS). This is few months after it completed the acquisition of Vicarious, a robotic software startup. In particular, Intrinsic is acquiring Open…
KoBold Metals, a US-based start-up backed by a coalition of billionaires, including Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, has committed a sum of $150 million to developing the Mingomba copper-cobalt mine in Zambia. As part of the investment deal, KoBold agreed to pay $115m to the owners of the Lubambe Copper Mine, in which…
Billionaire Elon Musk has just completed the sale of another 22 million shares, which brought in a total of $3.58 billion (£2.9 billion), BBC reports. No news yet for the recent share sales, however, some regulatory documents with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission confirmed the shares were sold…
A new research has found that over 300,000 Android smartphones have been infected by recently discovered malware called ‘Schoolyard Bully,’ which steals Facebook login information such as email, phone number, password, ID, and name. The Schoolyard Bully Trojan, which sources claim has been active since 2018, comes in the form…
Instagram has released a slew of updates today aimed at streamlining users’ ability to stay in touch with their social circles. Among the many new features being introduced to the platform is one called Notes, which might potentially rival Twitter in popularity. Twitter Note is a new way to write…
Lagos State Government has announced it is actively working on a plan to digitise all land papers in the state. “When complete,” the state government stated, “interested persons in property acquisition or real estate transactions can access information on government portals relating to properties and land in Lagos State from…
Twitter’s CEO Elon Musk has announced the way his company verify users on the platform will be changed. He made this known in a reply to a tweet by Mike Solana, revealing that “we will remove all legacy blue checks. The way in which they were given out was corrupt…
The Federal Government through the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, yesterday issued a circular, sighted by PM News, to airline operators that pre-arrival or post-arrival testing for COVID-19 is no longer a requirement for international travellers. “COVID-19 Travel Testing: Pre-departure and Post-arrival COVID-19 PCR tests are no longer required for all…
Sam Bankman-Fried, founder and former of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, was arrested by The Royal Bahamas Police Force following a report that the United States had filed criminal charges against him. According to a statement released today and cited by BNO and other news organisations, the Office of the Attorney General…
African startup, Chipper Cash, which specialises in cross-border payments, has had to lay off a significant number of employees. The layoff, though unannounced, was confirmed by one Erin Fusaro, who happens to be the company’s Vice president of Engineering, after she posted on LinkedIn the demise. Commenting on the layoff,…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released a new policy that caps weekly over-the-counter (OTC) cash withdrawals to N100,000 for corporate bodies and N100,000 for individuals. “Withdrawals above these limits shall attract processing fees of 5% and 10%, respectively,” via CBN. This announcement is contained in a circular sent…