Former CEO, Jack Dorsey, yesterday addressed Twitter fans on the future of the company he co-founded. This came in just days after Twitter accepted Elon Musk’s bid to acquire the company. Dorsey stated, in something we can refer to as a perplexing conversation, that he does not believe in permanent…
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Smart is a technology journalist covering innovation, digital culture, and the business of emerging tech. His reporting for Innovation Village explores how technology shapes everyday life in Africa and beyond.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in collaboration with partners in academia, the public sector, and proponents of technology for development, held a roundtable discussion on the economic benefits of Blockchain technology. At a two-day event organised by the Commission in collaboration with the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), stakeholders…
A new report from Reuters claims Elon Musk has plans to hire a new CEO for Twitter. Same report revealed the Tesla CEO has told the banks that agreed to help finance his $44 billion acquisition offer about his plans to monetise tweets. Reuters’ report maintained that Musk has determined…
Twitter is reportedly working on upcoming feature that gives users the ability to attach photos, videos and GIFs to a tweet at the same time. Kudos to App Researcher, Alessandro Paluzzi, who spotted the new feature and shared his discovery on Twitter. “#Twitter is working to allow you to attach photos,…
Instagram is reportedly working on increasing the video length for its Reels to 1 minute and 30 seconds. The Meta-owned social platform presently allows users to record Reels of 15 seconds, 30 seconds, or 60 seconds. It added the option to record 60-second Reels in July 2021 and is now…
WhatsApp is working on a new game-changing feature that would enable Android users to connect multiple devices to the same account. The new update was spotted by WABetaInfo and its report, the platform noted that the multi-device feature was enabled in the most recent WhatsApp beta build (version 2.22.10.13) and…
Vainglory is a popular game among smartphone gamers. Its developers, Super Evil Megacorp, launched the multiplayer online battle arena game in 2015, and now it is gearing ready to introduce Catalyst Black, a new triple-A battleground game for iOS and Android. Super Evil Megacorp has been working on Catalyst Black…
YouTube says it’s now testing ads on Shorts, its short video format. Google’s chief business officer, Philipp Schindler, told investors at the company’s earnings report that it is experimenting with app-install ads and other promotion. “We are experiencing a slight headwind to revenue growth as Shorts viewership grows as a…
YouTube has added its pre-publish checks feature to its mobile app, making it easier for anyone uploading content on the go to confirm that it is entirely eligible for monetisation before they post. In the above screenshot (on PC) you can see how YouTube’s pre-post-publication Checks tool checks the content…
Google has announced it now has a new policy that it claims help users take more control of their online presence in Search. In a blog post by Michelle Chang, Global Policy Lead for Search, the company noted that users can now request removals of additional types of information when they find…
Google has launched a a modern, extensible platform for delivering virtual reality called, Media CDN. The company made the announcement at the 2022 NAB Show Streaming Summit, noting that, “Media CDN will enable media and entertainment customers to efficiently and intelligently deliver streaming experiences to viewers anywhere in the world”.…
A new report by Bloomberg reveals Twitter has restricted access to its source code in order to avoid illegal changes. According to sources, this modification was meant to deter staff from “going rogue” and destroying the platform following Elon Musk’s $44 billion acquisition. Following the company’s announcement that it would accept Tesla CEO’s…
After months of anticipation, the Meta Store — a retail space to discover Portal, Ray-Ban Stories and Quest 2 and try them out in person — will finally open its doors on May 9. The company’s first retail location will be on the Meta Burlingame campus in California, which is…
The legendary American sports automobile is making the transition to electric propulsion. Mark Reuss, President of General Motors, made the announcement this morning in a LinkedIn post along with the first photographs of the future electric Chevrolet Corvette. Reuss anticipates the vehicle will be available for purchase “early next year.”…
The demand for privacy-focused smartphones is increasing, and there’s a German-based smartphone company that wants a piece of it. Because more individuals are concerned about their privacy, phone manufacturers have increased the options available to consumers to manage what is shared. Google, for example, enables users to disable rights for specific applications. Users can…
Meta has launched a new feature that allows users (on the Facebook app) to add music clips to their comments. Nothing serious, other than the company is trying to add context to the way users reply. The above screenshot was tweeted by Social media consultant and industry analyst, Matt Navarra.…
Instagram has released a live test of a feature that allows you to pin pictures to your profile for some accounts. Salman Memon, researcher and coder, shared a piece of evidence on Twitter, demonstrating how some Instagram users can now select the ‘Pin to Your Profile’ option on their IG…
Twitter has begun testing a “CC” button that will allow users to toggle video captions on or off. The company made the announcement via its Twitter support page, noting that the feature is currently rolling out to some iOS users and will soon be available to Android users. Following the…
Intrinsic, a subsidiary of Alphabet, Google’s parent company, says it has acquired Vicarious, a US-based trailblazing robotics company. Intrinsic is unlocking the creative and economic potential of industrial robotics for millions more businesses, entrepreneurs, and developers. The startup has now agreed to acquire Vicarious, noting, “We believe that combining our…
Instagram says it is modifying its algorithm again, and this time, the company wants to give more prominence to original content. Adam Mosseri, Instagram’s head, made the announcement in a video on Twitter, noting the update was aligned with Meta’s broader goal of adding value creators. It’s all about “originality,” Mosseri remarked in…