Author: Smart Megwai

Brave is introducing a new feature called De-AMP, which enables users to bypass Google-hosted AMP pages in favour of directly visiting the content’s provider. With this new feature, users of the Brave browser will be redirected to the original website instead of using AMP. According to Google, “AMP is a…

Lexus unveiled the RZ today, the luxury brand’s second foray into the electric car industry and the first developed entirely as an electric vehicle. As noted in the company’s press release, “the new RZ marks Lexus’ transition into a (Battery Electric Vehicle) BEV-centered brand and embodies the unique Lexus vehicle…

Meta says it’s introducing the ability for users to raise and donate funds through Instagram Reels. The company is encouraging people all over the world who would love to help with the problem of climate change but don’t have the means to do so. “We know that people are worried about…

Google has announced the opening of its first product development center in the city of Nairobi, Kenya; and its objective is to build “transformative” goods and services for the African market as well as the world. After launching its first Artificial intelligence and research facility in Ghana, Africa, in 2019,…

Google says it’s partnering with the NBA to launch Pixel Arena, a virtual arena for the 2022 NBA Playoffs on the NBA mobile app. In its announcement, Daryl Butler, Vice President, U.S. Devices & Services Marketing, describes the Pixel Arena as “a virtual space based on live in-game action where…

Legendary Jane Manchun Wong has asserted that the “Edit” button that Twitter is planning to launch seems to have an “immutable” attribute. By this, the reverse engineer thinks Twitter may create an entirely new tweet with the “Edit” button, all the while preserving the previous versions of that tweet.  In Manchun Wong’s tweet,…

Uber has ceased operations in Tanzania, stating that an unpleasant regulatory situation has made it difficult to continue its services in the East African country. In a press release, the ride-hailing company cited the “guide fare” issued by the Land Transportation Regulatory Authority (LATRA) as the exact reason for deciding to suspend its operations. “The guide…

According to 9to5Google, Google has discreetly created a free iOS software to make it easier to transfer data from an iPhone to an Android phone. Because it’s wireless, you won’t have to worry about connecting the two phones with a cord when using the Switch To Android app. You can…

TikTok is now testing a “dislike” button for comments, which will allow users to remove “abusive and hateful content or behaviour that violates our Community Guidelines.” Just as the blog post noted, the video-sharing platform will let individuals identify comments they believe to be irrelevant or inappropriate. When a user…

An investor in Twitter Inc. has filed a securities class action lawsuit against Tesla CEO Elon Musk, alleging that the latter neglected to disclose his 5% ownership of the social media company when he was legally required to do so. Lawsuits allege that the delay allowed Tesla CEO Elon Musk…

The Revenue Act of the government of Kenya will raise its Digital Service Tax (DST) from 1.5% to 3%, saying it wants to boost domestic revenue and reduce the country’s fiscal deficit. The increased rates recommended by the Treasury Department in the country’s Finance Bill are expected to be approved…

Zoom has launched Zoom IQ for Sales, a “conversation intelligence software” that uses artificial intelligence to analyse sales meetings and deals to provide key insights, actions, and content. As part of the announcement, the company says sales leaders can use such data to help make better-informed management decisions regarding their sales…

Twitter Inc., says it has acquired Dublin-based start-up, OpenBack, with confirmation by the push notification company stating, “OpenBack is joining Twitter and will be shutting down on April 19, 2022.” The announcement was made by Twitter’s Head of Consumer Product, Jay Sullivan, who claims that millions of people visit Twitter…

Twitter has announced it is introducing a new feature that will allow users to remove themselves from conversations they don’t want to be a part of. As part of the announcement, the company says it is an initial test that is available on the web version of the platform. Though…

Vivo has unveiled the X Fold, the company’s first foldable phone. The X Fold, like Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold series and its competitors, features a big 8.03-inch folding screen on the inside for tablet-style use and a more typical phone-sized display on the outside — in this case, 6.53 inches.…

Horizon Worlds, Meta’s social metaverse platform for Quest VR headsets, is soon going to be available on mobile phones and maybe even game consoles. The company says it is now developing new ways for creators to make money on the platform. Notably, a select few Horizon creators will be allowed to sell…

Google is planning to prevent users from installing “outdated” apps from its Play Store that may not have the latest privacy and security features. “Starting on November 1, 2022, existing apps that don’t target an API level within two years of the latest major Android release version will not be…

Meta (formerly Facebook) wants to introduce “in-app tokens that would be centrally controlled by the company”, a virtual currency which is nicknamed “Zuck Bucks”. As reported by the Financial Times, the company plans to integrate virtual currencies that users can use across its apps, such as Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram.  Meta may be…

Meta has added a new “sharing to Reels” feature that lets Facebook users post Reels from third-party apps. This announcement comes just weeks after the company made its TikTok-cloned feature available to “more than 150 countries across the globe”. With this latest move, Facebook wants more original content from its…

Finally, Twitter has confirmed that it is working on an ‘edit’ feature, which the company claims wasn’t an April Fools’ prank. In the Tweet thread, the company announced that it will soon start experimenting with an edit button, but only on its monthly subscription service at first. “We’re kicking off testing within @TwitterBlue Labs…