Author: Smart Megwai

With the addition of a biometric screen lock, WhatsApp users can protect their messages and ensure that unauthorised individuals are unable to gain access to their accounts. In Android devices, the fingerprint scanner is used, and in iPhones, Touch ID or Face ID is used. Making a screen lock for…

This year’s most popular passwords have been disclosed by NordPass, revealing some of the worst passwords for 2021 that people around the world are using.  According to cybersecurity experts, common, simple passwords continue to make the annual weak password list despite repeated warnings. This is a disturbing pattern, especially in…

So, just how real is the Apple car? Apple’s mysterious automobile project appears to be shifting focus to fully autonomous vehicles without a driver, pedals, or even steering wheel. Apple’s interest in reimagining the automobile began years ago, but each new leak faded quickly. This time around, Apple’s Kevin Lynch,…

With its reputation as a privacy-focused alternative to Google Search, DuckDuckGo has now released an ‘App Tracking Protection’ tool that works in a similar way to Apple’s own solution to disable hidden trackers in other apps. With the release of iOS 14.5 and the introduction of App Tracking Transparency, Apple…

When put to the test, a Barbie doll passed the biometric verification scan and was verified as a real human. Throughout the years, Instagram bots have become particularly widespread, swiftly following a huge number of profiles, leaving comments, and sending direct messages. Although the issue is not specific to Instagram,…

Through the LG smart TV App Store, users can now access Apple Music. Apple has been working on bringing its music streaming service on other devices and platforms for several years. Apple just announced that the PlayStation 5 will now support Apple Music. Apple Music is available on a variety…

Researchers are warning that hyper-realistic 3D avatars in the virtual world could have a severe impact on the body image of young people in the actual world as the excitement surrounding so-called metaverse continues to rise.  The metaverse is a fascinating virtual environment in which people could interact with one…

Changes are being made to TikTok in an effort to prevent deadly challenges and hoaxes from spreading on the network. Generally speaking, TikTok is an excellent social networking platform that allows users to unwind by watching humorous videos, viral phenomena, and engaging challenges. In some cases, though, it may be…

Qualcomm said today that it is developing an ARM-based processor for Windows PCs that will compete with Apple’s M-series silicon in the company’s Mac portfolio. The chip is expected to hit the market in 2023 and will be available for purchase immediately after release.  Qualcomm isn’t a newcomer to the…

Sonos is releasing a firmware update for its Arc, Beam, Playbar, Playbase, and Amp devices that support the DTS audio codec. When it comes to audio codecs, Sonos is famed for not including the DTS codec on their products, preferring instead to use Dolby Atmos instead. Since Blu-ray players and…

Uber Technologies Inc. is re-introducing shared ride, which had been halted during the pandemic, with a revised offer aimed at decreasing losses.  The company said that a test program for its new shared ride feature, which allows strangers to share a car heading in the same direction, has begun in…

There has been another hacker group operating in Africa’s telecoms space, and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a public warning about it. Lyceum (also known as Hexane, Siamesekitten, or Spirlin) has been targeting telecommunications, ISPs, and MFAs in Africa with improved malware in recent politically motivated cyberespionage assaults.…

A massive data centre construction project is being undertaken by Saudi Arabia’s top digital company, stc, just after successfully completing the first two phases. It will provide world-class seamless data distribution with energy optimisation solutions, which will be aligned with the Kingdom’s environmental sustainability goals. The new phase of creating…

Social media platforms have made live-stream shopping a main priority, with popular social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest all hosting their own shopping live-streams with high-profile entrepreneurs in an effort to maximise their respective commerce potential. YouTube is also attempting to break into the market, with a…

With the funding of a Series A round of $18 million, Africa Health Holdings, a healthcare startup that operates numerous facilities in Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria, will be able to expand its “tech-forward healthcare system” throughout the three countries. A number of investors, including TRB Advisors, Breyer Capital, M3, Inc.,…

Changing the default browser in Windows 11 has already become more difficult, and now Microsoft is taking things a step further by restricting applications such as EdgeDeflector. The usage of third-party applications such as EdgeDeflector and even Firefox has been proposed as a solution to Microsoft’s requirement that customers use…

Starting today, Samsung will begin rolling out its One UI 4 software upgrade to customers who own the Samsung Galaxy S 21, S21 Plus, and S21 Ultra. In addition to additional theming choices, keyboard improvements, and privacy settings, the upgrade is built on this year’s Android 12 operating system, which…

A business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce platform developed by global logistics company DP World in the United Arab Emirates has launched in Kenya, with ambitions to expand the service to other nations throughout Africa in the coming months. After establishing operations in Rwanda and announcing its next target, which is to expand…

Investments of $3.4 million (€3 million) have been made by Toyota Tsusho Corporation, CFAO Group, DOB Equity and InfraCo Africa in the electric motorcycle startup Zembo to assist it to expand its business. As of 2018, the company Zembo, a French start-up with a presence in Uganda, was selling electric…

When it comes to digital technology, insurance is lagging behind other financial services. Although there have been a few startups in the current digital insurance field like Tractable and Lemonade, it hasn’t risen to prominence as quickly as other industries like payments or lending. Despite the existence of huge players…