Author: Tapiwa Matthew Mutisi

Yesterday during the Google’s I/O developer conference, CEO Sundar Pichai greeted the assembled press and attendees with news that the company will be focusing heavily on Artificial Intelligence (AI) both for its services and research. The new Google.ai site and division will focus on artificial intelligence, deep learning and building…

Here is another one from Google: Google’s I/O 2017 developer conference isn’t just about it’s search engine getting smarter. The company has also announced that YouTube’s 360-degree videos are coming soon to TVs, expanding beyond smartphones and web browsers for the first time. “It’s not just about the size of the…

Google Store (formerly Android Market) is a digital distribution service operated and developed by Google. It serves as the official app store for the Android operating system, allowing users to browse and download applications developed with the Android software development kit (SDK) and published through Google. Google Play also serves as a digital media store,…

South African power utility, Eskom’s joint initiative with Chinese electronics giant Huawei to develop smart grid innovations is expected to deliver energy more efficiently to customers. The collaboration aims to accelerate digital transformation in the power industry in South Africa, through the development of Internet of Things solutions, cloud-based technologies…

Silicon Valley loves a good battle. Whether it’s Facebook vs Google, Apple vs Samsung, or Uber vs Lyft, competitors duking it out for users is woven into the fabric of the tech industry. One of the most interesting battles currently shaping up is Instagram vs Snapchat—specifically in terms of stories,…

For many music fans, myself included, the MP3 holds a deeper meaning than just a file format. The MP3 is dead, according to its creators, who say that the digital audio encoding format has lost relevance in a world of new technology. The Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits, part of…

Facebook has long wanted to compete with TV for ad dollars — it boasted TV-sized audiences and liked to talk about people using Facebook alongside their favorite shows or the big game. Facebook is planning a grand entrance into TV this June. Now Facebook is saying, out loud, that it doesn’t…

Well, if you’ve been paying any close attention to what the social media giant, Facebook, is up to lately, you’ll know that artificial intelligence (AI) and conversational chat bots are two of the most important initiatives for the company. Yesterday, the Facebook Artificial Intelligence Research group (FAIR) announced a new initiative that…

Microsoft Windows users, brace yourselves. People are worried a second wave of cyberattacks could strike around the world as a new week starts and as employees return to their desks and log onto their computers. The unprecedented ransomware attack that on Friday locked up computers across the globe including UK…

Despite being abandoned by Microsoft over three years ago, Windows XP is still the world’s third-most popular operating system. According to the latest statistics, it is still installed on 7.04 percent of computers around the world, eclipsed only by Windows 7 and Windows 10. Windows XP is considered one of Microsoft’s greatest operating systems.…

Volvo and Audi’s new cars will come with Android built-in. Audi and Volvo are making a very public commitment to Google after pledging to build Android into their next generation of cars. Rather than simply enabling your smartphone to interact with the vehicle, Google’s software will be the operating system for these…

What is ransomware? Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts a user’s data, then demands payment in exchange for unlocking the data. This attack used a piece of malicious software called “WanaCyptor 2.0” or WannaCry, that exploits a vulnerability in Windows. Microsoft released a patch (a software update that fixes the…

Netflix is no longer available for your rooted Android phone. And its all in the name of preventing piracy…but, wait a minute…what’s rooting a phone? Answering your question: rooting is the Android equivalent of jailbreaking, a means of unlocking the operating system so you can install unapproved apps, deleted unwanted…

Microsoft Build (often stylised as //build/) is an annual conference event held by Microsoft, aimed towards software engineers and web developers using Windows, Windows Phone, Microsoft Azure and other Microsoft technologies. Well, now that we all know what Microsoft Build is all about. Microsoft just wrapped up its Build developer…

It’s still a long way from a billion installs, though. Windows 10’s install base is still growing steadily. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced that the Operating System (OS) now has 500 million monthly active devices, up from 400 million last September. That’s significant progress, though it’s still much slower than…

New Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems will identify and deprioritize any suspect content. Facebook regularly tweaks your news feed to make sure you only see “quality” posts and ads. It’s banned fake news sites from using the Facebook ad network, added an easy way to report  false news posts, and has even…

Now that the Windows 10 Creators Update is rolling out to PCs across the world, Microsoft is ready to start talking about its next big OS upgrade. And it packs in even more new features than the last big update. Don’t expect any catchy new names though: It’s called the Fall…

It’s really good see two longtime rivals having to put aside their differences for the sake of music and money. This is good news for any iTunes holdouts who plan on using Windows 10 S. In what way is it good news? Now, here’s something you probably weren’t expecting: Apple…

The DHS hasn’t made a final decision, but it still remains a possibility that they will ban laptops and tablets from entering the US. The Department of Homeland Security is considering banning all carry-on laptops on flights from Europe to the United States. This rule change would represent an expansion…

Opera is a web browser for Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems, developed by Opera Software. It uses the Blink layout engine. Opera is doubling down on social in its battle for browser relevance. Here is some good news. Thanks to add-ons and extensions, modern browsers are capable of much…