Author: Tapiwa Matthew Mutisi

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…

Evan Thomas Spiegel (26 years) is an American Internet entrepreneur. He is the co-founder and CEO of the American multinational technology and social media company Snap Inc., which he created (as Snapchat Inc.) with Bobby Murphy and Reggie Brown while they were students at Stanford University. After the market’s close, the parent company of Snapchat…

Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, released its eLTE SmartGrid solution to speed up the digital transformation of electric power companies. An electric power system involves the generation, transmission, transformation, distribution, and consumption of electricity. Power grid development faces many challenges in each of these phases.…

Many people carry smartphones or iPads with the best current technology called 4G. We watch videos and communicate with friends around the world. While this technology is advanced, its throughput speed is too slow and its reactive speed or latency is too long to guide autonomous vehicles or support virtual…

Snapchat launched in 2012 as a mobile app that allows users to send photos that vanish within seconds. The company rebranded as Snap Inc last year, and its $3.4 billion public listing was the hottest technology offering in three years. Snap Inc shares plunged in after-hours trading, after the parent…

Facebook had another strong quarter, beating estimates to start 2017. It scored $8.03 billion in revenue and $1.04 GAAP actual EPS in Q1 compared to $0.87 EPS estimate. It earned that from 1.94 billion users, up from 1.86 billion last quarter, growing at a faster 4.3 percent compared to 3.91 perecent…

Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV. Apple’s four software platforms — iOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS — provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people with breakthrough…

Adidas AG is a German multinational corporation, headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany, that designs and manufactures shoes, clothing and accessories. It is the largest sportswear manufacturer in Europe, and the second biggest in the world. In 2014, Adidas also strengthened its global brand position by adding Manchester United to its portfolio…

All that glitters is not gold. When you hear the term “alternative reality” or “parallel universe” our minds immediately jump to science fiction. It is a concept that many people speculate but in the end there is no scientific evidence that such a place exists. However there is something very…

Snap, Crackle, Drop… Snap (SNAP), the parent company of Snapchat, whiffed on sales numbers and posted a staggering loss in its first earnings report since going public in March. The company reported a net loss of $2.2 billion (yes, with a “B”) for the quarter, due in large part to…

Reality finally strikes Facebook pertaining fake news that it recently deleted more than 30,000 fake accounts before the recent French election. Facebook is now engaged in a very similar campaign in Britain, where it is eliminating thousands of fake accounts and warning users about the problem of fake news in…

On Tuesday, shares of United Airlines’ parent company soared to an all-time high (…rather surprising), after it revealed strong performance in April on several revenue metrics. Obviously, there is genuine justification for our surprise,  and that is inevitable. What’s really surprising is that, despite, United Airlines being linked to dead…

Snapchat is known and used by many as a social media tool that lets you easily talk with friends, view Live Stories from around the world, and explore news in Discover. But I strongly believe Snapchat is one powerful business tool that no one is talking about and exploiting its…

Coca-Cola announced plans to transition to a total beverage company by reshaping its business growth strategy based on changing consumer tastes and buying habits. This new strategy, according to President and Chief Operating Officer James Quincey, requires a tighter focus on building and launching “consumer-centric” brands, including more low- and no-sugar…