Concerns regarding the security of Worldcoin’s biometric data gathering have prompted privacy regulators to look into the ID firm. Worldcoin is attracting the attention of privacy regulators all around the world weeks after its global launch, with Kenya’s government even going so far as to shut down the service permanently. The Silicon Valley-backed worldwide ID […]

OpenAI’s AI chatbot, ChatGPT, is now available on Android after two months on iOS.  The Android app will be released in sections to US, India, Bangladesh, and Brazil clients. Next week, OpenAI will expand the app. A subscription unlocks GPT-4 and other features in OpenAI’s ChatGPT Android app. Google Play offers the ChatGPT Android app […]

Threads, which was just released by Meta and is thought to be a strong competitor to Elon Musk’s Twitter, is reportedly being taken over by several fake crypto accounts.  Some of the most well-known crypto users on Twitter have started to tell other crypto users on Threads about the rise of fake crypto accounts on […]

GoldPesa, a blockchain technology startup, established a blockchain academy in Nairobi, Kenya, providing crypto aficionados with a unique opportunity. The company has released a statement stating that the new facility would help to “close the knowledge gap and dissipate myths around blockchain-related digital assets and web 3. GoldPesa Academy Kenya, situated in ABC Place, Westlands […]

The most prominent cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced a partnership between its educational arm, Binance Academy, and Coursera, one of the largest online education platforms in the world, with over 124 million learners enrolled. The result of this partnership will be a full suite of learning programs that will roll out over the next several […]

The South Africa Government has requested that all Bitcoin exchanges in the country must obtain licenses before the end of the year.  South Africa’s financial watchdog, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), which is in charge of overseeing the country’s finances, sent out the warning. Some weeks ago, there were reports about the new licencing […]

Nokia, a major player in the technology industry, has announced a new agreement with Red Hat that will see the Finnish tech giant shift its cloud infrastructure and container operations to Red Hat. Under this partnership, which has also resulted in the transfer of certain Nokia employees to Red Hat, the two companies will work […]

Phone manufacturers like Samsung have refused to comply with regulations set forth by Kenya’s information and communications technology (ICT) regulator, the Communications Authority (CA). In 2018, the CA released detailed rules outlining the required capabilities and technical criteria for mobile devices imported into Kenya. These rules apply to a wide variety of electronic gadgets, such […]

OpenAI Inc., the company that made ChatGPT, has been sued for getting “vast amounts” of personal information to teach its artificial intelligence models for profit.  Sixteen people with fake names recently sued the company and Microsoft, which is its biggest backer, saying that ChatGPT-based AI products got their personal information and shared it without their […]

When AI changed the way the internet worked last year, many people saw it as a chance to make new and interesting jobs or side hustles. Companies that were trying to be the best at AI were very focused driven. Many people hope that the speed and efficiency of AI will lead to more job […]

Xiaomi is ecstatic to share the news that they will be launching the all-new Redmi 12 in Nigeria after much anticipation.  The Redmi 12 establishes a new standard for smartphones in the entry-level market because it is both packed with excellent capabilities at a low price.  This smartphone is sure to capture consumers who are […]

At a recent Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) Thought Leadership Programme, industry experts discussed the profound impact of 5G technology on Nigeria’s economy and various sectors. Mrs Onyinye Ikenna-Emeka, the General Manager of Fixed Broadband at MTN Nigeria Communications, emphasized the potential of 5G to enhance efficiency and productivity for both Small and Medium Enterprises […]

The gaming sector has grown into a lucrative, international industry with a broad and large audience. Gambling has risen in South Africa. This is due to better technology, rising game popularity, and a vibrant developer community. At Johannesburg’s Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct, South African kids learn how to succeed in the gaming and animation sectors. […]

Members of the Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON) have elected new leaders to run the group from 2023 to 2025. According to a report, Mr Bimbo Abioye, who used to be an accountant but is now an IT executive, has been chosen President of ISPON. He takes over from the president who just […]

Regulators in the United States have taken steps to prevent Microsoft from finalizing its $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard, the publisher of the popular gaming franchise, “Call of Duty.” The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) raised concerns that the deal, which would be the largest in the history of the video game industry, could […]

itel, a major worldwide smartphone brand, has officially introduced the itel S23, its newest and most advanced flagship gadget.  This revolutionary smartphone establishes a new benchmark for mobile technology by providing features that are at the cutting edge of technological advancement as well as great performance to improve the overall quality of the user experience. […]

Founder of ChatGPT and CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman, has compared the impact of AI on education to that of calculators, stating that while AI tools will revolutionize education, they will not replace the process of learning itself. Altman defended the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in education during a talk at Keio University […]

Shareit, a global app for streaming material and sharing files is going to make smartphone users’ lives better. SHAREit Group said in a statement that the SHAREit App had been updated to do more things so that users can get the most out of their mobile experience and be more efficient. Karam Malhotra, Partner and […]

Elon Musk’s Twitter is getting harder and harder to use for people who don’t pay the $8 per month Twitter Blue registration fee.  According to a new story, Twitter is going to limit the number of direct messages (DMs) that users who are not blue can send each day. In a tweet by world-famous Android […]

Safaricom has excitedly announced that it has welcomed the investment made by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA). The announcement follows the equity investment and guarantees into the mobile network operator. Chief Executive Officer of Safaricom PLC Peter Ndegwa stated that he, along with the other members of the […]