If you’ve ever used Uber or your phone’s auto-correct feature, you’ve used artificial intelligence. It seems that “artificial intelligence” (AI) is everywhere these days, but what does it actually mean? How does it benefit us in our daily lives? Artificial intelligence’s effects on our daily lives can be determined by understanding it. Artificial intelligence (AI) […]

Storage and power consumption have caused many users to experience trouble browsing over the years. In order to bridge this gap, Google is introducing two new features that will make browsing easier. Memory Saver and Energy Saver are Google’s two new performance settings that can be found in the Chrome browser. According to Google, the […]

What is PayPal? PayPal is an online payment system that enables users to send money to friends and family, pay for transactions, and accept payments when selling goods or services. To protect your funds and details, PayPal has set up security precautions like encryption and purchase protection. In 2015, PayPal, a former eBay subsidiary, was […]

Telecom infrastructure provider, Bandwidth and Cloud Services (BCS) Group has commissioned the first multi-million dollar rail fibre optic project to link Zimbabwe and Africa with broadband services leveraging availably rail infrastructure. The project is scheduled to position Zimbabwe as Africa’s internet traffic epicentre. Dr Jenfan Muswere, the minister of information communication technologies, postal services, and […]

The Africa Blockchain Center has announced the graduation of 105 blockchain developers under its Blockchain Programming training course. The graduation occurred today after the students had engaged in a 6-month training, with the 105 graduates pooled from Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, Zambia, South Africa and the Benin Republic. The CEO of Africa Blockchain Center, Jefferson Mkungusi, […]

Five Africans won the Data Analytics Hackathon, held by 10Alytics and Mustard Insights. Nigerians and other Africans are rewarded for their data expertise through one of the 10Alytics’ creative projects, the Data Analytics Hackathon. Over 1,686 entries were received for the two-day virtual competition, which was held on December 3 and 4, 2022, with 44% […]

Stillmark and Jack Dorsey’s Block, Inc. led a seed funding round that brought in a total of $2 million for the Bitcoin mining startup Gridless. The company recently made the announcement that it had achieved its goal of bringing electricity to off-the-grid areas in Kenya. The CEO of Gridless, Erik Hersman, was quoted as saying […]

National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) Plc has entered into a partnership with Blockstation Inc., Sophus Consulting, and blockchain technology company TK Tech Africa Limited to release a certification program.  NASD is an Over-the-Counter securities exchange for the trading of unlisted securities and is collaborating on an accredited certification program for financial professionals. In an […]

The leading multinational computer technology firm Microsoft plans to train five million Nigerian youths in Information Technology, artificial intelligence and other skills. Microsoft’s Country Manager for Nigeria and Ghana, Mrs Ola Williams, made the disclosure during a dinner organised by Art of Technology (AOT) Lagos 4.0 with a theme: “Talent Acceleration and a Smarter Lagos.” […]

Google has accused North Korean hackers of exploiting the fatal  ‘Halloween crowd crush’ to distribute malicious software to internet users in South Korea. The Halloween crush is a fatal event that occurred on October 29, 2022, where thousands of fun lovers crowded alleyways during Halloween festivities in the Itaewon neighbourhood of Seoul, South Korea. The […]

The top trending lists are revealed in Google’s Year in Search, an annual review highlighting what people search for to see, learn, and do. According to this year’s Year in Search results, Nigerians are more interested than ever in politics, entertainment, sports, lifestyle, and famous people. The 2022 Year in Search lists provides a quick […]

The Microsoft (MSFT) Security Intelligence team has discovered that hacker DEV-0139 has been using Telegram group chats to target wealthy cryptocurrency funds. Investment funds and rich traders find it very difficult to deal with cryptocurrencies due to exchange fees. They must be improved to lessen the impact on margins and profits as they are identified […]

Google search’s new topic filters make it easier to refine results or expand searches, as Google revealed today that it is making it simpler for users to explore related topics and drill down on a search.  There are already a number of filters in search that can help you separate your results into videos, news, […]

Kenyan startup Uncover Skincare, which makes cosmetics and skincare specifically for African women, has raised $1 million in seed funding to expand its business throughout Kenya and into Nigeria. CEO Sneha Mehta, COO Jade Oyateru, and Advisor Catherine Lee started Uncover Skincare in 2020. Their goal was to change the African skincare industry by making […]

#invisiblechallenge on short-form video hosting site TikTok could expose devices to information-stealing malware, the Nigerian Communications Commission’s Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) advised. The Invisible Challenge on TikTok involves encircling a subject who is supposed to be naked with a partially see-through body contouring filter. According to an NCC-CSIRT caution, threat actors are using […]

Nigeria has unveiled Omeife, Africa’s first humanoid, to advance the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and technology in the country. Omeife was unveiled by Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, in the nation’s capital Abuja. As the first African humanoid with near-human resemblance, Omeife has language competency, movement, navigation, and behavioural intelligence with AI and […]

Technology has significantly evolved over the years, improving the internet experience globally. There is now easier and more affordable access to a plethora of diverse information.  This advancement has also made human interactions more seamless across business operations and relationship building among individuals, organisations and nations, among other human endeavours. More than ever, the world […]

Mozilla Inc., which owns the Firefox web browser, has announced that it has completed the acquisition of two Canadian businesses in order to advance its metaverse agenda and allow the entire Hubs community to benefit from Active Replica’s proficiency in creating captivating virtual events. The company acquired Vancouver-based virtual spaces and events business Active Replica […]

A South African fintech company called Revio has taken measures to enable customers access to multiple payment methods and ensure they are done successfully. Reports say 30% of African payments fail. A fragmented payments landscape, incorrect cards, dormant accounts, and increased dispute rates cause digital firms throughout the continent to lose $14 billion in recurring […]

Leading global cryptocurrency exchange, Bitget announces that it has registered in Seychelles to facilitate its global expansion.   The cryptocurrency exchange, which operates in a decentralized manner without a specific headquarters, with regional hubs in strategic markets, has plans to set up more regional hubs in the future.  So far, the leading cryptocurrency exchange has gone […]