Sam Altman was present at an invitation-only OpenAI event that took place in the Muson Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, on May 19, 2023. The event was attended by a number of entrepreneurs, investors, and executives working in the technology industry. The event consisted of two parts: a question and answer period and a chance to […]

The highly anticipated ChatGPT software for Apple iOS has been released by OpenAI, the top artificial intelligence research organization, and represents a huge advancement in conversational AI technology. “Since ChatGPT was released, we’ve heard from users that they love using it on the go,” the news says. “We’re releasing the ChatGPT app for iOS.”  With […]

Elon Musk has selected esteemed advertising executive, Linda Yaccarino to assume the day-to-day leadership of Twitter in an effort to turn around the fortunes of the platform, which he acquired for $44 billion last year. Musk hinted at the hiring of Yaccarino recently, announcing in a tweet that he had chosen a woman to take […]

Internet browsers can potentially put your privacy and sensitive information at risk as they often collect data about your online activities. This includes websites you visited, search queries, and location information.  This data can be used by advertising companies, third-party trackers, or even malicious actors to build profiles about your interests, behaviour, and preferences. Browsers […]

EasyDetect is an innovative fraud detection tool that was released by the Nigerian startup Dojah to protect digital enterprises from fraudulent activities on the internet.  Dojah is a leading provider of identity verification solutions for digital businesses that are onboarding consumers from Africa. EasyDetect gives businesses the ability to identify and prevent fraudulent behaviours on […]

Google has launched its foldable smartphone through a video on Twitter and YouTube showcasing a Pixel phone featuring a vertical hinge that can be unfolded to reveal a tablet-like display.  This unveiling comes ahead of Google’s upcoming annual developer conference, scheduled to take place at its headquarters in Mountain View, California.  Speculations suggest that during […]

Do you love staying up-to-date with the latest fashion trends and always strive to look your best? You are stunning, and with a little effort, you can capture your beauty perfectly in smartphone camera shots.  Who says you need to book pricey professional photography sessions constantly? There are plenty of affordable options available that can […]

Find out how you fared on the recently revealed 2023 Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB)/UTME results. If you took the test, you’re probably eager to learn how you fared. Be careful to check your score in the midst of all the buzz and excitement about the test, as it will help you determine what to […]

Google Cloud has announced the Google Cloud Security AI Workbench, which uses generative AI models to obtain improved insight into the threat environment, following in the tracks of Microsoft. The Security AI suite was driven by Sec-PaLM, a security platform with a large language model (LLM) created exclusively for cybersecurity use cases. The goal is […]

In order to show appreciation to those who use Huawei smartphones in South Africa, the company has launched an incredible promotion called HUAWEI Battery Replacement.  Customers have the opportunity to purchase an original battery replacement that is tailored to their particular device model for a remarkably low price, beginning at just R149.00, thanks to a […]

+OneX, solutions and systems supplier for South African IT giant Reunert Group, has reached an agreement to acquire MMC, a privately owned cybersecurity and managed services firm, for an undisclosed amount. By acquiring MMC, +OneX has expanded its range of cloud and digital transformation services to include cybersecurity and Compliance as a Service (CaaS). MMC […]

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a public alert on cybercriminal gangs that are disseminating malware using AI-generated YouTube videos via its Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT). This was contained in a news statement dated March 26th, 2023, and signed by Reuben Muoka, NCC Director of Public Affairs. According to the statement, those […]

A partnership between two institutes of information technology, OpenLabs Ghana and AltSchool Africa, will train young people in Ghana in the development of digital content and provide them with employable skills. By providing them with a variety of adaptable online digital learning tools, the collaboration will also appeal to women who are interested in the […]

There has been a notable increase in the number of phishing attacks throughout many African countries.  Kaspersky Labs, a market leader in the cybersecurity industry, has announced its plans to expand globally. As of the most up-to-date data provided by the company, Kaspersky’s anti-phishing system successfully blocked over 500 million attempts to access global websites […]

Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has revealed that a partnership between Nigeria and Ghana in the IT sector will strengthen bilateral ties and create a more robust IT ecosystem in Africa. This statement was made by NITDA’s Director-General, Kashifu Inuwa, during a three-day working visit by a group from the Ghanaian National Information […]

The Law Firm of Olumide Babalola LP will organise the first edition of her annual privacy and data protection conference, “PrivCon Nigeria,” on March 22, 2023, at the AGIP hall in the Muson Centre in Lagos, Nigeria. The conference will centre on privacy and data security concerns. The theme of the conference is “Building Foundations […]

Facebook and Instagram parent company, Meta, has launched a program recently called ‘Take It Down’ to curb the spread of “revenge porn”, also called non-consensual images or videos of teenagers on Facebook and Instagram. Revenge porn results in the public humiliation of victims when their non-consensual explicit images or videos are publicly shared or viewed. […]

We both recognize the importance of smartphones in everyday life. Working from home, gaining access to crucial data, and engaging with coworkers are more productive. These tools have allowed people who couldn’t previously use technology to have access to it. Using accessibility capabilities like voice recognition, screen readers, and magnifiers, people who are deaf or […]

Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem, has added more African currencies, including the Liberian Dollar (LRD), Sierra Leonean Leone (SLL), Gambian Dalasi (GMD), Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO), and Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE), to its list of currencies to increase Africa’s accessibility of cryptocurrencies.  This development was announced in Binance’s latest move to expand its […]

MTN, the biggest mobile network in Africa, had informed its customers in advance that a “network freeze” would be necessary and would take effect on February 24, 2023. Following the MTN notification, many Nigerians have gone into panic mode with less than 48 hours until the eagerly awaited presidential polls. Because many people mistook this […]