#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 […]

Microsoft has announced the addition of a sign language view option to the Microsoft Teams platform. The feature improves accessibility on Teams by allowing users to prioritize up to two other participants’ videos, so they stay visible and in a consistent location. People who are deaf or hard of hearing can keep interpreters and others […]

Global telecommunication and satellite provider OneWeb is expanding its presence in Africa, as it has announced up to three partnership deals in weeks. OneWeb, on Friday, reported that it had gotten into a five-year agreement with Q-KON Africa to distribute low-Earth orbit(LEO) satellite connectivity services in Africa. Q-KON Africa will be in charge of providing […]

Scotland has made history by being the first nation in the world to issue a code of practice covering the ethical use of biometric data such as DNA and other types of genetic information. The code of practice, which went into effect on Wednesday, November 16, is intended to provide the law enforcement community with […]

Google Hangouts Web app has finally been shut down. The instant messaging cross-platform developed by Google operated from 15th May 2013 to 1st November 2022. The end of Hangouts was first announced in 2018. The delisting of the hangouts mobile app from both android and iOS devices followed in July 2022. Users of Hangouts got […]

A digital enabler in the area, stc has deployed an Ericsson AI-based Cognitive Software solution to enhance customer experience and network performance. For better network optimization, the cognitive software makes use of automation, big data scalability, speed, accuracy, and consistency. It does proactive analysis of the 4G and 5G Radio Access Network (RAN). Mohammed Albadrani, […]

Seclore, a data-centric security platform, has reached a strategic partnership with Tech First Gulf (TFG), an IT infrastructure and Cybersecurity Value Add Distributor, to deliver protection over the digital asset for Africa’s most prominent businesses. This development is geared against continuously escalating incidences of cyber threats and assaults, which have ravaged over 40% of African […]

Today, Google announced a new Chromecast that will support streaming in high definition (HD) and come with remote control. As the product’s official name suggests, the Chromecast with Google TV (HD) is being released in 19 countries, including the United States, and the Google TV is available in over 19 African countries. This news comes […]

The American multinational software company Adobe Inc. has reached a deal to buy the cloud-based design tool Figma. According to the announcement made by Adobe, the acquisition deal is approximately $20 billion in cash and stock.  Over the past few years, Figma has become known as a cutting-edge, collaborative design platform that is a strong […]

Userpilot, a product-led platform built for SaaS companies, has raised $4.6 million in its latest funding round led by Silicon Badia with some partners, namely ScOp Ventures and 500 Global. This new funding round follows its previous round, in which it secured $1.2 million last year. The platform was designed to aid companies in achieving […]

Google and Ericsson continue to show off the package on network slicing by introducing several network slices on a single device that support both consumer and enterprise applications, bringing the full spectrum of 5G advantages closer to consumers. Together, the ecosystem partners supported multiple slices on an Android 13 smartphone, supporting consumer and enterprise (work […]

Spotify, a digital music, podcast, and video streaming service that provides users with access to millions of songs and other content made by creators worldwide, has extended the free trial period for its premium service to three months. Spotify made the announcement in a blog post on Monday. It said that eligible free users and […]

Snapplify, One of the leading global edtech companies, has launched its Teacha! brand in East Africa, making thousands of teaching resources immediately available to teachers With Teacha! resource marketplace, teachers can buy and sell their teaching resources online, which includes downloadable lesson plans, worksheets, presentations, interactive lessons, assessments, summaries, flashcards, posters, clip art, book covers, […]

aYo Holdings, an African insurtech, has taken the next step in its continuing technological transformation by implementing a cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to support its ambitious growth goals across the continent. MTN owns 100% of aYo, which has more than 16 million customers using its microinsurance products in Uganda, Ghana, Zambia, and Côte […]

Kaspersky, a Russian multinational cybersecurity and anti-virus provider has announced the launch of a new Windows Incident Response training course. The purpose of this was to provide in-house cybersecurity teams and information security professionals with the opportunity to expand their analytic skills in the incident response domain, particularly while they are in the midst of […]

Instabug, an Egyptian startup that helps mobile developers monitor, discover, and fix bugs in their apps, has raised $46 million in a Series B round led by Insight Partners. The funding comes a little over two years after the company received $5 million in a Series A round led by Accel, which increased its investment […]

Red Hat Inc., the world’s largest provider of open source solutions, has established a partnership to advance software-defined cars at the edge. The businesses anticipate expanding an innovation ecosystem centered on the Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System, which provides a functional-safety certified Linux operating system base for the continued expansion of GM‘s Ultifi software platform. […]

Microsoft continues to release updates in which it unveils a series of new features for Windows 11. Sequel to this upgrade, users will have to keep updating their system to keep to date with the recent features. In lieu of this, hackers are now attempting to deceive users by delivering fake Windows 11 upgrades that […]