- Humane, a San Francisco-based AI company, has unveiled its groundbreaking creation: the AI Pin – a compact, screenless device that you can attach to your clothing using a magnet.This pocket-sized digital assistant aims to revolutionize our interaction with artificial intelligence,…
- Remember when Elon promised a truth-seeking AI to unravel the secrets of the universe?It is no secret that Elon Musk is not a fan of bland, politically correct bots. Driven by his compulsion to add that Musk-flavored pizzazz to everything, his AI firm, xAI has just created Grok to
- Almost everything is connected to the internet, making your experiences limited to internet connection. When you lose your internet connection, this can be very frustrating, as you will no longer have access to these applications and activities. With Google Chromebook, there are a variety of…
- Email services all have their maximum attachment file size limit. If you attach a file of over 25 MB on Gmail, you'll be prompted to upload it to Google Drive and send the link to that file. Also, when you try to upload large files on the Apple
- The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is accelerating, and with it, the battery supply chain is gaining remarkable momentum. Recent data from Counterpoint's Global EV Battery Tracker revealed a surge in global EV battery capacity during the first half of 2023, growing by an impressive 54% year-on-…
- Samsung has announced the launch of a new comprehensive artificial intelligence called Galaxy AI which will be available on its Galaxy phones from early next year. Galaxy AI offers a comprehensive mobile AI experience, combining on-device AI innovations developed by Samsung and…
- Resetting a Google Pixel Watch can be necessary for various reasons, whether you're troubleshooting issues, preparing to sell or give away the device, or simply looking to start fresh. A reset returns the smartwatch to its factory settings, erasing all user data and customized settings. While the…
- According to Counterpoint Research, smartphone shipments in the region experienced a 2% year-on-year (YoY) decline but marked a promising 3% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase.
- Apple Inc. has resolved its substantial dispute with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), agreeing to a $25 million payment to settle accusations of discriminatory hiring practices. The company was accused of preferential treatment towards immigrant workers over U.S. citizens and permanent…
- Roku is a brand of digital media players and smart TVs. These devices are designed to stream content from various online platforms, allowing users to access a wide range of channels, including popular streaming services, news, sports, and more.The Roku streaming devices connect to your TV and your…
- Here are the most important stories we are tracking today, Friday, November 10, 2023.Telecoms giant MTN plans to exit three African marketsThe pan-African telecom operator, MTN is in discussions for a potential "orderly exit" from operations in Guinea-Bissau, Guinea-Conakry, and Liberia as it aims…
- Omegle, a well-known video chat platform that paired users with random strangers, has ceased operations after 14 years, following misuse of the service and growing attention from online safety authorities.The platform's founder Leif K-Brooks in a statement announcing the closure said that operating…
- Google Drive reigns supreme as the go-to cloud storage choice for both Android and iPhone users, thanks to its user-friendly nature, unwavering reliability, and cross-platform compatibility.It's a powerhouse productivity app, catering to everyone, whether you're rocking an affordable Android device…
- In October 2023, African startups witnessed a promising upswing in their funding activities, accumulating a total of $148 million – a notable 20% increase compared to the previous month.
- If you've ever found yourself drowning in a sea of duplicate contacts on your device, fear not because we've all been there but we'll show you how to make things neat and tidy by merging those duplicates.Merging those duplicate contacts is a simple
- Brazilian fintech QI Tech raised $200 million in a Series B round led by General Atlantic with the participation of Across Capital to grow and explore strategic M&A deals.Founded in 2018, QI Tech simplifies the loan process and decentralizes credit access from
- xAI, the Elon Musk-owned artificial intelligence startup, has launched an AI-powered assistant called 'Grok' to rival OpenAI's chatbot ChatGPT.The chatbot is powered by a large language model called Grok-1, which has been trained on a massive dataset of text and code to perform a variety
- Here are the startup and venture deals we tracked across the Asian region today.Quick commerce startup Zepto raises over $31 millionQuick commerce unicorn Zepto has secured an additional $31.25 million in funding from current investors, including Goodwater Capital and Nexus Venture Partners. This…
- Having to extract texts from images is more often than not, a frequent occurrence. Copying the texts manually is not an ideal option, obviously, especially if the text content is a lot and time-consuming.Microsoft 11 provides numerous means to easily extract text content from images without having…
- Private funding for digital economy-related sectors in Southeast Asia has dropped back to levels last seen in 2017 after reaching a peak in 2021, affecting startups at various stages, from seed funding to the growth stage.
- Google is yet to have a native application for desktops as it does for Android and iOS. While this is yet to be implemented, the application, being a Progressive Web Application, can be installed on Windows, using Chrome or Edge browsers. You may be wondering why you need to install
- Here are the most important stories we are tracking today.OpenAI Debuts GPT-4 TurboOpenAI has announced a major update to its GPT-4 language model called GPT-4 Turbo, which introduces key enhancements centred on context, knowledge, and pricing at its first-ever developer event called the
- Startups across the African continent managed to secure half a billion dollars in the third quarter of 2023, so it would be interesting to see what the fourth quarter of the year holds.Here are the most important startup and venture deals from across the continent that we tracked
- Diabetes is a pressing health concern in India, with an estimated 100 million individuals struggling with Type 2 diabetes, and another 130 million on the brink of pre-diabetes according to the country's health ministry, the demand for innovative diabetes management solutions has never been more…
- You may want to run your Android on your PC, either to just test and use Android apps or play games. While this seems like a casual plausibility and relatively easy, using Android Apps on a PC or desktop is not as straightforward as it is on Mobile phones. However,
- Although Asian startup funding faced a tough start in 2023, witnessing a sharp decline of 50% compared to the previous year, things appear to be picking up in the second half of 2023.Here are the startup and venture deals we tracked across the Asian region today.Malaysia's
- In the third quarter of 2023, MTN Nigeria Communications Plc posted a 21.4% YoY revenue growth reaching ₦614.2 billion. It however witnessed a substantial year-on-year decline in its profit before tax, falling by 75.7% to ₦32.08 billion, compared to ₦132.04 billion
- There are various ways to insert images into your Google Docs. You can either upload images from your computer, search for images on the web, or insert images from your Google Drive or Google Photos library. You can also insert links to images on the web.With Google Docs, there
- Recently, I was having a conversation with a friend about the betting culture in Nigeria and he recounted an incident involving a man who walked into a loan office in a commercial complex. Downstairs in the same complex, there was a betting shop where this man soon made his way
- Last month, Google launched a beta version of its Search Generative Experience (SGE) to make it faster to search for generative AI technology as it looks towards expanding its market to parts of the world, especially in Asia-Pacific.Generative AI is a type of AI that can create new content,
- Singapore's central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), is testing a new payment method that aims to reduce the cost of QR code-based payments for merchants. This new payment solution is built on the Singapore Quick Response Code (SGQR+) framework and allows merchants to receive…
- The latest VC firm that is putting its money where its mouth is – Korea Investment Partners Southeast Asia (KIPSEA) – has closed its first Southeast Asia venture capital (VC) fund at $60 million. Aimed at supporting startups from the region, the fund, which has attracted investors from South Korea,
- From Artificial Intelligence to Virtual Reality, the software and technology industry is having a positive impact across many sectors. To recognize local companies and large enterprises that are setting the pace and disrupting the modern technology arena, New World Report, an insightful business…
- Android’s Digital Wellbeing feature tracks your daily screen time and notifications. To manage your screen time, the digital well-being feature is to be enabled. The Digital Wellbeing dashboard shows a rundown of your screen time, including how much you stare at your phone daily and the time you
- Southeast Asia's internet economy is set to grow by 11% in 2023, marking a slowdown compared to last year's 20% growth, as revealed in a recent report published by Google, Singapore's Temasek Holdings, and Bain & Company. The report also revised the region'
- WellaHealth, a leading Nigerian healthtech startup, has announced the launch of Healthsend Africa in Kenya, after successfully launching in Nigeria earlier this year.The platform, which is a mobile health platform that connects patients with doctors for consultations, prescriptions, and lab test…
- These days, handling money has become much easier in Nigeria with services like Moniepoint, a mobile money platform. Whether you want to send money to someone or pay for things, Moniepoint can help. This guide will show you how to start using Moniepoint. But first, let's talk about
- Telegram, a popular messaging app, has partnered with Ivorypay, a crypto payment startup, to bring its new digital wallet service, Wallet by Telegram, to the African market. The move is part of Telegram's strategy to expand its Wallet service beyond its core markets of Russia and the U.
- As it moves towards its upcoming initial public offering (IPO), Honasa Consumer Ltd, the parent company of popular D2C skincare and personal care brand Mamaearth, has secured Rs 765.2 crore (~ $92 million) in a strategic anchor funding round.The latest funding brings the Indian unicorn's total…
- The year was 2020, the world had come to a grinding halt, and all my carefully laid out plans were hugging the tracks. As days stretched into weeks I grappled with an existential question of what I would do during this extended hiatus.Out of the blue, a friend had
- Nigeria is witnessing an unprecedented surge in gambling, with 65 million active participants spending up to a billion dollars daily despite economic hardships, hoping to strike it rich.The online betting sector, in particular, has taken the country by storm, driving millions of citizens to engage…
- Apple has a knack for keeping us on our toes. Less than two months after its "Wonderlust" event, where the tech giant introduced its iPhone 15 series, it has now hosted a dark and eerie-themed "Scary Fast" launch event, apparently for Halloween.Apple took a different
- In the third quarter of 2023, China's smartphone market showed signs of stabilizing, with a mere 3% year-over-year sales decline, signalling a narrowing of a sustained year-over-year drop, according to recent research by Counterpoint.Looking at performance, major OEMs delivered a lacklustre…
- Scientists at the University of Sydney, Australia have made a major breakthrough in the field of renewable energy, using mirrors to generate solar power. The researchers have developed a new type of mirror that is more efficient at reflecting light than conventional mirrors, allowing it to generate…
- The Action button is a multi-purpose customizable button that can be assigned to a variety of functions. With the introduction of iOS 17, the possibilities of the button have become somewhat infinite.The Translate feature was promised by Apple at the launch of iPhone 15, however, that wasn't
- A survey by Amazon in March 2023, found that among advertisers who were unable to build successful campaigns, nearly 75 per cent cited building ad creatives and choosing a creative format as their biggest challenges.Recognizing that many advertisers struggle with ad creative design and format…
- Communication and social skills are very important skills that children and even adults with Autism find very challenging. Taking away the burden of manual teaching of those skills on parents and guardians, technology has made it possible for tools to make this learning process easy, affordable,…
- Malaysia's Kenanga Investors has launched a new Shariah-compliant fund, the Kenanga Islamic Dividend Fund (KIDF). The fund is open to both retail and institutional investors, and it aims to provide investors with a steady stream of income through Shariah-compliant investments.The fund will be…
- You can use your iPhone to charge your AirPods, Apple Watch, or another small device that supports USB Power Delivery at up to 4.5 watts. The Apple iPhone 15 model’s USB-C port allows the phone to charge AirPods or an Apple Watch directly.If your AirPods or
