- You might soon see smartphones tapping into satellite internet services directly.Already, big tech companies like Apple Inc. have already begun building capable hardware into their devices that make it easy to use your phone to communicate with satellite services without the internet.Now, your…
- iOS mobile native apps can not run on all Macs, but if your Mac has an Apple M1 or M2 chip, you can easily run native iOS apps without third-party applications and emulators. If you have an Intel-based Mac, then you have to use an emulator or a third-party application
- Mirroring a wave of increased venture activity into AI startups across Silicon Valley and Europe, China's leading tech firms and venture capital firms are also pouring billions into the development of AI services.One such example is Baichuan, an AI startup that recently secured over $300 million
- Having to share a pair of AirPods is not exactly pleasant, and while Mac does not make pairing two AirPods for Audio sharing easy like iPhones, you can still connect two sets of AirPods to share your audio with a friend without forfeiting your comfort by using the Audio MIDI
- Amidst an ongoing AI boom, Artificial Intelligence companies are increasingly attracting investors, with the investment raised for AI companies outpacing the broader technology landscape in the third quarter of this year.During this period, AI firms collectively secured over $17.9 billion in…
- Japanese pharmaceutical company Daiichi Sankyo has signed a $5.5 billion deal with Merck to develop new cancer therapies. The deal will combine Daiichi's antibody-drug conjugates with Merck's antibody and drug delivery platforms.This collaboration with Merck will help develop Antibody-drug…
- While the touch screen makes navigation easier enhancing the laptop experience, oftentimes you may want to turn off the screen touch. Turning off your laptop's touchscreen can be beneficial to prevent accidental interference and cater to specific use cases where touch input is not needed. You may…
- Just last month, the world got the first batch of India-made iPhones which began shipping to some buyers around the world. Now, Google is joining the ranks of big tech companies eyeing India's burgeoning manufacturing capabilities.Google made an announcement that the first set of India-made Google…
- You may often times experience that the USB-C port on your Windows laptop has performance issues, or is just no longer working. This can happen for a lot of reasons, such as the motherboard being responsible for software issues related to your USB 3.0 ports or any other ports
- Google is putting its tech prowess to work in India, unveiling a slew of initiatives that span financial services, AI innovations, and more. The company introduced groundbreaking AI-powered launches, strategic partnerships, and investments aimed at transforming the digital landscape at its annual '…
- The semiconductor foundry industry is grappling with the impact of a global economic downturn and subdued demand in key sectors like PCs, smartphones, and consumer electronics in the second quarter of 2023, as reported by Counterpoint.Sectors like automotive and industrial applications also…
- If your keyboard is making sounds as you type, it can be distracting and most times, annoying. To get rid of keyboard sounds on your system, we’ll walk you through the various ways to achieve this on Windows in this guide.
- In recent years, Latin American health tech startups have outperformed other sectors in terms of growth and investment. The healthcare industry witnessed an astonishing 4,700% annual financing increase in 2021, far exceeding the 1,800% growth of the broader startup ecosystem.One standout among…
- In Q3 of 2023, global smartphone sales continued their downward trend, marking the lowest consecutive third quarter of decline in a decade with an 8% year-over-year drop. However, it grew 2% quarter-over-quarter.The decline was observed across the top 5 smartphone OEMs, with all of them marking YoY…
- Every new technology model is expected to be a replacement for older models, however, the Apple Pencil to USB-C model does not seem to be a replacement for the Apple Pencil second-generation model. This model, being the third was speculated to replace the first model only, failing to supersede the
- When it comes to cryptocurrencies and blockchain adoption, Brazil and its Latin American neighbours have made significant strides. According to a recent Chainalysis report evaluating countries based on the adoption of cryptocurrency services, Brazil ranked ninth globally in the adoption of digital…
- Passkeys are authentication alternatives requiring validation by password, Face ID, or biometrics. This doesn’t seem different from regular authentication, so you may be wondering what’s so special about it that WhatsApp is integrating. Here is the plus point: you no longer need the 2-factor…
- This error on Android devices is very common and has no precise cause. An array of reasons can be responsible for your phone throwing you this error while trying to use an application.It could be a result of caching issues, which are impossible to accurately locate, as Google applications
- Nigerian crypto startup Coinazer is expanding to Brazil after seeing remarkable success in its user base and the value of transactions. Founded in April 2022, the company is boasting 5,000 users and facilitating transactions worth an impressive $3.8 million.At the core of Coinazer's mission is
- Tech Nation, a UK-based entrepreneur support network, has undergone a major transformation following its acquisition by the Founders Forum Group (FF Group), a London-based network of entrepreneurs, accelerators, and investment firms.Dubbed "Tech Nation 2.0," this reimagined initiative sets an…
- Twitter (now 𝕏) has announced that it is testing a new subscription program called "Not A Bot" that it hopes would reduce spam and bot activity on its platform.Starting October 17, 2023, new unverified users in New Zealand and the Philippines will be required to verify their
- India's space sector has witnessed a surge in investment over the past year, with the country recently marking a historic milestone as only the fourth nation to successfully land on the moon and the first to achieve a landing on the uncharted south pole.Such triumphs typically act
- Telegram registers users by either using phone numbers or usernames. While by phone number is the default procedure for registration, to enhance your security, you can always remove or hide your phone number and use a username instead.Hiding your phone number is an effective way to maintain…
- Startups across the African continent managed to secure half a billion dollars in the third quarter of 2023, breaking down into $324 million in equity funding and $176 million in debt, according to data collected by Africa: The Big Deal. While this is undoubtedly a substantial amount given the…
- LinkedIn has announced that it would lay off 668 employees amid dwindling revenue growth, making it the second time this year that the professional networking platform is trimming its workforce. In May, the company slashed 716 positions from its sales, operations, and support teams, all in an…
- Fintech has traditionally been the darling of venture capital in Africa, receiving almost half of the investments in 2022. On the other hand, entertainment tech startups in the continent have historically struggled to attract consistent venture capital investments.That's why Sony Ventures, a unit…
- Tokyo Electron is taking aim at Lam Research in the semiconductor market with its latest game-changing innovation that could pose a huge threat to the latter's market share.The new technology is for 3D NAND flash memory, which can store data for long periods of time, and although
- Baidu has just released the latest version of its Ernie AI, and it's clear that the company is aiming to rival GPT-4. The new AI promises to be even more powerful and accurate than its predecessor, with improved language understanding and conversational capabilities.At a recent event in
- Starlink, the Space X-owned satellite internet service with over 2 million customers in more than 60 countries, is bringing the service directly to mobile phones.According to its website, Starlink is working on a Direct to Cell service that promises connectivity to existing LTE phones ‘wherever you…
- Worldwide banking and investment services IT spending is projected to reach a substantial $652.1 billion in 2023, marking an impressive 8.1% increase from the previous year, as reported by Gartner.The report attributed the projected investment growth into IT infrastructure to current economic…
- Call screening is a Google feature that answers calls on your behalf and give you information about the caller/call, allowing you to choose a wide range of option for handling said call. Call Screen utilizes Google Assistant, providing a transcript of the call. With the information, you can decide
- Andela, the world’s largest private marketplace for technical talent, announced today the Andela Talent Cloud, an integrated, end-to-end platform to match global technologists with companies seeking to bolster capacity and skill sets. According to a press release, the Andela platform is an all-in-…
- India's retail sector currently consumes more than 50% of the country's total electricity. However, rooftop solar installations constitute less than 2% of this energy mix. Given that solar power is substantially cheaper than grid power, this market has enormous potential, and Freyr Energy is…
- Global XR (AR & VR) headset shipments declined 49% YoY in Q2 2023, according to recent data from Counterpoint.The decline was significantly more than in the previous second quarter as the market struggled with lacklustre demand. This was due to a number of factors, including a global economic…
- The USB-C and Lightning connectors are currently the most popular connector standards. But, due to the universality of USB-C, the decline of the former is inevitable.These connectors – although at different capacities – perform similar functions intended for a USB model. Aside from Lightning being…
- Python, a versatile, easy-to-use, and powerful programming language, has become a go-to choice for professional coders. Whether you're a seasoned developer looking to level up or a fresh face eager to dive into programming, Python has got your back with a plethora of resources.In this handpicked…
- The ability to create a bank account easily with your phone number, coupled with swift transfer services using mobile phones to initiate and authorize these transfers has become popular in Nigeria.According to government data, mobile transactions in Nigeria experienced a significant year-on-year…
- You may want to send messages at a scheduled time, either at one time or on a recurring basis – a fixed loop. This may be either to ease yourself the stress of manually having to do this frequently or to serve as a reminder should you forget to convey
- Linux is very useful for programmers and developers. Since almost every industry uses Linux for production and deployment, it is important for a developer to know the basics of Linux. But not everyone can afford the programs and courses, so I've curated some of the best courses from
- Plus: An infographic showing the software giant's biggest acquisitions of $1 billion and above since its founding in 1975 to 2023.Following an almost 20-months-long regulatory pushback since the deal originally was announced in January 2022, Microsoft has finally completed its $69…
- A new contender in the satellite internet space has emerged, and I don't mean a local internet service. I'm talking about a big tech giant – Amazon! Yup, the same company that delivers everything from books to blenders, is planning to put satellites in space in
- Changing your Android operating system is not ideal and recommended, as it can lead to data loss, app compatibility issues, permanent damage, and other vulnerabilities.While Android phones run on the Android operating system, changing the Operating System of your Android phone can be done by…
- If you can't beat them, you join them is how Meta's Thread is attempting to rival 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) after losing momentum in the past months.Now, it wants to get users back on the platform with a new feature: an Edit button. Pat yourself on
- The Android Accessibility menu is a menu on Android and an on-screen tool which provides easy access and navigation to essential tools and features for users. Control features such as Google Assistant, Accessibility Settings, Power, Volume, Recent apps, Brightness, Lock screen, Quick Settings,…
- With an aim to provide financial access to the underserved segments of the population Chilean fintech firm Galgo, founded by Benjamín Izikson, Diego Fleischmann, and Salvador Porta, has successfully raised $40 million in investment.This funding round, which was led by Mexico's Nazca fund and saw
- Your Android device constantly restarting can be very frustrating. Experiencing this can be as a result of hardware or software defect. On the former, if your Android battery has drastically and severely depreciated, you may experience overheating resulting in frequent power cuts. On the latter…
- Within the ever-expanding digital app landscape, social media continues on an upward trajectory without any indication of slowing down. Meanwhile, there's another major category that has come into the scene.In September 2023, global app downloads experienced a slight dip, however, the numbers…
- Amidst the current challenging investment and economic climate in Africa, some startups are still seizing remarkable funding opportunities. One such success story is Amenli, an Egyptian insurtech startup that recently secured a substantial equity funding round of $1 million to expand the team,…
- Elon Musk-owned satellite internet service, Starlink, has continued to expand its services in Africa, marking its footprint in the sixth country, including, Nigeria, Kenya, Mozambique, Rwanda, Malawi, and now Zambia.The price point for Starlink hardware in Zambia is set at 10,744 Zambian kwacha(~$…
- Indian insurtech startup InsuranceDekho is positioning itself to increase insurance accessibility in India using technology, thanks to its latest funding round.The Gurugram-based startup marked its second major raise in 2023, securing $60 million in an equity and debt Series B funding round which…
