Modern smartphones and tablets allow us to explore new worlds. Regardless of where we are, we can watch YouTube videos, work, and even try in-play betting without making mistakes due to slow Internet connections. Our phones, on the other hand, can be useful for self-development. Do you want to improve and become more skilled? Then…
According to reports, YouTube Premium subscribers on Android and iOS will soon be able to use the ‘Listening Controls’ feature. The new feature gives users more control over their music listening experience on the platform. It allows you to play, pause, fast forward, and rewind videos. When you enable this new feature, it will replace…
The second edition of Africa Creator Week has begun on YouTube. As part of the #YouTubeBlack Voices program, the program seeks to showcase and support content creators from across the continent, as well as to extend YouTube’s commitment to nurturing black creators and artists. YouTube Africa Creator Week 2021 takes place from November 29 to…
Tesla has quietly launched the Cyberquad for Kids, just in time for the holiday season in the United States. The Cyberquad for Kids is an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) based on the Tesla Cybertruck. It is powered by a lithium-ion battery that can travel up to 15 miles (24 kilometers) on a single charge. Tesla‘s Cyberquad…
Being a part of the tech industry has provided many women with successful and rewarding careers. This is the story of Ikiokaye Idowu, a Lagos State University Biochemistry graduate who began her career in banking but is now an Operations Manager with Tek Experts, a company that provides deep technical support and professional services to…
Last Friday was a memorable event for the team as Data Science Nigeria (DSN) celebrated five years of innovation and impact while pursuing its overall goal of raising one million Artificial Intelligence (AI) talents and leading the development of AI solutions that improve the quality of life and wellbeing of over two billion people in…
YouTube Music reaffirmed its commitment to supporting African creative voices today by providing financial grants, capacity development training, and advisory services to two organizations that nurture and export African creative talent. Briteswan and iManage Africa Entertainment Limited will receive funding to help them scale up their initiatives to develop African music creatives. This change is…
Twitter implemented new policies on Tuesday that prohibit users from sharing private images of other people without their permission, tightening the network’s policy just a day after it changed CEOs. People who are not public figures can now ask Twitter to remove photos or videos of them that they claim were posted without their permission,…
Fixit45, a Nigerian autotech platform, has announced the acquisition of Parkit, a platform that provides a wide range of auto care services. The move, according to the startup, was made to help it fulfill its commitment to facilitate value-creating interactions among stakeholders in the automotive industry. Following the acquisition, Fixit45 will now focus on repairs…
Arnergy, a leading distributed utility company that provides solar energy solutions, has announced the launch of the Diaspora Initiative – a ground-breaking program that allows the global Nigerian diaspora to invest in solar energy solutions on behalf of local individuals and businesses. The Diaspora Initiative, the first of its kind from an African solar company,…
Google was fined $40,155 on Monday for failing to delete content deemed illegal by a Moscow court, as part of a larger dispute between Russia and the Alphabet-owned US tech giant. In October, Russia threatened to fine Google a percentage of its annual Russian turnover for repeatedly failing to remove banned content from its search…
A startup founded by university friends that pivoted away from its initial model to find product-market fit in the logistics space, to the point where it was accepted into prestigious accelerator programs. Swoove from Ghana has an interesting backstory. Swoove connects businesses with network logistics services to enable them to reach customers across the continent,…
The MEST Express accelerator programme is now accepting applications from early-stage Ghanaian startups looking to scale their operations. MEST Express is one of three programs that MEST is currently running in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, along with Pre-MEST and MEST Scale. The 20-week accelerator program aims to provide early-stage ventures with the skills and…
A mega yacht has been sold for a whopping $650,000 in the Sandbox virtual gaming world. This virtual luxury ship, which is part of the metaverse, is called the “Metaflower Super Mega Yacht,” and it has two helipads, hot tubs, and a DJ booth, among other lavish amenities. The Metaflower yacht has become the most…
“This was my decision,” Dorsey explained to his coworkers in a note. Jack Dorsey Resigns as Twitter CEOJack Dorsey is stepping down as Twitter CEO. On Monday, the Big Tech entrepreneur tweeted an email announcing his departure from the company. The message stated: “After almost 16 years of having a role at our company… from…
Even though it lacks a few key capabilities, Samsung’s Internet browser improves with each iteration. We revealed earlier this month that Samsung is testing a few features with the beta version of the browser, but there was no indication of when they would be made available to everyone. It appears that today is the day…
FJDynamics, created by DJI’s former head scientist Wu Di, has secured a $70 million Series B round to further its objective of empowering workers in the hardest environments with robotic technologies. When I asked Wu what makes his company’s farming robots unique, he responded in a way that would make any PR sweat: “I don’t…
A start-up needs investments in order to reach out to its numerous customers especially when the demand for their product or service is high. The major reason for investments in start-ups is the steady growth experienced. Start-up founders need to understand that an investor is not a friend but an enabler with financial capability to…
MediSpark, a Nigerian startup, bills itself as the “Truepill for Africa,” and the business is hard at work developing an ecosystem of APIs and SaaS solutions to synchronize data across Africa’s disparate healthcare systems. Ugo Nwokoro and Gbenga Oyeniyi, who have known and worked together since 2016, created MediSpark. Nwokoro and his family have been…
Authorities in Beijing announced on Saturday that Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi will develop a plant in Beijing capable of producing 300,000 vehicles per year for its electric vehicle segment. The plant will be erected in two stages, and Xiaomi will also establish its vehicle unit’s headquarters, sales, and research offices in the Beijing Economic and…
All On, a Shell-backed impact investing organization, has invested $1 million in Salpha Energy, a Nigerian producer of clean and affordable solar energy solutions. The company has an active distribution network of over 350 persons, cooperatives, and dealers around the country, thanks to substantial agreements with payment collection enablers such as InfiBranches, Paga, and Interswitch….
Google has released a new cybersecurity report warning about how compromised Google Cloud instances are being leveraged by cryptocurrency miners for cryptocurrency mining. Threat intelligence observations from the Threat Analysis Group (TAG), Google Cloud Threat Intelligence for Chronicle, Trust and Safety, and other internal teams were used to create the “Threat Horizons” report. According to…
Africa Data Centres (ADC), the continent’s largest network of interconnected, carrier- and cloud-neutral data center facilities, has opened its new 10MW data center facility in Lagos, Nigeria. According to the firm, the new facility will pave the path for Africa Data Centres‘ hyperscale customers to implement digital solutions to West Africa. According to Stephane Duproz,…
Fleeti, a Senegalese fleet management startup, has raised $1.1 million in a seed round headed by Newfund, Groupe Clim, Janngo, SkalePark, Mapinvest, and a new investment group. Fleeti, launched in July 2020 by Iban Olçomendy and Gabriel Delerue, brings a new dimension to Africa’s fleet management market. Its technology, for example, helps firms to save…
Prof. Pat Utomi, a political economist and management specialist, and professionals in the integrated marketing communication industry have urged businesses to reconsider their strategies and business models, as well as work within legal frameworks, in order to weather the volatility of the Nigerian economy. This was revealed by experts during the second edition of Brandcomfest…
African Tech Vision, an entrepreneurial and mentorship initiative to encourage the growth of female-founded firms, is now accepting applications. The six-week African Tech Vision program will begin in January and will be led by an experienced volunteer team from around the world. The program was designed to be truly founder-centric, with founder growth defining its…
Once upon a time, artificial intelligence (AI) was the stuff of science fiction. However, it is becoming more common. It is employed in mobile phone technologies as well as automobiles. It powers agricultural and healthcare tools. However, questions have been raised concerning the responsibility of AI and associated technologies such as machine learning. Timnit Gebru,…
In the run-up to Black Friday, there was an increase in phishing assaults that looked like e-payment pages. From September (627,560) to October 2021 (1,935,905), the overall number of financial phishing attacks disguised as e-payment systems more than doubled, representing a 208 percent rise. This and other discoveries are included in Kaspersky’s paper, ‘Black Friday…
The winners of Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) 2021 were announced during a virtual live Grand Finale, with the top ten finalists getting a grant of US$1.5 million. Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH), the principal charitable program of the Jack Ma Foundation, strives to foster an inclusive and dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem in Africa. The annual competition, now…
Sabi, a B2B marketplace, has announced the completion of a $6 million bridge round to support its continuing rapid expansion in Nigeria and beyond. Sabi, which was founded last year as a spin-off from energy startup Rensource, is optimizing Africa’s informal commerce sector by providing merchants and resellers with selected business tools and services that…