Woven Finance

Woven Finance Champions Financial Inclusion and Innovation in Nigeria

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With the growing transformative potential of digital technologies like AI, blockchain, and cloud computing in revolutionizing financial services across Africa, Woven Finance, Nigeria’s emerging fintech powerhouse is championing financial inclusion and innovation in Nigeria. In a groundbreaking event that underscores its commitment to redefining the financial services landscape, Woven Finance Limited, launched its much-anticipated Woven…

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Best payment methods for GPT, Netflix, and Apple TV from anywhere in Africa

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Watching your favorite series on Netflix, using the GPT neural network, or even getting Apple TV doesn’t require a physical card or a bank account anymore. Modern virtual cards are a convenient and secure way to pay for these digital services with just a few clicks, no matter where you are. A virtual card works…

LG InstaView Refrigerator

LG InstaView Refrigerator: Advanced Features for Enhanced Freshness, Hygiene, and Wellness

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The launch of the LG InstaView refrigerator introduced a new era in home refrigeration, combining advanced technology, exceptional energy efficiency, and unmatched convenience to transform how households interact with their appliances. The LG InstaView Door-in-Door™ Refrigerator does more than just keep food fresh. It’s a perfect mix of modern technology and everyday usefulness, taking cooking…

LG WashTower

LG WashTower: A Space-Saving, High-Performance Laundry System with Cutting-Edge Features

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As global demand grows for sustainable living, energy efficiency, and minimalist design, companies are reshaping their product offerings to stay competitive and meet consumer expectations. At the forefront of this shift in the home appliance market is LG Electronics with its cutting-edge WashTower – a high-performance, space-saving laundry solution designed for today’s urban households. Boasting…

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Africa’s most innovative countries in 2024

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The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has released its 2024 edition of the Global Innovative Index, which provides an overview of the situation of innovation in 133 nations worldwide. The main conclusions show both advancements and difficulties at key phases of the innovation cycle. In order to find and discover measurements and techniques that may…

Google Earth

Google Earth’s Historical View and 80 countries’ street-level exploration are made possible by an update to Google imagery.

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Recent years have seen one of the largest enhancements for Google Street View. It is currently accessible in around 80 nations, some of which are seeing the first-ever use of Street View photography. The tool allows users to enjoy street-level vistas from the comfort of their home by piecing together billions of panoramic photographs, and…

LG Electronics

LG Brings Sustainability and Innovation to IFA 2024 with Eco-Friendly Appliances and Smart Home Solutions

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At IFA 2024, LG Electronics launched its latest range of energy-efficient home appliances, designed to reduce power consumption and address Africa’s unique energy challenges. In line with the global push for sustainability, LG’s new appliances boast industry-leading energy efficiency, aligning with the African Union’s Agenda 2063 goal of transitioning to a green economy. “As a…

Kigali Innovation City

Rwanda breaks ground on US$2 billion Kigali Innovation City, which will become Africa’s leading tech hub.

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Today saw the launching of the much-anticipated Kigali Innovation City (KIC), a US$2 billion project that intends to establish Rwanda as the continent’s preeminent center of innovation and technology. The groundbreaking ceremony for the cutting-edge tech hamlet in the Kigali Special Economic Zone’s Gasabo District was led by Prime Minister Dr. Edouard Ngirente. With the…

LG OLED

LG OLED Illuminates and Inspires at Gaming Finale in Lagos

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LG Electronics, a global leader in innovative consumer electronics, recently organised the Gaming Finale in Lagos, Nigeria, showcasing its cutting-edge OLED technology to the gaming community. The event, which brought together top gamers and esports enthusiasts, featured LG’s OLED TVs as the official display screens for the tournament. The stunning visuals and lightning-fast response time…

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10 amazing technological innovations to be on the lookout for

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With breakthroughs that will change our society in ways we can hardly fathom, the future seems incredibly promising as we stand on the cusp of a technological revolution. The upcoming years are expected to bring forth revolutionary developments that will transform our way of living, working, and interacting with our surroundings, from the emergence of…

From L-R: Moses Oyebade, Head of Retail, Consumer Electronics; Ajay Audimulapu – Group Head, Consumer Electronics; Sunki Kim - Business Manager, Consumer Electronics; Sungwon Jung – CEO, and Oge Maduagwu – Head of Marketing, all of Samsung West Africa, at the launch of Samsung AI TV
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Samsung’s Latest Screen Lineup Unboxed, Bringing a New Era of Samsung AI TV

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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today provided a closer look at its 2024 TV lineup at the Unbox & Discover event held in Lagos, Nigeria, by showcasing the latest Neo QLED 8K and 4K, OLED TVs. As the world’s leading TV manufacturer for 18 consecutive years, these Samsung 2024 offerings offer next-level home entertainment experience with…

Facial Recognition Systems

Securing Critical Infrastructure: The Radical Possibilities of Facial Recognition Systems

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Securing critical infrastructure is important to protect the physical and digital boundaries of any economy. Security advisors and experts around the world are constantly engaged in strategising and devising policies for efficient incident detection and response protocols. The key motivation for such intricate planning is not only to secure the boundaries but also to safeguard…

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Why label printers make small business sense

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Small businesses are the backbone of the South African economy, and their survival depends heavily on business owner’s ability to keep overhead costs low, maintain efficiencies, and increasingly, to prioritise marketing and branding. Label printers are showing up as an invaluable tool and an excellent investment in this regard, playing it’s humble behind-the-scenes role in…

Google Lens, Gemini AI-Powered Browser History, and Other Features Have Been Added to Google Chrome

Google Lens, Gemini AI-Powered Browser History, and Other Features Have Been Added to Google Chrome

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The business revealed on Thursday that Google Chrome will be receiving three new artificial intelligence (AI) features. Earlier this year, Google’s internal AI model Gemini was integrated into the Chrome browser; however, those functionalities are only to paid Workspace subscribers. All users will be able to utilize the AI elements that the tech giant is…

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ChatGPT: What you should know about the AI-powered chatbot

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Since its November 2022 launch, ChatGPT, OpenAI’s text-generating AI chatbot, has swept the globe. Over 92% of Fortune 500 businesses utilize this massive application, which began as a way to write essays and code with short text prompts to boost productivity. Due to its expansion, OpenAI has become one of the most talked-about businesses in…

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Ampersand partners BYD and Rwanda to collaboratively electrify Africa’s transportation infrastructure

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The publicly traded Chinese multinational manufacturing business BYD and the Kigali-based electric transport energy startup Ampersand have joined forces to work on decarbonizing the commercial motorbike transport system in Africa. Founded in 2016, Ampersand builds and funds electric motorcycles that are more affordable to purchase and run than the five million gasoline-powered motorcycle taxis that…

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AfriLabs and the Korea-Africa Foundation have formed a strategic alliance to promote innovation in Africa.

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AfriLabs, an African hubs network, and the Korea-Africa Foundation have inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a strategic cooperation that aims to propel innovation and economic growth throughout the continent. AfriLabs is a network organization that brings together investors, startups, technology hubs, and other important players in the ecosystem with the goal of promoting…

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Microsoft Unveils Copilot+ PCs Enhanced with Cocreate and Recall Features

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At its Surface and AI event on Monday, Microsoft revealed Copilot+ PCs, a new generation of Windows PCs driven by artificial intelligence (AI). The manufacturer of Windows emphasized that these computers will have a unique chipset that can perform more than 40 trillion operations per second (TOPS), referring to them as “the fastest, most intelligent…

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Researchers are working to create cutting-edge wood technology that will have a significant impact on the construction sector: “To replace materials high in carbon, such as steel and concrete”

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The production of common building materials like steel and concrete is a major contributor to the construction sector’s enormous emissions that warm the globe. Because of this, some in the business believe that wood will be a popular building material in the future. Wood is one of the oldest building materials on Earth, of course,…

LG Electronics MEA

LG Electronics MEA leads with innovation in new Home Entertainment Line-up

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LG Electronics, a global leader in consumer electronics recently hosted its LG Showcase MEA 2024 at the Conrad Hotel in Abu Dhabi. With the overarching theme “Reinventing Together,” the event focused on showcasing the latest innovations and extending relationships with its stakeholders. Hosting over 500 esteemed guests, the event offered hands-on experience with its latest…

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Pishon Health Launches a new incubator to empower African health-tech entrepreneurs

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Pishon Health, an African healthcare innovation incubator, has announced the opening of its Social Innovation Incubator program. The initiative’s goal is to provide mentorship, training, and possible funding to innovators who are working on tech-driven solutions. The goal of the 12-week Pishon Health initiative is to provide mentorship, funding, and advisory services valued at up…

Spana

Spana, a Tanzanian auto-tech software, is making car maintenance easier

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With Tanzania’s Spana mobile application, car owners and companies can request auto diagnostic checks, vehicle servicing and repairs, or sign up for yearly routine maintenance for their vehicles. Spana offers a variety of reasonably priced and high-quality automotive services. Julius Mbungo, Ebenezery Kimaro, and John Mwapinga founded the Spana app in late 2023. Among its…

Facial Recognition Technology
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Harnessing the Potential of Banking Sector Through Facial Recognition Technology

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As the world moves online, banking is keeping pace with the changing technology through its own trail of transformation. This transformation has been especially prominent in the last decade, with rapid digitisation and increased focus on agility in processes. As a by-product of the changing landscape of banking, concerns related to information security, adoption and…

Peace of Mind - Facial Recognition Technology

Peace of Mind: How Facial Recognition Technology is Reassuring Worshippers in Places of Worship

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In a world where worship places serve as the beating heart of communities, their significance cannot be overstated. Regardless of the religion, sacred spaces are the basics of spiritual worship and practice. The sacred spaces create unity, offer comfort, and also assert the customs for followers. From mosques to churches, temples to synagogues, the security…

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Behind the ‘world’s most advanced’ humanoid robot in the UK—multilingual, facial expressions, and ‘threat’

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Ameca, an artificial intelligence-built robot that resembles a person, and its potential applications as it prepares to be displayed in Scottish classrooms. It’s now time for the “most advanced robot in the world” to meet people. A humanoid robot, created to resemble people in appearance and behavior, will be on display at the National Robotarium…

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Google releases Gemini in Android Studio to help with coding.

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Google said today that Gemini Pro is being included to Android Studio’s bot, demonstrating how the firm is continuing to push out Gemini to more products. Powered on the PaLM-2 foundation model, the business unveiled Studio Bot in May 2023 at the Google I/O developer event. For the Jellyfish edition of Android Studio, the company…

In Vids, you can either make a video or ask the AI to make one for you. Image: Google

With Vids, Google believes it has the next big productivity tool for work

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Documents, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint decks have dominated work for decades. Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Documents, Sheets, Slides; Pages, Numbers, Keynote. Google now wants to complete that trio with the addition of an app named Vids, which attempts to make it easier than ever for businesses and consumers to create collaborative, shareable video. Making beautiful movies, or…

Healthcare Challenges

Embracing Innovation: 6 Solutions to Key Healthcare Challenges That Face Recognition Provides

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In an era when digital technology intertwines with everyday life, the healthcare sector stands at the forefront of adopting innovative solutions to safeguard sensitive information. Among these technologies, facial recognition emerges as a vital tool against data breaches and identity theft. As World Health Day draws near, it’s crucial to highlight the significance of facial…

Leatherback

How Nigeria’s Leatherback breaks down regional obstacles to financial services

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Ibrahim Ibitade, a Nigerian, developed Leatherback, a global banking service provider that offers comprehensive financial services across several nations, thereby removing geographic barriers for consumers and enterprises. In order to close the gap between developing and frontier markets, Leatherback was founded in late 2022. It enables users to send and receive money both locally and…