Chatbots—artificial intelligence (AI) systems that enable customer engagement via SMS, speech, or chat applications like Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp—are becoming…
Carry1st, one of Africa’s leading mobile game publishers, today announced a partnership with PayPal and Chipper Cash, a cross-border payments…
According to four people familiar with the situation, at least nine US State Department employees’ Apple iPhones were hacked by…
In September 2021, EMURGO announced the establishment of a $100 million Cardano investment vehicle comprised of two separate entities, EMURGO…
Square is changing its name to Block as it expands beyond its credit card reader business and focuses on blockchain…
Apple has announced the top apps and games that have helped consumers tap into their passions, explore creative outlets, connect…
Facebook Messenger announced today that it is beginning to test a new “Split Payments” feature that allows users to split…
Norrsken Foundation, a Swedish coworking space and investment fund, announced the opening of its first entrepreneurship hub outside of Scandinavia…
BadgerDAO, a DeFi protocol, has been the victim of a large hack. The protocol’s users were robbed of $120.3 million,…
Flex Finance, a mobile ecosystem that helps MSMEs and solo entrepreneurs better manage and track their daily business expenses and…
Microsoft has adopted a new aggressive strategy to discourage users from downloading Google’s Chrome Web browser. When users try to…
Zindi is all about using artificial intelligence to solve real-world problems for businesses and individuals. And the crowd-solving startup from…
Raseedi, an Egyptian fintech startup that helps users make cheaper calls, pay less, and get advance credit, has raised a…
MYDAWA, a Kenyan e-health startup, has been awarded a US$1.2 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to…
Shamba Pride, a Kenyan agri-tech startup, has raised US$1.1 million in funding to support its national expansion and roll out…
Timnit Gebru, one of the leaders of Google’s ethics in AI team and a leading expert in the field, was…
MTN Nigeria, Nigeria’s largest telco, has announced that beginning on Wednesday, 1 December 2021, retail investors will be able to…
In a future update, Android Auto will receive a slew of new features. Following the update, users will be able…
OfferZen, a South African tech talent marketplace, has raised a EUR4.5 million (US$5.1 million) Series A funding round to further…
Modern smartphones and tablets allow us to explore new worlds. Regardless of where we are, we can watch YouTube videos,…
According to reports, YouTube Premium subscribers on Android and iOS will soon be able to use the ‘Listening Controls’ feature….
The second edition of Africa Creator Week has begun on YouTube. As part of the #YouTubeBlack Voices program, the program…
Tesla has quietly launched the Cyberquad for Kids, just in time for the holiday season in the United States. The…
Being a part of the tech industry has provided many women with successful and rewarding careers. This is the story…
Last Friday was a memorable event for the team as Data Science Nigeria (DSN) celebrated five years of innovation and…
YouTube Music reaffirmed its commitment to supporting African creative voices today by providing financial grants, capacity development training, and advisory…
Twitter implemented new policies on Tuesday that prohibit users from sharing private images of other people without their permission, tightening…
Fixit45, a Nigerian autotech platform, has announced the acquisition of Parkit, a platform that provides a wide range of auto…
Arnergy, a leading distributed utility company that provides solar energy solutions, has announced the launch of the Diaspora Initiative –…
Google was fined $40,155 on Monday for failing to delete content deemed illegal by a Moscow court, as part of…