Music libraries are often a reflection of our tastes and moods. We curate playlists for different occasions and reasons — from a house chore playlist to one curated for you by a lover — we all have those playlists we cherish and spin for one thing or another, but sometimes they contain songs with explicit […]
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In a time when technological advancements heavily drive global language adoption and preservation, Africa’s rich and diverse linguistic heritage has often been sidelined. While we’ve been seeing a surge in AI-powered language tools worldwide, not much thought has been paid to African languages until now when a beacon of hope has emerged through IgboSpeech, an […]
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The past six and a half months in 2024 have been monumental for the tech wearables industry. With advancements in abilities and designs, we’ve seen the releases of products that are no longer limited to wrist-bound fitness trackers. This year, wearables have expanded into new forms and functionalities, offering innovative solutions for gadget enthusiasts globally. […]
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Technological advancements made Quick Response (QR) codes a much-needed mainstay in our everyday lives. These square-shaped scannable grid patterns offer a convenient bridge between physical and digital parallels, allowing users to perform tasks or easily access information at lightning speed. As it turned out, this convenience can now be a double-edged sword. The same […]
Music, movies, games, books—virtually all forms of digital entertainment have become commodified, and that’s not to take anything away from their producers and creators; to whom much is invested, much is expected as profit. Regardless, Bounce has thoughtfully curated seven video streaming platforms that are not only free but also legally covered, giving […]
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Cryptocurrency might be the future of global finance, but most of the Nigerian government’s recent attempts to tap into its potential have either been faced with low adoption rates or have negatively impacted traders who are the main players in the country’s estimated $400m crypto market. This is evident in the poor adoption of […]
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One year can be a lot of time or a blink, depending on the lens you’re viewing from. When it comes to social media platforms, the journey to prominence varies. It took Facebook years before it became a mainstay social community, while TikTok exploded in months. However, Meta’s Threads— which was heralded as Twitter’s (now […]
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While Samsung is gearing up to launch its smart ring later this year, South African-based company VezoPay has beaten the tech giant to launch Africa’s first-ever smart ring which is set to mark a significant leap in contactless payment technology on the continent. Embedded with Near-Field Communication (NFC) technology, VezoPay’s state-of-the-art ring is designed […]
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Maintaining a productive streak as we’re settling into the second half of 2024 can be challenging amid an array of ever-increasing tasks and responsibilities. However, with the right tech tools, you can tick off spilt-over projects in no time, streamline your workflow, enhance your efficiency, and hit your personal or work-related targets. Only a […]
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Social media—apart from being an avenue for relatively unrestricted networking, entertainment and self-expression— is increasingly becoming a mainstay source of income for users. Over the years, we’ve seen platforms like YouTube and X (formerly Twitter) create routes for eligible content creators to generate revenue based on their levels of creativity, originality, and audience engagement. […]
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Starting a tech career, like so many other things, doesn’t have a one-size-fits-all blueprint, for an obvious reason—the route to leveraging technology to enhance the creation of another or solve problems is a wide one that has, over the years, seems to defy popular narratives. However, for an industry that offers relatively higher paychecks, […]
Afrobeats, Amapiano, and other genres from Africa owe their global penetration not only to the continent’s rich talent pool and vibrant community but also to the advent of streaming platforms. Digital music streaming services like YouTube Music, Boomplay, Audiomack, and Spotify have played a pivotal role in offering on-the-spot accessibility, documentation, and performance indicators to […]
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