Slack has become a go-to platform for modern workplace communication, especially for companies operating remotely or in hybrid settings. Beyond its efficient and organised approach to communication, Slack has also proven to be a great tool for team collaboration. However, while most of us are familiar with its basic features — channels, direct messaging, […]
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Apple’s iPhone 16 series officially went on sale globally on September 20, sparking a wave of upgrades both within and outside Africa. The launch prices from Apple range from $799 for the iPhone 16 to $1,199 for the 16 Pro Max. When converted to Nigeria’s currency, that’s approximately ₦1.3 million and ₦1.94 million, respectively. […]
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Beyond the allure and seemingly limitless capabilities of your smartphone lies a crude backstory involving dependence on Earth’s minerals. What goes into the making of your phone is way more than the behind-the-scenes videos you see from the sleek production plants in China. In fact, an average smartphone contains 75 out of the 118 elements […]
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On Saturday, August 24, an unusual event unfolded in the tech world: Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, was arrested by French police at Le Bourget Airport 11km from Paris, marking what seems to be a first of its kind for a leader of a major digital platform. The BCC reported that Durov […]
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It’s late, and after a long and productive day that marks the beginning of your planned two-week digital detox — completely unplugging from your devices and the online world — you’re finally ready to unwind with a paperback in the comfort of your bed. You’ve read the advice about keeping screens at bay during this […]
Every single day, over 122 million people from various demographics use YouTube for various things that can’t be gotten elsewhere. Ranked as the second most popular social network after Facebook, YouTube has evolved from its original purpose as a video-dating platform to a multifaceted powerhouse that meets our needs in ways we didn’t even know […]
One of the unspoken rules of technological innovation is to consistently launch products that are at least a bit better than the last. However, when it seemed the tech world had wholly embraced this principle, Human Mobile Devices (HMD), in collaboration with Mattel, has taken a seemingly backwards step in the right direction with the […]
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Despite the global creative industry’s impressive growth and the financial opportunities it has unlocked for creators on digital platforms, African creators remain significantly underrepresented in the financial returns. As of March 2024, the global creative economy is valued at $156.37 billion, yet Africa contributes less than 3% as opposed to North America, which commands the […]
Over the past seven years, Peace Itimi has been at the forefront of the tech revolution in Nigeria, contributing to its growth through her multifaceted skillet: digital marketing, content creation, storytelling, and public speaking. Peace went from nursing an interest in medicine to studying medical biochemistry and eventually not practising after her graduation from Delta […]
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Have you seen Atlas — the 2024 sci-fi movie where Jennifer Lopez and her team used AI-powered robotic mech suits to go head-to-head with Harlan—the world’s first AI terrorist—and his legion of AI armies? For much of the film, Lopez was inside her robotic mech suit, Smith, as both entirely different entities, overcame initial fits […]
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The borders between African countries may appear peaceful on maps, but the one between South Africa and Nigeria tells a different story. Both countries have been nurturing an intense rivalry that dates back to the 1990s, and it has seen its battlegrounds shift from football to music, politics, and every other industry that matters. From […]
Every industry thrives on the pioneering efforts of thought leaders who envisioned an upward trajectory and created the means to realise it. Africa’s creative industry is no exception. Before now, budding creatives had to prioritise establishing a strong foothold in cities with expansive creative economies like Lagos, Kigali, and Accra to make a name out […]
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