Dark humour. Unrealistic beauty standards. The romanticisation of mental illness. Pro-self-harm communities. Unreasonable thinspiration. These are just some of the ways social media is contributing to the rise in self-harm, particularly among young people. According to a March 2023 study from Oxford University, self-harm content on social media significantly normalises self-harm behaviour and increases the […]
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Nigeria’s automobile sector has hit a major milestone with the unveiling of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company (IVM)’s first locally produced electric vehicle. The vehicle, which has yet to receive an official model name, was manufactured at the company’s production facility in Nnewi, Anambra state. Cornel Osigwe, the company’s Head of Communications and Corporate Affairs, […]
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Though nothing stays the same, it’s clear the rivalry between Samsung and Apple in the mobile space will only intensify, especially now that Google Pixel is also in the mix. These consumer electronics giants often push the envelope with innovative features, though some releases focus more on aesthetics than functionality. However, Apple’s latest iPhone 16 […]
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Conversations around artificial intelligence are ever-present. If it’s not its positive features and resourcefulness, it’s the growing menace of issues like deepfakes and the need to implement legal structures to manage its criminal use. Despite these concerns, the advent of AI has undoubtedly made the world a better place, and for that, we owe much […]
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The need for regulating artificial intelligence has been a major technological concern recently until now when the United States, United Kingdom, European Union, and seven other countries have taken a significant step by signing the first legally binding AI safety treaty established by the Council of Europe (COE)—an international standards and human rights organisation. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Instagram continues its recent spree of product improvements with a new feature that lets users add text to photos directly from the post editor, eliminating the need for third-party apps. This update also allows users to overlay pictures on top of other images or carousels as stickers. Launched on Wednesday, these updates are designed […]
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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 […]
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The moment that tech and smartphone enthusiasts have been waiting for is finally here. On Monday, September 9, the launch of Apple’s iPhone 16 series will take centre stage at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino headquarters after months of anticipation. The past few months have been rife with rumours and speculation about the […]
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