2025 is shaping up to be a grand year for open-world gaming, with highly anticipated titles and blockbuster franchises fueling excitement at every turn. While the gaming community remains on edge for more official information on the release of GTA VI, another colossal release has already marked its territory: Dune: Awakening, set to launch on […]
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Since the first launch of Grand Theft Auto (GTA) in 1997, the open-world video game franchise has grown into one of the best-selling games in history. The last instalment, GTA V, initially launched in 2013, reached an unprecedented milestone in the gaming industry, setting seven Guinness World Records and generating more revenue than blockbuster films […]
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The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, has announced a $97.4 billion takeover bid for OpenAI, the leading artificial intelligence research company behind the ChatGPT models. Musk’s unsolicited offer was disclosed by his lawyer, Marc Toberoff, who confirmed the report to The Wall Street Journal on Monday, stating Musk’s intent to restore OpenAI’s original mission. […]
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This Sunday night, the world will be turning its attention to the anticipated 2025 Super Bowl clash between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Like most Super Bowls before this, this year’s edition is poised to unpack a great deal of sports and entertainment, further reinforcing […]
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Two years after Chinese technologist and AI researcher Lieng Wen Feng founded DeepSeek as an AI research company — with backing from High-Flyer Capital Management a hedge fund he co-owns — DeepSeek has grown to be the most discussed tech force this week. DeepSeek first entered the AI scene in November 2023 with a […]
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Today, January 28, is Data Protection Day globally. It’s a day dedicated to raising awareness and fostering much-needed discussions on promoting privacy best practices and safeguarding personal information in this digital age. This year, the theme revolves around “taking control of your data” in an era where data breaches, theft, and misuse are increasingly frequent, […]
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The use of social media has been banned within the borders of the world’s youngest nation, South Sudan, for a maximum period of 90 days which started on January 22, 2025. The South Sudan National Communication Authority (NCA) announced the directive hours before midnight when the ban was enforced by the Internet Service Providers (ISPs) […]
Discussions over TikTok’s ban in the United States have been held globally over the past few days. Despite being the world’s fourth most-used social media platform, with over 170 million users in America, a recently enacted law prohibited its use within the country’s borders starting Sunday, January 19. This move is tied to TikTok’s ownership […]
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On Friday night, while some were asleep, the United States’ 45th and soon-to-be 47th president, Donald Trump, announced and launched his meme coin, $TRUMP. A meme coin is a digital asset typically based on internet memes, popular animals, human figures, or pop culture phenomena. Their transactional value hinges heavily on virality and social media presence […]
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For an average Nigerian with limited knowledge about influential diasporans, Adebayo Ogunlesi became known in 2020 thanks to Burna Boy’s ode to his work ethic in “Wonderful,” a standout track from the Grammy-winning album Twice As Tall. However, to those familiar with Ogunlesi’s legacy, he has spent over two decades as a trailblazing African figure […]
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Amid Africa’s digital and technological growth, the focus has often revolved around scale — bigger investments, broader markets, and wider adoption. While these metrics seem indisputable considering Africa is the second most populous continent globally, prioritising size alone has done little to address Africa’s intricate socio-economic needs. Despite significant advances in innovation and development, […]
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After nearly nine years of relying on independent fact-checkers to minimise misinformation, Meta is pivoting to a user-powered content moderation system, Community Notes, on its platforms Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. This daring move was announced in a blog post by Joel Kaplan, Meta’s Chief Global Affairs Officer, accompanied by a video from CEO Mark […]
