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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First off, music remains one of the greatest gifts to humanity. There’s a reason it’s called the universal language — a vessel for emotional, cultural, religious, social, political, historical, personal, and artistic expression that transcends borders and speaks to the core of our shared humanity. Second, the advent of music streaming platforms has made […]
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It wasn’t until August 2021 that I finally took the plunge and joined Twitter, after months of listening to my brother’s enthusiastic accounts of real-time dicussions, trending topics, and the never-ending stream of information the platform had to offer. Unlike many tweeps who admit to cycling through the phases of creating an account, abandoning it, […]
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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 […]
