In this age, you’d easier find a literate adult who has never read or written, than one who doesn’t regularly use at least one social media medium. What began in the late 90s as a personal communication tool has morphed into a multifaceted medium with a wide range of innumerable functions, making it almost impossible […]
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Earlier in May, stunning pictures of American celebrities Rihanna and Katy Perry at the 2024 Met Gala event were making rounds on social media, particularly on X (formerly Twitter). The pictures, as expected, went viral, as they appeared to exemplify contenders for the event’s best-dressed stars. But that wasn’t going to happen, because, in reality, […]
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There has never been a better time to be a creator in Africa. After years of seemingly thankless efforts in educating and entertaining the public, media platforms are finally opening up models for rewards. Meta’s Facebook was the last major platform to open revenue access to previously restricted countries in the continent. Now, online publishing […]
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Two months after implementing a limit of three song lyrics per month for free users, Spotify has backtracked on the move, returning the feature to all users globally. What seemed like a silent update back in May 2024 has been in the works since September 2023 when users started noticing the unavailability of the […]
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It’s August 1st, and once again, the ambiguity surrounding the origins of National Girlfriend Day has sparked debate over its true essence. While many believe it’s a day to celebrate platonic bonds of friendship and love among women, others see it as a time to honour romantic relationships, and some argue that it’s a day […]
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is now everywhere you go, leaving its mark on digital innovations globally. Despite the initial uproar over ethical concerns and job displacement, its widespread adoption across all industries and ecosystems was only a matter of time. Though these concerns are still alive, AI’s transformative force keeps advancing, and we now find ourselves […]
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Doomscrollig looks like a big word if you’ve never heard of it or given it a second thought before now, but the irony of the context is that you most likely stumbled on this article while lost in the act. Medical stakeholders describe it as the habitual and compulsive consumption of distressing news stories on […]
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TikTok has introduced a new music discovery feature called “Sound Search” that enables users to find songs by singing, humming, or playing them on the app. Not only does Sound Search identify songs, but it also retrieves short-form videos featuring the searched song. This makes it an upgrade to YouTube Music’s song detection tool […]
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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 […]
