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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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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 […]
1997-born Iddris Sandu is one of the few African-born millennials who grew up with an iron-clad ambition of becoming a change catalyst through writing codes. Born in Accra, Ghana, Iddris’ time there was brief, as his family migrated to Compton, California when he was three years old. At just ten years old, he embarked on […]
