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 […]
Music, movies, games, and books — virtually all forms of digital entertainment have become commodified in today’s world. Not to diminish the efforts of producers and creators, though; to what much is invested, much is expected as profit. Nevertheless, Bounce has thoughtfully curated seven video streaming platforms that are not only free but also […]
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Cryptocurrency might be the future of global finance, but most of the Nigerian government’s recent attempts to tap into its potential have either been faced with low adoption rates or have negatively impacted traders who are the main players in the country’s estimated $400m crypto market. This is evident in the poor adoption of […]
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One year can be a lot of time or a blink, depending on the lens you’re viewing from. When it comes to social media platforms, the journey to prominence varies. It took Facebook years before it became a mainstay social community, while TikTok exploded in months. However, Meta’s Threads— which was heralded as Twitter’s (now […]
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While Samsung is gearing up to launch its smart ring later this year, South African-based company VezoPay has beaten the tech giant to launch Africa’s first-ever smart ring which is set to mark a significant leap in contactless payment technology on the continent. Embedded with Near-Field Communication (NFC) technology, VezoPay’s state-of-the-art ring is designed […]
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