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 […]
Over the past couple of years, virtually every product and service in Nigeria has experienced volatile price hikes. From government-regulated products like petroleum and electricity to private services like real estate and property management, the increment in these once-basic necessities is beyond staggering. The National Bureau of Statistics reported in October 2024 that inflation had […]
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About eight months after pointing accusatory fingers at Apple for the illegal mining and exploitation of its raw materials and contribution to unrest in its region, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially filed criminal complaints against the tech giant. Recall that The Grid had earlier in September explored the nuances of how […]
It’s another December, and for the ninth consecutive year, Spotify users worldwide are deep in conversations fueled by the wrap of songs and artists they obsessively listened to all year. Undoubtedly, Spotify Wrapped has become one of the most anticipated campaigns in the global music industry, thanks to its interactive, shareable nature that has cemented […]
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Nigerians’ interaction with social media could see significant changes as the Senate progresses with a bill mandating social media platforms and data controllers operating in Nigeria to establish a physical presence within the country. The legislative proposal, titled “A Bill for an Act to Alter the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023,” seeks to amend […]
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A good product often serves as a blueprint for competitors, and Twitter (now X) has embodied that for a long time. Elon Musk’s takeover over two years ago particularly amplified the demand for a competitor to crack Twitter’s code, as many feel that the billionaire’s reign is doing more to repel than retain and attract […]
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Snapchat is reinforcing its commitment to safety regulations with the imminent addition of enhanced location-sharing features to its parental controls hub, Family Centre. Through Snap Map, family and friends have previously been sharing real-time locations while out and about for some months now. However, the new feature will make the process easier for parents […]
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If you’ve consistently sought video reviews before buying new gadgets or upgrading over the past seven years, odds are your search engine or social media algorithms have directed you to Fisayo Fosudo’s videos on multiple occasions. The relatable, often comparative, and high-quality creative visuals, delivered with no delay (or “FodaAdu,” as he calls it in […]
Regardless of the region or industry, a power shift in the United States commands global attention, with the ripple effects of a new or returning administration’s policies expected to be felt worldwide. Donald Trump’s comeback victory as America’s 47th president on Tuesday, November 5, was no exception. Major industries, including the cryptocurrency market, are already […]
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has long been embedded in how modern search engines operate. From predicting your search query to delivering relevant results and suggesting related topics to explore, AI is central to this efficient — and largely effective — functionality. The ability of AI-driven systems to learn and improve without constant human oversight has […]
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Google’s mission to make the world’s information universally accessible and effective has become more inclusive with the addition of 15 new African languages across its platforms: Voice Search, Gboard’s talk-to-type, and Google Translate dictation. The tech giant confirmed that Gboard and Voice Search now support 12 new languages, increasing the total to 25. Additionally, […]
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