Meta to introduce broadcast channels for Facebook, Messenger
Meta on Wednesday, announced that it would introduce broadcast channels, a tool that allows users to share their conversations with the public,…
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Netflix hikes streaming plans in US, UK, France
Netflix on Wednesday, increased the cost of certain of its streaming plans in the US, the UK, and France. Overcoming the 6…
Meta to limit comments on Israel-Palestine conflict
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, on Wednesday adopted temporary safeguards to limit “potentially unwelcome or unwanted comments” on posts regarding the…
European Central Bank launches digital euro
The European Central Bank on Wednesday, made another advancement towards the introduction of a digital form of the euro that would enable…
John Legend startup secures $5m funding
An African-American musician, John Legend, is launching a startup company using his social app “It’s Good,” and has already garnered $5 million…
X introduces $1 annual subscription plan for users
Social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, on Tuesday, said that it will try a new subscription model in which it…
Sanlam Insurance boss bags leadership award
The managing and chief executive officer of Sanlam General Insurance Nigeria Limited, Bode Opadokun, has received the “2023 CEO Today Africa Award” in…
South Africa to probe Meta, Google competition with news publishers
The Competition Commission of South Africa disclosed on Tuesday it will look into allegations that ad-supported internet platforms like Meta and Google…
Russia fines Zoom $1.18m for operating without office
A Russian court fined Zoom Video Communications 115 million roubles ($1.18 million) on Tuesday for operating without setting up a local office,…
Snapchat adds website embed feature, to rival Instagram, TikTok
Social media platform Snapchat has disclosed that websites can incorporate public content like Lenses, Spotlight videos, Public Stories, and Public Profiles into…
Stack Overflow sacks 28% of workforce
The Prosus-owned startup Stack Overflow revealed Monday that 28% of its workforce had been let go. The CEO of Stack Overflow, Prashanth…
YouTube unveils features to improve usage
Video platform, YouTube is introducing a new set of features in order to improve mobile playback, song search, and creator-friendly tools on…