Meta considers fees for ad-free Facebook, Instagram
Meta is considering a proposal that would require European Union users to pay up to $14 in order to access ad-free versions…
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Antitrust case: Microsoft CEO refutes Google’s claims on default settings
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella called rival Google’s claim that it is simple to modify defaults on computers and devices “bogus.” In a…
Kenya demands suspension of Worldcoin’s domestic activities over privacy concerns
A Kenyan parliamentary committee on Monday demanded that the country’s information technology body suspend Worldcoin’s domestic operations. Early in August, the project…
Dutch regulator rejects Apple’s challenge to €50m fine
The Dutch competition watchdog ACM announced on Monday that it had rejected Apple’s challenges to fines of 50 million euros ($53 million)…
Singapore grants Coinbase payments license
Coinbase’s Singapore branch announced on Monday that it has been granted a Major Payment Institution licence by the central bank of the…
Apple has resources to launch Google rival – Report
Apple has all the elements it has if the company decides to build its own search engine for its device. Since more…
Google shuts down Jamboard by 2024
Google has announced last weekend that Jamboard, a whiteboard tool and app, would cease operations in 2024. A 55-inch digital whiteboard called…
FG launches applications for tech startup accelerator programme
The federal government, through the National Information Technology Development Agency, has launched applications for a tech startup accelerator Fellowship programme to encourage…
WhatsApp updates app with new reply bar
WhatsApp has updated the app with a new reply bar for users to respond to their discussions, WABetaInfo reported. The function allows…
Apple to fix iPhone 15 overheating software issue
Apple has acknowledged fixing the heating up of its recently announced iPhone 15 models and other problems related to well-known apps. The…
Elon Musk’s X paid $20m to creators – CEO
CEO of X, Linda Yaccarino, the firm formerly known as Twitter has disclosed that the platform has paid out roughly $20 million…
Discord resumes operations after hours-long outage
The instant messaging service Discord said on Friday morning that it had resumed operations following an hours-long outage. According to the company,…