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Kobo360 CEO appointed commissioner in Enugu
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Kobo360 CEO appointed commissioner in Enugu

The Enugu State Governor, Peter Mba on Thursday appointed 20 commissioners to help him implement his agenda for the state. The CEO of the logistics start-up Kobo360 in Nigeria, Obi Ozor, is one of the recently appointed commissioners. In Mba’s government, Ozor will hold the position of commissioner of transportation. “It’s our hope that you […]

Mozilla rebrands Firefox accounts to Mozilla
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Mozilla to add extensions in mobile

Mozilla said that Firefox for Android would soon enable an open ecosystem of extensions in a note to developers. highlighting the fact that Firefox will now be the sole popular Android browser to enable such an ecosystem for extensions as a result of the decision. With the upgrade, Firefox users with Android smartphones should soon […]

Serve Robotics to go public after Uber, Nvidia backing
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Serve Robotics to go public after Uber, Nvidia backing

The autonomous sidewalk delivery robot startup that sprang from Uber’s acquisition of Postmates, will go public after a reverse merger with Serve Robotics. According to regulatory records, the reverse merger with Patricia Acquisition Corp. was finished this month. Prior to the merger, Uber, Nvidia, and Wavemaker Partners, who were already investors in Serve, launched a […]

Snapchat introduces AI-powered video lenses
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Snapachat removes subscription for dark mode

Snapchat has removed the paywall for dark mode on Android after previously requiring users to have a Snapchat+ subscription in order to access the functionality. iOS users have had free access to dark mode since 2021. Earlier this year, Snapchat only made dark mode accessible to Snapchat+ subscribers on Android devices. Snapchat’s subscription service attracted […]

Snpachat expands more into AI with ‘Dreams’
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Snapchat under probe for underage users

The British data regulator is gathering data on Snapchat to determine whether the American instant messaging service is taking sufficient steps to block minors from using its services. According to a report by Reuters, social media businesses must obtain parental permission before processing the data of children under 13 in accordance with UK data protection […]

Telegram launches controversial peer-to-peer SMS login service
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Iraq bans Telegram over privacy concerns

Messaging app, Telegram has been prohibited in Iraq, according to the country’s telecoms ministry, due to concerns about national security and to protect the privacy of users. “The Ministry of Communications affirms its respect for citizens’ rights to freedom of expression and communication, without prejudice to the security of the state and its institutions,” the […]

Dating sites Tinder, Hinges sued for exploiting user addiction
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Tinder to use AI to pick dating profile photos

The parent company of Tinder, Match Group, revealed that it was piloting an AI-powered technology that would analyse images in a user’s photo album and choose five that best represented them online. Around one-third of Tinder users stated they would “absolutely” want to utilise generative AI when developing their dating profile, according to Tinder, which […]

Discord to offer more games, apps inside chats
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Discord lays off 40 staff members

Chat application Discord has laid off over 40 workers, or about 4% of its staff, as part of business restructuring efforts, according to reports. Several former Discord workers shared the news of the layoffs on Twitter and LinkedIn. The company issued a statement to Business Insider confirming the situation and emphasising its commitment to long-term […]

Warner Bros loses nearly 2m subscribers after rebrand
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Warner Bros loses nearly 2m subscribers after rebrand

Warner Bros. Discovery has disclosed on Thursday that the platform has 1.8 million streaming subscriptions across HBO, Discovery+, and its new integrated streaming service Max. Customers with overlapping accounts (Max and Discovery+) likely got rid of extra subscriptions, which is why there was a reduction in subscribers. Analysts and WBD both foresaw streaming churn. “The […]

Qualcomm anticipates job cuts, revenue drop amidst tech downturn
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Qualcomm anticipates job cuts, revenue drop amidst tech downturn

San Diego-based tech giant, Qualcomm, has projected a challenging fourth quarter, with sales falling below market expectations. In a candid statement, the company hinted at impending job cuts as global economic growth tapers and consumer demand for gadgets remains lackluster. A significant blow was dealt with the revelation that Qualcomm expects no further sales to […]

Sony sells 40m PS5 in two years
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Sony sells 40m PS5 in two years

Sony Group has disclosed that the company has sold more than 40 million PlayStation 5 consoles, since its launch in November 2022. The gaming company attributed the feat to the easing of supply chain problems. “It took months for supply chains to normalise so we could have the inventory to keep up with demand,” Jim […]

Seven accredited tech learning platforms for aspiring professionals
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Seven accredited tech learning platforms for aspiring professionals

In the fast-paced digital age, keeping up with the latest technology trends and acquiring new tech skills is essential for career growth and staying relevant in the job market. Fortunately, numerous accredited tech learning platforms offer comprehensive courses to help individuals develop expertise in various tech domains. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or a seasoned […]