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Nvidia-backed AI startup Perplexity secures $200 million in new funding at a $20 billion valuation, strengthening its position in the AI browser market against rivals like OpenAI.Perplexity Finalizes $20 Billion Valuation with $200 Million Funding Round
Licence terms should be at least 15 years, with modest reserve prices, and spectrum set-asides should be avoided in favour of sharing models like leasing.Cool Ideas Launches 5G Fixed Wireless to Expand High-Speed Internet Access in South Africa
Onafriq partners with Visa to launch Visa Pay in the Democratic Republic of Congo, bridging mobile money wallets with digital payments and boosting financial inclusion.Onafriq and Visa Launch Visa Pay to Bridge Mobile Money and Digital Payments in DRC
OpenAI has signed a record $300 billion cloud contract with Oracle, fueling AI infrastructure growth and propelling Larry Ellison past Elon Musk as the world’s richest person.OpenAI Signs $300 Billion Cloud Deal with Oracle as Larry Ellison Becomes World’s Richest Man
The Realme 12 Pro Plus and Redmi Note 13 Pro bring premium design, AMOLED displays, powerful cameras, and fast charging at mid-range prices. Here’s a full comparison to help you choose.Realme 12 Pro Plus vs Redmi Note 13 Pro: Which Mid-Range Phone Should You Buy?
Nvidia-backed AI startup Perplexity secures $200 million in new funding at a $20 billion valuation, strengthening its position in the AI browser market against rivals like OpenAI.Perplexity Finalizes $20 Billion Valuation with $200 Million Funding Round
Licence terms should be at least 15 years, with modest reserve prices, and spectrum set-asides should be avoided in favour of sharing models like leasing.Cool Ideas Launches 5G Fixed Wireless to Expand High-Speed Internet Access in South Africa
Onafriq partners with Visa to launch Visa Pay in the Democratic Republic of Congo, bridging mobile money wallets with digital payments and boosting financial inclusion.Onafriq and Visa Launch Visa Pay to Bridge Mobile Money and Digital Payments in DRC
OpenAI has signed a record $300 billion cloud contract with Oracle, fueling AI infrastructure growth and propelling Larry Ellison past Elon Musk as the world’s richest person.OpenAI Signs $300 Billion Cloud Deal with Oracle as Larry Ellison Becomes World’s Richest Man
The Realme 12 Pro Plus and Redmi Note 13 Pro bring premium design, AMOLED displays, powerful cameras, and fast charging at mid-range prices. Here’s a full comparison to help you choose.Realme 12 Pro Plus vs Redmi Note 13 Pro: Which Mid-Range Phone Should You Buy?

Social Tech

Social tech provides commentaries on how tech is influencing the lifestyle of Africans and everything in-between.

Snapchat introduces Imagine Lens, a generative AI text-to-image tool for Lens+ and Snapchat+ Platinum users. Learn how to use Imagine Lens to create AI-powered images directly within the app.

Snapchat Launches AI-Powered Text-to-Image Feature ‘Imagine Lens’: How to Use It

Snapchat introduces Imagine Lens, a generative AI text-to-image tool for Lens+ and Snapchat+ Platinum users. Learn how to use Imagine Lens to create AI-powered images…

By: Cynthia Okafor

Kenya Backs Digital Creators with New Tools and Training Opportunities

Kenya’s Ministry of ICT and Digital Economy is rolling out new tools, training, and infrastructure to empower digital creators, with support from Meta, Google, and…

By: Cynthia Okafor

Internet monitor NetBlocks confirms restricted access to X, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, and Facebook in Turkey amid opposition party rallies and heightened political tensions.

Access to X, YouTube and Other Online Platforms Restricted in Turkey, NetBlocks Reports

Internet monitor NetBlocks confirms restricted access to X, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, and Facebook in Turkey amid opposition party rallies and heightened political tensions….

By: Cynthia Okafor

Mazerance, the psychological game development company under Australian studio 5Blooded, has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Nigerian storyteller Christopher Joseph Bassey, widely known as Topher. This partnership is designed to showcase global creativity while ensuring the immersive story world of Mazerance is told with clarity and authenticity.

Mazerance Deepens Collaboration With Nigerian Storyteller to Showcase Global Creativity

Mazerance partners with Nigerian storyteller Christopher Joseph Bassey (Topher) to enhance narrative design and player engagement in its upcoming psychological puzzle game….

By: Cynthia Okafor

TikTok, X, others could create 200,000 jobs for Nigerians with physical offices – Ned Nwoko

A Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Ned Nwoko, has said that social media platforms like TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter), among others could create…

By: Cynthia Okafor

Elon Musk’s X ranked as the most harmful social media platform in Nigeria 

A new report has identified Elon Musk’s X as the primary platform for online harm in Nigeria, with 34% of users reporting negative experiences such…

By: Cynthia Okafor

Google issues security warning for 2.5 billion Gmail users amid scam surge 

Google has issued a critical security warning to its 2.5 billion Gmail users, cautioning against a surge in holiday season scams….

By: Cynthia Okafor

Billionaire Zhang’s ByteDance valuation climbs to $300B amid share buyback efforts 

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has set its valuation at approximately $300 billion….

By: Cynthia Okafor

Man bags 18 years in jail for using AI to create child sexual abuse images and selling them online

The man also made about £5,000 selling the child sexual abuse images online…

By: Cynthia Okafor

500 Nigerian languages will be dead in 50 years if they are not AI compliant- linguistics prof

Languages that are not digitized are well on their way to becoming irrelevant…

By: Cynthia Okafor

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Feature Posts

Constant tech use can lead to burnout, stress, and social media addiction. Learn how a digital detox can help you regain balance, boost mental health, and improve real-life connections.

Digital Detox: Why Taking a Break From Technology is Essential for Mental Health

Fresh allegations reveal that some NIMC agents in Abuja are charging up to N45,000–N55,000 for illegal NIN date of birth changes, despite the official correction fee being N28,574.

NIMC Agents Accused of Extorting Applicants for NIN Date of Birth Corrections in Abuja

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