Happy New Year 2024: Join the Tech Revolution with Rwanda Tech News

🎉 Greetings to the Tech Community! As the clock strikes midnight and we step into the fresh possibilities of 2024, Rwanda Tech News extends its warmest wishes for a Happy New Year to all the tech enthusiasts, innovators, entrepreneurs, and visionaries out there! 🚀 Embracing the New Year: This new year symbolizes more than just a…

January 1, 20240Comments

Global News

Google Settles $5 Billion Lawsuit Over Privacy Breaches in Incognito Mode

Google has settled a US lawsuit alleging privacy violations for tracking users even when using "private mode" in their browsers. The class action lawsuit demanded a minimum of $5 billion from Google and its parent company, Alphabet, highlighting the intensifying scrutiny large tech firms face in the US and globally. While lawyers representing Google and the affected…

December 30, 20230Comments

Global News

China Introduces Strict Regulations to Curb Video Game Spending and Playtime

China is set to introduce new regulations to significantly restrict the time and money people spend on video games. These measures, designed to curb in-game purchases and combat obsessive gaming habits, represent a significant challenge to the world's largest online gaming market, which is still reeling from previous regulatory crackdowns. The announcement of these draft…

December 29, 20230Comments

Global News

Apple Watch Sales Resume in US Following Emergency Appeal Over Patent Dispute

Apple has filed an emergency appeal with US authorities, leading to the resumption of sales for its latest smartwatch models in the United States. The Series 9 and Ultra 2 models had previously faced a sales halt due to a patent dispute. The US trade body had initially banned imports and sales of Apple Watches…

December 28, 20230Comments

New York Times, OpenAI, Microsoft, Copyright Infringement, ChatGPT, Legal Action, AI Ethics, Tech Lawsuits, Media Rights, Digital Content

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The New York Times Sues OpenAI and Microsoft Over Copyright Infringement

The New York Times, a prominent US news organization, has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, and Microsoft, alleging copyright infringement. The lawsuit claims that "billions of dollars" in damages are due, accusing both firms of utilizing the newspaper's content to train ChatGPT without permission. According to the lawsuit, "millions" of articles…

December 27, 20230Comments

Startup

Essential Steps to Launching a Successful Technology Company

Starting a technology company can be a thrilling and potentially lucrative venture in today's fast-paced digital world. However, establishing a successful tech company involves careful planning, strategic decision-making, and a deep understanding of the tech landscape. Here's a comprehensive guide to setting up a technology company. 1. Identifying Your Niche:The first step…

December 21, 20230Comments

Global News

NASA Deep Space Laser Communication

Nasa has achieved a technological milestone by streaming an ultra-high-definition video of a cat from deep space back to Earth. The 15-second footage features Taters the cat, owned by a NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) employee in California, engaging in a playful chase of a laser beam. Remarkably, this video journeyed a staggering 19 million…

December 20, 20230Comments

Global News

Twitch Reversal on Nudity Policy

Twitch, the popular streaming platform, has reversed its recent policy change, allowing more adult content deemed 'artistic'. This decision came after the platform was overwhelmed with AI-generated nude content following the policy announcement on Wednesday. By Friday, Twitch CEO Dan Clancy announced the reversal, acknowledging that the policy adjustment went too far and had led…

December 19, 20230Comments

Global News

EU Proceedings Against X

The European Union has officially launched proceedings against X, formerly known as Twitter, for suspected violations of its Digital Services Act (DSA). This action, announced by EU Digital Commissioner Thierry Breton on the social media platform, alleges that X, under Elon Musk's ownership, has potentially failed to counter illegal content and disinformation and maintain transparency.…

December 18, 20230Comments

Startup

Abubakar Salim Transforms Personal Grief into a New Gaming Venture: Tales of Kenzera: ZAU

Abubakar Salim Channels Grief into Creation of New Video Game Actor Abubakar Salim, known for his roles in various films, TV series, and video games, has channelled his experience of losing his father into creating his first video game. Salim, 30, shared a deep connection with his father, Ali Salim, over their love for games…

December 17, 20230Comments

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