Streaming platform Twitch, widely recognized for its gaming content, has updated its policy to permit adult content, such as nude drawings and sculptures, provided it is deemed artistic. The Amazon-owned site has made this change as part of its efforts to clarify its previously "confusing" rules regarding sexual content. While maintaining a strict ban on…
Jumia, a leading pan-African e-commerce enterprise, has declared its intention to discontinue its food delivery service by the end of the year, citing unprofitability as the primary reason. This move will impact all seven countries where the service is currently available, including Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, and Ivory Coast. In a recent statement,…
Tesla, the electric car company led by billionaire Elon Musk, recalled over two million vehicles following findings by the US regulator that its Autopilot driver assistance system had defects. This decision comes after a comprehensive two-year investigation into accidents involving Tesla cars where Autopilot was engaged. The recall has impacted nearly every Tesla model…
The E3 gaming expo, a once pivotal event in the gaming industry, has been permanently cancelled. The organizers announced, "After more than two decades of E3, each one bigger than the last, the time has come to say goodbye," thanking everyone for the memories and signing off with "GGWP [good game well played]." The 2023…
TikTok GoTo Indonesia Partnership, the globally popular social media platform, has entered into a joint venture with Indonesia's tech behemoth GoTo, aiming to rejuvenate its online shopping segment in the country. Owned by China's ByteDance, TikTok plans to channel over $1.5 billion into Indonesia's prominent e-commerce platform, Tokopedia. This move follows TikTok Shop's temporary closure in Indonesia…
Google recently unveiled an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model touted for its enhanced "reasoning capabilities." This model is designed to provide more thoughtful responses to complex questions, addressing a common issue in AI content generators known as 'hallucinations,' where the AI might generate incorrect or misleading information. Named Gemini, this AI model has been rigorously…
Securing funding can be a significant hurdle for young entrepreneurs looking to kickstart their business ventures. However, several organizations and companies are dedicated to providing financial support and resources to help these budding business owners. One of the key players in this field is venture capital firms. These firms are specifically designed to invest in…
Kigali, Rwanda - The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) have announced the launch of the Sustainable and Inclusive Private Sector Development (SSISPD) project today. This initiative, backed by an AfDB grant of USD 880,000 through the Fund for African Private Sector Assistance (FAPA), is a three-year project to empower…
Widespread Network Disruption Hits Three UK Customers A significant number of Three mobile network users in the UK are experiencing connectivity issues, with reports indicating an inability to access phone signals. The issue, tracked by Downdetector, has affected over 20,000 customers as of Friday afternoon, leading to widespread disruptions in making calls, sending texts, and…
