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Google Launches AI-Powered Video Search for a Smarter Web Experience

In an exciting leap forward for digital search, Google has just launched an innovative feature that lets users search the web by simply recording a video. This latest feature, available for Android and iPhone users globally, allows you to point your camera at an object, ask a question about it, and instantly receive search results…

October 4, 20240Comments

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Ghanaian President and AfCFTA Secretary Drive Digital Innovation at Africa Soft Power Symposium

This week, global policymakers, industry leaders, and experts gathered in New York City during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to discuss critical topics shaping Africa's digital future. A prominent event was the Forward Africa Leaders Symposium, organized by Africa Soft Power (ASP) in collaboration with Convene Africa. The event focused on the critical role…

October 3, 20240Comments

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Nigeria leads Africa’s FinTech revolution

Ambassador Fashina Olaoluwa, representing Nigeria at the Best Diplomatic Conference in the United Kingdom (UK), highlighted Nigeria's status as Africa's leading financial technology (FinTech) hub. In his address, he emphasized how Nigeria has been a key player in fostering a fair, inclusive technological ecosystem and closing the digital divide across the continent. Nigeria's Commitment to…

October 2, 20240Comments

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Samsung Fortnite downloads complaint

Epic Games has accused Samsung of making it overly complicated for users to download its popular video game, Fortnite, on specific Samsung mobile devices. In a legal complaint Epic Games plans to file, the company alleges that users must go through as many as "21 steps" to download and play Fortnite on new Samsung products.…

September 30, 20240Comments

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Meta Fined €91m for GDPR Breaches on Password Storage by Irish DPC

Facebook's parent company, Meta, has been fined €91m (£75m) by the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) for violating the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regarding the storage of user passwords. The investigation, initiated in April 2019, was a result of Meta's admission to the DPC that it had stored certain social media users' passwords in…

September 29, 20240Comments

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Microsoft Adjusts AI Tool Recall for Enhanced Privacy After User Concerns

After facing criticism over privacy concerns, Microsoft has made significant changes to a new AI-powered tool. Initially set to launch with regular activity screenshots, experts labelled the tool a potential "privacy nightmare" when it was first unveiled in May 2024. Following the backlash, the tech giant postponed its release and plans to relaunch it in…

September 28, 20240Comments

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Is Elon Musk’s Starlink a Game Changer for Africa?

Elon Musk's satellite internet company, Starlink, promises to revolutionise internet access worldwide, aiming to bring superfast broadband to "almost anywhere on Earth." Already launched in several African countries, the service aims to address the continent's longstanding issue of patchy internet access. But is Starlink the solution Africa needs? What is Starlink? Starlink, a project under…

September 26, 20240Comments

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MTN and ZTE Unveil Africa’s First 5G Maritime Network in Western Cape

In partnership with ZTE Corporation, MTN South Africa has launched Africa's first 5G ultra-range maritime network in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. This groundbreaking initiative, announced on September 19, aims to revolutionize maritime connectivity and enhance the region's economic prospects. By integrating cutting-edge technology, MTN and ZTE are set to boost tourism, support local fisheries, and…

September 25, 20240Comments

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Can Africa’s Manufacturing Keep Pace with the Global Beauty Industry?

The global beauty industry, valued at over $500 billion, is experiencing rapid growth, with projections indicating continued expansion in the years to come. As global beauty brands race to innovate and meet demand, manufacturing capabilities, particularly in emerging markets like Africa, are under scrutiny. By 2030, business-to-business manufacturing spending in Africa is expected to reach…

September 23, 20240Comments

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Lionsgate AI collaboration

Lionsgate, the studio behind blockbuster series like The Hunger Games and John Wick, has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with artificial intelligence (AI) company Runway. The deal will allow Runway to train a new AI model on Lionsgate's extensive film and TV archive, potentially reshaping content production. AI Integration in Film Production The partnership aims to…

September 20, 20240Comments

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