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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X faces imminent ban in Brazil

X faces imminent ban in Brazil, formerly known as Twitter, is poised for a potential ban in Brazil after failing to comply with a judicial order to appoint a new legal representative. The order stems from a prolonged conflict between X and Brazilian Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes, who has demanded the suspension…

August 30, 20240Comments

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Elon Musk Secures $56 Billion Tesla Pay Deal Amid Controversy

Elon Musk's Tesla pay deal, which could reach a staggering $56 billion (£44 billion) based on the company's share price, has garnered shareholder support. This amount, equivalent to 75% of the projected spending for schools in England for 2024-25 (£60 billion) and approximately a quarter of the NHS budget (£192 billion), underscores the significant financial…

June 14, 20240Comments

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Neuralink brain-computer interface

Neuralink, Elon Musk's brain-computer interface startup, has encountered a significant challenge in its pioneering journey to integrate advanced technology with the human brain. The company's first human test subject, Noland Arbaugh—a quadriplegic since 2016—experienced complications when some of the chip's connective threads retracted from his brain shortly after implantation in January. This incident occurred during…

May 12, 20240Comments

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X blue tick policy

X, formerly known as Twitter, has introduced a noteworthy update to its blue tick policy, now awarding this status to its most influential users for free. This shift primarily benefits individuals with over 2,500 verified followers who are already subscribers of X Premium, offering them additional premium features at no extra cost. In addition to…

April 8, 20240Comments

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X Severance Settlement Africa

According to the legal agency representing them, x, previously known as Twitter, has settled outstanding payments with its former employees at the African headquarters over a year after their termination. These employees, primarily new hires at the Accra, Ghana office, were abruptly let go in November 2022, shortly after Elon Musk's acquisition of the company…

February 20, 20240Comments

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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

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Tesla Recalls Over 2 Million Vehicles Due to Autopilot System Defects

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…

December 13, 20230Comments

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Twitter X blocking feature removal

In a surprising and thought-provoking development, Twitter X blocking feature removal. Elon Musk, the driving force behind the transformation of Twitter into X, has made a significant announcement. The platform will soon bid farewell to its longstanding blocking feature, a move that Musk defends by highlighting its perceived lack of practicality. Elon Musk's assertion…

August 19, 20230Comments

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Meta’s Threads App: A New Rival for Twitter Unveiled

Introduction: In a strategic move, Meta has unveiled its new application, 'Threads', directly challenging the dominance of Twitter in the microblogging sphere. Threads, a textual rendition of Instagram, has gone live in over a hundred countries, offering a fresh venue for real-time updates and public dialogues. making it a fascinating addition to the portfolio of…

July 30, 20230Comments

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