TECH NEWS REELS

  Apple is reportedly planning on launching two different versions of the fourth generation of its AidPods this fall.  One model is expected to offer basic functionality but be affordably priced.  A more expensive model will offer active noise cancellation and is rumored to replace the current third-generation model in the lineup, according to Bloomberg. Part of the decision to replace the AirPods 3 in the lineup has to do with its charging case. The AirPods 3 use a Lightening cable for charging, while Apple’s lineup is transitioning to USB-C. Currently, Apple sells the AirPods 2 and AirPods 3 as well as the AirPods Pro. Beyond the case upgrade, the AirPods Pro is expected to get new firmware that Willard new head gesture controls as well as improved noise isolation. Bloomberg says that Spacial Audio features all likely be shared with both models, and both will also likely offer Apple Watch charging via the AirPod’s case. The new AirPods are expected to be announced at a...

By Admin WhatsApp is testing a new feature allowing users to like status updates, similar to Instagram story likes. This feature is currently available to beta users and is expected to roll out widely soon. Additionally, WhatsApp is developing a voice chat feature with Meta AI. According to reports from WABetaInfo, the like reaction feature is now being tested by public beta users and has been in development for some time.  According to reports from WABetaInfo, the like reaction feature is now being tested by public beta users and has been in development for some time.  Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly set to introduce a new feature that could allow users to express their appreciation for status updates with a simple "like" reaction.  This addition, which mirrors Instagram’s story likes, is designed to streamline the process of acknowledging and engaging with content shared by contacts. According to reports from WABetaInfo, the like reaction feature is now being tested b...

By Precious Akutamadu  StartupSouth Enterprise Development LTD/GTE, on Thursday, trained 50 journalists in the South-South region on how to utilise innovative technology tools in reporting events and ecosystem in the Niger Delta and beyond. The organisation is a startup ecosystem development and advocacy outfit that inspires founders building high-scale ventures in Nigeria with specific focus on the South-South and South-East regions. Addressing the participants, the Convener, Uche Aniche, said that the workshop was aimed at training journalists in technology reporting. Aniche also said that the workshop would enable journalists in the Niger Delta region to understand the terms and tools of innovative technologies to be able to report the upcoming launch of innovative groundbreaking solution built by Xend Finance. He urged journalists to be passionate and intentional in their understanding of technology innovation, the importance of applying them in their daily reportage to promote...

  By Admin  Elon Musk’s internet company, Starlink is setting up ground stations across Nigeria in a strategic move aimed at enhancing connectivity in the country. According to an insider source with knowledge of the project, the facilities are to be built on approximately 29,000 acres of land acquired in three states. The ground stations will be established in key locations in Okun Ajah Lagos State, Sagamu in Ogun State, and Port Harcourt. According to reliable sources who wish not to be disclosed as they are not authorized to speak on the matter, Starlink will be setting up ground stations in Nigeria and will be located in Ajah, Lagos State, Port Harcourt, Rivers State and Sagamu, Ogun State. Starlink is partnering with Equinix, a leader in data centre solutions to build ground stations across the country. Recall that Equinix made a strategic entry into Nigeria in 2022 with the acquisition of MainOne in a $320 million deal. The entire land size for the ground station is esti...

  By David Adeoye The use of Computer-Based Testing (CBT) in conducting examinations has been described as the best option to develop the nation’s educational systems and establishments. The Chief Executive Officer of the Educational Advancement Centre, Mr Muyiwa Bamgbose, said this while speaking with newsmen in Ibadan on Friday. Bamgbose, a computer expert, was passing comments on the recent examination conducted via CBT for 50,000 applicants for teaching appointments with the Oyo State Government. As a consultant to the Oyo State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), the organiser of the examination, he attributed its success to the use of CBT. He said the examination, earlier scheduled for five days but compressed to three days, due to the nationwide protest, wouldn’t have been successful had CBT not been adopted. According to him, apart from the fact that CBT or E-testing is effective in the conduct of national examinations, it is also more efficient than paper-based tests. “A...

  By Stellamaris Ashinze A data privacy consulting firm, Data Knowledge Information Privacy Protection Initiative  (DKIPPI) on Friday called for protection  of data in the quest for good governance. The Convener, DKIPPI, Mr Tokunbo Smith, told the press in Lagos that individuals should safeguard their data as fiercely as they were demanding for good governance. Smith said that as Nigerian youths embarked on a peaceful protest  advocating for better governance, it was crucial to recognise that the fight extended beyond the streets and social  media. He said that the fight reached to the very essence of the digital lives of citizens to the protection of personal data,  especially in this era of technology. According to the DKIPPI convener, data is power and our personal  data, whether identity, financial details or even our opinion, has immense value and can be used to empower or manipulate if in the wrong hands. “This is why I said our calls for better ...