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technology
Some Alexa+ features reportedly won’t arrive for months
Amazon has delivered on its promise to launch an upgraded Alexa experience, Alexa+, by the end of March. But the service reportedly lacks many of...
techcrunch.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
The hidden workers who train AI from Kenya’s slums
The hidden workers who train AI from Kenya’s slumsThis article is an adapted extract from CAPTURED, our new podcast series with Audible about the...
codastory.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Google Warns Of October 3 Gmail Account Deletion — How To Keep Yours
It’s been quite the week for Google, what with Gmail celebrating its 21st birthday and users being given the present of end-to-end email encryption....
forbes.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Singapore’s bold AI push: Digital minister Josephine Teo on innovation and global leadership
As AI transforms the global tech landscape, Singapore is making bold strides to position itself as a leader in AI innovation and regulation. In this...
cnbcafrica.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
UK Tightens Rules for Russian Agents After Hybrid Attacks
The UK put Russia in the top tier of its new Foreign Influence Registration Scheme, meaning anyone working for the Russian state in Britain will...
bloomberg.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Personal Data Removal Services: How They Work and Why You Need One
Data brokers hoover up public data, process it into data profiles, and sellyou! You can opt out manually, but enlisting a personal data removal...
pcmag.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
6 Smart Tips to Help Seniors Avoid Scams
Criminals target older people more than any other demographic. I spoke with multiple experts about the best ways to protect your parents,...
pcmag.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
BYD is piling on the pain for Tesla. These 5 charts break down how the rivals compare.
Tesla and BYD are locked in a battle to be the world's largest EV company. BYD has piled the pain on its rival this year,...
aol.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Beagle has a new long-range drone with more than one application
When there are damages to energy infrastructure, such as electricity pylons or gas pipelines, expensive helicopters are frequently used to inspect them. Drones have begun...
techcrunch.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Maintaining institutional memory is hard enough – AI knowledge systems will make it worse
AI can hallucinate many things, but are we headed for a world where tools like ChatGPT and Gemini are crafting standard operating procedures or...
itpro.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Visa and American Express Vying to Win Apple Card Deal in 'Fierce' Fight
Visa wants to pay Apple approximately $ 100 million to be the new payment network for the Apple Card, reports The Wall Street Journal. As of right...
macrumors.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Fashion startup CaaStle appears to be in trouble
CaaStle, a startup that launched in 2011 as a plus-sized clothing subscription service and in 2018 became an inventory monetization platform for clothing retailers, is facing financial...
techcrunch.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
T-Mobile Class-Action Payouts Are Just About on Their Way
If you're a claimant in the class-action lawsuit, your payment is nearly here. If you're expecting money from T-Mobile, there's good news: Your check...
lifehacker.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Webb telescope spots galaxy at pivotal moment in the early universe
Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have identified an ancient and faraway galaxy that provides evidence that an important transition...
thehindu.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Survey shows the main reason people choose a Pixel phone over other Android phones
The camera is the most popular single reason for many people, closely followed by exclusive features. There are quite a few reasons to buy a...
androidauthority.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
85% of African businesses plan to implement AI by 2029, but it’s not SA leading the charge
Doros Hadjizenonos Recent research conducted by Fortinet has illuminated a powerful trend across the African business landscape: a significant embrace...
iol.co.za
- 30+ days ago
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technology
New Chipless RFID Tag is Cheaper and More Sustainable:
Scientists have designed a chipless RFID tag, which they claim could make tags cheaper but also more sustainable. A team of researchers in Scotland...
tech.co
- 30+ days ago
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technology
ChatGPT’s new image generator is really good at faking receipts
This month, ChatGPT unveiled a new image generator as part of its 4o model that is a lot better at generating text inside images. People...
techcrunch.com
- 30+ days ago
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shopping / technology / nutrition
10 Dermatologist-Approved Sunscreens That Truly Deliver
If you’re a regular reader of Refinery29, you probably already know that wearing sunscreen is a smart choice for your skin — we can’t...
refinery29.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Thugs burst into Longton home as victim stabbed
Two men burst into a city home - where the victim was stabbed. And a mobile phone was swiped from the Longton property. The incident...
stokesentinel.co.uk
- 30+ days ago
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technology
M5 Mac Mini: Everything You NEED to Know - Release, Specs & Features
The Mac Mini is set to undergo a significant transformation with the anticipated arrival of the M5 and M5 Pro chips. Building on the foundation...
geeky-gadgets.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
'Perfect explosive mixture' was flagged years before fatal water plant blast
It has been more than four years since an explosion at a water treatment plant killed four workers, including a 16-year-old apprentice. No official explanation...
bbc.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
'Adolescence' creator says show is not 'making a point about race' with casting
Jack Thorne, one of the creators and writers of the hit Netflix series, spoke about the casting of Owen Cooper as 13-year-old Jamie Miller. Jack...
nbcnews.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology / entrepreneurship
Africa: The Transformative Power of Networks - Advancing Women Entrepreneurs in Africa
[Graça Machel Trust] In an era of rapid change and increasing challenges, women's networks have become influential social and economic...
allafrica.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Amazon's Nova AI agent launch puts it up against rivals OpenAI, Anthropic
A growing number of companies are building AI agents as they look beyond text and image generators. Amazon on Monday released a new AI model...
nbcnews.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
TikTok creators, partners remain optimistic ahead of app’s second ban deadline
For the second time this year, TikTok is staring at a deadline that could determine its fate in the U.S. and that of numerous...
cnbc.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Hillary Clinton joins Bluesky
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has joined Bluesky, following in the footsteps of former president Barack Obama, who made his first post on the...
techcrunch.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Apple brings Apple Intelligence to the Vision Pro
Apple announced on Monday that it’s rolling out visionOS 2.4, bringing Apple Intelligence-powered AI features to the Apple Vision Pro. The update also introduces new...
techcrunch.com
- 30+ days ago
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shopping / technology / nutrition
I’ve Barely Worn Makeup Since Using The Ordinary’s New Radiance Serum
Having worked in beauty for over a decade, I’m acutely aware of the benefits of antioxidants in skincare (think pollution-proofing vitamin C and brightening...
refinery29.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
FourJaw targets global growth from new Sheffield HQ
The technology company, which has grown rapidly since it was formed in 2020 as a spinout from the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing...
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk
- 30+ days ago
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technology
TikTok Announces New Safety Initiatives for African Users
With its future in the U.S. still up in the air, TikTok continues to expand its efforts in other regions, in order to build...
socialmediatoday.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Substack updated its app to make it even more like TikTok
The newsletter platform is fully embracing vertical video. Substack is taking one more step towards becoming an all-in-one social media / creator platform by adding a...
engadget.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
An unlikely coalition of Labour and Tory MPs can put Parliament back in charge
A new report makes the case for a radical overhaul of government. It opens thus: “The British state is the machinery by which we deliver...
inews.co.uk
- 30+ days ago
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technology
ChatGPT gained one million new users in an hour today
The new image generation feature from OpenAI is so popular it's causing issues with new signups. OpenAI has been doubling its audience for ChatGPT at...
engadget.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Africa's $ 832 billion mobile money boom is a hotbed for cybercriminals
Africa has emerged as a global leader in mobile money adoption, a financial revolution connecting millions and driving economic growth. Yet, this...
iol.co.za
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Windows’ 100% volume is a phony limit. Here’s how I boost audio 6x higher
Don't settle for Window's 100 percent volume setting! If you’re playing audio on a desktop replacement laptop with a six-speaker-strong configuration,...
pcworld.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
API testing firm APIsec exposed customer data during security lapse
API testing firm APIsec has confirmed it secured an exposed internal database containing customer data, which was connected to the internet for several days without...
techcrunch.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Critical auth bypass bug in CrushFTP now exploited in attacks
Attackers are now targeting a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in the CrushFTP file transfer software using exploits based on publicly...
bleepingcomputer.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
OpenAI plans to release a new ‘open’ AI language model in the coming months
OpenAI says that it intends to release its first “open” language model since GPT‑2 “in the coming months.” That’s according to a feedback form...
techcrunch.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
The first Pixel 10 Pro Fold leak is here, and it’s not what we were hoping for
The Pixel 10 Pro Fold just leaked and it feels like déjà vu. The Pixel 10 series isn’t due for several months, but the leaks...
androidauthority.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Rising cyber threats and how to secure data in the age of AI
In 2023, Kenya experienced nationwide information technology chaos, thanks to Anonymous Sudan that disrupted over 5,000 government services,...
standardmedia.co.ke
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Google is still rolling out Astra camera and screen sharing to Gemini Live
Besides making 2.5 Pro (experimental) available to all users, Google on Saturday provided an update on Gemini Live’s Astra camera and screen sharing capabilities. At...
9to5google.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Credit Direct: Building Nigeria’s Leading Embedded Finance Business
Credit Direct, a leading Nigerian financial services company, announced a strategic pivot from lending to a comprehensive digital finance company...
nairametrics.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
British authors want Meta to answer for alleged copyright infringement
An open letter called on the UK government to hold the tech company accountable. Creatives in the UK are once again speaking out against AI...
engadget.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Mummy GO declares AI a ‘fallen Angel’ and a ‘demon’
Nigerian evangelist Funmilayo Adebayo, widely known as Mummy GO, has stirred fresh controversy with her latest remarks, claiming that Artificial...
ghanaplus.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Milestone Achieved as Helpster Saves Over 1,000 Lives, Transforms Healthcare for Vulnerable Communities
Helpster Charity US Inc, a global nonprofit leveraging technology to improve healthcare access for vulnerable populations in Africa and Asia, has...
irishtechnews.ie
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Oracle under fire for its handling of separate security incidents
Tech giant Oracle is facing criticism for how it’s handling two seemingly separate data breaches. At least one of the incidents appears to still...
techcrunch.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
How to Create Ghibli Images For Free
ChatGPT’s native image generation feature has gone viral, thanks to the Ghibli trend. We recently tested GPT-4o’s native image generation and found...
beebom.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Refresh your daily beauty routine with these eco-friendly products
Marking the beginning of Earth Month, New Beauty senior editor-at-large and TODAY contributor Sarah Eggenberger stops by Studio 1A to share products to make your...
today.com
- 30+ days ago
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technology
Rolex and Apple watches, designer bags and NHS uniforms stolen in Middlesbrough burglary
A Rolex watch, a number of designer bags and NHS uniforms have been stolen from a property in Middlesbrough. Cleveland Police were called to Regent...
gazettelive.co.uk
- 30+ days ago
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