“Gangnam Style,” the quirky South Korean video that spawned a global dance craze and went so viral it nearly broke YouTube, has finally been dethroned as the most watched video. After four and a half…
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Xiaomi, Nokia agree patent licensing deal
Nokia and Xiaomi announced that they have signed a business collaboration agreement and a multi-year patent agreement, including a cross license to each company’s cellular standard essential patents. Xiaomi also acquired patent assets from Nokia…
Uber launches Real-Time ID Check in Kenya
Riding-hailing app, Uber, has launched their latest safety update in Kenya. Dubbed as the “Real-Time ID Check”, the update is an intelligent new safety feature that periodically prompts drivers to share a selfie before going…
6 Buzzwords to guarantee response on dating apps
Plenty of Fish (POF) has revealed what is the best opening line to get a response on dating apps. The study found the main buzzwords which guarantee a response from a desired partner after it…
Samsung to sell off refurbished Galaxy Note 7s: reports
The world’s biggest smartphone maker Samsung will next week start reselling refurbished Galaxy Note 7 devices after a humiliating recall over exploding batteries last year, news reports said Tuesday. Samsung Electronics declined to comment on…
The prize-winning tech helping Ghana’s farmers to grow
Agyei Douglas is a farmer who grows vegetables near Kumasi in Ghana’s central Ashanti region. He used to struggle to access markets and capital. The information he needed was broadcast on the radio but often…
Senegal’s corner shops go digital to track trade
Corner shops, markets and street traders are still the traditional way most Senegalese do their shopping, but micro-businesses are turning to digital means of tracking clients in the west African nation’s informal economy. Amadou Bawol…
Microsoft challenges Sony with powerful new Xbox One X
Microsoft on Sunday unveiled Xbox One X — billing it as the most powerful video console ever made, and escalating a battle with market king PlayStation 4. The $499-addition to the lineup was built with…
Apple wants to rock the market with HomePod, faces challenges
Apple’s new HomePod speaker may be music to the ears of its loyal fans, but how much it can crank up volume in the smart speaker market remains to be heard. Apple unveiled its long-awaited…