Instagram’s Threads was launched in July 2023 as a direct X competitor. The platform experienced rapid growth upon release and saw sign ups reach a 100 million mark in less than one week, signaling a positive adoption for the text-based application. Multiple consumer reports have mentioned a dwindling retention rate but no official statement from…
Amazon Launches Fire TV Channels App
Amazon Fire Tv is a digital media and console player manufactured by Amazon and initially released to US customers in 2014. The device allows users stream audio and video contents on the internet through a television. The media player can be assessed using 2 mediums, a set-top box and a HDMI plug-in stick. According to Amazon Fire Tv,…
Somalia: TikTok, Telegram & 1XBet Banned
Somalia is a Country located in the Easternmost part of mainland Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia, Djibouti, Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean, and Kenya. The Country has an estimated population of approximately 17 million people and is reportedly part of the least developed Country’s group, with over 65% of the populace living below the…
SEGA $776 Million Rovio Deal
Sega Corporation is a multinational video game and entertainment company founded in 1960, with its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. In 2001, the entertainment company stopped manufacturing video game consoles and pivoted to developing game software’s, before being acquired by Sammy Corporation in 2004. Sega is now a subsidiary of Sega Sammy Holdings. One popular video…
Pyxis Ocean: The Wind Powered Cargo Ship
The idea of utilizing the wind to propel ships is not new, in fact, wind-powered ships were the primary means of water transportation for centuries. However, the development of steam and diesel engines led to the decline of wind-powered vessels. According to BBC, a cargo ship fitted with a giant, British-designed special wind-powered sails is…
The First All-Electric Lamborghini
Automobili Lamborghini popularly known as Lamborghini, is a luxury vehicle manufacturer with its headquarters in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy. It was founded in 1963 (60 years ago) and is owned by Volkswagen under its Audi subsidiary. With models like the Aventador, Revuelto, Huracan and Urus, Lamborghini brands are synonymous with powerfully engineered vehicles. The Italian luxury…
Gree Recalls 1.5 Million Humidifiers
Gree is a Chinese home appliance manufacturer that makes air conditioners, fans, water dispensers, rice cookers, air purifiers, water kettles, humidifiers, induction cookers, etc. It is also the world’s largest residential air-conditioner manufacturer. The company was restructured to general appliances in 1994 with its headquarters in Guangdong, China. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission announced…
The First All-Electric Acura
Acura is the luxury division of the Honda automobile manufacturer. The brand launched in 1986 as the first luxury arm introduced by a Japanese automaker. The headquarter of the luxury division is located in California, USA and its primary market includes Kuwait, Canada, Panama, Mexico and USA. In a press release by the Assistant Vice…
Nigeria: $1.6 Million Google Grant
Google is an American multinational technology company with its headquarters in California, USA. Google’s product offerings include search engine technology, artificial intelligence, advertising, computers, phones, computer software, and many more. According to Reuters, Google will provide a grant of $1.6 million USD to facilitate a digital training project in collaboration with Data Science Nigeria and…
Microsoft Teams & Xbox Game Bar
Microsoft Teams is a business communication software developed by Microsoft in 2017. Features of the application include instant messaging, audioconferencing, videoconferencing, file storage and application integrations, etc. Microsoft Teams is a replacement to the company’s initial business communication tools like Skype for Business and Microsoft Classroom. In 2016, the American multinational technology company considered buying…