Last year, when Google launched its AI-powered assistant — a conversational virtual assistant — it was limited only to Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL phones. Earlier this year, it made its way to smart watches via Android wear 2.0. Now, Google has just confirmed that its assistant is coming Continue Reading
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How the new Nokia 3310 compares with the old
The Nokia 3310 is back from the dead, 17 years later. The iconic phone that was originally launched in 2000 has now been updated. As Nokia looks to launch a new range of Android smartphones, the only phone that people are talking about is this retro wonder, the Nokia 3310. But Continue Reading
Why the new WhatsApp status is a step in the right direction
On WhatsApp’s 8th birthday, a server-side switch updated WhatsApp Statuses from its current text-base to one that allows users to share videos, pictures and GIFs. This update is an undisguised and blatant rip-off of Instagram stories, which is also a shamless clone of Snapchat stories. I’ve seen many people react negatively to Continue Reading
Cameroon shuts down internet in anglophone regions
This article was contributed by Shalom Akinboboye. In a world of fake news on Facebook and Twitter wars between presidents, where terms such as “internet shutdowns” and “web censorship” have become commonplace in conversations on human rights, it is becoming difficult to navigate the relationship between politics and technology. According to Continue Reading
How CNN captured the gigapixel image of Trump’s inauguration
By now, you have seen the jaw-dropping and awe-inspiring 360° picture of Trump’s inauguration that CNN published earlier this week. In the extremely rare case that you have not, here you go. With Gigapixel technology, CNN was able to capture every nook and cranny of the historic moment. But how did they Continue Reading
We now know why Galaxy Note7 units were exploding
When the glorious Note7 was announced, TIME described it as “a modest but welcome improvement over its predecessor, offering a more ergonomic design, an enhanced stylus, the same camera as its Galaxy S7 cousin, and some software tweaks” and awarded it 4.5 out of 5 stars. However, the glory days Continue Reading
WhatsApp increases media sharing limit and adds the ability to search for gifs
WhatsApp has been adding numerous features since it purchase by Mark Zuckerberg, we have compiled a list of changes so far. The latest beta of WhatsApp on android now raises the ability to send 10 pictures in a batch to 30, that’s a huge upgrade especially when you have to Continue Reading
This $20,000 smartphone is all sorts of awesome!
As usual, I was catching up on some MKBHD videos I had missed during the week after work. This led me to one of Unbox Therapy‘s old videos about a $20,000 smartphone. I proceeded to watch the video and I was not disappointed. The Solarin smartphone, a product of Sirin Continue Reading
Be the first to know when Super Mario Run comes to Android
Released on the 13th day of September 1985, Super Mario is an indelible part of our childhood. Ever since its release, it has appeared on every major Nintendo video game console and handheld. Back in the day, we used to queue at game centers, impatiently waiting for turns to have Continue Reading
Top 5 tech products & announcements in 2016
Prior to this year, my thoughts on 2016 in tech were somewhat skeptical because 2015 looked like the year innovation tapped the brakes a little bit. We heard all the VR and AI research announcements and it was the year music streaming was finally etched in solid stone but that Continue Reading
WhatsApp may soon allow you to edit and delete sent messages
You need some level of speed to be able to sustain the heat and excitement when interacting with friends and loved ones on IMs such as WhatsApp. But more often than not, the race to keep up the pace results in embarrassing typos and statements we’d like to recall moments Continue Reading
Do not fall for the WhatsApp Gold scam
For some time now, I’ve been spammed with an ongoing message about WhatsApp Gold, a so-called secret version of WhatsApp that is used only by celebrities. This latest scam claims that, after installing this WhatsApp Gold, you have access to video calling, deleting sent messages, sending 100 pictures at once, Continue Reading