Technology advisor at TMB Tech, Akin Ibitoye, has warned Nigerians against the health and psychological implications of sleeping with mobile devices besides their beds or under their pillows. He spoke when he appeared as a guest on Channels Television today. According to him, sleeping with phones beside one’s bed or under the pillow leads to [...
•Apple logo on a smartphone Apple, yesterday, relaxed its App Store payment rules in the face of a scathing court order, with Spotify quickly reaping the benefit. Apple’s update to its App Store guidelines let developers know they could now provide links to outside payment platforms, allowing people to buy apps featured in its US […]...
Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp’s parent company, Meta, has said it may be forced to shut down its operations in Nigeria after a tribunal insisted that it must pay the $220 million slapped on it in July 2024. Meta was also asked to pay the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) an additional $35,000 as […]
Tech giant Meta reported quarterly profits well above expectations yesterday, brushing aside market worries that its heavy investments in cloud computing and artificial intelligence would hamper growth. The company reported a $16.6 billion profit in the first three months of the year on revenue of $42.3 billion, with business spending on ads r...
TikTok abounds with viral videos accusing prestigious brands of secretly manufacturing luxury goods in China so they can be sold at cut prices. But while these “revelations” are spurious, behind them lurks a well-oiled machine for selling counterfeit goods that is making the most of the confusion surrounding trade tariffs, reports AFP. Chinese...
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) Tribunal has upheld a $220 million fine against Meta Platforms Incorporated and WhatsApp over discriminatory data practices against Nigerian users. The ruling delivered by a three-member panel led by Thomas Okosun also ordered the tech giant to reimburse the FCCPC the sum of $3...
•iPhone Do you think you know everything about your iPhone? Think again. Apple packs a ton of hidden features into every iOS update, and many of them fly under the radar. Whether you’re a casual user or a seasoned iPhone pro, these 18 clever tips and tricks will help you unlock even more from your […]
Millions of users in Nigeria and around the world may soon lose access to WhatsApp as the platform phases out support for older devices. Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, has announced that starting May 5, 2025, the app will no longer function on certain outdated smartphones that do not meet the latest security and […]
Many telecommunications service subscribers across the country have called on the Operators to improve their services to match the recent hike in their tariffs. They spoke in separate interviews with newsmen across the country, reports Nigerian Tribune. The subscribers said in spite of the high increment in tariff rates, mobile networks could ...
The third season of MTN Champs continues with the Continental Relays scheduled to take place in Lagos from today, Wednesday, April 9 to Saturday, April 12, 2025. Events will be held at the Yabatech and UNILAG sports complexes. This follows the successful Benin Classics held from March 13 to 15, reports Daily Independent. A total […]
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