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Qatar Airways Partners with SpaceX’s Starlink to Offer High-Speed In-Flight Wi-Fi

By Ifunanya / May 29, 2024

Doha, Qatar – Qatar Airways, the world’s largest airline to collaborate with SpaceX’s Starlink, has announced plans to introduce high-speed, […]

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Google Introduces Song Identification Feature on YouTube Music for Android Users

By Ifunanya / May 26, 2024

Finding a song that’s stuck in your head but you can’t quite remember can be frustrating, but Google has introduced […]

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Google’s New AI Search Tool Faces Backlash Over Inaccuracies

By Ifunanya / May 26, 2024

Last week, Google unveiled a significant change to its search engine, showcasing new artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities designed to answer […]

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US House Passes Controversial Crypto Regulation Bill Amid Opposition

By Ifunanya / May 23, 2024

The US House of Representatives made a significant move on Wednesday by approving a bill aimed at establishing a new […]

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Nvidia’s Profits Skyrocket as Demand for AI Power Surges

By Ifunanya / May 23, 2024

Nvidia witnessed a staggering seven-fold increase in quarterly net profit, propelled by soaring demand for its chips driving artificial intelligence […]

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OpenAI Strikes Landmark Deal with News Corp for Content Use

By Ifunanya / May 23, 2024

In a significant move, News Corp and OpenAI have reached an agreement allowing the latter to utilize content from News […]

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OpenAI CEO Defends AI Safety Amid Rising Concerns

By Ifunanya / May 22, 2024

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman defended the safety of his company’s AI technology amid growing concerns over potential risks and inadequate […]

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Tesla Semi Fleet Achieves 3.5 Million Miles, Delivers 50 More Trucks to PepsiCo

By Ifunanya / May 21, 2024

In a recent announcement at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Las Vegas, Tesla Semi Senior Manager Dan Priestley […]

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Baidu Considers Collaboration with Tesla on Robotaxi Technology

By Ifunanya / May 18, 2024

Chinese tech giant Baidu is exploring potential collaboration opportunities with Tesla, particularly in the realm of robotaxi technology. The news […]

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Tesla Gains Approval for Factory Expansion in Grünheide Despite Environmental Concerns

By Ifunanya / May 18, 2024

Local councillors in the Grünheide municipality, located just outside Berlin, have given Tesla the go-ahead to expand its local plant. […]

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Elon Musk’s X Actions Ignite Controversy and Reactions

By Ifunanya / May 18, 2024

Elon Musk’s recent actions on X, formerly known as Twitter, have sparked a wave of reactions, from technical glitches to […]

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Thousands Of Tesla Cars Rot In Warehouses Across US With No One To Buy Them

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2024

Parking lots full of Tesla vehicles are becoming impossible to ignore as the electric automaker seemingly can’t sell enough cars […]

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NCC warns Nigerians against use of pre-registered SIM cards

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2024

The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has issued a stern warning to Nigerians on the dangers of purchasing pre-registered SIM cards. […]

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Slow Adoption of 5G Technology as Nigerians still use 2G

By Henry Orji / May 9, 2024

Despite the numerous advantages touted by telecommunications operators, the adoption of fifth-generation (5G) technology in Nigeria remains sluggish, with only […]

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Microsoft African Development Centre in Lagos Faces Closure

By Ifunanya / May 7, 2024

Industry insiders have revealed to The Guardian that Microsoft’s African Development Centre (ADC) in West Africa, situated in Lagos, Nigeria, […]

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Nigerian Government Accused of Soliciting $150 Million Bribe from Binance

By Ifunanya / May 7, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, Binance, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, accused Nigerian government officials of soliciting a $150 […]

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LockBit Leader Unmasked: US Offers $10 Million Reward for Khoroshev’s Capture

By Ifunanya / May 7, 2024

In a major development in the fight against cybercrime, the US Department of State announced a $10 million reward for […]

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Dorsey Leaves Bluesky Board Amidst Speculation

By Ifunanya / May 6, 2024

Jack Dorsey, the co-founder of Twitter, recently announced grants for open protocols from his philanthropic Start Small initiative. This announcement […]

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Google Photos Introduces Enhanced ‘Block Face’ Feature and ‘Show Less’ Option in Memories

By Ifunanya / May 3, 2024

Google Photos, renowned for its comprehensive gallery features, is rolling out an update to refine its “Memories” feature. In version […]

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Washed Out Returns with ‘Notes From a Quiet Life’ Album, Unveils Surreal Music Video for ‘The Hardest Part

By Ifunanya / May 3, 2024

Ernest Greene and director Paul Trillo created their new music video using Open AI’s Sor

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