First, there was Web1, the precursor of the World Wide Web (WWW). Then Web2 was born, the user-generated web whose presence was announced by social media. Now people are talking about Web3, the purportedly next big thing for the web. What is Web3? Web3 is the evolution of web protocols using decentralization and blockchain technologies. …
As Russia continues with its attacks on Ukraine, the West imposes and promises to impose more sanctions on Russia. Many tech companies based in the US and Europe have decided to cut ties with Russia. Stay with me as we look at the top technology companies that have made this retaliatory move. From video gaming …
Propaganda is primarily used in war to demoralize the enemy. A primary objective of propaganda aimed at enemy nations is to break down their will to fight. It has been used in wars long before the pre-internet era and has proven to serve the propagandist well. Looking into the past: Hitler’s Propaganda After the Nazis …
What is credit card fraud? According to the FBI, credit card fraud is the unauthorized use of a credit or debit card, or similar payment tool (ACH, EFT, recurring charge, etc.), to fraudulently obtain money or property. Credit and debit card numbers can be stolen from unsecured websites or can be obtained in an identity …
Wars Since time immemorial, war has been a common outcome of a conflict between countries. The most recent global war was Word War II which left around 85 million people dead. After such a catastrophic war, it is the hope of every person that it never happens again. That seems hopeless as the world seems …
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Government welcomes insights on legal instruments Since the initial launch of 5G by Huawei, the company has experienced huge setbacks from the West. First, it was the United States after the then President, Donald J Trump banned Huawei products via a national security order. The UK followed suit in 2020 when it released a detailed …
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Technological Advancement and Cybersecurity It is difficult to talk about technological advancement without mentioning cybersecurity. As technology grows so does the need to protect it. Whether you work in an information security firm or you just use gadgets to surf the web, cybersecurity is at the center of your activities. As the risks associated with …
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Are you ready for Wi-Fi 6E? The wireless technology industry recently got an amazing boost. Wi-Fi 6E comes two years after the final rollout of Wi-Fi 6 in late 2019. Wi-Fi 6E is an improvement to its precursor with benefits like better speeds, more connection capacity, and lower latency. Anyway, what is Wi-Fi 6E? Why …
As we celebrate Black History Month, it is just right that we highlight the role of big tech in empowering black people. During Black History Month in 2021, Black Googlers and other Black Alphabet employees were invited to an unofficial training on angel investing. The training was put together by Google employees to train interested …
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The iPhone 14 will most likely hit the market in September 2022 and it will be furtherance to its precursor, iPhone 13 series. Well, September is a way off but leakers have already begun letting out probable features of the iPhone 14. That being said, we have a good picture of what the iPhone 14 …
China has done it again! With 40,000 LED modules and over 8K resolution, the 10,552 square-meter screen is the largest in the world. The Olympics remains the greatest sporting event in the world and it is only fair that it is presented on the world’s largest screen. The screen was unveiled at the opening ceremony …
Technological Dynamics Technology has been a key component of the social-economic aspect of our day-to-day lives. Since the invention of the internet in 1983, technology has significantly transformed lives. We perform most of our daily activities online and every day as we seek better technologies to enhance our online processes. As we enjoy the benefits …
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Spotify’s Woes Continue Neil Young made a shocking decision to remove his music from Spotify one week ago. Young argued that the music-streaming giant has been negligent in preventing COVID-19 vaccine misinformation. In a letter addressed to his management team and record label, Neil said, “I am doing this because Spotify is spreading fake information …
5G 5G (5th generation) is the new global wireless standard after 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G. It is designed to provide a faster connection for devices, objects, and machines. 5G provides higher multi-Gbps peak data speeds, ultra-low latency, more reliability, massive network capacity, increased availability, and a more uniform user experience to more users. Higher …
Small regional airlines affected by 5G – International airlines not so much Read More »
Opibus’ big plans The Swedish-Kenyan startup Opibus has been steadfast in setting trends for the electric vehicle (EV) industry in the Kenyan market. As EVs continue to revolutionize the motor transport industry, every vehicle maker wants a piece of the market, and Opibus is not left behind. 10 years ago, many vehicle manufacturers were skeptical …
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Overview I know some of you have an idea of what Neuralink is and how it is expected to impact humanity. Neuralink is a device that will be surgically implanted into the brain to allow paraplegics (people with paralysis in the lower part of the body) to perform tasks with their smartphones and computers. Neuralink’s …
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At a glance… African tech companies had an exponential growth in share prices as venture capital grew to over $4 billion in 2021. In retrospect, African tech firms attracted global players in 2019 that led to significant growth in venture capital. Reports indicate that $2 billion was pumped into African tech startups in 2019. The …
Looking back… 5 years ago, it was nearly impossible to get a portable gaming laptop at an affordable price. Today a lot has changed as you can get a lighter, slimmer, and speedy gaming PC at an affordable price. Whether you want a flagship gaming laptop capable of a 4K display or a generic one …
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Overview “Today, Apple is going to reinvent the phone”, Steve Jobs said these words 15 years ago at the launch of the original iPhone which set off a wave of innovation – a wave that transformed the mobile phone industry forever. We can say the first iPhone is the godfather of the smartphone market. At …
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is finally here, a few months later than expected – better late than never, right? This is allegedly the most affordable Galaxy S21 model with similar features to members of the Samsung Galaxy S21 range but of course with a few downgrades that are easily unnoticeable …
