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Amazon’s Twitch set to cut 35% of its workforce
Twitch, Amazon.com's livestreaming platform, is reportedly planning to reduce its workforce by 35%, equivalent to around 500 employees, as part of a cost-cutting initiative. The potential job cuts, expected to be announced soon, follow concerns over losses at Twitch and a series of high-level executive departures in recent months. Managing a large-scale website that supports
Bitcoin expected to hit R894 000 early in 2024
Despite the onset of the new year, Bitcoin, the prominent cryptocurrency, continues to show strength, with its price expected to reach $48,000 (R894,753) in the upcoming weeks. As of Tuesday morning, the Bitcoin price was trading at $45,939 (R858,214), marking a high point of $46,995 on Monday, the highest in the last month. An analysis
The Lenovo Legion Gaming Ecosystem: Helping Gamers Reach Their Impossible with AI Chip-Powered Devices
At the core of this new gaming lineup is the family of Lenovo’s proprietary hardware AI chips—called LA AI chips–and the advantages they bring to both Lenovo Legion and Lenovo LOQ gaming laptops. First introduced last CES, this year’s LA AI chips are mightier than ever, enabling Lenovo Legion and Lenovo LOQ laptops to achieve even higher
Woolworths Café experimenting with cashless payments
Woolworths has revealed that that some of its WCafé stores are experimenting with cashless payments. The retailer made it known that this is not compulsory, as consumers can be still be able to pay for food, fashion, beauty and home purchases with cash if they choose. This past weekend, the company was at the top
Samsung introduces new smart home features including ‘AI characters’
Samsung is looking to elevate the intelligence of smart homes, particularly those integrated with Samsung products. At its CES 2024 presentation in Las Vegas, Samsung unveiled enhancements and features for its SmartThings home automation ecosystem. One standout addition is the Now Plus dashboard, set to appear on selected Samsung TVs. This feature activates as users
Mercedes reveals ‘dialogue partner’ voice assistant
The German automaker, Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a new virtual assistant at the CES electronics trade fair on Monday, which is capable of providing context-based suggestions, as well as engaging in dialogue with users, signalling another step forward in the use of artificial intelligence in cars. According to the company, the assistant is also tone intelligent
Nigerian Oludayo Ojerinde Unveils Cutting-Edge Health Chatbot Solution
The Nigerian born artificial intelligence specialist, Oludayo Ojerinde has just launched a new health-focused chatbot in Lagos. This innovative chatbot has the potential to transform how healthcare is accessed and cater to the healthcare needs in Nigeria. The aim of the chatbot is to address significant issues in the healthcare industry, such as long hospital
Globacom users may not be able to make calls to MTN due to unpaid debts in the next 10 days
MTN Nigeria has reportedly received approval from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to partially disconnect subscribers on the Globacom network due to a lingering unpaid interconnection debt. This means that the telecoms company has approved to terminate the connection in days (18th January) except otherwise determined by the Commission. The NCC, through Reuben Muoka, its
Discovery Alaska signs a mining lease agreement gold project in the US state of Alaska
Discovery Alaska, the Australian mineral exploration company, has signed a binding mining lease agreement with Doyon for its Vinasale gold project in the US state of Alaska. Discovery has secured a lease covering approximately 6,500 hectares, marking a pivotal moment in its expansion strategy. Under this agreement, Discovery Alaska obtains exclusive rights for mineral exploration, development,
AI set to take over at CES 2024
Sam Altman, the head of OpenAI, will be absent from the CES trade show in Las Vegas in the upcoming week. However, the AI fervour ignited by his company last year will be prominently featured as tech manufacturers endeavour to integrate AI into consumer products. From assistive devices for the visually impaired and security systems
Sharing music during calls? WhatsApp bringing in major changes to the app
Meta platforms is currently working on a couple of new features for its instant messaging app, WhatsApp. The company regularly adds new capabilities to the mobile app even though it often lags behind its primary rival, Telegram. However, WhatsApp also has a significantly larger user base and must take great care before rolling out new
Biggest Cybersecurity Threats to Look Out For in 2024
As society increasingly immerses itself in the digital realm, cybersecurity emerges as a paramount concern. Discussions on the dark web often spotlight topics like hacking tutorials, unauthorized photo leaks, and the misuse of AI for fraudulent activities. Cybersecurity specialists from NordVPN delved into the predominant themes on the most extensive dark web forum to forecast
Samsung and Google looking to take on Apple’s Vision Pro
Qualcomm, one of the leading manufacturers of mobile phone processors, has unveiled the Snapdragon XR2+ chip tailored for virtual and mixed reality headsets, positioning itself against Apple's upcoming Vision Pro. Based in San Diego, Qualcomm revealed that this advanced chip, capable of supporting 12 or more high-definition cameras, has already garnered interest from tech giants
Peter Njonjo, CEO and co-founder of Twiga steps down from the company board
Peter Njonjo, the CEO and co-founder of Twiga, has stepped down from the company's board, acknowledging his limited future contribution. This departure aligns with earlier indications of his unexpected exit as CEO in 2023. Njonjo, who established Twiga in 2013, had taken an abrupt six-month break in December 2023. A TechCabal report implies that his
Fisker struggling to meet internal sales goals
Fisker is still a considerable distance away from achieving Henrik Fisker's public commitment of dispatching 300 electric SUVs daily worldwide, as indicated by internal documents reviewed by TechCrunch. Throughout December, the electric vehicle (EV) startup aimed to achieve an internal sales target of 100 to 200 vehicles daily in North America, its primary market for
Intel recruits Justin Hotard to lead its crucial data center unit
Intel has recruited Justin Hotard from Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) to lead its data center and artificial intelligence (AI) division, marking a strategic move to steer this pivotal segment in the chip giant's revitalization journey. At HPE, Hotard led initiatives in high-performance computing, AI, and labs. In his new role at Intel, he will helm
AXIAN Energy looking to deploy over 460 Megawatts (MW) of utility-scale renewable energy across Africa
The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF), which is an affiliate of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), has committed a senior secured loan facility amounting to $30 million to AXIAN Energy. This financial backing is pivotal for AXIAN Energy's ambitious plan to deploy over 460 Megawatts (MW) of utility-scale renewable energy across Africa in the
InDrive set to provide loans and credit facilities for drivers for countries Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana
The global e-hailing firm with a presence in 47 countries, InDrive, is gearing up to diversify its offerings by stepping into the financial domain. Spearheaded by CEO Arsen Tomsky, the company plans to roll out financial solutions, including modest loans, to drivers in emerging markets. Recognizing the financial hurdles that drivers, especially in regions like
FlySafair named the most punctual low-cost carrier globally
FlySafair has claimed the title of the most punctual low-cost carrier globally, according to Cirium's latest On-Time Performance Review. The study, analyzing over 30 million flights annually, considers flights that arrive within 14 minutes and 59 seconds of their scheduled arrival as on time. FlySafair achieved an on-time performance of 92.36%, outshining other carriers. Cirium's
TotalEnergies to Re-Examine Land Acquisitions for Disputed Projects in Africa
French energy giant TotalEnergies announced on Thursday that it has initiated a review of its land acquisition practices for the contentious $10-billion projects in Uganda and Tanzania. The projects include the Tilenga drilling project in Uganda and the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), stretching 1,443 kilometers to transport oil to the Tanzanian coast. The