Technology and Business
What to know about TikTok’s ban in the US as its deadline approaches
Published 7:35 PM ET, Saturday January 18, 2025 As of January 18, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a federal law requiring ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, to divest its U.S. operations by January 19, 2025, or face a ban. Associated Press This decision stems from national security concerns ...Ways technology and innovation can drive Africa’s economic growth to new heights
Source: TECHTALK – Francis Bahene Tumwekwasize Published 1:55 PM ET, Thursday January 16, 2025 Africa’s Economic Growth Accelerated by Digital Revolution Africa’s trajectory towards economic prosperity is being fueled by a digital revolution that is reshaping industries and societies. As the continent embraces the advancements in the digital economy, its ...Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg aims to end his company’s reliance on Apple
Story Source: India Today Tech August 08, 2024 Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is determined to reduce his company’s dependence on Apple, marking a significant shift in Meta’s strategy and vision. In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Zuckerberg shared his new outlook while wakesurfing at his Lake Tahoe residence in California. ...What We Know About the Global Microsoft and Crowdstrike Outage
July 19, 2024 CrowdStrike to implement new checks to avoid another global IT outage A massive tech failure has caused travel chaos around the world, with banking and healthcare services also badly hit. Flights have been grounded because of the IT outage – a flaw which left many computers displaying ...How much Lyft riders are being charged for rides Vs. how much drivers are paid
LyftHow much Lyft riders are being charged for rides Vs. how much drivers are paid. A Lyft passenger’s post that has since been removed from Redditt ‘s r/mildlyinfuriating sub touches on a recurring trend of social media posts being uploaded by several drivers and patrons of the popular ride-sharing application, which highlights ...Possible EVS set to launch Nigeria’s first 100% electric taxis
April 27, 2024 Nigeria Possible EVS set to launch Nigeria’s first 100% electric taxis The transport sector in Nigeria represents about 24% of in-scope carbon emissions every year. And 72% of these emissions come from passenger vehicles. As the fuel price hits historic highs, commuters are starting to feel the pinch ...Idris Elba plans to build a ‘Smart Eco-City’ off the coast of Sierra Leone
March 15, 2024 Idris Elba plans to build a ‘Smart Eco-City’ off the coast of Sierra Leone. Idris Elba, an African-British actor is planning to leverage technology to benefit his root country in West Africa. According to CNN, Elba is looking to build a “smart eco-city” on Sherbro Island, an island off the ...