Windows 11 features a simplified design and changes to the Start menu Windows 11, the latest version of Microsoft’s computer operating system, launches worldwide on Tuesday as a free upgrade for Windows 10 users. Windows chief product officer Panos…
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TikTok was the world’s most downloaded app in 2020 as it took the top spot from Facebook Messenger, according to digital analytics company App Annie. The Chinese video-sharing platform is the only app not owned by Facebook to make…
The reports say ‘authoritarian governments’ abused software sold by private Israeli firm to hack cellphones worldwide. Activists, politicians and journalists from around the world – including from Al Jazeera – were targeted in a surveillance operation using software sold…
Google has suspended “free speech” social network Parler from its Play Store over its failure to remove “egregious content”. Parler styles itself as “unbiased” social media and has proved popular with people banned from Twitter. But Google said the…
David Firth’s Salad Fingers was a popular Flash character Adobe Flash Player, the browser plug-in that brought rich animations and interactivity to the early web, has officially reached the end of its life. Released in 1996, Flash was once…
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TikTok Rejects Microsoft Bid At Eleventh Hour
Microsoft has said that its offer to buy the US operations of hugely popular video-sharing app TikTok has been rejected, paving the way for Oracle to make a last-minute bid. US President Donald Trump gave a 15 September deadline…
Popular videoconferencing app Zoom has seen its revenues skyrocket as second quarter profits more than doubled due to the coronavirus crisis. Revenues leaped 355% to $663.5m (£496.3m) for the three months ending 31 July, beating analysts’ expectations of $500.5m.…
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Twitter Reduces The Number of Accounts You Can Follow To 400 Per Day
Before now, Twitter users have been able to follow up to a 1,000 accounts per day but now, Twitter has cut it down to 400 in a bid to make the platform more secure. The move is the latest…
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Facebook, WhatsApp And Instagram Services Suffer Widespread Outages
Several of Facebook’s products are suffering partial outages, affecting users globally. Facebook’s main product, its Messenger service, image-sharing site Instagram and messaging app WhatsApp have all been disrupted. The cause of the interruption is not yet known, or is…
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Snapchat Stocks Significantly Drop After Rihanna Blasts ‘Ignorant’ Ad That Referenced Her Physical Assault From Chris Brown
Days ago, Social Media Network, Snapchat ran an offensive advert that asked its users if they would rather “slap Rihanna” or “punch Chris Brown”. The advert was a reference to Brown’s 2009 conviction for physically assaulting his then-girlfriend, which…
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Snapchat Loses $1.3 Billion After Kylie Jenner’s Tweet
Snapchat’s parent company lost some $1.3 billion in market value on Thursday after reality star Kylie Jenner tweeted the above message asking if she was the only person who no longer uses Snapchat. She later followed up with “still…
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Facebook Introduces New Video Service, Pitting it Against YouTube And TV Networks
Social media giant Facebook has made a move into dedicated video, pitting it against YouTube and TV networks. Users will soon see a new Watch tab that will offer a range of shows, some of which have been funded…
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FIFA Revealed Ronaldo As Global Cover Star
Official FIFA site, EA Sports has revealed that Real Madrid forward, Cristiano Ronaldo will be their global cover star for FIFA 18, which will be released on September 29. The Portugal star ended another terrific season by scoring twice…
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Introducing Fourwalls: Exclusive Mobile Marketplace For College Students (@Fourwallers)
FOURWALLS- Exclusive Mobile Marketplace for College Students Getting into the higher institution usually represents the zenith of education aspirations for an average Nigerian youth, be it a University, College of Education or Polytechnic. Before they get in, expectations are…
Best Mobile Apps for Nigerian Students The use of smart mobile devices today has become ubiquitous amongst students, am sure you are even viewing this article on your smartphone. However, most students just use their device for entertainment and…