Technology

Facebook unveils new controls for kids using its platforms

Facebook, in the aftermath of damning testimony that its platforms harm children, will be introducing several features including prompting teens to take a break using its photo sharing app Instagram, and “nudging” teens if they are repeatedly looking at the same content that’s not conducive to their well-being. The Menlo Park, California-based Facebook is also ...

15:30 Et October 12, 2021

Google to prevent climate change deniers from making money from ads

Online giant Google will prohibit climate change deniers from being able to monetize their content on its platforms, the company announced on Thursday. A new policy for advertisers, ...

17:30 Et October 8, 2021

WhatsApp's six-hour outage shows we all need more than one chat app

Monday's six-hour outage of Facebook and Instagram might have been a nuisance for those wanting to check in on news and posts from friends, but things are different ...

17:35 Et October 6, 2021

Trump asks judge to reinstate Twitter account

Former US president Donald Trump has asked a judge to reinstate his Twitter account as he seeks overturn a permanent ban from the social media platform. The 75-year-old filed ...

18:30 Et October 2, 2021

Google in court to appeal EU’s 2018 Android antitrust case

Google is heading to a top European Union court Monday to appeal a record EU antitrust penalty imposed for stifling competition through the dominance of its Android operating ...

15:00 Et September 27, 2021

Opensignal report: Maroc Telecom continues to excel in mobile services in Morocco

Maroc Telecom still outperforms other competing companies in the Kingdom of Morocco, such as inwi and Orange, in the field of services provided via mobile phones, according to ...

18:51 Et September 26, 2021

The new iPhone 13, tested: A cinema camera in your pocket

In many cultures, 13 is an unlucky number. So it was a surprise to some that Apple decided to embrace this particular number with its latest iPhone generation. ...

15:00 Et September 25, 2021

Twitter Says Bitcoin Now Part of its Tipping Service

 Twitter announced on Thursday that it has added Bitcoin to the payment modes on its tipping service, extending business legitimacy to a cryptocurrency that many regulators across the ...

20:45 Et September 24, 2021

Volvo Cars to Go Leather-Free by 2030

Volvo announced on Thursday that all its new fully electric cars will be completely leather-free by 2030, in recognition of concerns for animal welfare. "Being a progressive car maker means we need to address all areas of sustainability, not just CO2 emissions… Going leather-free inside our pure electric cars is a good next step towards ...

15:00 Et September 24, 2021

Nigeria to Launch 'e-Naira'; its Local Cryptocurrency

Nigeria is set to launch the electronic version of its local currency, e-Naira, on October 1st, due to the growing use of cryptocurrencies in the African country, said ...

12:17 Et September 23, 2021
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