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CC - Users to Pay $1 Annual Fee on X

Tech Gist:

- LinkedIn will now enable its premium subscribers mark three roles per month as a Top Choice, which then alerts recruiters to their extra interest in the role

- TikTok is experimenting with a new 15-minute upload option, extending on the current 10-minute video limit

- Instagram’s adding another engagement option, that will enable users to add interactive polls within the comment streams on both feed posts and Reels.

- Meta’s moving to the next stage of its paid verification testing, with a new experiment that will allow some Instagram users filter their feed to access content from Meta Verified users only, 

- X announced that it’s launching a trial where new users required to pay a $1 annual fee to post, or engage with posts, in the app. .

 

Catchup on the Latest Tech Stories on #CruiseCtrl with Mide.

CC - Is AI Coming for Our Jobs?

Tech Gist:

- LinkedIn owners, Microsoft have announced a fresh round of job cuts

- WhatsApp is adding passkey access, which provides a more secure way for users to log in

- A new investigation has found that X formerly twitter is restricting links to what it considers rival platforms

- Google has announced that it’s adding emoji reactions into Gmail, giving you a quicker, simpler way to respond to your emails.

 

Catchup on the Latest Tech Stories on #CruiseCtrl with Mide. 

CC - Health and Wellness in the Days of Body Positivity

Let us discuss our health and wellness in a society that encourages self-love and acceptance while put in mind the importance of maintaining good health.

 

Tek Talk: Do You Really Need a Co-Founder? Here Are the PROs and CONs

Are you considering getting a Co-Founder for your start-up? Here are some pros and cons to weigh.

TTS: Is IrokoTV Shutting Down, Nigeria’s 3MTT Programme & Yekini’s Doodle?

Multiple wins for Nigeria as it wins its case against P&ID, Rashidi Yekini gets a Google Doodle on his posthumous 60th birthday and Nigeria’s 3MTT programme on the rise.

Tech Word: Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) - This is a policy/set of policies in a business that allows employees to use their own personal devices - phone, laptop, tablet etc to work rather than requiring them to use officially provided hardware. 

Employees under a BYOD Policy can use their devices to access business applications and data, rather than forcing employees to use company-provided devices for that purpose 

- Shutdown Rumours Rock IrokoTV
- Egypt to open 5G license bid in 2023
- Botswana gets a new Central Bank Governor, Cornelius Dekop.
- New Bill in Burkina Faso will limit SIM Card ownership

Catch up on the latest Tech News on #TonysTechSide.

Tek Talk: Top Tech News Of the Week Ep 1

On Tek Talk today, we bring the top tech news of the week, from Patricia’s repayments to Amazon new location launch announcement.

The 3 Ts: What to Know Before Moving to Another Country

Moving to Another Country Is a big step, and we want to make sure you're prepared. these are what you should know before moving to another country.

TU: Your Home Can Be Smarter With These Few Steps

On Tek Talk today, we bring the top tech news of the week, from Patricia’s repayments to Amazon new location launch announcement.

The 3 Ts: How You Can Ensure Your Safety as a Female Solo Traveler PT 2

Gender-based violence (GBV) or violence against women and girls (VAWG), is a global pandemic that affects 1 in 3 women in their lifetime. Here is the 2nd part of ways you can ensure your safety as a female solo traveler.

 

The 3 Ts: How You Can Ensure Your Safety as a Female Solo Traveler PT 1

Gender-based violence (GBV) or violence against women and girls (VAWG), is a global pandemic that affects 1 in 3 women in their lifetime. Here are ways you can ensure your safety as a female solo traveler, Part 1.