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CC - Have Blue Checkmarks Lost Their Value Due to Paid Verification?

Tech Gist:

- Facebook goes through look rebrand

- Meta Expands Its Paid Verification Program to Business Accounts

- YouTube Announces New Creator Tools, Including Generative AI Options.

Catchup on the latest tech news on #CruiseCtrl with @Mide.

CC - Are Pigs Hearts Replacing Human Hearts?

Tech Gist:

-Did you know that a few minutes of physical exercise can help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke? Even for something as minute as entering public transport or climbing the stairs, as well as other things.

- France is said to vaccinate millions of ducks against bird flu.

- Non communicable diseases said to be getting more prevalent in Nigeria as a result of aging and changes in lifestyle of people.

- Pig's hearts are now being used instead of the human hearts during transplant.

 

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B2B - Leadership and Entrepreneurship: Insights from Kayode Adebayo’s Journey

Ready for a cup of inspiration? Join us as we chat with the founder of Ckrowd, Kayode Adebayo, in the latest episode of Back to Base. Kayode's journey is a must-listen.

TTS: Renewed Hope for Nigeria at 63

As Nigeria celebrates 63rd Independence anniversary, a Nigerian Sexagenarian, Journalist and former Director at Nigeria’s Ministry of Information, Charles Adeyemi S. shares nuggets of advice to the country he loves dearly.

Tech Untapped: The Real Reason Behind Apple’s Switch to USB-C

With Apple's latest addition to their gadgets, IPhone 15, the swap of the lightning port with USB-C was received with mixed feelings. Here is THE REAL REASON BEHIND APPLE'S SWITCH TO USB-C.

The 3 Ts: 63 Interesting Facts About Nigeria Pt 2

As Nigeria Celebrates her 63rd year of independence, here are 63 Interesting Facts About Nigeria (Part 2). Happy Independence Day Nigeria

The 3 Ts: 63 Interesting Facts About Nigeria Pt 1

As Nigeria Celebrates her 63rd year of independence, here are 63 Interesting Facts About Nigeria (Part 1). Happy Independence Day Nigeria

TTS - 63 Wishes for Nigeria

To mark Nigeria’s 63rd Independence celebration, I went out with the intention of getting 63 Nigerians to make a wish for Nigeria. I reached out to the Tech Bros and Sis on my contact list.

 

Only 6 faithful Nigerians answered the call to wishes and though I may not have gotten 63 to represent each year of independence, 6 represents each decade.

TTS - Tech Stories Rocking Africa: Uncertainties as Nigeria’s New CBN Head Resumes

Nigeria’s new acting Central Bank Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, is faced with a critical challenge ahead of him as he begins amidst a rising inflation, current FX Challenges and recovering trust in the system.

Experts believe that he will deliver!

 

Tech Word: AI HALLUCINATION - This is when a Large Language Model (LLM) like OpenAI’s GPT4 or Google PaLM makes up false information or facts that are not based on real data or events.

 

• NCC scores Telcos high in Nigeria 
• Kenya’s ICTC launches online platform for offenders seeking presidential pardon
• SpaceX seeks license approval in Burundi
• Klasha gets license in Sierra Leone
• GenZs pretend to know more about AI than they actually do - LinkedIn Report
• ChatGPT can now hear, see, speak and browse the web

Catchup on the latest Tech stories on #Tony'sTechSide

CC - USB-C for iPhones: Hit or Miss?

Tech Gist:

USB C for iPhones: would it be a hit or miss?

Apple updates iPhone 12 in France after fear about radiation

WhatsApp to launch WhatsApp channel

TikTok fined over children data privacy

Nigeria has lost one of the finest baritone voices in the music industry

 

Catchup on the latest Tech News on #CruiseCtrl with Mide.