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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.

CC - Does Suppressing Your Negative Thoughts Improve Your Mental Health?

Tech Gist:

Suppressing negative thoughts may improve your mental health

Is dementia the same as Alzheimer’s disease?

Morning workout maybe better for weight loss

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

CC _ Is the World Ready for Another Outbreak?

Tech Gist:

- Are the effects of menopause drastic?

- Scientist grow whole model of human embryo!

- Is the world ready for another Covid outbreak?

- Female surgeons harassed during surgery!

 

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

CC - Thread vs X: Is the Battle Still On?

Tech Gist:

- Elusive Ernie: Will China’s chatbot continue to be censored?

- Kenya joins list of countries that have placed restrictions on TikTok!

- UK health workers get YouTube verification.

- Is social media a real place? Parenting influencer going to jail for child abuse!

- Thread Vs X, is the battle still on?

 

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

 

TTS - Tech Stories Rocking Africa - Why are African Leaders Wooing Tech Investors?

As Kenya’s William Ruto spends time in Silicon Valley trying to woo tech investors, Nigeria’s Bola Ahmed Tinubu is touring the world seeking investment partnerships.

Why are African leaders wooing tech investors themselves?

 

Tech Word: SANDBOX - a sandbox environment is the place to safely explore, learn, demo, develop, and test the service without the risk of affecting the data and settings of your production environment.

 

Yemi Cardoso set to be Nigeria's New Central Bank  Governor
Kenya's President, Ruto, visits Silicon Valley for Investments
Kenyan Activists call for caution on new ID Maisha Namba
Ethiopia's Fayda Digital ID gets integrated in Schools
Naspers’ CEO Van Dijk resigns
M-Pesa Integration with PayPal may extend to Apple