The Brazilian government, led by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, is considering the possibility of regulating internet platforms that generate revenue through advertising and other monetized content. Joao Brant, the Secretary for Digital Policies, stated that the proposed regulatory…
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced the launch of Meta Verified in the United States. This subscription service, which was initially launched in Australia and New Zealand last month, enables users to add a blue check…
Donald Trump, the former US President, made a comeback on Facebook after more than two years since his ban from the platform. Using his style of writing in all-caps, he posted the message “I’M BACK!” to his 34 million followers.…
Voice assistants have become ubiquitous in our lives, with Alexa and Siri being the two most popular ones. While both of them serve the same purpose of helping us with our daily tasks, they have different features, performance, and usability.…
Emmett Shear, the CEO of Twitch, has announced his immediate resignation in a blog post on Thursday. Shear has been a part of Twitch since its early days, having co-founded Justin.tv, the platform that eventually evolved into Twitch in 2011,…
An ankle brace is a type of garment that is designed to provide support and stability to the ankle joint. They come in different types and styles, including lace-up, slip-on, and wrap-around. Ankle braces can be helpful in preventing ankle…
Alexa is a virtual assistant developed by Amazon, which uses artificial intelligence and natural language processing to provide various services. It is commonly found in smart speakers such as Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, Echo Show, and other Alexa-enabled devices. Users…
The Nigerian government has launched the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises Programme (I-DICE), a $672 million fund aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and job creation in Nigeria’s technology and creative sectors. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo unveiled the initiative on March…
The US government has issued an ultimatum to ByteDance, the Chinese owner of the popular video-sharing app TikTok, to sell its shares or face a national ban. The move comes as concerns have been raised about the app’s collection of…
At its yearly event “The Check Up,” Google unveiled fresh health programs and collaborations. The Google Health squad disclosed advancements in search functionalities, health app development tools, and the latest research in AI-based healthcare. The event included discussions on partnerships…