Active users of the services and products of Nigeria’s telecommunications networks increased by 458,986 in September, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said. The telecommunications…
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Child safety smartwatches ‘easy’ to hack, watchdog says
Some smartwatches designed for children have security flaws that make them vulnerable to hackers, a watchdog has warned. The Norwegian Consumer Council (NCC) tested watches…
View More Child safety smartwatches ‘easy’ to hack, watchdog saysUK TV drama about North Korea hit by cyber-attack
North Korean hackers targeted a British television company making a drama about the country, it has emerged. The series – due to be written by…
View More UK TV drama about North Korea hit by cyber-attackHidden film treasures brought to life in British vault
In a refrigerated vault outside London filled with old film reels, a team of curators is bringing to life forgotten masterpieces of early cinema history.…
View More Hidden film treasures brought to life in British vaultShittu: $60b invested in the ICT sector
Barrister Abdur-Raheem Adebayo Shittu, Minister of Communications, has said that over $60 billion US dollars have been invested in the ICT sector since the year…
View More Shittu: $60b invested in the ICT sectorDell unveils new IoT strategy, solutions
Dell Technologies yesterday unveiled its Internet of Things (IoT) vision and strategy, a new IoT division as well as new specific products, labs, partner programme…
View More Dell unveils new IoT strategy, solutionsGoogle to use balloons for Puerto Rico cell service
The US Federal Communications Commission said late on Friday it had approved Alphabet Inc’s application to provide emergency cellular service to Puerto Rico through balloons.…
View More Google to use balloons for Puerto Rico cell serviceSamsung Odyssey virtual reality headset released for Windows
Samsung has unveiled a virtual reality rig designed for use with Windows PCs. HMD Odyssey joins previously announced VR headsets and hand controllers from Dell,…
View More Samsung Odyssey virtual reality headset released for WindowsRussia, US agree to create 1st lunar space station
As part of a long-term venture to send humans to Mars, the US and Russia have agreed to team up to build a crewed spaceport…
View More Russia, US agree to create 1st lunar space stationWhy the Silicon Valley model does not work for Nigerian tech startups
After turning Stanford’s fledgling engineering school into an innovation engine, Frederick Terman, often referred to as the “father of Silicon Valley”, decided to replicate the…
View More Why the Silicon Valley model does not work for Nigerian tech startups5 Rewarding Tech Jobs for Non-Techies
Forget what the nerds say, coding is hard! Well, learning it anyway. I know that’s probably an unpopular opinion considering the sector I’m currently in,…
View More 5 Rewarding Tech Jobs for Non-TechiesBe ready to pay for news on Google
Google Monday announced new steps to help struggling news organizations, including an end to a longstanding “first click free” policy to generate fresh revenues for…
View More Be ready to pay for news on GoogleHonda starts mass recall in China over Takata airbags
Honda will recall more than 245,000 vehicles in China over concerns about airbags made by troubled Japanese giant Takata, Chinese authorities said Sunday, dealing another…
View More Honda starts mass recall in China over Takata airbagsGoogle introduces more products
Google has announced introduction of five additional products that would enable internet users to access information with ease. Mr Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, Google’s Communications and Public…
View More Google introduces more productsGoPro Fusion aims to take 360-degree video mainstream
Action camera specialist GoPro has announced its first model to take 360-degree videos and photos. The Fusion also features built-in image stabilisation, spatial audio capture…
View More GoPro Fusion aims to take 360-degree video mainstream600,000 sign petition to overturn London Uber ban
More than 600,000 people had by Sunday signed a petition asking London transport authorities to reverse their decision not to renew Uber’s licence when it…
View More 600,000 sign petition to overturn London Uber banUS bombers stage North Korea show of force
US bombers have flown close to North Korea’s east coast to demonstrate the military options available to defeat any threat, the Pentagon says. It said…
View More US bombers stage North Korea show of forceUber London licence: ‘Direct anger at firm’ says mayor
London Mayor Sadiq Khan says anger from customers and drivers over Uber losing its licence should be directed at the company. More than 500,000 people…
View More Uber London licence: ‘Direct anger at firm’ says mayorFacebook to share Russia-linked political adverts with investigators
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg says his company will share 3,000 Russia-linked political adverts with US investigators. He also pledged to make political advertising more transparent…
View More Facebook to share Russia-linked political adverts with investigatorsGoogle likely to buy stake in Taiwan smartphone maker HTC
Google is set to announce it is buying part of Taiwan-based smartphone maker HTC, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. The deal for HTC’s smartphone…
View More Google likely to buy stake in Taiwan smartphone maker HTCSanders warns Trump over Iran nuclear deal
US Senator Bernie Sanders has denounced President Donald Trump’s handling of the Iran nuclear accord, warning that backing away from the agreement could hurt America’s…
View More Sanders warns Trump over Iran nuclear dealApple’s iOS 11 kills old 32-bit iPhone and iPad apps
Owners of iPhones and iPads who install the latest version of Apple’s mobile operating system will find that some older apps will stop working. The…
View More Apple’s iOS 11 kills old 32-bit iPhone and iPad appsMicrosoft confirms Outlook issues
Microsoft has confirmed that some users of its email service Outlook are unable to send email or access their accounts. Hundreds from around Europe have…
View More Microsoft confirms Outlook issuesThe Accessories You Need for the iPhones8 and Watches
Plan to pick up a new iPhone 8 or the ultra-spiffy iPhone X? Maybe you’re going to finally take the plunge and pre-order the LTE-enabled…
View More The Accessories You Need for the iPhones8 and Watches