Saturday, November 2, 2024

TECH

AirtelTigo’s new brand name, AT, to affect all sub-brands

AirtelTigo, Ghana’s number three telecoms network has officially changed its brand name to AT with effect from today 22nd June 2023. Techfocus24 broke the news ahead of the official press conference to announce the name change, citing an SMS circular to all customers, which read...

The Tetris movie from Apple substitutes spy fantasies for real-life conflict.

No, the origins of Tetris didn't involve a high-speed car chase, but the true story behind the game still reads like a spy novel. There's corporate intrigue, nefarious government agencies and an envious amount of globe-trotting. But the reality...

A six-month freeze on “out-of-control” AI studies is demanded by tech CEOs and AI experts.

An open letter signed by tech leaders and prominent AI researchers has called for AI labs and companies to "immediately pause" their work. Signatories like Steve Wozniak and Elon Musk agree risks warrant a minimum six month break from producing technology...

Uber expands its EV ridesharing service to 14 new cities.

Uber announced today that it’s adding 14 new markets to Comfort Electric, its EV rideshare service. The program allows you to hail electric vehicles like the Tesla Model 3, Ford Mustang Mach-E and Polestar 2. It’s another small step toward the company’s goal...

On June 5, Apple’s WWDC 2023 will begin.

Apple has set the dates for WWDC 2023. The company's developer conference will run between June 5th and June 9th. It's still in an online format despite the pandemic fading into the background, but there will be a "special experience" at...

Develop biodiversity plan for proposed petroleum hub – EPA

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has asked the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation to develop and implement an Integrated Biodiversity Management Plan to ensure that the siting of the country’s petroleum hub does not lead to loss of biodiversity.The proposed...

Now, Microsoft Edge can upscale web videos using AMD and NVIDIA GPUs.

NVIDIA video card owners already have the luxury of video upscaling in Chrome or Edge, but what if you have an AMD board? Microsoft thinks it can help. It's testing a Video Super Resolution feature in Edge Canary that upscales and removes...

The predicted 7-inch Apple HomePod appears to be coming in 2024.

Around this time next year, you may have to make a decision whether or not to buy a new type of HomePod that comes with a display. According to notable Apple analyst Ming-Chu Kuo, the tech giant might unveil the...

Amazon stops work on its second headquarters in Virginia due to employment losses.

Amazon is pausing construction on its second headquarters in Arlington, VA. The company tied the decision to “a reassessment of office needs to account for remote work,” although the move came months after the retailer laid off around 18,000 workers. The online...

IWD 2023: How can the gender gap in technology be closed?

As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, the focus inevitably drives to the question of women empowerment**. The United Nations theme "DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality" reflects the fact that today more than ever, the world has...
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85% of Ghanaians want free SHS maintained – Afrobarometer Report.

The latest edition of the Afrobarometer Report has revealed that 85% of Ghanaians want free senior high school (FSHS)...
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