Smartphone penetration in Africa is estimated to be around 45%, generally lower compared to the rest of the world, but surprisingly high when considering how challenging it is to deploy adequate wireless communications infrastructure in many parts of the Continent. Nonetheless, nearly 75% of the African population has access to SIM-based services, which means that…
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia is the 2019 Nobel Peace Laureate One of the most prestigious awards that can be bestowed upon individuals who promote peace in our chaotic and conflicted world is the Nobel Peace Prize. Laureates are recognized by an international committee that considers achievements in the fields of fraternity, conflict resolution,…
“No hyperbole here: Simone Biles is the greatest.” ESPN’s headline says it all. After an incredible performance this week at the FIG Gymnastics World Championships in Stuttgart, Germany, Biles became the most decorated competitor in world gymnastics championships history. After picking up gold medals for balance beam and floor exercise, her total of world championship…
1:59:40 – Eliud Kipchoge Obliterates Two-hour Marathon Barrier In the world of distance running, completing a marathon under two hours used to be a mythical concept. There is no question that humans are becoming more skilled and efficient in terms of endurance. We can see this development in the proliferation of ultra marathon races around…
Still strikingly handsome at age 55, Brad Pitt continues his award-winning acting career with his latest leading role in Ad Astra. In this sci-fi film, the Hollywood star plays an astronaut in search of his father who went missing during a space mission. A dark and atmospheric piece, the film shows a different side of…
The 71st Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated all things television. As always, there were fashion hits and misses, touching speeches, and plenty of joy and disappointment. Director Ava DuVernay arrived at the ceremony in style, wearing a stunning Reem Acra gown and with five dashing men as her dates. The men were the Exonerated Five –…
There are some products it’s hard to envision in a new way until somebody comes along and reimagines it. The Link Flip shoe takes the whole concept of footwear and changes everything. These unique shoes offer ventilation and comfort without sacrificing safety and support, making them an ideal choice for life in fast-paced and crowded…
On September 20, Apple CEO Tim Cook traveled to Manhattan and surprised shoppers lined up outside the tech giant’s Fifth Avenue retail location, which he personally reopened after a period of renovation. This particular Apple Store, which is essentially a giant glass cube, welcomed hundreds of customers eager to get their hands on the iPhone…
With more enterprises choosing public cloud solutions such as Microsoft Office 365 and Amazon Web Services, it is easy for some of them to become overconfident with regard to data access. Let’s say a law firm enables two-factor (2FA) authentication for Office 365 access. What happens when the login credentials and smartphone of a senior…
As a child, Taraji P. Henson felt helpless watching her father, a Vietnam veteran, struggle with mental health issues. Eventually diagnosed with bipolar disorder, he had war-themed nightmares, would regularly self-medicate with excessive alcohol consumption, and even attempted suicide. Today, she is honoring her father’s memory and working to improve life for her community. The Boris…
