The use of artificial intelligence and facial recognition technology has sprung numerous debates related to privacy. In some countries, face recognition is used for mass surveillance purposes. Such is the case in China, where you cannot get a new SIM card for your smartphone unless your face is scanned. In the case of technology startup Clearview AI,…
If you’ve ever watched the 1995 Michael Crichton movie “Outbreak” it may have given you the shivers, but think how glad you must have been, safely tucked away on the couch as you watched people succumb to a viral attack on screen. Or perhaps you remember a more recent “viral” movie based on the 2003…
Apple has been developing a new version of its popular AirPods. The new version, called AirPod Pro Lite, will perhaps be cheaper and presumably “lighter” if not in weight, then in extra features perhaps such as noise cancelling and adaptive equalization. Reports on the new product are a curiosity and still quite scarce. Rumors only…
You might call it Harry Potter’s invisibility cloak, but it’s not. A “magical” shield that can make objects ‘vanish’ behind an innovative light-bending material has been created for the military. The developers, HyperStealth Biotechnology Corp, claim its new application is based on Quantum Stealth Technology – also known as the “Invisibility Cloak.” Yes. Potter is…
For the first time ever, all four major pageant titles are held by black women. On December 8th 2019,, Miss South Africa, Zozibini Tunzi was crowned Miss Universe. An accomplishment incredibly meaningful on its own for a host of reasons, it’s all the more remarkable as she joins Miss Teen USA Kaliegh Garris, Miss USA…
When a 34-year-old woman was appointed to the highest political office in Finland, a 94-year-old Prime Minister advised her to listen to what older people have to say. PM Mahathir Mohamad of Malaysia is the oldest elected leader in the world, and his words of advice were directed to PM Sanna Marin of Finland, who…
Award-winning rapper Cardi B has wrapped up her West African tour. The trip included performances in Nigeria and Ghana, memorable moments with fans, and some meaningful acts of philanthropy. Writing for Quartz Africa, Saratu Abiola describes Cardi B’s time in Africa as “refreshing” for both the way she embraced the people and the positive representation…
In the political history of the United States, three Presidents have gone through the impeachment process: Andrew Johnson in 1868, Richard Nixon in 1974, and Bill Clinton in 1998. Historians can now add President Donald Trump to the list after the House Judiciary Committee voted on two articles of impeachment to be heard by the…
Tyler Perry officially launched his historic film studio in Atlanta with a star-studded party a few weeks ago. Famous friends and celebrities like Oprah, Beyoncé, and Spike Lee were in attendance. The party was a celebration not just of Perry being the first African American to own a major studio but also a celebration of…
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…
