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In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world. Adobe is bringing generative AI features to Photoshop, After Effects and Premiere Pro Nigeria’s OPay crosses 30 million registered app users FG cancels proposed 5% excise duty on telecom service operators Terra creator Do Kwon reportedly arrested Court stops Meta, Sama from firing 260 Kenyan content moder...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world. Stripe raises $6.5B to provide liquidity for past and current employees Chipper Cash loses about $1m to Silicon Valley Bank closure Meta scraps NFT features from Facebook, Instagram amid crypto misery Failed cashless transactions shrink e-payment in Nigeria by 4.8% in February We discuss our big story for...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world. Flutterwave allays the fears of its users over N2bn hack Google celebrates IWD with 3 new initiatives, names 15 women-led startups for Africa accelerator Nigerian government blocked over 1.2 million attempted cyber attacks during 2023 elections Google plans to catch ChatGPT by stuffing AI into everything...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world. Nigerians still overpay for sub-standard internet service in 2023 Meta is experimenting with AI-powered chatbots on WhatsApp, Instagram Jumia will now be held responsible for the sale of faulty products 8.7% of African users experienced phishing attacks in 2022 Twitter rolls out updated, zero-tolerance po...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world. NCC reveals dedicated toll-free number as 2023 presidential election More Nigerian states working to adopt the Nigeria Startup Act Meta is rolling out a paid verification subscription service for IG and Facebook users InDrive raises $150m in unusual debt round to develop new services Zambia experiments wi...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world. MTN Group to invest $1 billion in Ghana A Founder sells his startup to Google then says the company has lost its mission Microsoft’s Bing A.I. made several factual errors in last week’s launch demo Smile Identity raises $20m to tackle increasing online fraud in Africa We discuss our big story for the week...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world. Microsoft is integrating an AI-powered service into its Bing and Edge Partech, a global VC firm raised $263 million to Fund African startups Starlink to Launch in its 2nd African Country, Rwanda in Q1 2023 Twitter Blue users can now post longer tweets of up to 4000 words We discuss our big story for the w...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world. Egypt’s MNT-Halan raises $400M to become Africa’s latest unicorn MTN sets new Nigerian record after posting over 2 trillion naira in revenue Google is testing a potential ChatGPT competitor called ‘Apprentice Bard’ Netflix lists guidelines to prevent account sharing outside the household We discuss our bi...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed the major topics from last week in the tech world. We discuss our big story for the week, “Data Privacy: How to Stay Safe in 2023." We speak with cybersecurity expert Rock Adote about how employers, employees, and everyone else can keep their data safe in the face of rising cyber-attacks.

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed the topics that had the most impact on the global tech ecosystem in 2022. We speak with Ganiu Oloruntade, our Writer on Policy and Regulations and our Editor, Tomiwo Ojo. Elon Musk purchases Twitter for $44bn Do Kwon’ Terra + LUNA crash The season of layoffs in the tech space Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX’s spectacular fall The trails of Nigerian fintech star...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world. Moove quietly “dismisses” employees Kenya’s CBK re-introduces charges for transactions between mobile money wallets and Banks Be Mobile Africa introduces Crypto Payments in South Africa Airtel edges closer to 5G deployment in Nigeria Global VC Firm, Partech closes €120m fourth seed funding round We discus...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed important topics from last week in the tech world. The lay-off session continues FTX begins payments for staff and vendors after weeks of doubt 14-year-old girl to become MTN Nigeria’s CEO for a day Brazil approves legalization of cryptocurrency as a means of payment NopeaRide EV taxi-hailing service shuts down Burna Boy, Asake, and Wizkid are Spotify’s m...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed important topics from last week in the tech world. Twitter agrees to negotiate severance pay with the laid-off Africa team Blue Verified’s relaunch was suspended by Twitter Reserve Bank of India to launch digital currency in December Home cleaning startup SweepSouth pauses operations in Nigeria Kenya’s ARA drops laundering charges against Korapay, Kandon...

We had an exciting conversation with Dmitro Popov, Chief International Business Developer at Whitebit about the blockchain ecosystem and what you need to do to strategically position yourself for the future.

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed important topics from last week in the tech world. Binance to start Recovery Fund for crypto projects in crisis Twitter suspends Twitter Blue amid controversies Kenya’s BasiGo raises $6.6 million Modus launches $75m fund for blockchain & AI startups in Africa We discuss our big story for the week, “From the Garage to the bourse: the role of Corporate...

In this interview, our Writer Ebere talked to Mojolaoluwa Aderemi Makinde, Head of Brand and Reputation on Google Africa about the prospect of the Google warmup tool.

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed important topics from last week in the tech world. Layoffs in the air - Twitter, Stripe, Meta, Lyft... Kuda expands to the UK Binance x FTX tango Uganda to start 3D bioprinting in space Meta wants to bring Nigeria’s top creators to the Metaverse We discuss our big story for the week, “Prospects of Developing a Career on the Blockchain." We speak with Ayom...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed important topics from last week in the tech world. Ibukun Awosika and Leslie Maasdorp were appointed to Binance’s advisory board. Kenya and Nigeria will drop out of the top 10 crypto countries in 2022. Nedbank goes to the Metaverse Adobe acquires Figma for $20 billion. We discuss our big story for the week, “Beyond acquisitions: building profitability thr...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed important topics from last week in the world of tech. Egypt's SWVL expansion into Mexico with the acquisition of Urbvan African fintech company, Wave staff cut off South African Firm Launches 'Crypto Water Token', raises $150M FSB cryptocurrency regulation guideline release date We discuss our big story for the week, "The Elon Musk Acquisition impasse: Wh...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed important topics from last week in the world of tech. Autochek acquisition of CoinAfrique Bolt opens Africa Head office in Nairobi Google to merge Google Meet and Duo Kenyan authorities Freeze Flutterwave’s accounts We discuss our big story for the week, "The many travails of Flutterwave. What next?". We speak with Onyinye and Ruyi, our in-house writers t...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed important topics from last week in the world of tech. This includes: Amazon's expansion into Nigeria, South Africa Kenyan food tech startup Kune's shut down Elon Musk denial of responsibility for his followers’ decision to invest in crypto Uganda's satellite launch Netflix lay off 300 employees We discuss our big story for the week, "The crypto meltdown:...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed important topics from last week in the world of tech. This includes: The UK to integrate blockchain technology into traditional markets Kenya to introduce a 20% tax for digital lenders Twitter and Musk find a middle ground TikTok improves screen time feature We discuss our big story for the week, "Women in Tech: Rachael Akalia shares her experience workin...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed important topics from last week in the world of tech. This includes: Starlink's launch in Nigeria and Mozambique Meta COO, Sheryl Sandberg stepping down Google TV's launch in Africa Terra 2.0: The launch and crash We discuss our big story for the week, "Tech teens: celebrating kids doing wonders in the African tech space" . We speak with Abigail Johnson I...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed important topics from last week in the world of tech. This includes: The Central African Republic to launch Africa’s 1st crypto investment hub Ghana gets Low Earth Orbit satellite gateway station Insider trading on Binance, Coinbase Abeg, Flutterwave return as BBNaija sponsors We discuss our big story for the week, "The role of social media in electioneer...

In this episode of Techbytes, we discuss important topics from last week in the world of tech. This includes Elon Musk's suspension of the Twitter purchase following the bots saga; GIGM's new CEO; Rwanda's new $1bn innovation hub; Netflix employees layoffs amid subscriber decline; and Google for Startups Black Founders Fund (BFF) for Africa. We discuss our big story for the week, "Still in the Win...