Instagram Reels adds new features as TikTok is banned in the U.S.
Instagram announced a timely update to its video feature Reels this morning, alongside the news that the Supreme Court upheld the law that will ban TikTok in the U.S. on January 19. The update, says Meta, will make it easier for users to discover the content that friends and followers
Read moreTrump comments on TikTok ban
Just ahead of today’s Supreme Court ruling — which saw the nation’s highest court uphold the law banning TikTok in the U.S. as of January 19 — Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that he had a “very good” phone call with China’s President Xi Jinping, which included discussion of
Read moreRivian finalizes $6.6B loan for its Georgia factory
Rivian and the Department of Energy have finalized a $6.6 billion loan announced in November with just a few days left until Donald Trump’s inauguration. The company will use the loan to help build out its planned factory in Georgia, east of Atlanta, with construction beginning in 2026. The first
Read moreInstabase raises $100M to help companies process unstructured document data
Instabase, a company that creates software for extracting and processing unstructured data from myriad document types, has raised $100 million in a Series D round of funding. The announcement comes as companies struggle under a deluge of data — data that can unlock key business insights. Indeed, most of the
Read moreGM banned from sharing driving and location data with insurance companies
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Read moreEthio Telecom & AfDB Partnership to Drive Ethiopia’s Digital Economy
In a strategic effort to support Africa’s digital transformation, Ethio Telecom has partnered with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to improve Ethiopia’s digital economy and increase internet access across the continent. Recognizing this shared vision, H.E. Mr. Solomon Quaynor, Vice President of the Private Sector, Infrastructure, and Industrialization Complex at
Read moreNord Security founders launch Nexos.ai to help enterprises take AI projects from pilot to production
A new AI orchestration startup from the founders of Lithuanian unicorn Nord Security is setting out to help enterprises put their AI projects into production, with an initial focus on bringing greater visibility, security and adaptability to large language models (LLMs). Nexos.ai, as the startup is called, is the handiwork
Read moreFrom Cape to Cairo: The Role of Cryptocurrency in Bridging Africa’s Financial Divide
Africa is a continent of contradictions: resources hidden beneath the surface, cities contained within invisible borders, and an entrepreneurial spirit stifled by outdated systems. For centuries, outsiders have tried to shape it, tame it, and extract from it. But Africa isn’t clay; it’s fire—unpredictable, unyielding and now burning a path
Read moreWorkday’s Report Reveals AI’s Impact on Jobs & Human Potential
A new global research report, “Elevating Human Potential: The AI Skills Revolution,” looked at AI’s impact on jobs. Conducted by Workday and Hanover Research in November and December 2024, it surveyed 2,500 full-time workers from 22 countries, including North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The findings call
Read more2025 How to Change GPS Location on iPhone Step by Step
In today’s digital age, location is crucial in interacting with technology. Location-based features have become integral to many apps, from gaming to social media and beyond. However, there are times when you might want to change your iPhone’s location for reasons such as access to geo-locked content or for privacy.
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