By JKNewsMedia Trends “Users are urged to update #WhatsApp as hackers are able to install surveillance software on phones and other devices …” SHADOWS OF digital surveillance have entered the courtroom, as a ruling by the Madhya Pradesh High Court in India has ignited intense debate over privacy, law and personal relationshi...
By Al Humphrey Onyanabo ONCE THE stuff of science fiction and sleek Hollywood tech fantasies, transparent smartphones are edging closer to reality, thanks to relentless innovation by a few bold tech companies. What is a Transparent Phone? A transparent phone is a device where the display and other components are either fully or partially see-t...
By JKNewsMedia THE WORLD’s top creative leaders descended on the French Riviera this June, projecting confidence in Artificial Intelligence (AI) while quietly grappling with a future that threatens the core of their industry. Underneath the beachside bravado of the 2025 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, a wave of anxiety roll...
By JKNewsMedia WIDESPREAD TECHNICAL disruption temporarily crippled access to ChatGPT and its application programming interface (API) services on Tuesday, leaving users grappling with errors, delays, and functionality breakdowns. OpenAI confirmed the incident through its official status updates, pointing to elevated error rates and latency ac...
By JKNewsMedia PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN global tech firm Meta and the federal government has unveiled the Llama Impact Accelerator, an eight-month artificial intelligence initiative aimed at empowering Nigerian startups tackling national development challenges. The programme, formally announced on Monday, is a joint execution with the Ministry of ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE WORLD’s first humanoid robot boxing competition delivered a showcase of advanced robotics engineering, offering a powerful testing platform for developers to refine algorithmic control, boost operational performance, and assess potential real-life applications. Held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Provinc...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter TOWARDS BOOSTING Artificial Intelligence (AI) frontlines, Africa’s startups are now set to building solutions that scale hurdles. Google has opened applications for the 2025 edition of its Startups Accelerator Africa programme, targeting tech startups using artificial intelligence to solve complex c...
By cmlee@insider.com (Lee Chong Ming) on yahoo.com BILL GATES said AI could solve shortages in two key professions: teaching and medicine. The billionaire said AI would help plug labour gaps, even in blue-collar roles. He also said AI could make early retirement or shorter workweeks possible. Bill Gates said the long-standing shortage of docto...
By Joke Kujenya A PHONE tucked under the pillow. Notifications pinging through the night. Eyes locked on TikTok, YouTube and Instagram for hours. Across bedrooms, classrooms and dinner tables, young people are living through their screens — and paying a quiet but costly price. The modern child is more connected than ever, yet experts warn tha...
