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All you need to know about Uber's digital wallet, Uber Cash, launch in Africa

All you need to know about Uber's digital wallet, Uber Cash, launch in Africa

Uber Cash, a digital wallet for Uber riders, has been launched in eight African countries, namely: Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda. Here's all you need to know.

Netflix signs Multi-Title Deal with Nigerian Producer Mo Abudu

Netflix signs Multi-Title Deal with Nigerian Producer Mo Abudu

Netflix has signed a deal with celebrated Nigerian producer, Mo Abudu, to adapt for the screen the works of Lola Shoneyin and Professor Wole Soyinka. And also produce two Nigerian Netflix branded films and a series.

EXPLAINER: What is Google Lens and how to use it?

EXPLAINER: What is Google Lens and how to use it?

Google Lens is a technology that can identify objects and give relevant feedback on them. Using Lens, you can copy contact details from a business card, translate foreign text, shop for items, even name the breed of a random dog on the road.

Earn money on Facebook by making live videos

Earn money on Facebook by making live videos

Along with the launch of Messenger Rooms earlier this week, Facebook has also announced plans to support small businesses and creators by giving such pages the ability to earn money from their live videos.

Facebook rolls out new video conferencing features

Facebook rolls out new video conferencing features

Facebook introduces Messenger Rooms, a video chat that allows up to 50 people to connect for an unlimited period of time, whether or not they have a Facebook account. Whatsapp video and voice calls to now accommodate 8 people instead of 4.

How modern technology is helping in the fight against COVID-19

How modern technology is helping in the fight against COVID-19

Technology plays an important role in our lives. Perhaps, much more than we acknowledge. In this article, we share seven ways in which technology has been deployed to combat this global pandemic called Coronavirus disease.

Takeaways from the first-ever Open Source Community Africa Festival in Nigeria

Takeaways from the first-ever Open Source Community Africa Festival in Nigeria

I had the opportunity of volunteering at the first-ever OSCAFest in Nigeria, these are the takeaways from the Open Source Community Africa Festival