Netflix is rolling out support for the new AV1 video codec in its Android app, which the company claims compresses video 20 percent more efficiently than the VP9 codec it currently uses. The company says the codec can be enabled now for “selected titles” by enabling the “Save Data” option, although it doesn’t detail exactly […]

Twitter shares jumped Thursday after an update showing it added millions of new users and boosted ad revenue in the fourth quarter, sparking optimism over its growth prospects. The social media group said it ended the year with 152 million “monetizable” daily active users — its preferred measure of its base — up 21 percent […]

Nintendo expects the deadly coronavirus outbreak in China to cause “inevitable” delays in production and shipments of its popular Switch gaming console for Japan. The delays will hit Switch systems and Nintendo’s Joy-Con controllers manufactured in China for the Japanese market, Nintendo said Thursday. Shipments of “Ring Fit Adventure” a fitness game using a special […]

Google Maps marked 15 years on the road Thursday with the rollout of new features for the popular mobile app which has helped move navigation into the digital age. The tech giant is marking the occasion with a new look and product updates, vice president of product Dane Glasgow said in a blog post. Google […]

LG Electronics has become the first major technology company to pull out of the 2020 Mobile World Congress (MWC) over concerns about the coronavirus outbreak. The technology convention is due to take place in Barcelona at the end of this month and is one of the largest events in the industry calendar. ALSO READ: WHO convening […]

By Prince Osuagwu Power solutions company, Bhojsons Powerhub, has just introduced Amaze Power Back Up solution into the Nigerian market. The company said the solution will offer Nigerians cutting age power back up in inverters and batteries to provide alternative to grid power supply. Group Managing Director of the company, Mr. Vishant Dalamal said that […]

By Prince Osuagwu Smartphones maker, Samsung Nigeria, has unveiled new Galaxy series which it says will suit the middle-income earners but also satisfy their high tastes in smartphone features. The new devices, Galaxy A71, Galaxy A51 and Note 10 Lite, are the latest additions to The Galaxy A series and the Galaxy Note10 Lite to […]

By Juliet Umeh Search Engine platform, Google, has launched its first Google Developers Space in Lagos, connecting Nigerian start-ups to the $3 million in equity-free funding. The funding will help the start-ups grow their businesses. The developer space is a hub for African developers, entrepreneurs and start-ups to network, share ideas and gain knowledge for […]

By Juliet Umeh Telecoms subscribers have started paying more for calls and data services as the federal government, commenced the implementation of the 7.5 per cent VAT February 01, 2020. The new VAT was increased from five per cent. Chairman and Head of Operations, respectively of the umbrella body of telecommunication operators, Association of Licensed […]

•Attack represents 39% rise in 2018 vulnerabilities •Attacker disguised as ‘Billie Eilish’ during Grammy award By Juliet Umeh Cyber Security: Beware! Your favourite music icon, movie star, football legend, classic songs, could lead you to danger. Yes, that is because a new attack model is in town. As legitmate and innovative ICT professionals are  busy […]