Microblogging platform Twitter has eliminated all free verified badges from its site. These legacy badges, which were granted before…
WhatsApp has announced the introduction of three new security features, aimed at preventing unauthorized access to users’ accounts. The…
The social media platform, Twitter, has expanded into the finance world with a partnership with the social trading company,…
Giant tech company, Meta, has launched a payment feature on its messaging service, WhatsApp, that enables users and local…
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Hardware wallet manufacturer, Ledger, has raised an additional $108 million in funding for its Series C round, bringing its total raised in 2021 to $385 million. The French startup’s high-security wallets protect crypto assets by storing private keys on the device, and it estimates its hardware secures 20% of cryptocurrencies and 30% of NFTs worldwide. The latest product, the Ledger Stax, is designed to manage NFT collections and features an E Ink display. While a data breach in 2020 led to phishing campaigns, Ledger continues to be a top choice for secure crypto asset storage.
Spotify is testing a new social identity and discovery feature through a revamped user profile layout. The updated profile includes a card-style layout, personalized recommendations, Blend playlists, co-listening experiences, and an option to follow friends and influencers on the platform. The new profiles are still in testing, and Spotify is yet to confirm when they will be fully rolled out.
Fetch.ai, a UK-based startup focused on building decentralized machine learning tools, has secured $40m in funding. The company is leveraging blockchain technology and FET tokens to enable communication and actions between AI applications, with a view to making the work produced by them more actionable. Fetch.ai’s platform aims to create a new paradigm for developers and entrepreneurs by offering a decentralized approach to machine learning. The funding has been provided by DWF Labs, an incubator connected to an entity called Digital Wave Finance.
Oppo’s latest flagship phone, the Find X6 Pro, launches in China with a massive 1-inch-type camera sensor and impressive telephoto and ultrawide camera specs. The phone also features a Hasselblad collaboration for portrait mode and boasts flagship-level specs, including Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and a 120Hz OLED display.
Microsoft is set to launch its Xbox mobile gaming store as early as next year, anticipating a shift in mobile app store regulations that could challenge Apple and Google’s market dominance.
Meta discontinues its efforts related to NFTs on Facebook and Instagram, choosing instead to concentrate on messaging, Reels monetization, and enhancing Meta Pay.
A former senior director in product design for Twitter, Halli Thorleifsson, appealed to Elon Musk on Twitter to clarify…
During Nigeria’s presidential and National Assembly elections, Galaxy Backbone blocked over 200 cyberattacks, according to the Managing Director, Prof. Muhammad Abubakar. The government-owned agency successfully protected its digital infrastructure against the attacks, with a committee formed to regulate digital activities and optimize technical services. The training aimed at reviewing performance and initiating alternative revenue generation means. Read more about the significance of cybersecurity in Nigeria’s digital age in this article.
WhatsApp has agreed to be more transparent about its privacy policy changes after complaints from European consumer bodies. The messaging service will explain changes to users’ contracts and how these could affect their rights. WhatsApp also confirmed that personal data is not shared with third parties or other Meta companies, including Facebook, for advertising purposes. The move comes as EU’s lead privacy regulator, Ireland’s Data Privacy Commissioner, directs Meta to reassess the legal basis of Facebook and Instagram’s use of personal data to target advertising in the European Union.