WHATSAPP TO ALLOW USERS TO EDIT SENT MESSAGES

WHATSAPP TO ALLOW USERS TO EDIT SENT MESSAGES

Renson Mwakandana WhatsApp is reportedly developing a feature that will allow users to edit their text messages. According to WAbetainfo, the feature is being tested as a future update for WhatsApp beta for Android, iOS, and desktop. You’ll be able to edit text messages you’ve already sent in shortly. This is one of the most frequently […]

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 TEN AFRICAN LANGUAGES ADDED TO GOOGLE TRANSLATE

TEN AFRICAN LANGUAGES ADDED TO GOOGLE TRANSLATE

Renson Mwakandana Google Translate, a global language understanding tool, now supports translation into 24 additional languages, according to the company. African languages make up ten of the new entries. The Ashanti Twi language, spoken by approximately 11 million people in Ghana; Lingala, spoken by approximately 45 million people in Central Africa–mostly in the Democratic Republic […]

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 ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE METAVERSE

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE METAVERSE

Renson Mwakandana The metaverse involves the navigation of a virtual world that replicates some bits of the physical world including usage of digital currencies and virtual reality. It is a potential evolution of the Internet as a single, inclusive, and immersive virtual world assisted by the usage of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) […]

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 WHATSAPP TO ALLOW USERS SAVE MESSAGES IN DISAPPEARING CHATS

WHATSAPP TO ALLOW USERS SAVE MESSAGES IN DISAPPEARING CHATS

Renson Mwakandana Disappearing messages allow us to communicate more discreetly, however you may send a very essential message and wish to preserve it to read later when the disappearing mode is active. In such a situation, WhatsApp is working on a future upgrade of WhatsApp beta for Android, IOS, and desktop that will include saved messages. When people exchange […]

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 STAR WARS SPACECRAFT DESIGNER COLIN CANTWELL DIES AGED 90

STAR WARS SPACECRAFT DESIGNER COLIN CANTWELL DIES AGED 90

Renson Mwakandana Colin Cantwell, the artist behind several of the Star Wars spacecrafts, passed away at the age of 90 in his Colorado home on Friday. His longtime partner confirmed his death and posted her tribute online shortly after his death. “I have been so lucky to be able to spend 24 years with this man,” she wrote. “We […]

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 INSTAGRAM LEANS TOWARDS VIDEOS AND ENTERTAINMENT OVER RISING COMPETITION

INSTAGRAM LEANS TOWARDS VIDEOS AND ENTERTAINMENT OVER RISING COMPETITION

Renson Mwakandana Instagram, a photo and video sharing social media application, was from the beginning made with a primary focus to feature photographs specifically taken on mobile devices. Over the years, since its launch in 2010, Instagram has evolved to its current state with new features being introduced on the platform frequently. The application’s interface basically allows individuals who have accounts to upload […]

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 AEM WEEKLY REPORT IN PICTURES- MAY 15-MAY 21

AEM WEEKLY REPORT IN PICTURES- MAY 15-MAY 21

This week, two presidents emerged from Africa and from the Middle East. Ex-Somali president Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud was re-elected into office following an intense contest with the incumbent Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo.  Following the demise of President Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyanaged 73, Sheikh Mohammed was elected as the new UAE President barely 48 hours later. In what could be termed bizarre, a corpse was found on the runaway of […]

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 ELON MUSK SAYS TWITTER DEAL CANNOT PROCEED OVER SPAM ACCOUNTS

ELON MUSK SAYS TWITTER DEAL CANNOT PROCEED OVER SPAM ACCOUNTS

Renson Mwakandana Elon Musk has stated that his $44 billion bid to acquire Twitter may be jeopardized owing to a disagreement over the number of fraudulent accounts on the social media network.  Musk stated on Twitter that the agreement “cannot proceed forward” unless Twitter proves that less than 5% of daily users are bogus or spam accounts. […]

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 YOU COULD SOON BE ABLE TO LEAVE WHATSAPP GROUPS SECRETLY

YOU COULD SOON BE ABLE TO LEAVE WHATSAPP GROUPS SECRETLY

Renson Mwakandana  WhatsApp’s group messaging is a fun way for friends, family, and coworkers from various circles to connect, exchange photos, videos, and stay connected. However, this constant open connection can cause a headache at times. You could be working at the office, trying to concentrate on reading when someone in the group sends posts hilarious […]

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 AFRILABS-A NETWORK SUPPORTING INNOVATION CENTRES ACROSS AFRICA

AFRILABS-A NETWORK SUPPORTING INNOVATION CENTRES ACROSS AFRICA

Renson Mwakandana To meet the demand for technology hubs in Africa, AfriLabs was founded in 2011 to build a community around the fast-growing tech hubs-innovation spaces. The hubs often serve as meeting points for entrepreneurs, developers and investors. According to an AfriLabs and Briter Bridges ecosystem report, an innovation hub is a community and learning center that nurtures innovative […]

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