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Drifan digital road safety platform launched

A digital road safety platform, Drifan, has been launched to help reduce the carnage on the country’s roads and promote sustainable transportation. The platform was developed...

EU rules to force USB-C chargers for all phones

Manufacturers will be forced to create a universal charging solution for phones and small electronic devices, under a new rule proposed by the European...

What are NFTs and why are some worth millions?

A digital-only artwork has sold at Christie's auction house for an eye-watering $69m (£50m) - but the winning bidder will not receive a sculpture,...

iPhone 13 announced: Check out the spec and cost

The iPhone 13 is finally here. And we have all the details on the new iPhones, including a smaller notch, brighter displays, faster A15...

Twitter has plans to let users hide their old tweets

Twitter is planning new features to give people more privacy options, according to Bloomberg. The social network’s plans reportedly include the option to archive old tweets so...

Microsoft is threatening to withhold Windows 11 updates if your CPU is old

Yesterday, we wrote how Microsoft’s Windows 11 won’t technically leave millions of PCs behind — the company told us it won’t actually block you from installing Windows 11...

First Ghanaian artwork to enter space on Thursday, Aug 26

A world-famous Ghanaian artist, Amoako Boafo, has been commissioned to paint three panels of a Blue Origin New Shepard rocket ship that will be...

How to hide chats in WhatsApp without archive

Almost all WhatsApp users have been in a situation where they have looked to hide some of their chats, yet it is not always...

Crypto heist hacker returns most of the stolen funds

A hacker, who stole just over $600m (£433m) worth of cryptocurrency, has now returned most of the stolen assets. On Thursday, Poly Network confirmed on Twitter that...

Siscode Ghana puts smiles on the faces of pupils at Adentan Community School [Photos]

The faces of pupils at the Adentan Community School are beaming with smiles through the benevolence of the non-governmental organisation, Siscode/Gh. This was after Siscode...

TikTok named as the most downloaded app of 2020

TikTok was the world's most downloaded app in 2020 as it took the top spot from Facebook Messenger, according to digital analytics company App...

How to prevent unknown users from adding you to WhatsApp groups

WhatsApp groups are a great way to stay connected to family, friends, or even colleagues, but the feature is often exploited by many to...

iPhone 13: 5 features Apple needs to copy from Pixel phones

The iPhone 13 is just a couple of months away from making its debut, which leaves some time for speculation and dreaming. The closest thing that...

Shatta Wale to launch his own ride-hailing service, ‘Shaxi’

Dancehall musician, Shatta Wale, has taken to social media to announce his upcoming ride-hailing service dubbed Shaxi. According to the business-minded musician, 'Shaxi', which simply...

Watch world’s richest man Jeff Bezos go to space and back in 11 minutes [Video]

Jeff Bezos, the world's richest man, went to space and back Tuesday morning on an 11-minute, supersonic joy ride aboard the rocket and capsule...

Marrying robots will be normal by end of century

Getting married to a robot will be considered normal by the end of the century, an expert claims. Dr David Levy argues sex and...

TECNO launches Phantom X in Ghana

TECNO Ghana has officially launched its latest device in its Phantom series – the Phantom X - its first high-end smartphone with 50-megapixel main...

Man pays $28m for spare seat on space flight with Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos

Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin has sold the spare seat of the company’s 20 July New Shepard space rocket blast-off for $28m, the company announced...

Apple’s latest iOS 15 update can still track devices even if they’re off or erased

Apple's WWDC 2021 briefing is over, but the list of new features coming to its platforms is long enough that many are still popping up. One...

Why electric cars will take over sooner than you think

I know, you probably haven’t even driven one yet, let alone seriously contemplated buying one, so the prediction may sound a bit bold, but...

Facebook CEO captured surfing with ankle bracelet that drives sharks away [Video]

The owner of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, is not taking any chances sharing the ocean with sharks. In a latest video which has hit the internet...

WhatsApp sues Indian govt over privacy rules

WhatsApp has sued the Indian government in a bid to block new rules it says would lead to "mass surveillance" by forcing social media platforms to...

Fintech driving the growth of e-commerce in Ghana

Mother: My son, how are you? I haven’t received my monthly upkeep money, papa is very sick and your little sisters have been home...

Tech & Ecommerce is the best place for young Ghanaians to grow

Ghana, a country rich in culture and tradition. A country popular for its rich natural resources. Gold, cocoa and oil are among the many...

Technology in 50 years time

Technology has improved our current way of doing things and living. Have you ever wondered in 50 years' time how it will look like?...

Microsoft board investigated Bill Gates over alleged affair with employee

Bill Gate's 2020 resignation from Microsoft's board of directors came after the board hired a law firm to investigate a romantic relationship he had...

What will happen to your WhatsApp if you don’t update by May 15

Users yet to accept new terms and conditions for the messaging platform WhatsApp will start to get “persistent” reminders after the 15 May deadline. The...

Telcos asked to pay GHAMRO ¢60,000 each after court judgement

Ghana Music Rights Organisation (GHAMRO) has issued a statement after a judgement was delivered at an Accra High Court. The court is asking telcos...

Apple hacked: Hackers steal plans for upcoming products

Apple is facing a ransomware demand after a group of cybercriminals stole confidential plans for the company’s upcoming products from a supplier. The “Sodin” group,...

NASA makes history by flying a helicopter on Mars for the first time

NASA has marked a major milestone in its extraterrestrial exploration program, with the first powered flight of an aircraft on Mars. The flight occurred very...

U.S. House committee approves blueprint for Big Tech crackdown

The U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee has formally approved a report accusing Big Tech companies of buying or crushing smaller firms, Representative David...

Instagram fixes ‘mistake’ promoting harmful diet content

Instagram has apologised after a “mistake” with its algorithm promoted diet content to users with eating disorders. The search function in the app automatically recommended...

Samsung launches iTest, which lets you test a Samsung phone from your iPhone

Talk about venturing into enemy territory. Samsung has released an app for the iPhone, of sorts, called iTest. And what it does is allows you to...

Twitter chooses Ghana as headquarters for Africa operations; Akufo-Addo reacts

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Twitter, Jack Patrick Dorsey, says he has chosen to build a remote headquarters in Ghana as part of...

Adopting user-centric product mindset: Building products people love

In today’s highly competitive tech industry, successful products are not just about features. They are about solving real problems for real people. Companies that fail...

Apple to finally let repairers in Ghana, other countries sign up to repair & spare parts programme

Apple’s Independent Repair Provider programme will soon be available in more than 200 countries, nearly every country where Apple products are sold. Launched originally...

2021 AfconQ: Akonnor aiming for victory in South Africa

Ghana coach CK Akonnor has revealed their ambition is to play for all three points when they face South Africa in the 2021 Africa...

Samsung’s new QLED TVs are Rich in Colour and Features

If you've been following the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), you probably know that almost every year, since 2016, Samsung TVs have been winning awards...

YouTube to start deducting taxes from creators outside USA

YouTube is set to start deducting taxes from creators outside of United States (US) on the earnings they generate from viewers in the US. The...

WhatsApp introduces voice, video calls on desktop app

Facebook-owned messaging platform, WhatsApp, on Thursday, introduced voice and video calling features on its app’s desktop. WhatsApp, in a statement, said: “We’re excited to announce...