It took way too long, but Roland finally caved and gave the people what they want: a proper analog successor to the iconic TR-808 drum machine. The 808’s sound, especially the kick drum, is embedded so deeply in the DNA…

Meta is gearing up to trial new premium subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp in the coming months that will allow users to access expanded AI capabilities and additional features. TechCrunch reports that the upcoming subscription plans aim to “unlock…

The Lagos State Government has said collaboration with the private sector is critical to accelerating artificial intelligence adoption in Nigeria, as stakeholders warn that innovation is advancing faster than governance and infrastructure. The position was reinforced at the “AI in…

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure and the African University of Science and Technology in Abuja have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration on innovation, technology development, and the commercialisation of research outputs. The agreement, signed…

Africa’s technology sector faces a critical skills gap, with experts warning that the continent’s tech growth could be limited unless developers and marketers adopt a product-first mindset. Senior Backend Engineer Chinedu Ogama, at MyGeecs, an edtech platform expanding access to…

Schneider Electric, a French energy-technology firm, unveiled new AI-enabled solutions at the World Economic Forum in Davos last week. The company, led by Chief Executive Olivier Blum, argued that artificial intelligence is key to improving energy efficiency and advancing digital…

The Federal Government has reinforced its commitment to digital inclusion for persons with disabilities following the completion of a two-day digital literacy training in Abuja. The programme, organised by the National Information Technology Development Agency under its Digital Literacy for…

While social media rumors have suggested the errors are examples of censorship, more than a day after the issues began, TikTok USDS says the problems are the result of a power outage at a data center that it is working…

The African Smartphone International Film Festival is increasingly seen as a marker of how technology is altering film production globally. In a statement issued on Sunday, organisers said the festival’s ninth edition, held from 18 to 21 December 2025, brought…

Artificial intelligence adoption among businesses remains lowest in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East, highlighting a widening digital divide across emerging regions, according to a new World Bank survey. The survey, conducted in June 2025, covered more than 2,200 companies…

TikTok says a power outage is causing ongoing issues and outages that started in the US early Sunday morning. In an email to The Verge, TikTok USDS spokesperson Jamie Favazza pointed to a statement posted to the joint venture’s newly-created…

X is facing an investigation from the European Commission over the sexualized deepfakes generated by its Grok AI chatbot. In its announcement, the Commission says it will evaluate whether X “properly assessed and mitigated risks” associated with Grok’s image-generating capabilities…

TikTok’s takeover in the US has prompted users to join an alternative social platform called UpScrolled. The app, which is available on Android and iOS, currently holds the 12th spot in Apple’s App Store, and it’s struggling to keep up…

If you prefer over-ear headphones to earbuds and own an iPhone or another Apple device, the AirPods Max with USB-C are worth a look, especially now that you can buy them at Best Buy as part of a flash deal…

Google could owe you some money, now that it’s moving to settle a class-action lawsuit over how it handled recordings captured when its devices were activated by something other than Google Assistant’s actual trigger word, “Ok Google.” German outlet VRT…