Category: Internet
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Google to start helping Netizens avoid slow websites
Google has announced testing a new feature in the beta version of the Chrome browser for Android devices that will specifically flag optimized websites that load quickly. This means that in the long run, netizens would easily identify slow-loading websites and go for fast-loading alternatives. When a Chrome tab just won’t load, users would often…
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Microsoft bids farewell to Internet Explorer 11
Microsoft has outlined a plan to phase out Internet Explorer 11, announcing that Microsoft 365 apps and services will no longer support Internet Explorer 11 (IE 11) by this time next year. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports beginning November 30, 2020, the Microsoft Teams web app will no longer support IE 11 and beginning August 17, 2021,…
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Facebook introduces Avatars across Sub-Saharan Africa
Facebook has launched avatars in Africa to enable people to engage themselves in a more personal and dynamic way. The company in a statement on Monday said people could personalise the avatar to share a range of emotions and expressions via a digital persona that is unique to them. According to Facebook, there are many…
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Google stops responding directly to data requests from Hong Kong government
Google, on Friday, said it would no longer provide data in response to requests from Hong Kong authorities, following the enactment of a new national security law imposed by China. The U.S. tech giant had not produced any data since the sweeping new law took force in June and would not directly respond to such…
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Tencent Music revenue jumps 18%, beats estimates
China’s Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) said on Tuesday its quarterly revenue leaped 18%, beating Wall Street estimates as it puts more music for streaming behind its paywall and grew its paid subscriber base by more than half. The strong performance comes amid a growing rift between Beijing and Washington that has overshadowed Chinese firms…
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INEC inaugurates election result viewing portal
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday began the use of its dedicated election result viewing portal, known as “The INEC Result Viewing (IReV) for publication results for polling units. Mr Festus Okoye, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, said IReV would enable Nigerians view polling unit results in real…
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Non-delivery scams: 5 reasons they work and how to avoid becoming a victim
In non-delivery fraud, criminals promise highly sought-after goods, collect payment, then, never deliver. While the principle is simple, the fraud scheme is often sophisticated and can yield huge profits. Criminals can adapt a well-established modus operandi to suit any product, from masks during a pandemic to electronics or even everyday items such as paper. In…
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How to earn a living from using TikTok
TikTok has revealed plans to release funds amounting to $200 million to assist content creators to continue to add content to the fast-growing video-sharing app. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Vanessa Pappas, General Manager of TikTok US, made this known, saying the support is for ambitious creators. The fund is to “help support ambitious creators who are…
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Twitter rolls out new messaging interface
Twitter is rolling out a new feature that will enable users to easily slide into Direct Messages (DMs). The new messaging interface essentially allows users to read or reply to messages without having to leave the home page. Earlier, to access the direct messages on Twitter, users had to switch to the DMs section by…
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Again, Twitter goes tough on Trump over copyright complaint
Twitter has on Saturday disabled a campaign-style video shared by US President Donald Trump, citing a copyright complaint. The video disappeared from the president’s Twitter feed with the notification: “This media has been disabled in response to a report by the copyright owner.” The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.…