It’s been another insightful week in the world of tech. From new innovations and digital transformation, growing economies to emerging startups, here is a round up of some of the popular stories for the week.
Here is a round up of the tops stories of the week.
Huawei activates intelligence to build better smart cities
Huawei held a Smart City Summit with the theme “Activate Intelligence to Build Better Smart Cities”. This year’s Huawei Connect conference is designed to help all businesses and organisations step over the threshold and stake their claim in the intelligent world. Huawei discussed with industry experts and Smart City practitioners about how to build new Smart Cities using artificial intelligence (AI). Read more.
Google+ is shutting down
Google+ is shutting down after a data leak affected 500,000 users due to a security flaw that no one fixed. The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, 8 October, that Google detected the flaw earlier this year, but that the tech giant failed to inform users that their data may have been compromised. It did so “ because of fears that doing so would draw regulatory scrutiny and cause reputational damage.” Read more.
Airtel partners Coverage Broadband to launch 3flix mobile TV service in Nigeria
Airtel Nigeria has announced a partnership with Phase 3 Telecom subsidiary, Coverage Broadband to launch the 3flix mobile TV service in Nigeria. With this partnership, customers who subscribe to a special, bundle data plan on Airtel will now have unfettered access to 3flix live television channels. Read more.
WWE 2K19 Review
Developed by Yuke’s and Visual Concepts and published by 2K sports, WWE 2K19 is the latest WWE title to release on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. While WWE 2K18 was a blast to play, WWE 2K19 ups the entertainment factor with a plethora of modes to choose from as well as WWE Superstars. Read more.
10 smart home cyber security tips for “Hacktober”
From laptop computers to off-the-shelf devices, the cyber vulnerabilities keep multiplying as homes and offices incorporate more internet-connected devices. According to cyber researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Cyber Security Awareness Month is an excellent time to make a few simple changes that will result in a far greater level of safety and security. Read more.
LG’s new V40 ThinQ smartphone has five cameras
LG has finally unveiled the new V40 ThinQ flagship smartphone – this is their fifth phone in just under a year. After the V30, V30S ThinQ, V35 and G7 ThinQ comes the V40 ThinQ, the company’s new flagship with a twist – it features five cameras. The LG V40 ThinQ is an Android smartphone (8.1 Oreo, with an update to 9.0 Pie coming soon) that has a 6.4-inch OLED screen. Read more.
Top 7 tips for protecting your Smart TV
The final few months will likely be a busy time of year for people and cybercriminals will be no different as they continue to look for weak spots in networks. It’s holiday time, and maybe you’ve invited friends over and you plan to sit back and watch the latest Netflix show together. But, have you thought about securing your connected TV (Smart TV)? Read more.
South African-based Tari Labs unveils free online university
Tari Labs, a contributor to Tari, the South African-based blockchain protocol, has launched a free online university to help incubate open source projects and train blockchain developers, both locally and globally. Read more.
Crossgate enters Crossfin fold to take advantage of R1.3 trillion opportunity
African fintech holding company Crossfin has announced its acquisition of a majority stake in market-leading payments enablement company Crossgate. This follows the recent announcement of Crossfin’s partnership with Investec to identify early-stage fintech businesses and the establishment of a new payments operating company with global private equity firm Apis Partners, all in the service of Crossfin’s vision for the advancement of a cashless society in South Africa and Africa. Read more.
Winners of 2018 MTN Business App of the Year Awards announced
The seventh edition of the MTN Business App of the Year Awards took place on Thursday, 11 October 2018 at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg South Africa. The prestigious award was attended by dignitaries from the public and private sector, members of the app development community, and other related stakeholders. Read more.
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