The key property that eNaira and cryptocurrency have in common is that they both use distributed ledger technology (DLT) which is the basIs of blockchain technology. The eNaira is what you call a central bank digital currency (CBDC) and while Nigeria is the first to adopt this technology in Africa, it is not the first-ever. Before Nigeria, countries like St. Kitts and Nevis, Grenada, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, China and St....
The one that catches my attention the most is wireless electricity/power transfer that in itself has found application in battery charging for phones and electric vehicles. In a Ted talk in 2009 Eric Giler now the CEO at MIT inspired WiTricity Corp presented one of the first wireless electricity transfer demonstrations to turn on a tv and charge a phone. This wireless power transfer concept was first introduced by Nikola Tesla....
The Xiaomi TV Stick 4K is packed with some major updates. The most obvious is the support for 4K. One of the major drawbacks of the Mi TV Stick when it launched was that its maximum output was just 2K HDR (1080P) resolution. Fortunately, Xiaomi decided to step things up with this new TV Stick. Xiaomi TV Stick vs Mi TV Stick: Specs Fans of Xiaomi’s TV Sticks might be disappointed to find out that the new Xiaomi TV Stick 4K isn’t powered by the new Google TV interface – Google TV is a new smart TV experience that was first introduced on the Google Chromecast a year ago....
Rolled out a week back, you can now buy a DSTV decoder in Uganda by visiting https://ugduka.dstv.com. The website has all DSTV’s latest decoders on sale. The DSTV Explora complete kit for instance is going for price of Ugx 344,750 while the HD Zapper decoder goes for price of Ugx 108,000. Multichoice gives an option of paying for installation on delivery.You must agree to paying Ugx 80,000 to an independent installer upon delivery....
The announcement was made by Gerald Abila, the Barefootlaw founder on his Facebook account. This will further extend legal services to those with basic phones that aren’t internet enabled. How it works Simply join Ureport by typing “Join” and send to 8500 and follow prompts, after joining, you can then start using BarefootLaw by typing keyword “Law”, your question and send to 8500. The service is absolutely free of charge and you can send as many SMS as you wish....
Google introduces the Bedtime Reminder feature to help YouTube content consumers be more conscious of how long they spend consuming content on the app, at a go. So, if you are the type that likes to watch YouTube videos late into the night, the Bedtime Reminder feature will let you set a reminder that notifies you when it’s time to stop watching YouTube videos and to go to bed. Related Article: How different is YouTube TV and YouTube...
Zuku Tv currently engaged in an aggressive campaign to ramp up its subscriber base amidst stiff competition from the likes of DSTV (and its offshoot, GoTV) and Star Times. In September Zuku commenced an on-going 90-day promotion which offers its subscribers free viewing. First time users get between one to three months bonus viewing. Those who subscribe for six months to a year receive an extra one to free of charge....
You know what they say: when elephants fight, the chickens rejoice at the meal of worms in the upturned soil. Or is that what I say? Well then, we expect the collective 20 million subscribers on both networks to jubilate at these data revisions. In true Ugandan style, the Hashtag wars are now a thing too. MTN’s #SurfMore is battling Airtel’s #DataBlastaForEveryone. Who does it better? We’ll leave that to you....
In addition, most customers enjoy patronizing these e-commerce stores because of the hassle-free solution to sell and buy anything. In the comfort of their homes, they can purchase anything they want online. If you’re considering running an e-commerce store or you currently have one, this guide is especially for you. It brings to you 7 valuable lessons from fast-growing e-commerce stores that will grow your online business. 1. Create a Visible Social Media Presence Social media is powerful leverage for the survival of any online business, locally and internationally....
Logically, you can go to a regular bank when you are in need of an unexpected financial obligation where you will be slapped with endless paperwork, documentation, unreasonable interest rates, etc. Alternatively, you could reach out to friends and family or fall back on your emergency funds, if you have any. In the absence of these, you could consider obtaining a quick loan. And by “quick loan,” I don’t mean the loan sharks in your neighborhood that demand payments with pangas and machetes....
Not too long since we say the launch of fan favorites like the Huawei Band 7, Xiaomi Mi Band 7, and Band 7 Pro, Amazfit is also throwing its hat in the ring with its competitor to these offers with the Amazfit Band 7. Here’s What to Expect From the Amazfit Band 7Amazfit band 5 review: SpO2 monitor on cheap, but Stick with the Mi Band 5 The Amazfit Band 7 comes as the successor to the Amazfit Band 5 that debuted back in 2020....
That being said, there is a demographic that both smartwatches appeal to and that depends on whether you’re using an Android or iOS device since smartwatches are more of an accessory than a standalone device. Nonetheless, they can both be used interchangeably as in Apple Watch with an Android phone or Galaxy Watch with an iPhone albeit not as well as if it was otherwise. Read More: Fitbit Charge 5: Here’s What’s New With not much of an addition to the Apple Watch Series 7 over its predecessor, it does still has a redefined curved display with most health and fitness features on lock....
“There is a problem with this Windows Installer package. A program run as part of the setup did not finish as expected. Contact your support personnel or package vendor.” This problem is encountered both by users who have just installed or upgraded to Windows 10, as well as users who have always been running Windows 10 on their PC. If you are among either group of users experiencing this issue, we’ve listed some possible solutions to get the error resolved....
Find a comprehensive list of 7 devices every campuser should get this semester. This is listed in no particular order. Laptop Laptops can be used in various places, and the university is definitely one of those places. You can use it for note-taking, editing and formatting your course work, and it can facilitate group work. Also, a laptop can be used for entertainment purposes to watch movies and stream TV shows....
Nevertheless, there exist many dedicated web browsers for Android TV that you can install either directly from the Play Store or by sideloading. So, if you are looking for a web browser for your Android TV, look no further as we list down the best options there are for you. Without further ado, let’s get to it. 1. Puffin TV Puffin TV is arguably the best-designed Android TV web browser out there, keyword: Arguably....
The push to connect the unconnected people especially in emerging markets like Africa isn’t from just big global internet giants such as Google, Facebook and Microsoft only. Connecting the next billion online won’t just benefit global corporations that have their own interests, it’s helping young people across the continent to Innovate according to an interview the Mail&Gurdian did with Bitange ahead of the Activate Johannesburg Summit 2014. Although Bitange didn’t get into the details of what he meant by innovate, it’s clear how the digital revolution is swiping the continent....
If you’d recall, when Bolt rebranded about two months ago, the company stated that the rationale behind the re-branding is to “reflect its global expansion strategy” and expand its offering and services to more cities in sub-Saharan Africa. Interestingly, the expansion to four cities in about 7 months totally reflects how serious the company is about expansion and how efficiently it spends investment monies it raised. Additionally, Bolt now appears far ahead of its biggest rival, Uber, in the ride-hailing business in Nigeria — based on operational locations and city penetration....
Enter USB On-The-Go (OTG). USB OTG is a specification for USB connections that allows a mobile device, such as a smart phone, to become a host device for, and to communicate with, peripherals such as a flash drive, mouse or keyboard; without requiring a PC. Simply a way of connecting your flask disk to your smartphone. How USB On-The-Go (OTG) works The basic requirement for a successful connection is the ability for your phone to function as a USB host....
Ultimately, the physical remote is what you would use for the most part. However, you might resort to the virtual remote especially when you can not find the physical one. Your smartphone is always with you, but TV remotes tend to like playing hide and seek with their owners. Comparatively, the virtual remote offers everything you would find with the physical remote except for the mute and power off buttons....
There are still some other factors that can slow down your smartphone’s charging speed. These factors include the quality of your cable, the gauge/thickness of the wires insides your charging cable, amperage of power adapter & cable and some other factors. Another important factor that affects the smartphone charging speed of a smartphone —which people often overlook— is the length of the cable being used to charge the smartphone. So… yes; the length of your USB cable could either increase or decrease the charging speed (and time) of your smartphone....
