X (formerly Twitter) experienced a major cyberattack on Monday, causing multiple outages throughout the day. Elon Musk, the platform’s owner, hinted that a well-organized group or even a nation-state might be behind the attack, marking one of the most serious incidents the platform has faced. According to Downdetector, X faced three significant outages on Monday,…
After more than two decades of connecting people around the world, Microsoft has announced the shutdown of Skype in May 2025. The move signals the end of an era for the pioneering voice and video calling platform, which has struggled to remain competitive against newer messaging services. Microsoft acquired Skype in 2011 for $8.5 billion,…
Gene Hackman, the acclaimed actor whose powerful performances defined a generation of cinema, has passed away at the age of 95. His wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, and their dog were also found deceased at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, according to a statement from the local sheriff’s office on Thursday. Authorities confirmed that…
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is working to deploy Starlink satellite internet terminals as part of an effort to accelerate the upgrade of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) national airspace system. According to sources familiar with the matter, the initiative raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest within Musk’s business empire and the impact on a…
The highly anticipated mainnet launch of Pi Network took a disastrous turn as the cryptocurrency crashed, wiping out an estimated $6 billion in value within the first two days. After debuting at $2, the Pi coin price plummeted to $0.76 by Saturday, raising concerns among investors and the crypto community. One major factor behind the…
Apple, on Friday has announced that it will no longer offer full end-to-end encryption for iPhone users in the United Kingdom, citing government requests for global data access. The decision means that new UK users will not have access to Advanced Data Protection (ADP), while existing users will eventually need to disable this security feature….
Global tech powerhouse Microsoft has announced a $1 million initiative aimed at equipping one million Nigerians with Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills over the next two years. This ambitious project was unveiled by Ola Williams, Microsoft’s Country Manager for Nigeria and Ghana, during the Microsoft AI Tour in Lagos on Wednesday. Expressing her enthusiasm for the…
In a bold move to expand global connectivity and fuel the development of artificial intelligence, Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced plans to install a massive undersea cable spanning five continents. The project, named “Waterworth,” will stretch over 50,000 kilometers (31,000 miles), linking the United States, South Africa, India, Brazil, and…
Nigeria is taking significant steps to regulate and tax cryptocurrency transactions as part of broader efforts to boost government revenue. The country’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has confirmed that a bill outlining the tax framework is under review and is expected to be passed within this quarter, according to Bloomberg. This initiative is driven…
The price of Tapswap (TAPS) experienced some volatility on Monday following the highly anticipated launch of its airdrop and token generation event. Trading at approximately $0.07058, the token saw a slight uptick from its opening price. Despite its immense popularity, Tapswap’s market capitalization remains relatively small at $34 million, lagging behind other tap-to-earn tokens like…
