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Museveni Exhorts Judges in East Africa to use technology and fight corruption

President Yoweri Museveni has urged judges and magistrates in East Africa to unite in combating corruption within their judiciaries. Speaking at the East African Magistrates’ and Judges’ Association Conference in Uganda, Vice President Jessica Alupo emphasized the need for innovative solutions to tackle corruption and address outdated technology affecting the region’s justice systems. Judges and […]

Apple introduces protection to prevent thieves from getting your passwords

In the iOS 17.3 developer beta, Apple has introduced new security measures, including Stolen Device Protection, aimed at preventing hackers from accessing sensitive information. Courtesy Photo On 12th December 2023, Tuesday’s iOS 17.3 developer beta included new security settings that Apple said would stop hackers from cracking your passcode and obtaining your personal information, including […]

University students launch sign language app

The non-profit student organization “Sign Language for All” at Makerere University hosted its first silent dinner to raise funds for providing free sign language services to refugees and rural communities. Founded by deaf student Alex Ogwal, the initiative involves student volunteers teaching sign language in Kampala. Alex Ogwal, the founder of Sign Language for All […]

KCCA sanitation app creates 15,000 jobs

The Weyonje application, developed by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), has created 15,000 formal and informal jobs within a year in Kampala. The app, which utilizes geographic information systems (GIS), addresses the sanitation crisis in the city by allowing residents to request pit emptying services. In just a single year, the Weyonje application has […]

Meta starts testing Threads integration with Activity Pub

Meta has started testing the integration of Threads, its social networking app, with the Activity Pub protocol, making Threads posts visible on Mastodon and other networks compatible with Activity Pub. Mark Zuckerberg announced this move, emphasizing that it will enhance content visibility and user control. On 13 December 2023, Mark Zuckerberg announced that Meta has […]

Spotify confirms test of prompt-based AI playlists feature

Spotify has confirmed testing a new feature that allows users to create playlists with the assistance of AI technology and prompts. The “AI playlists” feature was observed in the wild, with users able to customize playlists by selecting prompts or creating their own using an AI chatbot-like interface. The feature is part of Spotify’s ongoing […]

Instagram launches customizable ‘Add Yours’ templates

Instagram has launched a new feature that allows users to customize “Add Yours” templates with text, images, and GIFs, enabling the creation of meme-worthy Stories. Users can upload a story to the template, add personalized components, and then select the “Add Yours Templates” sticker to pin chosen elements. With the help of a new feature […]

Instagram introduces GenAI powered background editing tool

Instagram has unveiled a generative AI-powered background editing tool, initially available to users in the United States. The feature, led by Ahmad Al-Dahle, allows users to modify image backgrounds using predefined prompts for Stories. Users can choose from ready prompts like “On a red carpet” or “Being chased by dinosaurs,” or create their own. Courtesy […]

Three Years After Its Revamp, Firefox’s Android Browser Adds 450+ New Extensions

Mozilla has announced the addition of over 450 new extensions (browser add-ons) for its Firefox browser on Android. Following the 2020 revamp, which introduced the GeckoView engine, the lack of extensions for Firefox on Android has been a longstanding issue. The recent expansion allows users to customize their mobile browser with features like privacy tools, […]