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Instagram and Facebook cross-messaging is to end, according to Meta

Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, has quietly announced the end of cross-messaging between the two platforms. Starting in mid-December, Instagram users will no longer be able to initiate new conversations with Facebook contacts, and existing Instagram chats with Facebook friends will become read-only. Instagram users will no longer be able to message […]

EU seeks Consensus on the first AI law in History

On Wednesday, the European Union will try to come to an agreement on broad regulations to control artificial intelligence. This comes after months of challenging talks, especially regarding the oversight of ChatGPT and other forms of generative AI. Brussels is bent on bringing big tech to heel with a powerful legal armoury to protect EU […]

Uganda’s Prime Minister Advocates for Clean Cooking, Secures Pledges at COP28

Prime Minister, Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, addressed the Global e-Cooking Coalition at COP28 in Dubai, highlighting the urgent need to address the environmental and health impacts of traditional cooking methods. Pledges totalling at least US$30 million were announced, with the UK and Germany contributing significant amounts.

Telegram adds new Discovery and Customization Features to liven up its Channels

Telegram is enhancing its channel features to compete with WhatsApp, introducing improved channel discovery, customizable emojis for reactions, and statistics for stories. Users joining new channels will receive recommendations for related channels. Channels can now repost their stories on their pages, with added text, photos, or videos. Courtesy Of Telegram In an effort to better […]

Threads Downloads return to growth as X adds Walmart to its Advertiser Exodus

Meta’s efforts to boost the install base of Instagram Threads, positioned as an alternative to Twitter, have been successful, surpassing X (formerly Twitter) in new downloads. Threads’ daily downloads have surged to 620,000, rebounding from a decline since September. Despite attributing the spike to Meta’s advertising, Threads continues to outpace X, with 41 million new […]

Why Internet Cafes in Uganda Survived

Internet cafes in Uganda have survived the challenges posed by the widespread use of smartphones and Wi-Fi connectivity through strategic adaptation. In the early 2000s, when personal computers and home internet access were limited, internet cafes played a crucial role in bridging the digital divide. As technology evolved, the broad availability of affordable smartphones changed […]

Digital Data gathering to Facilitate the response to Disease Outbreaks

The health ministry has introduced a digitalized data portal/dashboard, allowing VHTs to use phones for efficient data collection, preventing data loss. The initiative, supported by the government, involves distributing 8,350 phones to VHTs. Kalangala – Village Health Teams (VHTs) have long maintained extensive databases while gathering information on clients with HIV/AIDS, expectant mothers, and children, […]

Type is a simple Mac note-taking Application with a Command Bar

Type is a new Mac note-taking app designed by Nicolas Bichon, featuring a command bar for quick and easy idea jotting. The app, launched with basic functionality, allows users to record ideas using a customizable keyboard shortcut, with each note automatically timestamped. Notes are stored in a text file that can be exported or sent. […]

Amazon finally releases its own AI-powered image generator at AWS re:Invent 2023

Amazon has introduced its image generator, Titan Image Generator, at the AWS re:Invent 2023 conference. Available in preview on the Bedrock AI development platform, Titan Image Generator, part of Amazon’s Titan generative AI models, can create or modify images based on text descriptions. The tool includes built-in bias and toxicity mitigations, trained on diverse datasets […]