WhatsApp to Discontinue Support for Older iPhones Starting May 5, 2025
In a move to boost user security and respond to the growing risks of cyber threats, WhatsApp has announced that it will stop supporting older iPhones running outdated versions of iOS. This decision, set to take effect on May 5, 2025, is part of WhatsApp’s ongoing efforts to protect user data and ensure the platform […]
Google Quietly Expands Search Ad Visibility with New Dual Placement Rule
In a subtle yet significant shift, Google has modified how paid search advertisements can be displayed across its search results pages. As of last week, ads that previously only qualified for the prime top-of-page real estate can now also appear at the very bottom of the same results page—provided they meet Google’s strict quality and […]
Duolingo Announces Major Shift Toward AI-Driven Operations
Duolingo has officially declared a strategic transformation that will place artificial intelligence at the heart of its operations. In an internal memo recently shared on LinkedIn, CEO and co-founder Luis von Ahn outlined the company’s vision to adopt an “AI-first” approach. This pivot aims to enhance efficiency, reshape internal workflows, and accelerate content creation by […]
OpenAI Upgrades ChatGPT Search to Power Personalized Online Shopping
OpenAI announced on Monday that it has upgraded ChatGPT’s web search functionality to make online shopping more intuitive and personalized. The updated feature now delivers custom product recommendations complete with images, user reviews, and direct purchase links, enhancing the AI’s role as a virtual shopping assistant. This significant enhancement is part of the capabilities built […]
Banks Finally Offload Musk’s Twitter Debt as X’s Prospects Improve
A consortium of major banks—including Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Barclays, and Mitsubishi UFJ—has successfully sold the final portion of debt linked to Elon Musk’s $44 billion acquisition of Twitter, now rebranded as X. A source with direct knowledge of the deal disclosed this to Reuters on Monday. This final tranche, valued at $1.2 billion, […]
Amazon Launches First 27 Satellites for Project Kuiper to Compete with Starlink
Amazon has officially entered the satellite internet race with the successful launch of its first 27 satellites under Project Kuiper, a long-anticipated initiative that aims to challenge SpaceX’s Starlink network. This milestone marks the beginning of Amazon’s plan to deploy 3,236 satellites into low-Earth orbit in an effort to provide global broadband internet coverage. On […]
Bank of Ghana to Begin Regulating Cryptocurrencies by September 2025, Governor Asiama Discloses
In a major step toward modernizing its financial sector, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) plans to officially regulate cryptocurrency platforms and services by the end of September 2025, according to an announcement by Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama. The statement came during the African Leaders and Partners Forum, organized by the EBII Group as part of […]
Strategy Amplifies Bitcoin Commitment With $1.42 Billion Acquisition
Strategy has made a major play in the digital currency market, increasing its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings to over $50 billion, further entrenching cryptocurrency as a vital component of its treasury reserves. The latest investment reflects the company’s unwavering belief in Bitcoin’s long-term prospects, especially as institutional adoption continues to surge globally. Major Bitcoin Acquisition Reflects […]
