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By Bernard Marr Facebook, the popular social network with over 1.2 billion users world wide, just got a lot bigger by buying WhatsApp, the text messaging app with almost half a billion users across the globe. According to Mark Zuckerberg, Chairman & CEO of Facebook, the reason why Facebook paid $19 billion for WhatsApp is that … Continue reading
World smartphone leader Samsung on Monday (24 February) unveiled the company’s 2014 marquee phone Galaxy S5 in Barcelona a few days ago. With the launch of Samsung’s new flagship smartphone, we have an opportunity to draw comparisons between the device and its rival Apple iPhone 5S. To give a better perspective on the two devices, … Continue reading
OpenDataDay is a global community initiative to make and spread open data. People from all around the world gather together on-line or in person to make things with and around open data. The #ODDAbuja is organized by Follow The Money and you can Join us at CODE, Bassan Plaza, Plot 759, 2nd Floor, F Wing, … Continue reading
Motorola Moto G – DVX/XT1032, the latest and cheapest smartphone announced from Google. This smartphone is coming in 8GB and 16GB internal memory option. Will be available worldwide soon with a cheap price tag. Google just announced the phone and various retailers started taking pre-orders. Moto G is a Google Android phone with 4.5″ 720p … Continue reading
Apple has unveiled a top-of-the-range tablet called the iPad Air that is 20% thinner than the previous version. The 9.7in (24.6cm) computer is 7.5mm (0.3in) thick and weighs 1lb (469g), which the firm claims is the lightest full-sized tablet on the market. It is powered by the same A7 chip found in the company’s iPhone … Continue reading
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer won’t be heading out with a big retirement package — or any package at all. But hey: He’s still one of the richest people in the world. Microsoft doesn’t offer “special retirement programs” or severance pay for its executives, according to a regulatory filing. But once the bombastic Ballmer leaves Microsoft, … Continue reading
The physical design of the SmartWatch 2 closely resembles that of its predecessor, sporting the familiar aluminum body known for being dust and water resistant. This means that users should remain calm in the event of a rainstorm; although it won’t withstand going for a swim. When paired with a smartphone the watch offers the … Continue reading
Google revealed top-secret plans Saturday to send balloons to the edge of space with the lofty aim of bringing Internet to the two-thirds of the global population currently without web access. Scientists from the technology giant released up to 30 helium-filled test balloons flying 20 kilometres (12.4 miles) above Christchurch in New Zealand, carrying antennae … Continue reading
The Blackberry Messenger (BBM) app is to be offered as a download to run on rival platforms. Blackberry said it would initially offer texts, photo messages and group sharing functions on devices running Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS operating systems from “the summer”. It added it planned to roll out screen sharing, voice and video … Continue reading
To use the Nigerian Mobile Number Portability System (MNP), subscribers would be required to submit certain documents. “To move your number to a new mobile operator, you need to bring proof of identity such as identity card, passport or driving licence or an officially-validated photographic identity document. Also, the mobile number you wish to port … Continue reading
