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Unless you have been living under a rock or you have been in a comma for the past few years, you know Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the role it’s playing in our everyday lives by revolutionizing every industry from finance, education, healthcare and more. The big and small players have all invested in AI because well it’s here to stay and will soon be used in almost every aspect of our lives. Meta, Google and others have a dilemma. They need to stitch AI through their platforms, but users are understandably worried this is a privacy issue given some of these platforms main selling point is the secrecy in their end to end encryption features which guarantee absolute privacy and security. Google has been leading the charge, but has been careful to emphasize opt outs at all times. Meta has taken a different approach with WhatsApp. AI is there. You can’t remove it. But if you don’t like it, then just don’t use it. Cue the backlash. So what should users do?

This year will be ground zero for the commercialization of satellite smartphone services, but a key question is whether operators will charge extra for this capability or include it as part of customer subscriptions. A report by mobile industry analyst GSMA Intelligence says that the monetization of satellite services may hinge on whether mobile operators decide to charge for them, with a mixture of approaches already evident. Operators are already mulling whether to price tech into subs, says report, which notes Musk's Starlink satellite dominance. For clarification we're talking about satellite connectivity with unmodified, standard smartphones, for when you're out of cellular range or service, not dedicated sat-phones that have been around for some time now.

By now everyone knows or may have heard of WhatsApp for PC to use on computer just like your movie app. Meta warned Windows users to update the WhatsApp messaging app to the latest version to patch a vulnerability that can let attackers execute malicious code on their devices. Described as a spoofing issue and tracked as CVE-2025-30401, this security flaw can be exploited by attackers by sending maliciously crafted files with altered file types to potential targets. Meta says the vulnerability impacted all WhatsApp versions and has been fixed with the release of WhatsApp 2.2450.6. So what did it actually do and were you affected?

More than $25 million in payments will go out to customers who were tricked into paying for fraudulent tech support offered by two companies. Sometime last year, some computer users all around the world were victims to a very elaborate scam, which was carefully orchestrated by 2 companies which actually had some credibility in the tech space but their reasons for resorting to such contact is still a mystery. But all was not lost as a settlement to refund the funds was reached with both companies agreeing to pay back the money taken from unsuspecting users. So how did this scam work and how are the victims going to be compensated?

Entrepreneurs are often recognized as the backbone of the economy and for good reason. They drive innovation, create jobs, and inject vitality into industries, fueling economic growth and shaping the future. From small local startups to global disruptors, entrepreneurs identify problems, deliver solutions, and push boundaries, building the businesses that keep economies dynamic and evolving. However, starting and sustaining a business is a challenging endeavor. From my own long entrepreneurial journey, I've learned that success isn't just about having a great idea it's about execution, resilience, and strategy.

If you own a smartphone, a computer, a laptop, a car or any asset in general you would agree that there are some very basics you should at least know about your asset. Not only does this help you save money by fixing small basic issues that don’t need a professional technician or mechanic but it also helps you take better care of your asset for maximum durability and efficiency. The are some basic things you should just know which and you don’t need to be a professional to know them. You’ve learned how to take care of yourself in the real world. Your PC is no different. You’ll need to maintain it, protect it, and keep it fed with data at all times. In this piece we are going to lean more to PCs.

The Zimbabwean government has rolled out a simplified process for drivers to upgrade from the old blue paper licence to the new scannable plastic version, using WhatsApp as a primary communication tool. The Ministry of Transport has outlined a step-by-step guide for Zimbabwean drivers to make the switch, ensuring compliance with regional driving standards.

We live in a time where we hop between devices throughout the day, going from one screen to the next. The speed of innovation is faster than ever, and "older" devices can glitch, unable to handle software updates or mercury retrograde. When technology breaks, or you need to troubleshoot an issue, Google and YouTube are handy resources, but it can take a lot of time to find an answer. Now with artificial intelligence, you can get instant answers from a chatbot. No need to watch YouTube "how to" videos on double speed anymore. In this article, you'll learn how to use AI to troubleshoot any tech issue.

The question "Which professions will be replaced, and which will be created by artificial intelligence?" is not the right one when considering AI’s impact on the labor market. We are on the verge of a profound revolution, the consequences of which are still difficult to grasp. Some institutions have even rolled out programs to prepare students for a world undergoing one of the most significant transformations in history. The fact that AI still struggles with some tasks makes people feel superior to it, but the real question is not what AI can or cannot do today; it’s the pace at which it is learning and improving. If we imagined a human learning at the same speed, we would find it terrifying.

It’s no secret that your ISP can throttle your speed by prioritizing other users when the usage is in peak demand. We have seen this subtly done by Econet, Telone and Netone but to really understand this concept take a look a closer look at StarLink, they openly do it and they actually explain the concept explicitly in the data plans. Well even WiFi connections also do this kind of thing, that’s why you see sometimes your internet speed is insanely fast but sometimes it’s very slow but on the same plan. This prioritization is often given to subscribers paying more but what if i tell you that you can get more speed out of your current internet plan and equipment by optimizing your setup. So here’s how.

​Online safety doesn’t have to be complicated. With some simple steps, you can easily protect your PC from malware and safeguard your personal data with very little extra effort. The best part? None of these tips cost money. In fact, most important security tools you need are completely free. You can keep yourself and your PC safe online without spending a single dime. Here’s how.

t’s been years since Apple has been releasing the budget friendly iPhone SE alongside it’s usual lineup of products but well the SE lineup has been changed with new iPhone 16e with the device coming with a lot of changes with the ditching of the iconic home button Chief among them. The Revamped entry-level iPhone is last to exchange touch ID home button for face ID, modern design – and a price hike Apple has put the final nail in the coffin of the home button after 18 years with the release of the new iPhone 16e. The lowest-cost new iPhone replaces the 2022 iPhone SE, which was the last Apple product standing with the touch ID button, finishing off its drawn-out demise, which started with the iPhone X back in 2017.