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WatchOS is the proprietary Apple-made operating system that makes all the magic happen and at the WWDC 2022, Apple announced the upcoming new generation of the operating system, WatchOS 9. So what does WatchOS 9 bring to eligible devices? In this post, we quickly look at the key announcements on WatchOS 9. Let’s dig in. New Watch faces WatchOS 9 comes with 4 new watch faces. These include, according to Apple, a remastered Astronomy face, a Lunar watch face that supports the Chinese, Islamic, and Hebrew calendars....

So the question is, do people really understand VPNs and the full extent of their usefulness? What is a VPN? A Virtual Private Network is a bunch of random computers discreetly connecting to the internet and encrypted so as not to be detected by conventional means. To understand how VPNs work: imagine running at breakneck speed to a far-off safe haven through a jungle fraught with dangers like wild animals, poisonous plants and the vagaries of nature....

There are obviously many tech companies trying to come up with chatbots. These companies have since gone to leverage AI and ML in their bots to enhance their capabilities of these bots. Here is Chat GPT that has stormed the internet and especially Twitter over the last few days. What is ChatGPT? ChatGPT is a prototype dialogue-based AI chatbot capable of understanding natural human language and generating impressively detailed human-like written text....

In this article, we looked at DeFi, a new decentralized financial system, and got to understand its basics. Play-to-earn games have been around and many teens and people are joining the space to not only earn crypto but also cope with trends. What is GameFi? GameFi is the suitcase of decentralized finance and gaming. It is a portmanteau of the word “Game” and “Finance.” It is a virtual world made by combining cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and play-to-earn (P2E) gaming features....

This is the shortest version of saying that most jobs will eventually get replaced by technology. And no one is safe. Artificial Intelligence will soon take the role of many white-collar jobs too, just like machines have taken away many blue-collar jobs. Just like the tractors took away many farming jobs. Scary? We have curated a list of jobs that may soon be replaced by Artificial Intelligence technology. These jobs have a formulaic sequence of repetitive activities or they are cheaper when automated than when done by a human....

Facebook owned messaging, voice and video app has seen tremendous growth over the years. According to Whatsapp, users have spend over 2 billion minutes on calls per day. Read more: How to improve on the quality of your WhatsApp Calls How to Make Whatsapp group voice and Video calls Starting a group Voice and Video call call on Whatsapp is actually simple. Simply start a one-on-one voice or video call and tap the new “add participant” button in the top right corner to add more contacts to the call....

The news that Samsung will not be including chargers in upcoming phones starting next year (2021) was first reported by Korean News Site ETNews who claim that this move is aimed at reducing costs of the phones. Apple analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo also inferred that Apple had similar plans in the pipeline with implementation set to start with the forthcoming iPhone 12. Whereas it remains to be seen whether this information is true, here are potential reasons why future phones will not come with chargers....

Poco is making its debut in Nigeria, and just like Redmi, Poco smartphones will be sold under the Xiaomi brand, its parent company. Here is a look at the features, specs, price and every other thing this smartphone has to offer. Related Article: Xiaomi’s Mi 10S: Specs and Price Key Specifications Display: 6.53-inch, IPS LCD Touchscreen, 1080 x 2340 Pixels, 395 PPIStorage: 64GB/128GB Built-in storage, With MicroSD SupportRAM: 4GB OS: Android 10; MIUI 12Chipset: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 662Main Camera: 48MP + 2MP + 2MP Triple Rear CameraFront Camera: 8MP Front CameraBattery: 6000mAh Non-Removable Li-Po BatteryCharging: 18W Fast ChargingVariants: Power Black and Cool BlueSensor: Fingerprint Sensor (Side-Mounted)...

Listed Chromebooks start from as low as Ugx 980,000 with the HP 11a Chromebook. This laptop features an 11.6″ anti-glare HD display, is powered by the MediaTek MT8183 processor clocked at 2GHz, 4GB of RAM and 32GB of eMMC Storage. Closely behind this laptop is the ASUS C223 Chromebook with more or less similar specs at Ugx 20,000 more. They laptops have an all-day battery, boot really fast and weigh the same as a loaf of bread making them easy to carry around....

Since 2011, m:lab East Africa has organized annual editions of PIVOT East, an annual pitching conference for startups with mobile technology based businesses. The m:lab has so far funded 15 startups through previous PIVOT East editions to the tune of US$120,000. At this year’s edition the funding will be at $50,000 each to five startups. The funding will be split into two halves, the first of which is a $5,000 grant....

Here are 10 things to turn your new home into a smart home. Personal assistants Smart doorbells With these, you don’t even have to walk to the front door to see who’s ringing the doorbell. They have tons of features that let you monitor whoever is at your door without even being at home yourself. The best smart doorbells are WiFi enabled and connected with other smart systems throughout your home, providing an added boost to home security....

1. From Control Panel Uninstalling through Control Panel is one of the earliest (and easiest) ways of removing software from a Windows PC. To quickly uninstall an app via Control Panel on your Windows PC; a) Type “Control Panel” into the search bar and tap “Control Panel” from the results b) Right under the “Programs” section, click “Uninstall a program“ c) On the “Programs and Features” page, you’d see all the apps installed on your laptop as well as the date they were installed on your PC, the developer/publisher of the app, the version of the app and the size....

Here are 5 features to look out for in your purchase of a Smart Television. Screen Resolution HDR Refresh Rate This describes how many times per second a picture is refreshed on the screen. It is normally expressed in Hertz (Hz). The standard refresh rate is 60 times per second, or 60 Hz. In scenes with rapidly moving objects, a low refresh rate can make things look blurry. Some new models are boasting High-Frame Rate (HFR) support, which means that they have both a higher refresh rate and added support for content with higher than 60 Hz frame rates....

We are listing out for you some of the websites you can visit to book a bus that will help you in travelling about the region. UGABUS UgaBus is a Ugandan online bus booking portal that brings together all bus transport operators across Uganda under a single window, thus facilitating users to plan their bus travel across East Africa. For inter-Town connectivity, UgaBus has a system that enables users to do trip booking and seat reservation, providing a full itinerary experience when bus booking....

Just like the name implies, it feels like having two independent phones in a combined manner to accommodate all your multitasking and many more. If you’re in the market for a new smartphone, here are some reasons why you should consider a dual-display smartphone. Also Read: Best Oppo Smartphones Released in Nigeria in 2019 1. Easier Multitasking This dual-screen on your smartphone can transform your phone into a laptop-style where you can perform your entire work-related task with ease and comfort....

Smart TVs are all the rage right now and there are so many factors to consider before picking one that is appropriate and suitable for your home. We have talked about some of these in a previous post and you can read about them here. Android TV commands a significant share in this smart TV OS space and it just so happens that my TV runs on this operating system....

Just to clear the air, the itel A16 will not replace your flagship device that comes with iris scanners and pop up cameras. What you are sure of getting is a fully functional Android device in the itel A16 package without selling an arm and leg. We unboxed the A16 and shared our first impressions. After spending some waking hours in the company of this Android Go device, we put together a concrete review of the itel A16....

Intel has been the front-runner of mobile and desktop computer chips for decades. We don’t have time to loop you through Intel’s history and its products, but what you need to know right now is that the latest generation of Intel processors is Coffee Lake — the 8th generation which succeeded Kaby Lake Intel 7 generation processors, Skylake, Broadwell, Haswell, Ivy Bridge, Sandy Bridge way up to Presler/Cedar Mill Pentium series launched in 2006....

One of the many great things about having a smartphone or PC is the ability to take notes. You have your smartphone or PC on you at almost all times. That makes it a prime spot to put your moments of inspiration. You’ll want the right app for that job so lets take a look at the best note taking apps for Mobile and Windows. A note taking app takes the stress of forgetting your pen and paper, and lets you do everything from your device or computer....

So, before you dump off that used stuff, you can let people know about it in a few steps. Who knows? You could make some good cash off it! Getting started on Jiji Download the Jiji app, if you have space on your smartphone or you can opt for the web platform which has been improved to be sleeker and more responsive. You can log in with either your phone number of Facebook, and from here edit your profile information as well as verify the account....