Two Giants Google, Microsoft Corporation agree to ban piracy sites from search results

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL), have agreed to crackdown against illegal downloading, according to a report from The Telegraph.

Under the agreement with the UK government, the search engine operators will not show links to pirated films and music on the first page in their search engines in the UK.

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Nokia making a great come back with historic 3310 mobile phone

The 17-year-old, blocky 3310 is best known for its durability. Now, it is getting a modern successor, according to VentureBeat's Evan Blass.

Blass reports that alongside its anticipated Nokia 3, 5 and 6 smartphones, HMD Global, the new company behind the Nokia name, will unveil a reworked 3310 at this month's Mobile World Congress.

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See The New Feature Whatsapp Just Added

Following the news all around that some operating systems will not have acces to Whatsapp after 2016 December 31, WhatsApp has been adding a slew of new features to the service for all of 2016, and it looks like more changes are coming. According to leaks put out by Twitter account WABetaInfo, which is known for its accuracy on WhatsApp’s upcoming features, the service will soon let users revoke and edit messages which they have sent.

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Smartphones WhatsApp Will No Longer Support By End Of 2016

Its about to happen in a no distant time for some smartphone operating systems. WhatsApp is about to pull the plug on smartphones running older versions of Android, iOS, and Windows Phone. However, the end of support by WhatsApp is unlikely to affect many users since the change is applicable only to smartphones running Android 2.2 Froyo, iOS 6, and Windows Phone 7 (and older versions of the three operating systems). However, in case you are indeed using devices powered by these OSes, come 2017, you will be unable to use WhatsApp on them.

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The New Nokia D1C Android Phone Specifications

Nokia may launch two variants of its widely rumoured D1C Android smartphone at MWC 2017. A new report claims that the two variants will come with different display, RAM, and camera specifications. Nokia's re-entry to smartphones was seemingly confirmed when HMD Global, the firm with an exclusive global licence to manufacture Nokia-branded mobile phones and tablets for the next 10 years, confirmed its presence at MWC 2017. Furthermore, Nokia has also confirmed that CEO Rajeev Suri will be speaking at MWC next year, and this rumoured smartphone is expected to be unveiled then.

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4 Ways Technology Will Change Nigeria’s Workforce

Nigeria cannot be left behind in the fast-paced world of technology especially when it comes to the future of labour. Even though jobs are being automated you have to significantly improve yourself to fit into this future. The truth is, if you don’t hone your skills, there will be millions of jobs and there will be no employable persons to do these jobs. Hence, Jumia Travel gathers 4 ways technology will change Nigeria’s workforce to get you prepared!

You will be a free agent

You don’t have to find work in the future. In fact, companies will call you to offer you jobs without applying. It is just by having a profile on professional social media accounts like LinkedIn and online. And also, you will not be attached to a particular organisation. Technology tools will make this possible.

You will work from home

Driving to the office daily and manoeuvring Lagos traffic is very hectic. In the future, you don’t need to do this, you will work from the comfort of the sofa of your home. Hence, your employees don’t need to be physically present in the office. Not that everyone will work from home but a large number of people will do.

Services will be outsourced

If you check your Samsung phone, you observe that different parts are made in different countries: the battery is made in China; the body parts are made in Finland and it is assembled in England. And this same device is made by Samsung. Outsourcing is less expensive. Companies now use outsourcing as a cheap way to get quick and cheap labour. This can only favour Nigeria if it develops its infrastructure and  evolve a friendly environment. In fact, you find Nigerian companies outsourcing their services to international companies in Taiwan, Hong Kong and China. Technology is key in making this work.

Skills development and training will change due to automation

Many companies are looking for ways to cut cost. Hence, they have embraced automation. These companies will still need persons who will manage these automated services. This may force workers to go for skills development and training. In fact, Nigerian universities must realise we are no longer in the 1960s and they have to overhaul their syllabus to accommodate these new realities tech has introduced.

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Zuckerberg hosts dinner for Facebook interns

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently hosted a dinner at his home for the top engineering interns at the company. "It was great hearing their ideas and I know they will all go on to do important work in the future," said Zuckerberg in a Facebook post. Zuckerberg hosts dinner at his home for Facebook's top interns every year.

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Globacom Rolls Out Mobile 4G/LTE Network Across 9 Cities

Globacom has rolled out Nigeria’s first commercial world-class nationwide mobile Fourth Generation Long Term Evolution (4G LTE) network across the six geo-political zones simultaneously. This follows a successful multi-dimensional test-run of the advanced network consistent with its numerous pioneering roles in Nigeria’s telecommunication industry.

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WhatsApp adds awesome new features for your photos (but there's still no GIF support)

WHATSAPP has pushed-out a colossal new update to its messaging app that brings a slew of new camera features – but iPhone users will have to wait before they can get their hands on the new features

WhatsApp just rolled-out a slew of new features as part of an update to its Android app this morning.
The massive update to the world's most popular messaging service brings a host of new camera and photo features.

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Can people bond with a robot baby?

With big eyes and a high-pitched voice, Kirobo is designed to trigger a maternal response from its owner. But can humans really connect emotionally with a robot?

In Episode 7 of "The Twilight Zone," a convicted prisoner falls in love with a humanoid robot while serving his sentence on an abandoned asteroid. In Spike Jonze’s drama "Her," the introverted Theodore Twombly becomes emotionally attached to an artificial intelligence named Samantha.
In another story, set in the present day, an automotive company designs a robotic baby and markets it toward childless mothers. But this time, it’s not sci-fi.

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4 Ways To Promote Your Website For Free

Promoting your website is crucial to its success whether you’ve already taken your business online or still searching for a simple solution to create a professional website. If you have no previous experience with site promotion, you are likely to be worried about how to get instant traction especially if you have a sterling content. But you don’t have to get yourself worked up as Jumia Travel, Africa’s No 1 hotel booking portal rolls out 4 places to promote your website fo

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5 Reasons why you should Quit Social Media

5 Reasons why you should Quit Social Media 

In this present 21st century, it will be irrational for anyone to abdicate social media. In fact, if you are not on Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram among others, you are very archaic and still leaving in the stone age. Even with the internet penetration, people have increased access to the World Wide Web. But wait a second, have you ever given a thought to quitting social media? Perhaps this is the time as Jumia Travel, Africa's No 1 hotel booking portal shares 5 reasons why you should leave social media. 

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Five (5) Tech Gadgets you Can Hardly Do Without

The evolvement of technology over the decades has made it compulsory to use them. These technologies which come in various forms, sizes and shapes simplify human functions and activities thus making them indispensable. Most people are addicted to some of these gadgets to the point of the gadgets becoming an appendage. Jumia Travel,  Africa’s No 1 hotel booking portal identifies five (5) gadgets you can hardly do without. Whilst some of these devices are fun to use, others are functionally for safety precautions.

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5 Affordable Tech Tools for Managing a Startup

Startups are springing up as youths are taking the initiative to establish themselves as a result of the alarming unemployment situation in the country. And with the support of startup incubators and seed investors, these startups are thriving. This said, there are tech tools that can change the way you run your business. They are not only effective but also affordable. Jumia Travel, Africa’s No 1 hotel booking portal rolls out some of them.

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4 Browsers That Will Make you End Your Addiction to Chrome

It is certain that you are using chrome to browse. This is because it is one of the best browsers from the giant tech company called Google. Of course, this is not surprising because Google is one of the most innovative tech companies in the world. The fact is you are addicted to Chrome and think that it is the best browser. Well, sorry to disappoint, there are other browsers that will no doubt break or end your addiction to chrome. Jumia Travel, Africa’s No 1 hotel booking portal shares some of them.

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6 Tips to Have an Interesting Conversation on Instant Messaging

Instant Messaging applications like Facebook messenger, BBM, Skype, and WhatsApp have made conversation easier. Thus, forcing people to make and send less calls and text messages. In addition, instant messaging is cheaper and affordable. You only have to pay the data charges. This said, a problem some have is having an interesting conversation when using IMs. They find it difficult to have a conversation beyond hello? How are you?  What’s up? This makes dialogue very boring. If you find it difficult to have an exciting conversation on IMs, Jumia Travel, Africa’s No 1 hotel booking portal roll out six helpful tips.

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5 Things Nigerians Should Know Before Buying a Power Bank

Power is yet to be regular or stable in Nigeria. Hence, Nigerians are searching for alternatives to keep their phones, laptops and other devices charged. Interestingly, it seems phones are getting more attention as there are now power banks which you can use to charge your phone when there is prolonged lack of power. As power banks have become very useful, it is very important that users know some things when they are buying one. Jumia Travel, Africa’s No 1 hotel booking portal identifies some of them. This is important because there are many complaints about power banks like it takes ages to charge, it is substandard and/or its efficiency is less than 50%. You don’t want to spend money on this.

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5 Ways Social Media Fuels Controversy

Since the inception of social media, there have been epic online fights, especially among celebrities. Examples include Linda Ikeji vs. Wizkid, Olamide vs. Don Jazzy, Tiwa Savage vs. Teebillz, Drake vs. Meek mill, and Kim K vs. Taylor Swift. The list is endless.  Perhaps, celebrities revel in these controversies. We don’t know. What we know is that social media play an important role in fanning these disputes. Jumia Travel, Africa’s No 1 hotel booking portal shares 5 ways social media fuels controversies.

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Top 5 Great Apps for Seniors

The use of technology is not the exclusive preserve of young people because seniors are now showing interest in it. The reason for this is not farfetched due to the countless advantages it has. Understandably, it is not every elder who knows how to use a smartphone, oftentimes; they are put through by their children. No matter the divide you belong, there are important and helpful apps that must be present in the device of all elders. These apps will ease many of the tasks they do

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5 reasons to disconnect from Social Media once in a while

Gone are the days when life was completely experienced and shared in real time. Thanks to technology, social interaction in our today’s world now take place behind a screen. In fact, a face-to-face relation with friends and family is almost a rarity now as most users of social media, a by-product of technology, have an unhealthy attachment to it.

While the social aspect of social media is of great benefit as it allows users to connect with friends and family on a daily basis, despite the distance, it can, on the other hand, interfere with real life and bring on a lot more problem than can be imagined; which is why it is important to disconnect once in a while.

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