TechLoy

  • - Apple's smartphone sales performance in various global markets reveals a tale of contrasting fortunes. While lacklustre demand in North America, Western Europe, and Japan contributed to the company's mixed overall performance, the iPhone posted impressive results, particularly in China and…
  • - Have you ever thought about making special stickers for WhatsApp using the power of AI? WhatsApp now lets you add a touch of creativity to your chat by crafting your own AI-generated stickers that give your conversations a personalized and artistic touch like never before. These stickers can show…
  • - In the ever-evolving landscape of small businesses, the role of instant messaging platforms like WhatsApp has taken centre stage. For these enterprises, chat apps have become more than just casual means of communication; they are the lifeblood of sales and customer engagement. It's here that…
  • - In Q2 2023, the global smartwatch market experienced a notable rebound, with smartwatch shipments increasing by 11% compared to the same period the previous year. This resurgence followed declines in both Q4 2022 and Q1 2023, according to Counterpoint's Global Smartwatch Model Tracker. In terms of…
  • - Want to help your family or friends stay connected using your Airtel data? It's simple! Airtel lets you share your data with them. Imagine being able to share a piece of your own data with someone else so they can use the internet. It's a fantastic
  • - In the first half of 2023, Apple demonstrated its dominance in the smartphone market by securing five positions in the top 10 most shipped phones, as reported by Omdia's Smartphone Model Market Tracker – 2Q23. Leading the pack is Apple's iPhone 14 Pro Max, the flagship
  • - If you're interested in becoming a UX designer or improving your skills, you're in the right place. UX design is all about making digital stuff like websites and apps easy and enjoyable to use. To help you out, we've put together a list of
  • - Amid a period of subdued IPO activity within the tech industry, a major player in the grocery delivery sector, Instacart, has made a significant stride by officially filing for its Initial Public Offering (IPO) becoming one of the foremost venture-backed tech IPOs since December 2021. In a…
  • - Imagine that you have a friend or colleague who speaks Spanish, and he/she sends you an email in Spanish language, but you do not understand any word in Spanish? Gmail can help you translate into the language that you understand. In this guide, you will learn how to use
  • - With a population exceeding 200 million people, Nigeria stands as the most populous country in Africa. This demographic strength, coupled with notable investments in its digital sector, has contributed significantly to positioning it as the largest digital economy on the continent. Central to this…
  • - Elon Musk's ambitious vision for '𝕏,' formerly known as Twitter, has taken another bold step towards becoming an all-encompassing platform as it rolls out a new job-hiring feature. The new feature dubbed '𝕏Hiring' aims to assist companies in discovering suitable candidates…
  • - MTN's WhatsApp subscription service offers you the convenience of staying connected with your loved ones and colleagues without worrying about data usage. But, there might come a time when you no longer wish to continue the subscription or want to disable the auto-renewal feature. In this tutorial…
  • - You might already know that Python is a fantastic language to learn for programming adventures. But what about when you're building something and you don't want to start from scratch? That's where Python frameworks come in. They're pre-made sets of tools, kind
  • - Since the beginning of 2023, the Indian funding landscape has found itself amidst a deepening funding winter. A funding winter that has only gotten colder and colder and has sent funding plummeting to unseen levels. The first half of the year saw a substantial 68% drop to a mere $5.
  • - Google Chrome, one of the world's most popular web browsers, offers many features and functionalities to enhance your browsing experience. But, did you know that there's a world of hidden and experimental features lying just beneath the surface? These features, known as "Chrome Flags,"
  • - Ever wanted to quickly share a video with your friends on WhatsApp? Well, WhatsApp now lets you send videos that are just one minute long. It's a cool way to show your friends what's happening, share a funny moment, or simply say hi. In this guide,
  • - Editor's Note: This is a guest article written by Ololade Odunsi, Talent Acquisition Lead at Founders Factory Africa. Connect with her on LinkedIn. After years of growth, the global technology sector entered a downturn in the second half of 2022, thanks to a combination of
  • - Can you guess where India is on the map at the moment? The moon. From leading major tech companies, including Google, Microsoft, Adobe, and IBM, to making giant strides in space technology, the Asian country of over 1.4 billion people has got the world's attention. This week,
  • - Adding a GIF to your Gmail messages can be a fun and expressive way to communicate. Instead of relying solely on text, you can incorporate animated images to convey your emotions, reactions, or messages in a more engaging manner. Whether you're looking to share a hilarious reaction or
  • - As digital transformation sweeps through the business landscape, the spectre of cyber threats looms ever large, especially for companies in Latin America, an underserved market facing rising cybersecurity risks. Notably, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) spotlighted a concerning trend that…
  • - Amid a shifting crypto landscape, Binance, the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange, finds itself entangled in a slew of legal challenges and regulatory investigations. Notably, Binance currently faces allegations from the U.S. SEC and a probe from French authorities for mismanagement of…
  • - In today's digital world, making websites and apps look and work great is super important. Front-end developers are the ones who make this happen. If you want to become a skilled front-end developer and build cool things online, taking special courses can help. We've picked out
  • - Vietnam's VNG is making waves with its audacious move to become the first Vietnamese tech firm to go public in the U.S. The company has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq via VNG Ltd., as confirmed by a U.S. Securities and Exchange
  • - At the heart of a global AI revolution, prominent chip manufacturer Nvidia has strategically positioned itself as the main supplier of generative AI technology hardware catering to the surging demand for AI-powered applications across industries. Notably this strategic positioning has driven its…
  • - Whether you're captivated by the idea of crafting immersive virtual worlds, designing captivating gameplay mechanics, or unravelling complex coding challenges, we have put together 7 of the best game development courses you can take in 2023 to gain knowledge and acquire skills to become a game…
  • - Web design is a super cool field that requires you to be a jack of all trades. Seriously, you need to be a pro in so many areas. From nailing those design principles to mastering coding languages and even juggling collaboration and project management, web designers have to do it
  • - In a significant stride towards financial inclusion and service diversification, Nigerian fintech company Moniepoint (formally TeamApt) is entering the consumer banking arena to challenge OPay and PalmPay. Founded in 2019, Moniepoint has rapidly become a frontrunner in Nigeria's financial services…
  • - If you use Google Docs for writing and creating documents, you're in for a treat. You know how Google Docs is great for typing stuff, right? Well, what if I told you that you could make it even better? You can add special tools and features to Google
  • - In Africa, small enterprises are the backbone of the economy, constituting nearly 90% of all businesses and playing a significant role in job creation, according to the London Stock Exchange Group. But, a substantial hurdle they face is the lack of access to credit, which is a widespread issue…
  • - Saudi Arabia is embarking on an ambitious journey to diversify its economy away from oil, and it is betting on technology to play a pivotal role in this transformation. With a significant move towards strengthening its position in the high-tech industry, the country has launched a $200 million…
  • - The moon has always captivated humanity as the closest celestial neighbour, making it a primary target for space exploration. Since the first lunar mission in 1958, about 140 missions (including only 70 successful and partially successful missions) have been sent to the moon, encompassing various…
  • - Have you ever sent a message and immediately wished you could take it back? We've all been there! If you use iMessage on your Apple device, you're in luck. Imagine being able to 'Unsend' a message, just like a redo button for texting. In
  • - One in five thousand women in the UK are born without a functional womb and are unable to conceive and carry their own child. For many other women, their wombs have had to be removed following cancer or other illnesses and conditions, including endometriosis. After more than 25 years of
  • - In 2023, machine learning is a big deal in technology. It's like the brain behind smart things that computers can do. To be really good at it, people need to learn and get certificates to show they're experts. This article focuses on five of the best
  • - Almost 10 months after laying off 21% of its workforce, Twiga Foods, a B2B platform which facilitates connections between farmers and food vendors, is downsizing again, amidst a declining purchasing power among its customers and a slowdown in VC funding. The Kenyan e-commerce platform is letting go…
  • - In a bid to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar and forge a united front to challenge America's dominance in the global political and economic landscape, leaders from five nations across continents, together representing nearly 50% of the world's population, have convened in Johannesburg, South
  • - If you're passionate about creating video games and have ever wondered how they come to life, then you're in for an exciting journey. Game developers use special tools called game engines to create games that players enjoy. Whether you're dreaming of building epic adventures,
  • - LinkedIn is a website where professionals connect and communicate. When you send a message to someone on LinkedIn, the platform can tell you if they've read your message. This can be helpful, but sometimes you might not want others to know that you've read their messages.
  • - Although Threads, the standalone text-based app from Meta didn't introduce any groundbreaking features at its launch last month, it had the most potential ahead of similar apps such as Twitter (now 𝕏), Truth Social and Mastodon due to its seamless integration with Instagram. Post-launch…
  • - Following a tumultuous year marked by several media controversies, Africa's largest startup by market value, Flutterwave appears to be resuming its preparations for an initial public offering (IPO), according to a Bloomberg report, citing its CEO. But despite facing fraud allegations, alleged…
  • - Ever wondered how to make your photos look incredibly clear and detailed when you send them on WhatsApp? WhatsApp, the app we all know and love, is fantastic for staying connected, and it's even better when you can share stunning photos with your friends and family. Recently, WhatsApp
  • - Venture capital trends in India have witnessed a shift towards early-stage investments, amid the ongoing funding challenges. The early-stage landscape has remained resilient in the face of a funding winter that has continued to embattle the late stages. Looking at the numbers, the stage registered…
  • - India's once-thriving edtech giant, Byju’s, has been grappling with a series of financial and legal challenges. The company, which was once considered the country's most valuable startup, is now making headlines for the wrong reasons. One of the most glaring issues facing Byju’
  • - Africa's fintech landscape is experiencing a funding slowdown, with the first half of 2023 showing a retreat from the previous year's heights. While 75 fintech startups in Africa raised approximately $1.2 billion in risk capital across 85 transactions, there was a significant 21% drop compared
  • - The ongoing struggle between Google and Apple regarding the integration of RCS (Rich Communication Services) into iMessage is one that is well-known in the tech community. Despite Google's persistent efforts to encourage Apple to adopt RCS support, Apple has made it clear that it has no intentions…
  • - Have you ever wondered how websites and apps work so well? Well, that's thanks to back-end developers. They work behind the scenes to make sure everything runs smoothly. Back-end devs handle server-side processes, like databases and security. They use languages, frameworks, and tools to build the…
  • - The traditional PC market in India, encompassing desktops, notebooks, and workstations, faced ongoing challenges, shipping 3.2 million units in Q2 2023. This performance indicates a significant 15.3% YoY decline, marking the fourth consecutive annual decline. But despite a YoY double-digit decline…
  • - Almost 700,000 international students were enrolled for study at UK higher education institutions during 2021-22, with over 120,000 of these students coming from the European Union (EU) while about 560,000 were non-EU students, according to statistics from the Higher Education Statistics Agency.…
  • - Do you text yourself to remember things? Most people do. In fact, some friends or family members text their friends and family their shopping lists so they can save them – just in case. Because traditional note-taking apps such as Evernote can be overly complicated and using WhatsApp to save
  • - Editor's Note: This is a guest article written by Ross Perkin, a UK-based writer telling brand stories through visual media. Follow him on Instagram. Being a “social media influencer” or a “digital content creator” seems like the perfect job. You get to be your