Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech

Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech

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#53 Techbytes: Transforming Nigerian Teens to Tech Bros
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Nigerian fintech PayDay is looking to sell the company six months after $3 million raise Search Queries related to Metaverse has dropped by 71% Google sued after Maps allegedly directed father returning from daughter’s birthday off a collapsed bridge X/Twitter to discontinue Circles by Oct 31, 2023 NCC to introduce new numbering scheme for fixed telephone lines We also discussed the topic for the week: "Transforming Nigerian Teenagers to Becoming Tech Bros". We discuss this with Johnson Abbaly, Foudnr, The Smartan House, as he shares insights as to bringing teens from underprivileged environments into Tech.
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27 set 2023
56:00
#52 Techbytes: The New NUC Courses and Nigeria Students
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Okra Solar secures $12m in series A funding to drive mesh-grid electrification in Africa Microsoft to discontinue WordPad after 28 years of service Nigeria is home to 32% of Africa’s fintech market with 217 companies Jack Dorsey’s Btrust acquires Qala, the Africa-focused Blockchain talent developer Nigeria signs MoU with India to upgrade learning facilities in Nigerian schools We also discussed the topic for the week: "NUC introduces software engineering, cybersecurity, and others to the university curriculum". We discuss the new courses introduced into Nigerian University through the National Universities Commission including Cybersecurity, and Data Science.
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11 set 2023
25:01
#51 Techbytes: Navigating Being a Baddie and an Inspiring Tech Sis with Adora Nwodo
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Donald Trump returns back to social media Gbenga Agboola says Flutterwave’s IPO plans remain on track despite unstable market Kenya government sets up 15 member committee to investigate WorldCoin project Instagram Threads launch web browser Kenya court asks Meta and content moderators to settle out of court We also discuss the topic for the week, "Balancing Roles: Navigating Social Media Influencing and an Inspiring Tech Sis" as we discuss the social media trend of underestimating female tech professionals based on their social media activities and how she has been able to balance both.
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28 ago 2023
58:32
#50 Techbytes: Expectations for the new Tech Minister, Bosun Tijani
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Moniepoint enters Nigeria’s consumer banking segment, to rival Opay and PalmPay Founders Factory Africa closes $114 million round to better serve founders in Africa ChatGPT costs $700,000 to run daily, and OpenAI may go bankrupt in 2024 Nigerian schoolgirls at FGGC Sagamu built an AI robot called Kiki-Saggy Mark Zuckerberg no longer interested in a cage fight, says Elon Musk is unserious We also discuss the topic for the week: "Expectations for the new Minister for Communications, Innovations and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani" as we discuss what the appointment means for the tech space and Nigeria's digital economy as well as what we expect him to do over the next 4 years.
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21 ago 2023
50:00
#49 Techbytes: Making Money on Elon Musk's App, X
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.X (Twitter) users will soon be able to make video calls on the app NYSC certificates will now be issued and certified on blockchain technology Bolt introduces scheduled ride trips Airtel partners with Mastercard to allow mobile customers to transfer funds across Africa Spotify female podcaster to launch GenZ-focused podcast network WhatsApp to battle Microsoft, Zoom and Google with screen-sharing feature We also discuss the topic for the week: "Making Money with Twitter's Ad Share Program"
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21 ago 2023
32:27
Techbytes 48: Anonymous Sudan, Starlink X South Africa and others
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirms cutting electricity supply to Niger Republic Anonymous Sudan attacks Nigeria’s digital infrastructure over involvement in Niger Starlink classifies South Africa as ‘low-priority’ as regulatory hurdles stall launch NIPOST to prosecute over 500 delivery companies for not obtaining licenses X (Twitter) Blue subscribers can now hide their verification checkmarks if they want Threads to launch desktop version after losing more than 50% of its users
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4 ago 2023
26:04
Techbytes 47: Is a tech-driven fuel-on-credit service a solution to Nigerian’s problems?
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Elon Musk has converted Twitter finally to the everything app Bundle shuts down after 3 years of operations CBN should remodel the eNaira to make it attractive to more Nigerians The Kenyan government has been hit by numerous cyberattacks. We also discuss the topic for the week: "Is a tech-driven fuel-on-credit service a solution to Nigeria’s problems?" with Olusola Olanipekun, the founder of Fuel Credit, a digital platform that makes buying fuel on credit conveniently a reality, as we delve into the role technology can play and the importance of harnessing it in solving our everyday problems.
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4 ago 2023
55:04
#46 Techbytes: Nigeria to start producing electric vehicles
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world. Apple is testing a ChatGPT-like AI chatbot Nigeria will start producing electric vehicles Jumia Kenya’s employee stole $150,000 by manipulating vendor payment records Nigeria is planning to build a cybersecurity laboratory in 2024 Chris Amani will replace Do Kwon as Terra's CEO The number of Threads active users plunges 50% in one week as user engagement dips Netflix posts 2.7% revenue growth and 5.9 million new subscribers in Q2 despite password-sharing crackdown Uber and Bolt refuse calls for 10% commission and say they are working on minimising drivers' hardship FG delists two registered loan apps for harassment and vows more clampdowns
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24 lug 2023
41:06
#45 Techbytes: Is Nigeria ready to adopt digital academic results and certificates?
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Elon Musk launches xAI, “a company unravelling the universe’s unanswered questions” Nigerians can now receive diaspora remittances in Naira, according to CBN Threads crossed 100 million sign-ups within five days of the launch FTC opens investigation into OpenAI over misleading statements Meta to launch its own version of ChatGPT We also discuss the topic for the week: "Is Nigeria ready to adopt digital academic results and certificates?" with Ayodeji Agboola, the founder of Akowe. Listen now to understand why digital results might be the next step to curbing false and forged results in the Nigerian academic sector.
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19 lug 2023
41:49
#44 Techbytes: The Threads vs Twitter Saga
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.Twitter sues Meta over Thread app Ex-manager who defrauded Amazon of nearly $10 million was jailed for 16 years The new Apple AirPods Pro will also double as hearing aids FIRS plans to collect VAT from market traders using technology. South Africa will admit Starlink if 30% of its equity is owned by women, blacks, and PLWD We also discuss our most significant topic for the week: "Has Threads taken over Twitter?" spotlighting the newly released Threads app by Meta, which has been described as a Twitter killer. We explore if it can actually live up to the battle.
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7 lug 2023
41:10
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