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​ Image captionBernard Kiwia is the founder of Tanzania’s innovator school Twende Bernard Kiwia can make almost anything from a bicycle. He first became known for inventing a mobile phone charger operated by, yes, a bicycle. Bernard started work as a bicycle mechanic until he realised that he could make many more things from the… Continue reading The African invention school inspired by bike parts

​ Image copyrightABHISHEK SINGH/AMAZONImage captionAbhishek Singh’s project allows a user to communicate with an Amazon Echo using sign language “If voice is the future of computing, what about those who cannot speak or hear?” That is the question posed by developer Abhishek Singh, the creator of an app that allows Amazon Alexa to respond to… Continue reading Sign-language hack lets Amazon Alexa respond to gestures for the deaf & dumb

​ Image copyrightTWITCH/JUSTSMURF An Uber and Lyft driver who broadcast videos of his passengers online has been suspended from both car-sharing services. Jason Gargac live-streamed passengers’ journeys on video-sharing site Twitch, where viewers would comment on their behaviour and appearance. Local newspaper the St. Louis Post-Dispatch said passengers were seen kissing, vomiting and gossiping about relatives and… Continue reading Uber driver streamed hidden camera videos on Twitch, got fired

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife, (OAU), Osun State played host to the first edition of the MTN Pulse Campus Invasion and it was five days of excitement, fun, learning and so much more. If you weren’t there, you missed a whole world of entertainment!   Here are the things you missed out on: Great Football Everyday,… Continue reading What You Missed at the MTN Pulse Invasion in OAU {WITH PICTURES}

​ Is it OK to turn my cat vegan? What’s that fresh smell that babies have? What is love?* In the 20 years since it was founded, Google has provided answers to the most random queries, become a verb and, on Wednesday, received a record $5bn fine after giving itself a bit too much of an edge… Continue reading Life before Google: What was it like? – Older Senior Proffessionals tell us

​ Image copyrightGETTY IMAGESImage captionFacebook said it had found no evidence data was improperly obtained – but would suspend Crimson Hexagon while it investigated Facebook has suspended a US-based analytics firm while it investigates concerns about the collection and sharing of user data. Crimson Hexagon, based in Boston, describes itself as offering “consumer insights” and… Continue reading Facebook investigates another data collection firm 

People who have smart meters installed are expected to save an average of £11 annually on their energy bills, much less than originally hoped. A report from a parliamentary group now predicts a dual fuel saving of £26. In a critical report, the 92 MPs and peers also said the government was likely to miss its … Continue reading Smart meters to cut energy bills by just £11, say MPs

​ Galaxy S6 edge Share   3D Curved Glass & Dual Curve-BackDual Pixel 16MP F1.7 + 5MP F1.7Water & dust resistant (IP68) BUY ON OFFICIAL JIJI ACCOUNT Exquisitely Crafted, Captivatingly Brilliant Inspired by the works of glassblowers and artisan metalsmiths, the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge represents a seamless fusion of glass and metal. Make a … Continue reading BUY UK Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: PRICE: 61k, Remote Sensor, Wireless Charging, 3G Ram; 64Gg Mem, Water Proof, CALL +2347068326095

​ Galaxy S7 edge Share   3D Curved Glass & Dual Curve-BackDual Pixel 12MP F1.7 + 5MP F1.7Water & dust resistant (IP68) BUY ON OFFICIAL JIJI ACCOUNT Redefine what a phone can do We’re completely changing how you’ll share experiences and memories. We’re doing that by shattering the boundaries of what a phone can do. … Continue reading BUY UK Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: PRICE; 83K, Water/Scratch Resistant, Wireless Charge, Remote Sensor, 4G Ram; 64G Memory, CALL +2347068326095

​ Make Your Story Move Whether big or small, everyday or extraordinary—everyone has stories to tell. So we’ve made a device to help tell them. The LG V10 offers everything you need to capture the in-between moments by recording life better, editing easily and sharing more often. Manual Video Mode Adjust settings in real-time for … Continue reading LG V10: 4g Ram, 64g Mem, 16 MP Camera, 4G LTE, Fingerprint. PROMO PRICE: 35,999. Call: +2347068326095

​ Image copyrightSPANISH NAVYImage captionOne of Spain’s current S-70s. The new submarines are a planned upgrade An attempt to deploy a new submarine for Spain’s navy has run aground again, after it emerged it cannot fit in its dock, Spanish media report. The S-80 boat was redesigned at great expense after an earlier mistake meant … Continue reading Spain’s new submarine ‘too big for its dock’

​ Nigeria’s former finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been appointed to the board of directors of Twitter. Mrs Okonjo-Iweala served under President Olusegun Obasanjo from 2003 to 2006 and President Goodluck Jonathan from 2011 to 2015. She tweeted the news of her appointment, saying she was “excited” to work on a platform that connects people … Continue reading Twitter appoints ex-Nigerian minister to its board

Image copyrightGETTY IMAGES/GOOGLE Google has been fined a record €4.34bn ($5bn; £3.9bn) over Android. The European Commission said the firm had used the mobile operating system to illegally “cement its dominant position” in search. The firm’s parent Alphabet has been given 90 days to change its business practices or face further penalties of up to 5% of … Continue reading Google hit with €4.3bn Android fine from EU

​ Cliff Richard: Singer wins BBC privacy case at High Court https://emp.bbc.com/emp/SMPj/2.21.4/iframe.html Media captionThe singer wins BBC privacy case at High Court but how did it get to this Sir Cliff Richard has won his privacy case against the BBC over its coverage of a police raid on his home. High Court judge Mr Justice … Continue reading Cliff Richard: Singer wins BBC privacy case at High Court

​ Galaxy S7 edge Share   3D Curved Glass & Dual Curve-BackDual Pixel 12MP F1.7 + 5MP F1.7Water & dust resistant (IP68) BUY ON OFFICIAL JIJI ACCOUNT Redefine what a phone can do We’re completely changing how you’ll share experiences and memories. We’re doing that by shattering the boundaries of what a phone can do. … Continue reading UK Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: PRICE; 83K, Water/Scratch Resistant, Wireless Charge, Remote Sensor, 4G Ram; 64G Memory, CALL +2347068326095

​ Exquisitely Crafted, Captivatingly Brilliant Inspired by the works of glassblowers and artisan metalsmiths, the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge represents a seamless fusion of glass and metal. Make a breathtaking design statement with the world’s first dual-edge display, beautiful curves and radiant glass surfaces that reflect a wide spectrum of dazzling colours. Richer Interactions With … Continue reading UK Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: PRICE: 61k, Remote Sensor, Wireless Charging, 3G Ram; 64Gg Mem, Water Proof, 2.1Ghz Processor

​ Image copyrightAFFECTIVAImage captionAffectiva says its algorithms can detect hidden emotions in facial expressions Facial recognition tech is becoming more sophisticated, with some firms claiming it can even read our emotions and detect suspicious behaviour. But what implications does this have for privacy and civil liberties? Facial recognition tech has been around for decades, but … Continue reading The cameras that know if you’re happy – or a threat

​ Image copyrightGETTY IMAGES Should we or shouldn’t we be allowed to modify human DNA in future children? An inquiry into the ethical issues surrounding genetically altering a human embryo has found there is “no absolute reason not to pursue it”. But appropriate measures must be put in place before it becomes UK law, said … Continue reading Editing human embryos/sperms/egg before baby is born now ‘ possible’

​ Image copyrightAPPLEImage captionTa da! Apple has revealed its latest batch of emojis – coming soon to an iPhone near you It’s a great day to be bald, ginger, grey, or curly-haired – or, indeed, a lobster. All of the above have made it into the latest batch of Apple emojis, unveiled to mark “World … Continue reading Apple unveils its latest emojis on World Emoji Day

​To have emoji of your country’s symbols is to have a place on the world stage – but will the already sprawling catalogue ever be fully inclusive? Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on WhatsApp Share on LinkedIn Share on Google+ Share by Email Is there an emoji that represents your country? Say you’re … Continue reading Why does Japan have so many emojis?