Microsoft announced yesterday that Windows 11 will require TPM (Trusted Platform Module) chips on existing and new devices. It’s a significant hardware change that has been years in the making; but Microsoft’s messy way of communicating this has left many confused about whether their hardware is compatible. What is a TPM, and why do you need one for Windows 11 anyway? “The Trusted Platform Modules (TPM) is a chip that is either integrated into your PC’s motherboard or added separately into the CPU;” explains David Weston, director of enterprise and OS security at Microsoft. “Its purpose is to protect encryption…
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Despite Apple’s efforts to keep anyone from finding out what it’s working on; leaks have continued to give the world early previews of new iPhones, Macs and more. Its campaign to plug the holes is apparently extending to threats of legal action; as the leaker known as “Kang” posted to Weibo this week about a notice he received from the company (via MacRumors). Kang currently holds the number one spot on the AppleTrack leaderboard; which attempts to compare the reliability of the information various leakers share, and AppleTrack indicates; that other leakers have received similar messages. Prior to the iPhone…
Tesla has recalled nearly 300,000 of its vehicles in China over a reported issue with its cruise control system. The safety risk has seen cruise control in some models activated when drivers shift gears; causing the car to unexpectedly accelerate. There have been no recorded accidents involving the fault; but the issue has resulted in more than 90% of domestically-manufactured Tesla vehicles being recalled. Tesla recalls 280,000 vehicles in China (PA Images) The electric car company said that the possible malfunction concerned 249,855 vehicles manufactured in its Shanghai plant as well as; a further 35,665 imported Model 3 vehicles, however…
Twitter restarted its verification process for the first time on May 21 after discontinuing it in 2017. However, the platform abruptly paused it a few days later stating that they were not taking any requests till they reviewed the applications they have already received. Given that they had opened up their verification channel after a three-year gap; they must have gotten bombarded with verification requests to get that exclusive blue tick. The good news, however, is that you can apply to get verified again on Twitter now. And unlike the older stints years ago; this time around your profile also…
Apple sells its iPad models in 11-inch and 12.9-inch screen variants, to cater to the different needs of its customers. However, users who are immersed in Apple’s hardware ecosystem do not have any options if they are looking for a larger display; – this could be for educational purposes, or for better artwork design – or simply to enjoy better media content. Apple could be looking to change that by working on new screen sizes, according to a new report. According to a report by Mark Gurman in Bloomberg’s Power On newsletter spotted by 9to5Mac; the Cupertino company is reportedly…
A Police Constable attached to Etim Ekpo Area Command in Akwa Ibom state, Daniel Edet, has been arrested on the orders of the State Commissioner of Police, Andrew Amiengheme for allegedly soliciting for sex and collecting the sum of sixty thousand naira (N60, 000) as bail after some persons were arrested. This was contained in a press statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Akwa Ibom state command, Odiko MacDon on Sunday, June 27, 2021. According to the statement, the attention of the command was drawn to a social media video made by one Da Zion Umoh and a further…
The Edo State Police Command on Friday through Divisional Police Officer Agbede Division, CSP Iredia Ogiata received information that there is an ongoing shooting at Ama Community. On receipt of the information, the DPO swiftly mobilized police operatives from the Division to the scene of the incident. Upon arrival, a preliminary investigation revealed that one John Ebatame (‘M’) and Moses Okoyomon (‘M’) were said to have used a double-barrel gun to shoot at six persons in the community during a burial ceremony of one late Martina Rabi (‘F’). The investigation further revealed that John and Moses followed the corpse from…
The 21-year-old alleged killer of Usifo Ataga, the Chief Executive Officer, Super TV, Chidinma Ojukwu, has revealed why she was always absent from school and her intentions for the money she took from Mr. Ataga. She said all this during during a recent interview with a popular news outlet. Based on reports, the suspect was paraded on Thursday by the Lagos Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, at the headquarters of the Lagos State Police Command, for the alleged killing of Ataga. Chidinma, who said she is a 300 level Student of University of Lagos has revealed why she was always…
Police authorities say they have launched a manhunt for abductors of a monarch in Ekiti State. Force spokesperson in the state, Sunday Abutu confirmed that the traditional ruler of Eda-Ile Ekiti in Ekiti East Local Government Area Benjamin Osho was kidnapped on Friday when gunmen laid siege on his farm and seized him alongside his wife. The monarch’s wife is said to have been immediately released by the gunmen apparently to enable her to mobilize for payment of ransom. This incident is coming two months after the monarch of Ilemosho Ekiti, David Adegboyega was abducted and later released after about…
The police have arrested a university student accused of killing Usifo Ataga, the Chief Executive Officer of Super TV. Ataga was said to have been found in a pool of his blood with multiple wounds on his body after the media mogul was stabbed to death at a hotel where he reportedly lodges in the Lekki area of Lagos. Chidinma Ojukwu, a 300-level Mass Communication student of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), was paraded on Thursday at the Lagos State Police Command headquarters in Ikeja. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Hakeem Odumosu, told reporters at the briefing that…
Some students of Crown Polytechnic in Ado Ekiti have been arrested for the abduction of a fellow student, Akiode Akinyemi and the collection of more than two million naira as ransom from the family members. Police spokesperson, Sunday Abutu confirmed on Friday that the abduction took place on June 19, saying it was, however, not initially reported to the police. A gang of suspected kidnappers had reportedly sneaked into the hostel apartment of the victim, blindfolded him, and whisked him away to an unknown destination. After an exchange of phone calls between the suspects and the victim’s parents, a total…
One bandit has been killed and eleven suspects arrested in connection with banditry, kidnapping, cattle rustling, and rape in Katsina State. Katsina State Police Spokesman, SP Gambo Isah while parading the suspects before the command headquarters in Katsina on Friday highlighted five different cases in relation to the recent achievements made by the command in the ongoing onslaught against banditry and other related crimes in the state. Isah stated that four of the suspects who are members of a notorious gun-running syndicate led by one Ibrahim Abdullahi, “were accosted on their motorbikes on June 21st, 2021 at about 13:20hrs” by…
Instagram is changing.It is all set to start testing a new feature that will bring into your primary feed things that you may not have asked for or even wanted. However, Instagram is looking at giving you a semblance of control over the entire process even as it has its way over what you see. What is this new Instagram update all about? Read on. However, Instagram has said that its earlier experiment with suggested posts feature has been so positive that it has encouraged it to move further down that road. The suggested posts test done earlier restricted them…
Two new WhatsApp features are looking to entice you into spending more time on the messenger app. Will they be engrossing or just duds? Take a look at what is coming first. A major WhatsApp update was rolled out for the voice messages feature recently. It allowed users to change playback speed by as much as 1.5x and 2x. This feature is available on WhatsApp iOS, Android and Web-based platforms. While all of this may be useful for some and others may even find it funny, it’s not pretty, at least not by WhatsApp’s standards. And so, before users let…
A human rights group that attracted millions of views on YouTube to testimonies from people who say their families have disappeared in China’s Xinjiang region; is moving its videos to little-known service Odysee after some were taken down by the Google-owned streaming giant, two sources told Reuters. The group, credited by international organizations like Human Rights Watch for drawing attention to human rights violations in Xinjiang; has come under fire from Kazakh authorities since its founding in 2017. Serikzhan Bilash, a Xinjiang-born Kazakh activist who co-founded the channel and has been arrested multiple times for his activism,;said government advisors told…
Google’s Chrome web browser will not fully block tracking cookies until late 2023, the Alphabet Inc company said on Thursday; delaying by nearly two years a move that has drawn antitrust concerns from competitors and regulators. Google Chrome Google had wanted to bar reams of ad-personalisation companies from gathering users’ browsing interests through cookies from January 2022. But rivals accused the world’s biggest online ads seller; by revenue of using improved privacy as a pretense to gain greater market share. Alphabet shares were up 0.5% in early Thursday afternoon trading. But shares soared for companies that had been scrambling to…
We now have a window into Microsoft’s plans for its popular operating system powering personal computers. On Thursday, Microsoft unveiled Windows 11; the first major update to the platform since the launch of predecessor Windows 10 nearly six years ago. Windows 11 features a cleaner interface and pushes further toward a mobile-friendly environment inspired by shifts to how PCs have been used amid a COVID-19 pandemic forcing many Americans to work remotely. “What was so powerful was the shift in the PC we saw and felt – from something practical and functional to something personal and emotional,” wrote Panos Panay;…
Apps used to be fun add-ons to get the most out of your phone. Today, they’re vital to our everyday communication, work, and play. Sadly, it seems like every week, there’s another list of bad apps causing headaches or putting your security at risk. Phony cryptocurrency and financial apps are scammers’ latest grift. While we’re talking smartphone security, there are five tweaks every iPhone user should make. Tap or click for steps to see which apps are spying, hide your location, and close down access to your camera roll. Now it’s time to open up your app list and start…
Facebook has long tried to monetise WhatsApp. Over the years, it has added a host of new features on WhatsApp’s business app; such as Catalogs, a new shopping button, the flexibility to modify Catalogs easily and various messaging options among other things. Now, it is taking a step further in this direction; by bringing Shops to WhatsApp in order to ramp up its revenues. For the uninitiated, Facebook launched Shops last year; in a bid to make it easier for businesses to set up a single online store for users on its platform and on Instagram. Shops are free to…
One of the most anticipated launches of the year is that of the Apple iPhone 13 smartphone and everyone concerned is looking forward to the mega event. Due to the iconic nature of the company and its ability to bring gadgets that are eye-ball grabbing; there is a perennial interest in its announcements, especially new smartphones. Now, we finally have a date when the iPhone 12 successor is revealed to the world. Coming to the features, the report says that the iPhone 13 will be powered by its A15 chipset that will be built using TSMC 5nm process. This processor…