Amazon, which has been under pressure from shoppers, brands and lawmakers to crack down on counterfeits on its site; said Monday that it blocked more than 10 billion suspected phony listings last year before any of their offerings could be sold. The numbers were released in Amazon’s first report on its anti-counterfeiting efforts since it announced new tools and technologies in 2019. The number of blocked phony listings last year was up about 67 per cent from the year before. The Seattle-based e-commerce behemoth said the number of counterfeiters attempting to sell on the site rose as scammers tried; to…
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Apple already makes some of the best in-house mobile processors on the market; with its A-series and recently released M1 chipsets far ahead of the competition in terms of performance and efficiency. The company is also working on replacing its use of Qualcomm’s 5G modems with its own in-house modems on its smartphones; – with the first such device expected in 2023. According to a report by MacRumors, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo recently revealed in a note to investors; that Apple was likely to adopt its own 5G baseband chips in 2023 “at the earliest”. The Cupertino company has been…
Top US fuel pipeline operator Colonial Pipeline has shut its entire network, the source of nearly half of the US East Coast’s fuel supply; after a cyber attack that industry sources said was caused by ransomware. The company transports 2.5 million barrels per day of gasoline, diesel; jet fuel and other refined products through 5,500 miles (8,850 km) of pipelines linking refiners on the Gulf Coast to the eastern and southern United States. Colonial shut down systems to contain the threat after learning of the attack on Friday, it said in a statement. That action has temporarily halted operations and…
Many of us interact with people who are not our friends on Instagram, and sometimes you might want to check a message that they have sent but not be “seen”. When you check any DM on Instagram, it is immediately marked as “seen” for both you and the other person who has sent it. WhatsApp has the option of turning off read receipts (the blue ticks) but Instagram has no such feature. Whether you follow the person or not, if you have seen a message sent by them; it will be marked as “seen” and the person on the other…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has arrested a 23-year-old suspected drug trafficker at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The suspect Okoguale Douglas excreted 59 wraps of heroin weighing 781.2 grams following his arrest at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, while trying to board a Milan, Italy-bound flight. Douglas, who hails from Uromi in Esan North-East Local Government area of Edo state, was arrested by operatives of the agency during an outward clearance of Ethiopian airline flight number 910 at the boarding gate of the airport en route Abuja-Addis Ababa- Milan (Italy) after being scanned, which proved…
Nine gunmen have been killed and four policemen injured in a botched attack on a police station in Imo State. This is according to the new Commissioner of Police, Abutu Yaro, who disclosed this during a press conference on Friday in Owerri, the state capital. He said the attack on the Divisional Police and Area Command Headquarters on Thursday night in Orlu Local Government Area of the state was repelled by Special Forces. “After a gun duel, nine of the insurgents lost their lives while others fled with bullet wounds abandoning their operational vehicles in the process,” the police boss…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied offering a financial reward of ₦1 million for anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of an internet fraudster, popularly known as ‘Yahoo Yahoo.’ EFCC stated this in a statement issued on Friday and signed by its Head, Media & Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren. The anti-graft agency said the “clarification became necessary following phone calls by citizens wanting to cash in on notices in the social media by fraudsters promising a reward of One Million Naira for friends, family, and relatives of Yahoo Boys who hand them over to the…
No fewer than eight gunmen have been killed in an encounter with the police in the Orlu area of Imo State, security sources confirmed on Friday. A police source told newsmen that the hoodlums were on their way to attack Orlu Police Station on Thursday evening. They were, however, ambushed and killed on Thursday in a joint counter-attack by the military and police operatives. The security sources confirmed that several stolen vehicles used by the militants in their operation were also recovered. A video of them earlier setting out for the attack has also been released. The video showed the…
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 52-year-old man, Kayode Adeniyi for allegedly having carnal knowledge of his 10-year-old daughter. Abimbola Oyeyemi, the police spokesman in the state, disclosed this via a statement issued on Tuesday, noting that the arrest followed a report lodged at the Agbado Divisional Headquarters by the victim’s aunty. “The victim’s aunty reported that, while her niece went to the apartment of the suspect to ask whether his daughter was the person who mistakenly removed the clothes she spread outside, the suspect forcefully dragged her into the room, covered her mouth with a pillow and…
A 20-year-old Akwa Ibom native, Uduak Akpan has been arrested over the death of Hindy Umoren; a job seeker who went missing. A couple of days ago, it was reported that a Nigerian lady identified as Hindy Umoren went missing after she went for a job interview. Meanwhile, the lady has now been found dead and buried in a shallow grave. Spokesman of the Akwa Ibom Police Command, Odiko MacDon confirmed the development. The Police PRO disclosed that the suspect had owned up to the crime; adding that he had lured the victim to his house under the guise of…
APETAMIN: NHS England has urged Instagram to clamp down on accounts selling an unlicensed, “dangerous” drug mainly targeted at younger women and girls. The sale of Apetamin is illegal in the UK, but BBC Three revealed it is available in shops and online. In an open letter, NHS leaders say they are concerned about the product’s promotion; and the impact on physical and mental health. Instagram say selling non-medical drugs is “strictly against our policies”. Apetamin is not licensed in the UK which means the regulator has not carried out tests to ensure it meets strict safety standards and it…
Apple has been charged with breaking EU competition rules over the way it runs its App Store. European Commission anti-trust regulator Margrethe Vestager tweeted that “consumers are losing out”. It relates to charges brought two years ago by music streaming app Spotify which claimed that Apple was stifling innovation in that industry. Apple faces a large fine and may be forced to change its policies if its arguments do not convince regulators. Previously it has denied any wrong-doing. The case is looking specifically at how its App Store policies affect music streaming. The charge was initially filed in 2019 by…
Florida could soon become the first US state to prohibit social media companies like Facebook and Twitter from kicking politicians off their sites; following the high-profile banning earlier this year of then-President Donald Trump. A bill passed this week by Florida’s Republican-led House and Senate and headed for the governor’s desk says social sites can’t “deplatform” political candidates; meaning they can’t permanently send them packing or temporarily ban them for more than 14 days. Sites that violate the law could be fined $250,000 per day for deplatforming statewide candidates and $25,000 a day for banning candidates for other offices. Supporters…
WhatsApp has introduced a small but handy feature for users. It’s rolling out a new update that brings a bigger view of photos and videos in chats. This feature will display photos and videos sent in chats in a bigger format. WhatsApp’s announced the new feature in a tweet with an example of how it works. Photos sent on WhatsApp appear cropped, and you have to open it to view the full image. With the new update, WhatsApp’ll display the entire photo within the chat itself so you won’t have to see a cropped version. This applies to videos sent…
Google has announced a new policy and guidelines for the Play Store that focuses on making app listings more accurate and clean; making them less terrible to look at. The new guidelines also affect screenshots and videos that are posted with the app listing and are meant to demonstrate the app’s features and functionality. These new guidelines are going to come into force in the second half of 2021 and more specific details about; how the new policies are going to be enforced for app titles, icons and descriptions will be shared later this year. Google explained in a blog…
Netflix last week launched a new feature called “Play Something” that is designed to help you decide what to watch. This feature will play a film or show based on your tastes. Netflix has rolled out this feature globally to its TV app. When you select Play Something, Netflix will also play a new series or film, or something you’re already watching, or even an unfinished series or film “you may want to revisit”. But it won’t play a series or film that you’ve already completed. It will show you content it thinks you will like based on your watching…
Apple has added two new voices for Siri with the latest software update. Apple also no longer defaults Siri’s voice to a female one. The new changes are available with iOS 14.5 that is now available to iPhone users globally. This update also brings Apple’s ad tracking changes, option to unlock iPhone with face mask on, and more. iPhone users can now download and install the latest iOS 14.5 update globally. You can do this by going to the Settings menu, and selecting ‘Software update’ under ‘General’. Here, you’ll see the option to download and install iOS 14.5 on your…
Apple AirTags might be one of the most anticipated devices by the company in years. The Bluetooth tracker has been rumored since 2019 but it was only until last month that we officially saw it launching in India and other markets. However, as ‘new’ as AirTags might be in the market, Apple apparently had them ready back in 2019 itself. And there seems to be proof of it. One of the YouTubers named Daniel (@ZONEofTech) uploaded a couple of images on Twitter, showing the retail box of the AirTags. In the tweet, we see him stating that the AirTags box…
During Apple’s “Spring Launch” virtual event earlier this week, the company finally unveiled its long-awaited AirTag tracker. Although the devices are identical to other Bluetooth trackers on the market, Apple’s latest AirTag tracker provides excellent integration with its recent crop of iPhones, which also feature an Ultra-Wideband, and can help you locate everything from your bag or wallet to your phone. If you’re planning on buying an AirTag (or a pack of four) to keep track of your belongings, here’s how to set them up for tracking: Step 1: Make sure you have updated your device to iOS 14.5; you can wait for the update to roll out or install the latest beta version (which is currently at iOS 14.6) on your iPhone. Step 2: Open the Find My app on your iPhone and go through the initial setup options if this is the first time you have installed it. Step 3: Now take out the AirTag…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted illicit drugs concealed in a Holy Mary statue and auto spare parts in Lagos State. NDLEA in a statement issued on Saturday by its spokesman, Femi Babafemi, said the intercepted items were heading to Canada and the United Arab Emirate (UAE). “The narcotics agents from the Directorate of Operations and General Investigations seized 500grammes of heroin going to Canada and hidden inside auto spare parts from one of the courier firms while 140grammes of Methamphetamine going to the Philippines and concealed inside the statue of Mary was seized in another courier…