The work-from-home boom has given several virtual reality (VR) companies incentive to experiment with new ways of trading. While platforms are rapidly evolving and firms are putting themselves in a position to sell the new technology; it’s not a big business yet — but many believe it will be soon. Glimpse Group is an umbrella company for several different VR businesses with real-world applications. The company went public last month and has eight VR groups in its portfolio; including telehealth, entertainment, and learning programs for schools and businesses. They’re also focused on stock trading through a business called D6 VR.…
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Alibaba has fired a manager accused of sexual assault and disciplined other employees as the Chinese e-commerce giant looks to limit reputational damage. Over the weekend, a female employee wrote a post on Alibaba’s intranet accusing her supervisor Wang Chengwen and a company client of sexual assault. The allegations went viral when the post was later shared on Weibo, China’s Twitter-like social media platform. The woman alleges that Wang forced her to drink excessively during a business dinner in Jinan one evening in late July. She said she woke up the next morning naked in her bed in her hotel…
Facebook has introduced a new feature allowing users to request prayers; an update that has been roundly mocked and skewered by critics who say Facebook has far larger issues to focus on. Users can use the tool to request mass prayers for anything from a job interview to personal health. After a user creates their post; others can click a button reading, “I prayed.” The feature began being tested in the US in December. “During the Covid-19 pandemic, we’ve seen many faith and spirituality communities using our services to connect, so we’re starting to explore new tools to support them;”…
Gunmen have abducted a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Aminu Bobi in Mariga Local Government Area of the state. Aminu Bobi who is the Zone C chairman of the ruling party in the state was kidnapped on his farm last Saturday. A resident in the area confirmed through a telephone conversation in Minna, said the chairman want to the farm on that day but could not return as he was abducted by the kidnappers. When contacted for confirmation, the state command Police Public Relations Officer, DSP, Wasiu Abiodun could not be reached as of the time of filing…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), on Saturday 31st July 2021 intercepted drugs headed from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA in Ikeja, Lagos, to various destinations in Italy and Turkey . First, a male passenger, Egbon Osarodion going to Milan, Italy was arrested at the airport’s Gate A departure hall during outward clearance of passengers on Egypt airline with different quantities of 225mg Tramadol and Rohypnol concealed in foil papers wrapped in a polyethylene bag. Another suspect, Echendu Jerry Maduakolam, an intending male passenger going to Istanbul was arrested at Gate A departure hall of the MMIA on…
Microsoft has today unveiled its plan to merge its two standalone OneNote Windows apps into a single app in 2022. This means that the OneNote UWP tied to Windows 10 will no longer come pre-installed on Windows 11 PCs; with Microsoft taking its best features and moving them into the Office for Windows OneNote Win32 app. Microsoft says that; OneNote for Windows 10 users will see invites being rolled out sometime in the latter half of 2022. The firm added that OneNote users should transition to the desktop app by October 2025; when OneNote for Windows 10 will close down…
Google is working on a new Chrome tool, called Privacy and Security review, which complements the browser’s Safety Check feature.Safety Check, designed to check standard protections, extensions, passwords, device software and updates, was introduced some time ago.Privacy and Security review walks users through a series of configuration pages “hat helps the user to review various privacy settings” according to Google.Privacy and Security reviewchrome privacy and security reviewThe feature landed in Chrome 94 Canary, but it is disabled by default.To enable it, load chrome://flags/#privacy-review in the browser’s address bar and set the experimental flag to Enabled.A restart is required before the…
Colombia-based call center workers who provide outsourced customer service to some of the nation’s largest companies are being pressured to sign a contract; that lets their employer install cameras in their homes to monitor work performance, an NBC News investigation has found. Six workers based in Colombia for Teleperformance, one of the world’s largest call center companies, which counts Apple, Amazon and Uber among its clients; said that they are concerned about the new contract, first issued in March. The contract allows monitoring by AI-powered cameras in workers’ homes, voice analytics and storage of data collected from the worker’s family…
Disrupted by the uncertainties brought by the COVID-19 pandemic; a majority of businesses have switched from working in a traditional physical office to working from home. People and businesses are increasingly relying on technology to communicate and function. Since so many changes have been introduced in the way people work; businesses need to adapt to the changing work environment in order to ensure that employees continue to perform at their maximum potential. Corporate leaders know that digital disruption begins with the various technologies and software applications that are firmly embedded in a company’s DNA; such as large-scale HCM, CRM, and…
Brian Brooks, the CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Binance US has resigned just three months after taking over the role. Brooks announced the resignation through his Twitter account, where he indicated that strategic differences with the exchange forced him to quit. In the post, Brooks did not state the specific nature of the cited strategic differences. The resignation comes at a time Binance is facing increasing scrutiny from different regulators globally. “Letting you all know that I have resigned as CEO of @BinanceUS . Despite differences over strategic direction, I wish my former colleagues much success. Exciting new things to come,”…
Spotify users might have to wait longer to get complete AirPlay 2 support on Apple devices. Though the company recently confirmed its plan to add AirPlay 2 support for Spotify’s iOS app has been delayed; despite that, the feature is still on its way, as the music streaming platform is “working to make it a reality.” According to The Verge, some doubt was cast on AirPlay 2 inclusion when a tech website spotted a forum post; where a Spotify forum moderator claimed that “audio driver compatibility issues” might mean the feature wouldn’t be added for the foreseeable future. Spotify has…
NASA’s Perseverance rover could not collect rock samples from Mars in its first attempt to do so; the US space agency said. The Mars rover is on a mission to collect rock samples from the Red Planet that can be studied by scientists on Earth. Samples are to be encased in tubes that would be brought back to Earth at a later date. But the data received by scientists showed that no sample was collected after the drilling process. The rover is currently stationed on the surface of a large crater. Scientists believe the crater to be the site of…
Tech giant Apple is adding a series of new child-safety features to its next big operating system updates for iPhones and iPads. As per Variety, as a part of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 updates later this year; the company will implement a feature to detect photos stored in iCloud Photos that depict sexually explicit activities involving children. “This will enable Apple to report these instances to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC);” the company said in a notice on its website. NCMEC acts as a reporting centre for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and works in…
WhatsApp is a feature-rich app, which offers a wide range of settings that protect users’ privacy; including hiding profile photos, last seen status and much more. This means that other users on the app will not be able to see the previously mentioned information if they are not on their contact list. It allows users to ensure only those with whom they; want to share their personal information are able to access it and not strangers. When it comes to groups, WhatsApp offers similar settings to protect users privacy while they are using the app; but sometimes even that is…
Google’s free services including Gmail and YouTube have become an integral part of our lives now; thanks to Android devices. And we have connected almost everything we do, to our email address. Therefore, losing access to such a valuable entity can be almost catastrophic. This is why, securing and ensuring data is kept safe has become one of the most important tasks for any Google account holder. Thankfully, there are a handful of essential steps that every user can take to ensure they’re never locked out of their Gmail account. Use a password manager We’ve previously explained how a password…
The latest version of Apple’s iOS 15 beta seems to be working on making subtle improvements to photos by processing out the green lens flares that can show up in outdoor pictures. As per Mashable, in the latest beta of iOS 15; it’s been discovered that the build will automatically remove lens flare from photos. iOS 15 is expected to greatly improve how users take photos with their iPhones. While the camera hardware plays a serious role; Apple’s on-device image processing is completed by Image Signal Processing. The processing will now do its part to get rid of the lens…
The Internet can be a very dangerous place. One of the worst fears of Facebook users is about someone else logging into or hacking their accounts. On the web, there are malicious users and groups targeting individuals in order to gain access to personal information; hold data to ransom and disrupt important communications. The average user can be affected by account fraud, phishing, and account hacking. Users don’t need to be targeted by hackers alone; they can be at risk from a former partner, a family member; a former friend or anyone else who has managed to get a hold…
Square plans to acquire Australian company Afterpay, which offers a “buy now, pay later” service that lets you pay for purchases in installments interest-free, for $29 billion in stock, the two companies announced Sunday. It’s the latest big move for Square, which has also announced a Bitcoin business unit and that; it bought a majority stake in the Tidal streaming service this year. “Buy now, pay later” services like those offered by Afterpay, Affirm, and Klarna have become increasingly prevalent across the web. And Square may not be the only payments giant jumping into the ring, as Apple is reportedly…
Unjected, a new social media dating app, particularly for those who have not been vaccinated against Covid-19 and have no desire to do so; has been banned by Apple from App Store. The reason for the ban on Unjected app is violation of Apple policies and for spreading misinformation on the Covid-19 pandemic. Unjected app was created and launched in May by two women for the “like minded, the covid unvaccinated”. Unjected says the app is a ‘safe space’ for unvaccinated Americans looking to date. While initially, the app was cleared by Apple, Unjected made certain updates that led to…
American tech giant Google is piloting a more affordable premium subscription tier for YouTube that will offer ad-free viewing without YouTube Premium’s other features like offline downloads or background playback. The new ‘Premium Lite’ plan was spotted by a user recently, and YouTube subsequently confirmed the test offering in a statement given to The Verge. Premium Lite is currently being tested in Belgium; Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden. A spokesperson, in a statement, said, “In Nordics and Benelux (except for Iceland); we’re testing a new offering to give users even more choice: Premium Lite costs EUR 6.99/month;…