Are you seeking to elevate your Instagram experience beyond its basic functionalities? The solution lies in upgrading to an Instagram professional account—and it’s not limited to businesses and influencers. We’ll outline the benefits of a professional Instagram account and guide you through the process of switching your profile to unlock these enhanced features. What Constitutes…
Double Tap stands out as a standout feature on the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Series 9, allowing users to navigate watchOS with a pinch gesture when one hand is occupied. However, the good news is that you don’t necessarily need the latest models to enjoy this functionality. Even on older Apple Watch models, you…
Android currently stands as the most widely used mobile operating system globally. If you’ve been an Android user for some time, you’re likely familiar with USSD codes, which are input directly into the dialer to execute various functions. Successful entry of these codes prompts automatic responses or requires pressing the “Dial” button. So, what are…
Google Chrome is a popular mobile web browser, but its reputation as a battery-consuming app on Android has led users to seek solutions. For those who are committed to Chrome, there’s no need to switch to alternatives. Here are four effective ways to minimise Google Chrome’s impact on your Android device’s battery life: 1. Close…
The eternal debate between Mac and PC users extends into the realm of graphic design, with both platforms having their staunch supporters. Let’s delve into the key considerations for graphic design and see if we can uncover which computer is better for this creative field: 1. Operating System: – Mac: Known for its macOS,…
Staying connected with multiple people on WhatsApp has become easier with the introduction of both WhatsApp groups and WhatsApp communities. However, understanding the differences between the two can be crucial for effective communication. Here’s a guide to help you grasp the differences between WhatsApp groups and WhatsApp communities: 1. Structure and Number of Members: …
The completed rail mass transit would help reduce the rate of traffic in the state. Nearly four decades after its conception, the Blue Line Rail Mass Transit in Lagos State has finally commenced commercial operations. This marks a significant achievement for Lagos, which is one of Nigeria’s most populous and bustling cities. The project, which…
Afe Babalola University student has changed his dorm room into a spectacular smart room. On Saturday, June 24, a video was uploaded on GistREEL’s page showcasing the astonishing breakthrough. The video soon gained popularity, with the dedicated and ambitious kid boldly declaring that he would never face poverty in his life. He encouraged everyone to…
A striking change in content consumption habits has been seen recently in the digital environment. There is one media that has completely taken over the internet world: podcasting. Written articles, movies, and photographs continue to keep their ground. Millions of listeners worldwide have been enthralled by podcasting due to its immersive and captivating character, solidifying…
The European Union has introduced stricter regulations against tech giants. The regulations were released on Tuesday with a list of 19 companies that will be placed under stricter regulatory control through its Digital Service Act (DSA). The companies, including Facebook, Twitter, and 17 others, are classified as very large online platforms (VLOPs) or very large…
Jack Dorsey, co-founder and former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Twitter has launched a new application called ‘Bluesky’ on Android. Bluesky is to rival Twitter. It was launched on Android a few hours after Elon Musk removed Dorsey’s verification badge on the microblogging platform. The “social internet” of the future will give users more options and…
Nigerian crypto-based fintech, Lazerpay has announced it is shutting down operations. It said the decision to shut down comes after unsuccessful fundraising attempts. In a statement issued via its official Twitter handle on Thursday, the CEO, Njoku Emmanuel, said Lazerpay ceased operation after multiple fruitless efforts to raise funds for the business’s survival. “We were…
One of the biggest Bitcoin platforms in Nigeria, Peer-too-peer Bitcoin platform, Paxful, with 1.5m users in Nigeria has closed down. The piece of news about the shutting down of the Bitcoin platform was shared by the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Ray Youssef. While speaking on the issue on a Twitter space, Youssef said that…
The parent company of Facebook, Meta, has announced it would lay off more than eleven thousand (11,000) employees. A Fox Business report said the development, which emerged on Tuesday, followed a disclosure in a letter Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg wrote to staff. Zuckerberg disclosed that the company will reduce its workforce by 13%. The letter…
Amber Heard appears to have deactivated her Twitter account after her ex-boyfriend Elon Musk acquired the platform. A search for @realAmberHeard as of Thursday, November 3, showed the movie star’s account was missing. It was not immediately clear why Heard shut down her account. She remains active on Instagram but has not posted to her 5.3 million…
Social media company, Twitter, could carry out massive layoffs especially if billionaire Elon Musk completes his $44 billion purchase of the company. While pitching his deal to buy Twitter to investors, Musk said he planned to get rid of nearly three-quarters of the firm’s workers, lopping its ranks to just over 2,000 employees, according to a Thursday…
Google has been fined more than $160 million by India’s anti-trust watchdog after a probe found the tech company abused its top position in the local smartphone market. Google’s Android mobile operating system is by far the biggest in India and is run on 95 percent of all the country’s smartphones, according to research agency…
Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry’s standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into electronic…
Elon Musk has accused the social media platform, Twitter, of fraudulently holding back information about the company as part of a countersuit. The countersuit by the billionaire and Tesla CEO alleges that Twitter committed fraud, breach of contract, and violation of a securities law in Texas, where Musk lives. Musk’s counterclaims were filed confidentially last…
The United States has jailed two top executives of a United States-based fintech company, Ping Express. The executives who are Nigerians have been sentenced to 27 months imprisonment for breaching money laundering rules. The fintech executives who are Nigerians with the names Anslem Oshionebo and Opeyemi Odeyale pleaded guilty to contravening money laundering rules after…
