With the issue of long battery life of phones yet to be fully addressed, a Chinese Startup Firm wants to address this issue with the Janus One. The device which is currently available on Kickstarter has surpassed the funding goal needed and shipment starts by September 2015. If you fancy owning one, you can reserve […]
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NCC: Nigeria’s Active Telecoms subscribers hits over 146 Million
Like every country which has its communication regulatory body, that of Nigeria is the NCC – Nigerian Communications Commission. The commission has announced that the active telecoms lines used by subscribers currently stood at around over 146 Million (real figure – 146,561,744) in the month of May. According to data obtained by the News Agency […]
Mount Fiji, Mount Everest and other Weird places with Wi-Fi connectivity
Couple of days ago, Japan announced Mount Fiji would be getting free Wi-Fi connectivity. The motive behind the initiative is to attract more foreign visitors to Shizuoka and Yamanashi, the homes of the mountain. The free Wi-Fi service which would be provided by Japanese mobile carrier, NTT DoCoMo has already started on July 10 and […]
Flipkart will start using app-only business model by September
Largest e-retailer in India, Flipkart is reportedly planning to start using the app-only business model by September this year. The company is expected to phase out its website and focus on mobile where the company sees most of its traffics. The move has already been finalised as the company’s Chief Product Officer, Punit Soni informed […]
6 Gadgets that Can Save Your Life in a Desert
The desert is no friendly environment, but it sure offers some unforgettable experiences. It attracts people with a streak of adventure and an affinity for exploration. If you are one of the few people who dare to test your limits and enter the desert by foot, on a bike or by car, there are few […]
How to use HotKnot to share Contacts, Media and Files on Your smartphone
Some of the new smartphone announced by Tecno, Innjoo and Infinix in Nigeria and some other MediaTek SoC based smartphones all comes with a feature called HotKnot. This technology allows the capacitive touchscreen on smartphones to interact thus different types of data can be transferred. HotKnot is a connectivity option which is also based on […]
iROKOtv goes mobile-only, shuts down website
iROKOtv has announced it has stopped online streaming service of contents in Africa and it would now be accessible via mobile only. The service which was available via desktop now redirects users to download the Android app which works on Android smartphones and tablets. And its done. @irokotv goes mobile only. Download and discover […]
Around 87 Million Nigerians now use the Internet – NCC
According to new report from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), around 87 million Nigerians now use the Internet on different telecoms networks in the country. The latest Internet subscriber report for the month of April from the regulatory agency showed an increase of roughly 1.6 million Internet users on both GSM and CDMA networks in […]
Kenyan-made Taifa Laptops announced, costs KSH 46,720
The Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) and the Kenyan Ministry of Industrialization and Enterprise Development (MOIED) have announced the first ever Kenyan-made laptops in the country. The laptops are simply known by the moniker – the Taifa Laptops. The Taifa Laptops would retail for Sh46,720 (around N96,000 in Naira or $480) and would […]
HTC One M9 24ct Gold Edition to celebrate the Champions League Final
Checkout the HTC One M9 24ct Gold Edition to celebrate the Champions League Final. The smartphone has the logo of the tournament, the venue as well as other details on the back.