TechEntertainment

Instagram Leads as Favorite Platform for Social Media Users Beating Facebook and TikTok

Although Facebook and TikTok convincingly lead in the number of users, Instagram, the third-largest platform in the social media space, is the favorite among social media users. According to data presented by OnlyAccounts.io, almost 16% of social media users named Instagram as their number-one social media platform, 2% more than Facebook, and double the share […]

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StartUps

Tech Startup Secures World’s Largest Funding of $1m within 4 Weeks for Smart Ring

Muse Wearables, an Indian tech startup founded by graduates of IIT Madras and NIT Warangal, is poised to revolutionize the wearable technology industry with the global launch of ‘Ring One.’ Ring One was launched on Indiegogo on September 26th and set a world record by reaching its goal of raising $1 million USD within 4 […]

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TechEntertainment

Rewarding Feast & Entertainment for Browsing as Opera Splashes100,000 Prizes in “Shake and Win” Campaign  

Opera, the company behind the popular data-saving Opera Mini browser – is back again with “Shake and Win.” Kicking off in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa on the 1st of November, the campaign will run for 4 weeks and feature over 100,000 prizes, including cash vouchers, data bundles, and phones. The more you browse, the more […]

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Business

Binance Labs Commits $15m Game Devt Fund into Xterio, Web 3 Platform for Expansion

Binance Labs, the venture capital and incubation arm of Binance has committed $15 million into Xterio, a Web3 game platform and publisher bridging free-to-play and on-chain gaming with in-house and third-party games currently in development. The company plans to use this investment to further game and tech development, including integration of AI, and the launch […]

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TechEntertainment

Nestle Launches Podcast “Iron Sharpens Iron” to Serve African Youth in Harnessing Digital Potentials

Innovation and digitisation in Africa are tackling unique challenges and driving transformative change across the continent. Empowered by an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong connection to their communities, young people are harnessing technology to do this. ‘Iron Sharpens Iron,’ a collaboration between Nestlé Needs Youth and YouthConnekt Africa, is a five-part youth-led podcast series that […]

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TechEntertainment

People Spend 17 Hours Weekly Online Watching Video Content, Says Report

Although video content remains one of the top choices for marketers to boost sales and increase traffic and brand awareness, consumers spent less time watching online videos this year than in 2022. According to data presented by OnlyAccounts.io, people, on average, watched 17 hours of online video content per week in 2023, or two hours […]

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News

Music Streaming Subscriptions Average Growth Now 80 million as Spotify Leads by 118 Million

The music industry is far from where it was eight years ago, thanks to streaming platforms like Spotify, YouTube Music, and Apple Music. After struggling with plunging revenues for more than 15 years, the entire market has continuously grown since 2014, mostly due to a surging number of music streaming subscriptions. According to Statista data, […]

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TechEntertainment

MTN Partners Apple Music to offer Six-Month Free Trial to Customers

MTN Nigeria has partnered with US-based digital music platform, Apple Music, to offer free access to a premium selection of songs​​as part of efforts to ensure customers can enjoy quality entertainment on the go. MTN customers who subscribe to the service will have access to Apple Music’s catalogue of over 100 million local and international […]

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TechEntertainment

Opera Brings Football Fans Reboots Live Scores Now Ranks Number One on Google Play in Nigeria

Opera, the company behind the family of popular mobile browsers that boast over 100 million monthly active users across Africa – is announcing an exciting new browser mode for football fans. The reboot will offer an in-depth football experience built right into the data-saving Opera Mini Browser, enabling fans to follow action from around the […]

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TechEntertainment

MultiChoice Secures Partnership Deal on Home-to-Fibre Internet Services

Video entertainment firm MultiChoice is intensifying its foray into the internet service provider (ISP) market. The company said it has partnered with Vumatel, one of the pioneers of the fibre-to-the-home FIBRE-TO-THE-HOME Contact Mesh Telecom for micro-trenching technologies that reduce turnaround time and the total cost of implementing fibre solutions. Click here for more info. “MultiChoice […]

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