Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech

Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech

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Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech episodes

  • #53 Techbytes: Transforming Nigerian Teens to Tech Bros
    In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.
    • Nigerian fintech PayDay is looking to sell the company six months after $3 million raise
    • Search Queries related to Metaverse has dropped by 71%
    • Google sued after Maps allegedly directed father returning from daughter’s birthday off a collapsed bridge
    • X/Twitter to discontinue Circles by Oct 31, 2023
    • NCC to introduce new numbering scheme for fixed telephone lines
    We also discussed the topic for the week: "Transforming Nigerian Teenagers to Becoming Tech Bros". We discuss this with Johnson Abbaly, Foudnr, The Smartan House, as he shares insights as to bringing teens from underprivileged environments into Tech.
    56 min
  • #52 Techbytes: The New NUC Courses and Nigeria Students
    In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.
    • Okra Solar secures $12m in series A funding to drive mesh-grid electrification in Africa
    • Microsoft to discontinue WordPad after 28 years of service
    • Nigeria is home to 32% of Africa’s fintech market with 217 companies
    • Jack Dorsey’s Btrust acquires Qala, the Africa-focused Blockchain talent developer
    • Nigeria signs MoU with India to upgrade learning facilities in Nigerian schools
    We also discussed the topic for the week: "NUC introduces software engineering, cybersecurity, and others to the university curriculum". We discuss the new courses introduced into Nigerian University through the National Universities Commission including Cybersecurity, and Data Science.
    26 min
  • #51 Techbytes: Navigating Being a Baddie and an Inspiring Tech Sis with Adora Nwodo
    In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.
    • Donald Trump returns back to social media
    • Gbenga Agboola says Flutterwave’s IPO plans remain on track despite unstable market
    • Kenya government sets up 15 member committee to investigate WorldCoin project
    • Instagram Threads launch web browser
    • Kenya court asks Meta and content moderators to settle out of court
    We also discuss the topic for the week, "Balancing Roles: Navigating Social Media Influencing and an Inspiring Tech Sis" as we discuss the social media trend of underestimating female tech professionals based on their social media activities and how she has been able to balance both.
    59 min
  • #50 Techbytes: Expectations for the new Tech Minister, Bosun Tijani
    In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.
    • Moniepoint enters Nigeria’s consumer banking segment, to rival Opay and PalmPay
    • Founders Factory Africa closes $114 million round to better serve founders in Africa
    • ChatGPT costs $700,000 to run daily, and OpenAI may go bankrupt in 2024
    • Nigerian schoolgirls at FGGC Sagamu built an AI robot called Kiki-Saggy
    • Mark Zuckerberg no longer interested in a cage fight, says Elon Musk is unserious
    We also discuss the topic for the week: "Expectations for the new Minister for Communications, Innovations and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani" as we discuss what the appointment means for the tech space and Nigeria's digital economy as well as what we expect him to do over the next 4 years.
    50 min
  • #49 Techbytes: Making Money on Elon Musk's App, X
    In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.
    • X (Twitter) users will soon be able to make video calls on the app
    • NYSC certificates will now be issued and certified on blockchain technology
    • Bolt introduces scheduled ride trips
    • Airtel partners with Mastercard to allow mobile customers to transfer funds across Africa
    • Spotify female podcaster to launch GenZ-focused podcast network
    • WhatsApp to battle Microsoft, Zoom and Google with screen-sharing feature
    We also discuss the topic for the week: "Making Money with Twitter's Ad Share Program"
    33 min
  • Techbytes 48: Anonymous Sudan, Starlink X South Africa and others
    In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.
    • Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirms cutting electricity supply to Niger Republic
    • Anonymous Sudan attacks Nigeria’s digital infrastructure over involvement in Niger
    • Starlink classifies South Africa as ‘low-priority’ as regulatory hurdles stall launch
    • NIPOST to prosecute over 500 delivery companies for not obtaining licenses
    • X (Twitter) Blue subscribers can now hide their verification checkmarks if they want
    • Threads to launch desktop version after losing more than 50% of its users
    27 min
  • Techbytes 47: Is a tech-driven fuel-on-credit service a solution to Nigerian’s problems?
    In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.
    • Elon Musk has converted Twitter finally to the everything app
    • Bundle shuts down after 3 years of operations
    • CBN should remodel the eNaira to make it attractive to more Nigerians
    • The Kenyan government has been hit by numerous cyberattacks.
    We also discuss the topic for the week: "Is a tech-driven fuel-on-credit service a solution to Nigeria’s problems?" with Olusola Olanipekun, the founder of Fuel Credit, a digital platform that makes buying fuel on credit conveniently a reality, as we delve into the role technology can play and the importance of harnessing it in solving our everyday problems.
    56 min
  • #46 Techbytes: Nigeria to start producing electric vehicles

    In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.

    • Apple is testing a ChatGPT-like AI chatbot

    • Nigeria will start producing electric vehicles

    • Jumia Kenya’s employee stole $150,000 by manipulating vendor payment records

    • Nigeria is planning to build a cybersecurity laboratory in 2024

    • Chris Amani will replace Do Kwon as Terra's CEO

    • The number of Threads active users plunges 50% in one week as user engagement dips

    • Netflix posts 2.7% revenue growth and 5.9 million new subscribers in Q2 despite password-sharing crackdown

    • Uber and Bolt refuse calls for 10% commission and say they are working on minimising drivers' hardship

    • FG delists two registered loan apps for harassment and vows more clampdowns

    42 min
  • #38 Techbytes: Opportunities of being a tech teen
    In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.
    • Central Bank of Nigeria hikes interest rate to 18.5% amid soaring inflation
    • Binance was accused of mixing customers’ funds with revenue
    • OpenAI founders worried “super-intelligent” AIs would destroy the world if not strictly regulated
    • An Android app started secretly recording users almost a year after it was listed on Google Play
    • Uber Eats Kenya now delivers alcohol and medicine amid growing competition from rivals
    We discuss our big story for the week, "Opportunities of being a tech teen" We speak with 4 amazing teenagers doing amazing things in tech to talk about being a part of the growth in the tech space and shaping the future of the tech industry.
    51 min
  • #45 Techbytes: Is Nigeria ready to adopt digital academic results and certificates?
    In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world.
    • Elon Musk launches xAI, “a company unravelling the universe’s unanswered questions”
    • Nigerians can now receive diaspora remittances in Naira, according to CBN
    • Threads crossed 100 million sign-ups within five days of the launch
    • FTC opens investigation into OpenAI over misleading statements
    • Meta to launch its own version of ChatGPT
    We also discuss the topic for the week: "Is Nigeria ready to adopt digital academic results and certificates?" with Ayodeji Agboola, the founder of Akowe. Listen now to understand why digital results might be the next step to curbing false and forged results in the Nigerian academic sector.
    42 min

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Welcome to Techbytes with Technext. Here we bring to you a brief round-up of everything exciting about the tech space across Africa. From startup announcements to new inventions and the latest gbas…