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Google+ plus has officially ended eight years after its launch , Google has decided to finally pull the plug on its social network. It was designed to take on Facebook but, despite the company's efforts, it always existed in its shadow. As of today, there will be no more Google+ sign-in buttons, no more pages or comments, and your account will simply vanish. This shouldn't come as a surprise to Gmail users because Google had  sent several emails to gmail users before now, informing them that Google+ would not exist anymore by April 2019. It was undoubtedly, a difficult decision for Google to make. When the G+ arrived in 2011, the company had major aspirations for the platform. And truly, it gave birth to a couple of successful Google products that continue to have a major impact on social media.  In 2013, the company developed Hangouts, its video chat feature, into its own messaging platform -- a space occupied at the time solely by Skype. Next, there was an...

Hi guys how are you doing? I just want to briefly share the latest from Apple. It's no longer news that Apple added silicone membranes to its third-generation MacBook keyboards in order to prevent debris from getting in , but how effective does that actually work, really? Well, I would say not necessarily as much as Apple would like. An apple spokesman said In response to a Wall Street Journal piece highlighting ongoing reports of problems, that the company(Apple Inc) was aware of a "small number of users" whose butterfly keyboards were having some bugs, and that it was "sorry" for the issues. Although it didn't say this was a systemic flaw, however -- it claimed that the "vast majority" of MacBook Air and Pro users were just okay, and that users/customers should contact support if any problem arises.  Some other Tech companies believe the butterfly keyboard system is naturally fragile, and that even the slightest amount of debr...

Hi guys! Are you aware that HostGator is currently offering FREE SSL on ALL PLANS*, to all of their customers? Well, you might want to bookmark this post as I will talk about why you need SSL and why you need to get started with Hostgator.  You must have probably heard the newest about SSL and website security. In case you haven't, you have nothing to worry about because I'll give you a background on the update. Just before we proceed, if you are interested in getting the Hostgator Free SSL, go  through here . In July 2018, Google Chrome made an announcement to site visitors that they need to look out for sites that have Hypertext Transfer Protocol(HTTP), and that these websites would be marked as "not secured" on the chrome browser henceforth it and leaves web visitors at risk if they visit them. Google alerted web users that a website is completely secured only if it has an Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure(HTTPS) connection. Over the years, Google has ...

Motorola announced yesterday that that Android Pie  Update will reach eight phones sometime this fall according to The Verge. Android Pie is the newest OS from Google which was previously limited to Pixel phones and the Essential phone. This update would arrive on Moto Phones soon. The latest Android Pie features system-level gesture controls, expanded AI smarts, improved notifications, to mention a few. Moto E5  which launched earlier in 2018 and the Moto G5  an awesome phone from last year, are clearly missing from the lineup. Which means E5 and G5 owners are not on the latest Android Pie features. The following are Moto Phones expecting to receive the Android Pie: - Moto Z3 - Moto Z3 Play - Moto Z2 Force Edition - Moto Z2 Play - Moto X4  - Moto G6 Plus - Moto G6 - Moto G6 Play Google designed Android Pie because it saw the need to reduce notification overload and help users develop better relationships with their mobile devices. In the ...

Image source: The Verge Hey folks! Asus has announced the release of the new Zephyrus S gaming laptop , and it comes as some other laptop companies are constantly developing and building thinner laptops with even thinner bezels. The Zephyrus S just began on this journey and it's what it's designed for. The gaming laptop apparently is the company’s thinnest gaming laptop to date and an alternative to its other heavier Asus gaming laptops. The Zephyrus S laptop comes in two models, the first is actually sold only at Amazon. The first SKU will retail for $2,199, is equipped with GTX 1070 Max Q graphics, an 8th-gen Core i7 chip, 16GB RAM, a 15.6-inch 144Hz full HD screen with 3ms response time, and as well as a 512GB NVMe solid state drive. There isn't much attractive changes when you compare it to the original Zephyrus and the follow-up Zephyrus M. The notable changes are the thinner bezels and chassis, a smaller frame and yes, the touchpad, which is located on the...

Hi guys, have you heard the latest from Google? Well, Google wants to bring native hearing aid support for streaming on Android. The company announced today that it’s working teaming up Danish hearing aid manufacturer GN Hearing to create a new hearing aid spec for Android smartphones called Audio Streaming for Hearing Aids, also known as  ASHA . Usually, Bluetooth hearing supports have been easily compatible with iPhones, but too bad to see that Android fragmentation has made it difficult for hearing aid manufacturers to provide support to Android devices. The ASHA is built to be battery-efficient while providing high quality audio with low latency. Hearing aids making use of this spec will be able to connect to and stream from Android devices without the need to use another third-party device. ASHA is designed to enable Bluetooth hearing supports to be utilized the same way as headphones that are used to listen to music. Google already published the fresh Protocol...

Hi guys ! If you are up to date on the latest developments in the world of tech, you should know that 5G network is getting close to becoming a reality on our planet earth and the latest company to join the 5G party is Samsung. Samsung is speedily advancing in our world of technology with its new Exynos 5100 modem . Although It’s not the first major 5G modem to roll out. The first was Qualcomm X50 Modem , which was officially announced some years ago and and apparently has so many companies trying to use it in their 5G devices  according to claims from tech giant The Verge  . But Samsung’s popularity looks to be that by waiting for the spec to be finished, it’ll be well able to adhere to the 3GPP’s requirements. The new Exynos 5100 modem is compatible with old networks like, 2G, 3G, and 4G LTE all in a single chip. And it also supports both the sub-6GHz and mmWave portions of the electromagnetic spectrums which are used by the 3GPP’s 5G standard. There's more: ...

Google is currently preparing a software repair that will fully restore the fast-charge functionality of its 2016 Pixel devices. This update followed after users reported slower charging speeds  following the recent upgrade to Android 9 Pie. Apparently, Some third-party charging plugs no longer rapidly charge the Pixel XL the same way they did before Pie’s release; Google stated that its own bundled charger (and other chargers approved for USB Power Delivery) should still be charging devices quickly as normal. A Google Spokesperson told The Verge via email; "We’re aware of an issue where non-Power Delivery (PD) USB-C chargers no longer rapidly charge the 2016 Pixel and Pixel XL after the upgrade to Android 9 Pie. The 18W rapid charger included in-box is a PD charger and does not exhibit this behavior. We are verifying a fix for non-PD USB-C chargers and will roll it out in the coming weeks". People who experience this problem are only owners of the original Pixe...

Hey people! The latest in the tech world is that Sprint has joined hands with LG to cook something great for users. Sprint has officially announced  that it will join hands with LG to release a 5G smartphone for Sprint’s nascent next-gen network in the first half of 2019. Anticipating? Well, according to The Verge , There are actually no concrete information for the device other than the unclear release date and that LG will be building it. But it would be of great advantage if it happens because it would put deals in place for the devices that will support it when it officially rolls out. Sprint’s press unveiled highlights of its use of Massive MIMO technology as part of the 5G idea that the fresh unnamed LG phone will support. Since the company plans to  launch it's 5G network sometime in the first half of 2019 , it is a great strategy and idea and a great move ahead in technology.

Hi gadget enthusiasts! With Windows10 support, You might not have to squander on a Pixelbook if you're pining after a Chromebook that has Windows 10 support .  According to  Engadget ,  XDA - Developers have discovered  through source code that Campfire (the feature that would allow Chrome OS dual-boot Windows 10) would be available on more than one Chrome OS device. And this don't mean that all Google-powered PCs would get the option.  Hardware makers would have to see and verify that Windows worked properly, and it wouldn't be in question for the Chrome machines that only have a small amount of flash storage. From recent code Comments , there was a suggestion that you'd need to have at least 40GB of space, and apparently a lot of Chromebooks comes with 32GB or less. Luckily, you might not need to go through difficulties to turn it on. Also, You wouldn't need to enable Developer Mode which could put your PC's security in danger and you wouldn'...

Image source: ccpixs                           Hi folks! Intel is here with a new update about a leaked data. I'm guessing you are pumped to know what's new, considering the company is still   struggling to make 10-nanometer chips . According to claims from WCCFTech, Intel will likely launch its 9th-generation Core desktop processors on October 1st, beginning with unlocked models that could make Intel's eight-core performance more accessible. According to Engadget , Things to look out for would be the Core i9-9900K, the first mainstream desktop Core i9 chip -- you wouldn't have to pay a couple of dollars for an Extreme Edition CPU or X-Series. It would offer a 3.6GHz base clock speed, but may boost to 4.7GHz with all eight cores and would support up to 16 code threads. Meanwhile, The Core i7-9700K,would be the first mainsteam 8-core i7 part. And it would as well begin at 3.6GHz, but only that its boo...

Image source: Crackberry Blackberry have officially launched a new series on the 2nd of August, 2018. The series is called EVOLVE(Blackberry Evolve and Blackberry EvolveX). Both the Evolve and EvolveX have the popular 18:9 aspect ratios, large batteries, dual cameras, and they run on Android 8.1 as well. Well, here are the difference between the Blackberry Evolve and EvolveX: Category BlackBerry Evolve BlackBerry Evolve X Operating System Android 8.1 Oreo DTEK by BlackBerry Android 8.1 Oreo DTEK by BlackBerry Display 5.99-inch 18:9 FHD+ (2160×1080) LTPS display Gorilla Glass 5 5.99-inch 18:9 FHD+ (2160×1080) LTPS display Gorilla Glass 5 SoC Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 Eight Cortex A53 cores up to 1.8GHz Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 4×2.2GHz Kryo 260 + 4×1.8GHz Kryo 260 GPU Adreno 506 Adreno 512 RAM 4GB 6GB Storage 64GB 64GB Rear camera 13MP + 13MP RGB + monochrome 12MP (f/1.8, 1.4um) + 13MP (f/2.6, 1.0um) PDAF, LED flash, 4K video recordi...

Whatsapp have announced the addition of a great app to its app called "Group Video Chat" The announcement was made on the 31st of July, 2018 and this means it is now possible for users to video chat with multiple friends simultaneously. Indeed great stuff, huh? The App was quoted saying: "Over the last couple of years, people have enjoyed making voice and video calls on WhatsApp. In fact, our users spend over 2 billion minutes on calls per day. We’re excited to announce that group calls for voice and video are coming to WhatsApp starting today.” “You can make a group call with up to four people total – anytime and anywhere. Just start a one-on-one voice or video call and tap the new 'add participant' button in the top right corner to add more contacts to the call" "Group calls are always end-to-end encrypted, and we’ve designed calling to work reliably around the world in different network conditions. The feature is currently rolling...

Hey folks! Have you heard?? According to a UK analytic company , Madagascar, an African country with a population of 25 million people, now emerges as the country with the fastest broadband internet in Africa . At 24.9 megabits per second, they stand as the 22nd country with the fastest broadband internet in the world. Apparently, Madagascar do have their their largest internet provider(Telecom Malagasy) to thank. Telecom Malagasy built a 10,000km-long East African Submarine Cable System (EASSy) which happens to be an undersea cable and it stretches from Sudan to South Africa. The strange thing here is that although, Madagascar have the fastest broadband internet speed in Africa, only 2.1% of the country's population have access to the internet. The following is a list of Africa's Top 10 Fastest Internet Speeds 1. Madagascar-  24.9mbps 2. Kenya-            10.1 3. South Africa-   6.4 4. Cape Verde-    3.2 5...

Hi folks! Did you know that four of the technology giants are uniting to make it easier for users to download and export data between services?  Yes! that's the latest! The technology companies announced the DTP which means Data Transfer Project today, July 20 . Wondering what this Data Transfer Policy is all about?  Well, the DTP is an open-source idea initiated to create new tools that help people move their information across different web platform easily. According to Engadget , Google, Facebook, Microsoft and Twitter have published a White paper  that extensively explains their vision and plans for a flexible " data portability ecosystem ". The group says the DTP will use series of data that transforms property APIs into data packets that are easy to understand. These adapters will come in both import and export forms as well as authentication adapters that will be used for verifying and protecting users information. Although the DTP is in...

The internet cost/speed in Nigeria is still a problem for users but it certainly didn't stop users from constantly browsing the Internet. The number of internet users in Nigeria increased further in May, 2018 with the number reaching 103 million according to the NCC. This figure is evidently different from the result in 2012 when Nigeria recorded 28million internet users in the country. Yes I'm among those folks who believe the internet cost/speed in Nigeria is way too expensive and has had a lot if people stuck without internet connection because they cannot consistently afford it. It has been revealed by QZ that the monthly broadband packages in Nigeria cost more than the minimum wage. If you would like to see a comprehensive list of African countries that have the most expensive internet, Click here . While it's good to see this impressive result(increase in internet usage) in Nigeria, I feel the major attention now should be on the NCC.  They need to eff...

Fortniteintel Fortnite lovers out there you have something to be very happy about now as Epic Games just brought Playground online on Monday evening, July 2nd after a little delay due to technical issues. Wondering how the "Playground" works?  Well, Playground is actually an instance of the Fortnite map that'll host at most four players at the same time. In this mode, you'll have 60 minutes to practice every of your building strategies and tactics before the dangerous storm starts shrinking in the final 5 minutes of play. You will also be able to shoot your teammates. There are a bunch of llamas, chests and ammo boxes all over the place in order to keep you well equipped throughout the game. Epic games posted on Reddit  promising that it would release a detailed and comprehensive postmortem to allow players get acquainted with the obstacles it faced when it previously enabled the limited time mode.  The post also lets players see the need to switch their...

The investigation of Facebook's role in the Cambridge Analytica Scandal is not over yet as FBI, the Securities and Exchange Commission(SEC), and the Federal Trade Commission(FTC) are also investigating. Back in May, The New York Times reported that the FBI and DOJ are focusing on the political consulting firm, but it looks like the probe is way bigger than that. The Federal Agencies are currently looking into any mismatch in the recent stories told by folks who were involved, plus Facebook's CEO's testimony to the Congress. The investigation is still ongoing and we can only wait for more info or developments to know if the agencies are going to decide to place a penalty on Facebook or file charges. According to the The Washington Post , these Federal Investigators are working together to find out Facebook's involvement with Alexander Kogan's activities three years ago. Kogan is a researcher who built the Thisisyourdigitallife app, and it is this app th...

It's no news that most Mac Book and Mac Book Pro users have long been complaining about their keyboards not working the way they ought to. I understand how it feels to have a Mac Book and find it difficult to use certain keys on the keyboard, it can be very annoying. But not to worry, Apple launched a new Keyboard Service Program today, June 22. The service program is available for only users who's keyboard letters or characters suddenly repeat itself or refuse to appear at all or users who's keys feel "sticky" and don't respond in the right manner. Apple says that users that face this issues would be eligible to get free repairs . Some users have also complained and reported that the Butterfly Switch installed in recent Mac Book and Mac Book Pro Models has some bugs. Good news-  If you have already paid to get your keyboard fixed, you are free to request refund. The 12-inch Mac Book that were produced between 2015 and 2017 would be eligible ...

For those who have used the Snapchat camera-eyewear, you wouldn't want to miss the latest update on the spectacle. Obviously, the Snapchat eyewear has always had the ability to export photos and videos online but these files only used to come out in one particular form(Round with a white frame). Now the Snapchat spectacle has been updated and it now comes with flexible export options for you to choose from. The following are the new updates on the spectacle: 1. The eyewear now lets you export media within Memories by just touching a "Spectacles Story", Then a window would pop up showing you options to choose the format you want.  But you should have it at the back of your mind that if you rotate your phone when posting on Snapchat, they will appear as full-screen video clips and photos . But they will still remain the same shape and size if posted on other platforms regardless of how you view them. 2. The spectacle can now generate widescreen and square...