Technology
Apple and Samsung agree to drop cases outside the US
August 6, 2014
Apple and Samsung agree to drop cases outside the US
The two biggest competitors in the smartphone and tablet PC market have sued each other over a range of patent…
Facebook in big Africa push
August 1, 2014
Facebook in big Africa push
A new app will give mobile phone users in Africa access to Facebook and other websites for free, connecting them to…
Android flaw exposes phones to malware
July 29, 2014
Android flaw exposes phones to malware
An Android flaw has been uncovered that lets malware insert malicious code into other apps, gain access to the user’s…
UN queries mass surveillance by governments
July 19, 2014
UN queries mass surveillance by governments
A UN human rights watchdog has warned that too many governments are allowing ‘mass surveillance programmes’ which allow them access to…
Naked selfies extracted from old phones
July 14, 2014
Naked selfies extracted from old phones
Thousands of pictures including “naked selfies” have been extracted from factory-wiped phones by a Czech Republic-based security firm. The firm,…
Brazil defeat breaks Twitter record
July 10, 2014
Brazil defeat breaks Twitter record
Brazil’s 7-1 loss to Germany in the World Cup semi-finals has become the most discussed sports game on Twitter so…
Tech giants team up on standards for household gadgets
July 8, 2014
Tech giants team up on standards for household gadgets
Samsung Electronics, Intel Corp and Dell have joined to establish standard ways for household gadgets like thermostats and light bulbs…
Google to launch health app
June 15, 2014
Google to launch health app
Google is developing a new service that will combine information from health apps and personal fitness devices, according to Forbes.…
Mobile app to tackle power cuts
June 13, 2014
Mobile app to tackle power cuts
A mobile app developed by local technology start-up Kode Fusion GH will help Ghanaians be better equipped to deal with power…
Maintenance works at Weija postponed
June 9, 2014
Maintenance works at Weija postponed
Maintenance works at Weija have been postponed. The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has rescheduled the restoration of water supply…