Technology integrated into our lives so much, that it becomes impossible to remember what our lives looked like before this technological take-over, and it's hard to imagine what it would look like without it. It's easy to take for granted the smartphones and the applications that are now an integral part of our lives, that we don't really stop to think how much these apps … [Read more...] about The 7 Most Influential Apps of the Decade
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No Place like Home: How Jessie Turned an Old Bus into Her Dream Home
We all need a place to call a home. For some, what makes a home are the four walls surrounding it and for others it’s the people they share it with, but whatever the definition may be, we all need a roof over our heads, and a place to welcome us at the end of the day. In the past few years, the minimalism trend hit us like a wave, and people decided they don’t need much in … [Read more...] about No Place like Home: How Jessie Turned an Old Bus into Her Dream Home
Jessie Lipskin Made Her Dream Come True by Turning an Old Bus Into Her Dream Home
After the minimalism trend hit us like a wave, it was followed by a new trend: tiny homes. Have you ever dreamed of exchanging your house for a smaller, mobile version that you can drive anywhere? Jessie Lipskin took this trend to the next level, and realized a dream when she turned an old Greyhound bus into a home that most people can only dream of! … [Read more...] about Jessie Lipskin Made Her Dream Come True by Turning an Old Bus Into Her Dream Home
Jessie Lipskin Made Her Dream Come True by Turning an Old Bus Into Her Dream Home
We all need a place to call a home. For some, what makes a home are the four walls surrounding it and for others it’s the people they share it with, but whatever the definition may be, we all need a roof over our heads, and a place to welcome us at the end of the day. In the past few years, the minimalism trend hit us like a wave, and people decided they don’t need much in … [Read more...] about Jessie Lipskin Made Her Dream Come True by Turning an Old Bus Into Her Dream Home
Check! Get More Done with These Handy Productivity Apps
Any.do Any Do App Our unique list of productivity apps starts with a TechCrunch recommendation - "a must have app" - and for good reason. Any.do helps you get and stay organized. Bonus: Add tasks by voice, with a smart auto-suggest, by email, or through integrations with Alexa and more. You Totally Rock You Totally Rock App Inspiration at your fingertips. This mindset … [Read more...] about Check! Get More Done with These Handy Productivity Apps
25 Apps That Will Save You Money
Thrillest These apps can all be used to help save money in all areas of your everyday life. Many of them are also free! GasBuddy Itunes App Store This app can be used to help locate the cheapest possible gas in your current area. With the high prices of gas, this can really save quite a bit of money. Users help update local gas prices, which also enters them to win prizes. … [Read more...] about 25 Apps That Will Save You Money
2017 Cars On the Road to Becoming Highly Valued Collectibles
Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta laurenfix This 3.4 million dollar car, is a convertible version, of a previously released Ferrari model. Very few were made, making this car rare. It has already been sold out. Limited edition Ferraris like these have been known to sell for many millions more than their original price. If you got a few million to spend, pick up this car to make a few … [Read more...] about 2017 Cars On the Road to Becoming Highly Valued Collectibles
25 Insanely Appealing Game Apps for the Best Party Ever
Bluff Wars Download Think you can deceive your friends? Then try Bluff Wars, a popular adult game. It's hysterical. It's absurd. It's pure deception! In this game of wits and trickery, you earn points for guessing the correct answer, as well as bluffing opponents into believing your made-up answer. Jackbox Party Packs Download This threequel to the party game … [Read more...] about 25 Insanely Appealing Game Apps for the Best Party Ever
27 Things Most People Don’t Know About Drones
UAV Drones are unmanned aircrafts. The are also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) or Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems (RPAS). They originated in the military. … [Read more...] about 27 Things Most People Don’t Know About Drones
Facebook Introduces Video Calling To Whatsapp Features
Video calling has been added to Whatsapp features. This was made known yesterday by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg on his official Facebook page. According to Zuckerberg he said the tech company will make sure it works even in places without a strong network. In his words: "Today we're bringing video calling to WhatsApp. Voice calling has grown quickly, and video calling … [Read more...] about Facebook Introduces Video Calling To Whatsapp Features
How Yahoo ‘Screwed Up’ Countless Of Business Opportunities
Verizon is about to conclude the $4.83 billion takeover of Yahoo - a company that once defined the internet. The pioneer in search and web content, who was once the biggest name on the world wide web. Verizon will now combined Yahoo with AOL, who itself is another faded internet star, which Verizon also bought last year. SEE ALSO: Google Matched Content – Any … [Read more...] about How Yahoo ‘Screwed Up’ Countless Of Business Opportunities
Google New Gmail Features Will Warn Users Of Security Risks
Google has beef up it Gmail security features making the Gmail more secure for users. The new security features will warn users Of security risks like if someone sends you an email that was sent from an insecure service, a red ‘unlock’ icon will alert you. Gmail users will begin to see warnings if they click these links, further extending this protection to different web … [Read more...] about Google New Gmail Features Will Warn Users Of Security Risks
Instagram To Change How You View Your Feed’s Photos And Videos
Instagram set to change how you view your feed's photos and videos this means that your feed’s photos and videos will soon be showing up in order of what the site believes you’ll engage with the most. Instagram announced the change on its blog earlier, saying: “The order of photos and videos in your feed will be based on the likelihood you’ll be interested in the content, … [Read more...] about Instagram To Change How You View Your Feed’s Photos And Videos
Email Inventor Ray Tomlinson, Dies At 74
Internet pioneer Ray Tomlinson, who is credited with the invention of email has died at the age of 74, he died on Saturday morning. The US computer programmer came up with the idea of electronic messages that could be sent from one network to another in 1971. His invention included the ground-breaking use of the @ symbol in email addresses, which is now standard. Ray … [Read more...] about Email Inventor Ray Tomlinson, Dies At 74
SwiftKey Developer Sold His Predictive Text App To Microsoft For $250 Million
App developer named Jon Reynolds has reportedly sold his Predictive text app SwiftKey to Microsoft for a $250 million. According to Dailymail Jon Reynolds founded his predictive text app with fellow Cambridge graduate Ben Medlock in 2008, when they were both still in their 20s. SwiftKey uses artificial intelligence to adapt to the way the phone user types, predicting the way … [Read more...] about SwiftKey Developer Sold His Predictive Text App To Microsoft For $250 Million
Google To War Against Fake Download And Play Buttons In Ads
Google to act against fake download and play buttons that aims at deceiving users to download or play content they don't intend clicking. Users pressing the wrong buttons (and there are millions of them) often end up on dodgy sites pushing unwanted software or offering get rich quick schemes, subscription traps, or worse TorrentFreak stated. But now, thanks to Google, their … [Read more...] about Google To War Against Fake Download And Play Buttons In Ads
Facebook Bans Sales Of Guns On Its Site
Social media giant Facebook, has ban private individuals from advertising guns on Facebook and Instagram. The photo-sharing service company said but Licensed firearm retailers will still be able to advertise on the site. The move comes three weeks after US President Barack Obama unveiled new restrictions on gun purchases. Facebook already prohibits people from offering … [Read more...] about Facebook Bans Sales Of Guns On Its Site
Top 10 Most Desired Expensive Cars Of 2016 For Top Executives
This top 10 expensive cars are so likable and desirable that everyone would like to buy if only he or she can afford it. They are not necessarily the most expensive cars in the world but sure command plenty of buck as price tag. If you don't own any of these cars yet, you need to buy one before you turn 40 or shortly after you turn 40 because life begins at 40. Like I said … [Read more...] about Top 10 Most Desired Expensive Cars Of 2016 For Top Executives
Getting Acquainted With Acronyms Used By Teens On Social Media
Getting Acquainted with Acronyms used by teens on internet, social media and texting apps. Imagine sitting next to your girl and she's $ex texting without you having an idea of what she's doing even when you can see her SMS. would you be able to interpret this message if she/he writes I'LL GNOC as soon as 99? See the list of some of these acronyms you need to know … [Read more...] about Getting Acquainted With Acronyms Used By Teens On Social Media
Rusty Porsche Abandoned In A California Barn Sold For Over $150k On eBay
If you are among those doubting the power of the internet and what it's possible through it, you better think again. What would have been done with a rusted 1955 Porsche car that had laid wasted for 41 years in a Californian bar? Well, in case you are wondering of what happened, the rusted-out remains of that outdated 1955 Porsche 356 Speedstar was actually sold for over … [Read more...] about Rusty Porsche Abandoned In A California Barn Sold For Over $150k On eBay
List Of Top Ten Ugliest Cars Ever Made In The World
List of top ten ugliest cars ever made. Though we love to own cars which is all by necessity rather than choice. Take a look at these randomly listed ugliest cars ever made and see of your choice car is included, and as you check through them, I believe it would heighten your appreciations for what the technicians all over the world are doing just for you to have the most … [Read more...] about List Of Top Ten Ugliest Cars Ever Made In The World
Self-Driving Google Car Pulled Over For Driving Too Slowly In California
A police in California recently pulled a car over for driving 10 mph only to discover that the car had not driver inside. Th Mountain View Police Department in the San Francisco Bay Area said that an officer "noticed traffic backing up behind a slow moving car" on Thursday and pulled over what turned out to be an unoccupied Google Autonomous Vehicle. "The officer made … [Read more...] about Self-Driving Google Car Pulled Over For Driving Too Slowly In California
Google To Provide Free Internet Service Worldwide
Multinational technology giant company Google, is planning to provide free internet service worldwide through things like its new wireless service, Project Fi to cities around the World. Wired News report that Google is looking at providing free, high-speed Wi-Fi in cities around the world, and it has taken a cue on how to do this from New York City. The city has been busy … [Read more...] about Google To Provide Free Internet Service Worldwide
China Bans Their Armed Forces From Wearing Smartwatches
China has imposed a ban on its armed forces wearing smartwatches - such as the Apple Watch - after a solider was given one as a birthday gift. Secretive China already doesn't allow its 1.6 million troops to carry smartphones and banning other internet connected gadgets is a way, it says, to minimise security risks. A report carried in the People's Liberation Army Daily - the … [Read more...] about China Bans Their Armed Forces From Wearing Smartwatches
How Nauru President Banned Country’s Access To Facebook
The President of Nauru has banned his citizen from Using Facebook in the country. He says his country’s blocking off Facebook is about protecting children and to prevent $exual predators. The Nauruan government temporarily blocked the social media site two weeks ago in what it said was an attempt to stop [email protected] coming into the country. Nauruan opposition MPs and … [Read more...] about How Nauru President Banned Country’s Access To Facebook
MTN Renews Contract With Don Jazzy
MTN renews the contract with Don Jazzy today, making it three years in a roll. Few hours ago, Iyanya's contract was renewed then followed by Don Jazzy. This contract will keep Don Jazzy with the telecom brand for the next one year. Details of the contract was not disclosed to the media but we gathered from the lose circle that it is a huge one. The Mavin record boss is one … [Read more...] about MTN Renews Contract With Don Jazzy
Verizon Set To Acquire AOL In A $4.4 Billion Deal Valued At $50 Per Share
(Mashable) - The deal values AOL at $50 a share, which is 23% more than the company's average stock price over the past three months. AOL's stock jumped 18% in premarket trading after the news, while Verizon stock fell 1.3%, indicating that investors are more excited that AOL is being bought than that Verizon is doing the buying. Once a household name that provided many … [Read more...] about Verizon Set To Acquire AOL In A $4.4 Billion Deal Valued At $50 Per Share
EU Court says Skype sounds similar to Sky TV
Microsoft has lost a legal battle to trademark 'Skype' in Europe because it sounds too similar to 'Sky'. A European court ruled that the similarity was likely to cause confusion among customers between the online video chat service and BSkyB's satellite TV and broadband service. The legal squabble started back in 2005 when the broadcaster complained that Skype's branding was … [Read more...] about EU Court says Skype sounds similar to Sky TV
Court orders DSTV to suspend increase in subscription fees
A Judge of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, Justice C J Aneke, has granted an order of interim injunction restraining Multichoice from enforcing an increase in the cost of its different classes of pay TV, DSTV and GO TV until the determination of the motion on notice. According to DStv, “the annual price increase, usually in line with the current inflation is necessary … [Read more...] about Court orders DSTV to suspend increase in subscription fees
Meet the ex-factory worker who is now China’s richest woman
A former factory worker who was once earning less than $150 a month has been crowned China’s richest woman. Zhou Qunfei, 45, has gone from rags to riches to become another of the Far East’s many success stories. Born into a poor family in China’s central Hunan province, the determined businesswoman-turned-billionaire went from working the factory floor in an assembly line at … [Read more...] about Meet the ex-factory worker who is now China’s richest woman
Microsoft announces end of Internet Explorer
So we hope you can join us for a minute’s silence, after Microsoft announced that they’ll soon be doing away with the iconic browser in favour of a newer version, which is currently code named Project Spartan. Frustrated users have previously slammed the browser for being slow and bug-prone, and Microsoft once talked of changing the name of the browser to address “negative … [Read more...] about Microsoft announces end of Internet Explorer
Nigeria will generate 5,000MW from coal —Nebo
The Minister of Power, Professor Chinedu Nebo, says the recent development in the use of coal technology could help the Nation to generate additional five thousand megawatts of power. He stated this while receiving his counterpart from Ghana in Abuja. Professor Nebo said with Nigeria's endowment as owning the seventh largest coal deposit in the World, it should join other … [Read more...] about Nigeria will generate 5,000MW from coal —Nebo
CAE-AVIATION Company seeks ties with Nigerian Military
Luxembourg, a leading European based Aviation Company has sought ties with the Nigerian Armed Forces in providing full turnkey Airborne Ground Surveillance and Reconnaissance services (AGSR) to aid flight operations and intelligence gathering, especially in the maritime sector. The company’s main areas of specialization are Airborne Ground Surveillance and Reconnaissance, … [Read more...] about CAE-AVIATION Company seeks ties with Nigerian Military
Snowden uncovers plans by the US and UK Govt to spy on people globally
American and British spies hacked into the internal computer network of the largest manufacturer of SIM cards in the world, stealing encryption keys used to protect the privacy of cellphone communications across the globe, according to top-secret documents provided to The Intercept by National Security Agency whistle-blower Edward Snowden. The hack was perpetrated by a joint … [Read more...] about Snowden uncovers plans by the US and UK Govt to spy on people globally
Facebook users can now use their account even after death
Facebook now allow it users to use their account in their life-time and after-life. The biggest social network introduces a new feature on Thursday called "legacy contact". The feature is design in way that you can select a specific Facebook friend or family member who will be able to control certain aspects of your page, like your profile and header image, after you … [Read more...] about Facebook users can now use their account even after death
Warning: Smart TV might be Listening to your personal information
The policy explains that the TV set will be listening to people in the same room to try to spot when commands are issued. It goes on to warn: "If your spoken words include personal or other sensitive information, that information will be among the data captured and transmitted to a third party." The warning applies to TV viewers who control their Smart TV using its voice … [Read more...] about Warning: Smart TV might be Listening to your personal information
Konga emerges Most visited site in Nigeria
Online mall, Konga.com has been ranked as the most visited website in Nigeria in the latest Alexa rankings. This puts Konga.com ahead of the widely read Nairaland forum and other ecommerce players in the country today. Konga is ranking at number eight Alexa.com and number 7 on Similarweb. The only companies ahead of Konga in the rankings are international websites and social … [Read more...] about Konga emerges Most visited site in Nigeria
NCC announces MainOne Cable as infrastructure company for Lagos region
Dr Eugene Juwah, the Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), on Thursday said MainOne Cable won the licence as the infrastructure company (infraco) for Lagos region. Juwah made the disclosure at the 4th Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Industry Stakeholders’ Forum, organised by the Ministry of Communication Technology in Lagos. He … [Read more...] about NCC announces MainOne Cable as infrastructure company for Lagos region
Facebook and Instagram suffers temporary outrage
Facebook, the world's largest social network, and its Instagram photo-sharing site, suffered temporary outages around the world for up to an hour on Tuesday and the company said later that an internal software networking error was to blame. Facebook spokesman said “This was not the result of a third party attack. But instead occurred after we introduced a change that affected … [Read more...] about Facebook and Instagram suffers temporary outrage
How to Increase your Twitter Followers (Hot Tips)
How to increase your Twitter followers is a difficult question many have been asking, yet it's simple if you follow this practical hot tips. Twitter is one of the most desirable social network site for promoting brands and businesses. If your business isn't on Twitter, you aren't in business! If you are not on twitter, you are missing out on one of the world's biggest meeting … [Read more...] about How to Increase your Twitter Followers (Hot Tips)