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NIEEE - ZOOM WIBINAR ON DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

This is an audio extract from Zoom. Pardon the audio quality.
Speaking in a webinar organized by The Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NIEEE), in the short time given, I was able to share my thoughts on the topic,
Digital Transformation: A path to sustainable Economy.
With respect to the data and telecommunication sector, I could share key improvement metrics and the areas to tackle if we truly desire a more sustainable digital impact.

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Ep. 264 WhatsApp can now handle crypto transactions in-chat

Libra and Calibra may have suffered defeat post-2019, Novi on the other hand will succeed and may just be the key to commerce in Meta's metaverse. So, was the problem Libra as against USDP (Paxos Dollar) or the metaverse is inevitable? Hit the Play button for more.

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Ep 263 The role of Neuralink in the Metaverse

As human trials are set for 2022, Neuralink is definitely accelerating the future eventual adoption of its brain-machine interface chips. Can Nueralink be repurposed to find a place in the metaverse? Could it be the Matrix of the future - a bridge between the physical and the digital world? Hit the play button as I share my thoughts on this.


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Ep. 262 Will Smartphone cameras still put Professional photographers out of jobs?

A new wave of "CAMERA FIRST" smartphones are hitting the market and more will definitely be ushered as 2022 and beyond flagships. Phones beefed up with a ton of feature that makes you a bad-ass photographer. But, in the coming years, will smartphone cameras replace the need for digital (/DSLR) cameras? Dive into this episode as I share my thoughts.

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Ep. 261 Disappearing Messages - Who benefits more?

WhatsApp’s mission is to connect the world privately. How private can it get with the new & improved feature - disappearing messages? Who does this benefit more? Hit the play button for more. 

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EP 260 - The METAVERSE and Emergence of Web 3 - PART 1

Metaverse is one of the riders on the next generation of the internet, Web 3.0. What is the metaverse and how has it evolved thanks to web 3.0? Hit the Play button ...........

The sponsor of this Episode is OctaFX. ................ OctaFX Trading app is here: https://bit.ly/TTN100_OctaFX For more information, please visit the website: https://bit.ly/TTN_OctaFX Use promo code «TTN100» to double your deposit. ........................ Disclaimer: Investing involves a level of risk, we do not recommend investing without prior expertise. Notice: beware of scammers who copy our content and name, never send personal data or funds via messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, etc.)

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EP 259 - The Metaverse and the Limitless Opportunities it brings - Part 2

The Metaverse may appear to take some jobs but it will birth limitless jobs in the future. Does your current job find root in this digiverse? How can you position yourself for these opportunities? Hit the play button. ....................

The sponsor of this Episode is OctaFX. ................ OctaFX Trading app is here: https://bit.ly/TTN100_OctaFX For more information, please visit the website: https://bit.ly/TTN_OctaFX Use promo code «TTN100» to double your deposit. ........................ Disclaimer: Investing involves a level of risk, we do not recommend investing without prior expertise. Notice: beware of scammers who copy our content and name, never send personal data or funds via messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, etc.)

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EP 258 - The Metaverse - Its Currency and Challenges - Part 3

This episode highlights some cryptocurrencies to look out for as well as the challenges (metachallenges/Cons) of the metaverse. Will the E-naira find a ground in the metaverse?

The sponsor of this Episode is OctaFX. ................ OctaFX Trading app is here: https://bit.ly/TTN100_OctaFX For more information, please visit the website: https://bit.ly/TTN_OctaFX Use promo code «TTN100» to double your deposit. ........................ Disclaimer: Investing involves a level of risk, we do not recommend investing without prior expertise. Notice: beware of scammers who copy our content and name, never send personal data or funds via messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, etc.)

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EP 257 - Twitter Spaces finally rolls out session recording

This is a response to a similar feature on Club House called "Relays". This is good. Users benefit from competition. 

The sponsor of this Episode is OctaFX. ................ OctaFX Trading app is here: https://bit.ly/TTN100_OctaFX For more information, please visit the website: https://bit.ly/TTN_OctaFX Use promo code «TTN100» to double your deposit. ........................ Disclaimer: Investing involves a level of risk, we do not recommend investing without prior expertise. Notice: beware of scammers who copy our content and name, never send personal data or funds via messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, etc.)

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Ep 256: CYBERSECURITY - WHAT IS A SECURITY KEY

The evolution of attacks/hacks means our methods of mitigation must evolve as well. A physical security key is a tool everyone must have thanks to FIDO U2F (Fast Identity Online Universal 2-Factor). ................The sponsor of this Episode is OctaFX. 
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For more information, please visit the website: https://bit.ly/TTN_OctaFX
Use promo code «TTN100» to double your deposit. ........................   Disclaimer: Investing involves a level of risk, we do not recommend investing without prior expertise. Notice: beware of scammers who copy our content and name, never send personal data or funds via messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, etc.)

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Ep. 255: The E-Naira Properly Explained - Part 2

In this episode, few Nigerians voiced their opinions and concerns over the E-Naira. Overall, it covers, challenges the E-Naira will face; integration, adoption, rejection, and other expectations. 

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Ep. 254: The E-Naira Properly Explained - Part 1

While the October 1st launch of the E-Naira app has been shifted, the first half of this podcast dissects the meaning of digital currency - what it is, how it works, how effective compared to FIAT, how it can be acquired and managed. #ENaira #DigitalCurrency #CBDC

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Ep. 253: My random thoughts on the state of the Naira

Yes, I have been affected by the crazy parallel exchange rates of the Naria/Dollar clash. Here are my random thoughts as well as some opinions of some callers who share the impact of the current state of Naira on their lives. A random podcast indeed.

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Ep. 252: CYBERSECURITY - What is Bug Bounty 

As more and more threat surface increases daily, this episode dives into bug bounty as a way of encouraging cybersecurity professionals to report bugs/vulnerability as devices, systems, and networks evolve. The Tecno Security Response Center (SRC) and Hackerone are areas also covered in this episode. 

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Ep. 251: Awesome News - Standardization of Charging Ports by the EU

The European Commission is close to enacting a law forcing electronics manufacturers to adopt the USB-C or USB Type-C as a way of standardizing charging ports. This episode also focuses on the impact of this on the iPhone. 

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Ep. 250: New YouTube Feature - Download Option and Picture-in-Picture (PiP)

After about 7yrs, the YouTube video download option is rolling out to desktop users. PiP is also coming to iOS.

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Ep 249 - Ouch! Fake COVID-19 vaccination cards

In times like this, we always find a way to profit from anything or everything. Fake vaccinations cards are going for sale and this is crazy. 

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Ep. 248: Space debris and Privateer space

Privateer space founded by Apple's co-founder, Steve Wozniak is on a mission to clean up space. But what does this mean? Here are just my random thoughts.

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Ep. 247: Payment nightmare using woocommerce in Nigeria

As Naira devalues, do you keep changing prices on your website or do you simply collect fees in dollars? This is just a reflection of the challenges I have had for a while now.

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Ep. 246: iPhone 13 in a brief

iPhone 13 mini, 13, 13 pro and 13 pro max boast amazing specs. My favorite feature within. Hit the play button for more. 

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Ep. 245: The Era of Smartglasses and its use case

It's time for optics. It's a new era where smartphones may become obsolete. It is an era of smartglassed. This is an episode you need to listen to. Awesome all the way. 

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Ep. 244: UPDATE - COVID 19 VACCINATION IN NIGERIA

As more vaccines are procured by the federal government; have you been vaccinated?
This episode is sponsored by the Ondo State Ministry of Information and Orientation with support from UNICEF. 

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Ep. 243: Telegram now offers unlimited livestream - How to cash in on this

Telegram v8.0 iOS and Android update, as well as v3.0.1 on the web, is offering unlimited live stream capabilities. Learning institutions can cash in on this, churches, global events, TV/Radio stations as well as starting your own TV Station. This is too good to be true. This episode dissects the opportunities and usefulness of this new update. 

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Ep. 242 Nigerian Government approves Policy for 5G Deployment

2019 was for the 5G test. This is 2021, the policy for 5G deployment has been approved. 5G deployment is here to stay in Nigeria. This episode covers the advantages of 5G and in comparison to Starlink Internet from SpaceX. Is there a competition here? Are there health implications of 5G? Hit play to listen. 

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Ep 241: Should these Loan Apps come for you in this manner? (Live Session)

In this age of easy access to loans through apps, how do these loan companies get back their money? This episode also samples feedback from a live audience via phone calls. Very interesting.

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Ep 240: UPDATE - MTN E-SIM ROLLS OUT

MTN leading the charge by rolling out e-sims in line with the NCC approval to test its workability. Hit the play button to know if you stand a chance to use an E-SIM.

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Ep 239: Twitter Rolls Out its Font - Chirp and improves app UI

Twitter is in the news for so many cool and sleek reasons. Feels good to see the new font in use.

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Ep 238: Snapdragon 898 - Unofficial Update.mp3

Some performance upgrades and a little bant on other SoCs. Hit the play button.

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Ep. 237 - The need to embrace e-voting and e-transmission for elections

In 2015, I was an INEC Ad Hoc staff serving the role of a Presiding Officer (PO) in a Ward in Rivers State. This podcast contains my experience in the field and why I believe we must explore and embrace E-Voting using EVMs (and maybe voting remotely in the nearest future) and E-Transmission of results. If you haven't taken part in any electoral process, you may not understand my little rant and call for the adoption of technology to reduce cost and improve the already flawed system.

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Ep. 236 - Social Engineering tactics scammers use to gain access to your Facebook

Hackers or scammers are constantly improving their tactics daily in other to compromise your data or gain access to your device ultimately gaining the trust of more intended victims. Facebook is not left out. This podcast covers such schemes.

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Ep. 235: Steps in Obtaining a drivers license in Nigeria - VIO and FRSC

Wondering the steps to take in obtaining or renewing your driver's license in any state in Nigeria? Here, Engr. Victor Adeseluka, Deputy Director of Vehicle Inspection Services, Ondo State clarifies all steps involved.

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Ep. 234 - Google Lens arrives desktop on Chrome v92

After a long wait, Lens is coming to the desktop with integration into Chrome. This is how it's gonna work.

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Ep. 233: Google Switching to App bundles and how this affects Windows 11

Google moving from apk to aab format for android mobile apps also has indirect implications for Huawei as well. 

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Ep. 232: CYBERSECURITY - PART 5 - Ransomeware Attack and data recovery

It is said that there is a victim of Ransomeware every 11 seconds in 2021 compared to 40 seconds in 2016. This is an important cybersecurity subject. This podcast covers what it is, mitigation tools, and best practices. 

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Ep. 231: VRAM - Increasing the RAM of an Android Phone

No need to root your phone or use third-party apps to increase the RAM of your smartphone. There is a way out now. Let's discuss the before and after. (roehsoft ram expander)

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Ep. 230: All WIndows 11 PC requirements - TPM and more

As exciting as it may be, Windows 11 isn't for all PCs, and here is why.

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Ep. 229: Do we need a 5G Smartphone yet in Nigeria?

5G has been tested in Nigeria but the infrastructure is yet to be put in place. With this in mind, is there any point in spending money on a smartphone running on 5G? Here are my thoughts in a brief. 

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Ep. 228: Rumours Confirmed - Infinix Zero X on the way

A 160W wired + a 50W wireless charging with a 108MP main camera should give you an assurance that Infinix is here for business. Taking on giants and testing a much bigger market. This is what flagship should be like. 

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Ep. 227: MYEXTRASHEET - A digital solution helping students distribute resources and share skills

Meet the five co-founders (Kayode Temiloluwa, Shoyemi Samuel, Adegoke Oluwadamilare, Power Kayode Precious, Adegbemiro Glory) of Myextrasheet (www.myextrasheet.com); an online repository that connects you to people, resources, and opportunities. A solution that would improve the educational system in Nigeria and connect students from all over the world. 
You can share your skills as a student on the platform for businesses to key into; share academic resources, download or keep files, connect with other students in your department/faculty as well as those who share the same interest as you. 

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Ep. 226: Microsoft announces Windows 10 End of Life - October 2025

While we await the release of Windows 11, Microsoft has announced Windows 10 EOL. A Win 11 build appeared online as well.

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Ep. 225: New renders show Infinix working on a new smartphone redesign.

Are we expecting a new smartphone redesign from Infinix with a 160W Charging brick? A new note?

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Ep. 224: Spotify Greenroom vs Clubhouse and Spaces

Spotify is launching Greenroom. Aside from coming to compete in the drop-in audio space, it is bringing something new to the table. Something amazing that would interest creators out there. 

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Ep. 223: Google rebranded GSuite to Google Workspace

Google will be housing its free and paid services under "Workspace"; a rebranded Gsuite but this time, workspace is for everyone.

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Ep. 222: Facebook in the News - Deepfakes, Podcast, and Smartwatch

Facebook is in the news for great reasons with a reverse engineering method to uncover deepfakes, a rumoured podcast for pages and a smartwatch coming next summer. 

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Ep. 221: CYBERSECURITY - PART 4 - Economic Importance of Twitter Ban and VPN Usage

A lot of businesses have strong marketing and sales model built on Twitter.... So, what is the economic and global impact of banning Twitter and the upsurge of VPN usage in Nigeria? This podcast is a collection of thoughts and meaningful conversations we need to engage in.

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Ep. 220: CYBERSECURITY - PART 3 - VPN Explained in Pidgin

As di kontri dey talk VPN upadan, I say make I use pidgin take scatter di mattar into pieces so una go understand am wella. VPN no be for only Twitter ooo. Dis podcast sweet pass ice cream.

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Ep. 219: CYBERSECURITY - PART 2 - Nigeria vs Twitter A.mp3

This is the first series of Nigeria Vs Twitter. The beginning and where it is now. I explained terms such as VPN also.

Music Credit: Hazy Song: Dreamer (https://soundcloud.com/hazy_music)

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Ep. 218: Six New WhatsApp Features rolling out soon

It's the age of updates and upgrades and Facebook is ticking the right boxes. Released and soon-to-come updates rolling out on WhatsApp, WhatsApp Business, Facebook, and Messenger. 

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Ep. 217: Is Microsoft teasing a new Windows Number - Windows 11?

Yea, I thought so too. Like you, I was so convinced Windows 10 is the last OS numbering from Microsoft. Seems, we may have Windows 11 soon. 

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Ep. 216: Twitter Blue rolls out in Canada and Australia

Changed your mind yet? At $2.99USD, $3.49 CAD, or $4.49 AUD per month, would you subscribe to the Twitter Blue Paid service?

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Ep. 215: NASA to return to Venus with two scheduled missions

NASA would embark on two missions to Venus to confirm a theory and to get a closer look at the hottest planet in our solar system. 

Music Credit - NASA: We are Going

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Ep. 214: Huawei and HarmonyOS 2.0 release - Honor devices not left out

HarmonyOS 2.0 is upon us. Accept or reject, but it's here. 

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Ep. 213: Instagram Reels getting desktop support

Status update and Reels support coming to Instagram desktop version. 

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Ep. 212: Will Google Pixel 6 rival S21 or iPhone 13

Google opting for its in-house SoC, WhiteChapel. Will this make all the difference? A rivalWhitechapel to S21 or the upcoming iPhone 13?

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Ep. 211: Infinix debuts its first laptop - INBook X1

Yes, it's a budget PC with some compelling specs. But is it worth it?

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Ep. 210: So weird that WhatsApp wants to sue the Indian Govt

WhatsApp new privacy terms and the new grounds!

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Ep. 209: The Crypto Market and Crazy ROIs

A person offering you 60% ROI may just be fueling your greed for more with less. Let's talk!

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Ep. 208: CYBERSECURITY - PART 1 - An Introduction

What is cybersecurity and how does this affect you?

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Ep. 207: Google IO 2021 Event - The Vitals

ICYMI: Here are the key announcements at the 2021 Google I/O event. Some vital information to munch on.

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Ep. 206: Google Pixel 6 and WhiteChapel - The Right Questions

What are the advantages of having an in-house chip for the Google ecosystem? 

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Ep. 205: Clubhouse now officially on Android OS

After exceeding 13M downloads on the AppStore, ClubHouse announces the Android version. Phewww.
A rival to Twitter Spaces. 

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Ep. 204: Its Past May 15th - Will WhatsApp Back down on its new privacy Policy?

Okay... this is where you ask the right question: "Will WhatsApp restrict or delete my account if I don't accept their new privacy policy?
Hit the play button for more.

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Ep. 203: Twitter introduces subscription model called Twitter Blue cost USD 2.99 per month

Would you be willing to subscribe to Twitter blue for $2.99/mth for exclusive offers on the bird app?

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Ep. 202: Space Race - China launches base core of its space station

Great news from China as it makes more effort into space and beyond; A Space Station is a nice ring to it. 

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Ep. 201: NASA Crew 2 mission

Crew 2 mission launched April 23rd, 2021 as we await a safe return of crew 1 on Saturday, May 1st, 2021. 

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Ep. 200: Huawei global smartphone sale drops - Not even in the top 5 of Q1 2021

Will Huawei still race back to the top with the US ban still in place?

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Ep. 199: Five new fonts coming to Microsoft Word to replace Calibri as default

After 13yrs, it's from time to move forward in other to select another default font for Microsoft Word aside Calibri. 

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Ep. 198: Reasons why we need Livestock database in Nigeria

A bill to create a livestock database has scaled second reading in the Senate. The national livestock bureau will be established for the purpose of livestock identification, cattle rustling control, registration, and livestock disease control.

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Ep. 197: NASA awards a $2.9 billion contract for SpaceX to build a lunar lander

Ahead of Blue Origin and Dynetics, NASA has awarded a contract to SpaceX to build a lunar lander for project Artemis. 

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Ep. 196: You can now upload 4k Images to your Twitter timeline

To enable uploading in higher resolution, you will need to go into  Settings and privacy > Data usage > High-quality images uploads and set it to either Mobile data & Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi only from the  default Never. This will cause the app to compress the image less before  uploading, which will increase the final resolution of the image but will also increase the upload file size and time it takes to upload the  file.  

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Ep. 195: RTX Voice from Nvidia - Amazing noise reduction tool

An amazing tool for streamers and podcasters. RTX voice is definitely a game-changer.

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Ep. 194: Instagram testing a new feature that enables you turn on or off seeing the likes on posts

Instagram is working on a feature (testing phase) that would allow you to hide or show the number of likes on your post. How do you feel about this?

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Ep. 193: WhatsApp Policy - What happens if you do not accept on or before May 15th

Whatever you feel about the new privacy policy, now is the time to consider staying or leaving WhatsApp. May 15 is about a month away. 

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Ep. 192: Catalog feature now available on WhatsApp Business desktop App

After rolling out the voice and video calling feature to WhatsApp Desktop, the catalog feature which enables product cataloging and sales have been released to WhatsApp Business desktop. Great news for business owners. 

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Ep. 191: Harmony OS 3.0 beta announced

As Huawei continues in its approach to creating its own ecosystem, the Harmony OS 3.0 beta has been announced. A day closer to the dream of knocking Android off the top someday.

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Ep. 190: China rolls out its digital currency - What does this mean?

China moves daily to break itself free from the hold of the US or its currency USD by launching officially its digital currency. It's an interesting time to be here. 

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Ep. 188: Banks take down MTN recharge channels - A retaliation?

Just a few weeks back, it was the telcos knocking off the USSD channels of banks due to debt. This time, in a scenario that looks like revenge, banks knock off all MTN airtime recharge channels. Hit the play button for more details

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Ep. 189: LG shutting down it's smartphonne division - So sad

With great ideas and form factor comes great responsibility. What did LG do wrongly and how have these actions led to the demise of its mobile phone division? Hit the play button. 

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Ep. 187: Twitter releases Spaces for Android ahead of Clubhouse - The race begins

Twitter spaces is officially now on iOS and Android and it is not bound to invite-only, unlike ClubHouse. Who would take the disruption crown/thorn eventually? Hit the play button to know more. 

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Ep. 186: As we bid farewell to Cortana on Android and iOS

Microsoft has announced the end of the road for Cortana on the Android and iOS platforms. This is expected as MS is not running Cortana at consumer levels on native devices it owns. Here are my thoughts on the journey so far. 

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Ep. 185: PAYPAL now accepts Cryptocurrency for US consumers

After the good news of Flutterwave accepting payment through PAYPAL on its platform, we are greeted with yet another good news. Available for US merchants, PAYPAL now accepts cryptocurrency on its platform. This is a good one for the crypto space. 

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Ep. 184: Cookies vs FLoC vs SWAN - Arent they the same?

Birds of the same feather FLoC together. Google after dumping cookies now releases FLoC which is a different kind of Ad targeting. This is achieved by grouping interest into cohorts. Hit the play button to learn more! #FLoC #SWAN #Cookies

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Ep. 183: UPDATE - Lagos - Ibadan Railway Line

This episode highlights a real-time experience of a user who boarded the train. Train fare, time of arrival, destination, etc. #LagosIbadanRail #LagosRail #IbadanRail

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Ep. 182: Twitter Subscription - undo Tweet and Super Follow

A new Twitter feature has been teased. Undo tweet allows you to recall a tweet after it has been tweeted. Also rolling out before the end of the year is Super follow; a service that allows you to charge your followers before they can access a certain tweet. 

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Ep. 181: Talking Tyres with Iyke

Ikechukwu Okoye holds a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from University of South Wales, UK. He has channeled fresh ideas into retail & wholesale of tyres. In this episode, he shares important information about tyres as gathered in his over 20yrs experience. #tyre #tire 

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Ep. 180: CBN, NCC and the N6.98k USSD Charge

After a long squabble between the telcos and financial institutions, the regulatory bodies; NCC and CBN have come up with a fee for all USSD transactions. A debt owed but now passed on to consumers. Hit the play button to listen more!

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Ep. 179: Twitter Spaces and Instagram Lite rolling out

Targeting emerging markets, Instagram Lite is Facebook's commitment of "not leaving anyone behind". The 2MB IG lite will however be stripped of data sucking features present in the main app such as AR and animated filters. Dark mode will be added subsequently. 

Music Credit: 
The Cavemen - Crazy Lover


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Ep. 178: Qualcomm releasing improved chipsets for PC soon

After an incredible run of its ARM-based processor, Qualcomm is working on improving the Snapdragon 8cx for desktop (notebook and 2-in-1). It hopes to take on the M1 chip from Apple. Can they?

Music Credit:
The Cavemen - Crazy Lover

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Ep. 177: The Huawei MateStation S - Specs as announced

Its time for Huawei to approach the global market with its desktop PC. With some baseline specs but the future is set on a solid foundation for the company. 

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Ep. 176: Cookies - Google's Profiling over tracking 

Google has finally made some clarifications on the previous press release stating that while it won't allow third party cookies on its platform, it will profile users rather than track their web activities. This is weird right?

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Ep. 175: What are cookies and why is Google no longer selling your data?

Its good news from Google. Kinda hard to know the search engine giant is letting go of one of its biggest source of revenue. Hit the play button for more cookies. *winks #cookies 

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Ep. 174: The 3rd was a charm for me - SpaceX Starship SN10 10km altitude test

Disappointing to watch the SN10 explode but above all, SpaceX got it right as compared to the landing of SN8 and SN9. Its a crucial moment for now and forever. SN11 will amaze us all. 

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Ep. 173: Let's give Google a big hug - Flutter 2.0 is here

With improved experience, flutter web development kit is out of beta. Flutter's code base would support foldables too. Excited for these and more? Hit the play button.

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Ep. 172: A Conversation changer - Microsoft Group Transcribe

In-person meeting just got better. Group Transcribe to the rescue. 

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Ep. 171: The Goodnesws - WhatsApp announces Audio and video call for WhatsApp Web

I am a lover of WhatsApp Web. I am excited video and audio functionality is coming to web. Awesome

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Ep. 170: Samsung now offer 4yrs Software updates to its top smartphone lineups

Samsung beats Google but adding one extra year to what Google offers its  Pixel users on generational software updates to its smartphone lineups.  Cool right?

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Ep. 169: Spotify in Nigeria - What does this mean for content developers

Will Anchor open the monetization feature to Nigeria content developers with Spotify now unlocked for Nigerians? Here are my thoughts in this episode. 

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Ep. 168: What we know so far about iPhone 13

Apple may yet again shock iOS lovers. May be not with a "no charger" in the box. Here are some leaks we know so far in this episode. 

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Ep. 167: How does a Windows 10 laptop with Exynos processor and AMD GPU sound?

By Q3 of 2021, Samsung hopes to release a laptop which is the resulting product of the partnership between the company and AMD in 2019. Fingers crossed!

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Ep. 166: SMART TVs - WebOS will now compete with GoogleTV

Android TV (now Google TV) will now have a stronger competition on the mainstream Smart TVs space as LG will now allow other TV manufacturers use its WebOS. Imagine the magic remote feature on another TV not branded by LG. 

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