<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Nigeria Digital News - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Nigeria Digital News news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening!]]></description><language>en-ng</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2022 15:55:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Texas sues Google over biometric recognition features]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US state of Texas filed a lawsuit against Google on Thursday, accusing the internet giant of harvesting large amounts of biometric data from people without their explicit consent, a claim rejected by the California-based company.<br />
Texas sues Google over biometric recognition features]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/texas-sues-google-over-biometric-recognition-features/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2022 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/texas-sues-google-over-biometric-recognition-features/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter to lay off nearly three-quarters of staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Massive layoffs appear to be on the horizon at Twitter, especially if billionaire Elon Musk completes his $44 billion purchase of the company, the Washington Post reported on Thursday.<br />
Twitter to lay off nearly three-quarters of staff]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-to-lay-off-nearly-three-quarters-of-staff/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2022 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-to-lay-off-nearly-three-quarters-of-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian watchdog fine Google $162 million over market dominance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google has been fined more than $160 million by India&rsquo;s anti-trust watchdog after a probe found the tech behemoth was abusing its commanding position in the local smartphone market.<br />
Indian watchdog fine Google $162 million over market dominance]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/indian-watchdog-fine-google-162-million-over-market-dominance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2022 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/indian-watchdog-fine-google-162-million-over-market-dominance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix to charge for extra users from 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix, an American subscription streaming service and production firm, has said it will begin assessing costs for password sharing in the early 2023 period.<br />
Netflix to charge for extra users from 2023]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/netflix-to-charge-for-extra-users-from-2023/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/netflix-to-charge-for-extra-users-from-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech firm unveils mobile app to secure devices]]></title><description><![CDATA[African tech-media firm Bit Bender Production Limited has released a mobile application, Verivault App, to the Nigerian market.<br />
Tech firm unveils mobile app to secure devices]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tech-firm-unveils-mobile-app-to-secure-devices/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 10:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tech-firm-unveils-mobile-app-to-secure-devices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police warn new recruits against reckless use of social media]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nigeria Police Force has warned its new recruits and other personnel against reckless and inappropriate use of social media platforms to promote indiscipline, unethical acts and unapproved activities either in an official or personal capacity.<br />
Police warn new recruits against reckless use of social media]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/police-warn-new-recruits-against-reckless-use-of-social-media/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/police-warn-new-recruits-against-reckless-use-of-social-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok raising age requirement for going live, introducing adult-only streams]]></title><description><![CDATA[TikTok is updating its livestream system to limit kids from going live and to allow streamers to only reach adults.<br />
TikTok raising age requirement for going live, introducing adult-only streams]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tiktok-raising-age-requirement-for-going-live-introducing-adult-only-streams/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2022 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tiktok-raising-age-requirement-for-going-live-introducing-adult-only-streams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West is buying ‘free speech platform’ Parler]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kanye West, the musician also known as Ye, is buying Parler, a social media platform that styles itself as a &ldquo;free speech&rdquo; alternative to Twitter.Kanye West is buying &lsquo;free speech platform&rsquo; Parler]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/kanye-west-is-buying-free-speech-platform-parler/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2022 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/kanye-west-is-buying-free-speech-platform-parler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brazilian court fines Apple $20m for selling iPhones without chargers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Brazilian court in Sao Paulo on Thursday fined the American multinational technology company, Apple Inc a sum of $20 million for selling iPhones without battery chargers in the South American country.<br />
Brazilian court fines Apple $20m for selling iPhones without chargers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/brazilian-court-fines-apple-20m-for-selling-iphones-without-chargers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Oct 2022 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/brazilian-court-fines-apple-20m-for-selling-iphones-without-chargers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk says SpaceX cannot fund Ukraine’s Starlink ‘indefinitely’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Billionaire Elon Musk has said his space exploration company SpaceX cannot &ldquo;indefinitely&rdquo; fund the Starlink internet service in war-hit Ukraine, days after a proposal to end the conflict that included the country ceding some territory to Russia called his support into question.<br />
Elon Musk says SpaceX cannot fund Ukraine&rsquo;s Starlink &lsquo;indefinitely&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/elon-musk-says-spacex-cannot-fund-ukraines-starlink-indefinitely/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2022 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/elon-musk-says-spacex-cannot-fund-ukraines-starlink-indefinitely/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW to use Amazon Web Services’ cloud platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[BMW will be the first automaker to use Amazon Web Services&rsquo; cloud software to manage data from its connected vehicles, the companies announced Thursday.<br />
BMW to use Amazon Web Services&rsquo; cloud platform]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/bmw-to-use-amazon-web-services-cloud-platform/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/bmw-to-use-amazon-web-services-cloud-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia adds Meta to ‘terrorist and extremist’ groups list]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russia on Tuesday added US tech giant Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, to a list of &ldquo;terrorist and extremist&rdquo; organisations, according to a database of the Federal Service for Financial Monitoring (Rosfinmonitoring).<br />
Russia adds Meta to &lsquo;terrorist and extremist&rsquo; groups list]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/russia-adds-meta-to-terrorist-and-extremist-groups-list/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2022 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/russia-adds-meta-to-terrorist-and-extremist-groups-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google’s partnering with Coinbase to let cloud customers pay in crypto next year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google is partnering with Coinbase to let customers pay for its cloud services in &ldquo;select&rdquo; cryptocurrencies (via CNBC). According to Coinbase and Google, crypto-based payments will become available to customers in the Web3 space early next year to start.<br />
Google&rsquo;s partnering with Coinbase to let cloud customers pay in crypto next year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/googles-partnering-with-coinbase-to-let-cloud-customers-pay-in-crypto-next-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2022 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/googles-partnering-with-coinbase-to-let-cloud-customers-pay-in-crypto-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India to press Apple, Samsung for faster 5G software upgrades in phones]]></title><description><![CDATA[India&rsquo;s government will push Apple, Samsung and other mobile phone manufacturers to prioritise rolling out software upgrades to support 5G in the country, amid concerns that many of their models are not ready for the recently launched high-speed service.<br />
India to press Apple, Samsung for faster 5G software upgrades in phones]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/india-to-press-apple-samsung-for-faster-5g-software-upgrades-in-phones/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2022 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/india-to-press-apple-samsung-for-faster-5g-software-upgrades-in-phones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon will invest €1 billion to electrify its delivery fleet in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon will spend &euro;1 billion over five years to electrify its delivery fleet in Europe, the retail giant announced. The money will be used to &ldquo;double&rdquo; the number of EVs in Europe to 10,000 vans and 1,500 &ldquo;electric heavy goods vehicles.&rdquo; The company has said it aims to be net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.<br />
Amazon will invest &euro;1 billion to electrify its delivery fleet in Europe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-will-invest-1-billion-to-electrify-its-delivery-fleet-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2022 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-will-invest-1-billion-to-electrify-its-delivery-fleet-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter suspends Kanye West account for anti-semitic comment]]></title><description><![CDATA[This weekend, after Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, entered the center of a content moderation issue started by Kanye West, now known as Ye, Elon Musk&rsquo;s unsettling, immature vision for Twitter was on full show.<br />
Twitter suspends Kanye West account for anti-semitic comment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-suspends-kanye-west-account-for-anti-semitic-comment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2022 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-suspends-kanye-west-account-for-anti-semitic-comment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West’s Twitter account suspended]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barely a few hours after Kanye West returns to Twitter as a result of a restriction on his Instagram account, he gets suspended too on the microblogging app.<br />
Kanye West&rsquo;s Twitter account suspended]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/kanye-wests-twitter-account-suspended/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2022 12:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/kanye-wests-twitter-account-suspended/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple to bring USB-C to AirPods and Mac accessories by 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple&rsquo;s preparing to adopt USB-C charging across its line of AirPods and Mac accessories within the next couple of years, according to a report from Bloomberg&rsquo;s Mark Gurman.<br />
Apple to bring USB-C to AirPods and Mac accessories by 2024]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-to-bring-usb-c-to-airpods-and-mac-accessories-by-2024/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2022 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-to-bring-usb-c-to-airpods-and-mac-accessories-by-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smartphones to use universal charger from 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[The EU parliament on Tuesday passed a new law requiring USB-C to be the single charger standard for all new smartphones, tablets and cameras from late 2024.<br />
Smartphones to use universal charger from 2024]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/smartphones-to-use-universal-charger-from-2024/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2022 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/smartphones-to-use-universal-charger-from-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria sues Facebook’s parent company Meta]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria says it has lodged a suit against Meta Platforms Incorporated (owners of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp platforms) and its agent AT3 Resources Limited at the Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial Division.<br />
Nigeria sues Facebook&rsquo;s parent company Meta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigeria-sues-facebooks-parent-company-meta/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2022 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigeria-sues-facebooks-parent-company-meta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Supreme Court to determine whether platforms can be sued for hosting terrorists]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court will take up two cases testing legal protections for apps and websites, according to a newly released list of orders. The first case is Gonzalez v. Google, a dispute over whether sites&rsquo; recommendation systems are covered by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. The second is Twitter v. Taamneh, which covers the standard for finding a site illegally supporting terrorists.<br />
US Supreme Court to determine whether platforms can be sued for hosting terrorists]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-supreme-court-to-determine-whether-platforms-can-be-sued-for-hosting-terrorists/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2022 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-supreme-court-to-determine-whether-platforms-can-be-sued-for-hosting-terrorists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google announces six new features on search]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google has announced six new features and developments on a search to help people gather and explore information in new ways.<br />
Google announces six new features on search]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-announces-six-new-features-on-search/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2022 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-announces-six-new-features-on-search/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google ‘predicts’ finalists of FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tech giant Google has mistakenly declared the final of the Qatar World Cup, placing Brazil and France in the tournament&rsquo;s finale.<br />
Google &lsquo;predicts&rsquo; finalists of FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-predicts-finalists-of-fifa-world-cup-2022-in-qatar/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2022 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-predicts-finalists-of-fifa-world-cup-2022-in-qatar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK threatens to fine TikTok £27 million over child privacy lapse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain on Monday warned it could fine TikTok &pound;27 million ($29 million) over a potential failure to protect children&rsquo;s privacy on the Chinese-owned video app.<br />
UK threatens to fine TikTok &pound;27 million over child privacy lapse]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/uk-threatens-to-fine-tiktok-27-million-over-child-privacy-lapse/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2022 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/uk-threatens-to-fine-tiktok-27-million-over-child-privacy-lapse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple begins manufacturing iPhone 14 in India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple has started assembling the iPhone 14 in India, according to reports from TechCrunch and Bloomberg. This marks the first time Apple has shifted production from China to India this quickly after the launch of a new iPhone.<br />
Apple begins manufacturing iPhone 14 in India]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-begins-manufacturing-iphone-14-in-india/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2022 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-begins-manufacturing-iphone-14-in-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix warns viewers about ‘Dahmer’ being ‘too disturbing’]]></title><description><![CDATA[With many viewers not even able to get through the first episode, Netflix has warned users about the graphic nature of their new Jeffrey Dahmer series.<br />
Netflix warns viewers about &lsquo;Dahmer&rsquo; being &lsquo;too disturbing&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/netflix-warns-viewers-about-dahmer-being-too-disturbing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Sep 2022 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/netflix-warns-viewers-about-dahmer-being-too-disturbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta ordered to pay Voxer $175 million for violating patents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta has been ordered to pay Voxer &mdash; creator of the Walkie Talkie messaging app &mdash; over $174 million in damages after a jury in Texas federal court found the social media giant guilty of violating two live-streaming patents with Facebook Live and Instagram Live.<br />
Meta ordered to pay Voxer $175 million for violating patents]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/meta-ordered-to-pay-voxer-175-million-for-violating-patents/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2022 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/meta-ordered-to-pay-voxer-175-million-for-violating-patents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S, Russia to resume joint space station flights in spite tensions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Space powers Russia and the United States are set to fly together to the International Space Station (ISS), the first joint mission since Moscow invaded Ukraine.<br />
U.S, Russia to resume joint space station flights in spite tensions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-russia-to-resume-joint-space-station-flights-in-spite-tensions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2022 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-russia-to-resume-joint-space-station-flights-in-spite-tensions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo to cut off Facebook, Twitter logins soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nintendo is ending support for account logins and creation through Twitter or Facebook (via Eurogamer). Starting October 25th, you&rsquo;ll have to log in using your Nintendo account username and password or through your linked Google or Apple account.<br />
Nintendo to cut off Facebook, Twitter logins soon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nintendo-to-cut-off-facebook-twitter-logins-soon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2022 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nintendo-to-cut-off-facebook-twitter-logins-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCC to generate N500 billion from 5G spectrums auctioning]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) says it plans to generate over N500 billion as revenue for the Federal Government from the auctioning of two 5G spectrums in 2023.<br />
NCC to generate N500 billion from 5G spectrums auctioning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ncc-to-generate-n500-billion-from-5g-spectrums-auctioning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2022 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ncc-to-generate-n500-billion-from-5g-spectrums-auctioning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google ‘mistakenly’ pays man nearly $250,000 without deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man identified as Sam Curry, a staff member of a cryptocurrency company, Yuga Labs, described the payment as baffling on his verified Twitter handle, @samwyco on Tuesday.<br />
Google &lsquo;mistakenly&rsquo; pays man nearly $250,000 without deal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-mistakenly-pays-man-nearly-250000-without-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2022 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-mistakenly-pays-man-nearly-250000-without-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MTN begins 5G commercial services in Lagos]]></title><description><![CDATA[MTN Nigeria this evening commenced commercial 5G launch in Lagos, with a promise to kick off national launch in Abuja soonest.<br />
MTN begins 5G commercial services in Lagos]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/mtn-begins-5g-commercial-services-in-lagos/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2022 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/mtn-begins-5g-commercial-services-in-lagos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eldee: Twitter toxic place full of angry people]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lanre Dabiri, aka Eldee, has stated that Twitter is filled with angry people, who are looking for ways to ruin people&rsquo;s day.<br />
Eldee: Twitter toxic place full of angry people]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/eldee-twitter-toxic-place-full-of-angry-people/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Sep 2022 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/eldee-twitter-toxic-place-full-of-angry-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta Oversight Board: Facebook’s automated image takedowns broken]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta&rsquo;s Oversight Board says the company should be more careful with automated moderation tools, criticizing it for removing a cartoon depicting police violence in Colombia. The decision arrived as the board took on a set of new cases, including a question about a video of sexual assault in India.<br />
Meta Oversight Board: Facebook&rsquo;s automated image takedowns broken]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/meta-oversight-board-facebooks-automated-image-takedowns-broken/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2022 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/meta-oversight-board-facebooks-automated-image-takedowns-broken/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discord rolls out new forum channels to help organize conversations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discord is launching its new Forum Channels feature today in a bid to help server owners organize conversations. Forum Channels act like threaded topics of conversation that direct Discord users to talk about a particular subject.<br />
Discord rolls out new forum channels to help organize conversations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/discord-rolls-out-new-forum-channels-to-help-organize-conversations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2022 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/discord-rolls-out-new-forum-channels-to-help-organize-conversations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google loses appeal against record EU antitrust fine]]></title><description><![CDATA[The European Union&rsquo;s second-highest court on Wednesday overwhelmingly upheld the EU&rsquo;s record fine against Google over its Android operating system for mobile phones, slightly reducing the fee for technical reasons.<br />
Google loses appeal against record EU antitrust fine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-loses-appeal-against-record-eu-antitrust-fine/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2022 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-loses-appeal-against-record-eu-antitrust-fine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google loses appeal over illegal Android app bundling, EU reduces fine to €4.1 billion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The EU has upheld a 2018 antitrust charge against Google, confirming that the company imposed &ldquo;unlawful restrictions&rdquo; on Android phone manufacturers in order to promote its search engine on mobile devices.<br />
Google loses appeal over illegal Android app bundling, EU reduces fine to &euro;4.1 billion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-loses-appeal-over-illegal-android-app-bundling-eu-reduces-fine-to-41-billion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2022 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-loses-appeal-over-illegal-android-app-bundling-eu-reduces-fine-to-41-billion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk’s latest reason to drop Twitter deal – whistleblower payment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk on Friday added a severance payment made by Twitter to a whistleblower to the list of reasons he feels entitled to walk away from his $44 billion deal to buy the social media platform.<br />
Elon Musk&rsquo;s latest reason to drop Twitter deal &ndash; whistleblower payment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/elon-musks-latest-reason-to-drop-twitter-deal-whistleblower-payment/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Sep 2022 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/elon-musks-latest-reason-to-drop-twitter-deal-whistleblower-payment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voice-operated smartphones target Africa’s illiterate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voice-operated smartphones are aiming at a vast yet widely overlooked market in sub-Saharan Africa &mdash; the tens of millions of people who face huge challenges in life because they cannot read or write.<br />
Voice-operated smartphones target Africa&rsquo;s illiterate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/voice-operated-smartphones-target-africas-illiterate/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Sep 2022 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/voice-operated-smartphones-target-africas-illiterate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brazil fines Apple $2.4 million, prohibits sale of iPhone without charger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple has been barred from selling iPhones without a charger in Brazil and fined more than $2 million over the issue, the government said Tuesday, after accusing the US tech giant of &ldquo;discriminatory practices.&rdquo;<br />
Brazil fines Apple $2.4 million, prohibits sale of iPhone without charger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/brazil-fines-apple-24-million-prohibits-sale-of-iphone-without-charger/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2022 09:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/brazil-fines-apple-24-million-prohibits-sale-of-iphone-without-charger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ethereum co-founder’s poll shows people want $100 lifetime .eth domains]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Ethereum Name Service (ENS) domains became more popular, the conversation has steered towards .eth domain pricing and what is considered to be a &ldquo;fair&rdquo; price to guarantee ownership for 100 years.<br />
Ethereum co-founder&rsquo;s poll shows people want $100 lifetime .eth domains]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ethereum-co-founders-poll-shows-people-want-100-lifetime-eth-domains/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2022 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ethereum-co-founders-poll-shows-people-want-100-lifetime-eth-domains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram removes PornHub’s account as pressure from campaigners grows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Instagram has removed the official account for PornHub as pressure from campaigners against the site grows.<br />
Instagram removes PornHub&rsquo;s account as pressure from campaigners grows]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/instagram-removes-pornhubs-account-as-pressure-from-campaigners-grows/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2022 11:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/instagram-removes-pornhubs-account-as-pressure-from-campaigners-grows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cloudflare blocks online forum due to ‘immediate threat to human life’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cloudflare, a website security and hosting provider, announced on Saturday that it had blocked Kiwi Farms, an online forum known for hateful content. In a post on Cloudflare&rsquo;s blog, the company said Kiwi Farms posed an &ldquo;immediate threat to human life,&rdquo; citing an increase of &ldquo;targeted threats&rdquo; over the past two days.<br />
Cloudflare blocks online forum due to &lsquo;immediate threat to human life&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/cloudflare-blocks-online-forum-due-to-immediate-threat-to-human-life/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Sep 2022 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/cloudflare-blocks-online-forum-due-to-immediate-threat-to-human-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Play removes Donald Trump’s social media app]]></title><description><![CDATA[The popular online store where people go to find their favourite app, called, Google Play has yanked off Truth Social, a social media app founded by Former US President Donald Trump over content moderation concerns.<br />
Google Play removes Donald Trump&rsquo;s social media app]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-play-removes-donald-trumps-social-media-app/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-play-removes-donald-trumps-social-media-app/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter starts testing tweet editing feature for paid subscribers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The feature is currently undergoing &ldquo;internal testing,&rdquo; and appears to mimic Facebook in its edit style, with a linked edit history for tweets that we saw in leaks earlier this year.<br />
Twitter starts testing tweet editing feature for paid subscribers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-starts-testing-tweet-editing-feature-for-paid-subscribers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-starts-testing-tweet-editing-feature-for-paid-subscribers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snap cancels several projects, lay off 20% of employees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snap is laying off around 20 percent of its more than 6,400 employees and canceling its original shows, in-app games, and several other projects as part of a corporate restructuring.<br />
Snap cancels several projects, lay off 20% of employees]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/snap-cancels-several-projects-lay-off-20-of-employees/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2022 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/snap-cancels-several-projects-lay-off-20-of-employees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minister challenges Nigeria’s Galaxy Backbone on more publicity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minister for Communication and Digital Economy, Prof Ali Isa Ibrahim Pantami, has challenged Nigeria&rsquo;s broadband service provider, Galaxy Backbone, on the need to intensify the publicity of its activities to Nigerians.<br />
Minister challenges Nigeria&rsquo;s Galaxy Backbone on more publicity]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/minister-challenges-nigerias-galaxy-backbone-on-more-publicity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2022 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/minister-challenges-nigerias-galaxy-backbone-on-more-publicity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk cites whistleblower to justify scrapping Twitter deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk&rsquo;s lawyers have filed a fresh notice to terminate his $44 billion buyout of Twitter, citing whistleblower testimony by the platform&rsquo;s former security chief as &ldquo;distinct&rdquo; justification for scrapping the deal.<br />
Elon Musk cites whistleblower to justify scrapping Twitter deal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/elon-musk-cites-whistleblower-to-justify-scrapping-twitter-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/elon-musk-cites-whistleblower-to-justify-scrapping-twitter-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Meet ‘steals’ Zoom’s trick to easily unmute]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Google carries out the needlessly complex process of combining both the Meet and Duo apps, now it&rsquo;s throwing a feature copied from Zoom in the mix.Google Meet &lsquo;steals&rsquo; Zoom&rsquo;s trick to easily unmute]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-meet-steals-zooms-trick-to-easily-unmute/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Aug 2022 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-meet-steals-zooms-trick-to-easily-unmute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook agrees to settle Cambridge Analytica privacy suit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook has reached a preliminary agreement in a long-running lawsuit seeking damages from the social network for allowing third parties, including the company Cambridge Analytica, to access users&rsquo; private data.<br />
Facebook agrees to settle Cambridge Analytica privacy suit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-agrees-to-settle-cambridge-analytica-privacy-suit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Aug 2022 10:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-agrees-to-settle-cambridge-analytica-privacy-suit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google opens door for Android apps that work across all devices]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a blog post, Google explains that it&rsquo;s launching a new cross-device software development kit (SDK) that contains the tools developers need to make their apps play nice across Android devices, and, eventually non-Android phones, tablets, TVs, cars, and more.<br />
Google opens door for Android apps that work across all devices]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-opens-door-for-android-apps-that-work-across-all-devices/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Aug 2022 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-opens-door-for-android-apps-that-work-across-all-devices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump social media platform faces financial woes, modest following]]></title><description><![CDATA[Signs are growing that Donald Trump&rsquo;s social media platform Truth Social is in financial trouble, with just a modest following six months after launching.<br />
Trump social media platform faces financial woes, modest following]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/trump-social-media-platform-faces-financial-woes-modest-following/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2022 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/trump-social-media-platform-faces-financial-woes-modest-following/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google’s Waze shutting down its carpooling service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google-owned navigation service Waze is shutting down its six-year-old carpooling service, citing shifting commuting patterns as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.<br />
Google&rsquo;s Waze shutting down its carpooling service]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/googles-waze-shutting-down-its-carpooling-service/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2022 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/googles-waze-shutting-down-its-carpooling-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter whistleblower to testify in US Congress over damning security revelations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter&rsquo;s former security chief Peiter &ldquo;Mudge&rdquo; Zatko will testify in Congress next month after he went public with damning allegations about the social media company&rsquo;s security practices and attempts to mislead regulators, the Washington Post reports.<br />
Twitter whistleblower to testify in US Congress over damning security revelations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-whistleblower-to-testify-in-us-congress-over-damning-security-revelations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2022 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-whistleblower-to-testify-in-us-congress-over-damning-security-revelations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk subpoenas ex-Twitter chief Jack Dorsey]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Twitter and Elon Musk prepare for their October 17th trial date in the Delaware Court of Chancery to argue over his attempt to break their $44 billion acquisition agreement, Musk&rsquo;s legal team submitted a subpoena for evidence from a familiar face: former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey.<br />
Elon Musk subpoenas ex-Twitter chief Jack Dorsey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/elon-musk-subpoenas-ex-twitter-chief-jack-dorsey/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2022 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/elon-musk-subpoenas-ex-twitter-chief-jack-dorsey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5G roll out: NCC grants MAFAB five-month extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mafab Communications, one of the two telecommunication firms that won the 5G spectrum licences in December 2021, has been issued a five-month extension for its roll out by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).<br />
5G roll out: NCC grants MAFAB five-month extension]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/5g-roll-out-ncc-grants-mafab-five-month-extension/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Aug 2022 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/5g-roll-out-ncc-grants-mafab-five-month-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia’s communications watchdog to punish TikTok, Telegram, Zoom, others]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russia&rsquo;s state communications watchdog Roskomnadzor will take punitive measures against a string of foreign IT companies, including TikTok, Telegram, Zoom, Discord and Pinterest.<br />
Russia&rsquo;s communications watchdog to punish TikTok, Telegram, Zoom, others]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/russias-communications-watchdog-to-punish-tiktok-telegram-zoom-others/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/russias-communications-watchdog-to-punish-tiktok-telegram-zoom-others/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook bans major US anti-vaccine group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook-owner Meta said Thursday it had kicked one of the most influential US anti-vaccination groups off the social media network for spreading COVID-19 misinformation. The Children&rsquo;s Health Defense (CHD), which has been a critic of Covid vaccines, immediately accused Meta of stifling its free speech rights. &ldquo;Facebook is acting here as a surrogate for the [&hellip;]<br />
Facebook bans major US anti-vaccine group]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-bans-major-us-anti-vaccine-group/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 17:19:22 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-bans-major-us-anti-vaccine-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple warns of flaw that lets hackers into iPhones, Macs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple is warning of a flaw that is allowing hackers to seize control of iPhones, iPads and Mac computers, and is urging users to install emergency software updates.<br />
Apple warns of flaw that lets hackers into iPhones, Macs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-warns-of-flaw-that-lets-hackers-into-iphones-macs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-warns-of-flaw-that-lets-hackers-into-iphones-macs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia sentences woman to 34 years in prison for tweeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Saudi woman has been sentenced to 34 years in prison for retweeting activists through her Twitter account and sharing posts that spoke in favor of the right of women to drive. Salma al-Shehab was a PhD candidate at the University of Leeds in the UK and was detained in January 2021 after returning to Saudi Arabia for a vacation<br />
Saudi Arabia sentences woman to 34 years in prison for tweeting]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/saudi-arabia-sentences-woman-to-34-years-in-prison-for-tweeting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2022 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/saudi-arabia-sentences-woman-to-34-years-in-prison-for-tweeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jumia launches platform to meet increased consumer demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jumia, has launched a quick commerce platform in Nigeria dubbed Jumia Food Mart to meet increased consumer demand for rapid delivery.<br />
Jumia launches platform to meet increased consumer demand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/jumia-launches-platform-to-meet-increased-consumer-demand/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2022 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/jumia-launches-platform-to-meet-increased-consumer-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Russia fines streaming site Twitch over 31-second ‘fake’ video]]></title><description><![CDATA[A court in Russia has fined streaming service Twitch 2 million roubles ($33,000) for hosting a short video containing what it calls "fake" information about alleged war crimes in the Ukrainian town of Bucha, Russian news agencies reported on Tuesday.<br />
Report: Russia fines streaming site Twitch over 31-second &lsquo;fake&rsquo; video]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/report-russia-fines-streaming-site-twitch-over-31-second-fake-video/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2022 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/report-russia-fines-streaming-site-twitch-over-31-second-fake-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snapchat’s paid users hit 1 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snap is finding early success with its paid subscription service Snapchat Plus. The company says it has amassed 1 million paid users since launching Snapchat Plus in late June.<br />
Snapchat&rsquo;s paid users hit 1 million]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/snapchats-paid-users-hit-1-million/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2022 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/snapchats-paid-users-hit-1-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reddit partners with FTX to help users manage community points]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2020, Reddit introduced community points as a way to reward users for contributing to a community. Reddit introduced collectible NFT (non-fungible token) avatars last month, and their corresponding points can be found on the Ethereum blockchain and kept in the "Vault," a blockchain-based wallet.<br />
Reddit partners with FTX to help users manage community points]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/reddit-partners-with-ftx-to-help-users-manage-community-points/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Aug 2022 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/reddit-partners-with-ftx-to-help-users-manage-community-points/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google apologises for brief outage caused by software update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google has apologised for a software update issue that caused a major international outage on Tuesday.<br />
Google apologises for brief outage caused by software update]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-apologises-for-brief-outage-caused-by-software-update/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2022 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-apologises-for-brief-outage-caused-by-software-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google drags Sonos to court over smart speaker, voice tech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google is striking back at Sonos with a pair of lawsuits alleging that the wireless speaker company is infringing on a number of its patents around smart speakers and voice control technology.<br />
Google drags Sonos to court over smart speaker, voice tech]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-drags-sonos-to-court-over-smart-speaker-voice-tech/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2022 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-drags-sonos-to-court-over-smart-speaker-voice-tech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter: Elon Musk gives condition for deal to go ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk said his planned $44 billion takeover of Twitter should move forward if the company can confirm some details about how it measures whether user accounts are &lsquo;spam bots&rsquo; or real people.<br />
Twitter: Elon Musk gives condition for deal to go ahead]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-elon-musk-gives-condition-for-deal-to-go-ahead/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Aug 2022 10:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-elon-musk-gives-condition-for-deal-to-go-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter: Elon Musk making up excuses to breach buyout deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter on Thursday said the notion Elon Musk was &ldquo;hoodwinked&rdquo; into inking a $44 billion buyout deal defies reason and the facts.<br />
Twitter: Elon Musk making up excuses to breach buyout deal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-elon-musk-making-up-excuses-to-breach-buyout-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2022 10:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-elon-musk-making-up-excuses-to-breach-buyout-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian government, Google partner to curb hate, false speech on YouTube]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government has met with Google to prohibit outlawed groups and their affiliations from using YouTube channels with a view to broadcasting information.<br />
Nigerian government, Google partner to curb hate, false speech on YouTube]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-government-google-partner-to-curb-hate-false-speech-on-youtube/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-government-google-partner-to-curb-hate-false-speech-on-youtube/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK parliament closes TikTok account over China concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK parliament on Wednesday closed its TikTok account after MPs expressed concern over the social media app&rsquo;s ownership by Chinese parent firm ByteDance.<br />
UK parliament closes TikTok account over China concerns]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/uk-parliament-closes-tiktok-account-over-china-concerns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2022 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/uk-parliament-closes-tiktok-account-over-china-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US judge: Rumble’s antitrust lawsuit against Google can proceed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A California judge says video service Rumble can proceed with the early stages of an antitrust suit against Google. Rumble sued Google in 2021, alleging that it favored its own YouTube video platform in search results and the Android operating system.US judge: Rumble&rsquo;s antitrust lawsuit against Google can proceed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-judge-rumbles-antitrust-lawsuit-against-google-can-proceed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2022 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-judge-rumbles-antitrust-lawsuit-against-google-can-proceed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian minister rejects five percent telecom tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking in Lagos at the ongoing forum organised by the Nigeria Office for Developing the indigenous Telecom Sector (NODITS), an agency domiciled in the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), the Minister faulted the timing and process of imposing the tax on the industry.<br />
Nigerian minister rejects five percent telecom tax]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-minister-rejects-five-percent-telecom-tax/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2022 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-minister-rejects-five-percent-telecom-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenya says social media won’t be blocked after warning to Facebook]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenya insisted Saturday that social media would not be blocked, after a state watchdog warned Facebook it risked suspension if it did not tackle hate speech on its platform.<br />
Kenya says social media won&rsquo;t be blocked after warning to Facebook]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/kenya-says-social-media-wont-be-blocked-after-warning-to-facebook/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Jul 2022 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/kenya-says-social-media-wont-be-blocked-after-warning-to-facebook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple Pay may finally work on Chrome, Edge, and Firefox in iOS 16]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple Pay could finally be compatible with Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox in iOS 16. MacRumors contributor Steve Moser found that Apple Pay works with Edge and Chrome in the iOS 16 beta 4, and shared his findings on Twitter.<br />
Apple Pay may finally work on Chrome, Edge, and Firefox in iOS 16]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-pay-may-finally-work-on-chrome-edge-and-firefox-in-ios-16/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Jul 2022 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-pay-may-finally-work-on-chrome-edge-and-firefox-in-ios-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk hits back at Twitter in court battle over buyout deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk on Friday filed claims against Twitter as he fights back against the tech firm&rsquo;s lawsuit demanding he be held to his $44 billion buyout deal.<br />
Elon Musk hits back at Twitter in court battle over buyout deal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/elon-musk-hits-back-at-twitter-in-court-battle-over-buyout-deal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Jul 2022 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/elon-musk-hits-back-at-twitter-in-court-battle-over-buyout-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook’s Meta posts first-ever revenue drop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook-parent Meta reported on Wednesday its first quarterly revenue drop and a plunging profit as the social media powerhouse battles a turbulent economy and the rising phenomenon of TikTok.<br />
Facebook&rsquo;s Meta posts first-ever revenue drop]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebooks-meta-posts-first-ever-revenue-drop/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2022 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebooks-meta-posts-first-ever-revenue-drop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nollywood actor raises alarm over fake social media accounts defrauding the public]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nollywood actor Bolanle Ninalowo has raised an alarm over fake social media accounts created in his name to defraud unsuspecting members of the public.<br />
Nollywood actor raises alarm over fake social media accounts defrauding the public]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nollywood-actor-raises-alarm-over-fake-social-media-accounts-defrauding-the-public/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2022 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nollywood-actor-raises-alarm-over-fake-social-media-accounts-defrauding-the-public/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google delays blocking third-party cookies again until late 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[We&rsquo;re still at least two years away from ditching the invasive cookies, fingerprinting, and other tech that track user information and behavior across multiple sites for advertising to using Google&rsquo;s preferred Privacy Sandbox set of replacements.<br />
Google delays blocking third-party cookies again until late 2024]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-delays-blocking-third-party-cookies-again-until-late-2024/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2022 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-delays-blocking-third-party-cookies-again-until-late-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter shareholders to vote on Elon Musk buy in September]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter on Tuesday urged shareholders to endorse the $44 billion deal Elon Musk made to buy the online podium, setting a vote on the merger for September 13.<br />
Twitter shareholders to vote on Elon Musk buy in September]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-shareholders-to-vote-on-elon-musk-buy-in-september/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2022 11:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-shareholders-to-vote-on-elon-musk-buy-in-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria’s National Assembly urged to pass Digital Right and Freedom Bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paradigm Initiative, PIN, a social enterprise that builds ICT-enabled support systems has called on the national assembly to pass the Digital Right and Freedom Bill to guarantee the rights of Nigerian citizens in the digital age and to promote trust.<br />
Nigeria&rsquo;s National Assembly urged to pass Digital Right and Freedom Bill]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerias-national-assembly-urged-to-pass-digital-right-and-freedom-bill/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2022 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerias-national-assembly-urged-to-pass-digital-right-and-freedom-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US judge: Uber doesn’t have to provide wheelchair-accessible vehicles in every city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uber&rsquo;s decision to not offer wheelchair-accessible service in every US market does not violate the federal law prohibiting discrimination against disabled individuals, a federal judge ruled this week.<br />
US judge: Uber doesn&rsquo;t have to provide wheelchair-accessible vehicles in every city]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-judge-uber-doesnt-have-to-provide-wheelchair-accessible-vehicles-in-every-city/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2022 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-judge-uber-doesnt-have-to-provide-wheelchair-accessible-vehicles-in-every-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple settles lawsuit against Chicago’s ‘Netflix Tax’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple has settled its lawsuit with Chicago over the city&rsquo;s so-called &ldquo;Netflix tax,&rdquo; according to a report from The Hollywood Reporter.<br />
Apple settles lawsuit against Chicago&rsquo;s &lsquo;Netflix Tax&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-settles-lawsuit-against-chicagos-netflix-tax/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-settles-lawsuit-against-chicagos-netflix-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter misses sales estimates amid legal battle with Elon Musk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter Inc. reported disappointing second-quarter sales on Friday, another blow to a company that is already fighting a high-profile legal battle with Elon Musk over the fate of the social network.<br />
Twitter misses sales estimates amid legal battle with Elon Musk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-misses-sales-estimates-amid-legal-battle-with-elon-musk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2022 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-misses-sales-estimates-amid-legal-battle-with-elon-musk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitch to let streamers share info on banned users]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitch is rolling out a new safety tool that will allow streamers to share information on users they&rsquo;ve banned from their chat. Shared Ban Info, as the new function will be known, will allow streamers to cooperate in keeping their communities safe from malicious actors.<br />
Twitch to let streamers share info on banned users]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitch-to-let-streamers-share-info-on-banned-users/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2022 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitch-to-let-streamers-share-info-on-banned-users/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warner Music adopts SoundCloud’s user-centric revenue model]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warner Music Group has cut a licensing deal with SoundCloud to adopt the streamer&rsquo;s Fan-Powered Royalties system, which allocates royalties based on individual user listening and is thought to be more artist-friendly.<br />
Warner Music adopts SoundCloud&rsquo;s user-centric revenue model]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/warner-music-adopts-soundclouds-user-centric-revenue-model/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2022 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/warner-music-adopts-soundclouds-user-centric-revenue-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook revamps home feed to focus on TikTok-style ‘personalized recommendations’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook&rsquo;s almighty News Feed is getting split in two&hellip; kind of. Today, it&rsquo;s announcing two feeds that will now be found in its iOS and Android apps<br />
Facebook revamps home feed to focus on TikTok-style &lsquo;personalized recommendations&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-revamps-home-feed-to-focus-on-tiktok-style-personalized-recommendations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2022 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-revamps-home-feed-to-focus-on-tiktok-style-personalized-recommendations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok fastest growing source of news for adults in Britain – survey]]></title><description><![CDATA[A survey of news consumption habits has found that TikTok is the fastest growing news source among adults in the UK. According to a report from UK regulator Ofcom, the app is currently used by 7 percent of UK adults as a news source, compared to 1 percent in 2020.<br />
TikTok fastest growing source of news for adults in Britain &ndash; survey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tiktok-fastest-growing-source-of-news-for-adults-in-britain-survey/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2022 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tiktok-fastest-growing-source-of-news-for-adults-in-britain-survey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix loses almost a million subscribers]]></title><description><![CDATA[After enjoying a long reign as the king of streaming, Netflix faces a tough fight to keep its crown.<br />
Netflix loses almost a million subscribers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/netflix-loses-almost-a-million-subscribers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2022 10:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/netflix-loses-almost-a-million-subscribers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$44 billion deal: Twitter, Elon Musk legal battle begins in October]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter Inc will get an October trial in its legal fight to hold Elon Musk to his $44 billion takeover, after a Delaware judge said on Tuesday the social media company deserved a quick resolution of the deal&rsquo;s uncertainty.<br />
$44 billion deal: Twitter, Elon Musk legal battle begins in October]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/44-billion-deal-twitter-elon-musk-legal-battle-begins-in-october/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2022 10:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/44-billion-deal-twitter-elon-musk-legal-battle-begins-in-october/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple sued over Apple Pay payment system]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the complaint, Apple &ldquo;coerces&rdquo; consumers who use its smartphones, smartwatches and tablets into using its own wallet for contactless payments, unlike makers of Android-based devices that let consumers choose wallets, such as Google Pay and Samsung Pay.<br />
Apple sued over Apple Pay payment system]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-sued-over-apple-pay-payment-system/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2022 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-sued-over-apple-pay-payment-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AstraZeneca gets EU approval for cancer treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enhertu, a collaboration drug by AstraZeneca and Daiichi, has been approved by the European Union for breast cancer treatment.<br />
AstraZeneca gets EU approval for cancer treatment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/astrazeneca-gets-eu-approval-for-cancer-treatment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/astrazeneca-gets-eu-approval-for-cancer-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slack increasing prices, making big changes to free plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Slack is putting its prices up in September, alongside some big changes to its free plan. It&rsquo;s the first price increase since Slack launched in 2014, but will only affect users of Slack&rsquo;s &ldquo;Pro&rdquo; plan.Slack increasing prices, making big changes to free plan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/slack-increasing-prices-making-big-changes-to-free-plan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/slack-increasing-prices-making-big-changes-to-free-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indonesia to block Facebook, Google, WhatsApp]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Indonesian authorities are set to block social media applications and online sites including Google, Facebook, and WhatsApp<br />
Indonesia to block Facebook, Google, WhatsApp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/indonesia-to-block-facebook-google-whatsapp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/indonesia-to-block-facebook-google-whatsapp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samsung confirms August 10th Unpacked event date with ‘cryptic’ puzzle]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a trio of images posted to its official Twitter account, Samsung Mobile appears to have confirmed the date of its next Unpacked event as August 10th, 2022.<br />
Samsung confirms August 10th Unpacked event date with &lsquo;cryptic&rsquo; puzzle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/samsung-confirms-august-10th-unpacked-event-date-with-cryptic-puzzle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/samsung-confirms-august-10th-unpacked-event-date-with-cryptic-puzzle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter accuses Elon Musk of delay tactics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter Inc has accused Elon Musk of trying to &ldquo;slow walk&rdquo; the company&rsquo;s lawsuit to hold him to his $44 billion takeover and urged a September trial to ensure deal financing remains in place, according to a court filing.<br />
Twitter accuses Elon Musk of delay tactics]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-accuses-elon-musk-of-delay-tactics/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2022 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-accuses-elon-musk-of-delay-tactics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram to let shoppers place orders, track packages in direct messages]]></title><description><![CDATA[Instagram shoppers in the US will be able to pay for products directly in messages, the company announced today. Buyers will also be able to ask questions about products and track orders in the same message thread with merchants.<br />
Instagram to let shoppers place orders, track packages in direct messages]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/instagram-to-let-shoppers-place-orders-track-packages-in-direct-messages/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2022 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/instagram-to-let-shoppers-place-orders-track-packages-in-direct-messages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snapchat brings chatting and video calling to the web]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snapchat features like snapping, chatting, and video calling are coming to desktop through a new web app, marking the first time the company has made its service available beyond smartphones.<br />
Snapchat brings chatting and video calling to the web]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/snapchat-brings-chatting-and-video-calling-to-the-web/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2022 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/snapchat-brings-chatting-and-video-calling-to-the-web/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FTX boss: Blockchain can make social media interoperable]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the critics cast doubts on some of blockchain&rsquo;s use cases during the crypto winter, one of the most prominent community figures laid out some points that cement blockchain&rsquo;s position as a disruptive technology.<br />
FTX boss: Blockchain can make social media interoperable]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ftx-boss-blockchain-can-make-social-media-interoperable/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2022 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ftx-boss-blockchain-can-make-social-media-interoperable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US lawmakers push FTC to clean up the VPN industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week, Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (D-CA) and Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) wrote a letter urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to address deceptive practices in the Virtual Private Network (VPN) industry.<br />
US lawmakers push FTC to clean up the VPN industry]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-lawmakers-push-ftc-to-clean-up-the-vpn-industry/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2022 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-lawmakers-push-ftc-to-clean-up-the-vpn-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok’s security chief steps down as company moves US data to Oracle servers]]></title><description><![CDATA[TikTok&rsquo;s global chief security officer (CSO), Roland Cloutier, is stepping down as the company transitions to using Oracle&rsquo;s US-based servers to store Americans&rsquo; data (via The Wall Street Journal).<br />
TikTok&rsquo;s security chief steps down as company moves US data to Oracle servers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tiktoks-security-chief-steps-down-as-company-moves-us-data-to-oracle-servers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jul 2022 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tiktoks-security-chief-steps-down-as-company-moves-us-data-to-oracle-servers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South African mobile operator MTN in talks to buy domestic rival Telkom]]></title><description><![CDATA[South African mobile operator MTN Group Ltd is in talks to buy smaller domestic rival Telkom for a stock or a cash-and-stock deal, the two companies have announced, sending their shares higher.<br />
South African mobile operator MTN in talks to buy domestic rival Telkom]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/south-african-mobile-operator-mtn-in-talks-to-buy-domestic-rival-telkom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/south-african-mobile-operator-mtn-in-talks-to-buy-domestic-rival-telkom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bot battle: The tech that could decide Twitter’s Musk lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[If Twitter&rsquo;s lawsuit over Elon Musk&rsquo;s $44 billion buyout bid ever reaches trial, the case will likely center on a ubiquitous and often unloved technology: bots.<br />
Bot battle: The tech that could decide Twitter&rsquo;s Musk lawsuit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/bot-battle-the-tech-that-could-decide-twitters-musk-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2022 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/bot-battle-the-tech-that-could-decide-twitters-musk-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook’s new test allows people to have up to five profiles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook will allow some users to have multiple profiles as part of a test, the company announced today, signaling a major shift as Meta looks for new ways to encourage users to stay on the platform amid increased competition from rivals.<br />
Facebook&rsquo;s new test allows people to have up to five profiles]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebooks-new-test-allows-people-to-have-up-to-five-profiles/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2022 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebooks-new-test-allows-people-to-have-up-to-five-profiles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon offers to level the playing field with third-party sellers to avoid EU fines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon has offered a number of concessions to third-party sellers on its platform in Europe in an attempt to settle an antitrust investigation opened by the EU in 2019.<br />
Amazon offers to level the playing field with third-party sellers to avoid EU fines]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-offers-to-level-the-playing-field-with-third-party-sellers-to-avoid-eu-fines/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2022 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-offers-to-level-the-playing-field-with-third-party-sellers-to-avoid-eu-fines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECOWAS court declares Twitter ban unlawful]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following a suit by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and 176 concerned Nigerians, the ECOWAS Court has &ldquo;declared unlawful the suspension of Twitter by the government of President Muhammadu Buhari, and ordered the administration never to repeat it again.&rdquo;<br />
ECOWAS court declares Twitter ban unlawful]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ecowas-court-declares-twitter-ban-unlawful/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2022 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ecowas-court-declares-twitter-ban-unlawful/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter sues Elon Musk for terminating $44 billion takeover deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter announced Tuesday it has sued Tesla CEO Elon Musk in the Delaware Court of Chancery for terminating his $44 billion takeover bid.<br />
Twitter sues Elon Musk for terminating $44 billion takeover deal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-sues-elon-musk-for-terminating-44-billion-takeover-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2022 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-sues-elon-musk-for-terminating-44-billion-takeover-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Layer3: It’s dangerous hosting data abroad]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Nigerian-based indigenous cloud service provider, Layer3, has re-affirmed the need for Nigerian companies to host contents locally, saying there are dangers associated with hosting data abroad.<br />
Layer3: It&rsquo;s dangerous hosting data abroad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/layer3-its-dangerous-hosting-data-abroad/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2022 10:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/layer3-its-dangerous-hosting-data-abroad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk mocks Twitter over legal threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a $44 billion failed deal with Twitter over breach of agreement, founder of SpaceX, Elon Musk, yesterday, mocked Twitter Inc&rsquo;s, on legal threats to sue him, following his move to abandon the takeover deal.<br />
Elon Musk mocks Twitter over legal threat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/elon-musk-mocks-twitter-over-legal-threat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2022 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/elon-musk-mocks-twitter-over-legal-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter shares sink after Elon Musk withdraws takeover bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter shares plunged Monday after Elon Musk announced the withdrawal of his $44 billion takeover bid, setting the stage for a potential legal brawl.<br />
Twitter shares sink after Elon Musk withdraws takeover bid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-shares-sink-after-elon-musk-withdraws-takeover-bid/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2022 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-shares-sink-after-elon-musk-withdraws-takeover-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk trolls Twitter over suspended take-over deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world&rsquo;s richest man Elon Musk has taken a swipe at Twitter over their decision to file legal action against him following his decision to put its acquisition deal on hold.<br />
Elon Musk trolls Twitter over suspended take-over deal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/elon-musk-trolls-twitter-over-suspended-take-over-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2022 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/elon-musk-trolls-twitter-over-suspended-take-over-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ericsson, Qualcomm, Thales to take 5G into space]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ericsson, a multinational telecommunications company, says it has partnered with French aerospace company Thales and wireless technology innovator Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. to take 5G into space.<br />
Ericsson, Qualcomm, Thales to take 5G into space]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ericsson-qualcomm-thales-to-take-5g-into-space/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2022 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ericsson-qualcomm-thales-to-take-5g-into-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter’s future uncertain as it faces messy breakup with Elon Musk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Courted and then jilted by the world&rsquo;s richest person, Twitter looks well-positioned to win a court battle with Elon Musk over a $1 billion breakup fee and more &mdash; but the company will not emerge unscathed.<br />
Twitter&rsquo;s future uncertain as it faces messy breakup with Elon Musk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitters-future-uncertain-as-it-faces-messy-breakup-with-elon-musk/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jul 2022 09:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitters-future-uncertain-as-it-faces-messy-breakup-with-elon-musk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reddit announces new blockchain-backed ‘Collectible Avatars’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Content aggregation, ranking, and discussion website Reddit announced a new blockchain-backed avatar system on Thursday. Though no official date was revealed, the company suggested that the avatars will be available to the general public in the next few weeks.<br />
Reddit announces new blockchain-backed &lsquo;Collectible Avatars&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/reddit-announces-new-blockchain-backed-collectible-avatars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2022 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/reddit-announces-new-blockchain-backed-collectible-avatars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCC: 7 million new broadband subscribers recorded in 7 months]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof Umar Danbatta, has said that Nigeria&rsquo;s broadband penetration has recorded a quantum leap in the last seven months from November 2021 with a record of 7 million new subscriptions.<br />
NCC: 7 million new broadband subscribers recorded in 7 months]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ncc-7-million-new-broadband-subscribers-recorded-in-7-months/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2022 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ncc-7-million-new-broadband-subscribers-recorded-in-7-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft, Sterling Bank, NITDA announce Nigeria’s agro digital platforms for next decade]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nigerian agricultural sector, achieved yet another milestone as tech giant, Microsoft, in collaboration with Sterling Bank, NITDA and TedPrime Hub has announced three agro-digital solutions as winners at the just concluded Microsoft Agro-Tech Hackathon.<br />
Microsoft, Sterling Bank, NITDA announce Nigeria&rsquo;s agro digital platforms for next decade]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/microsoft-sterling-bank-nitda-announce-nigerias-agro-digital-platforms-for-next-decade/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2022 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/microsoft-sterling-bank-nitda-announce-nigerias-agro-digital-platforms-for-next-decade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria approves clearing of C-band spectrum for 5G deployment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government has approved the clearing of the C-band spectrum to speed up the deployment of 5G services across the country.<br />
Nigeria approves clearing of C-band spectrum for 5G deployment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigeria-approves-clearing-of-c-band-spectrum-for-5g-deployment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2022 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigeria-approves-clearing-of-c-band-spectrum-for-5g-deployment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular Minecraft YouTuber dies of cancer age 23]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a video uploaded to his YouTube channel titled &ldquo;so long nerds&rdquo; and narrated by his father, Technoblade thanked his fans and fellow streamers for their support over the years, and revealed that his real name was Alex. (He&rsquo;d &ldquo;accidentally&rdquo; let slip he was called Dave in an earlier video.)<br />
Popular Minecraft YouTuber dies of cancer age 23]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/popular-minecraft-youtuber-dies-of-cancer-age-23/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/popular-minecraft-youtuber-dies-of-cancer-age-23/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google offers small app developers $90 million to settle antitrust allegations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google has offered to pay out $90 million to small app developers to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging that the company&rsquo;s Play store policies violated federal antitrust laws.<br />
Google offers small app developers $90 million to settle antitrust allegations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-offers-small-app-developers-90-million-to-settle-antitrust-allegations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-offers-small-app-developers-90-million-to-settle-antitrust-allegations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube cracking down on tricks that spammers use to impersonate creators]]></title><description><![CDATA[YouTube has been having a tough time with spammers lately. Earlier this year, a bunch of big creators like MKBHD and Jacksepticeye made videos highlighting the seemingly endless hordes of bad actors swarming their channels who reply to other commenters with fake giveaways and other scams. YouTube has been responding to these complaints and, today, announced a few new changes to try and stem the tide.<br />
YouTube cracking down on tricks that spammers use to impersonate creators]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-cracking-down-on-tricks-that-spammers-use-to-impersonate-creators/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2022 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-cracking-down-on-tricks-that-spammers-use-to-impersonate-creators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk hits over 100 million followers on Twitter]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to SocialBlade, Musk hit the milestone sometime between June 26th and June 27th, gaining over 150,000 followers between the two days. As of this writing, Musk now has 100,059,886 followers.<br />
Elon Musk hits over 100 million followers on Twitter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/elon-musk-hits-over-100-million-followers-on-twitter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2022 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/elon-musk-hits-over-100-million-followers-on-twitter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airbnb’s party ban now permanent]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2020, Airbnb introduced a temporary ban on house parties and events to better follow social distancing restrictions with the pandemic.<br />
Airbnb&rsquo;s party ban now permanent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/airbnbs-party-ban-now-permanent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/airbnbs-party-ban-now-permanent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IATA canvasses closer ties for safe 5G network roll out]]></title><description><![CDATA[The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on governments to work with the aviation industry to ensure that the aviation safety systems could safely co-exist with new 5G services.<br />
IATA canvasses closer ties for safe 5G network roll out]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/iata-canvasses-closer-ties-for-safe-5g-network-roll-out/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2022 10:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/iata-canvasses-closer-ties-for-safe-5g-network-roll-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Journalist arrested for 2018 Twitter post]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in the Indian capital have arrested journalist Mohammed Zubair on charges of hurting religious sentiments for a tweet he posted in 2018.<br />
Journalist arrested for 2018 Twitter post]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/journalist-arrested-for-2018-twitter-post/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2022 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/journalist-arrested-for-2018-twitter-post/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria announces date for rollout of 5G technology]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nigerian government has announced plans to roll out rollout the Fifth Generation (5G) technology by August this year<br />
Nigeria announces date for rollout of 5G technology]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigeria-announces-date-for-rollout-of-5g-technology/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2022 08:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigeria-announces-date-for-rollout-of-5g-technology/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCC: 5G operators get roll out date]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has given telecom operators August 24, 2022 timeline rollout date.<br />
NCC: 5G operators get roll out date]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ncc-5g-operators-get-roll-out-date/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2022 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ncc-5g-operators-get-roll-out-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon shows off Alexa feature that mimics voices of dead relatives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon has revealed an experimental Alexa feature that allows the AI assistant to mimic the voices of users&rsquo; dead relatives.<br />
Amazon shows off Alexa feature that mimics voices of dead relatives]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-shows-off-alexa-feature-that-mimics-voices-of-dead-relatives/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2022 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-shows-off-alexa-feature-that-mimics-voices-of-dead-relatives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram testing AI tool that verifies age by scanning user’s face]]></title><description><![CDATA[Instagram is testing new methods for users to verify their age, including an AI tool built by a third-party company, Yoti, that estimates how old you are just by scanning your face.<br />
Instagram testing AI tool that verifies age by scanning user&rsquo;s face]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/instagram-testing-ai-tool-that-verifies-age-by-scanning-users-face/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2022 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/instagram-testing-ai-tool-that-verifies-age-by-scanning-users-face/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter partners Shopify on integration of merchant’s products]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter is partnering with Shopify on an integration that will keep a seller&rsquo;s Twitter profile page updated with direct links to the products they have for sale.<br />
Twitter partners Shopify on integration of merchant&rsquo;s products]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-partners-shopify-on-integration-of-merchants-products/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2022 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-partners-shopify-on-integration-of-merchants-products/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google News gets more personal with desktop redesign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google News has been given a fresh lick of paint for desktop users on its 20th birthday, with a redesign that gives more prominence to local news and personalized content.<br />
Google News gets more personal with desktop redesign]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-news-gets-more-personal-with-desktop-redesign/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2022 11:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-news-gets-more-personal-with-desktop-redesign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Twitter ready to launch long-form Notes feature in ‘the coming weeks’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter is ready to launch a new long-form blogging feature named Twitter Notes in &ldquo;the coming weeks,&rdquo; according to a report from TechCrunch.<br />
Report: Twitter ready to launch long-form Notes feature in &lsquo;the coming weeks&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/report-twitter-ready-to-launch-long-form-notes-feature-in-the-coming-weeks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2022 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/report-twitter-ready-to-launch-long-form-notes-feature-in-the-coming-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft, Meta, others founding a metaverse open standards group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft, Epic Games, Meta, and 33 other companies and organizations have formed a standards group for &ldquo;metaverse&rdquo; tech. The Metaverse Standards Forum is supposed to foster open, interoperable standards for augmented and virtual reality, geospatial, and 3D tech.<br />
Microsoft, Meta, others founding a metaverse open standards group]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/microsoft-meta-others-founding-a-metaverse-open-standards-group/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2022 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/microsoft-meta-others-founding-a-metaverse-open-standards-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NADIR: NITDA code of practice will tackle fake news, hate speech]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Network of Advocates for Digital Reporting (NADIR) has lauded the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) for drafting a &lsquo;Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Internet Intermediaries&rsquo;.<br />
NADIR: NITDA code of practice will tackle fake news, hate speech]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nadir-nitda-code-of-practice-will-tackle-fake-news-hate-speech/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2022 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nadir-nitda-code-of-practice-will-tackle-fake-news-hate-speech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cloudflare outage affects multiple crypto exchanges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cloudflare, a significant infrastructure provider for the internet, recently experienced widespread problems, leaving many crypto exchanges down.<br />
Cloudflare outage affects multiple crypto exchanges]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/cloudflare-outage-affects-multiple-crypto-exchanges/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2022 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/cloudflare-outage-affects-multiple-crypto-exchanges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian actress cautions internet users on choice of words]]></title><description><![CDATA[Actress and Filmmaker, Omoni Oboli has cautioned netizens on their choice of words to avoid pushing people over the edge.<br />
Nigerian actress cautions internet users on choice of words]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-actress-cautions-internet-users-on-choice-of-words/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2022 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-actress-cautions-internet-users-on-choice-of-words/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musk offers billion-user vision but few details to Twitter staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk pitched a vision Thursday to Twitter staff of a one-billion-user platform, but was hazy on potential layoffs, free speech limits and what&rsquo;s next in his chaotic buyout bid.<br />
Musk offers billion-user vision but few details to Twitter staff]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/musk-offers-billion-user-vision-but-few-details-to-twitter-staff/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2022 11:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/musk-offers-billion-user-vision-but-few-details-to-twitter-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple faces £750 million lawsuit over iPhone software update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple is facing a &pound;750 million (878 million euros, $918 million) lawsuit in Britain after a consumer rights champion on Thursday filed a claim accusing the US tech giant of secretly slowing down older iPhone models.<br />
Apple faces &pound;750 million lawsuit over iPhone software update]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-faces-750-million-lawsuit-over-iphone-software-update/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-faces-750-million-lawsuit-over-iphone-software-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Google and others agree to new EU rules to fight disinformation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tech companies operating some of the world&rsquo;s biggest online platforms &mdash; including Facebook-owner Meta, Microsoft, Google, Twitter, Twitch, and TikTok &mdash; have signed up to a new EU rulebook for tackling online disinformation.<br />
Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Google and others agree to new EU rules to fight disinformation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-twitter-tiktok-google-and-others-agree-to-new-eu-rules-to-fight-disinformation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-twitter-tiktok-google-and-others-agree-to-new-eu-rules-to-fight-disinformation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leaked memo: Facebook is changing its algorithm to take on TikTok]]></title><description><![CDATA[TikTok redefined the idea of a social media feed &mdash; can Facebook play catch-up before it&rsquo;s too late?<br />
Leaked memo: Facebook is changing its algorithm to take on TikTok]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/leaked-memo-facebook-is-changing-its-algorithm-to-take-on-tiktok/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2022 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/leaked-memo-facebook-is-changing-its-algorithm-to-take-on-tiktok/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCC solicits consumer support to improve telecoms service delivery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has solicited the support of telecom consumers in complementing the Commission&rsquo;s important efforts to ensure improved telecom service delivery in their communities.<br />
NCC solicits consumer support to improve telecoms service delivery]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ncc-solicits-consumer-support-to-improve-telecoms-service-delivery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2022 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ncc-solicits-consumer-support-to-improve-telecoms-service-delivery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria orders social media platforms to remove pornographic contents in 24 hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government has issued directive to social media interactive platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and TikTok to remove, disable or block access to any non-consensual content, which parades partial or full nudity, sexual acts, deep fake or revenge porn within 24 hours.<br />
Nigeria orders social media platforms to remove pornographic contents in 24 hours]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigeria-orders-social-media-platforms-to-remove-pornographic-contents-in-24-hours/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2022 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigeria-orders-social-media-platforms-to-remove-pornographic-contents-in-24-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube’s new corrections feature lets creators fix the record more easily]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everyone makes mistakes, but if you mess up a fact or flub a line in a YouTube video it can be hard to correct the error. You can edit and re-upload the video, but that means losing all your comments and engagement metrics. You can add a note to the video&rsquo;s description or pin a comment with the correction, but that might go unnoticed by most viewers.<br />
YouTube&rsquo;s new corrections feature lets creators fix the record more easily]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtubes-new-corrections-feature-lets-creators-fix-the-record-more-easily/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2022 09:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtubes-new-corrections-feature-lets-creators-fix-the-record-more-easily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta adds parental controls to Quest VR headsets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta is adding parental controls to all Quest virtual reality headsets, letting guardians check underage users&rsquo; screen time and receive alerts or approval requests for purchases.<br />
Meta adds parental controls to Quest VR headsets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/meta-adds-parental-controls-to-quest-vr-headsets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2022 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/meta-adds-parental-controls-to-quest-vr-headsets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Media practitioners flay code of practice for social media]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fairly acquainted with that was the knowledge that some parastatals have been meeting at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to perfect a document that could accommodate this government&rsquo;s position on social media.Media practitioners flay code of practice for social media]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/media-practitioners-flay-code-of-practice-for-social-media/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2022 09:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/media-practitioners-flay-code-of-practice-for-social-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Broadband: Nigeria targets 70% penetration, affordable rates by 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government says it is targeting 70 per cent of broadband penetration and not more than N390 per gigabyte by 2025.<br />
Broadband: Nigeria targets 70% penetration, affordable rates by 2025]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/broadband-nigeria-targets-70-penetration-affordable-rates-by-2025/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/broadband-nigeria-targets-70-penetration-affordable-rates-by-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria restates commitment to achieving 70% broadband penetration target by 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government has restated its unwavering commitment to achieving a 70 per cent broadband penetration target by 2025.<br />
Nigeria restates commitment to achieving 70% broadband penetration target by 2025]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigeria-restates-commitment-to-achieving-70-broadband-penetration-target-by-2025/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jun 2022 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigeria-restates-commitment-to-achieving-70-broadband-penetration-target-by-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Assembly directs APCON to regulate digital advertising]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Assembly has impressed on the management of the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON) the need to regulate advertising within the digital space.<br />
National Assembly directs APCON to regulate digital advertising]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/national-assembly-directs-apcon-to-regulate-digital-advertising/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jun 2022 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/national-assembly-directs-apcon-to-regulate-digital-advertising/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk threatens to cancel Twitter deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk is threatening to pull his $44 billion Twitter buyout, accusing the company of hiding information about the number of bot and spam accounts on the platform.<br />
Elon Musk threatens to cancel Twitter deal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/elon-musk-threatens-to-cancel-twitter-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2022 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/elon-musk-threatens-to-cancel-twitter-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google expanding Gboard’s custom text stickers to more Android users]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google is expanding its custom text stickers to Android users who use the US-English version of its Gboard keyboard. Previously, only Google Pixel users had access to the feature, which lets you create and send personalized stickers by typing in your own text and choosing a premade design.<br />
Google expanding Gboard&rsquo;s custom text stickers to more Android users]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-expanding-gboards-custom-text-stickers-to-more-android-users/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jun 2022 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-expanding-gboards-custom-text-stickers-to-more-android-users/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon closing down its Kindle store in China]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon stopped supplying retailers in China with Kindle e-readers and will close down the country&rsquo;s Kindle ebook shop, Reuters reported based on a post made to the company&rsquo;s WeChat account.<br />
Amazon closing down its Kindle store in China]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-closing-down-its-kindle-store-in-china/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2022 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-closing-down-its-kindle-store-in-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheryl Sandberg resigns as COO of Meta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta Platforms Inc.&rsquo;s Sheryl Sandberg, who became one of the most recognized figures in global business after helping Facebook transform from a startup into a multibillion-dollar advertising powerhouse, is stepping down as chief operating officer.<br />
Sheryl Sandberg resigns as COO of Meta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/sheryl-sandberg-resigns-as-coo-of-meta/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2022 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/sheryl-sandberg-resigns-as-coo-of-meta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slack adds audio name pronunciations to user profiles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getting to know your colleagues can be tricky when working remotely, but Slack is adding a handful of new features to its user profiles that should make things a little more fluid.<br />
Slack adds audio name pronunciations to user profiles]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/slack-adds-audio-name-pronunciations-to-user-profiles/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2022 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/slack-adds-audio-name-pronunciations-to-user-profiles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram puts Amber Alerts in feed to help find abducted children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amber Alerts are an important tool in helping locate abducted children. They&rsquo;re authorized by law enforcement and broadcast via TVs, text messages, and other means. Now, Instagram will also push Amber Alerts into users&rsquo; feeds with the feature rolling out in the US today and set to be available in 25 total countries &ldquo;in the next couple of weeks.&rdquo; It shows how apps like Instagram have become basic communication infrastructure in the modern world.<br />
Instagram puts Amber Alerts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/instagram-puts-amber-alerts-in-feed-to-help-find-abducted-children/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2022 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/instagram-puts-amber-alerts-in-feed-to-help-find-abducted-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotify podcast outage caused by failure to renew security certificate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Podcast listeners could not access many of their favorite shows for more than eight hours on Monday night and early Tuesday morning due to an outage on Megaphone, a podcast hosting platform owned by Spotify. The outage stemmed from the company&rsquo;s failure to renew Megaphone&rsquo;s security certificate.<br />
Spotify podcast outage caused by failure to renew security certificate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/spotify-podcast-outage-caused-by-failure-to-renew-security-certificate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2022 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/spotify-podcast-outage-caused-by-failure-to-renew-security-certificate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon ending Cloud Cam service, offering owners free Blink mini]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon is ending support for its Cloud Cam security camera and offering owners a free Blink Mini to replace it. MacRumors noted the change late last week, and obtained a copy of an email sent to customers announcing the change.<br />
Amazon ending Cloud Cam service, offering owners free Blink mini]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-ending-cloud-cam-service-offering-owners-free-blink-mini/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2022 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-ending-cloud-cam-service-offering-owners-free-blink-mini/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter Circle is starting to roll out to more users]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter started testing Circle earlier this month with a limited group, and now it looks like it&rsquo;s starting to roll out to more users (via Android Police). The feature works a lot like Instagram&rsquo;s Close Friends, as it allows users to send out tweets to a specific group of people rather than all of Twitter.<br />
Twitter Circle is starting to roll out to more users]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-circle-is-starting-to-roll-out-to-more-users/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 May 2022 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-circle-is-starting-to-roll-out-to-more-users/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk confirms Starlink approval for Nigeria, others]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX founder, Elon Musk, has said that the company&rsquo;s satellite internet service, Starlink, has been approved in Nigeria.<br />
Elon Musk confirms Starlink approval for Nigeria, others]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/elon-musk-confirms-starlink-approval-for-nigeria-others/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 May 2022 11:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/elon-musk-confirms-starlink-approval-for-nigeria-others/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk: Nigeria has approved Starlink internet service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk, SpaceX founder, says Starlink, the company&rsquo;s satellite internet service, has been approved in Nigeria.<br />
Elon Musk: Nigeria has approved Starlink internet service]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/elon-musk-nigeria-has-approved-starlink-internet-service/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2022 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/elon-musk-nigeria-has-approved-starlink-internet-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samsung reportedly cutting its phone production for 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[Samsung is reportedly scaling back the number of phones it&rsquo;s planning on producing in 2022, from 310 million to 280 million, according to SamMobile, which cites a report from Korean outlet Maeil Business News.<br />
Samsung reportedly cutting its phone production for 2022]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/samsung-reportedly-cutting-its-phone-production-for-2022/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2022 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/samsung-reportedly-cutting-its-phone-production-for-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Twitter chief Jack Dorsey exits board]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter Inc. director Egon Durban, the co-Chief Executive Officer of private equity firm Silver Lake, failed to get enough votes for re-election to the board during the company&rsquo;s annual shareholder meeting Wednesday.<br />
Former Twitter chief Jack Dorsey exits board]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/former-twitter-chief-jack-dorsey-exits-board/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2022 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/former-twitter-chief-jack-dorsey-exits-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft confirms work on ‘Keystone’ Xbox game streaming dongle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft&rsquo;s long-in-the-works xCloud streaming device is going through some changes, as reported by Windows Central. The company first announced the dedicated streaming dongle in June 2021, but in a statement given to Windows Central, the company said it has pivoted from the &ldquo;current iteration&rdquo; of the device, which it says is codenamed Keystone.<br />
Microsoft confirms work on &lsquo;Keystone&rsquo; Xbox game streaming dongle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/microsoft-confirms-work-on-keystone-xbox-game-streaming-dongle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2022 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/microsoft-confirms-work-on-keystone-xbox-game-streaming-dongle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google’s ad dominance targeted by a second probe from the British competition watchdog]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK&rsquo;s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a new investigation into Google&rsquo;s advertising business over fears the company is unfairly freezing out competitors. It&rsquo;s the second open probe the CMA has on Google, following the announcement in March of a joint investigation with the EU over alleged collusion between Google and Facebook-owner Meta.<br />
Google&rsquo;s ad dominance targeted by a second probe from the British competition watchdog]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/googles-ad-dominance-targeted-by-a-second-probe-from-the-british-competition-watchdog/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2022 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/googles-ad-dominance-targeted-by-a-second-probe-from-the-british-competition-watchdog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uber hits a billion trip milestone in Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uber yesterday said it hit one billion trips in Africa since entering the market less than 10 years ago.<br />
Uber hits a billion trip milestone in Africa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/uber-hits-a-billion-trip-milestone-in-africa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2022 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/uber-hits-a-billion-trip-milestone-in-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon, Facebook register for tax in Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[In compliance with the Finance Act 2022, Amazon, Facebook, and other non-resident foreign companiesproviding digital services to Nigerians, have now registered in the country for tax payment.<br />
Amazon, Facebook register for tax in Nigeria]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-facebook-register-for-tax-in-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2022 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-facebook-register-for-tax-in-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waze supports Apple Music integration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waze has finally introduced support for Apple Music on iPhones, allowing you to control your music through the navigation app&rsquo;s built-in audio player. This should make it easier for you to pause, play, and switch between songs while following the directions to your destination.<br />
Waze supports Apple Music integration]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/waze-supports-apple-music-integration/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2022 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/waze-supports-apple-music-integration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta returns with Africa Day campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta, the company that owns Facebook, is hosting its second annual Africa Day campaign to promote Africans who are making a global impact.<br />
Meta returns with Africa Day campaign]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/meta-returns-with-africa-day-campaign/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2022 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/meta-returns-with-africa-day-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snap plummets 40 percent on profit warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snap Inc. plunged as much as 40% Tuesday morning, dipping below its initial public offering price after the social media company cut its revenue and profit forecasts as it grapples with a wide range of macroeconomic issues.<br />
Snap plummets 40 percent on profit warning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/snap-plummets-40-percent-on-profit-warning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2022 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/snap-plummets-40-percent-on-profit-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hackers breach Zola accounts and make fraudulent purchases]]></title><description><![CDATA[The popular wedding planning website Zola, known for its online gift registries, guest list management, and wedding websites, confirmed Monday that hackers had managed to access the accounts of a number of its users and tried to initiate fraudulent cash transfers.<br />
Hackers breach Zola accounts and make fraudulent purchases]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/hackers-breach-zola-accounts-and-make-fraudulent-purchases/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2022 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/hackers-breach-zola-accounts-and-make-fraudulent-purchases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok reportedly plans a ‘major push’ into gaming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reuters reports TikTok is testing games for the app in Vietnam ahead of a &ldquo;major push&rdquo; into the space. A company representative confirmed tests of HTML5 mini-games, saying, &ldquo;We&rsquo;re always looking at ways to enrich our platform and regularly test new features and integrations that bring value to our community.&rdquo;<br />
TikTok reportedly plans a &lsquo;major push&rsquo; into gaming]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tiktok-reportedly-plans-a-major-push-into-gaming/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2022 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tiktok-reportedly-plans-a-major-push-into-gaming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google reports increased Black and Latinx representation in the US]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google has released its annual diversity report, and the company says it made some positive progress over the past year. The company saw its &ldquo;largest increases in representation of Black and Latinx Googlers in the US ever&rdquo; at 20 percent and 8 percent respectively year over year, according to chief diversity officer Melonie Parker. Google also reported improved leadership representation of Black, Latinx and Native American employees by 27 percent, Parker says.<br />
Google reports increased]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-reports-increased-black-and-latinx-representation-in-the-us/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2022 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-reports-increased-black-and-latinx-representation-in-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta tells employees to stop discussing abortion at work]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Meta executive told employees on Thursday that they are prohibited from talking about abortion on Workplace, an internal version of Facebook, citing &ldquo;an increased risk&rdquo; that the company is seen as a &ldquo;hostile work environment.&rdquo;<br />
Meta tells employees to stop discussing abortion at work]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/meta-tells-employees-to-stop-discussing-abortion-at-work/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2022 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/meta-tells-employees-to-stop-discussing-abortion-at-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon exec takes another swipe at Mark Zuckerberg’s metaverse fantasy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta and its CEO Mark Zuckerberg can&rsquo;t catch a break &mdash; everyone just keeps saying that they don't want to live in the metaverse. This week, it&rsquo;s Amazon&rsquo;s head of devices David Limp, who said that he doesn&rsquo;t want to live in a virtual world 24/7, or even a few hours a day.<br />
Amazon exec takes another swipe at Mark Zuckerberg&rsquo;s metaverse fantasy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-exec-takes-another-swipe-at-mark-zuckerbergs-metaverse-fantasy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2022 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-exec-takes-another-swipe-at-mark-zuckerbergs-metaverse-fantasy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second Apple Store gets a union election date]]></title><description><![CDATA[Employees at Apple&rsquo;s Towson Town Center store in Maryland will begin their union election on June 15th, after filing a request with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) earlier this month. The store is the second to schedule an election. In April, employees from an Apple Store in Atlanta filed their own petition to hold a union election, which Apple recently agreed to. That vote is set to start on June 2nd.<br />
Second Apple Store gets a union election date]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/second-apple-store-gets-a-union-election-date/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2022 21:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/second-apple-store-gets-a-union-election-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotify is ‘blending’ your playlists with K-pop stars]]></title><description><![CDATA[After introducing its Blend playlists last year, Spotify announced Friday that it&rsquo;s expanding the feature to include K-pop artists &mdash; and yes, that includes the mega-popular boyband BTS.<br />
Spotify is &lsquo;blending&rsquo; your playlists with K-pop stars]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/spotify-is-blending-your-playlists-with-k-pop-stars/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2022 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/spotify-is-blending-your-playlists-with-k-pop-stars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Chat adds warning banners to protect against phishing attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google Chat has replaced Hangouts and will now display banners warning you against potential phishing and malware attacks coming from personal accounts, Google announced on Thursday. This tweak for Google Chat is the latest expansion of Google&rsquo;s attempts to prevent phishing.<br />
Google Chat adds warning banners to protect against phishing attacks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-chat-adds-warning-banners-to-protect-against-phishing-attacks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2022 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-chat-adds-warning-banners-to-protect-against-phishing-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada bans Huawei equipment from 5G networks, orders removal by 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada has banned the use of Huawei and fellow Chinese tech giant ZTE&rsquo;s equipment in its 5G networks, its government has announced.<br />
Canada bans Huawei equipment from 5G networks, orders removal by 2024]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/canada-bans-huawei-equipment-from-5g-networks-orders-removal-by-2024/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2022 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/canada-bans-huawei-equipment-from-5g-networks-orders-removal-by-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Senators push to break up Google, Facebook ads businesses in new bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Thursday, a group of Senate Republicans and Democrats introduced a new bill that could force Google and Facebook&rsquo;s parent company, Meta, to spin off their online ads businesses, as first reported by The Wall Street Journal.<br />
US Senators push to break up Google, Facebook ads businesses in new bill]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-senators-push-to-break-up-google-facebook-ads-businesses-in-new-bill/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2022 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-senators-push-to-break-up-google-facebook-ads-businesses-in-new-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glitch acquired by cloud service provider Fastly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fastly, a major provider of cloud services, announced today that it&rsquo;s acquiring Glitch, the quirky and capable web coding platform. Glitch will continue to operate within Fastly, with Fastly planning to grow the team and enable Glitch apps to tap into its edge computing services.<br />
Glitch acquired by cloud service provider Fastly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/glitch-acquired-by-cloud-service-provider-fastly/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2022 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/glitch-acquired-by-cloud-service-provider-fastly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria: No plan yet to ban Facebook]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government has clarified it has no plan of banning or suspending the operations of social media giant, Facebook, unless it continues to promote the incisive activities of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).<br />
Nigeria: No plan yet to ban Facebook]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigeria-no-plan-yet-to-ban-facebook/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2022 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigeria-no-plan-yet-to-ban-facebook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wear OS users can finally stream music on the YouTube Music app]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a lengthy wait, Wear OS users can now use the YouTube Music app to stream their tunes over Wi-Fi and LTE. And, as a bonus, users can also add the app as a widget for quicker access to recently played playlists or YouTube Music&rsquo;s browse page.<br />
Wear OS users can finally stream music on the YouTube Music app]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/wear-os-users-can-finally-stream-music-on-the-youtube-music-app/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2022 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/wear-os-users-can-finally-stream-music-on-the-youtube-music-app/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter loses three more senior employees ahead of Musk takeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter Inc. is losing three more senior employees, including two vice presidents, a reflection of the uncertainty inside the social media company as staffers wait for Elon Musk&rsquo;s $44 billion acquisition to close.<br />
Twitter loses three more senior employees ahead of Musk takeover]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-loses-three-more-senior-employees-ahead-of-musk-takeover/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2022 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-loses-three-more-senior-employees-ahead-of-musk-takeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix laying off 150 employees, including dozens from Tudum fansite]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix is laying off around 150 employees and agency contractors following a disappointing earnings report, citing &ldquo;slowing revenue growth,&rdquo; as first reported by Variety.<br />
Netflix laying off 150 employees, including dozens from Tudum fansite]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/netflix-laying-off-150-employees-including-dozens-from-tudum-fansite/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2022 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/netflix-laying-off-150-employees-including-dozens-from-tudum-fansite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian government orders Facebook, others to stop IPOB hate posts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government has urged Facebook and other social media platforms not to yield their platforms to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to incite violence and ethnic hatred.<br />
Nigerian government orders Facebook, others to stop IPOB hate posts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-government-orders-facebook-others-to-stop-ipob-hate-posts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2022 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-government-orders-facebook-others-to-stop-ipob-hate-posts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotify ‘tests’ NFT galleries on musician profiles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major music streaming platform Spotify is reportedly testing the option of nonfungible tokens (NFTs) galleries on musicians&rsquo; profiles. Should the tests appear successful, the embedment of NFTs would serve to improve artist and fan experiences.<br />
Spotify &lsquo;tests&rsquo; NFT galleries on musician profiles]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/spotify-tests-nft-galleries-on-musician-profiles/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2022 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/spotify-tests-nft-galleries-on-musician-profiles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple ‘testing’ iPhones with USB-C]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple is testing iPhones that swap the Lightning port for USB-C, according to a new Bloomberg report from Apple whisperer Mark Gurman.<br />
Apple &lsquo;testing&rsquo; iPhones with USB-C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-testing-iphones-with-usb-c/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2022 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-testing-iphones-with-usb-c/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NITDA receives national productivity order of merit award]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has been conferred with the prestigious &ldquo;National Productivity Order of Merit (NPOM) Award&rdquo; in recognition of the Agency&rsquo;s high productivity, hard work and excellence in service delivery.<br />
NITDA receives national productivity order of merit award]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nitda-receives-national-productivity-order-of-merit-award/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2022 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nitda-receives-national-productivity-order-of-merit-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Analyst: Apple to drop iPhone lightning port in favor of USB-C next year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple is preparing to swap the proprietary Lightning port on its iPhones next year for the nearly universally-embraced USB-C, claims company analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.<br />
Analyst: Apple to drop iPhone lightning port in favor of USB-C next year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/analyst-apple-to-drop-iphone-lightning-port-in-favor-of-usb-c-next-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2022 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/analyst-apple-to-drop-iphone-lightning-port-in-favor-of-usb-c-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Western officials: Russia downed satellite internet in Ukraine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russia was behind a massive cyberattack against a satellite internet network that took thousands of modems offline at the onset of the war in Ukraine, the United States, Britain, Canada and the European Union have said.<br />
Western officials: Russia downed satellite internet in Ukraine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/western-officials-russia-downed-satellite-internet-in-ukraine/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2022 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/western-officials-russia-downed-satellite-internet-in-ukraine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple discontinues iPod after 20 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple has announced that it&rsquo;s discontinuing the iPod Touch, the last remaining model in its lineup of portable music players. In a news post on Tuesday, the company says that it will sell the current Touch &ldquo;while supplies last.&rdquo;<br />
Apple discontinues iPod after 20 years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-discontinues-ipod-after-20-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2022 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-discontinues-ipod-after-20-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US government cuts internet costs for low-income families]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States government has reached agreements with 20 major telecom companies to cut costs or raise internet broadband speeds for tens of millions of eligible households, the White House announced Monday.<br />
US government cuts internet costs for low-income families]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-government-cuts-internet-costs-for-low-income-families/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2022 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-government-cuts-internet-costs-for-low-income-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buying Wordle brought ‘tens of millions of new users’ to The New York Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buying the hit puzzle game Wordle was apparently a good bit of business for The New York Times. The company announced its quarterly earnings on Wednesday and credited Wordle for a huge jump in new subscribers.Buying Wordle brought &lsquo;tens of millions of new users&rsquo; to The New York Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/buying-wordle-brought-tens-of-millions-of-new-users-to-the-new-york-times/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2022 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/buying-wordle-brought-tens-of-millions-of-new-users-to-the-new-york-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian telecoms union proposes 40% tariff hike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Telecommunication companies under the Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) have asked for upward reviews in voice calls, short message services (SMS) and data costs.<br />
Nigerian telecoms union proposes 40% tariff hike]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-telecoms-union-proposes-40-tariff-hike/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2022 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-telecoms-union-proposes-40-tariff-hike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU accuses Apple of blocking rivals from iPhone payment system]]></title><description><![CDATA[The European Union has accused Apple of blocking rivals from its popular &ldquo;tap-as-you-go&rdquo; iPhone payment system, breaking the bloc&rsquo;s competition rules.<br />
EU accuses Apple of blocking rivals from iPhone payment system]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/eu-accuses-apple-of-blocking-rivals-from-iphone-payment-system/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2022 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/eu-accuses-apple-of-blocking-rivals-from-iphone-payment-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU: Apple Pay is anticompetitive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple has been hit with an antitrust accusation by the European Union over its exclusion of rivals from its Apple Pay mobile payment system. The EU has sent Apple a formal &ldquo;Statement of Objections&rdquo; with the preliminary view that Apple has abused its dominant position in mobile wallets on iOS.<br />
EU: Apple Pay is anticompetitive]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/eu-apple-pay-is-anticompetitive/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2022 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/eu-apple-pay-is-anticompetitive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotify opens up video podcasting to everyone in select markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Video can be uploaded through Anchor, the podcast creation tool Spotify purchased in 2019. Video podcasts are compatible with Spotify&rsquo;s podcast subscriptions feature and work with embeds. The company is also offering video-specific analytics for creators.<br />
Spotify opens up video podcasting to everyone in select markets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/spotify-opens-up-video-podcasting-to-everyone-in-select-markets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/spotify-opens-up-video-podcasting-to-everyone-in-select-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brave bypassing Google AMP pages because they’re ‘harmful to users’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brave announced a new feature for its browser on Tuesday: De-AMP, which automatically jumps past any page rendered with Google&rsquo;s Accelerated Mobile Pages framework and instead takes users straight to the original website.Brave bypassing Google AMP pages because they&rsquo;re &lsquo;harmful to users&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/brave-bypassing-google-amp-pages-because-theyre-harmful-to-users/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2022 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/brave-bypassing-google-amp-pages-because-theyre-harmful-to-users/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple’s nudity-blurring Messages feature gets international release]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple&rsquo;s &ldquo;communication safety in Messages&rdquo; feature, which is designed to automatically blur images containing nudity sent to children using the company&rsquo;s messaging service, is now rolling out to additional countries.Apple&rsquo;s nudity-blurring Messages feature gets international release]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apples-nudity-blurring-messages-feature-gets-international-release/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2022 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apples-nudity-blurring-messages-feature-gets-international-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian woman arrested over false kidnap, rape claims on social media]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a young woman simply identified as Omotoyosi who reportedly raised a false alarm that she had been kidnapped and raped.<br />
The post Nigerian woman arrested over false kidnap, rape claims on social media appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-woman-arrested-over-false-kidnap-rape-claims-on-social-media/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2022 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-woman-arrested-over-false-kidnap-rape-claims-on-social-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reddit adds comment searching to help improve search results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, Reddit is updating its search feature to index comments. For the first time, users will have an option to pull results from replies to posts, making it less of a hassle to find something specific outside of general Reddit posts, communities, and people.<br />
The post Reddit adds comment searching to help improve search results appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/reddit-adds-comment-searching-to-help-improve-search-results/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2022 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/reddit-adds-comment-searching-to-help-improve-search-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk wants to buy 100 percent of Twitter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tesla CEO Elon Musk is offering to buy 100 percent of the company in an updated 13D filing. He&rsquo;s offering $54.20 per share in cash.<br />
The post Elon Musk wants to buy 100 percent of Twitter appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/elon-musk-wants-to-buy-100-percent-of-twitter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2022 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/elon-musk-wants-to-buy-100-percent-of-twitter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok opens AR effects tool to all users]]></title><description><![CDATA[Effect House allows creators to make their own AR camera effects that can be used by other TikTok users in videos. In an announcement, the company says the effects platform will be open to &ldquo;all creators, designers, and developers from around the world&rdquo; and will include tools and learning resources.<br />
The post TikTok opens AR effects tool to all users appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tiktok-opens-ar-effects-tool-to-all-users/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2022 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tiktok-opens-ar-effects-tool-to-all-users/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DuckDuckGo’s privacy-centric browser arrives on Mac]]></title><description><![CDATA[DuckDuckGo&rsquo;s privacy-focused browsing app is available in beta on Mac, but you&rsquo;ll have to join a private waitlist to gain access. Just like the mobile browsing app, DuckDuckGo on Mac uses the DuckDuckGo search engine by default, automatically blocks web trackers, and comes with the famous &ldquo;Fire&rdquo; button that burns up your browsing history and tabs in a single click.<br />
The post DuckDuckGo&rsquo;s privacy-centric browser arrives on Mac appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/duckduckgos-privacy-centric-browser-arrives-on-mac/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2022 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/duckduckgos-privacy-centric-browser-arrives-on-mac/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google sues alleged puppy scammer after tip from AARP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alphabet Inc's Google on Monday sued an alleged puppy scammer who used its services to sell fake pets, the first of what the company said would be a growing number of lawsuits targeting apparent misuse by its users.<br />
The post Google sues alleged puppy scammer after tip from AARP appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-sues-alleged-puppy-scammer-after-tip-from-aarp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2022 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-sues-alleged-puppy-scammer-after-tip-from-aarp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CBN grants final approval for MTN to commence mobile money bank]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted MTN the final approval to operate as Momo Payment Service Bank Limited (Momo PSB).<br />
The post CBN grants final approval for MTN to commence mobile money bank appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/cbn-grants-final-approval-for-mtn-to-commence-mobile-money-bank/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2022 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/cbn-grants-final-approval-for-mtn-to-commence-mobile-money-bank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk declines to join Twitter board of directors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk is no longer joining the board of Twitter, the CEO of the social media company said late Sunday, in a reversal less than a week after announcing the Tesla chief would be appointed.<br />
The post Elon Musk declines to join Twitter board of directors appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/elon-musk-declines-to-join-twitter-board-of-directors/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2022 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/elon-musk-declines-to-join-twitter-board-of-directors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube ends picture-in-picture iOS test for Premium subscribers]]></title><description><![CDATA[YouTube Premium subscribers can no longer sign up to test YouTube&rsquo;s picture-in-picture feature on iOS. PiP has disappeared from YouTube&rsquo;s list of available experimental features, where it was previously listed with an April 8th expiry date.The post YouTube ends picture-in-picture iOS test for Premium subscribers appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-ends-picture-in-picture-ios-test-for-premium-subscribers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2022 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-ends-picture-in-picture-ios-test-for-premium-subscribers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google using AI to update business hours that are out of date on Google Maps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google has shared how it&rsquo;s using artificial intelligence, including its restaurant-calling Duplex tech, to try and keep business hours up to date on Google Maps.<br />
The post Google using AI to update business hours that are out of date on Google Maps appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-using-ai-to-update-business-hours-that-are-out-of-date-on-google-maps/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2022 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-using-ai-to-update-business-hours-that-are-out-of-date-on-google-maps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter change leaves huge gaps in websites]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s a big change from how Twitter used to handle deleted-yet-embedded tweets, when it would preserve the original unformatted text. With this recent change, that text is now gone, leaving a hole inside any story that embedded it.<br />
The post Twitter change leaves huge gaps in websites appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-change-leaves-huge-gaps-in-websites/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2022 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-change-leaves-huge-gaps-in-websites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk joins Twitter’s board of directors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk is joining Twitter&rsquo;s board of directors a day after disclosing that the Tesla CEO took a 9 percent stake in the social media platform.<br />
The post Elon Musk joins Twitter&rsquo;s board of directors appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/elon-musk-joins-twitters-board-of-directors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2022 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/elon-musk-joins-twitters-board-of-directors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blogger Tasha K to delete defaming posts about Cardi B]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a new report by TMZ, the blogger would have to delete all posts about Cardi B. An injunction signed by a federal judge in Atlanta requires that Tasha deletes all old posts trashing and demanding Cardi.The post Blogger Tasha K to delete defaming posts about Cardi B appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/blogger-tasha-k-to-delete-defaming-posts-about-cardi-b/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2022 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/blogger-tasha-k-to-delete-defaming-posts-about-cardi-b/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter stock soars after $2.9 billion stake by Elon Musk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter&rsquo;s stock soared by more than 25 per cent in pre-market trade on Wall Street Monday, after Tesla boss Elon Musk took a major stake in the social media company.<br />
The post Twitter stock soars after $2.9 billion stake by Elon Musk appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-stock-soars-after-29-billion-stake-by-elon-musk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2022 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-stock-soars-after-29-billion-stake-by-elon-musk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump’s Truth Social app branded a disaster￼]]></title><description><![CDATA[In October, Donald Trump announced he was planning to launch a revolutionary technology company.<br />
The post Donald Trump&rsquo;s Truth Social app branded a disaster&#65532; appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/donald-trumps-truth-social-app-branded-a-disaster/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2022 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/donald-trumps-truth-social-app-branded-a-disaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk buys 9.2% of Twitter amid complaints about free speech]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the filing, Musk purchased the stake on March 14th. Musk has long been one of Twitter&rsquo;s highest profile users with over 80 million followers on the platform. Twitter&rsquo;s share price was up over 25 percent in pre-market trading on the news.<br />
The post Elon Musk buys 9.2% of Twitter amid complaints about free speech appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/elon-musk-buys-92-of-twitter-amid-complaints-about-free-speech/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2022 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/elon-musk-buys-92-of-twitter-amid-complaints-about-free-speech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter explores letting two accounts co-author a tweet]]></title><description><![CDATA[App researcher Alessandro Paluzzi has been posting evidence of the feature&rsquo;s development since at least December, but more recently discovered what appears to be an official dialog box from Twitter about how these tweet collaborations could work.<br />
The post Twitter explores letting two accounts co-author a tweet appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-explores-letting-two-accounts-co-author-a-tweet/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2022 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-explores-letting-two-accounts-co-author-a-tweet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft rebrands its Android Your Phone companion app to Phone Link]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft is rebranding its Your Phone app to Phone Link and updating it with a Windows 11 design overhaul. Your Phone launched more than three years ago as a key way to link an Android phone to Windows and avoid picking up your device to check calls or notifications.<br />
The post Microsoft rebrands its Android Your Phone companion app to Phone Link appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/microsoft-rebrands-its-android-your-phone-companion-app-to-phone-link/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/microsoft-rebrands-its-android-your-phone-companion-app-to-phone-link/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Search’s new highly cited label helps users get to source of story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google is adding a new &ldquo;highly cited&rdquo; label to search results frequently sourced by other publications, the company is announcing today.<br />
The post Google Search&rsquo;s new highly cited label helps users get to source of story appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-searchs-new-highly-cited-label-helps-users-get-to-source-of-story/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2022 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-searchs-new-highly-cited-label-helps-users-get-to-source-of-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Etsy sellers to go on strike next month]]></title><description><![CDATA[In February, Etsy CEO Josh Silverman had good news to share with investors: sales and revenue were at an all-time high, sending Etsy stock soaring. At the same time, Silverman had less welcome news for sellers, delivered via email: transaction fees were going up, from 5 percent to 6.5 percent, or a 30 percent increase, beginning April 11th.<br />
The post Etsy sellers to go on strike next month appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/etsy-sellers-to-go-on-strike-next-month/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2022 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/etsy-sellers-to-go-on-strike-next-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reddit bringing back its April Fools’ Day art experiment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reddit said Monday that it&rsquo;s bringing back its r/Place April Fools&rsquo; Day experience for four days beginning April 1st.The post Reddit bringing back its April Fools&rsquo; Day art experiment appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/reddit-bringing-back-its-april-fools-day-art-experiment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2022 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/reddit-bringing-back-its-april-fools-day-art-experiment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to spot and avoid common online scams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite all efforts made by Law Enforcement Agencies and many Anti-fraud Organisations to reduce cybercrime to the barest minimum, research revealed that cyber criminals are becoming more sophisticated in their illegal activities and they are developing new fraud schemes every day to defraud unsuspecting victims.<br />
The post How to spot and avoid common online scams appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/how-to-spot-and-avoid-common-online-scams/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Mar 2022 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/how-to-spot-and-avoid-common-online-scams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google rolls out emergency Chrome update to prevent attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google, US multinational tech giant, has released an emergency update for Chrome (99.0.4844.84) for Windows, Mac, and Linux users to address a high-severity zero-day bug.<br />
The post Google rolls out emergency Chrome update to prevent attack appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-rolls-out-emergency-chrome-update-to-prevent-attack/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Mar 2022 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-rolls-out-emergency-chrome-update-to-prevent-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google asks FDA to clear Fitbit for passive heart rhythm monitoring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google submitted data for a new Fitbit feature that would passively monitor users&rsquo; heart rhythms to the Food and Drug Administration, the company announced today.<br />
The post Google asks FDA to clear Fitbit for passive heart rhythm monitoring appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-asks-fda-to-clear-fitbit-for-passive-heart-rhythm-monitoring/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2022 17:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-asks-fda-to-clear-fitbit-for-passive-heart-rhythm-monitoring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotify reportedly moving live audio conversations to main app]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spotify is renaming its live audio app and moving it into its main music streaming app to make it more visible, according to a report from Bloomberg. Greenroom, which Spotify launched last June, will be rebranded as Spotify Live, a place where creators can hold conversations that subscribers can listen to.<br />
The post Spotify reportedly moving live audio conversations to main app appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/spotify-reportedly-moving-live-audio-conversations-to-main-app/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/spotify-reportedly-moving-live-audio-conversations-to-main-app/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russian court bans Instagram, Facebook as ‘extremist’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Moscow court on Monday banned Facebook and Instagram as &ldquo;extremist&rdquo; organisations, after authorities accused US tech giant Meta of tolerating &ldquo;Russophobia&rdquo; during the conflict in Ukraine.<br />
The post Russian court bans Instagram, Facebook as &lsquo;extremist&rsquo; appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/russian-court-bans-instagram-facebook-as-extremist/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2022 15:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/russian-court-bans-instagram-facebook-as-extremist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moscow wants Google to stop spreading ‘threats’ against Russians]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russia has demanded that Alphabet Inc&rsquo;s Google stop spreading what Moscow labelled as threats against Russian citizens on YouTube amid the war in Ukraine.<br />
The post Moscow wants Google to stop spreading &lsquo;threats&rsquo; against Russians appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/moscow-wants-google-to-stop-spreading-threats-against-russians/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2022 15:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/moscow-wants-google-to-stop-spreading-threats-against-russians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google underwater internet cable to connect Togo to Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The West African country of Togo will be the first landing of a new Google undersea internet cable connected to Europe, in what the tech giant and the Togolese government have hailed as a &ldquo;major digital infrastructure transformation initiative&rdquo;.<br />
The post Google underwater internet cable to connect Togo to Europe appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-underwater-internet-cable-to-connect-togo-to-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2022 11:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-underwater-internet-cable-to-connect-togo-to-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon closes $8.5 billion deal to buy MGM movie studio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon.com Inc. said it closed the $8.5 billion acquisition of film studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer after regulators declined to challenge the deal, cementing the company&rsquo;s biggest takeover in five years.<br />
The post Amazon closes $8.5 billion deal to buy MGM movie studio appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-closes-85-billion-deal-to-buy-mgm-movie-studio/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2022 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-closes-85-billion-deal-to-buy-mgm-movie-studio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kanye West suspended from Instagram for 24 hours after Trevor Noah attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kanye West has been suspended from Instagram for 24 hours after going after Kim Kardashian, Pete Davidson and Trevor Noah on the social media platform, Page Six has confirmed.<br />
The post Kanye West suspended from Instagram for 24 hours after Trevor Noah attack appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/kanye-west-suspended-from-instagram-for-24-hours-after-trevor-noah-attack/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/kanye-west-suspended-from-instagram-for-24-hours-after-trevor-noah-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xiaomi 12 Pro global flagship announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xiaomi has announced the international version of the Xiaomi 12 Pro, its first global flagship phone since dropping the &ldquo;Mi&rdquo; branding. As with earlier phones in the Mi series like last year&rsquo;s Mi 11, it&rsquo;s a high-end device that seeks to beat competitors like Samsung on price-performance ratio.<br />
The post Xiaomi 12 Pro global flagship announced appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/xiaomi-12-pro-global-flagship-announced/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2022 14:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/xiaomi-12-pro-global-flagship-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia opens case against Meta, restricts Instagram operations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russia on Friday said it was opening a criminal case against Meta for &ldquo;calling for the murder&rdquo; of Russians.<br />
The post Russia opens case against Meta, restricts Instagram operations appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/russia-opens-case-against-meta-restricts-instagram-operations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 20:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/russia-opens-case-against-meta-restricts-instagram-operations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia threatens Instagram ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russian officials have called on Instagram to be banned and for parent company Meta to be designated an &ldquo;extremist organization,&rdquo; according to Russian news agency Interfax and state-owned news agency TASS.<br />
The post Russia threatens Instagram ban appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/russia-threatens-instagram-ban/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 14:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/russia-threatens-instagram-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google details its latest big Android feature drop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google Photos&rsquo; portrait blur feature on Android will soon be able to blur backgrounds in a wider range of photos, including pictures of pets, food, and &mdash; my personal favorite &mdash; plants.<br />
The post Google details its latest big Android feature drop appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-details-its-latest-big-android-feature-drop/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 15:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-details-its-latest-big-android-feature-drop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[App Annie becomes Data.ai to be the ‘unified data standard’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mobile data and analytics platform App Annie has rebranded as Data.ai, as the company repositions itself as the &ldquo;unified data standard&rdquo; to capitalize on what it calls a &ldquo;big enterprise market opportunity.&rdquo;<br />
The post App Annie becomes Data.ai to be the &lsquo;unified data standard&rsquo; appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/app-annie-becomes-dataai-to-be-the-unified-data-standard/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2022 15:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/app-annie-becomes-dataai-to-be-the-unified-data-standard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple to debut low cost 5G iPhone in March]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple Inc is targeting a date on or near March 8 to unveil a low-cost 5G iPhone and an updated iPad, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people with knowledge of the matter.<br />
The post Apple to debut low cost 5G iPhone in March appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-to-debut-low-cost-5g-iphone-in-march/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Feb 2022 12:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-to-debut-low-cost-5g-iphone-in-march/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotify to link coronavirus content to facts after ‘misinformation’ row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Music streaming company Spotify says it will start guiding listeners of podcasts discussing COVID-19 to facts about the pandemic, after artists, including Neil Young, pulled their songs from the platform in anger at alleged misinformation.<br />
The post Spotify to link coronavirus content to facts after &lsquo;misinformation&rsquo; row appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/spotify-to-link-coronavirus-content-to-facts-after-misinformation-row/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2022 10:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/spotify-to-link-coronavirus-content-to-facts-after-misinformation-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotify to add content advisory to coronavirus podcasts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spotify Technology SA said it will henceforth add a &ldquo;content advisory&rdquo; to any podcast episode that includes discussion about COVID-19, Chief Executive Officer Daniel Ek said.<br />
The post Spotify to add content advisory to coronavirus podcasts appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/spotify-to-add-content-advisory-to-coronavirus-podcasts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2022 09:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/spotify-to-add-content-advisory-to-coronavirus-podcasts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samsung leaks new notched tablet on its own website]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Samsung support page for, of all things, Bixby, may have just given us our first official look at the company&rsquo;s upcoming flagship tablet.The post Samsung leaks new notched tablet on its own website appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/samsung-leaks-new-notched-tablet-on-its-own-website/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2022 10:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/samsung-leaks-new-notched-tablet-on-its-own-website/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lenovo’s new smart clock swaps Google Assistant for Alexa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lenovo has a new smart clock, and unlike its prior models, the updated Smart Clock Essential comes with Alexa instead of Google Assistant &mdash; basically making it an Echo Dot turned smart clock.<br />
The post Lenovo&rsquo;s new smart clock swaps Google Assistant for Alexa appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/lenovos-new-smart-clock-swaps-google-assistant-for-alexa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2022 17:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/lenovos-new-smart-clock-swaps-google-assistant-for-alexa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple becomes world’s first $3 trillion company]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the first day of trading in 2022, the Silicon Valley-based tech company&rsquo;s shares briefly hit a record of $182.88 around midday on Monday. The stock later pulled back from that level, closing 2.5% higher at $182.01.<br />
The post Apple becomes world&rsquo;s first $3 trillion company appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-becomes-worlds-first-3-trillion-company/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2022 11:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-becomes-worlds-first-3-trillion-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk’s SpaceX raises over $337 million in fresh funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Billionaire Elon Musk&rsquo;s SpaceX has raised $337.4 million in equity financing, the rocket company disclosed in a regulatory filing on Wednesday.<br />
The post Elon Musk&rsquo;s SpaceX raises over $337 million in fresh funding appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/elon-musks-spacex-raises-over-337-million-in-fresh-funding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2021 09:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/elon-musks-spacex-raises-over-337-million-in-fresh-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK firm closer to offering global internet via satellites]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Russian Soyuz rocket on Monday took 36 more satellites from British operator OneWeb into orbit, bringing the company more than halfway towards its goal of providing global broadband internet.<br />
The post UK firm closer to offering global internet via satellites appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/uk-firm-closer-to-offering-global-internet-via-satellites/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2021 16:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/uk-firm-closer-to-offering-global-internet-via-satellites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok becomes world’s most popular website, surpasses Facebook, Google]]></title><description><![CDATA[TikTok, a video-focused social networking service owned by Chinese company ByteDance, has surpassed tech giants Google and Facebook as the world&rsquo;s most popular websites of the year.<br />
The post TikTok becomes world&rsquo;s most popular website, surpasses Facebook, Google appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tiktok-becomes-worlds-most-popular-website-surpasses-facebook-google/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2021 14:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tiktok-becomes-worlds-most-popular-website-surpasses-facebook-google/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AWS suffers another outage as East Coast datacenter loses power]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon Web Services (AWS) has suffered its third outage in two weeks, as the cloud computing giant&rsquo;s &ldquo;US-East-1&rdquo; cloud region went down in North Virginia.<br />
The post AWS suffers another outage as East Coast datacenter loses power appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/aws-suffers-another-outage-as-east-coast-datacenter-loses-power/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2021 15:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/aws-suffers-another-outage-as-east-coast-datacenter-loses-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon’s AWS records third outage this month, affecting Slack, Epic Games Store, Asana and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon&rsquo;s crucial web services business AWS is experiencing problems today, with issues affecting services like Slack, Imgur, and the Epic Games store for some users. It&rsquo;s not looking good if you&rsquo;re working from home, with some Slack users apparently unable to view or upload images and work management tool Asana also hit by the outages.<br />
The post Amazon&rsquo;s AWS records third outage this month, affecting Slack, Epic Games Store, Asana and more appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazons-aws-records-third-outage-this-month-affecting-slack-epic-games-store-asana-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2021 14:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazons-aws-records-third-outage-this-month-affecting-slack-epic-games-store-asana-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter removes VP Osinbajo’s post for copyright violation of Beyonce’s song]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter has revealed that it has removed a tweet by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo following complaints by copyright owner Beyonc&eacute; Knowles.<br />
The post Twitter removes VP Osinbajo&rsquo;s post for copyright violation of Beyonce&rsquo;s song appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-removes-vp-osinbajos-post-for-copyright-violation-of-beyonces-song/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Dec 2021 18:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-removes-vp-osinbajos-post-for-copyright-violation-of-beyonces-song/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube TV loses ESPN, other Disney networks after failing to reach new deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[YouTube TV has failed to reach an eleventh-hour deal with Disney to keep more than a dozen Disney-owned channels on the live TV streaming service.<br />
The post YouTube TV loses ESPN, other Disney networks after failing to reach new deal appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-tv-loses-espn-other-disney-networks-after-failing-to-reach-new-deal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Dec 2021 15:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-tv-loses-espn-other-disney-networks-after-failing-to-reach-new-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook exposes mercenary spy firms that targeted 50,000 people]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook owner Meta Platforms Inc is calling out half a dozen private surveillance companies for hacking or other abuses, and accusing them in a report published on Thursday of collectively targeting about 50,000 people across its platforms.<br />
The post Facebook exposes mercenary spy firms that targeted 50,000 people appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-exposes-mercenary-spy-firms-that-targeted-50000-people/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2021 12:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-exposes-mercenary-spy-firms-that-targeted-50000-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social network Reddit reveals plans to go public]]></title><description><![CDATA[On late Wednesday night, the popular social platform Reddit announced that it has started the process of making the company public. The company filed a confidential S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) informing them of their intentions for going public.<br />
The post Social network Reddit reveals plans to go public appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/social-network-reddit-reveals-plans-to-go-public/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2021 10:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/social-network-reddit-reveals-plans-to-go-public/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google still ran ads on climate denial, despite promising to stop – report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google has struggled to uphold its recent pledge to stop running ads on content that promotes climate change denial, according to a new report from the nonprofit Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH).<br />
The post Google still ran ads on climate denial, despite promising to stop &ndash;&nbsp;report appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-still-ran-ads-on-climate-denial-despite-promising-to-stop-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2021 14:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-still-ran-ads-on-climate-denial-despite-promising-to-stop-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok tests PC game streaming app that could let it take on Twitch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The software is currently being tested with a small number of users across some Western markets, TikTok says, but its official page on TikTok&rsquo;s site appears to have been taken down as of publication.<br />
The post TikTok tests PC game streaming app that could let it take on Twitch appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tiktok-tests-pc-game-streaming-app-that-could-let-it-take-on-twitch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2021 11:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tiktok-tests-pc-game-streaming-app-that-could-let-it-take-on-twitch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon is having another massive server outage, and it’s taken down Twitch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon Web Services barely finished the post-mortem on last week&rsquo;s incident that interrupted deliveries and shut off feeds from security cameras, and now it appears AWS is having problems again.The post Amazon is having another massive server outage, and it&rsquo;s taken down Twitch appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-is-having-another-massive-server-outage-and-its-taken-down-twitch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2021 17:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-is-having-another-massive-server-outage-and-its-taken-down-twitch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google threatens to fire employees flouting coronavirus vaccination rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alphabet Inc&rsquo;s Google told its employees they would lose pay and eventually be fired if they do not follow its COVID-19 vaccination rules, CNBC reported on Tuesday, citing internal documents.<br />
The post Google threatens to fire employees flouting coronavirus vaccination rules appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-threatens-to-fire-employees-flouting-coronavirus-vaccination-rules/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2021 15:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-threatens-to-fire-employees-flouting-coronavirus-vaccination-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Army is in hot water over TikTok recruiting activity]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US Army is facing pressure from Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) after recruiters were caught using TikTok to find leads on young Americans to enlist, despite orders banning the app&rsquo;s use on government devices.<br />
The post US Army is in hot water over TikTok recruiting activity appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-army-is-in-hot-water-over-tiktok-recruiting-activity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2021 18:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-army-is-in-hot-water-over-tiktok-recruiting-activity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Army in hot water over TikTok recruiting activity]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US Army is facing pressure from Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) after recruiters were caught using TikTok to find leads on young Americans to enlist, despite orders banning the app&rsquo;s use on government devices.<br />
The post US Army in hot water over TikTok recruiting activity appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-army-in-hot-water-over-tiktok-recruiting-activity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2021 18:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-army-in-hot-water-over-tiktok-recruiting-activity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple releases iOS 15.2 with App Privacy Report, Digital Legacy, and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple&rsquo;s iOS 15.2, which includes a ton of features and fixes, has started to become roll out to iPhones after an extensive beta period. According to Apple&rsquo;s release notes, posted by 9to5Mac and MacRumors, the update includes:<br />
The post Apple releases iOS 15.2 with App Privacy Report, Digital Legacy, and more appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-releases-ios-152-with-app-privacy-report-digital-legacy-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2021 19:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-releases-ios-152-with-app-privacy-report-digital-legacy-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon announces decision to shut down Alexa ranking platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon has announced that it will shut down Alexa.com, a website ranking tool that has been operating for 25 years.<br />
The post Amazon announces decision to shut down Alexa ranking platform appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-announces-decision-to-shut-down-alexa-ranking-platform/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Dec 2021 15:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-announces-decision-to-shut-down-alexa-ranking-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram launches Playback for users to relive favourite Stories from 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[Instagram is getting in on the year-in-review trend with Playback, a feature that will let you relive your Stories from 2021. Instagram will share a curated Playback of 10 Stories for each user, but anyone can edit, add, or remove Stories from their Playback list via their Stories archive, which will pop up within Playback.<br />
The post Instagram launches Playback for users to relive favourite Stories from 2021 appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/instagram-launches-playback-for-users-to-relive-favourite-stories-from-2021/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2021 18:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/instagram-launches-playback-for-users-to-relive-favourite-stories-from-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter ban: Court dismisses suit against Nigerian government, awards N100, 000 fine against SERAP]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, dismissed a suit filed against the Federal Government for directing television and radio stations to delete their Twitter accounts.<br />
The post Twitter ban: Court dismisses suit against Nigerian government, awards N100, 000 fine against SERAP appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-ban-court-dismisses-suit-against-nigerian-government-awards-n100-000-fine-against-serap/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2021 16:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-ban-court-dismisses-suit-against-nigerian-government-awards-n100-000-fine-against-serap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft is bringing back the weather widget on the Windows 11 taskbar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft is bringing back its weather widget on the Windows 11 taskbar. It&rsquo;s a feature that originally debuted in Windows 10, providing live weather conditions and quick access to the broader widget and news feed. Windows 11 removed this taskbar integration in favour of a separate widgets panel, though.<br />
The post Microsoft is bringing back the weather widget on the Windows 11 taskbar appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/microsoft-is-bringing-back-the-weather-widget-on-the-windows-11-taskbar/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2021 12:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/microsoft-is-bringing-back-the-weather-widget-on-the-windows-11-taskbar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon fined $1.3 billion for abusing market position in Italy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon has been fined $1.3 billion (&euro;1.1 billion) by antitrust regulators in Italy. The company is accused of using its dominance in the online shopping world to steer Italian sellers into using its logistics service, Fulfilment by Amazon (FBA). Amazon says it will appeal the decision.<br />
The post Amazon fined $1.3 billion for abusing market position in Italy appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-fined-13-billion-for-abusing-market-position-in-italy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2021 12:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-fined-13-billion-for-abusing-market-position-in-italy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter testing new way to let users add content warnings to posts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter is piloting a new feature that will let users add specific content warnings to individual photos and videos sent out in tweets. The platform noted that the feature would be available to &ldquo;some&rdquo; users during the test.<br />
The post Twitter testing new way to let users add content warnings to posts appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-testing-new-way-to-let-users-add-content-warnings-to-posts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2021 18:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-testing-new-way-to-let-users-add-content-warnings-to-posts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook’s new professional profiles let creators unlock audience-growing tools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook is rolling out professional mode for profiles, letting creators take advantage of additional monetization tools. The new mode also gives creators access to features that help track the growth of their audience, something that was previously only available with Pages.<br />
The post Facebook&rsquo;s new professional profiles let creators unlock audience-growing tools appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebooks-new-professional-profiles-let-creators-unlock-audience-growing-tools/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2021 17:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebooks-new-professional-profiles-let-creators-unlock-audience-growing-tools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google releases top 2021 searches in Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google on Wednesday released the 2021 Year in Search lists showing the most searched terms, topics and questions by Nigerians in the year 2021.<br />
The post Google releases top 2021 searches in Nigeria appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-releases-top-2021-searches-in-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2021 15:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-releases-top-2021-searches-in-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bowser agrees to $10 million fine for selling Nintendo Switch hacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian hacker Gary Bowser has agreed to pay $10 million to settle a Nintendo lawsuit against him over piracy charges. Bowser is a member of the Team Xecuter group that have created mod chips or jailbroken the Nintendo Switch, 3DS, NES Classic Edition, and other consoles.<br />
The post Bowser agrees to $10 million fine for selling Nintendo Switch hacks appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/bowser-agrees-to-10-million-fine-for-selling-nintendo-switch-hacks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2021 12:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/bowser-agrees-to-10-million-fine-for-selling-nintendo-switch-hacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oppo teases retractable rear camera for phones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oppo has released a brief video hinting at a new type of camera design for smartphones. The company&rsquo;s &ldquo;self-developed retractable camera&rdquo; is shown extending from the phone&rsquo;s body before retracting back inside.The post Oppo teases retractable rear camera for phones appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/oppo-teases-retractable-rear-camera-for-phones/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/oppo-teases-retractable-rear-camera-for-phones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram to introduce parental control features next year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Instagram will roll out new parental control features on its platform in March, the service&rsquo;s head Adam Mosseri has announced in a blog post.<br />
The post Instagram to introduce parental control features next year appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/instagram-to-introduce-parental-control-features-next-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2021 11:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/instagram-to-introduce-parental-control-features-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter removes thousands of accounts linked to Chinese Xinjiang propaganda]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter has removed a total of 2,160 accounts linked to Chinese regional and state propaganda campaigns, the social network has announced as part of its latest data release on misinformation campaigns. The accounts were attempting to push back against allegations of human rights abuses by the Chinese government against the Uyghur population in Xinjiang.<br />
The post Twitter removes thousands of accounts linked to Chinese Xinjiang propaganda appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-removes-thousands-of-accounts-linked-to-chinese-xinjiang-propaganda/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2021 16:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-removes-thousands-of-accounts-linked-to-chinese-xinjiang-propaganda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian government announces plan to regulate Netflix, other streaming platforms]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government has hinted on new moves to introduce censorship laws and regulatory framework for Over-The-Top (OTT) streaming services and content providers in Nigeria.<br />
The post Nigerian government announces plan to regulate Netflix, other streaming platforms appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-government-announces-plan-to-regulate-netflix-other-streaming-platforms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2021 13:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-government-announces-plan-to-regulate-netflix-other-streaming-platforms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Google search features make it easier to find the right doctor]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of efforts to expand the health information it provides, today Google announced a new feature in search that will allow doctors to list which languages they can speak at their offices.<br />
The post New Google search features make it easier to find the right doctor appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/new-google-search-features-make-it-easier-to-find-the-right-doctor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2021 17:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/new-google-search-features-make-it-easier-to-find-the-right-doctor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barnes &amp; Noble announces new Nook GlowLight 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barnes &amp; Noble has once again remembered that it ostensibly wants to sell e-readers and has announced the Nook GlowLight 4, a $149 e-reader that offers a refreshed design, more onboard storage, and USB-C charging to the company&rsquo;s lineup.<br />
The post Barnes &amp; Noble announces new Nook GlowLight 4 appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/barnes-amp-noble-announces-new-nook-glowlight-4/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2021 17:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/barnes-amp-noble-announces-new-nook-glowlight-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter chief Jack Dorsey resigns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chief Executive Officer of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, has resigned.<br />
The post Twitter chief Jack Dorsey resigns appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-chief-jack-dorsey-resigns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2021 19:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-chief-jack-dorsey-resigns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotify becomes latest to experiment with a TikTok-style video feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The feature was first spotted by Chris Messina, who posted a video of the feed-in action. When available, the video feed is accessible from a new fourth tab in the navigation bar labelled &ldquo;Discover.&rdquo; Individual tracks can then be liked as you scroll through the feed, and there&rsquo;s also a three-dot menu icon to bring up options for each song.<br />
The post Spotify becomes latest to experiment with a TikTok-style video feed appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/spotify-becomes-latest-to-experiment-with-a-tiktok-style-video-feed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2021 11:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/spotify-becomes-latest-to-experiment-with-a-tiktok-style-video-feed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NITDA set to institutionalise data protection in Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[In its commitment to upscale data protection in Nigeria, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has begun the process of licensing and partnering with a qualified institution to set standards, prepare exams and issue certifications on data protection skills in the country. These processes are part of the implementation of the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), a subsidiary of data legislation in the country.<br />
The post NITDA set to institutionalise data protection i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nitda-set-to-institutionalise-data-protection-in-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2021 10:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nitda-set-to-institutionalise-data-protection-in-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter introduces aliases for contributors to its Birdwatch moderation program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter is introducing aliases for participants in its Birdwatch moderation tool so they don&rsquo;t have to include their usernames in notes they leave on others&rsquo; tweets, the company announced in a blog post-Monday.The post Twitter introduces aliases for contributors to its Birdwatch moderation program appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-introduces-aliases-for-contributors-to-its-birdwatch-moderation-program/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2021 20:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-introduces-aliases-for-contributors-to-its-birdwatch-moderation-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotify removes shuffle button on album pages at Adele’s request]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adele has persuaded Spotify to remove the automatic shuffle button on all album pages to allow tracks play in the artiste&rsquo;s own order.<br />
The post Spotify removes shuffle button on album pages at Adele&rsquo;s request appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/spotify-removes-shuffle-button-on-album-pages-at-adeles-request/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2021 13:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/spotify-removes-shuffle-button-on-album-pages-at-adeles-request/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCC moves to enforce use of telecom special numbering service]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said it will enforce the use of Special Numbering Service (SNS) assigned to telecom operators in other to ensure sustainability, profitability and fair competition in the segment.<br />
The post NCC moves to enforce use of telecom special numbering service appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ncc-moves-to-enforce-use-of-telecom-special-numbering-service/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2021 12:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ncc-moves-to-enforce-use-of-telecom-special-numbering-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook paying musicians, creators up to $50,000 to use its live audio features]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social media conglomerate Meta continues its tactic of buying buzz after CEO Mark Zuckerberg promised in July that the company would pay $1 billion toThe post Facebook paying musicians, creators up to $50,000 to use its live audio features appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-paying-musicians-creators-up-to-50000-to-use-its-live-audio-features/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2021 12:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-paying-musicians-creators-up-to-50000-to-use-its-live-audio-features/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter stops opening links in AMP on iOS and Android]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter has quietly rolled back its support for Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) on mobile, according to a support page spotted by SEO consultant ChristianThe post Twitter stops opening links in AMP on iOS and Android appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-stops-opening-links-in-amp-on-ios-and-android/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2021 11:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-stops-opening-links-in-amp-on-ios-and-android/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotify launches lyrics feature globally for free and paying users]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lyrics themselves are provided by Musixmatch, which claims to offer lyrics for &ldquo;over 8 million&rdquo; titles. and will be accessible on basically every platform where Spotify has an app. This includes iOS, Android, desktop computers, gaming consoles, and smart TVs. The feature is available to both free and premium listeners.<br />
The post Spotify launches lyrics feature globally for free and paying users appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/spotify-launches-lyrics-feature-globally-for-free-and-paying-users/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2021 13:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/spotify-launches-lyrics-feature-globally-for-free-and-paying-users/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube co-founder predicts ‘decline’ of the platform following removal of dislikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jawed Karim, the third co-founder of YouTube, has condemned the platform&rsquo;s removal of public dislike counts on videos, suggesting that the change will lead to YouTube&rsquo;s decline.<br />
The post YouTube co-founder predicts &lsquo;decline&rsquo; of the platform following removal of dislikes appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-co-founder-predicts-decline-of-the-platform-following-removal-of-dislikes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2021 15:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-co-founder-predicts-decline-of-the-platform-following-removal-of-dislikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tidal launches free streaming and splits HiFi into two plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tidal is making some significant changes to its subscription plans and introducing a free, ad-sponsored tier for the first time. The new Tidal Free plan launches today, is exclusive to the US, and the company says it offers &ldquo;access to our entire music catalogue and playlists, with limited interruptions.&rdquo; Streaming quality tops out at 160kbps, however, so it&rsquo;s not much for Tidal&rsquo;s paid options on that front.<br />
The post Tidal launches free streaming and splits HiFi into two p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tidal-launches-free-streaming-and-splits-hifi-into-two-plans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2021 15:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tidal-launches-free-streaming-and-splits-hifi-into-two-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samsung releases Android 12-powered One UI 4 for Galaxy S21 phones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Samsung is making its One UI 4 software update available for the Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, and S21 Ultra starting today, the company has announced. The update is based on this year&rsquo;s Android 12, was released in public beta in September, and adds new theming options, keyboard tweaks, and privacy settings.<br />
The post Samsung releases Android 12-powered One UI 4 for Galaxy S21 phones appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/samsung-releases-android-12-powered-one-ui-4-for-galaxy-s21-phones/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2021 12:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/samsung-releases-android-12-powered-one-ui-4-for-galaxy-s21-phones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nokia launches first-ever android tablet in Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[An amazing device that offers users a suite of cutting-edge functionalities, the device was formally launched in the Nigerian market at a well-attended event held at Yudala Heights, Victoria Island, Lagos on Thursday, November 4, 2021.<br />
The post Nokia launches first-ever android tablet in Nigeria appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nokia-launches-first-ever-android-tablet-in-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Nov 2021 11:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nokia-launches-first-ever-android-tablet-in-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram offers creators up to $35,000 to post videos to its TikTok clone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Instagram is offering massive sums of money to creators to post videos on its TikTok competitor Reels, as highlighted in a pair of reports from TechCrunch and Business Insider.<br />
The post Instagram offers creators up to $35,000 to post videos to its TikTok clone appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/instagram-offers-creators-up-to-35000-to-post-videos-to-its-tiktok-clone/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2021 11:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/instagram-offers-creators-up-to-35000-to-post-videos-to-its-tiktok-clone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google wins UK legal case over iPhone tracking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain&rsquo;s highest court on Wednesday blocked a $4-billion class action against Google that had accused the company of illegally tracking millions of iPhone users.<br />
The post Google wins UK legal case over iPhone tracking appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-wins-uk-legal-case-over-iphone-tracking/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2021 14:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-wins-uk-legal-case-over-iphone-tracking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Android users get another app-based Google TV remote option]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google has updated its Google Home Android app to add a built-in remote for Android TV, Google TV, and other devices like the Nvidia Shield. The feature, which was spotted by 9to5Google, is a helpful option if you misplace a physical remote control. To use it, head to the page in the Google Home app for the device you want to control, and then tap &ldquo;Open remote&rdquo; in the bottom left corner of the page.<br />
The post Android users get another app-based Google TV remote option appeared first o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/android-users-get-another-app-based-google-tv-remote-option/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2021 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/android-users-get-another-app-based-google-tv-remote-option/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOGE-1 moon mission set for launch with SpaceX in early 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[DOGE-1, the first crypto-funded mission to the moon, is set to launch early next year following a new partnership between two blockchain companies and manufacturer Geometric Energy Corporation, also known as GEC.<br />
The post DOGE-1 moon mission set for launch with SpaceX in early 2022 appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/doge-1-moon-mission-set-for-launch-with-spacex-in-early-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2021 08:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/doge-1-moon-mission-set-for-launch-with-spacex-in-early-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amnesty: NSO’s Pegasus used to hack phones of Palestinian rights workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mobile phones of six Palestinian rights workers in the Israeli-occupied West Bank were hacked using Israeli technology firm NSO Group's Pegasus spyware, Amnesty International and internet security watchdog Citizen Lab said on Monday.<br />
The post Amnesty: NSO&rsquo;s Pegasus used to hack phones of Palestinian rights workers appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amnesty-nsos-pegasus-used-to-hack-phones-of-palestinian-rights-workers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2021 13:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amnesty-nsos-pegasus-used-to-hack-phones-of-palestinian-rights-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India hunts ‘fake news’ spreaders after anti-Muslim attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian police are seeking the owners of around 100 social media accounts accused of sharing &ldquo;fake news&rdquo; after mob attacks on mosques in the country&rsquo;s northeast.<br />
The post India hunts &lsquo;fake news&rsquo; spreaders after anti-Muslim attacks appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/india-hunts-fake-news-spreaders-after-anti-muslim-attacks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Nov 2021 12:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/india-hunts-fake-news-spreaders-after-anti-muslim-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook sued by defunct photo app on antitrust grounds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defunct photo app Phhhoto is suing Meta, formerly Facebook, on antitrust grounds, claiming the social media platform feigned interest in working with it, but then copied its features and hid its name from search results, effectively driving it out of business.<br />
The post Facebook sued by defunct photo app on antitrust grounds appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-sued-by-defunct-photo-app-on-antitrust-grounds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2021 16:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-sued-by-defunct-photo-app-on-antitrust-grounds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MTN, Airtel want 5G licence fee slashed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wireless operators want a reduction in the reserve price the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has fixed for licensing at an upcoming key auction expected to set in motion the launch of 5G technology in Nigeria.<br />
The post MTN, Airtel want 5G licence fee slashed appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/mtn-airtel-want-5g-licence-fee-slashed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2021 12:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/mtn-airtel-want-5g-licence-fee-slashed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter makes it easier to search tweets from specific accounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter has added a new search button on profile pages that makes it easier to search through tweets from a specific user. Social media consultant Matt Navarra noted that the button had started appearing for a small number of users last month, but now XDA Developers says that the feature has rolled out widely in the service&rsquo;s iOS app.<br />
The post Twitter makes it easier to search tweets from specific accounts appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-makes-it-easier-to-search-tweets-from-specific-accounts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2021 10:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-makes-it-easier-to-search-tweets-from-specific-accounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon to repay $60 million in withheld tips to Flex drivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Trade Commission will send out more than $60 million to drivers for Amazon&rsquo;s Flex program, representing tip money that the commission says was illegally withheld.<br />
The post Amazon to repay $60 million in withheld tips to Flex drivers appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-to-repay-60-million-in-withheld-tips-to-flex-drivers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2021 19:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-to-repay-60-million-in-withheld-tips-to-flex-drivers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google working on more user-friendly way to find files in Drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google is preparing to beta test new search filters in Google Drive, which will hopefully make it easier to find the exact file you&rsquo;re looking for. Dubbed &ldquo;search chips,&rdquo; the feature adds a line of filters to the top of the Drive interface, letting you limit your search by things like file type, last modification date, or which other users are associated with a specific file.<br />
The post Google working on more user-friendly way to find files in Drive appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-working-on-more-user-friendly-way-to-find-files-in-drive/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2021 16:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-working-on-more-user-friendly-way-to-find-files-in-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jay-Z deactivates instagram account after one day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jay-Z has got the whole internet shook after deactivating his Instagram account barely one day after re-joining the social media platform.<br />
The post Jay-Z deactivates instagram account after one day appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/jay-z-deactivates-instagram-account-after-one-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2021 16:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/jay-z-deactivates-instagram-account-after-one-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple App Store removes crypto wallet TokenPocket after PayPal complaint]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple temporarily removed the TokenPocket wallet from the App Store, the company announced Nov. 4. According to the firm, the reason for removal was a complaint from PayPal concerning an alleged trademark issue.<br />
The post Apple App Store removes crypto wallet TokenPocket after PayPal complaint appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-app-store-removes-crypto-wallet-tokenpocket-after-paypal-complaint/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2021 11:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-app-store-removes-crypto-wallet-tokenpocket-after-paypal-complaint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple software chief: Sideloading is a cyber criminal’s best friend]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Sideloading is a cyber criminal&rsquo;s best friend and requiring that on iPhone would be a gold rush for the malware industry,&rdquo; according to Apple senior vice president Craig Federighi, who delivered a dramatic speech at Web Summit 2021 declaiming the security risks if Apple were required to let users sideload apps.<br />
The post Apple software chief: Sideloading is a cyber criminal&rsquo;s best friend appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-software-chief-sideloading-is-a-cyber-criminals-best-friend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2021 20:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-software-chief-sideloading-is-a-cyber-criminals-best-friend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram and Twitter finally make link previews work again]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ice is thawing on a nine-year internet feud. When you share Instagram links on Twitter, you&rsquo;ll see a preview of the link that includes an image instead of just the URL text starting on Wednesday. The feature is rolling out on Android, iOS, and the web. I didn&rsquo;t see a preview when I tried sharing an Instagram post on my Twitter feed, so it might not work for you just yet.<br />
The post Instagram and Twitter finally make link previews work again appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/instagram-and-twitter-finally-make-link-previews-work-again/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2021 18:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/instagram-and-twitter-finally-make-link-previews-work-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook skirts Apple’s App Store fees with custom subscription links for creators]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Facebook parent company Meta, announced that creators will soon be able to share custom web links directing their fans to pay them for subscriptions using Facebook&rsquo;s native payments system.The post Facebook skirts Apple&rsquo;s App Store fees with custom subscription links for creators appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-skirts-apples-app-store-fees-with-custom-subscription-links-for-creators/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2021 18:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-skirts-apples-app-store-fees-with-custom-subscription-links-for-creators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft’s GitHub CEO steps down]]></title><description><![CDATA[GitHub CEO Nat Friedman is stepping down after three years at the company. Friedman originally joined Microsoft after the company acquired Xamarin, which Friedman helped found. He then took over as the head of GitHub when Microsoft acquired GitHub three years ago.<br />
The post Microsoft&rsquo;s GitHub CEO steps down appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/microsofts-github-ceo-steps-down/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2021 17:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/microsofts-github-ceo-steps-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft Teams enters the metaverse race with 3D avatars and immersive meetings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft is bringing Mesh, a collaborative platform for virtual experiences, directly into Microsoft Teams next year. It&rsquo;s part of a big effort to combine the company&rsquo;s mixed reality and HoloLens work with meetings and video calls that anyone can participate in thanks to animated avatars.<br />
The post Microsoft Teams enters the metaverse race with 3D avatars and immersive meetings appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/microsoft-teams-enters-the-metaverse-race-with-3d-avatars-and-immersive-meetings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2021 16:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/microsoft-teams-enters-the-metaverse-race-with-3d-avatars-and-immersive-meetings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk sparks internet frenzy in China over ancient Chinese poem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tesla CEO Elon Musk drove Chinese internet users to engage in a frenzied debate on Tuesday after he posted an ancient Chinese poem.<br />
The post Elon Musk sparks internet frenzy in China over ancient Chinese poem appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/elon-musk-sparks-internet-frenzy-in-china-over-ancient-chinese-poem/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2021 10:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/elon-musk-sparks-internet-frenzy-in-china-over-ancient-chinese-poem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boomplay, Capasso ink extended licensing partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Africa&rsquo;s leading music streaming platform, Boomplay and leading mechanical copyrights collection agency, Composers Authors and Publishers Association (CAPASSO), have inked an extended licensing partnership as part of Boomplay&rsquo;s expansion strategy across the continent.<br />
The post Boomplay, Capasso ink extended licensing partnership appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/boomplay-capasso-ink-extended-licensing-partnership/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2021 09:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/boomplay-capasso-ink-extended-licensing-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google, Indian billionaire launch budget smartphone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Online giant Google and Asia&rsquo;s richest man Mukesh Ambani opened advance orders in India on Monday for an entry-level smartphone billed as the world&rsquo;s most affordable, joining the race to tap into the booming budget market.<br />
The post Google, Indian billionaire launch budget smartphone appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-indian-billionaire-launch-budget-smartphone/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2021 16:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-indian-billionaire-launch-budget-smartphone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinterest hops on the live shopping trend with Pinterest TV]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pinterest is diving deeper into the e-commerce game with its upcoming shoppable live series, Pinterest TV, which is set to debut on November 8th. Each episode will star a creator from the platform, airing Monday through Friday at 6PM ET on iOS and Android. Shows will cover different topics every day, ranging from fashion, beauty, home, food, and more.<br />
The post Pinterest hops on the live shopping trend with Pinterest TV appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/pinterest-hops-on-the-live-shopping-trend-with-pinterest-tv/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2021 14:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/pinterest-hops-on-the-live-shopping-trend-with-pinterest-tv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mauro Icardi shuts down his Instagram profile]]></title><description><![CDATA[When everything between Icardi and Wanda Nara seemed calm, the Argentinian striker shut down his Instagram profile. It happened as he was playing with PSG against Lille.<br />
The post Mauro Icardi shuts down his Instagram profile appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/mauro-icardi-shuts-down-his-instagram-profile/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Oct 2021 15:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/mauro-icardi-shuts-down-his-instagram-profile/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Non-profit urges criminal probe against Mark Zuckerberg, Sheryl Sandberg]]></title><description><![CDATA[A liberal non-profit wants US federal authorities to investigate whether Meta (formerly Facebook) co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg and COO Sheryl Sandberg broke the law.<br />
The post Non-profit urges criminal probe against Mark Zuckerberg, Sheryl Sandberg appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/non-profit-urges-criminal-probe-against-mark-zuckerberg-sheryl-sandberg/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2021 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/non-profit-urges-criminal-probe-against-mark-zuckerberg-sheryl-sandberg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiwa Savage sex tape, EndSARS, others dominate Google search]]></title><description><![CDATA[The emergence of a sex tape involving one of Nigeria&rsquo;s favourite pop stars, a boxing bout considered one of the biggest of the year, and a protest to honour those who died during the EndSARS protests of 2020 were some of the trending topics on Google in October.<br />
The post Tiwa Savage sex tape, EndSARS, others dominate Google search appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tiwa-savage-sex-tape-endsars-others-dominate-google-search/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2021 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tiwa-savage-sex-tape-endsars-others-dominate-google-search/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nude-friendly Google Photos folders coming to iOS next year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google is expanding several of its privacy and security features including Google Photos&rsquo; secure Locked Folder feature, the VPN offered alongside Google One, and the Pixel&rsquo;s new centralized security hub. The plans were detailed in a blog post rounding up the company&rsquo;s security initiatives.<br />
The post Nude-friendly Google Photos folders coming to iOS next year appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nude-friendly-google-photos-folders-coming-to-ios-next-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2021 11:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nude-friendly-google-photos-folders-coming-to-ios-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook’s famous thumbs-up HQ sign replaced with Meta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook just announced that it will change its company name to Meta. The new name comes with a new logo, a blue M that looks kind of like a pretzel, and now that logo has replaced the iconic thumbs-up Like icon at the company&rsquo;s global headquarters in Menlo Park.<br />
The post Facebook&rsquo;s famous thumbs-up HQ sign replaced with Meta appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebooks-famous-thumbs-up-hq-sign-replaced-with-meta/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2021 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebooks-famous-thumbs-up-hq-sign-replaced-with-meta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook rebrands to Meta as focus expands beyond social media]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook Inc. announced Thursday that it has changed its company name to Meta &mdash; marking the first major rebrand for the social media giant.<br />
The post Facebook rebrands to Meta as focus expands beyond social media appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-rebrands-to-meta-as-focus-expands-beyond-social-media/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2021 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-rebrands-to-meta-as-focus-expands-beyond-social-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria’s eNaira app disappears from digital stores]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has been three days since the Nigerian government launched its eNaira digital currency. The days have been characterised by complaints and displeasing experiences for users of the applications.<br />
The post Nigeria&rsquo;s eNaira app disappears from digital stores appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerias-enaira-app-disappears-from-digital-stores/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2021 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerias-enaira-app-disappears-from-digital-stores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter posts $537 million net loss over lawsuit payout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter said Tuesday it had posted a $537 million net loss in the third quarter after settling a lawsuit alleging investors were misled about slowing user growth.<br />
The post Twitter posts $537 million net loss over lawsuit payout appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-posts-537-million-net-loss-over-lawsuit-payout/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2021 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-posts-537-million-net-loss-over-lawsuit-payout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube, TikTok, Snap execs to face US senators on kids’ safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bearing down on hugely popular social media platforms and their impact on children, the leaders of a United States Senate panel have called executives from YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat to face questions about what their companies are doing to ensure young users&rsquo; safety.<br />
The post YouTube, TikTok, Snap execs to face US senators on kids&rsquo; safety appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-tiktok-snap-execs-to-face-us-senators-on-kids-safety/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2021 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-tiktok-snap-execs-to-face-us-senators-on-kids-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google to partner UNESCO to support Digital Journalism training in Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google has launched the Global Initiative for Excellence in Journalism Education to enhance journalists&rsquo; training in Africa. The announcement was made during the inaugural Google News Initiative (GNI) for Africa virtual event that started on Monday 25 October 2021 and will end on Friday 29th October 2021.<br />
The post Google to partner UNESCO to support Digital Journalism training in Africa appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-to-partner-unesco-to-support-digital-journalism-training-in-africa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2021 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-to-partner-unesco-to-support-digital-journalism-training-in-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK: Facebook will fuel more unrest – whistle-blower]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook Inc will fuel more violent unrest around the world unless it stops its algorithms from pushing extreme and divisive content, whistle-blower Frances Haugen has told a British parliamentary committee.<br />
The post UK: Facebook will fuel more unrest &ndash; whistle-blower appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/uk-facebook-will-fuel-more-unrest-whistle-blower/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2021 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/uk-facebook-will-fuel-more-unrest-whistle-blower/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple releases iOS with SharePlay, more iPhone 13 Pro camera options]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple is releasing iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1 today, and the big new feature is SharePlay&rsquo;s return. SharePlay is a feature that was originally supposed to ship in iOS 15; it lets people call friends or family and watch movies, TV, or listen to music together. SharePlay syncs content so everyone can watch it at the same time.<br />
The post Apple releases iOS with SharePlay, more iPhone 13 Pro camera options appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-releases-ios-with-shareplay-more-iphone-13-pro-camera-options/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2021 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-releases-ios-with-shareplay-more-iphone-13-pro-camera-options/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snap blames revenue hit on iOS ad tracking changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snap has some things to be happy about this quarter. It crossed $1 billion in revenue for the first time, added 13 million daily users, and doubled submissions to Spotlight, its relatively new TikTok rival. But it has also ran into a serious and ballooning problem: Apple&rsquo;s ad tracking changes, which have already led to millions in lost ad dollars.<br />
The post Snap blames revenue hit on iOS ad tracking changes appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/snap-blames-revenue-hit-on-ios-ad-tracking-changes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2021 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/snap-blames-revenue-hit-on-ios-ad-tracking-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-US president announces social media site]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former United States President Donald Trump has announced the launch of his own social media platform, nine months after being expelled from all major sites for his role in allegedly inciting violence at the US Capitol following his election defeat last year.<br />
The post Ex-US president announces social media site appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ex-us-president-announces-social-media-site/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2021 11:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ex-us-president-announces-social-media-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook to start down-ranking Groups posts if they break its rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook will start demoting all Groups content from people who have violated its policies elsewhere across the platform. The move is supposed to limit rulebreakers from reaching other people in a community, and it builds on existing policies that prevent them from posting, commenting, or inviting others.<br />
The post Facebook to start down-ranking Groups posts if they break its rules appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-to-start-down-ranking-groups-posts-if-they-break-its-rules/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2021 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-to-start-down-ranking-groups-posts-if-they-break-its-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Zuckerberg added to DC lawsuit over Cambridge Analytica scandal]]></title><description><![CDATA[District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine is adding Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to a lawsuit over the Cambridge Analytica data-mining scandal. Racine announced the addition on Twitter this morning, saying his investigation had revealed that Zuckerberg was &ldquo;personally involved in decisions related to Cambridge Analytica and Facebook&rsquo;s failure to protect user data.&rdquo;<br />
The post Mark Zuckerberg added to DC lawsuit over Cambridge Analytica scandal appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/mark-zuckerberg-added-to-dc-lawsuit-over-cambridge-analytica-scandal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2021 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/mark-zuckerberg-added-to-dc-lawsuit-over-cambridge-analytica-scandal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook’s digital wallet finally launches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook is finally starting to roll out a &ldquo;small pilot&rdquo; of its Novi digital wallet today in the US and Guatemala, more than two years after it was first announced. The pilot program will let users send and receive money &ldquo;instantly, securely, and with no fees&rdquo; using the Paxos stablecoin, in partnership with Coinbase (which will be serving as the custody partner that holds the actual funds for the pilot).<br />
The post Facebook&rsquo;s digital wallet finally launches appeared f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebooks-digital-wallet-finally-launches/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebooks-digital-wallet-finally-launches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook shuts fake accounts in Sudan, as fight for public opinion rages online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook says it has shut down two large networks targeting users in Sudan in recent months, as civilian and military leaders spar with one another over the future of interim power-sharing arrangement.<br />
The post Facebook shuts fake accounts in Sudan, as fight for public opinion rages online appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-shuts-fake-accounts-in-sudan-as-fight-for-public-opinion-rages-online/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2021 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-shuts-fake-accounts-in-sudan-as-fight-for-public-opinion-rages-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MTN boss tenders unreserved apologies to subscribers for network outage]]></title><description><![CDATA[MTN Nigeria Communications plc has tendered an apology to subscribers for a network outage that left customers without connection for hours.<br />
The post MTN boss tenders unreserved apologies to subscribers for network outage appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/mtn-boss-tenders-unreserved-apologies-to-subscribers-for-network-outage/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Oct 2021 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/mtn-boss-tenders-unreserved-apologies-to-subscribers-for-network-outage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SERAP sues President Buhari over plan to monitor WhatsApp messages]]></title><description><![CDATA[Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari, asking the court to &ldquo;declare illegal and unconstitutional the plan by the administration to track, intercept and monitor WhatsApp messages, phone calls, and text messages of Nigerians and other people, as it severely threatens and violates the right to the preservation of privacy.&rdquo;<br />
The post SERAP sues President Buhari over plan to monitor WhatsApp messages appeared first o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/serap-sues-president-buhari-over-plan-to-monitor-whatsapp-messages/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/serap-sues-president-buhari-over-plan-to-monitor-whatsapp-messages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple removes popular Quran app in China]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple has removed Quran Majeed, a popular app for reading and listening to the Quran, from the App Store in China, the BBC reports. The company reportedly removed the app at the request of government officials, a somewhat surprising move given Islam is a protected religion in the People&rsquo;s Republic of China.<br />
The post Apple removes popular Quran app in China appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-removes-popular-quran-app-in-china/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2021 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-removes-popular-quran-app-in-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Zuckerberg’s Facebook impostor, others jailed in Kwara]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin yesterday jailed a 21-year-old Jatto Sheriff Umar, who claimed to be the founder of Facebook, Mr. Mark Zuckerberg, in order to defraud unsuspecting victims via online relationship for offences that bordered on impersonation and cybercrime fraud.<br />
The post Mark Zuckerberg&rsquo;s Facebook impostor, others jailed in Kwara appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/mark-zuckerbergs-facebook-impostor-others-jailed-in-kwara/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2021 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/mark-zuckerbergs-facebook-impostor-others-jailed-in-kwara/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft to ‘sunset’ LinkedIn for China]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft announced this morning that it&rsquo;s shutting down the localized version of LinkedIn it offers in China. The move comes after increasing claims from academics and reporters that they&rsquo;ve received notifications stating their profiles on the service are blocked in China, as reported recently by The Wall Street Journal.<br />
The post Microsoft to &lsquo;sunset&rsquo; LinkedIn for China appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/microsoft-to-sunset-linkedin-for-china/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/microsoft-to-sunset-linkedin-for-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple extends AirPods Pro repair program for crackling or ANC issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple has quietly extended a repair program for the AirPods Pro that offers free repairs or replacements for earbuds that have issues with noise cancellation or static.<br />
The post Apple extends AirPods Pro repair program for crackling or ANC issues appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-extends-airpods-pro-repair-program-for-crackling-or-anc-issues/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 10:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-extends-airpods-pro-repair-program-for-crackling-or-anc-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook bans nearly 1,000 ‘militarized social movements’ – documents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook has placed at least 986 groups on a private list of banned &ldquo;militarized social movements,&rdquo; according to internal Facebook documents published by The Intercept. The documents hint at the scale of militia organizing on Facebook &mdash; something the company cracked down on in August of 2020.<br />
The post Facebook bans nearly 1,000 &lsquo;militarized social movements&rsquo; &ndash; documents appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-bans-nearly-1000-militarized-social-movements-documents/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2021 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-bans-nearly-1000-militarized-social-movements-documents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter testing easier way to switch to reverse-chronological feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter is testing a new way to switch to your reverse-chronological feed a bit more easily, the company announced Tuesday.The post Twitter testing easier way to switch to reverse-chronological feed appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-testing-easier-way-to-switch-to-reverse-chronological-feed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2021 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-testing-easier-way-to-switch-to-reverse-chronological-feed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Umar Danbatta: NCC set to facilitate 5G deployment, tackle insecurity]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communication Commission, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has said that the NCC will help in tackling insecurity and insurgency and also enhance spectrum availability to facilitate the deployment of Fifth Generation (5G) technology.<br />
The post Umar Danbatta: NCC set to facilitate 5G deployment, tackle insecurity appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/umar-danbatta-ncc-set-to-facilitate-5g-deployment-tackle-insecurity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2021 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/umar-danbatta-ncc-set-to-facilitate-5g-deployment-tackle-insecurity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kaspersky blocks over 14,000 mobile malware attacks in Nigeria in six months]]></title><description><![CDATA[Out of the more than 206,000 mobile malware attacks blocked by Kaspersky solutions for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) region in just six months measured between January and June 2021, over 30,000 of these attacks combined originated from Nigeria (14,071), Kenya (10,697), and South Africa (5,499).<br />
The post Kaspersky blocks over 14,000 mobile malware attacks in Nigeria in six months appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/kaspersky-blocks-over-14000-mobile-malware-attacks-in-nigeria-in-six-months/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2021 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/kaspersky-blocks-over-14000-mobile-malware-attacks-in-nigeria-in-six-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft says it mitigated the largest DDoS attack ever recorded]]></title><description><![CDATA[The attack targeted an Azure customer in Europe and was 140 per cent higher than the highest attack bandwidth volume Microsoft recorded in 2020. It also exceeds the peak traffic volume of 2.3Tbps, the previous largest attack, which was directed at Amazon Web Services last year.<br />
The post Microsoft says it mitigated the largest DDoS attack ever recorded appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/microsoft-says-it-mitigated-the-largest-ddos-attack-ever-recorded/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2021 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/microsoft-says-it-mitigated-the-largest-ddos-attack-ever-recorded/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram to now alert users when service goes down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Instagram is testing a new feature that will alert users when the service is having major technical difficulties. The alert will appear as a notification in users&rsquo; Activity Feed when &ldquo;people are confused and looking for answers,&rdquo; says Instagram. In other words: when the app&rsquo;s systems take a serious and prolonged nose-dive, as they did last week.<br />
The post Instagram to now alert users when service goes down appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/instagram-to-now-alert-users-when-service-goes-down/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2021 10:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/instagram-to-now-alert-users-when-service-goes-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook proposes feature to ‘nudge’ teens away from harmful content]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Facebook executive said Sunday that the company would introduce new measures on its apps to prompt teens away from harmful content, as U.S lawmakers scrutinize how Facebook and subsidiaries like Instagram affect young people&rsquo;s mental health.<br />
The post Facebook proposes feature to &lsquo;nudge&rsquo; teens away from harmful content appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-proposes-feature-to-nudge-teens-away-from-harmful-content/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2021 09:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-proposes-feature-to-nudge-teens-away-from-harmful-content/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: WhatsApp will stop working on millions of phones on November 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 40 different smartphone models are expected to be affected, according to the report by the UK tabloid.<br />
The post Report: WhatsApp will stop working on millions of phones on November 1 appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/report-whatsapp-will-stop-working-on-millions-of-phones-on-november-1/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2021 09:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/report-whatsapp-will-stop-working-on-millions-of-phones-on-november-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook grapples with another global outage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook on Friday said users around the world again had problems accessing its services for hours due to a tweak of its system, just days after a massive outage caused in a similar fashion.<br />
The post Facebook grapples with another global outage appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-grapples-with-another-global-outage/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Oct 2021 09:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-grapples-with-another-global-outage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple removes Apple Watch Series 6 from official lineup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Apple Watch Series 7 is finally available to preorder, nearly a month after Apple announced the new smartwatch. But the launch of the Series 7 also brings the removal of the Series 6 from the company&rsquo;s official Apple Watch lineup.<br />
The post Apple removes Apple Watch Series 6 from official lineup appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-removes-apple-watch-series-6-from-official-lineup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2021 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-removes-apple-watch-series-6-from-official-lineup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook bans developer behind Unfollow Everything tool]]></title><description><![CDATA[A developer who made a tool that let people automatically unfollow friends and groups on Facebook says he&rsquo;s been banned permanently from the social networking site.<br />
The post Facebook bans developer behind Unfollow Everything tool appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-bans-developer-behind-unfollow-everything-tool/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2021 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-bans-developer-behind-unfollow-everything-tool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Search adds guitar tuner to its smorgasbord of built-in features]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google Search now has a handy built-in tuner, letting you use the microphone on your phone or computer to tune a guitar, Android Police reports.<br />
The post Google Search adds guitar tuner to its smorgasbord of built-in features appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-search-adds-guitar-tuner-to-its-smorgasbord-of-built-in-features/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2021 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-search-adds-guitar-tuner-to-its-smorgasbord-of-built-in-features/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google, YouTube to cut off ad money for climate change deniers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google will no longer allow advertisers, publishers, and YouTube creators to monetize content that denies the existence of climate change. The company detailed the changes in a support document on Thursday.<br />
The post Google, YouTube to cut off ad money for climate change deniers appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-youtube-to-cut-off-ad-money-for-climate-change-deniers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-youtube-to-cut-off-ad-money-for-climate-change-deniers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google to invest $1 billion in Africa over five years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google plans to invest $1 billion in Africa over the next five years to ensure access to fast and cheaper internet and will back startups to support the continent's digital transformation, it said on Wednesday.<br />
The post Google to invest $1 billion in Africa over five years appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-to-invest-1-billion-in-africa-over-five-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2021 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-to-invest-1-billion-in-africa-over-five-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook outage: Revenue loss not my priority – Mark Zuckerberg]]></title><description><![CDATA[While billions of subscribers are sympathising with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg over the $7 billion loss to the technical glitch suffered by his firm on Monday, the techpreneur says the money and subscribers&rsquo; loss were not his priority, but the scathing consequences the disruption had on global users.<br />
The post Facebook outage: Revenue loss not my priority &ndash; Mark Zuckerberg appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-outage-revenue-loss-not-my-priority-mark-zuckerberg/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2021 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-outage-revenue-loss-not-my-priority-mark-zuckerberg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google announces $1 billion investment in Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, has announced an investment of $1 billion in Africa over the next five years.The post Google announces $1 billion investment in Africa appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-announces-1-billion-investment-in-africa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2021 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-announces-1-billion-investment-in-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitch confirms major data breach after source code, secrets leak out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitch has confirmed that it has suffered a major data breach. &ldquo;We can confirm a breach has taken place,&rdquo; says a Twitch spokesperson on Twitter. &ldquo;Our teams are working with urgency to understand the extent of this. We will update the community as soon as additional information is available.&rdquo;<br />
The post Twitch confirms major data breach after source code, secrets leak out appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitch-confirms-major-data-breach-after-source-code-secrets-leak-out/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2021 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitch-confirms-major-data-breach-after-source-code-secrets-leak-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google launches new features to help users shrink their carbon footprints]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google announced a suite of new features that it says will help people who use their platforms make more sustainable choices. The new services focus on reducing planet-heating greenhouse gas emissions and are primarily found on Search, Maps, Travel, and Nest.<br />
The post Google launches new features to help users shrink their carbon footprints appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-launches-new-features-to-help-users-shrink-their-carbon-footprints/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2021 09:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-launches-new-features-to-help-users-shrink-their-carbon-footprints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook explains backbone shutdown behind global outage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The massive outage that took down Facebook, its associated services (Instagram, WhatsApp, Oculus, Messenger), its platform for businesses, and the company&rsquo;s own internal network all started with routine maintenance.<br />
The post Facebook explains backbone shutdown behind global outage appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-explains-backbone-shutdown-behind-global-outage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2021 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-explains-backbone-shutdown-behind-global-outage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bolt launches Bolt Food Delivery service in Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[To help provide easier access to daily essentials such as food, the leading ride-hailing platform in Africa, Bolt has launched its food delivery service in Nigeria. Bolt Food is the latest category set to offer customers competitively affordable and efficient food delivery service to customers while offering good working conditions to food couriers and profit to restaurant partners.<br />
The post Bolt launches Bolt Food Delivery service in Nigeria appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/bolt-launches-bolt-food-delivery-service-in-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2021 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/bolt-launches-bolt-food-delivery-service-in-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google announces Pixel phones event on October 19th]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google: &ldquo;On October 19, we&rsquo;re officially introducing you to Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro&mdash;the completely reimagined Google phones. Powered by Tensor, Google&rsquo;s first custom mobile chip, they&rsquo;re fast, smart and secure. And they adapt to you. #Pixel6Launch&rdquo;<br />
The post Google announces Pixel phones event on October 19th appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-announces-pixel-phones-event-on-october-19th/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2021 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-announces-pixel-phones-event-on-october-19th/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram getting rid of IGTV]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, the company is rebranding IGTV as &ldquo;Instagram TV,&rdquo; and it&rsquo;s getting rid of the exclusive IGTV video format. Videos posted to the main Instagram feed can now run up to 60 minutes long &mdash; a length previously reserved for IGTV videos &mdash; and you&rsquo;ll no longer have to leave the main app to view them.<br />
The post Instagram getting rid of IGTV appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/instagram-getting-rid-of-igtv/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2021 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/instagram-getting-rid-of-igtv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook: ‘No malicious activity’ behind outage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook has said there was "no malicious activity" behind a widespread outage that knocked all of its services offline for several hours yesterday.<br />
The post Facebook: &lsquo;No malicious activity&rsquo; behind outage appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-no-malicious-activity-behind-outage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2021 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-no-malicious-activity-behind-outage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taaooma: Everyone is nothing without social media]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social media comedienne, Apaokaji Maryam, popularly known as Taaooma, has stated that everyone is nothing without social media.<br />
The post Taaooma: Everyone is nothing without social media appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/taaooma-everyone-is-nothing-without-social-media/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2021 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/taaooma-everyone-is-nothing-without-social-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobo announces two new e-readers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both devices keep the asymmetrical design popularized by Amazon&rsquo;s Oasis e-reader, offer E Ink Carta 1200 screens with Kobo&rsquo;s ComfortLight Pro feature (which adapts the screen brightness and colour based on the time of day), and add Bluetooth support for wireless headphones (though they can only play Kobo&rsquo;s own audiobooks).<br />
The post Kobo announces two new e-readers appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/kobo-announces-two-new-e-readers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2021 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/kobo-announces-two-new-e-readers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snapchat launches Run for Office portal to encourage users toward political campaigns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snapchat is launching a new tool aimed at guiding its young user base to consider running for political office. The company says it wants to help potential future candidates deal with common barriers to launching political campaigns by providing information, resources, and encouragement.<br />
The post Snapchat launches Run for Office portal to encourage users toward political campaigns appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/snapchat-launches-run-for-office-portal-to-encourage-users-toward-political-campaigns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2021 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/snapchat-launches-run-for-office-portal-to-encourage-users-toward-political-campaigns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook explains outage, says no evidence of data compromise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook Inc has cited faulty configuration changes on its routers as the root cause of the nearly six-hour outage that prevented the company&rsquo;s 3.5 billion users from accessing its social media and messaging services.<br />
The post Facebook explains outage, says no evidence of data compromise appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-explains-outage-says-no-evidence-of-data-compromise/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2021 11:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-explains-outage-says-no-evidence-of-data-compromise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook outage: Telegram becomes 5th most downloaded app from 56th – report]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Facebook&rsquo;s rivals, Monday was a good day as billions of internet users trooped to download their apps as Facebook fought a global outage that lasted seven hours.<br />
The post Facebook outage: Telegram becomes 5th most downloaded app from 56th &ndash;&nbsp;report appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-outage-telegram-becomes-5th-most-downloaded-app-from-56th-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2021 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-outage-telegram-becomes-5th-most-downloaded-app-from-56th-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google marks Teachers’ Day with unique doodle]]></title><description><![CDATA[A global tech company, Google, has marked the 2021 Teachers&rsquo; Day celebration by creating a unique doodle.<br />
The post Google marks Teachers&rsquo; Day with unique doodle appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-marks-teachers-day-with-unique-doodle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2021 10:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-marks-teachers-day-with-unique-doodle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NetBlocks: Mark Zuckerberg loses nearly $7 billion to Facebook outage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook stock went down by about 5.5 per cent, while its Chief Executive Officer, Mark Zuckerberg, also lost nearly $7bn to the outage that plagued the social media platform on Monday.<br />
The post NetBlocks: Mark Zuckerberg loses nearly $7 billion to Facebook outage appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/netblocks-mark-zuckerberg-loses-nearly-7-billion-to-facebook-outage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2021 09:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/netblocks-mark-zuckerberg-loses-nearly-7-billion-to-facebook-outage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube Music set to launch free background listening]]></title><description><![CDATA[YouTube Music is lifting one of its most annoying limitations &mdash; but only in Canada. Today, YouTube announced that beginning November 3rd, customers in Canada will be able to continue listening to their music in the background while doing other tasks on their phone or when the screen is off.<br />
The post YouTube Music set to launch free background listening appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-music-set-to-launch-free-background-listening/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2021 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-music-set-to-launch-free-background-listening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple now lets users report App Store scams]]></title><description><![CDATA[One month ago, we laid out a list of eight obvious things Apple could do to prove it puts App Store users ahead of profits. Today I learned the company acted on at least one of these ideas: Apple will now let you directly report a scammy app from its listing in the App Store with a new-and-improved version of its &ldquo;Report a Problem&rdquo; button.<br />
The post Apple now lets users report App Store scams appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-now-lets-users-report-app-store-scams/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2021 09:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-now-lets-users-report-app-store-scams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SERAP asks President Buhari to withdraw conditions on Twitter suspension]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to withdraw the conditions imposed on the operations of Twitter in Nigeria.<br />
The post SERAP asks President Buhari to withdraw conditions on Twitter suspension appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/serap-asks-president-buhari-to-withdraw-conditions-on-twitter-suspension/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2021 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/serap-asks-president-buhari-to-withdraw-conditions-on-twitter-suspension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump sues to reinstate his Twitter account]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit in Florida seeking to force Twitter to reinstate him, arguing the platform&rsquo;s ban violates the First Amendment and Florida&rsquo;s new social media law.<br />
The post Donald Trump sues to reinstate his Twitter account appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/donald-trump-sues-to-reinstate-his-twitter-account/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Oct 2021 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/donald-trump-sues-to-reinstate-his-twitter-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter appeals French court ruling on anti-hate speech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter has appealed a French court decision that ordered it to give activists full access to all of its relevant documents on efforts to fight hate speech, lawyers and a judicial source said on Saturday.<br />
The post Twitter appeals French court ruling on anti-hate speech appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-appeals-french-court-ruling-on-anti-hate-speech/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Oct 2021 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-appeals-french-court-ruling-on-anti-hate-speech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter reacts to President Buhari’s Independence Day address]]></title><description><![CDATA[The micro-blogging platform, Twitter, currently banned in Nigeria, has reacted to the Independence Day address of President Muhammadu Buhari and said it eagerly anticipated the social medium&rsquo;s reinstatement in the West African country.<br />
The post Twitter reacts to President Buhari&rsquo;s Independence Day address appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-reacts-to-president-buharis-independence-day-address/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2021 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-reacts-to-president-buharis-independence-day-address/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook Group looks to turn tide on Burkina Faso’s image problems]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burkina Faso has been making headlines for an Islamist insurgency that has created one of the world's fastest-growing humanitarian crises. But one man is showcasing what the country has to offer beyond conflict with a group he created called &ldquo;Burkina Faso est Chic&rdquo; (Burkina Faso is Chic).<br />
The post Facebook Group looks to turn tide on Burkina Faso&rsquo;s image problems appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-group-looks-to-turn-tide-on-burkina-fasos-image-problems/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2021 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-group-looks-to-turn-tide-on-burkina-fasos-image-problems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google marks Nigeria’s 61st Independence with Doodle]]></title><description><![CDATA[A global tech company, Google, has marked Nigeria&rsquo;s 61st Independence Day celebration by creating a unique doodle.<br />
The post Google marks Nigeria&rsquo;s 61st Independence with Doodle appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-marks-nigerias-61st-independence-with-doodle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2021 11:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-marks-nigerias-61st-independence-with-doodle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian president ‘lifts’ ban on Twitter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government suspended the operations of Twitter in Nigeria on June 5, to allow the government put measures in place to address identified negative trends exhibited by the social media platform.<br />
The post Nigerian president &lsquo;lifts&rsquo; ban on Twitter appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-president-lifts-ban-on-twitter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2021 09:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-president-lifts-ban-on-twitter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook to let users make group chats across Instagram, Messenger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook will now let you start cross-app group chats between Messenger and Instagram, the company announced Thursday. The update is a big step forward in Facebook&rsquo;s ambitions to make its apps work better with each other.<br />
The post Facebook to let users make group chats across Instagram, Messenger appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-to-let-users-make-group-chats-across-instagram-messenger/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2021 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-to-let-users-make-group-chats-across-instagram-messenger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube bans vaccine misinformation]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a new attempt to stem the flow of anti-vaccine misinformation, YouTube said Wednesday that it won&rsquo;t allow videos that claim vaccines approved by health authorities are dangerous or don&rsquo;t work. The platform is also banning prominent anti-vaccine accounts, including Joseph Mercola&rsquo;s channel and the Robert F. Kennedy Jr.-linked Children&rsquo;s Defense Fund.<br />
The post YouTube bans vaccine misinformation appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-bans-vaccine-misinformation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2021 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-bans-vaccine-misinformation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian government wants 5G network used to tackle insecurity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Security agencies in Nigeria should take advantage of the 5th Generation (5G) network recently approved for deployment by the Federal Government to effectively tackle insecurity, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has said.The post Nigerian government wants 5G network used to tackle insecurity appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-government-wants-5g-network-used-to-tackle-insecurity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2021 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-government-wants-5g-network-used-to-tackle-insecurity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook-backed 2Africa subsea communications cable is set to become the world’s longest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook has invested in seven subsea internet cables, two of which are already online. Its fellow tech giant Google is also heavily invested in subsea cable-building, with five privately-owned cable projects underway. Google finished laying its 6,276-kilometre-long Grace Hopper cable linking the US with Spain and the UK on September 14.<br />
The post Facebook-backed 2Africa subsea communications cable is set to become the world&rsquo;s longest appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-backed-2africa-subsea-communications-cable-is-set-to-become-the-worlds-longest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2021 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-backed-2africa-subsea-communications-cable-is-set-to-become-the-worlds-longest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Imgur acquired by owner of Kik, Genius, and WorldStarHipHop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Popular image-sharing site Imgur has been acquired by MediaLab, a Santa Monica-based firm that describes itself as a &ldquo;holding company of consumer internet brands.&rdquo; The company owns a number of B-list tech and internet services, including messaging apps Kik and Whisper, lyrics annotator Genius, and viral video aggregator WorldStarHipHop.<br />
The post Imgur acquired by owner of Kik, Genius, and WorldStarHipHop appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/imgur-acquired-by-owner-of-kik-genius-and-worldstarhiphop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2021 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/imgur-acquired-by-owner-of-kik-genius-and-worldstarhiphop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook spending $50 million to ‘responsibly’ build the metaverse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook has announced a $50 million fund that it says will help it develop the metaverse more responsibly. It&rsquo;s officially called the XR Programs and Research Fund, and the company says it&rsquo;ll be invested into &ldquo;programs and external research&rdquo; over the course of two years.The post Facebook spending $50 million to &lsquo;responsibly&rsquo; build the metaverse appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-spending-50-million-to-responsibly-build-the-metaverse/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2021 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-spending-50-million-to-responsibly-build-the-metaverse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skype is getting another redesign with new themes and features]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skype&rsquo;s had more redesigns in the past five years than I&rsquo;ve had hot dinners, but Microsoft is still ready to try and tweak things once again. The software maker is teasing plans for an &ldquo;improved, faster, reliable, and super modern-looking Skype.&rdquo; Microsoft says it has been listening to feedback and, over the next few months, will start rolling out changes to modernize Skype.<br />
The post Skype is getting another redesign with new themes and features appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/skype-is-getting-another-redesign-with-new-themes-and-features/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2021 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/skype-is-getting-another-redesign-with-new-themes-and-features/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok says it has passed 1 billion users]]></title><description><![CDATA[TikTok said Monday it has passed 1 billion monthly users. It&rsquo;s a remarkable number for a platform launched in August 2018 that has been scrutinized by governments &mdash; including the US &mdash; that are worried about the data collection practices of its parent company, Beijing-based ByteDance.<br />
The post TikTok says it has passed 1 billion users appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tiktok-says-it-has-passed-1-billion-users/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2021 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tiktok-says-it-has-passed-1-billion-users/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook ‘pauses’ work on Instagram kids app after widespread criticism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Instagram says it&rsquo;s &ldquo;pausing&rdquo; development of what&rsquo;s been dubbed &ldquo;Instagram Kids&rdquo; &mdash; a version of the photo-sharing app aimed at children under 13. Instagram chief Adam Mosseri announced the news in a blog post today, saying that the Facebook-owned company would continue to work on parental-supervised experiences for younger internet users.<br />
The post Facebook &lsquo;pauses&rsquo; work on Instagram kids app after widespread criticism appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-pauses-work-on-instagram-kids-app-after-widespread-criticism/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2021 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-pauses-work-on-instagram-kids-app-after-widespread-criticism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter launches crypto tipping for all users]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crypto option will allow users to link their Cash App, Patreon, Venmo, Chipper, Bandcamp, Razorpay, GoFundMe, PicPay, and Wealthsimple Cash to their Twitter bios and individual Tweets to receive funds.<br />
The post Twitter launches crypto tipping for all users appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-launches-crypto-tipping-for-all-users/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2021 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-launches-crypto-tipping-for-all-users/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UC court orders Facebook to hand over Myanmar officials’ hate posts for genocide case]]></title><description><![CDATA[A District of Columbia judge ordered Facebook to let the Gambia government access deleted posts where Myanmar officials promoted hate against the Rohingya people. The order comes more than a year after Facebook rejected a request for the data &mdash; which the Gambia seeks to use in a genocide case before the International Court of Justice.<br />
The post UC court orders Facebook to hand over Myanmar officials&rsquo; hate posts for genocide case appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/uc-court-orders-facebook-to-hand-over-myanmar-officials-hate-posts-for-genocide-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2021 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/uc-court-orders-facebook-to-hand-over-myanmar-officials-hate-posts-for-genocide-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robinhood’s crypto wallets ready for test run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robinhood is finally adding cryptocurrency wallets to its platform so that users can spend and trade their Bitcoin and Ethereum. The wallets will start as a test, and the company&rsquo;s setting up a waitlist where people can sign up to be among the first to get access. However, this doesn&rsquo;t mean that you can use Robinhood to buy stocks with Bitcoin<br />
The post Robinhood&rsquo;s crypto wallets ready for test run appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/robinhoods-crypto-wallets-ready-for-test-run/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/robinhoods-crypto-wallets-ready-for-test-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple updates macOS Safari with new look]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple has released a redesigned version of Safari for macOS Big Sur and Catalina. The update, announced as part of the upcoming macOS Monterey, was released the same day as iOS and iPadOS 15, bringing the web browser&rsquo;s new look and features across Apple&rsquo;s platforms.<br />
The post Apple updates macOS Safari with new look appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-updates-macos-safari-with-new-look/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2021 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-updates-macos-safari-with-new-look/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook says it’s spent $13 billion on ‘safety and security’ since 2016]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook says it&rsquo;s spent over $13 billion on &ldquo;safety and security&rdquo; since 2016 and has 40,000 people dedicated to the area, offering a glimpse at its operations after a week of leaks published by The Wall Street Journal. The company used the numbers as an example of how it&rsquo;s addressed problems on Facebook and Instagram, saying the Journal&rsquo;s stories lacked &ldquo;important context&rdquo; about complex issues.<br />
The post Facebook says it&rsquo;s spent $13 billion on &lsq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-says-its-spent-13-billion-on-safety-and-security-since-2016/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2021 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-says-its-spent-13-billion-on-safety-and-security-since-2016/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram: Why Hushpuppi’s account remains active]]></title><description><![CDATA[Instagram has confirmed that a multi-million-dollar fraudster Raymond Abass known as Hushpuppi is free to continue using his social media account.<br />
The post Instagram: Why Hushpuppi&rsquo;s account remains active appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/instagram-why-hushpuppis-account-remains-active/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2021 11:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/instagram-why-hushpuppis-account-remains-active/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix launches free Android mobile plan in Kenya]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix is launching a new free Android mobile plan in Kenya that will allow users to watch a limited selection of its catalog, including full seasons of select shows.<br />
The post Netflix launches free Android mobile plan in Kenya appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/netflix-launches-free-android-mobile-plan-in-kenya/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2021 09:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/netflix-launches-free-android-mobile-plan-in-kenya/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter wants to settle with angry investors for $809 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter said Monday it is proposing an $809.5 million settlement for a 2016 securities class-action lawsuit that alleged the company misled investors about its user engagement figures.<br />
The post Twitter wants to settle with angry investors for $809 million appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-wants-to-settle-with-angry-investors-for-809-million/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2021 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-wants-to-settle-with-angry-investors-for-809-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian website blamed for naira fall suspends rate tracking]]></title><description><![CDATA[A website that publishes exchange rates for Nigeria's naira is "temporarily" suspending the service after the African nation's central bank accused it of manipulating prices.<br />
The post Nigerian website blamed for naira fall suspends rate tracking appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-website-blamed-for-naira-fall-suspends-rate-tracking/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Sep 2021 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-website-blamed-for-naira-fall-suspends-rate-tracking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alexie Navalny allies accuse Telegram of censorship in Russian election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Allies of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny accused Telegram of censorship on Saturday after the popular messaging app followed Google and Apple in restricting access to their voting campaign in Russia&rsquo;s parliamentary election<br />
The post Alexie Navalny allies accuse Telegram of censorship in Russian election appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/alexie-navalny-allies-accuse-telegram-of-censorship-in-russian-election/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Sep 2021 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/alexie-navalny-allies-accuse-telegram-of-censorship-in-russian-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AbokiFX suspends operations]]></title><description><![CDATA[abokiFX, a web platform that reports movements in the foreign exchange market, has suspended operations as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) placed its owners on investigations.<br />
The post AbokiFX suspends operations appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/abokifx-suspends-operations/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Sep 2021 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/abokifx-suspends-operations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook will treat coordinated rule breakers using real accounts like troll farms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook is expanding its playbook for tackling &ldquo;coordinated inauthentic behaviour&rdquo; to cover similar campaigns that don&rsquo;t involve impersonation. Reuters first reported the new policy, which Facebook apparently says is in its early stages.<br />
The post Facebook will treat coordinated rule breakers using real accounts like troll farms appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-will-treat-coordinated-rule-breakers-using-real-accounts-like-troll-farms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2021 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-will-treat-coordinated-rule-breakers-using-real-accounts-like-troll-farms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook’s new commitments on climate misinformation miss the point – activists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lies about climate change still fester unchecked on Facebook, environmentalists say, even as the social media giant announces new climate initiatives. The company today said that it&rsquo;s beefing up a &ldquo;Climate Science Center&rdquo; with more facts, quizzes, and videos. It&rsquo;s also investing $1 million in grants to groups &ldquo;working to combat climate misinformation.&rdquo;<br />
The post Facebook&rsquo;s new commitments on climate misinformation miss the point &ndash; activists appeared]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebooks-new-commitments-on-climate-misinformation-miss-the-point-activists/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2021 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebooks-new-commitments-on-climate-misinformation-miss-the-point-activists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WhatsApp begins testing a yellow pages-style business directory]]></title><description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is piloting a new business directory in S&atilde;o Paulo, Brazil that lets users find local shops and services with a presence on the app, the service&rsquo;s head Will Cathcart has announced. Screenshots show how WhatsApp will show businesses sorted by categories like &ldquo;grocery store&rdquo; and &ldquo;restaurant,&rdquo; before letting users chat directly with them. Reuters reports that the test will include thousands of businesses in the city.<br />
The post WhatsApp begins testing a ye]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/whatsapp-begins-testing-a-yellow-pages-style-business-directory/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2021 11:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/whatsapp-begins-testing-a-yellow-pages-style-business-directory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cybercrime: NITDA makes case for youths in legitimate IT businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Information Technology Development Agency has appealed to the Nigeria Police Force to allow young Nigerians with genuine IT businesses to operate freely.<br />
The post Cybercrime: NITDA makes case for youths in legitimate IT businesses appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/cybercrime-nitda-makes-case-for-youths-in-legitimate-it-businesses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/cybercrime-nitda-makes-case-for-youths-in-legitimate-it-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube earmarks $1,000 each for 20 creators in Nigeria, South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[YouTube on Wednesday said it had earmarked $1,000 each for 20 creators with eligible channels at the YouTube NextUp programme that will be available in Nigeria and South Africa.<br />
The post YouTube earmarks $1,000 each for 20 creators in Nigeria, South Africa appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-earmarks-1000-each-for-20-creators-in-nigeria-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2021 08:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-earmarks-1000-each-for-20-creators-in-nigeria-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NITDA tasks NIRA to key into digital transformation]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an effort geared towards achieving relevant stakeholders engagement and compliance to the digital economy, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has urged the Nigerian Internet Registration Association (NIRA) to align with the Agency&rsquo;s initiatives to fully enjoy its benefits.<br />
The post NITDA tasks NIRA to key into digital transformation appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nitda-tasks-nira-to-key-into-digital-transformation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2021 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nitda-tasks-nira-to-key-into-digital-transformation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minister: Nigerian government to lift Twitter suspension in a few days]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government has again assured Nigerians that all issues that led to the suspension of activities of the popular microblogging platform, Twitter, will be sorted out soon.<br />
The post Minister: Nigerian government to lift Twitter suspension in a few days appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/minister-nigerian-government-to-lift-twitter-suspension-in-a-few-days/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/minister-nigerian-government-to-lift-twitter-suspension-in-a-few-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spyware: Nigerian government urges residents using Apple to upgrade operating system]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has advised Apple users in the country to upgrade their devices&rsquo; operating system (iOS) with the latest patches iOS 14.8 to guard against dangerous spyware known as Pegasus.<br />
The post Spyware: Nigerian government urges residents using Apple to upgrade operating system appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/spyware-nigerian-government-urges-residents-using-apple-to-upgrade-operating-system/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2021 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/spyware-nigerian-government-urges-residents-using-apple-to-upgrade-operating-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter reaches out, commits to restoration plan in Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[Embattled microblogging platform, Twitter, has reached out to and assured Nigerians that it has not stopped engaging with the government on ways to resolve its ban in the country.<br />
The post Twitter reaches out, commits to restoration plan in Nigeria appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-reaches-out-commits-to-restoration-plan-in-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-reaches-out-commits-to-restoration-plan-in-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter ban: Nigeria loses $360 million revenue within 100 days]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of social enterprises yesterday announced that the continued suspension of the microblogging site, Twitter, in Nigeria has cost the country about $360 million in economic revenue in 100 days of its suspension.<br />
The post Twitter ban: Nigeria loses $360 million revenue within 100 days appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-ban-nigeria-loses-360-million-revenue-within-100-days/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2021 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-ban-nigeria-loses-360-million-revenue-within-100-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google found guilty of restricting Android forks in South Korea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google has been fined 207.4 billion won (around $177 million) in South Korea for abusing its dominant market position to stop device manufacturers from using modified versions of Android, Bloomberg reports. Specifically, the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) is taking issue with the anti-fragmentation agreements (AFA) Google has manufacturers like Samsung sign, which prevents it from making changes to the operating system.<br />
The post Google found guilty of restricting Android forks in South Korea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-found-guilty-of-restricting-android-forks-in-south-korea/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2021 11:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-found-guilty-of-restricting-android-forks-in-south-korea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook secret program let ‘celebrities avoid moderation’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook maintains a secret program to exempt athletes, politicians, and other high-profile users from its typical moderation process, according to The Wall Street Journal.<br />
The post Facebook secret program let &lsquo;celebrities avoid moderation&rsquo; appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-secret-program-let-celebrities-avoid-moderation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2021 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-secret-program-let-celebrities-avoid-moderation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Senate president tackles Nigerian government over Twitter ban 100 days after]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Nigerian Twitter ban enters its 100th day on Monday (today), the immediate past President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has stated that government must always look at how its decisions affect young people.<br />
The post Ex-Senate president tackles Nigerian government over Twitter ban 100 days after appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ex-senate-president-tackles-nigerian-government-over-twitter-ban-100-days-after/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2021 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ex-senate-president-tackles-nigerian-government-over-twitter-ban-100-days-after/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5G: Private telecommunications staff seeks affordable subscription rate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PTECSSAN), an affiliate of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the federal government to work with telecommunication operators to ensure that subscription after the deployment of the 5G remains affordable to the people.<br />
The post 5G: Private telecommunications staff seeks affordable subscription rate appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/5g-private-telecommunications-staff-seeks-affordable-subscription-rate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2021 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/5g-private-telecommunications-staff-seeks-affordable-subscription-rate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WhatsApp ‘developing transcriptions’ to tame chaotic voice notes]]></title><description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is reportedly developing a feature that&rsquo;ll offer transcriptions of received voice messages, letting you easily read what&rsquo;s been said without having to play it out loud. The feature spotted by WABetaInfo is currently in development for iOS. It&rsquo;s unclear when it&rsquo;ll hit the WhatsApp beta for iPhone users or when it&rsquo;ll come to Android.<br />
The post WhatsApp &lsquo;developing transcriptions&rsquo; to tame chaotic voice notes appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/whatsapp-developing-transcriptions-to-tame-chaotic-voice-notes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2021 11:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/whatsapp-developing-transcriptions-to-tame-chaotic-voice-notes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WhatsApp is adding encrypted backups]]></title><description><![CDATA[WhatsApp will let its more than 2 billion users fully encrypt the backups of their messages, the Facebook-owned app announced Friday.<br />
The post WhatsApp is adding encrypted backups appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/whatsapp-is-adding-encrypted-backups/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/whatsapp-is-adding-encrypted-backups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stakeholders commend Nigerian government’s approval of 5G network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stakeholders have been commending the Nigerian government for approving the deployment of the 5G (Fifth Generation) digital network in the country.<br />
The post Stakeholders commend Nigerian government&rsquo;s approval of 5G network appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/stakeholders-commend-nigerian-governments-approval-of-5g-network/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/stakeholders-commend-nigerian-governments-approval-of-5g-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google sets new water goals as droughts worsen]]></title><description><![CDATA[With drought sucking the Western US dry, Google announced new plans to protect vital water resources. Google guzzles up water to cool its data centres, three of which are in the drought-stricken West. To offset its thirst, the company said that by 2030, it wants to replenish 120 per cent of the water it consumes.<br />
The post Google sets new water goals as droughts worsen appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-sets-new-water-goals-as-droughts-worsen/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-sets-new-water-goals-as-droughts-worsen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter tests emoji reactions for tweets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter is testing emoji reactions for tweets that go beyond a simple &ldquo;Like,&rdquo; the company announced today. So, over the coming days, users in Turkey will be able to respond to tweets with the &ldquo;Face with tears of joy&rdquo; emoji, &ldquo;Thinking face,&rdquo; &ldquo;Clapping hands,&rdquo; &ldquo;Crying face,&rdquo; or a simple &ldquo;Heart.&rdquo; The test is only scheduled to run for a limited time, but Twitter says it might expand it to users in more countries depending on the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-tests-emoji-reactions-for-tweets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2021 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-tests-emoji-reactions-for-tweets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian government approves deployment of 5G network]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, made this known to State House Correspondents at the end of the council meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja on Wednesday.<br />
The post Nigerian government approves deployment of 5G network appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-government-approves-deployment-of-5g-network/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2021 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-government-approves-deployment-of-5g-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minister: Radiation from 5G lower than 4G]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, has announced that radiation from the 5G has proven to be lower than the 4G as the Federal Government made the approval on the National Policy on fifth-generation (5G) network in Nigeria.<br />
The post Minister: Radiation from 5G lower than 4G appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/minister-radiation-from-5g-lower-than-4g/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2021 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/minister-radiation-from-5g-lower-than-4g/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter launches invite-only Communities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter is launching Communities, its rival to Facebook Groups and Reddit, for tweeting with others who share specific interests.<br />
The post Twitter launches invite-only Communities appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-launches-invite-only-communities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2021 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-launches-invite-only-communities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian government approves policy on 5G network]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Executive Council has approved the National Policy on fifth-generation (5G) networks for the country&rsquo;s digital economy &mdash; which will see the deployment of the network.<br />
The post Nigerian government approves policy on 5G network appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-government-approves-policy-on-5g-network/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-government-approves-policy-on-5g-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok ‘overtakes’ YouTube in US average watch time]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the US, ByteDance&rsquo;s app first overtook YouTube in August last year, and as of June 2021, its users watched over 24 hours of content per month, compared with 22 hours and 40 minutes on Google&rsquo;s video platform. In the UK the difference is even more stark: TikTok overtook YouTube in May last year and users there now reportedly watch almost 26 hours of content a month, compared to less than 16 on YouTube.<br />
The post TikTok &lsquo;overtakes&rsquo; YouTube in US average watch time appeare]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tiktok-overtakes-youtube-in-us-average-watch-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2021 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tiktok-overtakes-youtube-in-us-average-watch-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCC releases draft guidelines on SIM registration, replacement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has published its draft regulatory instruments on SIM registration and replacement.<br />
The post NCC releases draft guidelines on SIM registration, replacement appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ncc-releases-draft-guidelines-on-sim-registration-replacement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2021 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ncc-releases-draft-guidelines-on-sim-registration-replacement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCC: MTN’s universal access service licence yet to be renewed]]></title><description><![CDATA[MTN is yet to renew its Universal Access Service License (UASL), the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said.<br />
The post NCC: MTN&rsquo;s universal access service licence yet to be renewed appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ncc-mtns-universal-access-service-licence-yet-to-be-renewed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2021 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ncc-mtns-universal-access-service-licence-yet-to-be-renewed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telegram uncaps live stream viewers as part of big version 8.0 update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Telegram, the messaging app that&rsquo;s becoming more and more like a fully-fledged social media network, is expanding support for video live streams with its latest update. Version 8.0 of the app, which is available now on both iOS and Android, allows live streams to be watched by an unlimited number of viewers, up from the previous limit of 1,000<br />
The post Telegram uncaps live stream viewers as part of big version 8.0 update appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/telegram-uncaps-live-stream-viewers-as-part-of-big-version-80-update/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2021 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/telegram-uncaps-live-stream-viewers-as-part-of-big-version-80-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samsung’s new Z Flip and Z Fold get battery-protection feature]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 have inherited a battery protection that was previously exclusive to Samsung&rsquo;s tablets, which when enabled is designed to maximize the lifespan of batteries, SamMobile reports. The &ldquo;Protect battery&rdquo; feature limits the devices&rsquo; charge level to 85 per cent, preventing the full charge to 100 per cent that&rsquo;s believed to wear down batteries over years of use.<br />
The post Samsung&rsquo;s new Z Flip and Z Fold get battery-protection feature appeared]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/samsungs-new-z-flip-and-z-fold-get-battery-protection-feature/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2021 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/samsungs-new-z-flip-and-z-fold-get-battery-protection-feature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube shorts earmarks $100 million fund for creators globally]]></title><description><![CDATA[YouTube Shorts on Thursday says it hasearmarked $100 million forcreatorsglobally aimed at helpingcreators to earn and build their growing businesses.<br />
The post YouTube shorts earmarks $100 million fund for creators globally appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-shorts-earmarks-100-million-fund-for-creators-globally/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2021 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-shorts-earmarks-100-million-fund-for-creators-globally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCC: Nigerian government ready to deploy 5G network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Umar Garba Danbatta, executive vice chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), says the federal government is ready to deploy fifth generation (5G) network across the country.<br />
The post NCC: Nigerian government ready to deploy 5G network appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ncc-nigerian-government-ready-to-deploy-5g-network/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2021 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ncc-nigerian-government-ready-to-deploy-5g-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OnlyFans says it actually won’t ban porn on October 1st]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the company, &ldquo;We have secured assurances necessary to support our diverse creator community and have suspended the planned October 1 policy change. OnlyFans stands for inclusion and we will continue to provide a home for all creators.&rdquo;<br />
The post OnlyFans says it actually won&rsquo;t ban porn on October 1st appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/onlyfans-says-it-actually-wont-ban-porn-on-october-1st/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2021 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/onlyfans-says-it-actually-wont-ban-porn-on-october-1st/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok tests shopping tabs with select Shopify merchants]]></title><description><![CDATA[TikTok announced it&rsquo;s piloting a new in-app shopping experience on Tuesday as part of its ongoing partnership with Shopify (via The New York Times). TikTok Shopping allows select merchants from the US, Canada, and the UK to use a new shopping tab and product links to sell products from Shopify storefronts.<br />
The post TikTok tests shopping tabs with select Shopify merchants appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tiktok-tests-shopping-tabs-with-select-shopify-merchants/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2021 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tiktok-tests-shopping-tabs-with-select-shopify-merchants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube says its partner program now has two million members]]></title><description><![CDATA[YouTube&rsquo;s Partner Program, which allows users to make money off their videos, has passed the 2 million creator mark, the company said Monday. The platform has helped turn YouTube into a viable business for top creators like PewDiePie and Jenna Marbles, but it&rsquo;s also been the cause of consternation for the company when eligible partners &mdash; often those same top creators &mdash; do something that reflects poorly on the platform and temporarily drives away advertisers.<br />
The post YouT]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-says-its-partner-program-now-has-two-million-members/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2021 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-says-its-partner-program-now-has-two-million-members/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ethiopia to build local rival to Facebook, other platforms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ethiopia has begun developing its own social media platform to rival Facebook, Twitter and Whatsapp, though it does not plan to block the global services, the state communications security agency said on Monday.<br />
The post Ethiopia to build local rival to Facebook, other platforms appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ethiopia-to-build-local-rival-to-facebook-other-platforms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2021 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ethiopia-to-build-local-rival-to-facebook-other-platforms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minister: SIM cards, cell phones now made in Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government says it has achieved 100 per cent in the production of Subscriber Identification Module cards as well as the manufacture of many components of cell phones used in the country.<br />
The post Minister: SIM cards, cell phones now made in Nigeria appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/minister-sim-cards-cell-phones-now-made-in-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Aug 2021 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/minister-sim-cards-cell-phones-now-made-in-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clubhouse yanks off personal info from users’ accounts in Afghanistan as safety measure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social audio app Clubhouse has joined other social platforms in taking steps to protect the privacy and safety of its users in Afghanistan.The post Clubhouse yanks off personal info from users&rsquo; accounts in Afghanistan as safety measure appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/clubhouse-yanks-off-personal-info-from-users-accounts-in-afghanistan-as-safety-measure/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Aug 2021 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/clubhouse-yanks-off-personal-info-from-users-accounts-in-afghanistan-as-safety-measure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minister: Communications ministry generated over N1 trillion revenue in two years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Isa Pantami, minister of communications and digital economy, spoke during the virtual inauguration of the 12th batch of the digital economy projects at the Digital Economy Complex, Mbora, Abuja.<br />
The post Minister: Communications ministry generated over N1 trillion revenue in two years appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/minister-communications-ministry-generated-over-n1-trillion-revenue-in-two-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Aug 2021 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/minister-communications-ministry-generated-over-n1-trillion-revenue-in-two-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook plans crypto wallet Novi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook, a social media network on Friday announced that it would soon introduce its cryptocurrency wallet named Novi Digital Wallet saying the wallet would be tied to the Diem Blockchain system.<br />
The post Facebook plans crypto wallet Novi appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-plans-crypto-wallet-novi/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2021 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-plans-crypto-wallet-novi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria: Twitter accedes to 7 of our 10 demands – minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government says from the 10 demands put forward to lift Twitter suspension, the microblogging and social networking platform has acceded to seven.<br />
The post Nigeria: Twitter accedes to 7 of our 10 demands &ndash; minister appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigeria-twitter-accedes-to-7-of-our-10-demands-minister/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2021 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigeria-twitter-accedes-to-7-of-our-10-demands-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China passes tough new online privacy law]]></title><description><![CDATA[China passed a sweeping privacy law aimed at preventing businesses from collecting sensitive personal data Friday, as the country faces an uptick in internet scams and Beijing targets tech giants hoovering up personal data.<br />
The post China passes tough new online privacy law appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/china-passes-tough-new-online-privacy-law/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2021 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/china-passes-tough-new-online-privacy-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google to shut down Android Auto mobile app in favor of Google Assistant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google has confirmed it&rsquo;s shutting down the standalone &ldquo;Android Auto for Phone Screens&rdquo; app with Android 12. Instead, anyone who wants a driving-friendly interface for their Android phone should use the Google Assistant driving mode, which is available within Google Maps, or the native Android Auto interface available in select cars.<br />
The post Google to shut down Android Auto mobile app in favor of Google Assistant appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-to-shut-down-android-auto-mobile-app-in-favor-of-google-assistant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2021 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-to-shut-down-android-auto-mobile-app-in-favor-of-google-assistant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social media giants grapple with Taliban dilemma]]></title><description><![CDATA[The last time the Taliban were in power, social networks were a thing of the future &mdash; but this time around, the militants&rsquo; takeover of Afghanistan poses tricky questions for the likes of Facebook and Twitter.<br />
The post Social media giants grapple with Taliban dilemma appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/social-media-giants-grapple-with-taliban-dilemma/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/social-media-giants-grapple-with-taliban-dilemma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Netflix engineers charged with insider trading]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged three former Netflix engineers with being part of a &ldquo;long-running&rdquo; insider trading scheme, the agency announced. The engineers and two close associates allegedly traded on confidential information about Netflix&rsquo;s subscriber growth, generating more than $3 million in total profit.<br />
The post Former Netflix engineers charged with insider trading appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/former-netflix-engineers-charged-with-insider-trading/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/former-netflix-engineers-charged-with-insider-trading/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia fines Google again for failing to remove banned content]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Moscow court on Thursday fined Alphabet Inc&rsquo;s Google 6 million roubles (or $80,881) for failing to delete content that Russia deemed illegal.<br />
The post Russia fines Google again for failing to remove banned content appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/russia-fines-google-again-for-failing-to-remove-banned-content/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/russia-fines-google-again-for-failing-to-remove-banned-content/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple’s child-abuse scanner has serious flaw – researchers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers have found a flaw in iOS&rsquo;s built-in hash function, raising new concerns about the integrity of Apple&rsquo;s CSAM-scanning system. The flaw affects the hashing system, called NeuralHash, which allows Apple to check for exact matches of known child-abuse imagery without possessing any of the images or gleaning any information about non-matching pictures.<br />
The post Apple&rsquo;s child-abuse scanner has serious flaw &ndash; researchers appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apples-child-abuse-scanner-has-serious-flaw-researchers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2021 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apples-child-abuse-scanner-has-serious-flaw-researchers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter to trial letting users report posts for misinformation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter is introducing a new feature on a trial basis to test the ability for users to report misleading posts.<br />
The post Twitter to trial letting users report posts for misinformation appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-to-trial-letting-users-report-posts-for-misinformation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-to-trial-letting-users-report-posts-for-misinformation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinterest adds search filters for different hair textures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pinterest is launching a search tool to help people narrow their hair inspiration searches by hair pattern. When users search for hairstyles, new filter options &mdash; for coily, curly, wavy, and straight textures, as well as shaved / bald and protective styles &mdash; will appear under the search bar<br />
The post Pinterest adds search filters for different hair textures appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/pinterest-adds-search-filters-for-different-hair-textures/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/pinterest-adds-search-filters-for-different-hair-textures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samsung to remove ads from its stock apps later this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Samsung has confirmed that it will stop showing ads in default apps including Samsung Weather, Samsung Pay, and Samsung Theme. It follows comments made by its mobile chief TM Roh in an internal town hall meeting reported by Yonhap.<br />
The post Samsung to remove ads from its stock apps later this year appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/samsung-to-remove-ads-from-its-stock-apps-later-this-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2021 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/samsung-to-remove-ads-from-its-stock-apps-later-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook’s giant African internet cable will now be even bigger]]></title><description><![CDATA[The companies plan to add the Indian Ocean island countries of Seychelles and Comoros, as well as Angola and a new connection to Nigeria, according to a statement released on Monday. This is in addition to a recently announced link to the Canary Islands and would bring connection-landings to 35 in 26 countries.<br />
The post Facebook&rsquo;s giant African internet cable will now be even bigger appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebooks-giant-african-internet-cable-will-now-be-even-bigger/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2021 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebooks-giant-african-internet-cable-will-now-be-even-bigger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook Messenger is adding end-to-end encryption for voice and video calls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook is adding end-to-end encryption for voice and video calls in Messenger. The company announced in a blog post that it&rsquo;s rolling out the change today alongside new controls for its disappearing messages. Some users may also see new test features related to encryption.<br />
The post Facebook Messenger is adding end-to-end encryption for voice and video calls appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-messenger-is-adding-end-to-end-encryption-for-voice-and-video-calls/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2021 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-messenger-is-adding-end-to-end-encryption-for-voice-and-video-calls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zambia blocks WhatsApp as voters wait hours to cast their ballots in ‘tense’ election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities in Zambia blocked WhatsApp messaging on Thursday, according to data from a global internet monitor.<br />
The post Zambia blocks WhatsApp as voters wait hours to cast their ballots in &lsquo;tense&rsquo; election appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/zambia-blocks-whatsapp-as-voters-wait-hours-to-cast-their-ballots-in-tense-election/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2021 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/zambia-blocks-whatsapp-as-voters-wait-hours-to-cast-their-ballots-in-tense-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reddit is now valued at more than $10 billion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reddit, the self-declared &lsquo;front page of the internet,&rsquo; says it is now valued at more than $10 billion after raising an additional $410 million in funding, with the final round expected to grow to up to $700 million.<br />
The post Reddit is now valued at more than $10 billion appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/reddit-is-now-valued-at-more-than-10-billion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2021 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/reddit-is-now-valued-at-more-than-10-billion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minister: Nigerian government to lift Twitter suspension soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nigerian government has promised to lift the suspension on Twitter operations in Nigeria.<br />
The post Minister: Nigerian government to lift Twitter suspension soon appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/minister-nigerian-government-to-lift-twitter-suspension-soon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2021 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/minister-nigerian-government-to-lift-twitter-suspension-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspension: Twitter agrees to open office in Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, made this known after briefing State House correspondents at the end of the virtual Federal Executive Council, FEC.<br />
The post Suspension: Twitter agrees to open office in Nigeria appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/suspension-twitter-agrees-to-open-office-in-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2021 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/suspension-twitter-agrees-to-open-office-in-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WhatsApp to allow chat history transfers between iOS, Android]]></title><description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is adding the ability to bring your chat history with you when you switch from iOS to Android &mdash; including all voice notes, photos, and conversations.The post WhatsApp to allow chat history transfers between iOS, Android appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/whatsapp-to-allow-chat-history-transfers-between-ios-android/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2021 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/whatsapp-to-allow-chat-history-transfers-between-ios-android/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samsung announces Galaxy Z Flip 3 with bigger cover display]]></title><description><![CDATA[For all the multitasking prowess and sheer productivity potential Samsung&rsquo;s new Galaxy Z Fold 3 offers, there&rsquo;s something about the just-announced Galaxy Z Flip 3 that&rsquo;s got me even more excited.<br />
The post Samsung announces Galaxy Z Flip 3 with bigger cover display appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/samsung-announces-galaxy-z-flip-3-with-bigger-cover-display/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2021 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/samsung-announces-galaxy-z-flip-3-with-bigger-cover-display/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samsung announces Galaxy Buds 2 with active noise cancellation]]></title><description><![CDATA[In addition to launching two new foldable phones and a pair of smartwatches, Samsung today announced its latest set of wireless earbuds. The Galaxy Buds 2 cost $149.99 and will replace the Galaxy Buds Plus in the company&rsquo;s lineup.<br />
The post Samsung announces Galaxy Buds 2 with active noise cancellation appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/samsung-announces-galaxy-buds-2-with-active-noise-cancellation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2021 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/samsung-announces-galaxy-buds-2-with-active-noise-cancellation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samsung announces Galaxy Z Fold 3 with S Pen support and water resistance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Z Fold 3 is a productivity powerhouse that now has 120Hz displays both inside and out. And it&rsquo;s carrying over some of the Galaxy Note&rsquo;s DNA by adding support for the S Pen stylus. But what&rsquo;s even more important than the usual spec upgrades is the message Samsung is sending about durability: the Fold 3 is more resilient than its predecessors.<br />
The post Samsung announces Galaxy Z Fold 3 with S Pen support and water resistance appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/samsung-announces-galaxy-z-fold-3-with-s-pen-support-and-water-resistance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2021 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/samsung-announces-galaxy-z-fold-3-with-s-pen-support-and-water-resistance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Twitter is now obeying India government’s new internet rules’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The social media company has now appointed a permanent employee to serve as both chief compliance officer and grievance officer, as well as a nodal officer &mdash; three roles required under the new legislation announced in February. Twitter said it appointed the executives earlier this month.<br />
The post &lsquo;Twitter is now obeying India government&rsquo;s new internet rules&rsquo; appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-is-now-obeying-india-governments-new-internet-rules/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2021 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-is-now-obeying-india-governments-new-internet-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple’s new iPhones to have ‘video portrait mode’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple&rsquo;s upcoming flagship iPhones, likely to be called the iPhone 13 line, will be able to automatically blur the backgrounds of footage as part of a new video portrait mode, according to a new report from Bloomberg.The post Apple&rsquo;s new iPhones to have &lsquo;video portrait mode&rsquo; appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apples-new-iphones-to-have-video-portrait-mode/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2021 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apples-new-iphones-to-have-video-portrait-mode/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple pushes back against child abuse scanning concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a new FAQ, Apple has attempted to assuage concerns that its new anti-child abuse measures could be turned into surveillance tools by authoritarian governments. &ldquo;Let us be clear, this technology is limited to detecting CSAM [child sexual abuse material] stored in iCloud and we will not accede to any government&rsquo;s request to expand it,&rdquo; the company writes.<br />
The post Apple pushes back against child abuse scanning concerns appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-pushes-back-against-child-abuse-scanning-concerns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2021 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-pushes-back-against-child-abuse-scanning-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Authorities in China sue Tencent over WeChat’s youth mode]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prosecutors in Beijing are suing Chinese tech giant Tencent, claiming the &ldquo;youth mode&rdquo; on its WeChat app is against laws protecting minors, Reuters reported. When WeChat is used in youth mode, it restricts younger users&rsquo; access to functions like mobile payments, as well as certain games.<br />
The post Authorities in China sue Tencent over WeChat&rsquo;s youth mode appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/authorities-in-china-sue-tencent-over-wechats-youth-mode/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Aug 2021 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/authorities-in-china-sue-tencent-over-wechats-youth-mode/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter appoints ‘grievance officer’ to comply with India’s new rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[First reported by Bloomberg, one of the new executives is a chief compliance officer who will also serve as grievance officer, and the other is a nodal officer, both required by the country&rsquo;s Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code which took effect in May<br />
The post Twitter appoints &lsquo;grievance officer&rsquo; to comply with India&rsquo;s new rules appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-appoints-grievance-officer-to-comply-with-indias-new-rules/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Aug 2021 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-appoints-grievance-officer-to-comply-with-indias-new-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FTC: Facebook’s justification for banning third-party researchers ‘inaccurate’]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Facebook banned the personal accounts of academics researching ad transparency and misinformation on its platform this week, it justified the decision in part by saying it was only following rules set out by the Federal Trade Commission. But the FTC itself says this is &ldquo;inaccurate&rdquo; and that its rules require no such action, reports The Washington Post.<br />
The post FTC: Facebook&rsquo;s justification for banning third-party researchers &lsquo;inaccurate&rsquo; appeared first on TODA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ftc-facebooks-justification-for-banning-third-party-researchers-inaccurate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2021 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ftc-facebooks-justification-for-banning-third-party-researchers-inaccurate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter to work with AP, Reuters to provide more context around disputed topics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter is working with news agencies the Associated Press and Reuters to more proactively combat misinformation on its platform, the company has announced. The platform&rsquo;s internal teams already work to explain and add context to Twitter content, but it says the two news agencies will help provide more authoritative information, especially when facts are in dispute<br />
The post Twitter to work with AP, Reuters to provide more context around disputed topics appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-to-work-with-ap-reuters-to-provide-more-context-around-disputed-topics/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2021 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-to-work-with-ap-reuters-to-provide-more-context-around-disputed-topics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xiaomi overtakes Samsung to take top spot in European phone shipments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is continuing to post solid growth. After overtaking Apple as the number two smartphone vendor in the world in the second quarter of 2021, it&rsquo;s now become the top seller in Europe for the first time, according to new figures from Strategy Analytics.<br />
The post Xiaomi overtakes Samsung to take top spot in European phone shipments appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/xiaomi-overtakes-samsung-to-take-top-spot-in-european-phone-shipments/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/xiaomi-overtakes-samsung-to-take-top-spot-in-european-phone-shipments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotify testing less restrictive ad-supported tier costing $0.99 a month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spotify Plus is a new $0.99 subscription tier being piloted by the streaming service which combines elements of its existing free and premium tiers. The plan still features ads like Spotify&rsquo;s free tier, but it doesn&rsquo;t impose any limits on the number of tracks you can skip per hour<br />
The post Spotify testing less restrictive ad-supported tier costing $0.99 a month appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/spotify-testing-less-restrictive-ad-supported-tier-costing-099-a-month/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2021 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/spotify-testing-less-restrictive-ad-supported-tier-costing-099-a-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MTN Nigeria to invest $1.5 billion to expand broadband over three years]]></title><description><![CDATA[MTN Nigeria plans to invest 600 billion naira ($1.5 billion) over the next three years to expand broadband access in Africa&rsquo;s most populous country, its chief executive said on Monday.<br />
The post MTN Nigeria to invest $1.5 billion to expand broadband over three years appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/mtn-nigeria-to-invest-15-billion-to-expand-broadband-over-three-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2021 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/mtn-nigeria-to-invest-15-billion-to-expand-broadband-over-three-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube ‘Premium Lite’ subscription offers ad-free viewing for less]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google is piloting a more affordable premium subscription tier for YouTube that offers ad-free viewing without YouTube Premium&rsquo;s other features like offline downloads or background playback. The new &ldquo;Premium Lite&rdquo; plan was spotted by a user on ResetEra, and YouTube subsequently confirmed the test offering in a statement.<br />
The post YouTube &lsquo;Premium Lite&rsquo; subscription offers ad-free viewing for less appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-premium-lite-subscription-offers-ad-free-viewing-for-less/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2021 12:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-premium-lite-subscription-offers-ad-free-viewing-for-less/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian government accused of NCC Act violation on Twitter suspension]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government blocked access to Twitter, an American microblogging and social networking service, in violation of the regulatory framework under the Nigerian Communications Act, correspondences between the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Global Rights have alleged.<br />
The post Nigerian government accused of NCC Act violation on Twitter suspension appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-government-accused-of-ncc-act-violation-on-twitter-suspension/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Aug 2021 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-government-accused-of-ncc-act-violation-on-twitter-suspension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter ban: Commonwealth monitoring Nigeria closely – official]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Commonwealth has said that it is monitoring developments in Nigeria over concerns raised by the country&rsquo;s citizens on the suspension of Twitter.<br />
The post Twitter ban: Commonwealth monitoring Nigeria closely &ndash; official appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-ban-commonwealth-monitoring-nigeria-closely-official/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Aug 2021 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-ban-commonwealth-monitoring-nigeria-closely-official/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telegram increases group video calls viewers limit to 1,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[Telegram has announced the latest new features and improvements making their way to the popular messaging app. Video is the focus this time around. After launching group video calls last month, those sessions are now able to tally up to 1,000 viewers.The post Telegram increases group video calls viewers limit to 1,000 appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/telegram-increases-group-video-calls-viewers-limit-to-1000/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2021 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/telegram-increases-group-video-calls-viewers-limit-to-1000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCC sets new operational fees, spectrum prices for telcos]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has set up an annual operating regulatory levy to ensure that all licensees are properly and equitably assessed to meet statutory and regulatory expectations.<br />
The post NCC sets new operational fees, spectrum prices for telcos appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ncc-sets-new-operational-fees-spectrum-prices-for-telcos/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2021 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ncc-sets-new-operational-fees-spectrum-prices-for-telcos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google to kick ‘sugar dating’ apps out of Android Play Store]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Sugar dating&rdquo; apps will not be allowed on the Android Play Store from September 1st, Google has announced as part of a series of policy changes for the platform. The change, which was first reported by Android Police, specifically prohibits apps relating to &ldquo;compensated sexual relationships.&rdquo; Other changes coming to the platform include a new crackdown on inactive developer accounts, Google says.<br />
The post Google to kick &lsquo;sugar dating&rsquo; apps out of Android Play]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-to-kick-sugar-dating-apps-out-of-android-play-store/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-to-kick-sugar-dating-apps-out-of-android-play-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBNaija: Why I packed up my last relationship – Nini]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye housemate, Nini, says that she can make use of any guy she wants to use and no male can use her.<br />
The post BBNaija: Why I packed up my last relationship &ndash; Nini appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/bbnaija-why-i-packed-up-my-last-relationship-nini/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/bbnaija-why-i-packed-up-my-last-relationship-nini/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotify’s paid subscribers hit 165 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spotify now has 165 million premium subscribers and 365 million monthly active users according to a new earnings report released today. It&rsquo;s a year-over-year increase of 20 percent and 22 percent respectively, and up from the 158 million subscribers and 356 million MAUs seen last quarter.<br />
The post Spotify&rsquo;s paid subscribers hit 165 million appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/spotifys-paid-subscribers-hit-165-million/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2021 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/spotifys-paid-subscribers-hit-165-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google drags Germany to court over hate-speech law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google said on Tuesday that it was taking legal action over an expanded version of Germany&rsquo;s hate-speech law that recently took effect, saying its provisions violated the right to privacy of its users.<br />
The post Google drags Germany to court over hate-speech law appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-drags-germany-to-court-over-hate-speech-law/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2021 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-drags-germany-to-court-over-hate-speech-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram to make accounts for users under 16 private by default]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook-owned Instagram is introducing changes designed to make the app safer for young people. From now on, anyone signing up to the service who&rsquo;s under the age of 16 (or under 18 in certain countries) will have their account set to private by default, though the option to switch to public will still be available. Anyone under these ages with a public account now will be sent a notification encouraging them to switch to private.<br />
The post Instagram to make accounts for users under 16 priv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/instagram-to-make-accounts-for-users-under-16-private-by-default/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2021 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/instagram-to-make-accounts-for-users-under-16-private-by-default/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeff Bezos offers NASA $2 billion to pick Blue Origin’s lunar lander]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeff Bezos is offering NASA a discount of at least $2 billion for the agency to give his space company a lucrative human lunar landing system contract that his rival, Elon Musk&rsquo;s SpaceX, won earlier this year. Bezos&rsquo; new offer is the latest in an escalating string of efforts to win the contract for Blue Origin.<br />
The post Jeff Bezos offers NASA $2 billion to pick Blue Origin&rsquo;s lunar lander appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/jeff-bezos-offers-nasa-2-billion-to-pick-blue-origins-lunar-lander/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2021 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/jeff-bezos-offers-nasa-2-billion-to-pick-blue-origins-lunar-lander/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech company anti-terrorism initiative to increase focus on far-right groups]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cross-platform counterterrorism program will start targeting white supremacist and far-right militia material, flagging content for moderation on Facebook, Twitter, Dropbox, and several other services.The post Tech company anti-terrorism initiative to increase focus on far-right groups appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tech-company-anti-terrorism-initiative-to-increase-focus-on-far-right-groups/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2021 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tech-company-anti-terrorism-initiative-to-increase-focus-on-far-right-groups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix to include free games in users’ subscription]]></title><description><![CDATA[Popular video-streaming service, Netflix, is set to include free games in its users&rsquo; subscription soon.<br />
The post Netflix to include free games in users&rsquo; subscription appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/netflix-to-include-free-games-in-users-subscription/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2021 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/netflix-to-include-free-games-in-users-subscription/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clubhouse no longer invite-only]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clubhouse is going wide. Co-founders Paul Davison and Rohan Seth announced today that the app is no longer invite-only. Around 10 million people are currently on the waitlist, a spokesperson confirms, and they&rsquo;ll slowly be added to the app over time.The post Clubhouse no longer invite-only appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/clubhouse-no-longer-invite-only/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2021 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/clubhouse-no-longer-invite-only/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram adds automatic text translation in stories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Instagram is adding a new option to automatically translate text in story posts, the company announced today.<br />
The post Instagram adds automatic text translation in stories appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/instagram-adds-automatic-text-translation-in-stories/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2021 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/instagram-adds-automatic-text-translation-in-stories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British national arrested in Spain over role in 2020 Twitter hack]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 22-year-old British citizen was arrested in Spain on Wednesday in connection with a July 2020 hack of Twitter, which compromised the accounts of high-profile politicians and celebrities, the U.S. Justice Department said on Wednesday.<br />
The post British national arrested in Spain over role in 2020 Twitter hack appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/british-national-arrested-in-spain-over-role-in-2020-twitter-hack/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2021 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/british-national-arrested-in-spain-over-role-in-2020-twitter-hack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salesforce completes $27.7 billion Slack acquisition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Salesforce has completed its Slack acquisition, nearly eight months after first announcing plans to acquire the team communication platform for a whopping $27.7 billion.<br />
The post Salesforce completes $27.7 billion Slack acquisition appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/salesforce-completes-277-billion-slack-acquisition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2021 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/salesforce-completes-277-billion-slack-acquisition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zoom to let users add third-party apps to calls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zoom is furthering its ambitions to be your go-to app for virtual meetings and events by making Zoom Apps and Zoom Events widely available starting Wednesday.<br />
The post Zoom to let users add third-party apps to calls appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/zoom-to-let-users-add-third-party-apps-to-calls/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2021 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/zoom-to-let-users-add-third-party-apps-to-calls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube adds new way to tip creators]]></title><description><![CDATA[YouTube viewers will soon have a new way to throw their support &mdash; and money &mdash; behind their favorite creators. A new tool called Super Thanks that lets you tip creators is now being tested on the platform.<br />
The post YouTube adds new way to tip creators appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-adds-new-way-to-tip-creators/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2021 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-adds-new-way-to-tip-creators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google unveils ‘self-driving’ cloud security feature]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google today unveiled a slew of new security solutions for protecting its cloud. The announcements &mdash; made during the company&rsquo;s Security Summit &mdash; include a new intrusion detection system, multiple integrations, and an autonomic security operations stack. Additionally, Google Cloud also announced it&rsquo;s expanding the availability of its Risk Protection Program.<br />
The post Google unveils &lsquo;self-driving&rsquo; cloud security feature appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-unveils-self-driving-cloud-security-feature/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2021 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-unveils-self-driving-cloud-security-feature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google TV update adds option to manually clear out ‘Continue watching’ row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google TV, the new smart TV interface that debuted on Google&rsquo;s most recent Chromecast, appears to be getting a small but important tweak for its &ldquo;Continue watching&rdquo; row.<br />
The post Google TV update adds option to manually clear out &lsquo;Continue watching&rsquo; row appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-tv-update-adds-option-to-manually-clear-out-continue-watching-row/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2021 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-tv-update-adds-option-to-manually-clear-out-continue-watching-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Biden: Facebook not ‘killing people,’ but misinformation causes harm]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Monday, President Joe Biden said that vaccine misinformation on Facebook harms people, while partially walking back a statement he made last week in which he told reporters that platforms like Facebook were &ldquo;killing people&rdquo; by allowing misinformation to spread.<br />
The post Joe Biden: Facebook not &lsquo;killing people,&rsquo; but misinformation causes harm appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/joe-biden-facebook-not-killing-people-but-misinformation-causes-harm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2021 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/joe-biden-facebook-not-killing-people-but-misinformation-causes-harm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WhatsApp to let users join group calls after they start]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new feature means you&rsquo;ll be able to join a call with your friends and family when you&rsquo;re ready, kind of like what you can do with a group Zoom or Google Meet call right now. Given the massive popularity of WhatsApp, this could be a useful feature for many people who communicate over the messaging service.<br />
The post WhatsApp to let users join group calls after they start appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/whatsapp-to-let-users-join-group-calls-after-they-start/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2021 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/whatsapp-to-let-users-join-group-calls-after-they-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zoom to acquire cloud contact center company Five9 for $14.7 billion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zoom is expanding into the lucrative cloud contact center market in a big way by acquiring publicly-listed Five9 in an all-stock deal worth $14.7 billion.<br />
The post Zoom to acquire cloud contact center company Five9 for $14.7 billion appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/zoom-to-acquire-cloud-contact-center-company-five9-for-147-billion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/zoom-to-acquire-cloud-contact-center-company-five9-for-147-billion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New leaks indicate new iPhones may have always-on displays like Apple’s Watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report from Bloomberg&rsquo;s Mark Gurman says the 2021 iPhone may have an always-on display similar to Apple&rsquo;s Watch, and which Android phones have had for some time.The post New leaks indicate new iPhones may have always-on displays like Apple&rsquo;s Watch appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/new-leaks-indicate-new-iphones-may-have-always-on-displays-like-apples-watch/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jul 2021 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/new-leaks-indicate-new-iphones-may-have-always-on-displays-like-apples-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria plans auctioning of 5G spectrum this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it will auction the Fifth Generation Technology (5G) spectrum by the Fourth Quarter (Q4) of 2021.<br />
The post Nigeria plans auctioning of 5G spectrum this year appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigeria-plans-auctioning-of-5g-spectrum-this-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2021 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigeria-plans-auctioning-of-5g-spectrum-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eni Aluko: Why I deleted my Twitter account]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eni Aluko has said the fight against racism lacks the &ldquo;energy&rdquo; that led to the collapse of the Super League plans, with the former England international also explaining why she will not return to Twitter until she hears about change on the platform.<br />
The post Eni Aluko: Why I deleted my Twitter account appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/eni-aluko-why-i-deleted-my-twitter-account/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/eni-aluko-why-i-deleted-my-twitter-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xiaomi overtakes Apple as number two smartphone vendor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xiaomi is now the second largest smartphone vendor based on worldwide shipments in the second quarter of 2021, according to a new report from Canalys. The Chinese company captured 17 percent of global market share, according to the research firm, just behind Samsung&rsquo;s 19 percent but ahead of Apple&rsquo;s 14 percent.<br />
The post Xiaomi overtakes Apple as number two smartphone vendor appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/xiaomi-overtakes-apple-as-number-two-smartphone-vendor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2021 09:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/xiaomi-overtakes-apple-as-number-two-smartphone-vendor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US surgeon general calls out platforms over coronavirus misinformation]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Thursday, the surgeon general published a new report calling on social media platforms to make new investments in combating online coronavirus misinformation.<br />
The post US surgeon general calls out platforms over coronavirus misinformation appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-surgeon-general-calls-out-platforms-over-coronavirus-misinformation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2021 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-surgeon-general-calls-out-platforms-over-coronavirus-misinformation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EFCC enhances whistle-blowing with launch of ‘Eagle Eye’ app]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched a computer application known as &ldquo;Eagle Eye,&rdquo; to ease the reporting of economic and financial crimes to the commission.<br />
The post EFCC enhances whistle-blowing with launch of &lsquo;Eagle Eye&rsquo; app appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/efcc-enhances-whistle-blowing-with-launch-of-eagle-eye-app/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2021 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/efcc-enhances-whistle-blowing-with-launch-of-eagle-eye-app/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clubhouse launches direct messaging feature Backchannel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now, you can slide into people&rsquo;s Clubhouse DMs. The social audio company is launching its direct messaging feature, Backchannel, today for all users on both iOS and Android.<br />
The post Clubhouse launches direct messaging feature Backchannel appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/clubhouse-launches-direct-messaging-feature-backchannel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2021 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/clubhouse-launches-direct-messaging-feature-backchannel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook’s satellite internet team joins Amazon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon has acquired a team of employees from Facebook focused on delivering internet connectivity from low Earth orbit satellites, The Information reports. Amazon paid Facebook an undisclosed sum as part of the acquisition, which saw more than a dozen Los Angeles-based employees switch companies in April to work on Project Kuiper<br />
The post Facebook&rsquo;s satellite internet team joins Amazon appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebooks-satellite-internet-team-joins-amazon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2021 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebooks-satellite-internet-team-joins-amazon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Republicans call for Amazon to testify on Pentagon relationship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Republicans are questioning Amazon&rsquo;s relationship with the Pentagon after newly released emails show that defense officials praised tech executives vying for a $10 billion contract during the Trump administration.<br />
The post US Republicans call for Amazon to testify on Pentagon relationship appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-republicans-call-for-amazon-to-testify-on-pentagon-relationship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2021 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-republicans-call-for-amazon-to-testify-on-pentagon-relationship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France fines Google a record $593 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[France&rsquo;s antitrust watchdog on Tuesday slammed a $593 million (500 million euro) fine on Alphabet&rsquo;s Google for failing to comply with the regulator&rsquo;s orders on how to conduct talks with the country&rsquo;s news publishers in a row over copyright.<br />
The post France fines Google a record $593 million appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/france-fines-google-a-record-593-million/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2021 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/france-fines-google-a-record-593-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube’s TikTok competitor YouTube Shorts is rolling out globally]]></title><description><![CDATA[YouTube&rsquo;s TikTok competitor, YouTube Shorts, is now rolling out globally. The service launched first in India last year, before expanding to around 26 countries including the US and the UK. Now YouTube Shorts, which is still in beta, will be available &ldquo;across more than 100 countries around the world where YouTube is available.&rdquo;<br />
The post YouTube&rsquo;s TikTok competitor YouTube Shorts is rolling out globally appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtubes-tiktok-competitor-youtube-shorts-is-rolling-out-globally/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtubes-tiktok-competitor-youtube-shorts-is-rolling-out-globally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter admits verification of several fake accounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The blunder came to light after data scientist Conspirador Norte&ntilde;o discovered six verified accounts which had been created recently on June 16th. None of them had posted a single tweet, and two used what appeared to be stock photographs for profile pictures.<br />
The post Twitter admits verification of several fake accounts appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-admits-verification-of-several-fake-accounts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2021 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-admits-verification-of-several-fake-accounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exclusive TED chats coming to Clubhouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clubhouse has another partnership, and this time, it&rsquo;s with one of the most popular podcast networks. The company announced today that it&rsquo;s partnering with TED to bring exclusive chats to the social audio platform throughout the summer and beyond.<br />
The post Exclusive TED chats coming to Clubhouse appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/exclusive-ted-chats-coming-to-clubhouse/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jul 2021 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/exclusive-ted-chats-coming-to-clubhouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECOWAS Court adjourns case on Nigeria’s Twitter ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigerians awaiting ECOWAS court verdict on the legality of the 5 June Twitter ban imposed by the Buhari administration will have to wait much longer.<br />
The post ECOWAS Court adjourns case on Nigeria&rsquo;s Twitter ban appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ecowas-court-adjourns-case-on-nigerias-twitter-ban/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jul 2021 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ecowas-court-adjourns-case-on-nigerias-twitter-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WeChat deletes accounts of student LGBTQ groups in China]]></title><description><![CDATA[Massively popular Chinese social platform WeChat quietly deleted the accounts of several LGBTQ groups organized at major Chinese universities, Reuters reported on Tuesday. The groups received warnings that they &ldquo;violated community rules,&rdquo; according to the Associated Press, but were not offered further explanation before their accounts were deleted.<br />
The post WeChat deletes accounts of student LGBTQ groups in China appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/wechat-deletes-accounts-of-student-lgbtq-groups-in-china/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2021 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/wechat-deletes-accounts-of-student-lgbtq-groups-in-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter to comply with India’s new rules to keep its legal immunity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter has outlined how it intends to &ldquo;fully comply&rdquo; with India&rsquo;s new social media rules after the government said its lack of compliance meant it could be held legally liable for its user&rsquo;s posts, Bloomberg reports.<br />
The post Twitter to comply with India&rsquo;s new rules to keep its legal immunity appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-to-comply-with-indias-new-rules-to-keep-its-legal-immunity/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2021 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-to-comply-with-indias-new-rules-to-keep-its-legal-immunity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok launches new feature to aid job applications]]></title><description><![CDATA[Video-sharing platform, TikTok, has launched a new feature that will enable users to discover and apply for jobs with ease.<br />
The post TikTok launches new feature to aid job applications appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tiktok-launches-new-feature-to-aid-job-applications/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2021 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tiktok-launches-new-feature-to-aid-job-applications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCC, Judges brainstorm on ways to adjudicate rise in telecoms conflicts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Judges from across the country converged on Abuja to brainstorm on legal and regulatory issues in the telecommunications industry.<br />
The post NCC, Judges brainstorm on ways to adjudicate rise in telecoms conflicts appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ncc-judges-brainstorm-on-ways-to-adjudicate-rise-in-telecoms-conflicts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2021 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ncc-judges-brainstorm-on-ways-to-adjudicate-rise-in-telecoms-conflicts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump announces lawsuit against Facebook, Twitter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former US president Donald Trump announced Wednesday he is filing a class-action lawsuit against Facebook, Twitter and Google, escalating his years-long free speech battle with tech giants who he argues have wrongfully censored him.<br />
The post Donald Trump announces lawsuit against Facebook, Twitter appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/donald-trump-announces-lawsuit-against-facebook-twitter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2021 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/donald-trump-announces-lawsuit-against-facebook-twitter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China regulator fined internet platforms for illegal merger deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[China&rsquo;s market regulator said on Wednesday it has fined a number of internet companies including Didi Chuxing, Tencent and Alibaba for failing to report earlier merger and acquisition deals for approval, according to a statement on the website of the State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR).<br />
The post China regulator fined internet platforms for illegal merger deals appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/china-regulator-fined-internet-platforms-for-illegal-merger-deals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2021 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/china-regulator-fined-internet-platforms-for-illegal-merger-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pentagon cancels Microsoft JEDI contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US Defense Department has canceled the $10 billion JEDI cloud computing project it awarded to Microsoft in 2019, saying the controversial program&rsquo;s design &ldquo;no longer meets its needs.&rdquo; The department will replace JEDI with another cloud infrastructure contract and plans to solicit bids from Microsoft as well as Amazon &mdash; which sued over losing the original contract.<br />
The post Pentagon cancels Microsoft JEDI contract appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/pentagon-cancels-microsoft-jedi-contract/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2021 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/pentagon-cancels-microsoft-jedi-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[House propose compulsory, free trackers on mobile devices]]></title><description><![CDATA[The House of Representatives has urged the Nigerian Communications Commission to ensure that all mobile network operators in Nigeria have an application that allows parents to track the online activities of their children whenever they are online.<br />
The post House propose compulsory, free trackers on mobile devices appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/house-propose-compulsory-free-trackers-on-mobile-devices/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2021 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/house-propose-compulsory-free-trackers-on-mobile-devices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Nigeria has third most developed Internet ecosystem in Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigeria has the third most developed Internet ecosystem in Africa, a new report has shown.<br />
The post Report: Nigeria has third most developed Internet ecosystem in Africa appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/report-nigeria-has-third-most-developed-internet-ecosystem-in-africa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2021 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/report-nigeria-has-third-most-developed-internet-ecosystem-in-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ECOWAS Court fixes date to consolidate suits on Nigeria’s Twitter ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Community Court of the Economic Community of West African States has fixed July 9, 2021, to decide on the consolidation of all applications before the court on the Twitter ban by the Federal Government of Nigeria.<br />
The post ECOWAS Court fixes date to consolidate suits on Nigeria&rsquo;s Twitter ban appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ecowas-court-fixes-date-to-consolidate-suits-on-nigerias-twitter-ban/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2021 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ecowas-court-fixes-date-to-consolidate-suits-on-nigerias-twitter-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oko Iyabo: YouTube yanks off Yomi Fabiyi’s new movie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Popular video-sharing platform, YouTube, has yanked off &lsquo;Oko Iyabo&rsquo;, a movie produced and directed by Yomi Fabiyi.The post Oko Iyabo: YouTube yanks off Yomi Fabiyi&rsquo;s new movie appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/oko-iyabo-youtube-yanks-off-yomi-fabiyis-new-movie/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2021 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/oko-iyabo-youtube-yanks-off-yomi-fabiyis-new-movie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Privacy law: Twitter, Facebook, others threaten to pull out of Hong Kong]]></title><description><![CDATA[An association of companies such as Google, Twitter and Facebook is warning that the internet giants and their services will pull out of Hong Kong.<br />
The post Privacy law: Twitter, Facebook, others threaten to pull out of Hong Kong appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/privacy-law-twitter-facebook-others-threaten-to-pull-out-of-hong-kong/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2021 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/privacy-law-twitter-facebook-others-threaten-to-pull-out-of-hong-kong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter loses immunity over user-generated content in India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter Inc no more enjoys liability protection against user-generated content in India as the U.S. microblogging giant has failed to comply with new IT rules, the Indian government said in a court filing.<br />
The post Twitter loses immunity over user-generated content in India appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-loses-immunity-over-user-generated-content-in-india/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2021 09:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-loses-immunity-over-user-generated-content-in-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook, Reuters to train journalists in online courses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook and Reuters have expressed their readiness to launch a free online training programme for journalists, called the Reuters Digital Journalism courses.<br />
The post Facebook, Reuters to train journalists in online courses appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-reuters-to-train-journalists-in-online-courses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2021 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-reuters-to-train-journalists-in-online-courses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airbnb blocks tens of thousands of bookings in party crackdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airbnb has blocked over 50,000 suspicious bookings across 15 US cities as part of a crackdown on parties in its properties during the pandemic. These include 7,000 in Dallas, 6,000 in San Diego, 5,100 in Charlotte, 3,500 in St. Louis, 3,000 in Columbus, and 2,700 in New Orleans, The company&rsquo;s head of trust and safety communication Ben Breit said.<br />
The post Airbnb blocks tens of thousands of bookings in party crackdown appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/airbnb-blocks-tens-of-thousands-of-bookings-in-party-crackdown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2021 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/airbnb-blocks-tens-of-thousands-of-bookings-in-party-crackdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WhatsApp threatens to block users of clone app ‘GB WhatsApp’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whatsapp has issued a warning to users who download clone apps, threatening to permanently block them if continuous usage persists.<br />
The post WhatsApp threatens to block users of clone app &lsquo;GB WhatsApp&rsquo; appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/whatsapp-threatens-to-block-users-of-clone-app-gb-whatsapp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2021 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/whatsapp-threatens-to-block-users-of-clone-app-gb-whatsapp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeff Bezos steps down as Amazon chief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos, on Monday officially stepped down as the Chief Executive Officer of the e-commerce empire he founded 27 years ago.<br />
The post Jeff Bezos steps down as Amazon chief appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/jeff-bezos-steps-down-as-amazon-chief/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2021 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/jeff-bezos-steps-down-as-amazon-chief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ByteDance begins selling TikTok’s AI to other clients]]></title><description><![CDATA[ByteDance, the Beijing-based parent company of video sharing app TikTok has started selling TikTok&rsquo;s AI to other companies, the Financial Times reports (may require subscription).<br />
The post ByteDance begins selling TikTok&rsquo;s AI to other clients appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/bytedance-begins-selling-tiktoks-ai-to-other-clients/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2021 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/bytedance-begins-selling-tiktoks-ai-to-other-clients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China regulator orders Didi ride-hailing app removed from stores]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has ordered app stores to remove Didi Chuxing&rsquo;s app, claiming the ride-hailing company had been illegally collecting users&rsquo; personal data (via Reuters). The regulator said it had ordered the company to make updates to put it in compliance with China&rsquo;s data protection rules, but didn&rsquo;t elaborate on what the violations may have involved.<br />
The post China regulator orders Didi ride-hailing app removed from stores appeared first on T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/china-regulator-orders-didi-ride-hailing-app-removed-from-stores/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2021 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/china-regulator-orders-didi-ride-hailing-app-removed-from-stores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OnePlus merging OxygenOS with Oppo’s ColorOS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following last month&rsquo;s announcement that OnePlus was integrating with Oppo, effectively becoming a sub-brand of the phone manufacturer, the company announced on Friday that it&rsquo;s also merging OxygenOS with Oppo&rsquo;s ColorOS operating system (via 9to5Google).<br />
The post OnePlus merging OxygenOS with Oppo&rsquo;s ColorOS appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/oneplus-merging-oxygenos-with-oppos-coloros/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2021 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/oneplus-merging-oxygenos-with-oppos-coloros/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outcry as Ugandans hit with new internet tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ugandan internet users have been hit by a new tax on mobile data in a move the country's opposition leader branded a new assault on freedom of speech.<br />
The post Outcry as Ugandans hit with new internet tax appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/outcry-as-ugandans-hit-with-new-internet-tax/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2021 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/outcry-as-ugandans-hit-with-new-internet-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook confirms tests of a new anti-extremism warning prompt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook is testing prompts that will link users to anti-extremism support and resources if the company believes the user knows someone who could be on the path to extremism, or if the user has been exposed to extremist content themselves, according to a report by CNN Business.<br />
The post Facebook confirms tests of a new anti-extremism warning prompt appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-confirms-tests-of-a-new-anti-extremism-warning-prompt/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2021 08:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-confirms-tests-of-a-new-anti-extremism-warning-prompt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinterest bans weight loss ads due to eating disorder concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pinterest said Thursday it is updating its ad policies to &ldquo;prohibit all ads with weight loss language and imagery.&rdquo; The company said in a blog post that it developed its new policy with guidance from the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), whose research shows there has been a rise in eating disorders and unhealthy eating habits in young people during the pandemic.<br />
The post Pinterest bans weight loss ads due to eating disorder concerns appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/pinterest-bans-weight-loss-ads-due-to-eating-disorder-concerns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2021 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/pinterest-bans-weight-loss-ads-due-to-eating-disorder-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[House opposes lifting of Twitter ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[The House of Representatives has thrown its weight behind the federal government&rsquo;s decision to suspend the operation of micro-blogging company, Twitter in the country indefinitely.<br />
The post House opposes lifting of Twitter ban appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/house-opposes-lifting-of-twitter-ban/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2021 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/house-opposes-lifting-of-twitter-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok rolling out longer videos to everyone]]></title><description><![CDATA[TikToks are about to get longer. The app is now rolling out the ability for everyone to publish videos up to three minutes in length, three times the existing one-minute limit. The extension is meant to give creators more flexibility while filming and limit the need for multi-part posts &mdash; though I suspect creators love hooking users that way and will keep breaking up stories.<br />
The post TikTok rolling out longer videos to everyone appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tiktok-rolling-out-longer-videos-to-everyone/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2021 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tiktok-rolling-out-longer-videos-to-everyone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US senator calls for investigation of Google’s ‘Project Bernanke’]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Wednesday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) called for an investigation of Google&rsquo;s alleged manipulation of the marketplace for online ads, opening the door for a new federal regulator for digital advertising markets.<br />
The post US senator calls for investigation of Google&rsquo;s &lsquo;Project Bernanke&rsquo; appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-senator-calls-for-investigation-of-googles-project-bernanke/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2021 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-senator-calls-for-investigation-of-googles-project-bernanke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram tests letting anyone share a link in stories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Instagram has always limited who can post swipe-up links to their stories, but today, the company is starting a new test that could widen that ability. In this case, however, it isn&rsquo;t a swipe up that people will be able to offer, but instead a linking sticker.The post Instagram tests letting anyone share a link in stories appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/instagram-tests-letting-anyone-share-a-link-in-stories/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2021 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/instagram-tests-letting-anyone-share-a-link-in-stories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook hits $1 trillion valuation for first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social media giant, Facebook, has hit a $1 trillion valuation, following a dismissal of two antitrust lawsuits against the company.<br />
The post Facebook hits $1 trillion valuation for first time appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-hits-1-trillion-valuation-for-first-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2021 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-hits-1-trillion-valuation-for-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US judge dismisses antitrust lawsuits against Facebook]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawsuits brought against Facebook over anti-competitive claims have been dismissed by a federal judge in a major boost for tech firms.<br />
The post US judge dismisses antitrust lawsuits against Facebook appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-judge-dismisses-antitrust-lawsuits-against-facebook/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2021 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-judge-dismisses-antitrust-lawsuits-against-facebook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jiji, Cars45 seal merger deal, pledges advanced experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jiji on Monday announced that it has sealed a merger deal with Cars45, promising that customers would experience a new advanced experience.<br />
The post Jiji, Cars45 seal merger deal, pledges advanced experience appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/jiji-cars45-seal-merger-deal-pledges-advanced-experience/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2021 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/jiji-cars45-seal-merger-deal-pledges-advanced-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix users on Android can now stream partially downloaded content]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix is launching a new feature for Android users that allows them to view partially downloaded titles &mdash; which will hopefully make exasperated attempts to quickly download content minutes before a flight a slightly less distressing experience.<br />
The post Netflix users on Android can now stream partially downloaded content appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/netflix-users-on-android-can-now-stream-partially-downloaded-content/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2021 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/netflix-users-on-android-can-now-stream-partially-downloaded-content/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian minister: ‘Arrogant’ U.S. ecommerce giants flout our laws]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has ratcheted up the heat on U.S. ecommerce giants like Amazon and Walmart, accusing them of arrogance and of flouting local laws by indulging in predatory pricing practices.<br />
The post Indian minister: &lsquo;Arrogant&rsquo; U.S. ecommerce giants flout our laws appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/indian-minister-arrogant-us-ecommerce-giants-flout-our-laws/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jun 2021 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/indian-minister-arrogant-us-ecommerce-giants-flout-our-laws/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VP: Nigerian government to tax profits made by Google, Twitter, others in the country]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says the federal government is set to tax profits made in Nigeria by global technology and digital firms not based in the country, but with a significant economic presence.<br />
The post VP: Nigerian government to tax profits made by Google, Twitter, others in the country appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/vp-nigerian-government-to-tax-profits-made-by-google-twitter-others-in-the-country/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jun 2021 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/vp-nigerian-government-to-tax-profits-made-by-google-twitter-others-in-the-country/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telegram adds group video calling feature]]></title><description><![CDATA[Messaging chat app Telegram has added group video chat to its mobile and desktop apps at last, something it promised was coming back in April 2020. Voice chats in any group on the platform can be turned into video calls by tapping the camera icon to turn on your device&rsquo;s video.<br />
The post Telegram adds group video calling feature appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/telegram-adds-group-video-calling-feature/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jun 2021 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/telegram-adds-group-video-calling-feature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google now warning users when search results might be unreliable]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google will now tell users when search results are rapidly changing around a breaking story. Some searches will now bring up a warning that &ldquo;it looks like these results are changing quickly,&rdquo; and a subheading will explain that &ldquo;if this topic is new, it can sometimes take time for results to be added by reliable sources.&rdquo;<br />
The post Google now warning users when search results might be unreliable appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-now-warning-users-when-search-results-might-be-unreliable/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2021 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-now-warning-users-when-search-results-might-be-unreliable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube takes down Xinjiang videos, forces rights group to seek alternative]]></title><description><![CDATA[A human rights group that attracted millions of views on YouTube to testimonies from people who say their families have disappeared in China's Xinjiang region is moving its videos to little-known service Odysee after some were taken down by the Google-owned streaming giant, two sources told Reuters.<br />
The post YouTube takes down Xinjiang videos, forces rights group to seek alternative appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-takes-down-xinjiang-videos-forces-rights-group-to-seek-alternative/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2021 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-takes-down-xinjiang-videos-forces-rights-group-to-seek-alternative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[9mobile trains newsmen on reporting analytics]]></title><description><![CDATA[In keeping with its commitment to strengthen and advance the growth of Nigeria&rsquo;s media profession, 9mobile recently held the second edition of its capacity-building session for journalists drawn from across different news desks.<br />
The post 9mobile trains newsmen on reporting analytics appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/9mobile-trains-newsmen-on-reporting-analytics/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2021 09:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/9mobile-trains-newsmen-on-reporting-analytics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google delays blocking third party cookies in Chrome until 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google is announcing today that it is delaying its plans to phase out third-party cookies in the Chrome browser until 2023, a year or so later than originally planned. Other browsers like Safari and Firefox have already implemented some blocking against third-party tracking cookies, but Chrome is the most-used desktop browser, and so its shift will be more consequential for the ad industry. That&rsquo;s why the term &ldquo;cookiepocalypse&rdquo; has taken hold.<br />
The post Google delays blocking th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-delays-blocking-third-party-cookies-in-chrome-until-2023/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-delays-blocking-third-party-cookies-in-chrome-until-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram tests putting suggested posts ahead of friends’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Instagram says reception to its &ldquo;suggested posts&rdquo; feature has been so positive that it&rsquo;s launching a new test: this time, suggested posts will be mixed throughout your primary feed, sometimes ahead of photos and videos from people you follow.<br />
The post Instagram tests putting suggested posts ahead of friends&rsquo; appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/instagram-tests-putting-suggested-posts-ahead-of-friends/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2021 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/instagram-tests-putting-suggested-posts-ahead-of-friends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook partners with Reuters to launch free online course for journalists]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Facebook Journalism Project has partnered with Reuters to launch a free online training programme for journalists, called the Reuters Digital Journalism Course.<br />
The post Facebook partners with Reuters to launch free online course for journalists appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-partners-with-reuters-to-launch-free-online-course-for-journalists/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-partners-with-reuters-to-launch-free-online-course-for-journalists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notices on Iran-linked websites say they have been seized by U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Notices appeared on Tuesday on a number of Iran-affiliated websites saying they had been seized by the United States government as part of law enforcement action.<br />
The post Notices on Iran-linked websites say they have been seized by U.S. appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/notices-on-iran-linked-websites-say-they-have-been-seized-by-us/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2021 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/notices-on-iran-linked-websites-say-they-have-been-seized-by-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google drops engineering residency after protests over ‘inequities’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alphabet Inc&rsquo;s Google plans to shut down a long-running program aimed at entry-level engineers from underrepresented backgrounds after participants said it enforced &ldquo;systemic pay inequities,&rdquo; according to internal correspondence seen by Reuters.<br />
The post Google drops engineering residency after protests over &lsquo;inequities&rsquo; appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-drops-engineering-residency-after-protests-over-inequities/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2021 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-drops-engineering-residency-after-protests-over-inequities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Buhari names team to engage with Twitter]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the composition of the Federal Government&rsquo;s Team to engage with Twitter over the recent suspension of the operations of the microblogging and social networking service in Nigeria.<br />
The post President Buhari names team to engage with Twitter appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/president-buhari-names-team-to-engage-with-twitter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2021 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/president-buhari-names-team-to-engage-with-twitter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NGOs, journalists challenge Nigerian government’s Twitter ban at ECOWAS court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five non-governmental organisations and four journalists have filed a suit against the federal government at the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice in Abuja.<br />
The post NGOs, journalists challenge Nigerian government&rsquo;s Twitter ban at ECOWAS court appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ngos-journalists-challenge-nigerian-governments-twitter-ban-at-ecowas-court/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2021 09:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ngos-journalists-challenge-nigerian-governments-twitter-ban-at-ecowas-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small businesses take hit on Twitter ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some small businesses that rely on Twitter for survival are finding it tough to cope as a result of the indefinite suspension imposed on the operation of the micro blogging site by the Federal Government.<br />
The post Small businesses take hit on Twitter ban appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/small-businesses-take-hit-on-twitter-ban/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2021 09:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/small-businesses-take-hit-on-twitter-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MTN to invest N640 billion to expand broadband access]]></title><description><![CDATA[MTN Nigeria plans to invest N640 billion (approximately US$1.5 billion) over the next three years to expand broadband access across the continent&rsquo;s most populous country, in line with the federal government&rsquo;s 2020-2025 National Broadband Plan and in support of MTN Group&rsquo;s strategy, Ambition 2025: Leading digital solutions for Africa&rsquo;s progress.<br />
The post MTN to invest N640 billion to expand broadband access appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/mtn-to-invest-n640-billion-to-expand-broadband-access/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2021 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/mtn-to-invest-n640-billion-to-expand-broadband-access/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook’s Clubhouse competitor starts rolling out in the US today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook&rsquo;s Clubhouse competitor, Live Audio Rooms, is making its way stateside. The company announced today that some US-based public figures, as well as certain groups, can start hosting rooms through the main Facebook iOS app.<br />
The post Facebook&rsquo;s Clubhouse competitor starts rolling out in the US today appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebooks-clubhouse-competitor-starts-rolling-out-in-the-us-today/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2021 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebooks-clubhouse-competitor-starts-rolling-out-in-the-us-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PayPal raises merchant fees on some transactions]]></title><description><![CDATA[PayPal said Friday it is raising fees for some of its newer products &ldquo;to better align our pricing with the value that our products and services provide,&rdquo; according to a blog post by senior vice president Dan Leberman. The changes will affect how much PayPal merchants pay per transaction, and take effect August 2nd. &ldquo;PayPal [&hellip;]<br />
The post PayPal raises merchant fees on some transactions appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/paypal-raises-merchant-fees-on-some-transactions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jun 2021 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/paypal-raises-merchant-fees-on-some-transactions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube to bring picture-in-picture to iPhones and iPads]]></title><description><![CDATA[The YouTube app on iOS will be getting picture-in-picture support, allowing all users to watch videos while doing other things on their iPhones and iPads.The post YouTube to bring picture-in-picture to iPhones and iPads appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-to-bring-picture-in-picture-to-iphones-and-ipads/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2021 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-to-bring-picture-in-picture-to-iphones-and-ipads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Cook: Android has more malware than iOS]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the best things about Android compared to iOS is the greater level of control users are given, with side-loading of apps being one of the biggest benefits.<br />
The post Tim Cook: Android has more malware than iOS appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tim-cook-android-has-more-malware-than-ios/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2021 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tim-cook-android-has-more-malware-than-ios/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotify acquires podcast discovery specialists Podz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spotify has acquired Podz, a startup whose technology generates preview clips of podcasts, the streaming service has announced.The post Spotify acquires podcast discovery specialists Podz appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/spotify-acquires-podcast-discovery-specialists-podz/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2021 10:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/spotify-acquires-podcast-discovery-specialists-podz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adamu Garba wants NBC to license his Crowwe as option to Twitter]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new social media platform, Crowwe, has applied for a licence from the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) in line with the Federal Government&rsquo;s new drive to register all social media platforms in the country.<br />
The post Adamu Garba wants NBC to license his Crowwe as option to Twitter appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/adamu-garba-wants-nbc-to-license-his-crowwe-as-option-to-twitter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2021 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/adamu-garba-wants-nbc-to-license-his-crowwe-as-option-to-twitter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major Australian banks, US airlines hit by website outage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major banks and airlines were among businesses hit by a fresh global online outage Thursday, with the problem traced to US-based tech provider Akamai.<br />
The post Major Australian banks, US airlines hit by website outage appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/major-australian-banks-us-airlines-hit-by-website-outage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2021 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/major-australian-banks-us-airlines-hit-by-website-outage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook to start displaying ads in Oculus Quest apps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook will soon begin testing ads inside its Oculus Quest virtual reality system. In the coming weeks, ads will start appearing inside the Resolution Games title Blaston as well as two other unnamed apps.The post Facebook to start displaying ads in Oculus Quest apps appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-to-start-displaying-ads-in-oculus-quest-apps/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2021 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-to-start-displaying-ads-in-oculus-quest-apps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotify launches Clubhouse competitor Greenroom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spotify&rsquo;s live audio app, Greenroom, formally launches today on iOS and Android, marking the company&rsquo;s first real attempt at creating a social media platform. The social audio app, which is similar to Clubhouse, allows users to host live conversations about sports, music, and culture.<br />
The post Spotify launches Clubhouse competitor Greenroom appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/spotify-launches-clubhouse-competitor-greenroom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2021 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/spotify-launches-clubhouse-competitor-greenroom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MTN picks partners to expand mobile OpenRAN network in Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa's mobile and broadband operator MTN Group has selected five partners to launch an open radio access network (OpenRAN) in Africa to expand 4G and 5G services more quickly and cheaply, it said on Wednesday<br />
The post MTN picks partners to expand mobile OpenRAN network in Africa appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/mtn-picks-partners-to-expand-mobile-openran-network-in-africa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2021 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/mtn-picks-partners-to-expand-mobile-openran-network-in-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook launches gaming fan groups to grow player communities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the launch of Fan Groups, an improved Facebook Groups experience for creators and their communities on Facebook Gaming.<br />
The post Facebook launches gaming fan groups to grow player communities appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-launches-gaming-fan-groups-to-grow-player-communities/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2021 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-launches-gaming-fan-groups-to-grow-player-communities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After banning Twitter, Nigeria considers Chinese model of internet regulation – report]]></title><description><![CDATA[After banning Twitter, Nigeria&rsquo;s ministers reportedly met with Chinese counterparts to discuss replicating China&rsquo;s "Great Firewall" in the West African country.The post After banning Twitter, Nigeria considers Chinese model of internet regulation &ndash; report appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/after-banning-twitter-nigeria-considers-chinese-model-of-internet-regulation-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2021 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/after-banning-twitter-nigeria-considers-chinese-model-of-internet-regulation-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter ban: Nigerian government dragged to court]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Human Rights Activist, Inibehe Effiong, has sued the Federal Government to court for suspending social media platform, Twitter.<br />
The post Twitter ban: Nigerian government dragged to court appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-ban-nigerian-government-dragged-to-court/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2021 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-ban-nigerian-government-dragged-to-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minister: Twitter founder Jack Dorsey liable for EndSARS losses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government says Twitter and its founder, Jack Dorsey, are vicariously liable for the losses the country suffered during the EndSARS protest.<br />
The post Minister: Twitter founder Jack Dorsey liable for EndSARS losses appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/minister-twitter-founder-jack-dorsey-liable-for-endsars-losses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2021 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/minister-twitter-founder-jack-dorsey-liable-for-endsars-losses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria’s Twitter ban leaves some businesses in the lurch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lagos-based entrepreneur Ogechi Egemonu was selling more than 500,000 naira ($1,219) worth of watches, shoes and handbags on Twitter per week.<br />
The post Nigeria&rsquo;s Twitter ban leaves some businesses in the lurch appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerias-twitter-ban-leaves-some-businesses-in-the-lurch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2021 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerias-twitter-ban-leaves-some-businesses-in-the-lurch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[81% of Nigerians want Twitter suspension resolved quickly]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new study conducted by Culture Intelligence from RED reveals that the majority of Nigerians believe there are political and economic risks to the current Twitter suspension by the federal government, and 81% would rather have the issue resolved quickly.<br />
The post 81% of Nigerians want Twitter suspension resolved quickly appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/81-of-nigerians-want-twitter-suspension-resolved-quickly/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/81-of-nigerians-want-twitter-suspension-resolved-quickly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter chief: Nigerians will lead Bitcoin ‘revolution’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack Dorsey, the co-founder and chief executive officer of Twitter, a microblogging platform, says &ldquo;the people of Nigeria will lead bitcoin&rdquo; revolution.<br />
The post Twitter chief: Nigerians will lead Bitcoin &lsquo;revolution&rsquo; appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-chief-nigerians-will-lead-bitcoin-revolution/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2021 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-chief-nigerians-will-lead-bitcoin-revolution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airtel’s broadband service ranked ‘best’ in Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airtel Nigeria has been named the &ldquo;Best in Test&rdquo; following a nationwide broadband assessment by umlaut, a cross-industry company that offers advisory and engineering services to clients all over the world.<br />
The post Airtel&rsquo;s broadband service ranked &lsquo;best&rsquo; in Nigeria appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/airtels-broadband-service-ranked-best-in-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2021 11:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/airtels-broadband-service-ranked-best-in-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google removes controversial Chrome feature]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google has made a u-turn regarding a controversial Chrome feature first revealed in 2020 that would have only shown users a site&rsquo;s domain as opposed to a webpage&rsquo;s full address.<br />
The post Google removes controversial Chrome feature appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-removes-controversial-chrome-feature/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jun 2021 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-removes-controversial-chrome-feature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minister: Why Twitter, other platforms must register to operate in Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government says its directive that Over the Top (OTT) and social media platforms operating in the country must register and obtain license to operate is in conformity with global trend.<br />
The post Minister: Why Twitter, other platforms must register to operate in Nigeria appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/minister-why-twitter-other-platforms-must-register-to-operate-in-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2021 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/minister-why-twitter-other-platforms-must-register-to-operate-in-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google promises to work with U.K. regulator on browser cookie plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google has given commitments to Britain&rsquo;s competition regulator over its plan to remove third-party cookies from its Chrome browser, the Competition and Markets Authority said on Friday.<br />
The post Google promises to work with U.K. regulator on browser cookie plan appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-promises-to-work-with-uk-regulator-on-browser-cookie-plan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2021 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-promises-to-work-with-uk-regulator-on-browser-cookie-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don: Twitter ban will enhance misinformation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the recent ban on Twitter by the Federal Government, the need to keep all channels of engagement and information, especially social media platforms, with the citizenry open in order for the government to effectively tackle competitive misinformation and the spread of fake news has been emphasised.<br />
The post Don: Twitter ban will enhance misinformation appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/don-twitter-ban-will-enhance-misinformation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2021 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/don-twitter-ban-will-enhance-misinformation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-ACF scribe: Twitter ought to have deleted IPOB’s tweets threatening Nigeria’s unity]]></title><description><![CDATA[An elderstatesman and the immediate past Secretary General of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Mr. Anthony Sani, has said that Twitter owners ought to have deleted tweets by Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) allegedly threatening Nigeria&rsquo;s unity, saying that he saw nothing wrong with tweets by President Muhammadu Buhari that have generated so much controversy.<br />
The post Ex-ACF scribe: Twitter ought to have deleted IPOB&rsquo;s tweets threatening Nigeria&rsquo;s unity appeared first on TODAY]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ex-acf-scribe-twitter-ought-to-have-deleted-ipobs-tweets-threatening-nigerias-unity/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2021 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ex-acf-scribe-twitter-ought-to-have-deleted-ipobs-tweets-threatening-nigerias-unity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US calls on Nigeria to end Twitter suspension]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Unduly restricting the ability of Nigerians to report, gather, and disseminate opinions and information has no place in a democracy. Freedom of expression and access to information both online and offline are foundational to prosperous and secure democratic societies,&rdquo; U.S. State Department spokesman Ned Price said in a statement.<br />
The post US calls on Nigeria to end Twitter suspension appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-calls-on-nigeria-to-end-twitter-suspension/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2021 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-calls-on-nigeria-to-end-twitter-suspension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCC charges Nigerian youths on responsible internet usage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has urged Nigerian youths to leverage Internet/broadband access to unleash their potential for innovation and creativity, as well as their quest for job opportunities and skills acquisition.<br />
The post NCC charges Nigerian youths on responsible internet usage appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ncc-charges-nigerian-youths-on-responsible-internet-usage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2021 09:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ncc-charges-nigerian-youths-on-responsible-internet-usage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CSJ: Twitter, other ICT sector players contributed 14.91% to Nigeria’s GDP]]></title><description><![CDATA[A leading civil society organisation, Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) has reminded the federal government that Twitter and other social media platforms belong to the Information Communications sector which contributed 14.9 per cent to the 2021 first quarter (Q1) gross domestic product (GDP).<br />
The post CSJ: Twitter, other ICT sector players contributed 14.91% to Nigeria&rsquo;s GDP appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/csj-twitter-other-ict-sector-players-contributed-1491-to-nigerias-gdp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2021 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/csj-twitter-other-ict-sector-players-contributed-1491-to-nigerias-gdp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria says Twitter must register locally for ban to end]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter's suspension in Nigeria will end once the US social media giant submits to local licencing, registration and conditions, the government said on Wednesday, rejecting criticism the ban had stifled freedom of expression.<br />
The post Nigeria says Twitter must register locally for ban to end appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigeria-says-twitter-must-register-locally-for-ban-to-end/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2021 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigeria-says-twitter-must-register-locally-for-ban-to-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minister: Twitter, Facebook, others must register in Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[As part of its controversial move to regulate social media, the Nigerian government said on Wednesday that Twitter, Facebook and other social media giants must register in the country.<br />
The post Minister: Twitter, Facebook, others must register in Nigeria appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/minister-twitter-facebook-others-must-register-in-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2021 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/minister-twitter-facebook-others-must-register-in-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fastly blames customer for widespread internet outage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Fastly content delivery network (CDN) &mdash; a major middleman in internet traffic &mdash; took a nap for around an hour early Tuesday morning, and effectively knocked a huge number of major websites offline in the process. The company is now claiming the issue stemmed from a bug and one customer&rsquo;s configuration change.<br />
The post Fastly blames customer for widespread internet outage appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/fastly-blames-customer-for-widespread-internet-outage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2021 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/fastly-blames-customer-for-widespread-internet-outage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google to stop charging search providers for chance to be Android default in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google is changing how its Android search engine choice screen works in Europe, following complaints from rivals about its pay-to-play model, the company has announced in a blog post.<br />
The post Google to stop charging search providers for chance to be Android default in Europe appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-to-stop-charging-search-providers-for-chance-to-be-android-default-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-to-stop-charging-search-providers-for-chance-to-be-android-default-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump congratulates Nigeria for shutting down Twitter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday congratulated Nigeria for blocking Twitter. Trump once referred to African nations, of which Nigeria is one, as "s---hole" countries.<br />
The post Donald Trump congratulates Nigeria for shutting down Twitter appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/donald-trump-congratulates-nigeria-for-shutting-down-twitter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2021 09:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/donald-trump-congratulates-nigeria-for-shutting-down-twitter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tacha: Twitter ban a rehearsal for complete internet gag]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Natacha Akide, better known as Tacha, has joined several Nigerians to speak up against the recent banning of Twitter in the country.<br />
The post Tacha: Twitter ban a rehearsal for complete internet gag appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tacha-twitter-ban-a-rehearsal-for-complete-internet-gag/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2021 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tacha-twitter-ban-a-rehearsal-for-complete-internet-gag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Websites rumble back to life after Fastly-linked outage]]></title><description><![CDATA[High traffic sites including Reddit, Amazon, CNN, Paypal, Spotify, Al Jazeera Media Network and the New York Times were all listed as experiencing problems by outage tracking website Downdetector.com, but appeared to be coming back up after outages that ranged from a few minutes to around an hour.<br />
The post Websites rumble back to life after Fastly-linked outage appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/websites-rumble-back-to-life-after-fastly-linked-outage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2021 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/websites-rumble-back-to-life-after-fastly-linked-outage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Websites globally hit by major internet outage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple outages hit social media, government and news websites across the globe on Tuesday morning, with some reports pointing to a glitch at U.S.-based cloud computing services provider Fastly.<br />
The post Websites globally hit by major internet outage appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/websites-globally-hit-by-major-internet-outage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/websites-globally-hit-by-major-internet-outage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huge web outage takes Reddit, Twitch, and other big sites offline]]></title><description><![CDATA[A huge global web outage swept across the internet this morning, taking out popular sites including Amazon, Twitch, and Reddit. The outages started at around 5:30AM ET, with a large number of sites affected. The Fastly content delivery network (CDN) was the source of the issues, which lasted for more than an hour.<br />
The post Huge web outage takes Reddit, Twitch, and other big sites offline appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/huge-web-outage-takes-reddit-twitch-and-other-big-sites-offline/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/huge-web-outage-takes-reddit-twitch-and-other-big-sites-offline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian actor backs Presidency on Twitter ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veteran Nigerian actor, Yemi Solade, has backed the Presidency on the recent Twitter ban, describing the move as the &ldquo;best decision the Presidency could have made&rdquo;.<br />
The post Nigerian actor backs Presidency on Twitter ban appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-actor-backs-presidency-on-twitter-ban/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-actor-backs-presidency-on-twitter-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MRA, IPC condemn Nigeria’s Twitter ban, threaten to petition AU, UN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two non-governmental organisations, Media Rights Agenda (MRA) and the International Press Centre (IPC) today condemned the Federal Government&rsquo;s indefinite suspension of Twitter in Nigeria and threatened to lodge a formal complaint before the appropriate agencies of the African Union (AU) and the United Nations (UN) if the government does not immediately rescind the ban, arguing that the action is an unjustifiable violation of the rights of all Nigerians to freedom of expression and access]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/mra-ipc-condemn-nigerias-twitter-ban-threaten-to-petition-au-un/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2021 08:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/mra-ipc-condemn-nigerias-twitter-ban-threaten-to-petition-au-un/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria orders broadcasters not to use Twitter to gather information]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigerian television and radio stations should not use Twitter to gather information and have to de-activate their accounts, the broadcast authority said following the move to suspend the US social media giant in Africa's most populous country.<br />
The post Nigeria orders broadcasters not to use Twitter to gather information appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigeria-orders-broadcasters-not-to-use-twitter-to-gather-information/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigeria-orders-broadcasters-not-to-use-twitter-to-gather-information/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian government yet to give conditions for dropping Twitter ban – ministry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has stated that no conditions have been given yet for the lifting of the ban on Twitter operations in Nigeria.<br />
The post Nigerian government yet to give conditions for dropping Twitter ban &ndash; ministry appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-government-yet-to-give-conditions-for-dropping-twitter-ban-ministry/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-government-yet-to-give-conditions-for-dropping-twitter-ban-ministry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian government gives condition to lift Twitter suspension]]></title><description><![CDATA[The suspension that the Federal Government of Nigeria placed on the social medium, Twitter, has been generating acrimonious debates everywhere. However, the government has given the condition for it to lift the suspension.<br />
The post Nigerian government gives condition to lift Twitter suspension appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-government-gives-condition-to-lift-twitter-suspension/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-government-gives-condition-to-lift-twitter-suspension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GOCOP: Twitter ban ruining businesses in Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to rescind his government&rsquo;s decision to suspend Twitter in Nigeria.<br />
The post GOCOP: Twitter ban ruining businesses in Nigeria appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/gocop-twitter-ban-ruining-businesses-in-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/gocop-twitter-ban-ruining-businesses-in-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google to change some ad practices after French watchdog imposes fine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alphabet&rsquo;s Google has agreed to make changes to some of its widely-used online advertising services under a settlement with France&rsquo;s antitrust watchdog that was released on Monday.<br />
The post Google to change some ad practices after French watchdog imposes fine appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-to-change-some-ad-practices-after-french-watchdog-imposes-fine/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-to-change-some-ad-practices-after-french-watchdog-imposes-fine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France fines Google $267 million over power abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[The authority fined the Mountain View, California-based company $267.48 million after a probe found it has abused its market power in the intricate ad business online, where some of its tools have become almost essential for large publishers.<br />
The post France fines Google $267 million over power abuse appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/france-fines-google-267-million-over-power-abuse/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/france-fines-google-267-million-over-power-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube’s TikTok competitor Shorts to let users sample audio from any YouTube video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Being able to sample audio from other users&rsquo; videos is one of TikTok&rsquo;s greatest strengths. It allows memes to percolate across the platform and lets users discover new content by watching videos with the same sound. Soon, YouTube will expand this feature in its TikTok competitor, Shorts, letting users sample sounds from any content uploaded to YouTube.<br />
The post YouTube&rsquo;s TikTok competitor Shorts to let users sample audio from any YouTube video appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtubes-tiktok-competitor-shorts-to-let-users-sample-audio-from-any-youtube-video/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtubes-tiktok-competitor-shorts-to-let-users-sample-audio-from-any-youtube-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[De Norsemen: Twitter ban ambush on democracy]]></title><description><![CDATA[A international humanitarian organisation, De Norsemen Kclub International has kicked against the Nigerian Government&rsquo;s ban on Twitter, saying it was an ambush on the nation&rsquo;s fledgling democracy.<br />
The post De Norsemen: Twitter ban ambush on democracy appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/de-norsemen-twitter-ban-ambush-on-democracy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/de-norsemen-twitter-ban-ambush-on-democracy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Group threatens to sue telecoms for disconnecting Nigerians from Twitter]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Nigerians and the international community continue to react over Federal Government&rsquo;s ban on Twitter operations in Nigeria, a civil society organization, Concerned Nigerians Group, CNG, Sunday, threatened to sue telecommunication companies for disconnecting Nigerians from Twitter.<br />
The post Group threatens to sue telecoms for disconnecting Nigerians from Twitter appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/group-threatens-to-sue-telecoms-for-disconnecting-nigerians-from-twitter/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/group-threatens-to-sue-telecoms-for-disconnecting-nigerians-from-twitter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter ‘close to’ launching Super Follows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter announced earlier this year it was working on a Super Follows feature that would allow some users to charge followers and give them access to extra content. On Sunday, app researcher Jane Manchun Wong tweeted screenshots of what she says it will look like.<br />
The post Twitter &lsquo;close to&rsquo; launching Super Follows appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-close-to-launching-super-follows/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2021 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-close-to-launching-super-follows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SEJA wants Nigeria’s immediate unbanning of Twitter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Social and Economic Justice Advocacy (SEJA) has described the Federal Government&rsquo;s decision to ban Twitter as obnoxious and undemocratic, and demanded an immediate and unconditional reversal of the directive.<br />
The post SEJA wants Nigeria&rsquo;s immediate unbanning of Twitter appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/seja-wants-nigerias-immediate-unbanning-of-twitter/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2021 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/seja-wants-nigerias-immediate-unbanning-of-twitter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CTA: Twitter ban official rascality taken too far]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Centre for Transparency Advocacy (CTA) has described the recent ban on Twitter by the Federal Government as an onslaught on free speech and official rascality taken too far.<br />
The post CTA: Twitter ban official rascality taken too far appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/cta-twitter-ban-official-rascality-taken-too-far/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2021 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/cta-twitter-ban-official-rascality-taken-too-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Over N2 billion lost to Twitter ban in past 24 hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[An estimated N2 billion naira has been lost to the ban on Twitter by the Nigerian government, NetBlocks, an international Internet monitor, says.<br />
The post Report: Over N2 billion lost to Twitter ban in past 24 hours appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/report-over-n2-billion-lost-to-twitter-ban-in-past-24-hours/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2021 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/report-over-n2-billion-lost-to-twitter-ban-in-past-24-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NPAN: Twitter ban regressive, overreaction]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Newspaper Proprietors&rsquo; Association of Nigeria (NPAN) has condemned the suspension of the operation microblogging and social networking service, Twitter, in the country by the Federal Government as &ldquo;wrong and an overreaction&rdquo;.<br />
The post NPAN: Twitter ban regressive, overreaction appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/npan-twitter-ban-regressive-overreaction/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2021 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/npan-twitter-ban-regressive-overreaction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter pushes back on ban by Nigerian government]]></title><description><![CDATA[It described it as brazen affront on citizens fundamental human rights and advised its users and other social media platforms in the country to download virtual private networks (VPNs) to enable them continue to use the platforms for their economic survival and social and political engagements while the &ldquo;push back on this draconian order by the Nigerian government.&rdquo;<br />
The post Twitter pushes back on ban by Nigerian government appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-pushes-back-on-ban-by-nigerian-government/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2021 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-pushes-back-on-ban-by-nigerian-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India warns Twitter of consequences if it fails to follow new rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[India&rsquo;s technology minister wrote in a June 5th letter to Twitter that the company&rsquo;s responses to previous government letters about the new rules did not confirm whether Twitter was in full compliance, according to Reuters.<br />
The post India warns Twitter of consequences if it fails to follow new rules appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/india-warns-twitter-of-consequences-if-it-fails-to-follow-new-rules/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2021 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/india-warns-twitter-of-consequences-if-it-fails-to-follow-new-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria’s ruling APC backs government’s ban on Twitter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigeria&rsquo;s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared support for the ban on micro blogging website, Twitter by the President Muhammadu Buhari&rsquo;s government.<br />
The post Nigeria&rsquo;s ruling APC backs government&rsquo;s ban on Twitter appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerias-ruling-apc-backs-governments-ban-on-twitter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2021 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerias-ruling-apc-backs-governments-ban-on-twitter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerians groan as telecom companies effect Twitter ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of Twitter users in Nigeria are currently gnashing their teeth following the total enforcement of the ban of the micro-blogging app by telecom companies as directed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Friday.<br />
The post Nigerians groan as telecom companies effect Twitter ban appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerians-groan-as-telecom-companies-effect-twitter-ban/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2021 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerians-groan-as-telecom-companies-effect-twitter-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter to work to restore access in Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the ban on Twitter operations in Nigeria on Friday by the Federal Government, the microblogging site said it will work to restore access.<br />
The post Twitter to work to restore access in Nigeria appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-to-work-to-restore-access-in-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2021 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-to-work-to-restore-access-in-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stakeholders in ICT react to Twitter ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stakeholders in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) have reacted to the current ban on Microblogging site, Twitter by the Nigerian government.<br />
The post Stakeholders in ICT react to Twitter ban appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/stakeholders-in-ict-react-to-twitter-ban/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2021 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/stakeholders-in-ict-react-to-twitter-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India warns Twitter to comply with new IT rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[India on Saturday issued &ldquo;one last notice&rdquo; to Twitter to comply with new IT regulations that the social media giant says threaten privacy guarantees.<br />
The post India warns Twitter to comply with new IT rules appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/india-warns-twitter-to-comply-with-new-it-rules/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2021 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/india-warns-twitter-to-comply-with-new-it-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian government orders prosecution of Twitter ban ‘violators’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite the widespread condemnation of the Nigerian government&rsquo;s ban on Twitter operations in the country, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, took a step further on Saturday by issuing an order for its &lsquo;enforcement&rsquo;.<br />
The post Nigerian government orders prosecution of Twitter ban &lsquo;violators&rsquo; appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-government-orders-prosecution-of-twitter-ban-violators/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2021 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-government-orders-prosecution-of-twitter-ban-violators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian telecoms firms suspend Twitter access]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigerian telecoms firms have shut down access to Twitter after a regulatory directive, an industry body said on Saturday, a day after the government said it would suspend the U.S. social media giant indefinitely.<br />
The post Nigerian telecoms firms suspend Twitter access appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-telecoms-firms-suspend-twitter-access/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2021 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-telecoms-firms-suspend-twitter-access/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ALTON: Telecoms operators received orders to suspend Twitter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), an industry group, says it had received directives from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the industry regulator, to suspend access to Twitter.<br />
The post ALTON: Telecoms operators received orders to suspend Twitter appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/alton-telecoms-operators-received-orders-to-suspend-twitter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2021 10:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/alton-telecoms-operators-received-orders-to-suspend-twitter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian network providers block Twitter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Telecommunications operators in Nigeria have blocked access to Twitter after the government slammed an indefinite ban on the social media platform on Friday.<br />
The post Nigerian network providers block Twitter appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-network-providers-block-twitter/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jun 2021 09:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-network-providers-block-twitter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter reacts to suspension of operations in Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government&rsquo;s decision to ban Twitter&rsquo;s activities in Nigeria has prompted the company to express &ldquo;great concern.&rdquo;The post Twitter reacts to suspension of operations in Nigeria appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-reacts-to-suspension-of-operations-in-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2021 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-reacts-to-suspension-of-operations-in-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amnesty faults Nigerian government over Twitter ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amnesty International has condemned the federal government for suspending Twitter&rsquo;s operation in Nigeria.<br />
The post Amnesty faults Nigerian government over Twitter ban appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amnesty-faults-nigerian-government-over-twitter-ban/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2021 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amnesty-faults-nigerian-government-over-twitter-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump: Facebook ban an ‘insult’ to 75 million voters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former US President Donald Trump said on Friday his two-year ban by Facebook was an &ldquo;insult&rdquo; to voters, renewing his false claims that the 2020 presidential election was stolen from him.<br />
The post Donald Trump: Facebook ban an &lsquo;insult&rsquo; to 75 million voters appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/donald-trump-facebook-ban-an-insult-to-75-million-voters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2021 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/donald-trump-facebook-ban-an-insult-to-75-million-voters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook suspends Donald Trump’s accounts for two years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook Inc on Friday suspended former U.S. President Donald Trump&rsquo;s Facebook and Instagram accounts for two years which lapses until 2023.<br />
The post Facebook suspends Donald Trump&rsquo;s accounts for two years appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-suspends-donald-trumps-accounts-for-two-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2021 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-suspends-donald-trumps-accounts-for-two-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SERAP: Nigerian government’s ban on Twitter ‘illegal’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has condemned the &ldquo;illegal and unconstitutional suspension of Twitter&rsquo;s Operations in Nigeria,&rdquo; and called on &ldquo;the government of President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately rescind the suspension within 48 hours or face legal action.&rdquo;<br />
The post SERAP: Nigerian government&rsquo;s ban on Twitter &lsquo;illegal&rsquo; appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/serap-nigerian-governments-ban-on-twitter-illegal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2021 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/serap-nigerian-governments-ban-on-twitter-illegal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SERAP: Nigerian government’s ban of Twitter ‘illegal’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has condemned the &ldquo;illegal and unconstitutional suspension of Twitter&rsquo;s Operations in Nigeria,&rdquo; and called on &ldquo;the government of President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately rescind the suspension within 48 hours or face legal action.&rdquo;<br />
The post SERAP: Nigerian government&rsquo;s ban of Twitter &lsquo;illegal&rsquo; appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/serap-nigerian-governments-ban-of-twitter-illegal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2021 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/serap-nigerian-governments-ban-of-twitter-illegal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria suspends Twitter operations indefinitely]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nigerian government says it has suspended, indefinitely, the operations of the microblogging and social networking service, Twitter, in the country.<br />
The post Nigeria suspends Twitter operations indefinitely appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigeria-suspends-twitter-operations-indefinitely/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2021 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigeria-suspends-twitter-operations-indefinitely/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian banks begin N6.98 deduction on USSD transactions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bank customers using the unstructured supplementary service data (USSD) payment channels will now pay a flat fee of N6.98 per transaction &mdash; replacing the current N4.89 session billing structure.The post Nigerian banks begin N6.98 deduction on USSD transactions appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-banks-begin-n698-deduction-on-ussd-transactions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2021 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-banks-begin-n698-deduction-on-ussd-transactions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Donald Trump shut down his blog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donald Trump, United Sates former president who would go down as the world leader who spent most of his time on social media, especially Twitter, has shut down his blog permanently. This happened just one month after he launched it.<br />
The post Why Donald Trump shut down his blog appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/why-donald-trump-shut-down-his-blog/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2021 11:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/why-donald-trump-shut-down-his-blog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria accuses Twitter of taking sides with seperatists]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government has accused the social media giant, Twitter, of taking sides in the agitation of the proscribed Independent People of Biafra (IPOB) in the South-east geo-political zone.<br />
The post Nigeria accuses Twitter of taking sides with seperatists appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigeria-accuses-twitter-of-taking-sides-with-seperatists/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2021 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigeria-accuses-twitter-of-taking-sides-with-seperatists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huawei announces HarmonyOS update for its smartphones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Huawei has announced that its HarmonyOS operating system is coming to its smartphones via a forthcoming update. Huawei&rsquo;s consumer business CEO Richard Yu says the company is updating around 100 of its devices globally to the new operating system, which also includes tablets like the MatePad Pro.<br />
The post Huawei announces HarmonyOS update for its smartphones appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/huawei-announces-harmonyos-update-for-its-smartphones/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/huawei-announces-harmonyos-update-for-its-smartphones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian government kicks as Twitter deletes President Buhari’s tweet]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government has kicked against Twitter that on Wednesday deleted President Muhammadu Buhari&rsquo;s tweet that spoke of treating people in the &ldquo;language they understand.&rdquo;<br />
The post Nigerian government kicks as Twitter deletes President Buhari&rsquo;s tweet appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-government-kicks-as-twitter-deletes-president-buharis-tweet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-government-kicks-as-twitter-deletes-president-buharis-tweet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian government engages Facebook over WhatsApp privacy policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nigerian government says it will engage with Facebook over the new privacy policy of the company&rsquo;s messaging application, WhatsApp.<br />
The post Nigerian government engages Facebook over WhatsApp privacy policy appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-government-engages-facebook-over-whatsapp-privacy-policy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2021 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-government-engages-facebook-over-whatsapp-privacy-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU gives TikTok a month to respond to consumer complaints]]></title><description><![CDATA[The European Commission said on Friday it has given the Chinese-owned video app TikTok one month to answer complaints from a European consumer group over its commercial practices.<br />
The post EU gives TikTok a month to respond to consumer complaints appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/eu-gives-tiktok-a-month-to-respond-to-consumer-complaints/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2021 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/eu-gives-tiktok-a-month-to-respond-to-consumer-complaints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Docker launches Verified Publisher program to boost container security for developers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Docker is launching a Verified Publisher program to create greater trust and security for developers using its tools. The announcement comes as Docker prepares for DockerCon Live 2021 &mdash; this year&rsquo;s edition of its annual conference.<br />
The post Docker launches Verified Publisher program to boost container security for developers appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/docker-launches-verified-publisher-program-to-boost-container-security-for-developers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2021 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/docker-launches-verified-publisher-program-to-boost-container-security-for-developers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google to use patient data to develop healthcare algorithms for hospital chain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google has made a deal for access to patient records from HCA, which which operates 181 hospitals and more than 2,000 healthcare sites in 21 states, so the tech company can develop healthcare algorithms, The Wall Street Journal reports.<br />
The post Google to use patient data to develop healthcare algorithms for hospital chain appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-to-use-patient-data-to-develop-healthcare-algorithms-for-hospital-chain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2021 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-to-use-patient-data-to-develop-healthcare-algorithms-for-hospital-chain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon buys MGM for $8.45 billion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon has acquired the film and TV company MGM for $8.45 billion, the companies announced today. It&rsquo;s a significant acquisition for the e-commerce giant, and it means it will own a library of content that&rsquo;s reported to consist of around 4,000 films and 17,000 hours of TV.<br />
The post Amazon buys MGM for $8.45 billion appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-buys-mgm-for-845-billion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2021 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-buys-mgm-for-845-billion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook report: U.S. a top target for foreign and domestic influence operations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States topped a list of the countries most frequently targeted by deceptive foreign influence operations using Facebook between 2017 and 2020, the social media company said in a new report released on Wednesday.<br />
The post Facebook report: U.S. a top target for foreign and domestic influence operations appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-report-us-a-top-target-for-foreign-and-domestic-influence-operations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2021 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-report-us-a-top-target-for-foreign-and-domestic-influence-operations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook hit with campaign by pro-Palestinian activists leaving 1-star app store ratings]]></title><description><![CDATA[A social media campaign by pro-Palestine activists has pushed down the ranking for Facebook&rsquo;s app in Apple and Google&rsquo;s app stores, NBC News reported. The activists are seeking to protest Facebook&rsquo;s alleged censorship of Palestinian accounts on its platform, and are instructing people to leave Facebook&rsquo;s app a one-star review.<br />
The post Facebook hit with campaign by pro-Palestinian activists leaving 1-star app store ratings appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-hit-with-campaign-by-pro-palestinian-activists-leaving-1-star-app-store-ratings/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 May 2021 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-hit-with-campaign-by-pro-palestinian-activists-leaving-1-star-app-store-ratings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian government asks social media platforms to remove ‘Indian variant’ from content]]></title><description><![CDATA[India&rsquo;s government has requested social media platforms to remove any content that contains or makes reference to the term &ldquo;Indian variant&rdquo; of Covid-19.<br />
The post Indian government asks social media platforms to remove &lsquo;Indian variant&rsquo; from content appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/indian-government-asks-social-media-platforms-to-remove-indian-variant-from-content/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 May 2021 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/indian-government-asks-social-media-platforms-to-remove-indian-variant-from-content/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCC: Subscribers not required to submit IMEI number]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the backlash from angry phone users over reports that they will be mandated to submit their International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) of their phones to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the latter has described the news as false.<br />
The post NCC: Subscribers not required to submit IMEI number appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ncc-subscribers-not-required-to-submit-imei-number/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2021 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ncc-subscribers-not-required-to-submit-imei-number/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter labels some Indian politicians’ tweets about coronavirus as manipulated media]]></title><description><![CDATA[India&rsquo;s government has criticized Twitter for applying its &ldquo;manipulated media&rdquo; label to some Indian politicians&rsquo; tweets about COVID-19 efforts, and TechCrunchand Indian news media outlets reported Friday. The government has asked Twitter to remove the tags out of &ldquo;fairness and equity,&rdquo; saying the application of the labels affects the platform&rsquo;s image as &ldquo;neutral and unbiased.&rdquo;<br />
The post Twitter labels some Indian politicians&rsquo; tweets abou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-labels-some-indian-politicians-tweets-about-coronavirus-as-manipulated-media/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2021 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-labels-some-indian-politicians-tweets-about-coronavirus-as-manipulated-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotify adds offline music downloads on Apple Watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spotify is adding the ability to download playlists, albums, and podcasts on Apple Watch to play offline, the company announced Friday. Users will be able to stream audio in 96kbps, add and delete Spotify content on their phones, and sync with the Watch.<br />
The post Spotify adds offline music downloads on Apple Watch appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/spotify-adds-offline-music-downloads-on-apple-watch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2021 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/spotify-adds-offline-music-downloads-on-apple-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCC: Mobile subscribers to submit phone IMEI from July]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says mobile subscribers must submit the international mobile equipment identity (IMEI) of their phones from July.<br />
The post NCC: Mobile subscribers to submit phone IMEI from July appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ncc-mobile-subscribers-to-submit-phone-imei-from-july/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2021 11:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ncc-mobile-subscribers-to-submit-phone-imei-from-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Founder of TikTok owner ByteDance resigns as CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[ByteDance&rsquo;s CEO has announced he&rsquo;s stepping down from his role leading the company whose success with TikTok led it to become the world&rsquo;s most valuable startup. Zhang Yiming, who co-founded ByteDance in 2012, will move to another position at the company, and fellow co-founder Liang Rubo will become the new CEO. Liang presently runs HR at ByteDance.<br />
The post Founder of TikTok owner ByteDance resigns as CEO appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/founder-of-tiktok-owner-bytedance-resigns-as-ceo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 08:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/founder-of-tiktok-owner-bytedance-resigns-as-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft to retire Internet Explorer in 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft is finally retiring Internet Explorer next year, after more than 25 years. The aging web browser has largely been unused by most consumers for years, but Microsoft is putting the final nail in the Internet Explorer coffin on June 15th, 2022, by retiring it in favor of Microsoft Edge.<br />
The post Microsoft to retire Internet Explorer in 2022 appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/microsoft-to-retire-internet-explorer-in-2022/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2021 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/microsoft-to-retire-internet-explorer-in-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple asks court to rule iOS is not an ‘essential facility’]]></title><description><![CDATA[After two and a half weeks in court, Apple is taking aim at one of the central elements of Epic&rsquo;s antitrust case. In a filing Tuesday night, Apple asked the court to dismiss one of the 10 counts alleged in the initial complaint, arguing Epic had failed to establish any evidence for the charge that [&hellip;]<br />
The post Apple asks court to rule iOS is not an &lsquo;essential facility&rsquo; appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-asks-court-to-rule-ios-is-not-an-essential-facility/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2021 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-asks-court-to-rule-ios-is-not-an-essential-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Photos adds locked folder for private images]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google is introducing a new feature to Google Photos that lets you hide specific pictures so they won&rsquo;t show up in your photo feed or in other apps. The feature, called Locked Folder, will put whatever sensitive pictures you&rsquo;d rather not share behind a password.<br />
The post Google Photos adds locked folder for private images appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-photos-adds-locked-folder-for-private-images/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2021 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-photos-adds-locked-folder-for-private-images/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteers toil to populate Arabic Wikipedia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Driven by pride in their language and heritage, a growing network of volunteers is helping expand Arabic language content on Wikipedia, raising the number of articles above 1 million.<br />
The post Volunteers toil to populate Arabic Wikipedia appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/volunteers-toil-to-populate-arabic-wikipedia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2021 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/volunteers-toil-to-populate-arabic-wikipedia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NITDA advises Nigerians on new WhatsApp terms of service]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Information Technology Development Agency has advised Nigerians on how to avoid being victims of digital colonialism.<br />
The post NITDA advises Nigerians on new WhatsApp terms of service appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nitda-advises-nigerians-on-new-whatsapp-terms-of-service/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2021 09:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nitda-advises-nigerians-on-new-whatsapp-terms-of-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon stops charging extra for lossless music as Apple enters the fray]]></title><description><![CDATA[Faced with new competition from Apple, Amazon today announced that it will no longer charge an added fee for the &ldquo;HD&rdquo; tier of Amazon Music that lets customers stream audio at CD quality and above. From now on, lossless audio will be available to all Amazon Music Unlimited subscribers at no extra charge. Billboard was first to report the development.<br />
The post Amazon stops charging extra for lossless music as Apple enters the fray appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-stops-charging-extra-for-lossless-music-as-apple-enters-the-fray/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2021 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-stops-charging-extra-for-lossless-music-as-apple-enters-the-fray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft Teams launches for friends and family with free all-day video calling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft is launching the personal version of Microsoft Teams today. After previewing the service nearly a year ago, Microsoft Teams is now available for free personal use amongst friends and families. The service itself is almost identical to the Microsoft Teams that businesses use, and it will allow people to chat, video call, and share calendars, locations, and files easily.<br />
The post Microsoft Teams launches for friends and family with free all-day video calling appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/microsoft-teams-launches-for-friends-and-family-with-free-all-day-video-calling/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2021 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/microsoft-teams-launches-for-friends-and-family-with-free-all-day-video-calling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NetBlocks: Service to several social media platforms in Ethiopia restored after being restricted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Service to social media platforms Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram has been restored in Ethiopia after they were restricted earlier on Monday, internet blockage observatory NetBlocks said.<br />
The post NetBlocks: Service to several social media platforms in Ethiopia restored after being restricted appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/netblocks-service-to-several-social-media-platforms-in-ethiopia-restored-after-being-restricted/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2021 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/netblocks-service-to-several-social-media-platforms-in-ethiopia-restored-after-being-restricted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NetBlocks: Social media restricted in Ethiopia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social media platforms Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram have been restricted in Ethiopia, internet blockage observatory NetBlocks said on Monday.<br />
The post NetBlocks: Social media restricted in Ethiopia appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/netblocks-social-media-restricted-in-ethiopia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2021 10:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/netblocks-social-media-restricted-in-ethiopia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clubhouse expanding new Android app to more countries]]></title><description><![CDATA[After launching its Android app a week ago, social audio platform Clubhouse said Sunday it will roll out to more countries in the coming week. The Android app will be available in Brazil, Japan, and Russia on Tuesday, India and Nigeria by Friday, and the &ldquo;rest of the world&rdquo; throughout the week.<br />
The post Clubhouse expanding new Android app to more countries appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/clubhouse-expanding-new-android-app-to-more-countries/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 May 2021 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/clubhouse-expanding-new-android-app-to-more-countries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Twitter Blue’: Twitter ‘working’ on premium subscription service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter Blue, Wong says, will cost $2.99 per month, and will include an Undo Tweets feature and bookmark collections. Wong says it appears Twitter is working on a tiered subscription model, which she posits could mean a less-cluttered, premium experience for the highest-paying subscribers.<br />
The post &lsquo;Twitter Blue&rsquo;: Twitter &lsquo;working&rsquo; on premium subscription service appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-blue-twitter-working-on-premium-subscription-service/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 May 2021 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-blue-twitter-working-on-premium-subscription-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook ‘upholds’ ban on anti-coup groups in Myanmar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook has reportedly upheld a ban on many organizations in Myanmar that have joined forces to resist the military coup that occurred back in February, according to Rest of World. The bans were put in place back in 2019, when organizations like the Arakan Army, and many of its allies, were classified as terrorist organizations by the democratically-elected government.<br />
The post Facebook &lsquo;upholds&rsquo; ban on anti-coup groups in Myanmar appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-upholds-ban-on-anti-coup-groups-in-myanmar/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 May 2021 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-upholds-ban-on-anti-coup-groups-in-myanmar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk’s SpaceX inks satellite connectivity deal with Google Cloud]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google said on Thursday that it signed a deal with Elon Musk&rsquo;s SpaceX to use the space company&rsquo;s growing satellite internet service, Starlink, with its cloud unit. SpaceX will install Starlink terminals at Google&rsquo;s cloud data centers around the world, aiming to utilize the cloud for Starlink customers and enabling Google to use the satellite network&rsquo;s speedy internet for its enterprise cloud customers.<br />
The post Elon Musk&rsquo;s SpaceX inks satellite connectivity deal wit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/elon-musks-spacex-inks-satellite-connectivity-deal-with-google-cloud/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2021 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/elon-musks-spacex-inks-satellite-connectivity-deal-with-google-cloud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VP Osinbajo: Nigerian government democratising broadband connectivity]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s the first in sub-Saharan Africa and one of the three such cutting-edge facilities on the continent, with top prime global certifications for smart card manufacturing and it is based in Lagos, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, relished yesterday afternoon while touring SecureID company&rsquo;s premises, and affirmed Nigeria&rsquo;s extremely bright economic future, which he said cannot be aborted despite current challenges.<br />
The post VP Osinbajo: Nigerian government democratising broad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/vp-osinbajo-nigerian-government-democratising-broadband-connectivity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2021 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/vp-osinbajo-nigerian-government-democratising-broadband-connectivity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube to pay $100 million to creators using its TikTok competitor]]></title><description><![CDATA[YouTube plans to pay $100 million to creators who use YouTube Shorts, its TikTok competitor, throughout the next year. The goal is to encourage creators to pick up and continually post to its new service, which doesn&rsquo;t otherwise give creators a built-in way to make money.<br />
The post YouTube to pay $100 million to creators using its TikTok competitor appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-to-pay-100-million-to-creators-using-its-tiktok-competitor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2021 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-to-pay-100-million-to-creators-using-its-tiktok-competitor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX plans to launch satellite internet service in Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX, an American aerospace manufacturer, is in talks with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to secure licences needed to launch Starlink, its internet satellite service in the country.<br />
The post SpaceX plans to launch satellite internet service in Nigeria appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/spacex-plans-to-launch-satellite-internet-service-in-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2021 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/spacex-plans-to-launch-satellite-internet-service-in-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lagos set to launch internet infrastructure in 100 public schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said the state will soon roll out metropolitan fibre optics across public schools to aid learning through high-speed internet connectivity.<br />
The post Lagos set to launch internet infrastructure in 100 public schools appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/lagos-set-to-launch-internet-infrastructure-in-100-public-schools/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2021 08:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/lagos-set-to-launch-internet-infrastructure-in-100-public-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clubhouse comes to Android after over a year of iOS exclusivity]]></title><description><![CDATA[After more than a year of iOS exclusivity, social audio platform Clubhouse is releasing its Android app. It will be available in beta on Google&rsquo;s mobile OS today in the US, allowing users to sign up and participate in its audio-only chat rooms.<br />
The post Clubhouse comes to Android after over a year of iOS exclusivity appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/clubhouse-comes-to-android-after-over-a-year-of-ios-exclusivity/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 May 2021 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/clubhouse-comes-to-android-after-over-a-year-of-ios-exclusivity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WhatsApp relaxes deadline for accepting its new privacy policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a new statement posted on its website, WhatsApp says users won&rsquo;t lose any functionality if they fail to accept its new privacy policy by May 15th. &ldquo;No one will have their accounts deleted or lose functionality of WhatsApp on May 15th because of this update,&rdquo; the FAQ now reads.<br />
The post WhatsApp relaxes deadline for accepting its new privacy policy appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/whatsapp-relaxes-deadline-for-accepting-its-new-privacy-policy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2021 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/whatsapp-relaxes-deadline-for-accepting-its-new-privacy-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FTC report blasts manufacturers for restricting product repairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has published its long-awaited report on how manufacturers limit product repairs. The &ldquo;Nixing the Fix&rdquo; report details a host of repair restrictions, especially those imposed by mobile phone and car manufacturers.The post FTC report blasts manufacturers for restricting product repairs appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ftc-report-blasts-manufacturers-for-restricting-product-repairs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2021 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ftc-report-blasts-manufacturers-for-restricting-product-repairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lagos to connect 100 schools to internet in May – governor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday said the state government would connect no fewer than 100 schools to internet by the end of May.<br />
The post Lagos to connect 100 schools to internet in May &ndash; governor appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/lagos-to-connect-100-schools-to-internet-in-may-governor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2021 08:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/lagos-to-connect-100-schools-to-internet-in-may-governor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian fintech companies secured most investments in Africa – report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigerian fintech companies accrued most investments on the continent despite the impact of coronavirus pandemic in 2020.<br />
The post Nigerian fintech companies secured most investments in Africa &ndash; report appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-fintech-companies-secured-most-investments-in-africa-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2021 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-fintech-companies-secured-most-investments-in-africa-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCC: 5G will positively impact Nigeria’s digital economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chairman, Board of Commissioners of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Adeolu Akande, has stated that the full deployment of 5G technology in the country would have positive impact on Nigeria&rsquo;s digital economy.<br />
The post NCC: 5G will positively impact Nigeria&rsquo;s digital economy appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ncc-5g-will-positively-impact-nigerias-digital-economy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2021 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ncc-5g-will-positively-impact-nigerias-digital-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian government moves to deploy 5G technology]]></title><description><![CDATA[At last, the controversy surrounding 5G technology deployment has finally been laid to rest, as Federal government has concluded plans to commence the deployment process.<br />
The post Nigerian government moves to deploy 5G technology appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-government-moves-to-deploy-5g-technology/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2021 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-government-moves-to-deploy-5g-technology/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook oversight board upholds ban on Donald Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former President Donald of the United States is in global news again. And it is also for a negative reason! His ban by Facebook which happened on 7 January 2021, a day after his &lsquo;storm troopers&rsquo; invaded the US Capitol in Washington, was, today, 5 May, upheld by the social medium&rsquo;s oversight board.<br />
The post Facebook oversight board upholds ban on Donald Trump appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-oversight-board-upholds-ban-on-donald-trump/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2021 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-oversight-board-upholds-ban-on-donald-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TASS: Russia seeks extra fines against Twitter over ‘banned content’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russia is seeking an additional 24 million roubles ($321,586) in fines from U.S. tech giant Twitter for failing to remove content banned in Russia, the TASS news agency cited a court as saying on Wednesday.<br />
The post TASS: Russia seeks extra fines against Twitter over &lsquo;banned content&rsquo; appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tass-russia-seeks-extra-fines-against-twitter-over-banned-content/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2021 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tass-russia-seeks-extra-fines-against-twitter-over-banned-content/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube announces new originals starring Will Smith and Alicia Keys]]></title><description><![CDATA[YouTube announced a new slate of original series today that includes some huge stars at the top of the lineup. Will Smith will star in a six-part reality series about fitness and &ldquo;returning his body into the best shape of his life,&rdquo; and a four-part series will go behind the scenes with Alicia Keys as she records a new album.<br />
The post YouTube announces new originals starring Will Smith and Alicia Keys appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-announces-new-originals-starring-will-smith-and-alicia-keys/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2021 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-announces-new-originals-starring-will-smith-and-alicia-keys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NTDC, Google partner on ‘Eko for Show’ project]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) plans to partner with Google Arts and Culture on a project tagged `Eko for Show&rsquo;, to showcase what makes Lagos a centre for creativity.<br />
The post NTDC, Google partner on &lsquo;Eko for Show&rsquo; project appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ntdc-google-partner-on-eko-for-show-project/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2021 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ntdc-google-partner-on-eko-for-show-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[California appeals court finds Amazon responsible for third party sellers’ products]]></title><description><![CDATA[An appeals court in California has ruled that Amazon can be held liable for products sold through its marketplace by a third-party seller, the Los Angeles Times reported<br />
The post California appeals court finds Amazon responsible for third party sellers&rsquo; products appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/california-appeals-court-finds-amazon-responsible-for-third-party-sellers-products/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 May 2021 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/california-appeals-court-finds-amazon-responsible-for-third-party-sellers-products/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[English football teams begin four-day social media boycott to protest online abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[English soccer teams and organizations are all shutting down their Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts for the weekend as part of a massive social media blackout to advocate for better policies regarding discrimination and abuse that players and members of clubs receive on those platforms<br />
The post English football teams begin four-day social media boycott to protest online abuse appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/english-football-teams-begin-four-day-social-media-boycott-to-protest-online-abuse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2021 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/english-football-teams-begin-four-day-social-media-boycott-to-protest-online-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google cracks down on scammy Play Store app listings]]></title><description><![CDATA[New guidelines affecting the screenshots and videos meant to demonstrate an app&rsquo;s features and functionality will come into force in the second half of 2021, while specific details about the enforcement of new policies for app titles, icons, and descriptions are coming &ldquo;later this year.&rdquo;<br />
The post Google cracks down on scammy Play Store app listings appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-cracks-down-on-scammy-play-store-app-listings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-cracks-down-on-scammy-play-store-app-listings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU accuses Apple of App Store antitrust violations after Spotify complaint]]></title><description><![CDATA[The European Commission is issuing antitrust charges against Apple over concerns about the company&rsquo;s App Store practices. The Commission has found that Apple has broken EU competition rules with its App Store policies, following an initial complaint from Spotify back in 2019.The post EU accuses Apple of App Store antitrust violations after Spotify complaint appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/eu-accuses-apple-of-app-store-antitrust-violations-after-spotify-complaint/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/eu-accuses-apple-of-app-store-antitrust-violations-after-spotify-complaint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PFA brands Twitter’s response to abuse of footballers ‘unacceptable’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter&rsquo;s response to abusive posts directed towards footballers has been &ldquo;absolutely unacceptable&rdquo; ahead of this weekend&rsquo;s social media boycott, according to the Professional Footballers&rsquo; Association.<br />
The post PFA brands Twitter&rsquo;s response to abuse of footballers &lsquo;unacceptable&rsquo; appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/pfa-brands-twitters-response-to-abuse-of-footballers-unacceptable/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2021 09:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/pfa-brands-twitters-response-to-abuse-of-footballers-unacceptable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Buhari: Segun Ogunsanya’s choice as Airtel Africa’s chief hoists Nigeria’s flag again]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Muhammadu Buhari has described the elevation of Mr. Segun Ogunsanya as Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Africa Plc as another affirmation of Nigeria&rsquo;s leadership in Africa&rsquo;s continental matters.<br />
The post President Buhari: Segun Ogunsanya&rsquo;s choice as Airtel Africa&rsquo;s chief hoists Nigeria&rsquo;s flag again appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/president-buhari-segun-ogunsanyas-choice-as-airtel-africas-chief-hoists-nigerias-flag-again/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/president-buhari-segun-ogunsanyas-choice-as-airtel-africas-chief-hoists-nigerias-flag-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU adopts law forcing one-hour takedowns of terrorist content]]></title><description><![CDATA[The European Parliament has formally adopted a law requiring internet companies to &ldquo;remove or disable access to flagged terrorist content&rdquo; within one hour after being notified by national authorities. Once issued, such takedown notices will apply across the EU, with countries able to levy financial penalties against firms that refuse to comply.<br />
The post EU adopts law forcing one-hour takedowns of terrorist content appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/eu-adopts-law-forcing-one-hour-takedowns-of-terrorist-content/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/eu-adopts-law-forcing-one-hour-takedowns-of-terrorist-content/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China continues to increase Internet speed, quality, lower rates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Under a program launched in 2015 that aims to increase broadband speed and lower rates for Internet services, China has built the world&rsquo;s largest broadband network infrastructure and ensured the same broadband access and speed in rural areas as those in urban areas said an official with the country&rsquo;s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT).<br />
The post China continues to increase Internet speed, quality, lower rates appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/china-continues-to-increase-internet-speed-quality-lower-rates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/china-continues-to-increase-internet-speed-quality-lower-rates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google adding coronavirus-related information to searches for travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google has unveiled new tools to help people planning their first post-vaccination vacations, as COVID-19 restrictions and requirements still vary widely among domestic and international travel destinations.<br />
The post Google adding coronavirus-related information to searches for travel appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-adding-coronavirus-related-information-to-searches-for-travel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-adding-coronavirus-related-information-to-searches-for-travel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Android bug exposed coronavirus contact tracing logs to preinstalled apps]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Android version of Google and Apple&rsquo;s COVID-19 exposure notification app had a privacy flaw that let other preinstalled apps potentially see sensitive data, including if someone had been in contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19, privacy analysis firm AppCensus revealed on Tuesday. Google says it&rsquo;s currently rolling out a fix to the bug.<br />
The post Android bug exposed coronavirus contact tracing logs to preinstalled apps appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/android-bug-exposed-coronavirus-contact-tracing-logs-to-preinstalled-apps/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/android-bug-exposed-coronavirus-contact-tracing-logs-to-preinstalled-apps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft Teams down worldwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft Teams is down and experiencing an outage worldwide. The issues started at around 6:30AM this morning, and are blocking connectivity for many Microsoft Teams users across Europe and Asia. Microsoft is aware of the issues and is currently investigating the route cause.<br />
The post Microsoft Teams down worldwide appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/microsoft-teams-down-worldwide/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2021 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/microsoft-teams-down-worldwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple to ‘face’ EU antitrust charges this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The European Commission will issue antitrust charges against Apple over concerns about the company&rsquo;s App Store practices, according to a report from the Financial Times.<br />
The post Apple to &lsquo;face&rsquo; EU antitrust charges this week appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-to-face-eu-antitrust-charges-this-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2021 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-to-face-eu-antitrust-charges-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook building own in-app podcast player]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook is building its own in-app podcast player, the company confirmed today. This will be separate from its new in-app Spotify player. Podcasters will be able to distribute their shows through their Facebook page and will opt into doing so.The post Facebook building own in-app podcast player appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-building-own-in-app-podcast-player/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2021 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-building-own-in-app-podcast-player/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotify’s miniplayer launches on Facebook]]></title><description><![CDATA[This partnership comes along with a larger audio push from Facebook. The company announced multiple new features last week, including its Clubhouse competitor Live Audio Rooms as well as shareable, short sound clips called Soundbites. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg also emphasized an interest in podcasts, and this partnership is one way people will be able to listen to shows without sacrificing any Facebook time.<br />
The post Spotify&rsquo;s miniplayer launches on Facebook appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/spotifys-miniplayer-launches-on-facebook/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/spotifys-miniplayer-launches-on-facebook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India’s removal of tweets critical of coronavirus response ‘dangerous’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The removal of dozens of tweets seen to be critical of the Indian government&rsquo;s handling of the coronavirus pandemic is putting people&rsquo;s health at risk and quashing dissent, legislators and human rights activists say.<br />
The post India&rsquo;s removal of tweets critical of coronavirus response &lsquo;dangerous&rsquo; appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/indias-removal-of-tweets-critical-of-coronavirus-response-dangerous/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/indias-removal-of-tweets-critical-of-coronavirus-response-dangerous/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British minister: Online racism attack on footballers at ‘crisis’ point]]></title><description><![CDATA[Online racist abuse directed at football players has reached a &ldquo;crisis point&rdquo; and social media platforms must join forces with authorities to tackle the problem more quickly, according to Britain&rsquo;s sports minister, Nigel Huddleston.<br />
The post British minister: Online racism attack on footballers at &lsquo;crisis&rsquo; point appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/british-minister-online-racism-attack-on-footballers-at-crisis-point/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Apr 2021 09:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/british-minister-online-racism-attack-on-footballers-at-crisis-point/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook launches coronavirus vaccine awareness in Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook says it has launched a new social media drive that allows people to add frames and graphics to indicate they had taken the COVID-19 vaccine or plan to do so.<br />
The post Facebook launches coronavirus vaccine awareness in Nigeria appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-launches-coronavirus-vaccine-awareness-in-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Apr 2021 08:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-launches-coronavirus-vaccine-awareness-in-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube makes it easier to save on data with new video resolution options]]></title><description><![CDATA[The YouTube mobile app for iOS and Android now has new video settings that might make it a bit easier to save on data while watching video on the go (via MacRumors).<br />
The post YouTube makes it easier to save on data with new video resolution options appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-makes-it-easier-to-save-on-data-with-new-video-resolution-options/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2021 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-makes-it-easier-to-save-on-data-with-new-video-resolution-options/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple to allow Parler to return to App Store]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the letter addressed to Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO), Apple said &ldquo;Parler has proposed updates to its app and the app&rsquo;s content moderation practices&rdquo; that would bring the app into compliance with the App Store&rsquo;s rules. Now, Parler is allowed to return once it reintroduces the app to the store.<br />
The post Apple to allow Parler to return to App Store appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-to-allow-parler-to-return-to-app-store/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2021 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-to-allow-parler-to-return-to-app-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple Music pays one penny per stream]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple Music&rsquo;s payment rate for artists and labels is fundamentally a penny per stream, according to a letter from the company posted on its artist dashboard and first reported by the Wall Street Journal. That payment rate is higher than Spotify, which has a confusing variable rate scheme that basically tops out at a half-penny per stream.<br />
The post Apple Music pays one penny per stream appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-music-pays-one-penny-per-stream/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2021 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-music-pays-one-penny-per-stream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VP Osinbajo: Internet access, broadband connectivity compulsory for growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recognition that internet access and broadband penetration will become existential in the nearest future and will determine Nigeria&rsquo;s competitiveness in the global economy, among others, is the driving force behind the Buhari administration&rsquo;s initiative on broadband connectivity for all, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN.<br />
The post VP Osinbajo: Internet access, broadband connectivity compulsory for growth appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/vp-osinbajo-internet-access-broadband-connectivity-compulsory-for-growth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2021 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/vp-osinbajo-internet-access-broadband-connectivity-compulsory-for-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TB Joshua’s Emmanuel TV channel suspended on YouTube]]></title><description><![CDATA[YouTube has suspended popular Christian television channel, Emmanuel TV, owned by Pastor TB Joshua of The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations.<br />
The post TB Joshua&rsquo;s Emmanuel TV channel suspended on YouTube appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tb-joshuas-emmanuel-tv-channel-suspended-on-youtube/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2021 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tb-joshuas-emmanuel-tv-channel-suspended-on-youtube/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APC: Twitter’s decision to cite HQ in Ghana a non-issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has countered the Peoples Democratic Party PDP for lambasting President Muhammadu Buhari&rsquo;s administration over the decision of Twitter to cite the headquarters of its African operations in Ghana.<br />
The post APC: Twitter&rsquo;s decision to cite HQ in Ghana a non-issue appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apc-twitters-decision-to-cite-hq-in-ghana-a-non-issue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2021 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apc-twitters-decision-to-cite-hq-in-ghana-a-non-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[9mobile offers cloud-based solutions for lecturers, students]]></title><description><![CDATA[The partnership with MyClassConnect, a cloud-based single educational technology platform that facilitates both virtual and physical learning efficiency in higher institutions in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa, is another avenue 9mobile is exploring to continue to provide innovative options for the academic community to continue teaching and learning while keeping safe during and after the pandemic.<br />
The post 9mobile offers cloud-based solutions for lecturers, students appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/9mobile-offers-cloud-based-solutions-for-lecturers-students/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2021 08:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/9mobile-offers-cloud-based-solutions-for-lecturers-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter chooses Ghana as its African headquarters, explains why]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter has officially announced its decision to base its African headquarters in Ghana. The social media company is already looking to fill 12 positions in the West African country but will hold off on opening a physical office until the Covid-19 pandemic subsides.<br />
The post Twitter chooses Ghana as its African headquarters, explains why appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-chooses-ghana-as-its-african-headquarters-explains-why/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2021 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-chooses-ghana-as-its-african-headquarters-explains-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony invests another $200 million in Epic Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony has just invested another $200 million in Epic Games as part of a $1 billion funding round, Epic announced today. Over a dozen investors contributed toward the funding round, which valued the Fortnite developer at $28.7 billion. That&rsquo;s over $10 billion more than Epic Games&rsquo; estimated value at the time of Sony&rsquo;s major investment last July.<br />
The post Sony invests another $200 million in Epic Games appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/sony-invests-another-200-million-in-epic-games/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2021 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/sony-invests-another-200-million-in-epic-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier League clubs plan massive social media boycott]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier League clubs are fine tuning plans for massive boycott of social media for a round of fixtures before the end of this season.<br />
The post Premier League clubs plan massive social media boycott appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/premier-league-clubs-plan-massive-social-media-boycott/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2021 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/premier-league-clubs-plan-massive-social-media-boycott/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook testing video speed-dating app called Sparked]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook is testing a video speed dating app called Sparked. The app, which requires a Facebook profile to create an account, is developed by the company&rsquo;s NPE Team, Facebook&rsquo;s in-house group that works on experimental apps.<br />
The post Facebook testing video speed-dating app called Sparked appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-testing-video-speed-dating-app-called-sparked/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2021 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-testing-video-speed-dating-app-called-sparked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Photos improved video editor arrives on Android]]></title><description><![CDATA[Android&rsquo;s Google Photos app is being updated with the improved video editing tools that were previously exclusive to iOS. Android Police spotted the rollout, and reports that it appears to be available for both Google Pixel devices and other Android phones.<br />
The post Google Photos improved video editor arrives on Android appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-photos-improved-video-editor-arrives-on-android/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2021 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-photos-improved-video-editor-arrives-on-android/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NIN-SIM verification: Criminals feeling the heat – minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Government on Monday boasted that criminals were now feeling the heat following its directive on the verification of National Identity Numbers with Subscriber Identification Module cards.<br />
The post NIN-SIM verification: Criminals feeling the heat &ndash;&nbsp;minister appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nin-sim-verification-criminals-feeling-the-heat-minister/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2021 11:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nin-sim-verification-criminals-feeling-the-heat-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minister: Migration to IPv6 will enhance digital economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ibrahim Pantami, has stressed the need for Nigerians to migrate from the use of Internet Protocol version four (IPv4) address system to Internet Protocol version six (IPv6), in order to diversify Nigeria&rsquo;s economy and prepare it for a digital economy transformation.<br />
The post Minister: Migration to IPv6 will enhance digital economy appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/minister-migration-to-ipv6-will-enhance-digital-economy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2021 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/minister-migration-to-ipv6-will-enhance-digital-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook loophole allowing politicians to fake support, criticize opponents]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;There is a lot of harm being done on Facebook that is not being responded to because it is not considered enough of a PR risk to Facebook,&rdquo; Zhang told The Guardian. &ldquo;The cost isn&rsquo;t borne by Facebook. It&rsquo;s borne by the broader world as a whole.&rdquo;<br />
The post Facebook loophole allowing politicians to fake support, criticize opponents appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-loophole-allowing-politicians-to-fake-support-criticize-opponents/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2021 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-loophole-allowing-politicians-to-fake-support-criticize-opponents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All Chinese schools now have access to internet]]></title><description><![CDATA[All Chinese schools now have full access to the Internet, and 95.2 per cent of them are equipped with multi-media classrooms, according to a senior official with China&rsquo;s Ministry of Education.<br />
The post All Chinese schools now have access to internet appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/all-chinese-schools-now-have-access-to-internet/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Apr 2021 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/all-chinese-schools-now-have-access-to-internet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MTN urges accountants to embrace IoT as panacea for pandemic]]></title><description><![CDATA[MTN Nigeria has urged accountants in Nigeria to embrace Internet of Things (IoT) and go digital even as the profession is challenged by the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic.<br />
The post MTN urges accountants to embrace IoT as panacea for pandemic appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/mtn-urges-accountants-to-embrace-iot-as-panacea-for-pandemic/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Apr 2021 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/mtn-urges-accountants-to-embrace-iot-as-panacea-for-pandemic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SEC warns Nigerian fintechs against trading foreign stocks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigeria&rsquo;s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned unregistered investment-tech platforms to desist from offering foreign securities to Nigerians.<br />
The post SEC warns Nigerian fintechs against trading foreign stocks appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/sec-warns-nigerian-fintechs-against-trading-foreign-stocks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2021 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/sec-warns-nigerian-fintechs-against-trading-foreign-stocks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers join Swansea social media boycott to tackle online abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;From 5:00 pm (1600 GMT) today all first-team players, those in the academy professional phase, Swansea City Ladies, Community Trust, senior club staff and official club channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Snapchat, YouTube and TikTok) will not post any content for a period of seven days,&rdquo; the club said in a statement.<br />
The post Rangers join Swansea social media boycott to tackle online abuse appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/rangers-join-swansea-social-media-boycott-to-tackle-online-abuse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2021 09:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/rangers-join-swansea-social-media-boycott-to-tackle-online-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook hopes tiny labels on posts will stop users confusing satire with reality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook is adding additional labels to posts from Pages that appear in users&rsquo; News Feeds in a bid to reduce confusion about their origin. These labels will include &ldquo;public official,&rdquo; &ldquo;fan page,&rdquo; and &ldquo;satire page.&rdquo; The company says it&rsquo;s already started testing the deployment of these labels in the US, and will gradually add them to more posts.<br />
The post Facebook hopes tiny labels on posts will stop users confusing satire with reality appeared first]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-hopes-tiny-labels-on-posts-will-stop-users-confusing-satire-with-reality/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2021 11:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-hopes-tiny-labels-on-posts-will-stop-users-confusing-satire-with-reality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global chip shortage hits iPad, MacBook production – report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple has not been spared the effects of the ongoing global component shortage, according to a new report in Nikkei. The publication says that some production of MacBooks and iPads has been delayed, with &ldquo;a portion of component orders&rdquo; pushed back to the second half of 2021.<br />
The post Global chip shortage hits iPad, MacBook production &ndash; report appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/global-chip-shortage-hits-ipad-macbook-production-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2021 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/global-chip-shortage-hits-ipad-macbook-production-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon Music now has a Car Mode for easier use while driving]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Amazon Music mobile app is getting a new feature to make it a little bit easier to use while driving. Car Mode is a simplified version of Amazon Music&rsquo;s interface, featuring larger buttons, suggested playlists and albums, and easy access to Alexa.<br />
The post Amazon Music now has a Car Mode for easier use while driving appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-music-now-has-a-car-mode-for-easier-use-while-driving/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2021 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-music-now-has-a-car-mode-for-easier-use-while-driving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nokia, Lenovo conclude patent deal, settles litigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finnish telecom equipment maker, Nokia Corp., said on Wednesday it had concluded a multi-year multi-technology patent cross-license agreement with Chinese personal computer and mobile maker Lenovo Group Ltd.<br />
The post Nokia, Lenovo conclude patent deal, settles litigation appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nokia-lenovo-conclude-patent-deal-settles-litigation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2021 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nokia-lenovo-conclude-patent-deal-settles-litigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitch to ban users for harassment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitch will now ban users who harass members of its community &mdash; even when that harassment takes place off Twitch. The streaming platform announced a major expansion of its off-service misconduct policy today that allows it to take action against users who mistreat people regardless of where it happens, whether it&rsquo;s offline or on another social platform.<br />
The post Twitch to ban users for harassment appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitch-to-ban-users-for-harassment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2021 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitch-to-ban-users-for-harassment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google AI manager resigns following controversial firings of two top researchers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Google researcher manager has resigned following the controversial firings of two female leaders in his organization. Samy Bengio, who oversaw the ethical AI team prior to a reorganization in February, is leaving to pursue other opportunities, according to Bloomberg. His last day will be April 28th.<br />
The post Google AI manager resigns following controversial firings of two top researchers appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-ai-manager-resigns-following-controversial-firings-of-two-top-researchers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2021 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-ai-manager-resigns-following-controversial-firings-of-two-top-researchers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google launches Lyra codec in beta to reduce voice call bandwidth usage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google today open-sourced Lyra in beta, an audio codec that uses machine learning to produce high-quality voice calls. The code and demo, which are available on GitHub, compress raw audio down to 3 kilobits per second for &ldquo;quality that compares favorably to other codecs,&rdquo; Google says.<br />
The post Google launches Lyra codec in beta to reduce voice call bandwidth usage appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-launches-lyra-codec-in-beta-to-reduce-voice-call-bandwidth-usage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2021 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-launches-lyra-codec-in-beta-to-reduce-voice-call-bandwidth-usage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok adds automatic captions to videos in accessibility push]]></title><description><![CDATA[TikTok creators will soon be able to add automatically-generated captions to their videos as the app attempts to make itself more accessible.<br />
The post TikTok adds automatic captions to videos in accessibility push appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tiktok-adds-automatic-captions-to-videos-in-accessibility-push/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tiktok-adds-automatic-captions-to-videos-in-accessibility-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clubhouse’s new direct payments let users pay creators]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clubhouse says it won&rsquo;t take a cut of payments, meaning that creators get the entirety of what somebody sends them. Not everyone will be able to receive payments just yet, though; that will be rolling out in waves, &ldquo;starting with a small test group,&rdquo; Clubhouse says.<br />
The post Clubhouse&rsquo;s new direct payments let users pay creators appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/clubhouses-new-direct-payments-let-users-pay-creators/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2021 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/clubhouses-new-direct-payments-let-users-pay-creators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russian Twitter slowdown to last into May]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russia&rsquo;s government will throttle data to and from Twitter for users in the country for at least another month as the company works to remove banned content.<br />
The post Russian Twitter slowdown to last into May appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/russian-twitter-slowdown-to-last-into-may/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2021 08:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/russian-twitter-slowdown-to-last-into-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Supreme Court dismisses case on Donald Trump blocking Twitter critics]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Supreme Court set aside a federal appeals court ruling that former President Donald Trump violated the First Amendment when he blocked critics from following his Twitter account.<br />
The post US Supreme Court dismisses case on Donald Trump blocking Twitter critics appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-supreme-court-dismisses-case-on-donald-trump-blocking-twitter-critics/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2021 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-supreme-court-dismisses-case-on-donald-trump-blocking-twitter-critics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yahoo Answers to be shut down on May 4th]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yahoo Answers, one of the longest-running and most storied web Q&amp;A platforms in the history of the internet, is shutting down on May 4th. That&rsquo;s the day the Yahoo Answers website will start redirecting to the Yahoo homepage, and all of the platform&rsquo;s archives will apparently cease to exist. The platform has been operating since 2005.<br />
The post Yahoo Answers to be shut down on May 4th appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/yahoo-answers-to-be-shut-down-on-may-4th/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2021 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/yahoo-answers-to-be-shut-down-on-may-4th/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Supreme Court sides with Google in $8 billion copyright dispute with Oracle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court sided Monday with Google in an $8 billion copyright dispute with Oracle over the internet company&rsquo;s creation of the Android operating system used on most smartphones worldwide.<br />
The post US Supreme Court sides with Google in $8 billion copyright dispute with Oracle appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-supreme-court-sides-with-google-in-8-billion-copyright-dispute-with-oracle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2021 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-supreme-court-sides-with-google-in-8-billion-copyright-dispute-with-oracle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Cook: Apple wants to use AR to make conversations better]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple CEO Tim Cook rarely provides details on unannounced products, but he offered some hints about Apple&rsquo;s thinking on augmented reality and cars in an interview with Kara Swisher for The New York Times this morning.<br />
The post Tim Cook: Apple wants to use AR to make conversations better appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tim-cook-apple-wants-to-use-ar-to-make-conversations-better/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2021 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tim-cook-apple-wants-to-use-ar-to-make-conversations-better/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xiaomi signs Jay Jay Okocha as brand ambassador]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Leading Smartphone device Xiaomi, has signed former Super Eagles captain, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha, as their new corporate brand ambassador to represent its latest mobile device.<br />
The post Xiaomi signs Jay Jay Okocha as brand ambassador appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/xiaomi-signs-jay-jay-okocha-as-brand-ambassador/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2021 08:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/xiaomi-signs-jay-jay-okocha-as-brand-ambassador/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Zuckerberg’s phone number included in huge Facebook user leak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was reportedly among those affected in a mass data leak that revealed users&rsquo; phone numbers.<br />
The post Mark Zuckerberg&rsquo;s phone number included in huge Facebook user leak appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/mark-zuckerbergs-phone-number-included-in-huge-facebook-user-leak/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Apr 2021 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/mark-zuckerbergs-phone-number-included-in-huge-facebook-user-leak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Personal data of 533 million Facebook users leaks online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Personal data from 533 million Facebook accounts has reportedly leaked online for free, according to security researcher Alon Gal. Insider said it verified several of the leaked records.<br />
The post Personal data of 533 million Facebook users leaks online appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/personal-data-of-533-million-facebook-users-leaks-online/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Apr 2021 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/personal-data-of-533-million-facebook-users-leaks-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LinkedIn gives staff week off for well-being]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professional social network LinkedIn is giving nearly all of its 15,900 full-time workers next week off as it seeks to avoid burnout and allow its employees to recharge, the company told AFP Friday.<br />
The post LinkedIn gives staff week off for well-being appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/linkedin-gives-staff-week-off-for-well-being/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Apr 2021 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/linkedin-gives-staff-week-off-for-well-being/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minister: USSD challenge encountered by MTN subscribers will be resolved soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, have assured that the challenge encountered by MTN users through the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) channel will be resolved soon.<br />
The post Minister: USSD challenge encountered by MTN subscribers will be resolved soon appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/minister-ussd-challenge-encountered-by-mtn-subscribers-will-be-resolved-soon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Apr 2021 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/minister-ussd-challenge-encountered-by-mtn-subscribers-will-be-resolved-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mastercard buys $100 million stake in Airtel Africa’s mobile money]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mastercard has sealed a pact with wireless operator Airtel Africa that will see it procure a minority interest in the telco&rsquo;s mobile money division, Airtel Mobile Commerce BV (AMC BV).<br />
The post Mastercard buys $100 million stake in Airtel Africa&rsquo;s mobile money appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/mastercard-buys-100-million-stake-in-airtel-africas-mobile-money/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2021 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/mastercard-buys-100-million-stake-in-airtel-africas-mobile-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Internet provider reschedules debt repayment; injects $51 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smile Telecoms Holdings Ltd., a Pan-African telecommunications group with operations in Nigeria, Uganda, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, announced Wednesday, that its debt restructuring plan has been approved and agreed with the lenders.<br />
The post Internet provider reschedules debt repayment; injects $51 million appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/internet-provider-reschedules-debt-repayment-injects-51-million/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2021 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/internet-provider-reschedules-debt-repayment-injects-51-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube relaxes some rules about ads on drug-related videos]]></title><description><![CDATA[From this month, Google is updating some of its YouTube ad guidelines about drug-related videos. In a support document spotted by Gizmodo, Google says it&rsquo;s &ldquo;expanding monetization on educational, documentary or news content that may include violent interactions with law enforcement, recreational drugs and drug-related content, or sensitive events.&rdquo; The update means more drug-related videos should be eligible to have ads placed next to them.<br />
The post YouTube relaxes some rules a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-relaxes-some-rules-about-ads-on-drug-related-videos/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2021 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-relaxes-some-rules-about-ads-on-drug-related-videos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reels Remix: Instagram launches own TikTok Duet feature]]></title><description><![CDATA[Instagram Reels already mimics TikTok in multiple ways, and now, it&rsquo;s getting one more feature from the popular video app: duets. On Instagram, users can now &ldquo;remix&rdquo; a reel, meaning they can upload a video next to another user&rsquo;s, building on top of the original clip. The feature is already popular on TikTok, often for dance challenges, under the &ldquo;duet&rdquo; function.<br />
The post Reels Remix: Instagram launches own TikTok Duet feature appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/reels-remix-instagram-launches-own-tiktok-duet-feature/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/reels-remix-instagram-launches-own-tiktok-duet-feature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Siri: Apple to remove female voice by default]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple will remove the female voice as the default for its Siri assistant, according to TechCrunch. The change is effective as of today&rsquo;s release of the sixth iOS 14.5 beta. Once this latest update is publicly released to all customers, iPhone and iPad users will be prompted to choose their preferred Siri voice during device setup.<br />
The post Siri: Apple to remove female voice by default appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/siri-apple-to-remove-female-voice-by-default/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/siri-apple-to-remove-female-voice-by-default/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube experiments with hiding dislikes to protect creators’ well-being]]></title><description><![CDATA[YouTube has announced it&rsquo;s experimenting with hiding dislikes to discourage &ldquo;dislike mobs&rdquo; from deliberately downvoting videos from creators and channels.<br />
The post YouTube experiments with hiding dislikes to protect creators&rsquo; well-being appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-experiments-with-hiding-dislikes-to-protect-creators-well-being/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-experiments-with-hiding-dislikes-to-protect-creators-well-being/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple launches its contactless payment service in South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple Inc. introduced its contactless payment service in South Africa on Tuesday, as the global tech giant looks to cash in on the mobile payments boom in the country.<br />
The post Apple launches its contactless payment service in South Africa appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-launches-its-contactless-payment-service-in-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2021 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-launches-its-contactless-payment-service-in-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GitHub launches secret scanning for private repositories into general availability]]></title><description><![CDATA[GitHub has announced that its enterprise-focused secret scanning tool for private repositories is now generally available.<br />
The post GitHub launches secret scanning for private repositories into general availability appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/github-launches-secret-scanning-for-private-repositories-into-general-availability/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2021 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/github-launches-secret-scanning-for-private-repositories-into-general-availability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotify to launch own Clubhouse competitor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spotify has invested heavily in prerecorded podcast content, and now, the company is looking to host live audio conversations. The platform announced today that it&rsquo;s acquiring Betty Labs, the company behind the live sports audio app Locker Room. Spotify didn&rsquo;t disclose how much it spent on the purchase.<br />
The post Spotify to launch own Clubhouse competitor appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/spotify-to-launch-own-clubhouse-competitor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2021 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/spotify-to-launch-own-clubhouse-competitor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telcos reject demand by banks for sim swap list]]></title><description><![CDATA[Telecommunication Companies have rejected the demand by Association of Chief Audit Executives of Banks in Nigeria (ACAEBIN) to submit lists of SIM Swap customers to Nigeria Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS) for watchlist against e-fraud.<br />
The post Telcos reject demand by banks for sim swap list appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/telcos-reject-demand-by-banks-for-sim-swap-list/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2021 08:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/telcos-reject-demand-by-banks-for-sim-swap-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon faces lawsuit over missed lunch breaks]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lawsuit that claims one of Amazon&rsquo;s fulfillment centers in California failed to provide required meal breaks for employees has moved to federal court, as attorneys seek class-action status.<br />
The post Amazon faces lawsuit over missed lunch breaks appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-faces-lawsuit-over-missed-lunch-breaks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Mar 2021 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-faces-lawsuit-over-missed-lunch-breaks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix to launch 40 anime shows in 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix announced at Tokyo&rsquo;s AnimeJapan 2021 Expo Saturday that it will launch 40 new anime titles in 2021, Bloomberg reported, following the success of its Blood of Zeusseries last year.<br />
The post Netflix to launch 40 anime shows in 2021 appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/netflix-to-launch-40-anime-shows-in-2021/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Mar 2021 15:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/netflix-to-launch-40-anime-shows-in-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal legend Thierry Henry to quit social media]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has vowed to remove himself from all social media from tomorrow until platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram take more serious action against racism and other abuses.<br />
The post Arsenal legend Thierry Henry to quit social media appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/arsenal-legend-thierry-henry-to-quit-social-media/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2021 18:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/arsenal-legend-thierry-henry-to-quit-social-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google signs deal to pay Italian publishers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agreement was signed by a number of Italian publishers including RCS Mediagroup; publishers of daily Corriere della Sera , popular sports daily Gazzetta dello Sport, the publisher of financial daily Il Sole 24 ore, Caltagirone editore, which owns Rome-based paper Il Messaggero, and Monrif, which publishes local papers such as Il Giorno and La Nazione.<br />
The post Google signs deal to pay Italian publishers appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-signs-deal-to-pay-italian-publishers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2021 16:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-signs-deal-to-pay-italian-publishers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UFC star Jessica Eye launches OnlyFans page for adults only]]></title><description><![CDATA[UFC star Jessica Eye has followed a number of her colleagues in signing up to OnlyFans, with the American flyweight vowing to fill her page with &ldquo;adult only&rdquo; content<br />
The post UFC star Jessica Eye launches OnlyFans page for adults only appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ufc-star-jessica-eye-launches-onlyfans-page-for-adults-only/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2021 16:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ufc-star-jessica-eye-launches-onlyfans-page-for-adults-only/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US state to pass law making iPhones filter pornography]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the next week, Utah&rsquo;s governor will decide whether to make all phones and tablets in the state filter pornography... sort of. The bill, which passed Utah&rsquo;s legislature earlier this month, would require mobile devices to &ldquo;automatically enable a filter capable of blocking material that is harmful to minors.&rdquo; Gov. Spencer Cox has said he will &ldquo;carefully consider&rdquo; signing it by the March 25th deadline.<br />
The post US state to pass law making iPhones filter pornogr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-state-to-pass-law-making-iphones-filter-pornography/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2021 15:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-state-to-pass-law-making-iphones-filter-pornography/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snapchat paying $1 million a day to creators of popular short videos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since late November, the company has maintained a $1 million daily pool which it pays out to the creators of each day&rsquo;s top-performing videos on its short-form video service, Spotlight.<br />
The post Snapchat paying $1 million a day to creators of popular short videos appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/snapchat-paying-1-million-a-day-to-creators-of-popular-short-videos/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2021 17:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/snapchat-paying-1-million-a-day-to-creators-of-popular-short-videos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter to set up a legal entity in Turkey to comply with controversial social media law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter is planning to establish a legal entity in Turkey to continue operating there under the country&rsquo;s controversial internet law that took effect last June, the company announced late Friday. Under the law, social media companies that have more than 1 million users must store Turkish users&rsquo; data in the country.<br />
The post Twitter to set up a legal entity in Turkey to comply with controversial social media law appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-to-set-up-a-legal-entity-in-turkey-to-comply-with-controversial-social-media-law/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Mar 2021 17:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-to-set-up-a-legal-entity-in-turkey-to-comply-with-controversial-social-media-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mozilla, Reddit, and Vimeo urge FCC to bring back net neutrality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tech companies like Mozilla, Reddit, and Vimeo called on the Federal Communications Commission on Friday to reinstate the net neutrality rules repealed by the Trump administration.<br />
The post Mozilla, Reddit, and Vimeo urge FCC to bring back net neutrality appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/mozilla-reddit-and-vimeo-urge-fcc-to-bring-back-net-neutrality/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2021 17:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/mozilla-reddit-and-vimeo-urge-fcc-to-bring-back-net-neutrality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube Shorts arrives in the US to take on TikTok]]></title><description><![CDATA[YouTube Shorts, the company&rsquo;s short-form answer to TikTok, is launching in beta in the United States starting today. The short video format has already been available for several months in India, but today marks its debut stateside (along with the addition of several new features).<br />
The post YouTube Shorts arrives in the US to take on TikTok appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-shorts-arrives-in-the-us-to-take-on-tiktok/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2021 14:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-shorts-arrives-in-the-us-to-take-on-tiktok/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook removing posts celebrating the Atlanta attack or suspected shooter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook says it will remove any posts that celebrate the recent shooting in Atlanta or support the suspected shooter. Eight people were killed in the attack. Seven of the victims of the shooting were women and six were of Asian descent.<br />
The post Facebook removing posts celebrating the Atlanta attack or suspected shooter appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-removing-posts-celebrating-the-atlanta-attack-or-suspected-shooter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2021 10:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-removing-posts-celebrating-the-atlanta-attack-or-suspected-shooter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WhatsApp iOS update will see messenger service stop working on these iPhones]]></title><description><![CDATA[While WhatsApp is set to stop working for some users in a couple of months who don&rsquo;t agree to its upcoming privacy policy changes, iPhone users are also in for a rude awakening with the app dropping support for older models in its latest beta update.<br />
The post WhatsApp iOS update will see messenger service stop working on these iPhones appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/whatsapp-ios-update-will-see-messenger-service-stop-working-on-these-iphones/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2021 09:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/whatsapp-ios-update-will-see-messenger-service-stop-working-on-these-iphones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook introduces corporate human rights policy it will ‘strive to respect’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook is addressing the criticism it&rsquo;s faced for its role in human rights abuses by putting its values on paper in a new &ldquo;corporate human rights policy&rdquo; collecting &ldquo;the human rights standards [it] will strive to respect.&rdquo; Under the policy, Facebook is committing to providing an annual report on its impact on human rights and a fund for human rights defenders.<br />
The post Facebook introduces corporate human rights policy it will &lsquo;strive to respect&rsquo; appear]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-introduces-corporate-human-rights-policy-it-will-strive-to-respect/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2021 18:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-introduces-corporate-human-rights-policy-it-will-strive-to-respect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook says it’ll start punishing group members who break its rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook is trying to clean up its Groups experience and limit the reach of potentially problematic users and communities. The company announced multiple changes to groups today, including plans to put users who break rules on probation, further limit the reach of civic and political groups, and require more moderation in groups that have violated Facebook&rsquo;s rules.<br />
The post Facebook says it&rsquo;ll start punishing group members who break its rules appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-says-itll-start-punishing-group-members-who-break-its-rules/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2021 16:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-says-itll-start-punishing-group-members-who-break-its-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CBN asks banks to create scan-to-pay option]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has asked deposit money banks to create scan-to-pay options for customers.<br />
The post CBN asks banks to create scan-to-pay option appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/cbn-asks-banks-to-create-scan-to-pay-option/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2021 09:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/cbn-asks-banks-to-create-scan-to-pay-option/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dropbox to introduce free password manager in April]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dropbox is adding a new feature on top of its usual offerings of storage and file sharing for free Basic accounts. Dropbox Passwords, the password management feature the company introduced for paying customers in 2020, will be free for Dropbox Basic accounts in April &mdash; with a new, arbitrary limit of 50 passwords that makes it seem suspiciously like a way to upsell you on a paid Dropbox account.<br />
The post Dropbox to introduce free password manager in April appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/dropbox-to-introduce-free-password-manager-in-april/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/dropbox-to-introduce-free-password-manager-in-april/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft could reap more than $150 million in U.S. cyber funding despite security shortcomings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft stands to receive nearly a quarter of Covid relief funds destined for U.S. cybersecurity defenders, sources told Reuters, angering some lawmakers who don&rsquo;t want to increase funding for a company whose software was recently at the heart of two big hacks.<br />
The post Microsoft could reap more than $150 million in U.S. cyber funding despite security shortcomings appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/microsoft-could-reap-more-than-150-million-in-us-cyber-funding-despite-security-shortcomings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2021 10:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/microsoft-could-reap-more-than-150-million-in-us-cyber-funding-despite-security-shortcomings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strange Twitter bug bans users for mentioning ‘Memphis’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter users who used the word &ldquo;Memphis&rdquo; found themselves temporarily locked out of their accounts at the weekend because of a bizarre bug.<br />
The post Strange Twitter bug bans users for mentioning &lsquo;Memphis&rsquo; appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/strange-twitter-bug-bans-users-for-mentioning-memphis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/strange-twitter-bug-bans-users-for-mentioning-memphis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook to label coronavirus vaccine posts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The social media company, which lawmakers and researchers have criticised for allowing vaccine misinformation to spread on its platforms, said in a blog post that measures were now in place to check that.<br />
The post Facebook to label coronavirus vaccine posts appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-to-label-coronavirus-vaccine-posts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-to-label-coronavirus-vaccine-posts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How UK, Nigeria collaborate on affordable digital access]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United Kingdom (UK) Government has again demonstrated its support to Nigeria by collaborating with the federal government to achieve inclusive digital economic agenda to promote the growth of the Nigeria Tech ecosystem and close the digital divide in the country.<br />
The post How UK, Nigeria collaborate on affordable digital access appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/how-uk-nigeria-collaborate-on-affordable-digital-access/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Mar 2021 14:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/how-uk-nigeria-collaborate-on-affordable-digital-access/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge rules Google must face lawsuit over claims it tracks users even in Incognito mode]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge in California ruled Friday that Google has to face a class action lawsuit that claims the search giant secretly collects data from users even when they&rsquo;re using its private &ldquo;Incognito&rdquo; mode, Bloomberg reported.<br />
The post Judge rules Google must face lawsuit over claims it tracks users even in Incognito mode appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/judge-rules-google-must-face-lawsuit-over-claims-it-tracks-users-even-in-incognito-mode/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2021 21:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/judge-rules-google-must-face-lawsuit-over-claims-it-tracks-users-even-in-incognito-mode/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telcos stop USSD services to banks over N42 billion debt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Telecom operators in Nigeria on Friday announced that they will stop the use of Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) by banks and other financial institutions in the country by Monday.<br />
The post Telcos stop USSD services to banks over N42 billion debt appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/telcos-stop-ussd-services-to-banks-over-n42-billion-debt/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2021 18:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/telcos-stop-ussd-services-to-banks-over-n42-billion-debt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telcos may discontinue banks’ use of USSD over N42 billion debt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigerian mobile network operators have threatened to discontinue the use of Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) short code service by some banks effective Monday March 15, 2021 over N42 billion debt owed them.<br />
The post Telcos may discontinue banks&rsquo; use of USSD over N42 billion debt appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/telcos-may-discontinue-banks-use-of-ussd-over-n42-billion-debt/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2021 17:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/telcos-may-discontinue-banks-use-of-ussd-over-n42-billion-debt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[9mobile upgrade offerings on MiFi and router devices]]></title><description><![CDATA[In yet another affirmation of its resolve to continue enabling its customers with more affordable and superfast data, innovative telecommunications company, 9mobile, has upgraded its MiFi and Router offerings.<br />
The post 9mobile upgrade offerings on MiFi and router devices appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/9mobile-upgrade-offerings-on-mifi-and-router-devices/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/9mobile-upgrade-offerings-on-mifi-and-router-devices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China denies mulling near-$1 billion fine for Alibaba in monopoly case]]></title><description><![CDATA[China denied on Friday it was planning to hit e-commerce giant Alibaba with a fine of almost $1 billion for allegedly flouting monopoly rules, as authorities put the screws on the firm as part of a crackdown on the technology sector.<br />
The post China denies mulling near-$1 billion fine for Alibaba in monopoly case appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/china-denies-mulling-near-1-billion-fine-for-alibaba-in-monopoly-case/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2021 10:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/china-denies-mulling-near-1-billion-fine-for-alibaba-in-monopoly-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian activists seek laws and education to end online violence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking at a webinar organised by Plan International Nigeria to mark the International Women&rsquo;s Day, the activists urged the government and other civil society organisations to raise the bar in law enforcement and mass education of the public on ways to end online violence against children and girls.<br />
The post Nigerian activists seek laws and education to end online violence appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-activists-seek-laws-and-education-to-end-online-violence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-activists-seek-laws-and-education-to-end-online-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions of websites offline after fire at French cloud services firm]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fire at a French cloud services firm has disrupted millions of websites, knocking out government agencies&rsquo; portals, banks, shops, news websites and taking out a chunk of the .FR web space, according to internet monitors.<br />
The post Millions of websites offline after fire at French cloud services firm appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/millions-of-websites-offline-after-fire-at-french-cloud-services-firm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/millions-of-websites-offline-after-fire-at-french-cloud-services-firm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reece James deletes his Instagram account over abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chelsea&rsquo;s Reece James has deleted his Instagram account, following stream of abuse he was receiving online<br />
The post Reece James deletes his Instagram account over abuse appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/reece-james-deletes-his-instagram-account-over-abuse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/reece-james-deletes-his-instagram-account-over-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia slows Twitter’s speed over failure to remove banned content]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Russian state communications watchdog on Wednesday said it was restricting the use of Twitter by slowing down its speed, accusing the social media platform of repeatedly failing to remove banned content from its site.<br />
The post Russia slows Twitter&rsquo;s speed over failure to remove banned content appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/russia-slows-twitters-speed-over-failure-to-remove-banned-content/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/russia-slows-twitters-speed-over-failure-to-remove-banned-content/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter sues Texas attorney general for investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter has filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, seeking to halt his investigation into the company&rsquo;s content moderation practices.<br />
The post Twitter sues Texas attorney general for investigation appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-sues-texas-attorney-general-for-investigation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2021 13:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-sues-texas-attorney-general-for-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IWD: Google pledges $25 million to empower women, girls in Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the country director, Google Nigeria, Juliet Ehimuan, empowering women and girls in Africa to reach their full economic potential, and to thrive, is more critical now than ever before, as they bear the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic.<br />
The post IWD: Google pledges $25 million to empower women, girls in Africa appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/iwd-google-pledges-25-million-to-empower-women-girls-in-africa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/iwd-google-pledges-25-million-to-empower-women-girls-in-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Square unveils deal for Tidal music platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[Digital payments firm Square said Thursday it was buying a controlling stake in the streaming music platform Tidal from a group led by rap star Jay-Z for $297 million in cash and stock.<br />
The post Square unveils deal for Tidal music platform appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/square-unveils-deal-for-tidal-music-platform/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2021 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/square-unveils-deal-for-tidal-music-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google: No tracking tools to replace third-party cookies in Chrome]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alphabet&rsquo;s Google will not build or use alternate tools to track web browsing traffic once it begins phasing out existing technology from its Chrome browser next year, it said in a blog post on Wednesday, in a move that will reshape how online advertising works.<br />
The post Google: No tracking tools to replace third-party cookies in Chrome appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-no-tracking-tools-to-replace-third-party-cookies-in-chrome/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-no-tracking-tools-to-replace-third-party-cookies-in-chrome/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WhatsApp’s desktop app now has video and voice calls]]></title><description><![CDATA[WhatsApp&rsquo;s desktop app for Mac and PC is getting voice and video calling today, the company announced, offering end-to-end encrypted calls to other WhatsApp users on both computers and mobile devices.<br />
The post WhatsApp&rsquo;s desktop app now has video and voice calls appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/whatsapps-desktop-app-now-has-video-and-voice-calls/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2021 09:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/whatsapps-desktop-app-now-has-video-and-voice-calls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter opens its audio chat room Spaces to Android users]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter introduced a limited version of the Clubhouse competitor on iOS in January. While any users of Twitter&rsquo;s iOS app can join and listen to Spaces, only a few can host them at the moment.The post Twitter opens its audio chat room Spaces to Android users appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-opens-its-audio-chat-room-spaces-to-android-users/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2021 20:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-opens-its-audio-chat-room-spaces-to-android-users/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter to make $1.25 billion convertible offering]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company also expects to grant the initial purchasers of the notes a 13-day option to purchase up to an additional 187.5 million dollars aggregate principal amount of the notes, to cover over-allotments, if any.<br />
The post Twitter to make $1.25 billion convertible offering appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-to-make-125-billion-convertible-offering/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2021 15:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-to-make-125-billion-convertible-offering/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia accuses Twitter of breaking law by failing to delete ‘banned’ content]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russia&rsquo;s communications regulator accused Twitter on Monday of violating Russian law, saying the social media platform had not complied with some of its requests to delete banned content.<br />
The post Russia accuses Twitter of breaking law by failing to delete &lsquo;banned&rsquo; content appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/russia-accuses-twitter-of-breaking-law-by-failing-to-delete-banned-content/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2021 12:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/russia-accuses-twitter-of-breaking-law-by-failing-to-delete-banned-content/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge approves $650 million Facebook privacy settlement over facial recognition feature]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal judge on Friday gave final approval to a $650 million Facebook class action privacy settlement and ordered the 1.6 million members of the class in Illinois who submitted claims to be paid &ldquo;as expeditiously as possible.&rdquo;<br />
The post Judge approves $650 million Facebook privacy settlement over facial recognition feature appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/judge-approves-650-million-facebook-privacy-settlement-over-facial-recognition-feature/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2021 18:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/judge-approves-650-million-facebook-privacy-settlement-over-facial-recognition-feature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minister: 5G poses no health risk to public health, safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[The minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, who allayed the fears of Nigerians on the deployment of Fifth Generation (5G) technology in Nigeria, clarified that there is no known scientific evidence till date suggesting that 5G poses any risks to public health and safety.<br />
The post Minister: 5G poses no health risk to public health, safety appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/minister-5g-poses-no-health-risk-to-public-health-safety/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/minister-5g-poses-no-health-risk-to-public-health-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salesforce posts record sales but full-year profit forecast disappoints]]></title><description><![CDATA[Salesforce.com on Thursday forecast full-year profit that was below market expectations, sending the shares of the online software company down 3.9% in extended trading.<br />
The post Salesforce posts record sales but full-year profit forecast disappoints appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/salesforce-posts-record-sales-but-full-year-profit-forecast-disappoints/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2021 07:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/salesforce-posts-record-sales-but-full-year-profit-forecast-disappoints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India sets stricter rules for social media giants]]></title><description><![CDATA[India has announced new regulations for social networks and other web services in the country, particularly &ldquo;significant social media&rdquo; companies with large user bases, like Facebook and Twitter.<br />
The post India sets stricter rules for social media giants appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/india-sets-stricter-rules-for-social-media-giants/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/india-sets-stricter-rules-for-social-media-giants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australian parliament passes media reforms after last-ditch changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia&rsquo;s parliament passed a law on Thursday to make Alphabet Inc&rsquo;s Google and Facebook Inc pay media companies for content on their platforms in reforms that countries such as Britain and Canada are looking to replicate.<br />
The post Australian parliament passes media reforms after last-ditch changes appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/australian-parliament-passes-media-reforms-after-last-ditch-changes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/australian-parliament-passes-media-reforms-after-last-ditch-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook bans Myanmar’s military weeks after coup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook has banned the Myanmar military and military-controlled state media from using its platforms weeks after a military coup in the south-east Asian country that provoked violent demonstrations, the company announced on Thursday.<br />
The post Facebook bans Myanmar&rsquo;s military weeks after coup appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-bans-myanmars-military-weeks-after-coup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-bans-myanmars-military-weeks-after-coup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Nigeria has least affordable internet in the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new global study on digital quality of life has ranked Nigeria as the country with the least affordable internet service in the world.<br />
The post Report: Nigeria has least affordable internet in the world appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/report-nigeria-has-least-affordable-internet-in-the-world/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2021 18:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/report-nigeria-has-least-affordable-internet-in-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook to invest $1 billion in news industry after Australia row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook Inc on Wednesday pledged to invest at least 1 billion dollars in the news industry over the next three years, days after a high-profile stand-off with the Australian government over paying news outlets for content.<br />
The post Facebook to invest $1 billion in news industry after Australia row appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-to-invest-1-billion-in-news-industry-after-australia-row/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2021 18:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-to-invest-1-billion-in-news-industry-after-australia-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia’s competition chief claims victory after Facebook standoff]]></title><description><![CDATA[The architect of Australian media reforms being watched around the world claimed victory on Wednesday, even as critics said concessions to the laws forcing Big Tech to pay for news content have given Facebook and Google a get-out clause.<br />
The post Australia&rsquo;s competition chief claims victory after Facebook standoff appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/australias-competition-chief-claims-victory-after-facebook-standoff/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/australias-competition-chief-claims-victory-after-facebook-standoff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appeal Court strikes out Facebook’s appeal against trademark judgment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos, Tuesday, dismissed Facebook&rsquo;s appeal challenging the judgment of a Federal High Court, Lagos, which awarded N10 million against it (Facebook) in favour of a Nigerian firm, Double Paws Enterprise, as damages for unlawfully interfering with the use of the firm&rsquo;s trademark.<br />
The post Appeal Court strikes out Facebook&rsquo;s appeal against trademark judgment appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/appeal-court-strikes-out-facebooks-appeal-against-trademark-judgment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/appeal-court-strikes-out-facebooks-appeal-against-trademark-judgment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google wants to give Africans N35 million each for news-business ideas, amid Australian war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Applications have just opened for a new round of a Google-funded scheme to help media organisations in the African region improve their revenues &ndash; as tech giants fight it out with Australia about funding news.<br />
The post Google wants to give Africans N35 million each for news-business ideas, amid Australian war appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-wants-to-give-africans-n35-million-each-for-news-business-ideas-amid-australian-war/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2021 14:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-wants-to-give-africans-n35-million-each-for-news-business-ideas-amid-australian-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apapa Traffic: NPA to impound trucks not registered on Eto app]]></title><description><![CDATA[Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Hadiza Bala Usman, has said that trucks not registered on Eto, the electronic truck-call up app recently introduced by the Authority, by Feburary 27, will not have access to the ports.<br />
The post Apapa Traffic: NPA to impound trucks not registered on Eto app appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apapa-traffic-npa-to-impound-trucks-not-registered-on-eto-app/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2021 13:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apapa-traffic-npa-to-impound-trucks-not-registered-on-eto-app/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook to restore Australian news pages after tweaks to media laws]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook will restore Australian news pages after Canberra offered amendments to a proposed law designed to force tech giants to pay for media content displayed on their platforms, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said on Tuesday.<br />
The post Facebook to restore Australian news pages after tweaks to media laws appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-to-restore-australian-news-pages-after-tweaks-to-media-laws/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2021 07:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-to-restore-australian-news-pages-after-tweaks-to-media-laws/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram adding easier access to support for eating disorders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Instagram says that currently, it tries to blur out potentially triggering content in search results, and it does direct people to generalized crisis support, but it should now direct users to resources specifically designed around eating disorders.<br />
The post Instagram adding easier access to support for eating disorders appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/instagram-adding-easier-access-to-support-for-eating-disorders/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2021 21:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/instagram-adding-easier-access-to-support-for-eating-disorders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok trying to counter misinformation about eating disorders]]></title><description><![CDATA[TikTok is announcing today that it&rsquo;s taking a couple small steps to try and help people who are affected by eating disorders. To do this, it&rsquo;s partnering with the National Eating Disorder Association (or NEDA) to have an eating disorder awareness week, and implementing two new features that aim to provide resources and support to those who need it.<br />
The post TikTok trying to counter misinformation about eating disorders appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tiktok-trying-to-counter-misinformation-about-eating-disorders/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tiktok-trying-to-counter-misinformation-about-eating-disorders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WhatsApp explains what happens if user do not accept new privacy policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[WhatsApp has detailed what will happen to users who don&rsquo;t accept its new privacy policy in an FAQ on its website. Starting May 15th, its functionality will become more limited, and users will no longer be able to send or read messages from the app. They&rsquo;ll still be able to receive calls and notifications, but this will only be possible for a &ldquo;short time.&rdquo; Speaking to TechCrunch, the company confirmed this period will last a few weeks.<br />
The post WhatsApp explains what happe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/whatsapp-explains-what-happens-if-user-do-not-accept-new-privacy-policy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2021 10:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/whatsapp-explains-what-happens-if-user-do-not-accept-new-privacy-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCC allocates 382.9 million telephone numbers to TELCOs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has allocated a total of 382.94 million telephone numbers, to all telecommunications services providers since the inception of digital mobile services in the country in 2001.<br />
The post NCC allocates 382.9 million telephone numbers to TELCOs appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ncc-allocates-3829-million-telephone-numbers-to-telcos/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2021 19:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ncc-allocates-3829-million-telephone-numbers-to-telcos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple ‘developing’ magnetic battery pack for iPhone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple is reportedly developing a new iPhone charging accessory in the form of a battery pack that magnetically attaches to the rear of the device using MagSafe, Bloomberg reports. Although some prototypes have a rubber exterior, the battery pack isn&rsquo;t thought to act as a protective case like previous iPhone battery accessories from Apple. Alongside details of the new battery case, Bloomberg also notes that the iPhone lineup is unlikely to receive support for reverse wireless charging anyti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-developing-magnetic-battery-pack-for-iphone/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-developing-magnetic-battery-pack-for-iphone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French village rejects Elon Musk’s space-age internet]]></title><description><![CDATA[To realise his dream of satellite-powered internet, tech billionaire, Elon Musk, needs to install antennas around the world. In northern France, a village hopes he&rsquo;ll decide to keep those antennas far away.<br />
The post French village rejects Elon Musk&rsquo;s space-age internet appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/french-village-rejects-elon-musks-space-age-internet/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2021 11:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/french-village-rejects-elon-musks-space-age-internet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Android 12 developer preview now available with many updates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google is releasing a developer preview for the next version of Android, Android 12, for Pixel devices today. As is the norm for Google, the very first previews of Android are full of a lot of developer-facing changes. Android 12 has updates to how the OS handles images, video, and future security updates.<br />
The post Android 12 developer preview now available with many updates appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/android-12-developer-preview-now-available-with-many-updates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2021 19:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/android-12-developer-preview-now-available-with-many-updates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook ‘unfriends’ Australia as news pages go dark in test for global publishing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook faced an angry backlash on Thursday after blocking news feeds in Australia in a surprise escalation of a dispute with the government which could be a test for the future of online publishing worldwide.<br />
The post Facebook &lsquo;unfriends&rsquo; Australia as news pages go dark in test for global publishing appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-unfriends-australia-as-news-pages-go-dark-in-test-for-global-publishing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-unfriends-australia-as-news-pages-go-dark-in-test-for-global-publishing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malaysian police investigate ‘sugar daddy’ website after complaints]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Royal Malaysian Police on Thursday said that they questioned the founder of Sugar book.<br />
The post Malaysian police investigate &lsquo;sugar daddy&rsquo; website after complaints appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/malaysian-police-investigate-sugar-daddy-website-after-complaints/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/malaysian-police-investigate-sugar-daddy-website-after-complaints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook blocks news content in Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook has blocked Australian users from sharing or viewing news content on the platform, causing much alarm over public access to key information.<br />
The post Facebook blocks news content in Australia appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-blocks-news-content-in-australia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2021 09:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-blocks-news-content-in-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York State sues Amazon for ‘worker safety failures’ during pandemic]]></title><description><![CDATA[However, leaked meeting notes released last spring by Vice News showed high-level company executives discussing ways to smear Smalls and use him to discredit growing labor movements seeking to unionize Amazon&rsquo;s various warehouse and Whole Foods workforces. Smalls is now suing Amazon for racial discrimination.<br />
The post New York State sues Amazon for &lsquo;worker safety failures&rsquo; during pandemic appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/new-york-state-sues-amazon-for-worker-safety-failures-during-pandemic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2021 16:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/new-york-state-sues-amazon-for-worker-safety-failures-during-pandemic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter rollout voice direct messages in India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Android Central reports that the audio messages are now available in three countries worldwide: India, Brazil, and Japan. Plans for voice DMs were first announced last year. Twitter says the feature, which it&rsquo;s calling an &ldquo;experiment,&rdquo; will roll out in India in phases.<br />
The post Twitter rollout voice direct messages in India appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-rollout-voice-direct-messages-in-india/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-rollout-voice-direct-messages-in-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google to invest $75 million in coronavirus-hit small businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google is teaming up with the European Investment Fund (EIF) and two other organisations in Latin America and Asia to provide $75 million in funding to small- and medium-sized companies suffering from the impact of COVID-19.<br />
The post Google to invest $75 million in coronavirus-hit small businesses appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-to-invest-75-million-in-coronavirus-hit-small-businesses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-to-invest-75-million-in-coronavirus-hit-small-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Africa leads global mobile money growth with 46 percent]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are about one billion mobile money accounts globally, according to latest report by cybersecurity giants, Kerspersky. These accounts, the report revealed, process more than $1.9 billion daily.<br />
The post Africa leads global mobile money growth with 46 percent appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/africa-leads-global-mobile-money-growth-with-46-percent/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2021 09:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/africa-leads-global-mobile-money-growth-with-46-percent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emmanuel Amuneke: New football scouting app, Al Haddaf, debuts in Nigeria soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A leading football Scouting and Marketing Application, Al Haddaf, which will enable players and coaches to be selected by top leaque clubs without physical appearances will be launched in Nigeria by the end of February.<br />
The post Emmanuel Amuneke: New football scouting app, Al Haddaf, debuts in Nigeria soon appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/emmanuel-amuneke-new-football-scouting-app-al-haddaf-debuts-in-nigeria-soon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/emmanuel-amuneke-new-football-scouting-app-al-haddaf-debuts-in-nigeria-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft’s new Office app now available on iPad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft has updated its unified Office mobile app to work on Apple&rsquo;s iPad devices. The new Office app combines Word, Excel, and PowerPoint into a single application, and originally launched for iOS and Android back in 2019. Microsoft has been gradually improving it ever since, but it always ran in a windowed mode instead of a fully optimized iPad app.<br />
The post Microsoft&rsquo;s new Office app now available on iPad appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/microsofts-new-office-app-now-available-on-ipad/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/microsofts-new-office-app-now-available-on-ipad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glo rolls out time-based plans for Youtube]]></title><description><![CDATA[Telecommunications giant and popularly acclaimed &lsquo;Grandmasters of data&rsquo;, Globacom, has announced the rollout of YouTube-specific data plans for its subscribers. The new time-based plans will allow customers to stream their favourite YouTube videos for as low as N50 per hour.<br />
The post Glo rolls out time-based plans for Youtube appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/glo-rolls-out-time-based-plans-for-youtube/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2021 06:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/glo-rolls-out-time-based-plans-for-youtube/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google fined $1.3 million for wrong classification of hotels]]></title><description><![CDATA[The French consumer safety and competitive market regulator on Monday said it had imposed a fine of 1.3 million dollars (1.1-million-euro) on two of Google&rsquo;s affiliate offices for the deceptive classification of hotels.<br />
The post Google fined $1.3 million for wrong classification of hotels appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-fined-13-million-for-wrong-classification-of-hotels/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-fined-13-million-for-wrong-classification-of-hotels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marcus Rashford urges social media firms to tackle abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marcus Rashford has urged social media companies to do more in the fight against online abuse, saying the problem should be &ldquo;easy to stop&rdquo; for the technology giants.<br />
The post Marcus Rashford urges social media firms to tackle abuse appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/marcus-rashford-urges-social-media-firms-to-tackle-abuse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2021 22:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/marcus-rashford-urges-social-media-firms-to-tackle-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon sues to block investigation of New York warehouse labor fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon has filed a lawsuit against the New York state attorney general&rsquo;s office as a preemptive effort to prevent legal action over the company&rsquo;s handling of COVID-19 conditions at a Staten Island warehouse last spring. Amazon is seeking an injunction preventing the attorney general&rsquo;s office from trying to exercise &ldquo;regulatory authority over workplace safety responses to COVID-19 and claims of retaliation against workers who protest working conditions.&rdquo;<br />
The post Ama]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-sues-to-block-investigation-of-new-york-warehouse-labor-fight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2021 17:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-sues-to-block-investigation-of-new-york-warehouse-labor-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter permanently suspends conservative activist group Project Veritas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter has permanently suspended the account of conservative activist group Project Veritas, after the organization released a video of a reporter questioning a Facebook executive outside their home, the New York Times reports. The account of Project Veritas&rsquo;s founder, James O&rsquo;Keefe, was also temporarily locked.<br />
The post Twitter permanently suspends conservative activist group Project Veritas appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-permanently-suspends-conservative-activist-group-project-veritas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-permanently-suspends-conservative-activist-group-project-veritas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clapper permanently bans QAnon-related content]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clapper CEO Edison Chen said on Thursday that the company will permanently ban QAnon-related content going forward. As of publication, Chen said Clapper has removed over 400 videos and 20 accounts for spreading QAnon or anti-vax misinformation and has increased its number of content auditors from around a dozen to 20. It will take Clapper up to 10 days to complete a full audit of its over 1 million videos, Chen said.<br />
The post Clapper permanently bans QAnon-related content appeared first on TODAY]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/clapper-permanently-bans-qanon-related-content/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2021 21:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/clapper-permanently-bans-qanon-related-content/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tougher EU privacy rules loom for WhatsApp, Zoom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Messaging apps such as WhatsApp and video calls on Zoom face stricter privacy rules in Europe, after a draft law passed a key EU hurdle on Wednesday.<br />
The post Tougher EU privacy rules loom for WhatsApp, Zoom appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tougher-eu-privacy-rules-loom-for-whatsapp-zoom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2021 21:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tougher-eu-privacy-rules-loom-for-whatsapp-zoom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FT: Microsoft tried to acquire Pinterest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft has reportedly held talks with Pinterest in an attempt to acquire the social network.<br />
The post FT: Microsoft tried to acquire Pinterest appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ft-microsoft-tried-to-acquire-pinterest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ft-microsoft-tried-to-acquire-pinterest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter: Donald Trump ban permanent, even if he runs for office again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former President Donald Trump will not be returning to Twitter at any point in the future, according to the company&rsquo;s chief financial officer<br />
The post Twitter: Donald Trump ban permanent, even if he runs for office again appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-donald-trump-ban-permanent-even-if-he-runs-for-office-again/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2021 22:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-donald-trump-ban-permanent-even-if-he-runs-for-office-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook ‘working’ on a Clubhouse copy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook, a company known for ripping its ideas from competitors, has reportedly set its sights on social audio. The New York Times reports today that the company is working on a copycat of Clubhouse, the buzzy invite-only social audio startup. The Times reports the product is in the &ldquo;early stages of development,&rdquo; so it&rsquo;s unclear if and when it might launch.<br />
The post Facebook &lsquo;working&rsquo; on a Clubhouse copy appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-working-on-a-clubhouse-copy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2021 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-working-on-a-clubhouse-copy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram announces tougher consequences for hate speech in direct messages]]></title><description><![CDATA[Instagram is toughening its stance on hate speech in direct messages. The company announced today that it&rsquo;ll start disabling the accounts of people who repeatedly send hateful messages. First-time offenders won&rsquo;t be able to send messages for an undefined period of time, but if they send hateful messages again, their account will be disabled.<br />
The post Instagram announces tougher consequences for hate speech in direct messages appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/instagram-announces-tougher-consequences-for-hate-speech-in-direct-messages/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2021 19:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/instagram-announces-tougher-consequences-for-hate-speech-in-direct-messages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook to test cutting back on political posts in the News Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook plans to test how people respond to seeing fewer posts about politics in the News Feed. Starting this week, Facebook will &ldquo;temporarily reduce&rdquo; political posts for a &ldquo;small percentage&rdquo; of people in Canada, Brazil, and Indonesia, with a test in the US following some weeks later. The tests will continue for the next few months.<br />
The post Facebook to test cutting back on political posts in the News Feed appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-to-test-cutting-back-on-political-posts-in-the-news-feed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2021 15:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-to-test-cutting-back-on-political-posts-in-the-news-feed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google introduces online safety programme for Nigeria, other African countries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google on Tuesday announced a number of initiatives across Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa, to bolster its efforts to ensure safety of internet users, particularly children and young people. Google Country Director, Juliet Ehimuan, in a statement said the company had teamed up with some organisations across the continent to boost efforts and develop programmes [&hellip;]<br />
The post Google introduces online safety programme for Nigeria, other African countries appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-introduces-online-safety-programme-for-nigeria-other-african-countries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 14:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-introduces-online-safety-programme-for-nigeria-other-african-countries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reddit to double employees after raising $250 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reddit will double the number of employees it has over the course of this year to around 1,400 after raising $250 million in a new funding round, the company has announced. Reddit currently has around 700 employees globally. Over 600 are based in the US, according to CNBC, where it has offices in San Francisco, New York, LA, and Chicago.<br />
The post Reddit to double employees after raising $250 million appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/reddit-to-double-employees-after-raising-250-million/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 12:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/reddit-to-double-employees-after-raising-250-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple’s App Store hosting multi-million dollar scams – developer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mobile app developer Kosta Eleftheriou has a new calling that goes beyond software development: taking on what he sees as a rampant scam problem ruining the integrity of Apple&rsquo;s App Store.<br />
The post Apple&rsquo;s App Store hosting multi-million dollar scams &ndash; developer appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apples-app-store-hosting-multi-million-dollar-scams-developer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apples-app-store-hosting-multi-million-dollar-scams-developer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok secures music from Universal’s ‘full catalog’ of artists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, TikTok and Universal Music Group (UMG) have announced the formation of what they&rsquo;re calling an &ldquo;expanded global alliance.&rdquo; It&rsquo;s a continuation and deepening of the agreement that allows TikTok&rsquo;s massive user base to use songs from UMG artists.The post TikTok secures music from Universal&rsquo;s &lsquo;full catalog&rsquo; of artists appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tiktok-secures-music-from-universals-full-catalog-of-artists/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 19:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tiktok-secures-music-from-universals-full-catalog-of-artists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US House committee chair wants to know who’s financing Parler]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), chair of the House Oversight Committee, is demanding documents from the free speech social network Parler related to its financing after last month&rsquo;s deadly attack on the Capitol.<br />
The post US House committee chair wants to know who&rsquo;s financing Parler appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-house-committee-chair-wants-to-know-whos-financing-parler/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 18:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-house-committee-chair-wants-to-know-whos-financing-parler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter mulls ‘charging’ for TweetDeck, new advanced features]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teams inside Twitter are researching ways for the company to offer paid subscriptions, which could include charging money for access to TweetDeck, Bloomberg reports<br />
The post Twitter mulls &lsquo;charging&rsquo; for TweetDeck, new advanced features appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-mulls-charging-for-tweetdeck-new-advanced-features/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-mulls-charging-for-tweetdeck-new-advanced-features/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook blocked in Myanmar after users protest military coup]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a statement given to The Wall Street Journal, Facebook confirmed that the country&rsquo;s telecoms providers had been ordered to block its services, adding, &ldquo;We urge authorities to restore connectivity so that people in Myanmar can communicate with family and friends and access important information.&rdquo;<br />
The post Facebook blocked in Myanmar after users protest military coup appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-blocked-in-myanmar-after-users-protest-military-coup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 14:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-blocked-in-myanmar-after-users-protest-military-coup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon to pay $61.7 million settlement fee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon is expected to pay more than $61.7 million to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it didn&rsquo;t pay its Amazon Flex drivers the full amount of tips owed to them, the agency has said.<br />
The post Amazon to pay $61.7 million settlement fee appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-to-pay-617-million-settlement-fee/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 08:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-to-pay-617-million-settlement-fee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IPOB accuses Facebook of being part of oppressive tendencies in Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Wednesday alleged that Facebook is part of mass murder and oppressive tendencies of rulers of Nigeria.<br />
The post IPOB accuses Facebook of being part of oppressive tendencies in Nigeria appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ipob-accuses-facebook-of-being-part-of-oppressive-tendencies-in-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2021 21:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ipob-accuses-facebook-of-being-part-of-oppressive-tendencies-in-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok to now warn users about videos with questionable information]]></title><description><![CDATA[TikTok will start displaying warnings on videos that contain questionable information that couldn&rsquo;t be verified by fact-checkers, and it&rsquo;ll begin warning users when they go to re-share those videos that the information hasn&rsquo;t been confirmed.<br />
The post TikTok to now warn users about videos with questionable information appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tiktok-to-now-warn-users-about-videos-with-questionable-information/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2021 14:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tiktok-to-now-warn-users-about-videos-with-questionable-information/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotify subscribers surge past 150 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spotify now boasts 155 million premium subscribers and 345 million monthly active users, according to its latest earnings report released today. Those numbers represent a 24 percent and 27 percent year-over year increase.<br />
The post Spotify subscribers surge past 150 million appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/spotify-subscribers-surge-past-150-million/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2021 12:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/spotify-subscribers-surge-past-150-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: China’s internet users top 989 million in 2020 with 54.9% under 40]]></title><description><![CDATA[The number of internet users in China reached 989 million by the end of December 2020, the latest report from China Internet Network Information Centre (CNNIC) said on Wednesday.<br />
The post Report: China&rsquo;s internet users top 989 million in 2020 with 54.9% under 40 appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/report-chinas-internet-users-top-989-million-in-2020-with-549-under-40/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2021 12:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/report-chinas-internet-users-top-989-million-in-2020-with-549-under-40/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon will pay $61.7 million to Flex drivers after wage theft allegations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon will pay $61.7 million to Flex drivers to settle allegations of stolen tips, after an extensive investigation by the US Federal Trade Commission.<br />
The post Amazon will pay $61.7 million to Flex drivers after wage theft allegations appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-will-pay-617-million-to-flex-drivers-after-wage-theft-allegations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2021 17:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-will-pay-617-million-to-flex-drivers-after-wage-theft-allegations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian government extends NIN-SIM integration deadline by eight weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government had at the expiration of the initial January 16 deadline for the submission of NIN, decided to extend it to February 9 for all telecoms subscribers that have registered for NIN including those that were yet to register for NIN to submit their NIN for linkage with their SIM card.<br />
The post Nigerian government extends NIN-SIM integration deadline by eight weeks appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-government-extends-nin-sim-integration-deadline-by-eight-weeks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2021 09:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-government-extends-nin-sim-integration-deadline-by-eight-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brokerage Public.com to halt controversial order flow practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brokerage Public.com said on Monday it would no longer route orders to market makers to execute trades and instead send them directly to exchanges, in an attempt to remove a potential conflict of interest with its customers.<br />
The post Brokerage Public.com to halt controversial order flow practice appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/brokerage-publiccom-to-halt-controversial-order-flow-practice/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2021 21:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/brokerage-publiccom-to-halt-controversial-order-flow-practice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU claims court errors in bid to overturn $15.7 billion Apple tax judgment]]></title><description><![CDATA[EU antitrust enforcers have claimed a court made legal errors when it scrapped their order for iPhone maker Apple to pay 13 billion euros ($15.7 billion) in Irish back taxes, in a filingThe post EU claims court errors in bid to overturn $15.7 billion Apple tax judgment appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/eu-claims-court-errors-in-bid-to-overturn-157-billion-apple-tax-judgment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/eu-claims-court-errors-in-bid-to-overturn-157-billion-apple-tax-judgment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WhatsApp uses Status messages to try to reassure users about privacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook-owned messaging app WhatsApp has started posting Status messages to users about its &ldquo;commitment to your privacy.&rdquo; The in-app messages were appearing for users in the US and UK on Saturday, and some users reported the Status messages &mdash; WhatsApp&rsquo;s version of Snapchat Stories or Twitter Fleets&mdash;have been appearing in India for a while now.<br />
The post WhatsApp uses Status messages to try to reassure users about privacy appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/whatsapp-uses-status-messages-to-try-to-reassure-users-about-privacy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Jan 2021 18:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/whatsapp-uses-status-messages-to-try-to-reassure-users-about-privacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Downdetector: Social media platform Reddit hit by outages in U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Customers reported trouble logging in and sending messages on its website. The outage affected regions such as New York, Boston and Washington in United States and Toronto in Canada, according to an outage map on Downdetector's website.<br />
The post Downdetector: Social media platform Reddit hit by outages in U.S. appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/downdetector-social-media-platform-reddit-hit-by-outages-in-us/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Jan 2021 18:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/downdetector-social-media-platform-reddit-hit-by-outages-in-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds protest Amazon expansion in France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds rallied in several French towns and cities Saturday in protests called by anti-capitalist and environmental groups against Amazon, including at one site where the US e-commerce giant plans a massive warehouse.<br />
The post Hundreds protest Amazon expansion in France appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/hundreds-protest-amazon-expansion-in-france/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Jan 2021 15:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/hundreds-protest-amazon-expansion-in-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK trading app Freetrade disables orders to buy U.S. stocks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Commission-free trading app Freetrade said on Friday it had disabled buy orders for U.S. stocks amid a market frenzy that has seen shares of heavily shorted stocks like GameStop surge this week after being pushed on social media platforms.<br />
The post UK trading app Freetrade disables orders to buy U.S. stocks appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/uk-trading-app-freetrade-disables-orders-to-buy-us-stocks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2021 18:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/uk-trading-app-freetrade-disables-orders-to-buy-us-stocks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCC: Mobile virtual operators’ licence framework still coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it has yet to conclude licence framework that will open telecoms market for the launch of Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO).<br />
The post NCC: Mobile virtual operators&rsquo; licence framework still coming appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ncc-mobile-virtual-operators-licence-framework-still-coming/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2021 17:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ncc-mobile-virtual-operators-licence-framework-still-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook shuts stock trading group after GameStop frenzy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook Inc took down a popular Wall Street discussion group, Robinhood Stock Traders, in a move that its founder on Thursday described as backlash for conversations buoying shares of GameStop Corp and other companies this week.<br />
The post Facebook shuts stock trading group after GameStop frenzy appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-shuts-stock-trading-group-after-gamestop-frenzy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-shuts-stock-trading-group-after-gamestop-frenzy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BlackBerry execs sold shares as Reddit-driven rally started]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three BlackBerry executives, including the chief financial officer, sold $1.7 million of the telecoms technology firm&rsquo;s stock in the early days of this month&rsquo;s meteoric share price rise, filings with securities regulators show.<br />
The post BlackBerry execs sold shares as Reddit-driven rally started appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/blackberry-execs-sold-shares-as-reddit-driven-rally-started/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2021 15:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/blackberry-execs-sold-shares-as-reddit-driven-rally-started/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple retakes second place in smartphone shipment rankings as sanctions bite Huawei]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple overtook Huawei to reclaim its spot as the second-bestselling smartphone manufacturer in the world in 2020, according to new research reports from Counterpoint Research and Canalys. Samsung was still the leading seller in terms of number of smartphones shipped, while Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo took the next three spots, according to Counterpoint.<br />
The post Apple retakes second place in smartphone shipment rankings as sanctions bite Huawei appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-retakes-second-place-in-smartphone-shipment-rankings-as-sanctions-bite-huawei/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2021 18:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-retakes-second-place-in-smartphone-shipment-rankings-as-sanctions-bite-huawei/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook oversight board overturns hate speech, pandemic misinformation takedowns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook&rsquo;s Oversight Board has issued its first round of rulings, upholding one removal and overturning four decisions involving hate speech, nudity, and misinformation. Together, the rulings take an expansive view of what users can post under the current policies, based on concerns about vague rules and protecting freedom of expression online.<br />
The post Facebook oversight board overturns hate speech, pandemic misinformation takedowns appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-oversight-board-overturns-hate-speech-pandemic-misinformation-takedowns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2021 17:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-oversight-board-overturns-hate-speech-pandemic-misinformation-takedowns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[German cartel office extends probe of ties between Facebook and Oculus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Germany&rsquo;s antitrust regulator said on Thursday it was extending the scope of its abuse proceedings against Facebook related to the links between its Oculus virtual reality products and the social media network.<br />
The post German cartel office extends probe of ties between Facebook and Oculus appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/german-cartel-office-extends-probe-of-ties-between-facebook-and-oculus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2021 13:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/german-cartel-office-extends-probe-of-ties-between-facebook-and-oculus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple logs record quarterly smartphone shipments, Huawei in freefall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple Inc&rsquo;s smartphone shipments jumped 22% to record levels in the fourth quarter, making it the world&rsquo;s biggest seller, while those for Huawei plunged as U.S. sanctions took effect.<br />
The post Apple logs record quarterly smartphone shipments, Huawei in freefall appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-logs-record-quarterly-smartphone-shipments-huawei-in-freefall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-logs-record-quarterly-smartphone-shipments-huawei-in-freefall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China opposes discriminatory actions by India against Chinese firms]]></title><description><![CDATA[China opposes any discriminatory and restrictive measures against its firms, a commerce ministry spokesman said on Thursday, in response to queries about India&rsquo;s continued ban on 59 Chinese apps<br />
The post China opposes discriminatory actions by India against Chinese firms appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/china-opposes-discriminatory-actions-by-india-against-chinese-firms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/china-opposes-discriminatory-actions-by-india-against-chinese-firms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WhatsApp adds biometric authentication for logging in on desktop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Linking your WhatsApp account to your computer&rsquo;s web browser or desktop app is getting a little more secure. Soon, if you&rsquo;ve got biometric authentication enabled on your phone, you&rsquo;ll have to unlock the app before you can link your account.<br />
The post WhatsApp adds biometric authentication for logging in on desktop appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/whatsapp-adds-biometric-authentication-for-logging-in-on-desktop/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/whatsapp-adds-biometric-authentication-for-logging-in-on-desktop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia takes on Google advertising dominance in latest Big Tech fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Australian regulator is considering letting internet users choose what personal data companies like Google share with advertisers, as part of the country&rsquo;s attempts to shatter the dominance of tech titans.<br />
The post Australia takes on Google advertising dominance in latest Big Tech fight appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/australia-takes-on-google-advertising-dominance-in-latest-big-tech-fight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2021 08:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/australia-takes-on-google-advertising-dominance-in-latest-big-tech-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube, Twitter, Facebook continue bans over Donald Trump election claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Election misinformation continues to be a problem on YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook even after all three companies took the unprecedented action to ban or suspend former US President Donald Trump. Now that President Biden is in office, those same platforms have kept pressure on, sustaining the bans and issuing new ones to Trump&rsquo;s associates and allies.<br />
The post YouTube, Twitter, Facebook continue bans over Donald Trump election claims appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-twitter-facebook-continue-bans-over-donald-trump-election-claims/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-twitter-facebook-continue-bans-over-donald-trump-election-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google to stop using Apple tool to track iPhone users, avoiding new pop-up warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google&rsquo;s iPhone apps such as Maps and YouTube will stop using a tool from Apple Inc that allows them to personalize ads, avoiding a new Apple warning that informs users their browsing is being tracked.<br />
The post Google to stop using Apple tool to track iPhone users, avoiding new pop-up warning appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-to-stop-using-apple-tool-to-track-iphone-users-avoiding-new-pop-up-warning/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-to-stop-using-apple-tool-to-track-iphone-users-avoiding-new-pop-up-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook investors, shrugging off election woes, look for ‘social commerce’ payday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook Inc may face questions about fallout from U.S. election controversies when it posts earnings on Wednesday, but top of mind for investors is a less political matter: the company&rsquo;s heavy bet on e-commerce to drive ad sales.<br />
The post Facebook investors, shrugging off election woes, look for &lsquo;social commerce&rsquo; payday appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-investors-shrugging-off-election-woes-look-for-social-commerce-payday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2021 14:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-investors-shrugging-off-election-woes-look-for-social-commerce-payday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China says Indian ban on apps violates WTO rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[China said on Wednesday that the Indian government&rsquo;s decision to keep a ban on 59 Chinese apps was a violation of the World Trade Organization&rsquo;s fair rules of business and would hurt Chinese firms.<br />
The post China says Indian ban on apps violates WTO rules appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/china-says-indian-ban-on-apps-violates-wto-rules/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2021 10:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/china-says-indian-ban-on-apps-violates-wto-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ByteDance cuts India workforce, unsure of comeback after app ban – internal memo]]></title><description><![CDATA[China&rsquo;s ByteDance is cutting the size of its 2,000-plus India team and is unsure when it will make a comeback, the company told employees in an internal memo on Wednesday, months after its popular TikTok video app was banned.<br />
The post ByteDance cuts India workforce, unsure of comeback after app ban &ndash; internal memo appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/bytedance-cuts-india-workforce-unsure-of-comeback-after-app-ban-internal-memo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2021 10:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/bytedance-cuts-india-workforce-unsure-of-comeback-after-app-ban-internal-memo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube pays over $30 billion to creators, artists, and others in three years]]></title><description><![CDATA[YouTube has paid out more than $30 billion to creators, artists, and media organizations over the last three years, according to a new letter published by CEO Susan Wojcicki.<br />
The post YouTube pays over $30 billion to creators, artists, and others in three years appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-pays-over-30-billion-to-creators-artists-and-others-in-three-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-pays-over-30-billion-to-creators-artists-and-others-in-three-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter buys into newsletters with Revue acquisition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter is acquiring Revue, an email service that lets writers publish newsletters. The move allows Twitter to capitalize on its user base of writers, journalists, and publications that regularly use the service to reach readers and grow their audiences.<br />
The post Twitter buys into newsletters with Revue acquisition appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-buys-into-newsletters-with-revue-acquisition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2021 14:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-buys-into-newsletters-with-revue-acquisition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter launches fact-checking program to fight misinformation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter has launched its Birdwatch program, meant to address misinformation on the platform by allowing users to fact-check tweets, the company announced Monday. Users in the pilot program, which will only include about 1,000 users in the US to start, will eventually be able to add notes to tweets to provide context.<br />
The post Twitter launches fact-checking program to fight misinformation appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-launches-fact-checking-program-to-fight-misinformation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2021 20:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-launches-fact-checking-program-to-fight-misinformation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook blocks Israeli premier’s chatbot, citing privacy violation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook said on Monday it removed a post and suspended a messenger bot from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu&rsquo;s page, after it posted that he wanted phone numbers to call and convince people to get COVID-19 vaccinations.<br />
The post Facebook blocks Israeli premier&rsquo;s chatbot, citing privacy violation appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-blocks-israeli-premiers-chatbot-citing-privacy-violation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2021 19:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-blocks-israeli-premiers-chatbot-citing-privacy-violation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook says ‘configuration change’ caused some users to be logged out unexpectedly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook says some users were logged out of their accounts unexpectedly Friday due to a &ldquo;configuration change,&rdquo; and the issue has been fixed as of Saturday morning.<br />
The post Facebook says &lsquo;configuration change&rsquo; caused some users to be logged out unexpectedly appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-says-configuration-change-caused-some-users-to-be-logged-out-unexpectedly/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2021 16:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-says-configuration-change-caused-some-users-to-be-logged-out-unexpectedly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia wages online battle against TikTok, YouTube]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;I&rsquo;m an American!&rdquo; a young Russian under the username Neurolera exclaims in English on the popular video-sharing app TikTok as she explains how to impersonate a tourist to avoid arrest at a street demonstration.<br />
The post Russia wages online battle against TikTok, YouTube appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/russia-wages-online-battle-against-tiktok-youtube/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2021 10:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/russia-wages-online-battle-against-tiktok-youtube/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter suspends ‘fake’ account that carried a link to Iranian Supreme Leader’s website]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter said on Friday it had suspended what it said was a fake account that carried a link to the website of Iran&rsquo;s Supreme Leader on Friday, hours after it carried the image of a golfer resembling former U.S. President Donald Trump apparently being targeted by a drone.<br />
The post Twitter suspends &lsquo;fake&rsquo; account that carried a link to Iranian Supreme Leader&rsquo;s website appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-suspends-fake-account-that-carried-a-link-to-iranian-supreme-leaders-website/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2021 18:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-suspends-fake-account-that-carried-a-link-to-iranian-supreme-leaders-website/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter suspends account of Iranian Supreme Leader after apparent Donald Trump threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter suspended an account linked to Iran&rsquo;s Supreme Leader on Friday, hours after it carried the image of a golfer resembling former President Donald Trump apparently being targeted by a drone alongside a vow to avenge the killing of a top Iranian general in a U.S. drone attack.<br />
The post Twitter suspends account of Iranian Supreme Leader after apparent Donald Trump threat appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-suspends-account-of-iranian-supreme-leader-after-apparent-donald-trump-threat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-suspends-account-of-iranian-supreme-leader-after-apparent-donald-trump-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon to hike fees for Spanish users after new digital tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[Countries around the world are examining ways to tax global tech companies on revenues generated in their economies in the absence of wider agreement on how to tackle their growing role in business and commerce.<br />
The post Amazon to hike fees for Spanish users after new digital tax appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-to-hike-fees-for-spanish-users-after-new-digital-tax/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2021 13:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-to-hike-fees-for-spanish-users-after-new-digital-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alphabet shutting Loon, which used balloon alternative to cell towers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alphabet Inc is shutting down Loon after concluding the business, which offers balloons as an alternative to cell towers, is not commercially viable, Google&rsquo;s parent company said on Thursday.<br />
The post Alphabet shutting Loon, which used balloon alternative to cell towers appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/alphabet-shutting-loon-which-used-balloon-alternative-to-cell-towers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/alphabet-shutting-loon-which-used-balloon-alternative-to-cell-towers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google threatens to pull search engine from Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google on Friday threatened to pull its search engine from Australia over a proposed media code that would require the tech firm to pay for news content.<br />
The post Google threatens to pull search engine from Australia appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-threatens-to-pull-search-engine-from-australia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2021 09:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-threatens-to-pull-search-engine-from-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook’s Donald Trump ban will be reviewed by new oversight board]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook vice president Nick Clegg says the company is referring its decision to indefinitely suspend former President Trump from its platform to its newly-established oversight board for a complete review. The president&rsquo;s Facebook account was suspended indefinitely on January 7th after he incited his followers to attack the US Capitol on January 6th. Six people died in the ensuing riots.<br />
The post Facebook&rsquo;s Donald Trump ban will be reviewed by new oversight board appeared first on T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebooks-donald-trump-ban-will-be-reviewed-by-new-oversight-board/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2021 18:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebooks-donald-trump-ban-will-be-reviewed-by-new-oversight-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCC: How we improved broadband service]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Professor Umar Danbatta disclosed this while reeling out industry growth data at a briefing for the new Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Engr. Festus Yusuf Daudu, on the functions and regulatory activities of the Commission in Abuja.<br />
The post NCC: How we improved broadband service appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ncc-how-we-improved-broadband-service/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ncc-how-we-improved-broadband-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google seals content payment deal with French news publishers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google and a French publishers&rsquo; lobby said on Thursday they had agreed a copyright framework under which the U.S. tech giant will pay news publishers for content online, in a first for Europe.<br />
The post Google seals content payment deal with French news publishers appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-seals-content-payment-deal-with-french-news-publishers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2021 14:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-seals-content-payment-deal-with-french-news-publishers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter locks account of China’s U.S. embassy over its defence of Xinjiang policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter has locked the account of China&rsquo;s U.S. embassy for a tweet that defended China&rsquo;s policy towards Muslim Uighurs in Xinjiang, which the U.S. social media platform said violated its stand against &ldquo;dehumanizing&rdquo; people.<br />
The post Twitter locks account of China&rsquo;s U.S. embassy over its defence of Xinjiang policy appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-locks-account-of-chinas-us-embassy-over-its-defence-of-xinjiang-policy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2021 10:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-locks-account-of-chinas-us-embassy-over-its-defence-of-xinjiang-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China concerned over locked Twitter account of its United States embassy]]></title><description><![CDATA[China is concerned over news that social network Twitter has locked the account of its embassy in the United States, the foreign ministry said on Thursday.<br />
The post China concerned over locked Twitter account of its United States embassy appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/china-concerned-over-locked-twitter-account-of-its-united-states-embassy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2021 09:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/china-concerned-over-locked-twitter-account-of-its-united-states-embassy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joe Biden’s @POTUS Twitter account start with zero followers]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Biden is going to need some Twitter followers. Twitter has wiped out all followers from the @POTUS and @WhiteHouse accounts once Biden was sworn in, today, January 20th, rather than transferring the accounts&rsquo; existing followers over to the new administration. That&rsquo;s what what Rob Flaherty, Biden&rsquo;s digital director, said would happen in late December.<br />
The post Joe Biden&rsquo;s @POTUS Twitter account start with zero followers appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/joe-bidens-potus-twitter-account-start-with-zero-followers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2021 18:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/joe-bidens-potus-twitter-account-start-with-zero-followers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google investigates ethical AI team member over handling of sensitive data]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alphabet Inc&rsquo;s Google is investigating a member of its ethical AI team and has locked the corporate account linked to that person after finding that thousands of files were retrieved from its server and shared with external accounts, the company said on Wednesday.<br />
The post Google investigates ethical AI team member over handling of sensitive data appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-investigates-ethical-ai-team-member-over-handling-of-sensitive-data/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-investigates-ethical-ai-team-member-over-handling-of-sensitive-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India plans foreign investment rule changes that could hit Amazon]]></title><description><![CDATA[India is considering revising its foreign investment rules for e-commerce, three sources and a government spokesman told Reuters, a move that could compel players, including Amazon.com Inc, to restructure their ties with some major sellers.<br />
The post India plans foreign investment rule changes that could hit Amazon appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/india-plans-foreign-investment-rule-changes-that-could-hit-amazon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2021 12:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/india-plans-foreign-investment-rule-changes-that-could-hit-amazon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkey slaps ad ban on Twitter under new social media law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ankara has imposed advertising bans on Twitter, Periscope and Pinterest after they failed to appoint local representatives in Turkey under a new social media law, according to decisions published on Tuesday.<br />
The post Turkey slaps ad ban on Twitter under new social media law appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/turkey-slaps-ad-ban-on-twitter-under-new-social-media-law/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2021 08:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/turkey-slaps-ad-ban-on-twitter-under-new-social-media-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telegram says it ‘shut down hundreds of public calls for violence’ in US last week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amid rising political tensions in the United States, Telegram founder Pavel Durov says his chat service has taken down hundreds of public calls for violence, in accordance with the platform&rsquo;s terms of service.<br />
The post Telegram says it &lsquo;shut down hundreds of public calls for violence&rsquo; in US last week appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/telegram-says-it-shut-down-hundreds-of-public-calls-for-violence-in-us-last-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2021 22:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/telegram-says-it-shut-down-hundreds-of-public-calls-for-violence-in-us-last-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Museveni: Facebook, Twitter will not dictate what’s true or false in Uganda]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ugandan President Kaguta Museveni has condemned Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms for seeking to arbitrate over what speech should be deemed acceptable to Ugandans, saying it was an unfortunate arrogation of power.<br />
The post President Museveni: Facebook, Twitter will not dictate what&rsquo;s true or false in Uganda appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/president-museveni-facebook-twitter-will-not-dictate-whats-true-or-false-in-uganda/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2021 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/president-museveni-facebook-twitter-will-not-dictate-whats-true-or-false-in-uganda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook says starts process of appointing Turkey representative]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook Inc said on Monday it had started the process of appointing a legal entity as a local representative in Turkey in compliance with a new social media law which critics have said will muzzle dissent.<br />
The post Facebook says starts process of appointing Turkey representative appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-says-starts-process-of-appointing-turkey-representative/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2021 15:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-says-starts-process-of-appointing-turkey-representative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signal back after 24 hours outage]]></title><description><![CDATA[After experiencing technical difficulties Friday, the Signal messaging app appears to be back up and running. The company tweeted Saturday night that it was &ldquo;back,&rdquo; although added that some users may still see error messages in their chats. The company didn&rsquo;t explain what caused the outage.<br />
The post Signal back after 24 hours outage appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/signal-back-after-24-hours-outage/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2021 15:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/signal-back-after-24-hours-outage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Misinformation dropped dramatically the week after Twitter banned Donald Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Online misinformation about election fraud plunged 73 percent after several social media sites suspended President Trump and key allies last week, research firm Zignal Labs has found, underscoring the power of tech companies to limit the falsehoods poisoning public debate when they act aggressively.<br />
The post Misinformation dropped dramatically the week after Twitter banned Donald Trump appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/misinformation-dropped-dramatically-the-week-after-twitter-banned-donald-trump/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2021 12:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/misinformation-dropped-dramatically-the-week-after-twitter-banned-donald-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WhatsApp delays data sharing change after backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The smartphone app, a huge hit across the world, cancelled its February 8 deadline for accepting an update to its terms concerning sharing data with Facebook, saying it would use the pause to clear up misinformation around privacy and security.<br />
The post WhatsApp delays data sharing change after backlash appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/whatsapp-delays-data-sharing-change-after-backlash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2021 20:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/whatsapp-delays-data-sharing-change-after-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter employees ‘lock’ their accounts fearing reprisal from Donald Trump supporters]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Times, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, who was working remotely from a private island the day the riot occurred, was not totally convinced a temporary ban on the president that day was the right decision. Twitter executives told Dorsey that the response to Trump&rsquo;s tweets in the day after the riot suggested there was great potential for more real-world violence, ultimately leading to the permanent suspension.<br />
The post Twitter employees &lsquo;lock&rsquo; their accounts fearing rep]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-employees-lock-their-accounts-fearing-reprisal-from-donald-trump-supporters/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2021 18:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-employees-lock-their-accounts-fearing-reprisal-from-donald-trump-supporters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Senate Republican asks tech firms to explain account, content removals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The outgoing Republican chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee asked the chief executives of major U.S. tech firms Apple Inc, Facebook Inc, Amazon.com Inc, Alphabet Inc and Twitter to answer detailed questions about decisions to restrict or permanently ban accounts of conservative users and other steps to restrict content or platforms.<br />
The post U.S. Senate Republican asks tech firms to explain account, content removals appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-senate-republican-asks-tech-firms-to-explain-account-content-removals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2021 22:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-senate-republican-asks-tech-firms-to-explain-account-content-removals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poland proposes social media ‘free speech’ law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Poland&rsquo;s government has proposed a new law to stop social media platforms deleting content or banning users who do not break Polish laws.<br />
The post Poland proposes social media &lsquo;free speech&rsquo; law appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/poland-proposes-social-media-free-speech-law/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2021 21:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/poland-proposes-social-media-free-speech-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter suspends accounts of Colombian FARC dissidents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter has suspended accounts linked to FARC dissidents, shortly after Colombian police requested they be taken down for inciting violence.<br />
The post Twitter suspends accounts of Colombian FARC dissidents appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-suspends-accounts-of-colombian-farc-dissidents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2021 21:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-suspends-accounts-of-colombian-farc-dissidents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WhatsApp to delay new privacy policy amid mass confusion about Facebook data sharing]]></title><description><![CDATA[WhatsApp on Friday announced a three-month delay of a new privacy policy originally slated to go into effect on February 8th following widespread confusion over whether the new policy would mandate data sharing with Facebook.<br />
The post WhatsApp to delay new privacy policy amid mass confusion about Facebook data sharing appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/whatsapp-to-delay-new-privacy-policy-amid-mass-confusion-about-facebook-data-sharing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2021 20:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/whatsapp-to-delay-new-privacy-policy-amid-mass-confusion-about-facebook-data-sharing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mexico launches international campaign to regulate Facebook, Twitter]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Andr&eacute;s Manuel L&oacute;pez Obrador of Mexico has railed against the seemingly aggressive censoring of U.S. President Donald Trump by major social media platforms over last week&rsquo;s violence at the U.S. Capitol.<br />
The post Mexico launches international campaign to regulate Facebook, Twitter appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/mexico-launches-international-campaign-to-regulate-facebook-twitter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2021 19:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/mexico-launches-international-campaign-to-regulate-facebook-twitter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signal outage keeps messages from sending]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you&rsquo;re having trouble sending messages in the secure messaging app Signal, it may be due to technical difficulties the company says are affecting the app on Friday.<br />
The post Signal outage keeps messages from sending appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/signal-outage-keeps-messages-from-sending/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2021 18:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/signal-outage-keeps-messages-from-sending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Europe’s populists fearful of social media restrictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Europe&rsquo;s populist leaders are outraged by the decision of U.S. social-media giants to block U.S. President Donald Trump from posting on their sites. They fear Facebook, Twitter and other major social media companies could start banning them, too.The post Europe&rsquo;s populists fearful of social media restrictions appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/europes-populists-fearful-of-social-media-restrictions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/europes-populists-fearful-of-social-media-restrictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parler chief says social app may not return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social media platform Parler, which has gone dark after being cut off by prominent service providers that accused the app of failing to police violent content, may never get back online, said its CEO John Matze.<br />
The post Parler chief says social app may not return appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/parler-chief-says-social-app-may-not-return/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2021 17:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/parler-chief-says-social-app-may-not-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump ban sets ‘dangerous’ precedent – Twitter chief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey, on Wednesday backed the messaging platform&rsquo;s ban of US President Donald Trump, but said it sets a &ldquo;dangerous&rdquo; precedent and represents a failure to promote healthy conversation on social networks.<br />
The post Donald Trump ban sets &lsquo;dangerous&rsquo; precedent &ndash; Twitter chief appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/donald-trump-ban-sets-dangerous-precedent-twitter-chief/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2021 09:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/donald-trump-ban-sets-dangerous-precedent-twitter-chief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Civil rights groups plan YouTube boycott if site won’t ban Donald Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[YouTube is the last major tech company that has not banned US President Donald Trump from posting on its platforms after last week&rsquo;s Capitol riot.<br />
The post Civil rights groups plan YouTube boycott if site won&rsquo;t ban Donald Trump appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/civil-rights-groups-plan-youtube-boycott-if-site-wont-ban-donald-trump/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2021 08:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/civil-rights-groups-plan-youtube-boycott-if-site-wont-ban-donald-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nextdoor scrambles to address QAnon after Capitol attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[For months, Nextdoor moderators have struggled with the challenge of addressing QAnon content on its neighborhood sites &mdash; but after last week&rsquo;s deadly attack on the Capitol, the pressure between moderators and the company&rsquo;s policy team may have reached a breaking point.<br />
The post Nextdoor scrambles to address QAnon after Capitol attack appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nextdoor-scrambles-to-address-qanon-after-capitol-attack/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2021 20:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nextdoor-scrambles-to-address-qanon-after-capitol-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram suspends Tunde Ednut’s new account]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early this year, Tunde Ednut&rsquo;s old account which has over 2million followers was suspended by Instagram, forcing him to create a new Instagram account after efforts to recover the old account failed.<br />
The post Instagram suspends Tunde Ednut&rsquo;s new account appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/instagram-suspends-tunde-ednuts-new-account/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2021 12:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/instagram-suspends-tunde-ednuts-new-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook tosses Iran’s Press TV off platform ‘without explanation’]]></title><description><![CDATA[American social networking service Facebook on Tuesday tossed off Iranian-owned news network, Press TV from its app, the state-run firm has said.<br />
The post Facebook tosses Iran&rsquo;s Press TV off platform &lsquo;without explanation&rsquo; appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-tosses-irans-press-tv-off-platform-without-explanation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2021 09:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-tosses-irans-press-tv-off-platform-without-explanation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[#YouTubeBlackVoice fund to provide grants to 10 Nigerians, 13 others – official]]></title><description><![CDATA[YouTube, on Tuesday, announced that 10 Nigerian Creators were among the 23 youtubers from Africa selected to receive grants for the development of their channels from the global #YouTubeBlackVoices fund, an official said.<br />
The post #YouTubeBlackVoice fund to provide grants to 10 Nigerians, 13 others &ndash; official appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtubeblackvoice-fund-to-provide-grants-to-10-nigerians-13-others-official/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2021 08:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtubeblackvoice-fund-to-provide-grants-to-10-nigerians-13-others-official/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube suspends Donald Trump channel over violence fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google-owned YouTube on Tuesday temporarily suspended President Donald Trump&rsquo;s channel and removed a video for violating its policy against inciting violence, joining other social media platforms in banning his accounts after last week&rsquo;s Capitol riot.<br />
The post YouTube suspends Donald Trump channel over violence fears appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-suspends-donald-trump-channel-over-violence-fears/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2021 08:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/youtube-suspends-donald-trump-channel-over-violence-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Telegram gains 25 million users in 72 hours as internet users dump WhatsApp over privacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Telegram, a cloud-based instant messaging (IM) software and application service, has gained 25 million new users within 72 hours as internet users ditch WhatsApp over the latter&rsquo;s new controversial privacy update.<br />
The post Telegram gains 25 million users in 72 hours as internet users dump WhatsApp over privacy appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/telegram-gains-25-million-users-in-72-hours-as-internet-users-dump-whatsapp-over-privacy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2021 07:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/telegram-gains-25-million-users-in-72-hours-as-internet-users-dump-whatsapp-over-privacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Egypt court acquits TikTok stars jailed over ‘debauchery’]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Egyptian appeals court has acquitted two young women imprisoned for &ldquo;attacking society&rsquo;s values&rdquo; over videos they published on TikTok. The women had been sentenced to two years in prison last July for &ldquo;breaching public morals&rdquo;. &ldquo;The court of appeal accepted the appeal filed by Haneen Hossam and Mawada al-Adham against their imprisonment &hellip; on [&hellip;]<br />
The post Egypt court acquits TikTok stars jailed over &lsquo;debauchery&rsquo; appeared first on TO]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/egypt-court-acquits-tiktok-stars-jailed-over-debauchery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2021 22:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/egypt-court-acquits-tiktok-stars-jailed-over-debauchery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon pulls white supremacist novel The Turner Diaries alongside QAnon purge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon store listings for the infamous white supremacist novel The Turner Diaries have been removed, replaced with a &ldquo;page not found&rdquo; message, indicating the item is no longer available for purchase. Amazon has seen pushback from critics in recent days for its decision to sell the novel, which The Los Angeles Times specifically called out for providing a roadmap to last week&rsquo;s deadly attack on the US Capitol.<br />
The post Amazon pulls white supremacist novel The Turner Diaries alon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-pulls-white-supremacist-novel-the-turner-diaries-alongside-qanon-purge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2021 18:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-pulls-white-supremacist-novel-the-turner-diaries-alongside-qanon-purge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Internet company blocks Facebook, Twitter over censorship]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Internet provider in North Idaho, Your T1 WIFI, has announced its resolve to block networking apps Facebook and Twitter from its WIFI service over censorship of its customers.<br />
The post U.S. Internet company blocks Facebook, Twitter over censorship appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-internet-company-blocks-facebook-twitter-over-censorship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2021 17:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-internet-company-blocks-facebook-twitter-over-censorship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Father of the Web Tim Berners-Lee prepares ‘do-over’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir Tim Berners-Lee, the British computer scientist who was knighted for inventing the internet navigation system known as the World Wide Web, wants to re-make cyberspace once again.<br />
The post Father of the Web Tim Berners-Lee prepares &lsquo;do-over&rsquo; appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/father-of-the-web-tim-berners-lee-prepares-do-over/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2021 14:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/father-of-the-web-tim-berners-lee-prepares-do-over/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBS: Active data subscription hits 151.51 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[The total number of active internet subscribers increased to 151.51 million in the third quarter of last year (Q3 2020) compared to 143.63 million subscribers in the preceding quarter and 136.20 million in Q1, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).<br />
The post NBS: Active data subscription hits 151.51 million appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nbs-active-data-subscription-hits-15151-million/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2021 12:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nbs-active-data-subscription-hits-15151-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter bans 70,000 QAnon accounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter has permanently suspended over 70,000 accounts since Friday in an attempt to clamp down on QAnon-fueled conspiracies on its service, the company has announced.<br />
The post Twitter bans 70,000 QAnon accounts appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-bans-70000-qanon-accounts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2021 11:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-bans-70000-qanon-accounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook says it’s banning the phrase ‘stop the steal’]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;We are treating the next two weeks as a major civic event,&rdquo; the post reads. &ldquo;We are now removing content containing the phrase &lsquo;stop the steal&rsquo; under our Coordinating Harm policy from Facebook and Instagram... With continued attempts to organize events against the outcome of the US presidential election that can lead to violence, and use of the term by those involved in Wednesday&rsquo;s violence in DC, we&rsquo;re taking this additional step in the lead up to the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-says-its-banning-the-phrase-stop-the-steal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2021 23:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-says-its-banning-the-phrase-stop-the-steal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian withdraws case against Twitter chief, adduces reasons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former presidential aspirant, Adamu Garba, has withdrawn his $1 billion lawsuit against Twitter and its founder, Jack Dorsey, before the Federal High Court in Abuja.<br />
The post Nigerian withdraws case against Twitter chief, adduces reasons appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-withdraws-case-against-twitter-chief-adduces-reasons/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2021 22:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigerian-withdraws-case-against-twitter-chief-adduces-reasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peloton blocks #StopTheSteal hashtag from being created or used]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peloton, a company known for its internet-connected bikes and treadmills, is wading into the Stop The Steal mess. The company is now preventing users from creating a #StopTheSteal tag from within the app, saying the tag does not &ldquo;meet our guidelines&rdquo; when a user goes to create it.<br />
The post Peloton blocks #StopTheSteal hashtag from being created or used appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/peloton-blocks-stopthesteal-hashtag-from-being-created-or-used/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2021 19:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/peloton-blocks-stopthesteal-hashtag-from-being-created-or-used/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parler sues Amazon for kicking it off the internet]]></title><description><![CDATA[The creators of social network Parler have sued Amazon for ending a web hosting agreement after last week&rsquo;s riot at the US Capitol. Parler claims Amazon Web Services severed ties to stop Parler from competing with the larger social platform Twitter, and it&rsquo;s asking a court to stop Amazon from shutting down its account &mdash; arguing that an extended shutdown would be like &ldquo;pulling the plug on a hospital patient on life support.&rdquo;<br />
The post Parler sues Amazon for kicking it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/parler-sues-amazon-for-kicking-it-off-the-internet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2021 19:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/parler-sues-amazon-for-kicking-it-off-the-internet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook says it has shut accounts of top Uganda officials]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook has shut a slew of accounts belonging to Ugandan government officials accused of seeking to manipulate public debate ahead of elections on Thursday, the internet giant told AFP on Monday.<br />
The post Facebook says it has shut accounts of top Uganda officials appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-says-it-has-shut-accounts-of-top-uganda-officials/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2021 16:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-says-it-has-shut-accounts-of-top-uganda-officials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter shares slump 8% after Donald Trump account suspension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter&rsquo;s German-listed shares slumped as much as 8 per cent on Monday, the first trading day after it permanently suspended U.S. President Donald Trump&rsquo;s account late on Friday.<br />
The post Twitter shares slump 8% after Donald Trump account suspension appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-shares-slump-8-after-donald-trump-account-suspension/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2021 14:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-shares-slump-8-after-donald-trump-account-suspension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angela Merkel finds Twitter halt of Donald Trump account ‘problematic’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chancellor Angela Merkel believes that the decision by social media giants to permanently suspend Donald Trump&rsquo;s accounts is problematic because freedom of opinion should not be determined by such online platform bosses, her spokesman said Monday.<br />
The post Angela Merkel finds Twitter halt of Donald Trump account &lsquo;problematic&rsquo; appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/angela-merkel-finds-twitter-halt-of-donald-trump-account-problematic/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2021 14:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/angela-merkel-finds-twitter-halt-of-donald-trump-account-problematic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkish President Erdogan’s media office quits WhatsApp over privacy change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan&rsquo;s media office says it is quitting WhatsApp after the messaging app&rsquo;s move to oblige many of its users to agree to a controversial new privacy policy.<br />
The post Turkish President Erdogan&rsquo;s media office quits WhatsApp over privacy change appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/turkish-president-erdogans-media-office-quits-whatsapp-over-privacy-change/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2021 23:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/turkish-president-erdogans-media-office-quits-whatsapp-over-privacy-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince Harry, Meghan Markle ‘quit’ social media]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have quit social media after growing disillusioned by the &ldquo;hate&rdquo; they have found on sites like Facebook and Twitter, a UK newspaper reported on Sunday.<br />
The post Prince Harry, Meghan Markle &lsquo;quit&rsquo; social media appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/prince-harry-meghan-markle-quit-social-media/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2021 16:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/prince-harry-meghan-markle-quit-social-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon, Apple, Google yank off Parler after US Capitol riot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the past several months, Parler has become one of the fastest-growing apps in the United States. Millions of President Trump&rsquo;s supporters have flocked to it as Facebook and Twitter increasingly cracked down on posts that spread misinformation and incited violence, including muzzling Mr. Trump by removing his accounts this past week. By Saturday morning, Apple listed Parler as the No. 1 free app for its iPhones.<br />
The post Amazon, Apple, Google yank off Parler after US Capitol riot appea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-apple-google-yank-off-parler-after-us-capitol-riot/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2021 13:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-apple-google-yank-off-parler-after-us-capitol-riot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American celebrities react to Donald Trump’s Twitter ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[American celebrities have taken to their Twitter accounts to express their reaction over the permanent suspension of President Donald Trump&rsquo;s Twitter account.<br />
The post American celebrities react to Donald Trump&rsquo;s Twitter ban appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/american-celebrities-react-to-donald-trumps-twitter-ban/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2021 12:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/american-celebrities-react-to-donald-trumps-twitter-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China to counter ‘unjustified’ foreign trade laws]]></title><description><![CDATA[China&rsquo;s Ministry of Commerce, on Saturday, published new rules for countering &ldquo;unjustified&rdquo; laws and restrictions imposed by foreign countries on Chinese companies and citizens.<br />
The post China to counter &lsquo;unjustified&rsquo; foreign trade laws appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/china-to-counter-unjustified-foreign-trade-laws/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2021 11:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/china-to-counter-unjustified-foreign-trade-laws/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An isolated Donald Trump, cut off from Twitter, faces a new drive for impeachment]]></title><description><![CDATA[An increasingly isolated and angry President Donald Trump, cut off by Twitter in the waning days of his term, faces a renewed drive by Democrats to remove him from office after he incited his supporters to storm the U.S. Capitol.<br />
The post An isolated Donald Trump, cut off from Twitter, faces a new drive for impeachment appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/an-isolated-donald-trump-cut-off-from-twitter-faces-a-new-drive-for-impeachment/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2021 09:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/an-isolated-donald-trump-cut-off-from-twitter-faces-a-new-drive-for-impeachment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google bans Parler from Play store]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google said Friday it had pulled the Parler app from its mobile store for allowing &ldquo;egregious content&rdquo; that could incite deadly violence like that seen at the US Capitol.<br />
The post Google bans Parler from Play store appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-bans-parler-from-play-store/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2021 07:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-bans-parler-from-play-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter ban: There’s conspiracy ‘to silence me’ – Donald Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[However, Twitter said it had deleted the post, saying, &ldquo;Using another account to try to evade a suspension is against our rules. We have taken steps to enforce this with regard to recent Tweets from the @POTUS account.&rdquo;<br />
The post Twitter ban: There&rsquo;s conspiracy &lsquo;to silence me&rsquo; &ndash; Donald Trump appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-ban-theres-conspiracy-to-silence-me-donald-trump/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2021 07:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-ban-theres-conspiracy-to-silence-me-donald-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter bans Donald Trump permanently]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;After close review of recent Tweets from the @realDonaldTrump account and the context around them &mdash; specifically how they are being received and interpreted on and off Twitter &mdash; we have permanently suspended the account due to the risk of further incitement of violence,&rdquo; Twitter said in a statement Friday morning.<br />
The post Twitter bans Donald Trump permanently appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-bans-donald-trump-permanently/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2021 07:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-bans-donald-trump-permanently/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reddit bans Donald Trump forum for inciting violence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reddit has banned r/donaldtrump for encouraging and glorifying violence after Wednesday&rsquo;s mob attack on the US Capitol. Axios reporter Sara Fischer first reported the news, noting that the unofficial pro-Trump forum had been given multiple warnings. A Reddit splash page says the subreddit was &ldquo;banned due to a violation of Reddit&rsquo;s rules against inciting violence.&rdquo;<br />
The post Reddit bans Donald Trump forum for inciting violence appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/reddit-bans-donald-trump-forum-for-inciting-violence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2021 19:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/reddit-bans-donald-trump-forum-for-inciting-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple, Google face pressure to deplatform Parler over calls to violence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple and Google are facing new pressure to deplatform Parler, a social network founded as a less moderated and more conservative-friendly alternative to Facebook and Twitter. Activist group Sleeping Giants has called on both companies to ban Parler from their app stores in response to posts calling for violence against elected officials.<br />
The post Apple, Google face pressure to deplatform Parler over calls to violence appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-google-face-pressure-to-deplatform-parler-over-calls-to-violence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2021 18:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-google-face-pressure-to-deplatform-parler-over-calls-to-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook blocks Donald Trump for at least final two weeks of presidency, saying risks are ‘too great’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook Inc said it would block U.S. President Donald Trump&rsquo;s accounts for at least the next two weeks until the presidential transition is completed and perhaps indefinitely, the most significant sanction of the president by any major social media company. The decision by Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg comes after Facebook announced on Wednesday it would lock for 24 hours Trump&rsquo;s page, which has 35 million followers.<br />
The post Facebook blocks Donald Trump for at least final]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-blocks-donald-trump-for-at-least-final-two-weeks-of-presidency-saying-risks-are-too-great/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2021 19:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-blocks-donald-trump-for-at-least-final-two-weeks-of-presidency-saying-risks-are-too-great/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter, Facebook suspend Donald Trump’s accounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both social media giants suspended the accounts on Wednesday after Trump posted messages encouraging his supporters to storm Capitol Hill, where lawmakers were meeting to validate the election of Joe Biden as the president of the US.<br />
The post Twitter, Facebook suspend Donald Trump&rsquo;s accounts appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-facebook-suspend-donald-trumps-accounts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2021 09:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-facebook-suspend-donald-trumps-accounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCC speaks on ‘mass disconnection’ of telephone subscribers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has cleared the air on speculations of impending mass disconnection of telephone subscribers.<br />
The post NCC speaks on &lsquo;mass disconnection&rsquo; of telephone subscribers appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ncc-speaks-on-mass-disconnection-of-telephone-subscribers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2021 08:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ncc-speaks-on-mass-disconnection-of-telephone-subscribers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Group canvasses policy roadmap for social media management]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Advisory Workgroup made up of representatives of the communication team of the presidency, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), the Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON), among other technology experts, has come up with a report, canvassing for policy roadmap for effective social media management in Nigeria.<br />
The post Group canvasses policy roadmap for social media management appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/group-canvasses-policy-roadmap-for-social-media-management/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2021 07:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/group-canvasses-policy-roadmap-for-social-media-management/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter restricts Donald Trump video, citing ‘risk of violence’]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the wake of an unprecedented mob attack on the Capitol building, Twitter has restricted a tweet from President Donald Trump, including its attached video. Users can no longer reply to, like, or retweet the post due to what Twitter is referring to as a &ldquo;risk of violence.&rdquo;<br />
The post Twitter restricts Donald Trump video, citing &lsquo;risk of violence&rsquo; appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-restricts-donald-trump-video-citing-risk-of-violence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2021 23:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-restricts-donald-trump-video-citing-risk-of-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix raises UK prices to cover cost of content]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix is raising the cost of some of its UK subscriptions from next month, its customers have been told.<br />
The post Netflix raises UK prices to cover cost of content appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/netflix-raises-uk-prices-to-cover-cost-of-content/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2021 21:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/netflix-raises-uk-prices-to-cover-cost-of-content/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MTN unveils hackathon champion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joshua Agboola, a 12-year-old JSS 2 student of Bellina College, Akoka, Lagos, has emerged winner of the MTN mPulse Hackathon with the theme, &lsquo;Beyond Covid.&rsquo;<br />
The post MTN unveils hackathon champion appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/mtn-unveils-hackathon-champion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2021 07:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/mtn-unveils-hackathon-champion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google workers announce plans to unionize]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google workers have announced plans to unionize with the Communications Workers of America (CWA). The Alphabet Workers Union will be open to all employees and contractors at Google&rsquo;s parent company. Its goal will be to tackle ongoing issues like pay disparity, retaliation, and controversial government contracts.<br />
The post Google workers announce plans to unionize appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-workers-announce-plans-to-unionize/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2021 12:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-workers-announce-plans-to-unionize/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok faces legal action from 12-year-old girl in England]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 12-year-old girl is hoping to take legal action against video-sharing app TikTok, claiming the company uses children&rsquo;s data unlawfully. A court has ruled the girl can remain anonymous if the case goes ahead.<br />
The post TikTok faces legal action from 12-year-old girl in England appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tiktok-faces-legal-action-from-12-year-old-girl-in-england/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2020 17:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tiktok-faces-legal-action-from-12-year-old-girl-in-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple purges 39,000 game apps from China store to meet year-end licence deadline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple removed 39,000 game apps on its China store Thursday, the biggest removal ever in a single day, as it set year-end as deadline for all game publishers to obtain a licence.<br />
The post Apple purges 39,000 game apps from China store to meet year-end licence deadline appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-purges-39000-game-apps-from-china-store-to-meet-year-end-licence-deadline/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2020 11:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-purges-39000-game-apps-from-china-store-to-meet-year-end-licence-deadline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samsung’s One UI 3.0 update starts rolling out to Galaxy Note 10 devices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Samsung&rsquo;s One UI 3.0 update has started hitting older Samsung devices starting with the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10 Plus, according to SamMobile. The update, which brings Android 11-specific feature changes and some small visual and interface tweaks to Samsung smartphones, is only arriving on last year&rsquo;s Note 10 devices in Germany, Spain, and Switzerland for now, but a wider release is expected at some point early next year if not in just a few weeks time.<br />
The post Samsung&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/samsungs-one-ui-30-update-starts-rolling-out-to-galaxy-note-10-devices/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2020 15:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/samsungs-one-ui-30-update-starts-rolling-out-to-galaxy-note-10-devices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter to wipe Donald Trump’s followers before Joe Biden handover]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter has confirmed that the official US presidential accounts will be wiped of their millions of followers before being transferred to the Biden administration.<br />
The post Twitter to wipe Donald Trump&rsquo;s followers before Joe Biden handover appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-to-wipe-donald-trumps-followers-before-joe-biden-handover/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2020 16:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-to-wipe-donald-trumps-followers-before-joe-biden-handover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple explains how AirPods Max conserve battery life with or without the case]]></title><description><![CDATA[After some initial confusion around how the AirPods Max handle power management, Apple has tried to clarify the issue with an updated support page outlining how and when its new $550 headphones automatically conserve battery life.<br />
The post Apple explains how AirPods Max conserve battery life with or without the case appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-explains-how-airpods-max-conserve-battery-life-with-or-without-the-case/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2020 16:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-explains-how-airpods-max-conserve-battery-life-with-or-without-the-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft found malicious SolarWinds software in its systems]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft said on Thursday it found malicious software in its systems related to a massive hacking campaign disclosed by U.S. officials this week, adding a top technology target to a growing list of attacked government agencies.<br />
The post Microsoft found malicious SolarWinds software in its systems appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/microsoft-found-malicious-solarwinds-software-in-its-systems/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2020 11:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/microsoft-found-malicious-solarwinds-software-in-its-systems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook accuses Apple of anticompetitive behavior over privacy changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook Inc accused rival Apple Inc of engaging in anticompetitive practices on Wednesday, firing another shot in a months long standoff between the two tech giants over Apple&rsquo;s planned privacy changes for iOS14.<br />
The post Facebook accuses Apple of anticompetitive behavior over privacy changes appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-accuses-apple-of-anticompetitive-behavior-over-privacy-changes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2020 22:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-accuses-apple-of-anticompetitive-behavior-over-privacy-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ten U.S. states accuse Google of working with Facebook to break antitrust law and boost ads business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas and nine other states sued Google on Wednesday, accusing it of working with Facebook in an unlawful manner that violated antitrust law to boost its already-dominant online advertising business.<br />
The post Ten U.S. states accuse Google of working with Facebook to break antitrust law and boost ads business appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ten-us-states-accuse-google-of-working-with-facebook-to-break-antitrust-law-and-boost-ads-business/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2020 11:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ten-us-states-accuse-google-of-working-with-facebook-to-break-antitrust-law-and-boost-ads-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter to remove coronavirus vaccine misinformation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Any tweets claiming that vaccines &ldquo;intentionally cause harm to control populations&rdquo; or invoke conspiracy theories will be subject to removal, according to Twitter&rsquo;s blog post. Tweets falsely suggesting that COVID-19 doesn&rsquo;t exist or espouse &ldquo;widely debunked&rdquo; claims may also be removed. Enforcement of the new policy will begin next week.<br />
The post Twitter to remove coronavirus vaccine misinformation appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-to-remove-coronavirus-vaccine-misinformation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2020 21:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-to-remove-coronavirus-vaccine-misinformation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinterest overhauls harassment policy following discrimination complaints]]></title><description><![CDATA[A five-month investigation into Pinterest&rsquo;s company culture published on Wednesday recommends broad changes to how the firm handles workplace conflicts, including harassment and retaliation.<br />
The post Pinterest overhauls harassment policy following discrimination complaints appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/pinterest-overhauls-harassment-policy-following-discrimination-complaints/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2020 19:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/pinterest-overhauls-harassment-policy-following-discrimination-complaints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samsung’s Galaxy Note series to ‘still continue’ next year]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Samsung&rsquo;s mobile boss TM Roh has telegraphed plans to bring stylus support to more phones across its lineup, there may still be a new Galaxy Note in 2021. An anonymous Samsung official tells Yonhap that the company is &ldquo;preparing to release the Galaxy Note series next year&rdquo; and that &ldquo;Roh&rsquo;s message does not mean that the Galaxy Note series will be discontinued.&rdquo;<br />
The post Samsung&rsquo;s Galaxy Note series to &lsquo;still continue&rsquo; next year appeared]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/samsungs-galaxy-note-series-to-still-continue-next-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2020 10:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/samsungs-galaxy-note-series-to-still-continue-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU takes on tech giants with tough rules to curb their power]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Alphabet unit Google face fines as much as 10% of their global turnover and break-up orders for breaching draft EU rules announced on Tuesday aimed at reining in their power<br />
The post EU takes on tech giants with tough rules to curb their power appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/eu-takes-on-tech-giants-with-tough-rules-to-curb-their-power/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2020 17:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/eu-takes-on-tech-giants-with-tough-rules-to-curb-their-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinterest pays $22.5 million to settle gender discrimination lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Francoise Brougher brought her case against the San Francisco-based company in August. She says she was sidelined after raising concerns about sexist conduct at the firm.<br />
The post Pinterest pays $22.5 million to settle gender discrimination lawsuit appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/pinterest-pays-225-million-to-settle-gender-discrimination-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2020 16:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/pinterest-pays-225-million-to-settle-gender-discrimination-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter hit with €450,000 GDPR fine nearly two years after disclosing data breach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ireland&rsquo;s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined Twitter &euro;450,000 (around $546,000) over a data breach it disclosed back in January 2019, the regulator announced today. The security flaw exposed some supposedly private tweets from the service&rsquo;s Android users for over four years.<br />
The post Twitter hit with &euro;450,000 GDPR fine nearly two years after disclosing data breach appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-hit-with-450000-gdpr-fine-nearly-two-years-after-disclosing-data-breach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2020 15:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-hit-with-450000-gdpr-fine-nearly-two-years-after-disclosing-data-breach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok to hide graphic videos behind warning screens]]></title><description><![CDATA[TikTok has unveiled a newly updated set of community guidelines and tools, which include new warning screens on graphic videos, a new text-to-voice accessibility feature, and updated health resources. The update brings new vaccine information which will be added to TikTok&rsquo;s coronavirus resource hub as well as resources to be shown if people search for certain terms, like those related to self-harm.<br />
The post TikTok to hide graphic videos behind warning screens appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tiktok-to-hide-graphic-videos-behind-warning-screens/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2020 14:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tiktok-to-hide-graphic-videos-behind-warning-screens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signal adds support for encrypted group video calls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Encrypted messaging app Signal has added support for group video calls for up to five people, the company has announced. Group calls can be started by tapping the video call button at the top of a supported group chat. Calls are &ldquo;end-to-end encrypted &mdash; like everything else on Signal,&rdquo; the company says.<br />
The post Signal adds support for encrypted group video calls appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/signal-adds-support-for-encrypted-group-video-calls/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2020 12:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/signal-adds-support-for-encrypted-group-video-calls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple forces apps to display what they do with data]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apps on all of Apple&rsquo;s app stores will now have to show much more detail about what data they collect and what it is used for.<br />
The post Apple forces apps to display what they do with data appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-forces-apps-to-display-what-they-do-with-data/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2020 20:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-forces-apps-to-display-what-they-do-with-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bolt expansion move hits 21 cities in Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bolt, a major ride-hailing platform has registered it presence in 21 cities across Nigeria. The expansion move follows its diversification into 10 new cities along with the already existing 11.The post Bolt expansion move hits 21 cities in Nigeria appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/bolt-expansion-move-hits-21-cities-in-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2020 19:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/bolt-expansion-move-hits-21-cities-in-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workers ‘protest’ at Wistron iPhone plant in India over pay issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Workers at an iPhone production plant in India reportedly smashed windows and set fire to vehicles to protest reductions in pay, the Times of India reported. The incidents began Saturday at a facility run by Taiwan manufacturing company Wistron Corporation, where the iPhone SE is assembled.<br />
The post Workers &lsquo;protest&rsquo; at Wistron iPhone plant in India over pay issues appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/workers-protest-at-wistron-iphone-plant-in-india-over-pay-issues/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2020 17:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/workers-protest-at-wistron-iphone-plant-in-india-over-pay-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mastercard, Visa cut-off payments to Pornhub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mastercard has directed the third-party financial institutions that connect Pornhub to its network to no longer complete transactions between the two entities starting today.<br />
The post Mastercard, Visa cut-off payments to Pornhub appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/mastercard-visa-cut-off-payments-to-pornhub/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2020 23:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/mastercard-visa-cut-off-payments-to-pornhub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minister: We have reduced cost of data by 50 percent]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minister of the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, says the administration has reduced the current cost of data by 50 per cent.<br />
The post Minister: We have reduced cost of data by 50 percent appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/minister-we-have-reduced-cost-of-data-by-50-percent/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2020 10:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/minister-we-have-reduced-cost-of-data-by-50-percent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FTC sues Facebook over acquisitions of Instagram, WhatsApp]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a massive antitrust lawsuit against Facebook, claiming the social media giant has harmed competition by buying up smaller companies like Instagram and WhatsApp to squash the threat they posed to its business. Forty-seven other state and regional attorneys general are joining the suit.<br />
The post FTC sues Facebook over acquisitions of Instagram, WhatsApp appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ftc-sues-facebook-over-acquisitions-of-instagram-whatsapp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2020 21:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ftc-sues-facebook-over-acquisitions-of-instagram-whatsapp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google launches health research app]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google announced Wednesday that it is launching a new research app for Android phones, which would allow anyone with a device to participate in medical studies. The first study run through the app, called Google Health Studies, will look at respiratory illnesses like the flu and COVID-19.<br />
The post Google launches health research app appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-launches-health-research-app/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2020 17:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-launches-health-research-app/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WhatsApp criticizes Apple’s new app privacy labels over iMessage inconsistency]]></title><description><![CDATA[WhatsApp has hit back at Apple over its new privacy labels for apps in the App Store, Axios reports, arguing that it&rsquo;s unfair that they don&rsquo;t appear to cover pre-installed first-party services like iMessage.<br />
The post WhatsApp criticizes Apple&rsquo;s new app privacy labels over iMessage inconsistency appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/whatsapp-criticizes-apples-new-app-privacy-labels-over-imessage-inconsistency/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2020 14:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/whatsapp-criticizes-apples-new-app-privacy-labels-over-imessage-inconsistency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zoom, Murder Hornets, Among Us, and Joe Biden topped Google trending searches in 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google has released its list of the top trending searches in the US for 2020, and as one might expect, &ldquo;coronavirus,&rdquo; &ldquo;election results,&rdquo; and &ldquo;Zoom&rdquo; led the way. To be clear: these aren&rsquo;t top searches or most-searched topics<br />
The post Zoom, Murder Hornets, Among Us, and Joe Biden topped Google trending searches in 2020 appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/zoom-murder-hornets-among-us-and-joe-biden-topped-google-trending-searches-in-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2020 09:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/zoom-murder-hornets-among-us-and-joe-biden-topped-google-trending-searches-in-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chadwick Boseman, Donald Trump and pop group BTS dominate Twitter in 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[The announcement of the death of &ldquo;Black Panther&rdquo; star Chadwick Boseman was the most shared on Twitter worldwide in 2020 and got the most &ldquo;likes&rdquo; of any Tweet ever, the social media platform said on Monday.<br />
The post Chadwick Boseman, Donald Trump and pop group BTS dominate Twitter in 2020 appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/chadwick-boseman-donald-trump-and-pop-group-bts-dominate-twitter-in-2020/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2020 15:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/chadwick-boseman-donald-trump-and-pop-group-bts-dominate-twitter-in-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American rapper slams $20 million suit against Mark Zuckerberg]]></title><description><![CDATA[American rapper, Boosie Badazz, has sued Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, after his Instagram account was shut down in August for posting racy content.<br />
The post American rapper slams $20 million suit against Mark Zuckerberg appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/american-rapper-slams-20-million-suit-against-mark-zuckerberg/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2020 20:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/american-rapper-slams-20-million-suit-against-mark-zuckerberg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man paraded naked as punishment for Facebook post]]></title><description><![CDATA[India Police spokesman, Hirendra Chaudhary, said the 38-year-old victim was kidnapped on Tuesday by the brothers, assaulted and made to walk 45 minutes around the western town of Khambhaliya with no clothes on.<br />
The post Man paraded naked as punishment for Facebook post appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/man-paraded-naked-as-punishment-for-facebook-post/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2020 17:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/man-paraded-naked-as-punishment-for-facebook-post/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok ‘testing’ longer, three-minute videos]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company is reportedly rolling out the ability to record videos up to three minutes in length, according to social media consultant Matt Navarra. Navarra tweeted a screenshot of the update, which notes the feature is still in early access stages. The Verge has reached out to TikTok for more information.<br />
The post TikTok &lsquo;testing&rsquo; longer, three-minute videos appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tiktok-testing-longer-three-minute-videos/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2020 15:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tiktok-testing-longer-three-minute-videos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does App Store change mean for devs?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The dispute came as Epic Games had implemented a different direct payment method for the game Fortnite and the in-game currency of V-Bucks to avoid the high 30% tariffs on transactions on these marketplaces, this led to the game being removed from online marketplaces and the legal battle that has followed with a lot of back and forth.The post What does App Store change mean for devs? appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/what-does-app-store-change-mean-for-devs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2020 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/what-does-app-store-change-mean-for-devs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samsung to ‘discontinue’ Galaxy Note line in 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[Samsung will reportedly discontinue its Galaxy Note phone line in 2021, according to Reuters, as the company contends with falling demand for pricey smartphones caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.<br />
The post Samsung to &lsquo;discontinue&rsquo; Galaxy Note line in 2021 appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/samsung-to-discontinue-galaxy-note-line-in-2021/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2020 15:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/samsung-to-discontinue-galaxy-note-line-in-2021/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reddit reveals daily active user count for the first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reddit revealed that it now has 52 million daily users, and the number appears to be growing quickly. Reddit told The Wall Street Journalthat daily usage grew 44 percent year over year for October, a sizable increase on a metric that speaks to just how essential a product it is to its users.<br />
The post Reddit reveals daily active user count for the first time appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/reddit-reveals-daily-active-user-count-for-the-first-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2020 15:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/reddit-reveals-daily-active-user-count-for-the-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WhatsApp improves wallpapers, sticker search in latest update]]></title><description><![CDATA[That latest WhatsApp update brings improved wallpapers and sticker search to the Facebook-owned app used by over 2 billion people.<br />
The post WhatsApp improves wallpapers, sticker search in latest update appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/whatsapp-improves-wallpapers-sticker-search-in-latest-update/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2020 12:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/whatsapp-improves-wallpapers-sticker-search-in-latest-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ByteDance gets another extension from US government for TikTok sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration has once again extended the deadline for ByteDance to sell video sharing platform TikTok&rsquo;s business in the US, Reuters reported. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) has given China-based ByteDance until December 4th to either sell or spin out its US business, according to a court filing. CFIUS reportedly granted the extension &ldquo;to allow time to review a revised submission&rdquo; that it recently received.<br />
The post ByteDance gets an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/bytedance-gets-another-extension-from-us-government-for-tiktok-sale/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2020 18:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/bytedance-gets-another-extension-from-us-government-for-tiktok-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to avoid online shopping scams]]></title><description><![CDATA[The holiday season is already a booming time for online shopping. The COVID-19 pandemic only increases the likelihood that when people shop this holiday season, they will choose online shopping over brick-and-mortar stores. However, this also means there is likely to be a boom in online scams.<br />
The post How to avoid online shopping scams appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/how-to-avoid-online-shopping-scams/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2020 17:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/how-to-avoid-online-shopping-scams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook launches Nigerian SMB success stories series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook has announced the start of its #FBSuccessStory campaign, aimed at spotlighting Nigerian entrepreneurs using Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp to grow their business. The campaign, running for six weeks, is designed to celebrate, whilst inspiring future entrepreneurs, and highlight the tools available to scale their businesses.<br />
The post Facebook launches Nigerian SMB success stories series appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-launches-nigerian-smb-success-stories-series/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2020 07:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-launches-nigerian-smb-success-stories-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holiday shopping moves online amid surging coronavirus, retailers face shaky prospects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Long lines and crowds at shopping centers have been as much a Thanksgiving tradition as the turkey dinner, but this year, things could look different.<br />
The post Holiday shopping moves online amid surging coronavirus, retailers face shaky prospects appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/holiday-shopping-moves-online-amid-surging-coronavirus-retailers-face-shaky-prospects/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2020 09:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/holiday-shopping-moves-online-amid-surging-coronavirus-retailers-face-shaky-prospects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook is deleting evidence of war crimes – researchers]]></title><description><![CDATA[On October 24th, 2020, an art trafficker in Darnah, Libya posted a series of unusual ads. For sale: a Greco-Roman statue, its marble bust covered in a toga. If it looked like it belonged in a museum, that&rsquo;s because it did. The seller posted photos of the piece in private Facebook groups dedicated to trafficking antiques.<br />
The post Facebook is deleting evidence of war crimes &ndash;&nbsp;researchers appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-is-deleting-evidence-of-war-crimes-researchers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2020 20:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-is-deleting-evidence-of-war-crimes-researchers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Korea fines Facebook $6.1 million for sharing user info]]></title><description><![CDATA[A South Korean agency for protecting personal information on Wednesday fined Facebook Inc 6.7 billion won ($6.06 million) and sought a criminal investigation for providing users&rsquo; personal information to other operators without consent.<br />
The post South Korea fines Facebook $6.1 million for sharing user info appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/south-korea-fines-facebook-61-million-for-sharing-user-info/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2020 14:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/south-korea-fines-facebook-61-million-for-sharing-user-info/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Pay’s old apps and website to lose payment features in January]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google Pay&rsquo;s old iOS app, Android app, and website are set to lose many of their payment features in January, the company has confirmed. According to a Google support document the old apps will soon no longer be able to send or receive payments or withdraw money.<br />
The post Google Pay&rsquo;s old apps and website to lose payment features in January appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-pays-old-apps-and-website-to-lose-payment-features-in-january/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2020 13:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-pays-old-apps-and-website-to-lose-payment-features-in-january/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gig economy workers could receive equity under SEC proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. securities regulator on Tuesday proposed a pilot program to allow tech companies like Uber and Lyft to pay gig workers up to 15% of their annual compensation in equity rather than cash, a move it said was designed to reflect changes in the workforce.<br />
The post Gig economy workers could receive equity under SEC proposal appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/gig-economy-workers-could-receive-equity-under-sec-proposal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2020 11:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/gig-economy-workers-could-receive-equity-under-sec-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charli D’Amelio hits 100 million TikTok followers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charli D&rsquo;Amelio is the first TikTok creator to hit 100 million followers. She&rsquo;s the first by some distance, too &mdash; only two other creators have cracked 50 million. On TikTok, that makes her more than twice as big as Will Smith, three times as big as The Rock, four times as big as Selena Gomez, and five times as big as Kylie Jenner and Ariana Grande.<br />
The post Charli D&rsquo;Amelio hits 100 million TikTok followers appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/charli-damelio-hits-100-million-tiktok-followers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2020 15:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/charli-damelio-hits-100-million-tiktok-followers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter to hand @POTUS account to Biden on inauguration day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter will hand control of the presidential @POTUS account to Joe Biden when he is sworn in on inauguration day, even if President Donald Trump has not conceded his election loss, US media reported Friday.<br />
The post Twitter to hand @POTUS account to Biden on inauguration day appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-to-hand-potus-account-to-biden-on-inauguration-day/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2020 10:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-to-hand-potus-account-to-biden-on-inauguration-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MainOne MDXI data centre gets certification]]></title><description><![CDATA[MDXi, West Africa&rsquo;s leading commercial data centre provider has received Tier III Certification on the Design Documents of its new Appolonia Data Centre from Uptime Institute, The Global Data Centre Certifying Authority.<br />
The post MainOne MDXI data centre gets certification appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/mainone-mdxi-data-centre-gets-certification/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2020 09:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/mainone-mdxi-data-centre-gets-certification/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon Music adds behind-the-scenes trivia for songs with new X-Ray features]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon is adding new X-Ray features to its music streaming service, which let you see extra pieces of trivia about the music you&rsquo;re listening to. The feature is available in the US and UK across &ldquo;tens of millions&rdquo; of songs, and Amazon says it&rsquo;s looking to expand this list over time.<br />
The post Amazon Music adds behind-the-scenes trivia for songs with new X-Ray features appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-music-adds-behind-the-scenes-trivia-for-songs-with-new-x-ray-features/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2020 18:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-music-adds-behind-the-scenes-trivia-for-songs-with-new-x-ray-features/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple to press ahead on mobile privacy, despite Facebook protests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple said Thursday it would press ahead with mobile software changes that limit tracking for targeted advertising &mdash; a move that has prompted complaints from Facebook and others.<br />
The post Apple to press ahead on mobile privacy, despite Facebook protests appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-to-press-ahead-on-mobile-privacy-despite-facebook-protests/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2020 15:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-to-press-ahead-on-mobile-privacy-despite-facebook-protests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple, Facebook trade accusations over data privacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook has accused Apple of privacy shortcomings and abusing its market power after the iPhone maker took a swipe at the social media platform&rsquo;s data collection practices.<br />
The post Apple, Facebook trade accusations over data privacy appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-facebook-trade-accusations-over-data-privacy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2020 10:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-facebook-trade-accusations-over-data-privacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facebook: AI has fueled hate speech crackdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook says it is proactively detecting more hate speech using artificial intelligence. A new transparency report released on Thursday offers greater detail on social media hate following policy changes earlier this year, although it leaves some big questions unanswered.<br />
The post Facebook: AI has fueled hate speech crackdown appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-ai-has-fueled-hate-speech-crackdown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2020 19:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/facebook-ai-has-fueled-hate-speech-crackdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia threatens to block Twitter, Facebook, YouTube over ‘censorship row’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russian lawmakers opened a new front against the internet on Thursday by announcing plans to block any services deemed to &ldquo;censor&rdquo; local media.<br />
The post Russia threatens to block Twitter, Facebook, YouTube over &lsquo;censorship row&rsquo; appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/russia-threatens-to-block-twitter-facebook-youtube-over-censorship-row/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2020 18:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/russia-threatens-to-block-twitter-facebook-youtube-over-censorship-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCC: Phone subscribers increased by 54.2 million in five years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Communications Commission (NCC) yesterday said active phone subscribers in Nigeria grew by 54.2 million in the last five years.<br />
The post NCC: Phone subscribers increased by 54.2 million in five years appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ncc-phone-subscribers-increased-by-542-million-in-five-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2020 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/ncc-phone-subscribers-increased-by-542-million-in-five-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google to integrate bank accounts in payments app]]></title><description><![CDATA[The internet giant said Wednesday it would be partnering with commercial banks and credit unions starting next year to allow users to manage mobile-based accounts through the Google Pay platform, in the latest move by tech giants into consumer finance.<br />
The post Google to integrate bank accounts in payments app appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-to-integrate-bank-accounts-in-payments-app/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2020 08:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-to-integrate-bank-accounts-in-payments-app/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple to reduce App Store cut to 15% for most developers starting January 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new App Store Small Business Program, as it&rsquo;s called, will allow any developer who earns less than $1 million in annual sales per year from all of their apps to qualify for a reduced App Store cut of 15 percent, half of Apple&rsquo;s standard 30 percent fee, on all paid app revenue and in-app purchases.<br />
The post Apple to reduce App Store cut to 15% for most developers starting January 1 appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-to-reduce-app-store-cut-to-15-for-most-developers-starting-january-1/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2020 12:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-to-reduce-app-store-cut-to-15-for-most-developers-starting-january-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SoundCloud rolls out verified badges to top artists]]></title><description><![CDATA[SoundCloud is trying to make sure people can tell who&rsquo;s an authentic artist by rolling out verified badges, the company announced today.<br />
The post SoundCloud rolls out verified badges to top artists appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/soundcloud-rolls-out-verified-badges-to-top-artists/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2020 21:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/soundcloud-rolls-out-verified-badges-to-top-artists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter’s new ‘fleets’ will disappear after 24 hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter said Tuesday it was rolling out tweets which disappear after 24 hours, joining rival social platforms in offering ephemeral messages.<br />
The post Twitter&rsquo;s new &lsquo;fleets&rsquo; will disappear after 24 hours appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitters-new-fleets-will-disappear-after-24-hours/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2020 15:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitters-new-fleets-will-disappear-after-24-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huawei confirms plan to sell its Honor smartphone unit to ensure its survival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Huawei is selling its budget brand smartphone unit Honor to a consortium of over 30 agents and dealers in a bid to keep it alive, the company and the consortium said on Tuesday.<br />
The post Huawei confirms plan to sell its Honor smartphone unit to ensure its survival appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/huawei-confirms-plan-to-sell-its-honor-smartphone-unit-to-ensure-its-survival/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2020 11:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/huawei-confirms-plan-to-sell-its-honor-smartphone-unit-to-ensure-its-survival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter accounts of founders of BioNTech vaccine coy fake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter accounts purported to be those of Ugur Sahin and Ozlem Tureci, the founders of the German firm BioNTech, which raised hopes of a vaccine for the novel coronavirus last week are fake, BioNTech said on Monday.<br />
The post Twitter accounts of founders of BioNTech vaccine coy fake appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-accounts-of-founders-of-biontech-vaccine-coy-fake/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2020 07:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-accounts-of-founders-of-biontech-vaccine-coy-fake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google shutting down VR field trip app Expeditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google is ending support for its Expeditions virtual reality app. The app, which offered educational VR tours, will be removed from iOS and Android app stores on June 30th, 2021. &ldquo;The majority&rdquo; of its tours will be migrated to Google&rsquo;s separate Arts &amp; Culture app, letting users view them via web or mobile device.<br />
The post Google shutting down VR field trip app Expeditions appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-shutting-down-vr-field-trip-app-expeditions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2020 22:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-shutting-down-vr-field-trip-app-expeditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. election: Twitter labels 300,000 misleading tweets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social media giant, Twitter, said it labelled approximately 300,000 tweets for disputed and &ldquo;potentially misleading&rdquo; contents about the U.S. elections over the last two weeks.<br />
The post U.S. election: Twitter labels 300,000 misleading tweets appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-election-twitter-labels-300000-misleading-tweets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2020 10:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-election-twitter-labels-300000-misleading-tweets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon shifts some Alexa, Rekognition computing to its own Inferentia chip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon.com on Thursday said it shifted part of the computing for its Alexa voice assistant to its own custom-designed chips, aiming to make the work faster and cheaper while moving it away from chips supplied by Nvidia.<br />
The post Amazon shifts some Alexa, Rekognition computing to its own Inferentia chip appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-shifts-some-alexa-rekognition-computing-to-its-own-inferentia-chip/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2020 09:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/amazon-shifts-some-alexa-rekognition-computing-to-its-own-inferentia-chip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google catches up to AWS, Azure with new database migration service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google has officially debuted its new database migration service (DMS) today, designed to make it easier for Google Cloud customers to transfer their MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server databases to Google&rsquo;s fully-managed Cloud SQL database service.<br />
The post Google catches up to AWS, Azure with new database migration service appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-catches-up-to-aws-azure-with-new-database-migration-service/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2020 18:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/google-catches-up-to-aws-azure-with-new-database-migration-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram redesigns home screen, adds Reels, Shop tabs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Instagram&rsquo;s making major design changes to its home screen for the first time in years. Today, the company announced that it&rsquo;s adding Reels and Shop tabs to its home screen, a communication of the company&rsquo;s priorities. The Reels tab will, of course, lead users to Reels, shortform videos similar to TikTok.<br />
The post Instagram redesigns home screen, adds Reels, Shop tabs appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/instagram-redesigns-home-screen-adds-reels-shop-tabs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2020 15:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/instagram-redesigns-home-screen-adds-reels-shop-tabs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minister: Broadband subscriptions increased by 4,061,731 in October]]></title><description><![CDATA[Broadband penetration in Nigeria increased to 45.43 per cent by the end of October 2020, the Federal Government announced on Wednesday.<br />
The post Minister: Broadband subscriptions increased by 4,061,731 in October appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/minister-broadband-subscriptions-increased-by-4061731-in-october/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2020 17:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/minister-broadband-subscriptions-increased-by-4061731-in-october/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Broadband penetration hits 45.43 percent in Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, says broadband penetration in Nigeria increased to 45.43 per cent in October.<br />
The post Broadband penetration hits 45.43 percent in Nigeria appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/broadband-penetration-hits-4543-percent-in-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2020 14:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/broadband-penetration-hits-4543-percent-in-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India to regulate online news and social media sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[India&rsquo;s government has issued an order bringing the regulation of online news portals and content providers such as Netflix under the authority of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in a first step to regulate digital media.<br />
The post India to regulate online news and social media sites appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/india-to-regulate-online-news-and-social-media-sites/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2020 13:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/india-to-regulate-online-news-and-social-media-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok files last-minute petition against Trump order]]></title><description><![CDATA[TikTok asked a Washington court Tuesday to stop an order from US President Donald Trump&rsquo;s administration from taking effect this week as the White House seeks to ban the Chinese-owned app in the United States.<br />
The post TikTok files last-minute petition against Trump order appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tiktok-files-last-minute-petition-against-trump-order/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2020 08:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/tiktok-files-last-minute-petition-against-trump-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donald Trump will lose special Twitter protections when Joe Biden takes office]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump will be subject to the same Twitter rules as any other user when President-elect Joe Biden takes office on Jan. 20, the social media company confirmed this week.<br />
The post Donald Trump will lose special Twitter protections when Joe Biden takes office appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/donald-trump-will-lose-special-twitter-protections-when-joe-biden-takes-office/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2020 10:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/donald-trump-will-lose-special-twitter-protections-when-joe-biden-takes-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US election: Twitter flags more Donald Trump’s tweets about ballot-counting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter flagged four tweets from President Trump on Saturday for making &ldquo;potentially misleading claims about an election,&rdquo; a company spokesperson said, continuing its attempts to try to rein in misinformation on its platform.<br />
The post US election: Twitter flags more Donald Trump&rsquo;s tweets about ballot-counting appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-election-twitter-flags-more-donald-trumps-tweets-about-ballot-counting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2020 16:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-election-twitter-flags-more-donald-trumps-tweets-about-ballot-counting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US election: Donald Trump tweets more false fraud claims, gets restricted again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three days after Election Day, President Trump is still tangling with moderators in an effort to spread false claims about supposed election fraud. The president tweeted eight times on Thursday night and saw fully half of the tweets restricted by Twitter, blocking retweets and replies as it has done with previous infractions. The tweets came after a lull of several hours, during which a number of the president&rsquo;s surrogates sent out tweet-length statements through other channels.<br />
The post U]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-election-donald-trump-tweets-more-false-fraud-claims-gets-restricted-again/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 15:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-election-donald-trump-tweets-more-false-fraud-claims-gets-restricted-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US election: Donald Trump’s former adviser banned by Twitter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter has banned an account belonging to Steve Bannon, a former adviser to the U.S President Donald Trump, for calling for the beheading of Anthony Fauci, the American physician overseeing the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S., the U.S media has reported.<br />
The post US election: Donald Trump&rsquo;s former adviser banned by Twitter appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-election-donald-trumps-former-adviser-banned-by-twitter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-election-donald-trumps-former-adviser-banned-by-twitter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WhatsApp begins rolling out payment service in India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook is rolling out its WhatsApp payment service for users in India after receiving approval from the country&rsquo;s regulators. The service first launched in India as a beta in 2018, but a full rollout was delayed for years by concerns about data storage and sharing. It&rsquo;s an important launch for what is WhatsApp&rsquo;s biggest market, home to some 400 million users.<br />
The post WhatsApp begins rolling out payment service in India appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/whatsapp-begins-rolling-out-payment-service-in-india/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 11:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/whatsapp-begins-rolling-out-payment-service-in-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US election: Facebook shuts down huge ‘Stop the Steal’ group]]></title><description><![CDATA[As of Thursday morning, a huge Facebook group called &ldquo;Stop the Steal&rdquo; was organizing rallies and fundraising to challenge election results across the US. The group accumulated more than 300,000 members in the less than 48 hours it existed before Facebook removed it on Thursday afternoon.<br />
The post US election: Facebook shuts down huge &lsquo;Stop the Steal&rsquo; group appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-election-facebook-shuts-down-huge-stop-the-steal-group/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2020 21:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-election-facebook-shuts-down-huge-stop-the-steal-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter restricts another Donald Trump tweet for making up US election rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[State election rules commonly allow for ballots to arrive after Election Day, provided they bear an eligible postmark. There is also a significant number of in-person votes still being counted, so simply discarding late-arriving mail ballots would not halt the ongoing vote counts.<br />
The post Twitter restricts another Donald Trump tweet for making up US election rules appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-restricts-another-donald-trump-tweet-for-making-up-us-election-rules/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2020 17:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-restricts-another-donald-trump-tweet-for-making-up-us-election-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WhatsApp launches new disappearing messages option]]></title><description><![CDATA[WhatsApp is introducing a new disappearing messages option this month. The feature will allow WhatsApp users to enable disappearing messages on chat conversations between friends, to automatically delete messages after seven days. Anyone can enable the option in individual chats, and group admins will be able to enable disappearing messages in group chats.<br />
The post WhatsApp launches new disappearing messages option appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/whatsapp-launches-new-disappearing-messages-option/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2020 09:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/whatsapp-launches-new-disappearing-messages-option/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US judge unsure if he can issue new TikTok injunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[A United States judge said on Wednesday he was uncertain if he had a legal basis to bar the US Department of Commerce from imposing restrictions on video-sharing app TikTok after a Pennsylvania judge had already blocked the government&rsquo;s plan on Friday.<br />
The post US judge unsure if he can issue new TikTok injunction appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-judge-unsure-if-he-can-issue-new-tiktok-injunction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2020 23:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-judge-unsure-if-he-can-issue-new-tiktok-injunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US election: Donald Trump team floods Twitter with premature Pennsylvania victory tweets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump&rsquo;s son, Eric Trump, White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany, and the Trump reelection campaign&rsquo;s Twitter account, @TeamTrump, all tweeted out messages prematurely declaring a Trump victory in Pennsylvania within 10 minutes of each other, apparently unprompted by any source outside the campaign. Campaign director Bill Stepien also told reporters that the campaign had won Pennsylvania, but gave no factual basis for the claim.<br />
The post US election: Donald Trump team floods Twi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-election-donald-trump-team-floods-twitter-with-premature-pennsylvania-victory-tweets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2020 22:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-election-donald-trump-team-floods-twitter-with-premature-pennsylvania-victory-tweets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US election: Democrats call on Twitter to suspend Donald Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Right now, the President&rsquo;s Twitter account is posting lies and misinformation at a breathtaking clip,&rdquo; Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI) tweeted Wednesday. &ldquo;It is a threat to our democracy and should be suspended until all the votes are counted.&rdquo;<br />
The post US election: Democrats call on Twitter to suspend Donald Trump appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-election-democrats-call-on-twitter-to-suspend-donald-trump/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2020 21:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-election-democrats-call-on-twitter-to-suspend-donald-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter, Facebook label Donald Trump post suggesting Democrats manipulated ballot counts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter and Facebook have continued to restrict and label posts from President Donald Trump after yesterday&rsquo;s presidential election, this time addressing a baseless claim that Democratic officials were manipulating vote counts in key states. Twitter flagged the tweet and restricted its reach, saying it was &ldquo;disputed and might be misleading.&rdquo; Facebook added a general warning that &ldquo;final results may be different from the initial vote counts.&rdquo;<br />
The post Twitter, Faceboo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-facebook-label-donald-trump-post-suggesting-democrats-manipulated-ballot-counts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2020 17:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-facebook-label-donald-trump-post-suggesting-democrats-manipulated-ballot-counts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Turkey fines social media giants for breaching new internet law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Turkey has fined global social media companies, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, 10 million lira ($1.18m) each for not complying with a new social media law.<br />
The post Turkey fines social media giants for breaching new internet law appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/turkey-fines-social-media-giants-for-breaching-new-internet-law/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2020 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/turkey-fines-social-media-giants-for-breaching-new-internet-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter restricts Donald Trump’s post on alleged vote rigging]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter has imposed restriction on a tweet by U.S. President Trump in which he alleges an attempt by unnamed persons to &ldquo;steal the election&rdquo;.<br />
The post Twitter restricts Donald Trump&rsquo;s post on alleged vote rigging appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-restricts-donald-trumps-post-on-alleged-vote-rigging/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2020 09:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-restricts-donald-trumps-post-on-alleged-vote-rigging/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter, Facebook label Donald Trump posts alleging election theft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter has placed sharing restrictions on a tweet from President Donald Trump, setting up a high-profile standoff between the president and the platform in the aftermath of Election Day. Facebook has added labels to the president&rsquo;s posts, saying the final vote count isn&rsquo;t in yet.<br />
The post Twitter, Facebook label Donald Trump posts alleging election theft appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-facebook-label-donald-trump-posts-alleging-election-theft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2020 07:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-facebook-label-donald-trump-posts-alleging-election-theft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter restricts Donald Trump campaign official’s tweet alleging Philadelphia voter fraud]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twitter is warning users about misleading tweets from Philadelphia&rsquo;s polling locations, offering an early preview of how it will handle the rest of the night. The platform has already restricted a tweet from Trump&rsquo;s director of election day operations, Mike Roman, among others.<br />
The post Twitter restricts Donald Trump campaign official&rsquo;s tweet alleging Philadelphia voter fraud appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-restricts-donald-trump-campaign-officials-tweet-alleging-philadelphia-voter-fraud/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2020 00:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/twitter-restricts-donald-trump-campaign-officials-tweet-alleging-philadelphia-voter-fraud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria requires $5 billion for national broadband plan – official]]></title><description><![CDATA[Malam Ubale Maska, Chairman, Broadband Implementation Steering Committee (BISC), says about 5 billion dollars is required for the implementation of the Nigeria National Broadband Plan (NNBP) 2020-2025.<br />
The post Nigeria requires $5 billion for national broadband plan &ndash;&nbsp;official appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigeria-requires-5-billion-for-national-broadband-plan-official/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2020 19:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nigeria-requires-5-billion-for-national-broadband-plan-official/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WhatsApp introduces new storage management tool]]></title><description><![CDATA[The current WhatsApp &ldquo;Storage Usage&rdquo; tool simply sorts all available chats by the amount of space they take up, listing the number of messages, photos, GIFs, and videos in each chat, and letting the user delete each category with a few taps. This is handy, but doesn&rsquo;t give users a way to browse the content they&rsquo;re removing. That&rsquo;s important if you need to clear out, say, a family group chat, and want to avoid deleting any important photos.<br />
The post WhatsApp introduc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/whatsapp-introduces-new-storage-management-tool/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2020 10:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/whatsapp-introduces-new-storage-management-tool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[#EndSARS: Why Nigerian government didn’t shut down social media during protests – minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has said the Federal Government had the option of shutting down the social media space during the #EndSARS protests but chose not to tread the path.<br />
The post #EndSARS: Why Nigerian government didn&rsquo;t shut down social media during protests &ndash; minister appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/endsars-why-nigerian-government-didnt-shut-down-social-media-during-protests-minister/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2020 09:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/endsars-why-nigerian-government-didnt-shut-down-social-media-during-protests-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple ordered to pay $502.8 million in patent trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[A jury in Texas has ruled that Apple has to pay VirnetX $502.8 million in royalties for VPN on Demand, a feature that lets iOS users access a VPN connection, Bloomberg reported. The two companies have been involved in a legal battle for ten years, with VirnetX &mdash; sometimes referred to as a patent troll &mdash; arguing that Apple&rsquo;s VPN on Demand and FaceTime use its technology.<br />
The post Apple ordered to pay $502.8 million in patent trial appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-ordered-to-pay-5028-million-in-patent-trial/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2020 15:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-ordered-to-pay-5028-million-in-patent-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram strips ‘recent’ tab from hashtag pages ahead of US election]]></title><description><![CDATA[With only four days until the US presidential election, Instagram is cracking down on hashtags. The company announced yesterday that it would temporarily get rid of the &ldquo;recent&rdquo; tab on hashtag pages to potentially stop the spread of &ldquo;harmful content&rdquo; around the election. Typically when you search a hashtag on Instagram, you can choose between browsing the &ldquo;top&rdquo; posts or the most recent. Now, it seems you can only view the top ones.<br />
The post Instagram strips &l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/instagram-strips-recent-tab-from-hashtag-pages-ahead-of-us-election/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2020 16:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/instagram-strips-recent-tab-from-hashtag-pages-ahead-of-us-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US election: Facebook supremo braces for civil unrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday warned of the potential for civil unrest as votes are tallied in a US election that will be &ldquo;a test&rdquo; for the social network.<br />
The post US election: Facebook supremo braces for civil unrest appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-election-facebook-supremo-braces-for-civil-unrest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2020 07:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-election-facebook-supremo-braces-for-civil-unrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple iPhone sales tumble, trimming profit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple shares were sent reeling Thursday on word of a steep drop in sales of iPhones, which are at the heart of the tech titan&rsquo;s money-making engine.<br />
The post Apple iPhone sales tumble, trimming profit appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-iphone-sales-tumble-trimming-profit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2020 07:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/apple-iphone-sales-tumble-trimming-profit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Zuckerberg tells US Congress to upend the internet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook supports rewriting Section 230, and it&rsquo;s starting to lay out the changes it wants. That&rsquo;s the big takeaway from a nearly four-hour grilling of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey. The point was quickly lost in a pre-election political scuffle &mdash; but in the coming months, it&rsquo;ll be one of the most important things to watch.<br />
The post Mark Zuckerberg tells US Congress to upend the internet appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/mark-zuckerberg-tells-us-congress-to-upend-the-internet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2020 16:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/mark-zuckerberg-tells-us-congress-to-upend-the-internet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nokia doubles profit, pledges to win at 5G]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finnish telecoms equipment maker Nokia more than doubled its profits in the third quarter as its new chief executive promised on Thursday to do &ldquo;whatever it takes&rdquo; to become the 5G market leader.<br />
The post Nokia doubles profit, pledges to win at 5G appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nokia-doubles-profit-pledges-to-win-at-5g/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2020 14:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nokia-doubles-profit-pledges-to-win-at-5g/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotify surges past 300 million users after successful Russia launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spotify now has 320 million monthly active users and 144 million paid subscribers, an increase of 29 and 27 percent respectively year-over-year, the company announced in its latest earnings release. User growth was driven by marketing campaigns in India, as well as the service&rsquo;s launch in Russia and 12 surrounding markets. The company called Russia its &ldquo;most successful new market launch to date.&rdquo;<br />
The post Spotify surges past 300 million users after successful Russia launch appe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/spotify-surges-past-300-million-users-after-successful-russia-launch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2020 12:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/spotify-surges-past-300-million-users-after-successful-russia-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instagram Live now allows users to stream for 4 hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the pandemic, Instagram Live became the place for people to gather for live entertainment, talk shows, workout classes, conferences and lots more, and its usage increased by about 70% due to the restriction on live, in-person events. Those events on Instagram can now run for four hours as opposed to the previous 60-minute time limit. This is the first and biggest of the features announced by Instagram.<br />
The post Instagram Live now allows users to stream for 4 hours appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/instagram-live-now-allows-users-to-stream-for-4-hours/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2020 11:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/instagram-live-now-allows-users-to-stream-for-4-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Senate hearing to reform Section 230 internet law becomes political showdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[A U.S. Senate hearing to reform an internet law and hold tech companies accountable for how they moderate content quickly turned into a political scuffle as lawmakers not only went after the companies but also attacked each other.<br />
The post U.S. Senate hearing to reform Section 230 internet law becomes political showdown appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-senate-hearing-to-reform-section-230-internet-law-becomes-political-showdown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2020 10:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/us-senate-hearing-to-reform-section-230-internet-law-becomes-political-showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NSA: Protesters disseminated inciting content on social media]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Security Adviser, Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno (retd.), has said the social media was used to disseminate subversive content to incite violence during the #EndSARS protests which rocked the country recently.<br />
The post NSA: Protesters disseminated inciting content on social media appeared first on TODAY.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nsa-protesters-disseminated-inciting-content-on-social-media/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2020 09:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/nigeria-digital-news/nsa-protesters-disseminated-inciting-content-on-social-media/</guid></item></channel></rss>