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Today, Microsoft announces via blog entry the shutdown of CodePlex, its 11-year-old site where programmers could host and share the code for their software projects just like Github. Check also: Microsoft Launched A New Nokia Phone When it was founded in 2006, CodePlex was one Microsoft’s biggest steps into the world of open source software — where any programmer, anywhere can download and tweak the ...

Jay Z is no novice when it comes to diversifying his portfolio in entertainment and sports, and he has yet again added to his growing list of businesses. Check also: Hip-Hop- Wealthiest Artists 2016 On Monday, the mogul’s entertainment company, Roc Nation, announced the launch of its venture capital firm, ARRIVE. The investment platform will offer an array of services to early stage startups, including “brand services, ...

Hot doesn’t even begin to describe the NIO EVE, a self-driving electric concept car straight out of a sci-fi movie that’s packed from top to bottom with every buzzy new technology imaginable.[9] Chinese electric car company NextEV brought the EVE to SXSW and we got to ogle at its gorgeous futuristic exterior and interior until our eyeballs almost fell out.[3] Check also: Mercedes ...

Amazon’s hugely popular Alexa virtual assistant is already everywhere,[9] and given her similarities to Apple’s Siri and Google Assistant, it was only a matter of time before she ended up connecting our phone calls, too.[3] A new report from Recode suggests that’s exactly what is in the works at Amazon HQ, and that the company is preparing to debut at least one ...

Without a doubt, Mark Zuckerberg is beginning to take Nigeria seriously. [9]But that didn’t happen suddenly. You’ll find proof  in the increasing number of Nigerians on facebook payroll, according to tech point. Check also: Mark Zuckerberg On Nigeria Tour, He Meets With African Tech Leaders Below are 18 Nigerians working for facebook 1). CHUKWUEMEKA AFIGBO Chukwuemeka Afigbo joined the social network ...