Tech

A week after the presidential election, the fight against fake news is finally ramping up.  A new browser extension will warn readers when they arrive at a website known to produce fake news or hoaxes. The pop-up or banner alerts readers that “the information on this site might be false or misleading.” Check also: 8 New Communication Tools Ready To Replace Your E-mail ...

WhatsApp wants to be international cross-platform FaceTime. Today Facebook-owned chat service WhatsApp is officially launching video calling for its over 1 billion users worldwide on iOS, Android and Windows Phone. Check also:  WhatsApp Has Reached A Tech Milestone Of 1 Billion Users Its debut follows a series of reports  from people who recently found the feature had been enabled in beta versions of ...

Samsung is increasing its focus on the connected car after the Korean firm announced plans to buy auto and audio product maker Harman in an all cash deal worth $8 billion. Check also: Samsung stops production of Galaxy Note7 You may best associate the name with audio equipment, but Harman is big on cars, too. The acquisition is Samsung’s largest to date and a big ...

Huawei has launched the Mate 9, a high-spec, high-price smartphone which could see the China-based company square up to market leaders Apple and Samsung. Check also: Samsung Fixed The Water Resistance Problem Of Galaxy S7 Active The latest device in Huawei’s Mate series boasts a 5.9 inch full HD screen, inviting comparison with Apple‘s iPhone 7 Plus and the now discontinued Samsung Galaxy Note ...

Tech companies founded in the United States are setting up software development centers in Nigeria and Kenya, where a number of young developers has led to growing tech communities. Check also: Mark Zuckerberg On Nigeria Tour, He Meets With African Tech Leaders Microsoft has launched its Microsoft 4 Afrika initiative, aiming to help empower African youth, entrepreneurs, developers and others to ...