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KCCA sanitation app creates 15,000 jobs

The Weyonje application, developed by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), has created 15,000 formal and informal jobs within a year in Kampala. The app, which utilizes geographic information systems (GIS), addresses the sanitation crisis in the city by allowing residents to request pit emptying services. In just a single year, the Weyonje application has […]

Meta starts testing Threads integration with Activity Pub

Meta has started testing the integration of Threads, its social networking app, with the Activity Pub protocol, making Threads posts visible on Mastodon and other networks compatible with Activity Pub. Mark Zuckerberg announced this move, emphasizing that it will enhance content visibility and user control. On 13 December 2023, Mark Zuckerberg announced that Meta has […]

Spotify confirms test of prompt-based AI playlists feature

Spotify has confirmed testing a new feature that allows users to create playlists with the assistance of AI technology and prompts. The “AI playlists” feature was observed in the wild, with users able to customize playlists by selecting prompts or creating their own using an AI chatbot-like interface. The feature is part of Spotify’s ongoing […]

Instagram launches customizable ‘Add Yours’ templates

Instagram has launched a new feature that allows users to customize “Add Yours” templates with text, images, and GIFs, enabling the creation of meme-worthy Stories. Users can upload a story to the template, add personalized components, and then select the “Add Yours Templates” sticker to pin chosen elements. With the help of a new feature […]

Instagram introduces GenAI powered background editing tool

Instagram has unveiled a generative AI-powered background editing tool, initially available to users in the United States. The feature, led by Ahmad Al-Dahle, allows users to modify image backgrounds using predefined prompts for Stories. Users can choose from ready prompts like “On a red carpet” or “Being chased by dinosaurs,” or create their own. Courtesy […]

Three Years After Its Revamp, Firefox’s Android Browser Adds 450+ New Extensions

Mozilla has announced the addition of over 450 new extensions (browser add-ons) for its Firefox browser on Android. Following the 2020 revamp, which introduced the GeckoView engine, the lack of extensions for Firefox on Android has been a longstanding issue. The recent expansion allows users to customize their mobile browser with features like privacy tools, […]

Encrypted Email Service Proton Mail Gets Its Own Desktop App

Proton Mail, the encrypted email service, has introduced its native desktop app currently in beta for selected Windows and MacOS users. Previously, users accessed the service via the web or a “bridge” for desktop programs. The new app provides offline access and includes Proton Calendar. Image Credit: Proton Finally, Proton Mail has a native desktop […]

Instagram’s Status Feature Now Lets You Post Short Video Updates

Instagram has recently updated its status feature, Notes, allowing users to post short two-second video updates. Previously limited to text and emojis, this new feature allows users to share looping video notes with their Close Friends and mutual followers for a day. Image Credit: Instagram Instagram said on Wednesday 13th December 2023 that users will […]

Google Classroom Now Let’s Teachers Add Interactive Questions to YouTube Videos

Since March, the interactive questions feature has been in beta on Google. It is exclusively available to users with the Teaching and Learning upgrade or the Education Plus plan and will be fully rolled out in the next three days. Administrators can enable the feature using the admin console. Additionally, Google’s Bard AI chatbot can […]