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Recent NFT scam takes an unexpected turn of events

NFT scam stories are everywhere, but this one surely stands out. A crypto investor under the name of “Pranksy” paid more than $300,000 in Ethereum for an NFT from a user claiming to be Banksy, a popular England-based street artist and political activist. In a now-deleted page, the NFT art initially appeared on Banksy’s official […]

LinkedIn breaks up with its stories feature

Looks like Twitter isn’t the only one regretting the adoption of the “Stories” feature, as LinkedIn announced on Tuesday that the employment-networking site is booting out its stories option. Stories, comprised of disappearing videos posted and shared by social media users, were first brought to light by Snapchat before global tech giants followed suit. In […]

Google defends Play Store’s notorious commission

Recently disclosed documents featuring Google’s confidential deal with Netflix, unveiled market monopolization strategies by the search engine giant, as it offered the streaming platform a private pitch to keep using Android-based subscriptions with a lower cut than Apple’s App Store, a media report revealed on Friday. Numerous state attorneys filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google […]

Bharti Airtel to raise $2.9 billion via rights issue

Indian telecoms provider Bharti Airtel revealed on Sunday that its board of directors has approved raising up to $2.86 billion by adopting a rights issue for shareholders, allowing for the sale of its shares at a discount price. “The Board of Directors of the company, at its meeting held today, comprehensively reviewed the industry scenario, […]

Netflix launches two Android games in Poland

Netflix is testing the waters before fully diving into the gaming industry. The streaming giant announced on Thursday that users in Poland on Android devices will get the chance to play two Stranger Things games. “Starting today, members in Poland can try Netflix mobile gaming on Android with two games, Stranger Things 1984 and Stranger […]

OnlyFans shocks creators by reversing ban on sexual content

After Onlyfans shocked its followers by recently banning sexual content from the site, the creators, many of whom began removing explicit content that violated the platform’s new regulations, are now allowed to go back to posting normally. In an unprecedented tweet, the steaming site announced that they’ll be reversing the ban initially put forth after […]

MTN Ghana plans to launch 5G network in 2022

MTN Ghana hinted earlier on Wednesday that the operator could be poised to launch its 5G network in 2022, according to the company’s CEO Selorm Adavehoh. The provider’s chief exec made the announcement during an interview at the MTN Business Executive Breakfast show. “We are always trying to make sure we can be the first […]

Lighter editions of the PlayStation 5 are now on sale in Australia

For the digital edition of the PlayStation 5, Sony’s engineers were able to reduce the weight by 300 grams. According to Press Start, the new lighter PS5 edition carries the same updated model number CFI-1102A, which means both consoles will allow users to enjoy the same features.   The only prominent difference between both devices […]

Instagram replaces swipe-up feature with link stickers

Users on Instagram who boast more than 10,000 followers enjoy a multitude of features that aren’t available for the average user. The most prominent feature is the swipe up link, famous for redirecting users to external webpages. However, things have shifted, as the social media giant is saying adieu to the feature as it introduces […]

Clubhouse enforces safety measures to protect Afghan users

U.S.- based audio chat app Clubhouse announced earlier this week safety measures to protect Afghan users living in the Taliban-ruled country. As the Taliban regained control in Afghanistan earlier this month, many residents tried to delete photos from their social media accounts and phones showing any connection to the West, or the former Afghan government. […]