Nigerians are voicing frustration and anger after significant price hikes on mobile data by some of the country’s largest telecommunications providers. MTN, Nigeria’s biggest network operator, has tripled the cost of one of its popular weekly data plans, while Airtel has also implemented steep tariff increases. Exceeding Expectations Though the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) recently…
Apple has officially rolled out iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1, featuring minor updates alongside a critical security fix aimed at enhancing the protection of iPhones and iPads. This update is highly recommended for all users. Addressing USB Restricted Mode Exploits Among the standard bug fixes, iOS 18.3.1 resolves a significant exploit that bypassed USB Restricted…
Google Maps has updated the name of the “Gulf of Mexico,” now referring to it as the “Gulf of America” for users in the United States. This follows an executive order by President Donald Trump that officially renamed the body of water as recognized by the U.S. government. The change is specific to users in…
T-Mobile is making waves at the Super Bowl by unveiling its satellite service ambitions, with a widespread launch of Starlink planned for July. The carrier announced it is now beta-testing SpaceX’s Starlink service, allowing users to send SMS messages in areas without T-Mobile’s terrestrial coverage. The beta program, free for all T-Mobile postpaid customers, is…
Kendrick Lamar delivered a memorable and provocative performance at the Super Bowl halftime show, blending electrifying energy with his signature introspection. The rapper set the stage for tension early, playfully hinting at a controversial track, Not Like Us, which took aim at his rival, Drake. Opening with the line, “I want to play their favorite…
Reports indicate that a technologist linked to Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) had administrative access to key federal payment systems, contradicting claims by US Treasury and White House officials. According to sources, the Treasury rescinded this access only after publicly denying its existence. Marko Elez, a 25-year-old DOGE technologist and former employee of…