Twitter’s looking to provide more options and transparency over its rule violations and moderation processes, with a range of new tools currently in consideration that could give users more ways to understand and action each instance. The first idea is a new Safety Center, which Twitter says would be ‘a one-stop shop for safety tools’. As you can see here, the Safety Center concept, which would be accessible via the Twitter menu, would give users a full overview of any reports, blocks, mutes and strikes that they currently have in place on their account....

A disabled automatic photo-cropping system by Twitter discriminates on the basis of colour, gender, weight and age, according to the results of an open competition to find algorithmic bias, media reports said. The microblogging site had, in March, disabled the system as users noted that it favoured white and female faces while auto-cropping images. It then launched an algorithmic bug bounty competition offering prizes of up to USD 3,500 to analyse how the technology incorrectly handles photos, the Verge reported....

Hearing aids (translated to Dutch: hoortoestellen) are classified according to their shape as “behind the ear” devices (called “banana” or earring) and “in the ear” devices worn in the ear canal and auricle. In addition, there are hearing glasses. Within this division, many variants are possible in shape and appearance. Nowadays it is also possible to opt for a cochlear implant (CI). Behind the ear hearing aids A ‘behind the ear’ device is the device used by the vast majority of hearing aid wearers....

Over the years, cryptocurrencies have attracted many investors’ interests due to their benefits over conventional currencies. The increasing popularity of cryptocurrencies has encouraged people across the globe to invest in them. Economies worldwide are taking steps to legalize digital currencies to strengthen their economy and increase the relevance of their financial assets. Crypto valuation benchmarking: Before starting online crypto trading, investors should be aware of specific essential facts in the digital market....

According to Ebi Atawodi, General Manager for Uber in Nigeria, the used vehicle finance offering is the first of its kind to be made available to Uber driver-partners in the country and this is in keeping with Uber’s stated commitment to constantly develop forward-thinking partnerships that benefit its driver-partners. “We are absolutely committed to making it as easy as possible for our driver-partners to start and maintain their own successful and profitable businesses,” Atawodi explains, “and these used vehicle finance options make it possible for those with a demonstrable performance commitment to build sustainable businesses without incurring the high costs often associated with new vehicle purchases....

Uber is a well-known taxi business that has become popular all over the world. It recently managed to get into the Kenyan market and hit really well. It is one of the most respected taxi services in Kenya because of their great drivers and brilliant cars. Although just like in any business, not everything can be entirely genuine. Have you ever felt cheated while using an uber ? or sometimes feel over priced for no reason?...

Mr Masambu was the only Commonwealth candidate for the position. A former communications regulator for Uganda, he brings to the role over 30 years of experience, including over six years as ITSO’s current deputy director-general and director of technical affairs. He is the first sub-Saharan African to be elected to the position. During his time as chairman of the CTO Council on behalf of Uganda, Mr Masambu presided over important transformations to turn the CTO into a more member-centric organisation....

Some Additional Reasons Why You Need to Consider LED Lights: Led lights have a broad life cycle instead of the usual light bulbs you see in homes and offices. It is energy-efficient because the energy consumption is much reduced in LED lights compared with traditional ones. They are low-priced, so replacing LED lighting is valuable and helps you save money. Moreover, you can find various choices to pick from, conferring to your sense of taste....

Virtual reality has changed the gaming world. The famed flagships of the online gaming industry like HTC and Sony have successfully created supreme VR experiences. But because this kind of high-quality VR demands high-end gaming consoles or PCs, many consumers could not appreciate their efforts. That’s why companies like Google and Samsung have created products like Cardboard and Gear VR within a cost-effective budget. These VR products can be paired with any smart device which can connect with them....

VALR will also use the funds to build its team of professionals, particularly in the technology, regulatory and compliance, and client service domains. According to Farzam Ehsani, VALR CEO and Co-Founder,“I am very grateful that despite the challenging global COVID-19 pandemic that has adversely affected many businesses around the world, VALR has been able to grow at a phenomenal pace and we’ve been able to raise funds and partner with a set of world-class investors, adding to our already distinguished group of shareholders....

The platform helps individuals and corporate organisations find and book venues for any type of event. This, according to the founder is to achieve the goal of helping facility owners do more business while helping our clients meet their goals, save their time and money. Users make their search based on their event type and location. They can also simply search the name of the event centre they want, and book online....

“The all-new Y33s, reaffirms vivo’s commitment of making innovative technology accessible to all consumers in the country. Y33s has been designed to provide premium and seamless experience to customers with segment-leading features like the 50MP Super Night camera, ultra-slim design and powerful 5000mAh battery,” James Irungu, Brand and Communications Manager, vivo Kenya said. Price and availability The device is priced at Ksh 23,999, The new vivo Y33s will be available in two vibrant colour options – Mirror Black and Midday Dream...

A 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a brightness of up to 1,500 nits is found on both devices. The Vivo X80 Pro has QHD+ resolution, HDR10+, and a refresh rate range of 1 to 120 Hz. The Vivo X80, on the other hand, is satisfied with FHD+ resolution and a display that runs at a steady 120 Hz, which is less energy efficient. The two smartphones are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC, etched in 4 nm....

Speaking to TechMoran, Barret Nash, co-founder and CEO CanGo, (formerly SafeMotos) believes that CanGo can grow into being a single app that provides many on-demand services in one. Think Glovo plus Lynk but SafeBoda. TechMoran caught up with him and this is what he told us. What inspired you to launch SafeMotos? My Kenyan cofounder Peter and I were roommates in Kigali before we launched and would often take motorcycle taxis to meet at our favourite bars....

Intense rivalry frequently scares novice traders. That’s why experts advise the beginners to start trading by opening a Forex demo account. The latter is better to create on the sites of reputable online brokers (for example, FBS). It will help to avoid various troubles in the future. Key Forex Demo Account Features Such a profile allows dealers to trade without the risk of losing real money. That’s because traders use virtual funds when applying a demo account....

At Apple, it is time to embrace another opportunity now. Today, the manufacturer has announced that a new keynote will be held on Monday, October 18, at 20 hours Kenyan Time. There will be no public event, but a press conference will be broadcast live from Apple Park in Cupertino. Therefore, the new MacBooks, the new derivation of the homegrown M1 chip, should all be on the event’s agenda in October....

As an overview, the new app assumes the role of a Personal Financial Manager and allows you plan your budget and finances better while allowing customers view their expenses according to various categories. It creates behavioral insight for customers. In addition to being able to manage multiple accounts under different account categories, customers can schedule bills to be paid at a later date or to be paid immediately; save for goals in a target-oriented manner; and set an account spending limit; as well as the regular bank app features such as make transfers and top-up airtime....

1. Watch time From YouTube’s perspective, Watch Time, or the estimated total minutes spent viewing your content, is more important than a raw view. The updated Analytics dashboard makes this clear by dedicating an entire section to this new, more telling metric of video performance. You need to track your watch time so that you understand if you need to go back to the drawing board and either change the quality of your videos or use a better video editing app....

Users in East Africa, reported the outage around 6:30PM EAT as their WhatsApp grew unresponsive while Facebook and Instagram reported an error page or a message that their browser could not connect. These is not the first time the apps have gone offline globally, in March this year, Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger went down for millions of users across the world making it hard for users to send or receive messages on Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger....

A couple of days ago it was reported that WhatsApp is testing the possibility of allowing users to hide their statuses, the last time they saw and the profile photo of the selected contacts. Previously, WhatsApp was seen testing the feature in the beta iOS app, now messaging was detected testing the same feature in the Android version of the app. According to Wabetainfo, WhatsApp now plans to introduce the feature to hide the last seen, status, profile picture and more of selected contacts....