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The Ultimate Guide to Small Business Financial Planning (and Why You Need It)
Thinking of launching a business? Or maybe you’re a few years in and need a roadmap for growth? A solid financial plan is the secret weapon you’ve been missing. It’s not just for big corporations—it’s the foundation for any small business that wants to survive and thrive. Let’s be honest: talking about financial planning can […]
5 Game-Changing Android Auto Features You’re Probably Not Using
Ever feel like your car’s infotainment system could be smarter? You’re in luck. Android Auto has a few secret weapons that can transform your daily commute from a hassle into a seamless, distraction-free drive. Think about your daily drive. You’re juggling GPS directions, a favorite podcast, and maybe a quick text from a friend. While […]
Publishers and Advertisers Face New Oversight Hurdles as Agentic AI Hits the Web
Autonomous AI agents are moving from assistants to actors — logging into sites, calling APIs and even mimicking human visitors. That shift raises thorny questions about accountability, analytics integrity, privacy and who’s ultimately responsible when agents act on behalf of brands or consumers. What changed: agents that act, not just advise We’re entering the era […]
Google’s AI Accelerator Brings Free Workshops and Career Certificates to Pennsylvania Small Businesses
Google, partnering with Pennsylvania state leaders and local business groups, announced an AI Accelerator for Pennsylvania small businesses on September 12, 2025. The program — part of Google’s national “AI Works for America” initiative — provides no-cost online courses, live workshops led by a Pennsylvania AI Coach, and access to Google Career Certificates in in-demand […]
Here’s What People Really Ask ChatGPT — New OpenAI Usage Study, Explained
OpenAI just published its first detailed public look at who uses ChatGPT and what they ask it to do. The results are revealing: young people make up a large share of usage, most prompts aren’t work-related, and women are a majority of users. Below, the key findings, why they matter to product teams and businesses, […]
Globacom Partners with Nigerian Army School of Signals to Upgrade ICT Training, LMS and ERP — A New Era of Civil-Military Tech Collaboration
Globacom, one of Nigeria’s largest telecom operators, is in active talks with the Nigerian Army School of Signals (NASS) to strengthen the military’s information and communications technology (ICT) training. The discussions — which involved senior officers led by Major General Kennedy Osemwegie visiting Glo’s Lagos headquarters — focus on practical partnerships through the Glo Foundation […]
Altan Raises $2.5M to Democratize Software Development with Autonomous AI Agents
Imagine describing a business idea out loud and watching a team of AI agents design, build, deploy, and operate a production-ready app for you. Altan’s recent $2.5 million pre-seed raise aims to make that a repeatable reality. Backed by VentureFriends and JME Ventures, Altan is betting that “agent-native” platforms — autonomous AI teams that execute […]
MTN Takes Media Training Pan-African with 12-Week Media Innovation Programme
Newsrooms across Africa are navigating rapid change: audiences expect multimedia stories, platforms are evolving, and misinformation spreads fast. MTN’s Pan-African MIP is an industry-scale push to help media professionals meet those demands — offering training in encrypted communication tools, fact-checking workflows, mentorship networks and hands-on exposure to how technology firms operate. MIP at a glance […]
Intel Promises Desktop Comeback: Nova Lake (Late 2026) and the 18A Push That Could Change Everything
Intel says it’s coming for the desktop crown. With Nova Lake slated for late 2026, Intel executives are promising “leadership across the board on desktop.” That’s a bold claim after a rocky run of product stumbles, foundry reliance, and factory delays. But Nova Lake — paired with Intel’s 18A process and a plan to pull […]
iPhone 17 Launch: Meet the New iPhone 17 Air — and Why Local Prices Jumped in India
Apple’s iPhone 17 family is here — and it brings a surprise: the new iPhone 17 Air, a lighter, thinner alternative that replaces the old “Plus” slot in the lineup. But while product fans debate features, buyers in India are looking at sticker shock. Local prices for the iPhone 17 series opened higher than expected, […]
Apple Watch Series 11, Watch Ultra 3 & SE 3: What’s New in watchOS 26, 5G, Battery Life and Durability
Apple refreshed its smartwatch lineup on September 9, 2025 — introducing the Apple Watch Series 11, a rugged Watch Ultra 3, and the budget-friendly Watch SE 3. The headlines: a new watchOS 26 experience, improved scratch resistance with Ion-X glass, 5G-capable connectivity on select models, and battery-life claims that aim to keep you untethered for […]
iPhone 17 Pre-Orders: How to Use Apple’s “Get Ready” Tool and Lock In Yours on Sept 12
Apple just flipped the switch: iPhone 17 pre-orders are almost here, and you can now use Apple’s long-running “Get Ready” feature to line everything up before pre-orders open. If you plan to buy the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, or iPhone 17 Pro Max, a few minutes of prep today can mean the […]
20 Billion Reasons to Be Alarmed: A Massive NPM Supply Chain Attack Is Stealing Crypto
It’s an open secret in the tech world: a single compromised developer account can have a catastrophic domino effect. This week, that worst-case scenario became a reality when a supply chain attack on the popular package manager npm affected over 20 widely used packages, which collectively boast a staggering 2 billion weekly downloads. What makes […]
Firmware Security: Why It’s Your PC’s Biggest Weakness (And How to Fix It)
We spend so much time worrying about viruses, phishing scams, and ransomware, but what about the one thing that connects your computer’s brain to its body? We’re talking about firmware, the low-level software that lives on your hardware. It’s the silent, powerful engine that makes everything run, but its deep-rooted access is also what makes […]
From RATs to AI: How New Malware Blends Old Tricks with Next-Gen Threats
It’s a classic tale of new tricks and old dogs. Recent reports from cybersecurity researchers are shining a light on how cybercriminals are blending advanced, highly technical exploits with simple, deceptive social engineering. The result? Sophisticated new threats like MostereRAT and novel takes on the ClickFix scam, both designed to steal your data and bypass […]
From Cryptojacking to Botnets: A Deeper Look at the Evolving Docker API Attack
A sophisticated cyberattack campaign is evolving, and it’s no longer just about hijacking your server’s processing power to mine cryptocurrency. Recent research from cybersecurity firm Akamai reveals a new, more dangerous strain of an attack that leverages the anonymous TOR network and exploits misconfigured Docker APIs. This isn’t just a simple cryptojacking operation; it appears […]
Fintech & Financial Inclusion: The Twin Engines Nigeria Needs for Sustainable, Inclusive Growth
If Nigeria is to turn decades of “jobless growth” into shared prosperity, fintech and financial inclusion aren’t optional — they’re pivotal. Renowned economist Dr. Biodun Adedipe, speaking at the 2nd Business Journal Fintech & Financial Inclusion Roundtable 2025 in Lagos, argues exactly that: technology-driven financial services can be the bridge from informal survival to formal […]
AI Adoption in Nigeria Surges to 93% — 84% of Firms Say AI Strengthened Privacy, Zoho Report Shows
Nigeria is quietly rewriting the playbook for AI adoption. A new report commissioned by Zoho and produced by Arion Research finds that 93% of Nigerian organisations have adopted AI, and rather than weakening data protections, 84% say AI has strengthened their privacy measures. That combination — rapid AI uptake paired with stronger privacy controls — […]
Plex Data Breach: Why You Should Reset Your Password Now — And How to Harden Your Account
Plex says an unauthorized party accessed a database containing emails, usernames, hashed passwords, and authentication data. While Plex believes the impact is limited, users should reset their passwords immediately and sign out connected devices to block any active sessions. The short version Plex confirmed that an unauthorized third party accessed a subset of customer data […]
Windows 11 SSD Failures: Phison Says Early Firmware — Not Microsoft — Is to Blame
If your feed blew up this week with headlines blaming Microsoft for “bricking” SSDs after Windows 11 updates, you’re not alone. Social posts and tech videos showed drives failing after Microsoft’s KB5063878 and KB5062660 patches — but the story just took a twist. Phison, the SSD-controller maker behind many popular drives, says the real culprit […]
Flock Safety Wants to Blanket the U.S. in AI Cameras — Can Tech Really Solve Crime?
What if every street corner, business, and neighborhood in America was under constant watch — not by humans, but by artificial intelligence? That’s the ambitious (and controversial) vision of Flock Safety, a $7.5 billion startup betting that surveillance at scale could all but eliminate crime by 2035. Whether that’s bold innovation or dystopian overreach depends […]
Google’s Ironwood TPU Breaks Shared-Memory Records — Built for AI Inference at Planet Scale
Google just set a new high-water mark for shared-memory AI systems. Its Ironwood TPU platform, unveiled at Hot Chips 2025 after a preview at Google Cloud Next ’25, scales to 9,216 chips and exposes a stunning 1.77PB of directly addressable HBM. That makes Ironwood not only Google’s most powerful supercomputer to date, but a signal […]
Nvidia Grabs 94% GPU Market Share — Why AMD Is Struggling to Keep Up
Jon Peddie Research’s latest numbers show Nvidia’s dominance has never been stronger. Here’s why AMD is losing ground—and what it means for gamers and the PC market. The Big Picture: Nvidia’s Market Share Hits 94% Nvidia has done it again. According to new data from Jon Peddie Research (JPR), the company now controls a staggering […]
Nepal Blocks Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X: What the Social Media Shutdown Means for Users and Platforms
Big move in a small market with big implications: Nepal has instructed internet providers to block major social networks — including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter) — after the companies missed a new local registration deadline. The decision has sparked immediate pushback from press freedom groups and revived fears of broader internet censorship […]