We’re in a new era for laptops. Here’s what you need to know before buying one this year While laptops haven’t exactly been advancing by leaps and bounds over the last few years, the industry has finally gotten interesting again. As we close out 2025 and head into 2026, I’veContinue Reading
Google is testing server-side Gemini checks that kick in only on suspicious pages, adding another scam filter without scanning everything you open. Chrome may soon get a new scam-fighting upgrade that leans on Gemini. Google is testing Gemini antiscam protection in Chrome as an extra check that kicks in only after the browser alreadyContinue Reading
The speed at which a phone battery charges may be a deciding factor for some people when buying a specific device. The idea is that the less time you spend charging the handset, the better the experience. Also, a quick top-up session can restore more energy, which can be veryContinue Reading
Meta has started rolling out a new WhatsApp lockdown-style security feature designed to protect journalists, public figures, and other high-risk individuals from sophisticated threats, including spyware attacks. Known as “Strict Account Settings,” this new feature builds on already existing end-to-end encryption by adding extreme safeguards for users who require heightenedContinue Reading
This is one of the worst Windows security update bugs in recent memory. A few Windows 11 users have been affected by a bug from the latest Windows 11 security update, which resulted in their PCs refusing to turn on. According to an AskWoody forum post, there were reports that some devices encountered an “UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME”Continue Reading
About two years ago, Google practically force-fed artificial intelligence to the masses when it began showing AI-generated responses to people’s questions at the top of search results. Now the company is taking a similar tack by adding AI into another ubiquitously used service, Google Mail. Google this month began rollingContinue Reading
OpenAI is offering an easy way to regain full access if you can prove your age. OpenAI first announced plans to introduce an automated age-prediction system for ChatGPT in September last year, aimed at helping the AI chatbot distinguish between teens and adults. After testing it in select countries over the past few months,Continue Reading
The global RAM (computer memory) crisis is getting worse — and Nigerians are likely to feel it more sharply in 2026 through higher prices for laptops, desktops, and even smartphones. Here’s what’s happening, in simple terms 👇 The United States government has warned two of the world’s biggest memory chipContinue Reading
Meta’s Threads has now reportedly surpassed its rival X (formerly Twitter) in daily mobile usage globally. Market intelligence firm Similarweb, as reported by TechCrunch, has revealed a significant shift in the social media landscape. As of January 7, 2026, Meta’s Threads recorded an estimated 141.5 million daily active users onContinue Reading
Here is the solution If you’re trying to shut down your Windows 11 PC but it just won’t do it, here is a solution. Last Tuesday, Microsoft released the first ‘Patch Tuesday’ updates of the year for Windows 11 and Windows 10. What the release notes don’t say is that the update also reportedlyContinue Reading