Elon Musk’s Brazilian Battle: A Free Speech Fight with a Twist Posted by By 9jatechblog Team September 3, 2024Posted inApp, RegulationNo Comments The Brazilian high court has upheld a ban on X (formerly Twitter) for failing to…
Workpay Secures $5 Million Series A Funding to Revolutionize HR and Payroll in Africa Posted by By 9jatechblog Team September 3, 2024Posted inAppNo Comments Workpay, a cloud-based HR, payroll, and benefits platform for African businesses, has raised $5 million…
Bluesky Soars as X’s Brazilian Shutdown Fuels Exponential Growth Posted by By 9jatechblog Team September 3, 2024Posted inAppNo Comments Bluesky has experienced a surge in new users, gaining over 2 million in just four…
NCC Unveils New Telecom QoS Rules Posted by By 9jatechblog Team September 2, 2024Posted inNews, TelecommunicationNo Comments The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced new QoS regulations with specific standards for 2G,…
Meta Scraps High-End Mixed Reality Headset: A Sign of Shifting Priorities in the VR/AR Race? Posted by By 9jatechblog Team August 24, 2024Posted inInternetNo Comments Meta has cancelled plans to develop a high-end mixed reality headset, code-named La Jolla, which…
Former OpenAI Researchers Slam Company’s Opposition to California’s AI Safety Bill Posted by By 9jatechblog Team August 24, 2024Posted inAINo Comments Two former OpenAI researchers, who resigned over safety concerns, criticized their former employer's opposition to…
Starlink Cracks Down on Resellers: New “Outside Region Fee” Aims to Stop Dish Arbitrage Posted by By 9jatechblog Team August 23, 2024Posted inInternetNo Comments Starlink is introducing a new "outside region fee" to discourage people from purchasing its satellite…
Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation Empowers Aspiring Entrepreneurs with Cutting-Edge Training and Support Posted by By 9jatechblog Team August 23, 2024Posted inNewsNo Comments The Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation (LSEF) Centre at Imo State University Owerri has empowered its…
Bolt Cracks Down on “Fake Ride” Trend: A Digital Feud Between Nigeria and South Africa Hits the Road Posted by By 9jatechblog Team August 22, 2024Posted inApp, TravelNo Comments Ride-hailing app Bolt has blocked accounts and restricted intercountry ride requests after a trend emerged…
Nigeria Computer Society Conference Emphasizes Collaboration for a Smart Economy Posted by By 9jatechblog Team August 22, 2024Posted inNewsNo Comments The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) International Conference 2024, themed "Technological Innovation for a Smart Economy,"…
Google Strikes Deal with California Lawmakers: $250 Million for Newsrooms, But Critics See it as a “Secret Deal” Posted by By 9jatechblog Team August 22, 2024Posted inInternetNo Comments Google has reached an agreement with California lawmakers to pay newsrooms in the state $250…
Nigeria’s SEC Clarifies: Crypto Licenses Still Pending, Major Policy Shift in the Works Posted by By 9jatechblog Team August 21, 2024Posted incryptocurrencyNo Comments Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has denied issuing any crypto licenses, despite reports suggesting…