Apple to Raise App Store Prices in Some Countries in Europe, Asia

Apple to Raise App Store Prices in Some Countries in Europe, Asia

Apple Inc said on Tuesday it will raise the prices of apps and in-app purchases on its App Store from next month in all of the eurozone and some countries in Asia and South America. The new prices, excluding auto-renewable subscriptions, will be effective as early as Oct. 5, Apple said in a blog post….

Meet Japan’s Cyborg Cockroach, Coming to a Disaster Area Near You

Meet Japan’s Cyborg Cockroach, Coming to a Disaster Area Near You

If an earthquake strikes in the not-too-distant future and survivors are trapped under tonnes of rubble, the first responders to locate them could be swarms of cyborg cockroaches. That’s a potential application of a recent breakthrough by Japanese researchers who demonstrated the ability to mount “backpacks” of solar cells and electronics on the bugs and…

Tesla Robot Walks, Waves, But Doesn’t Show off Complex Tasks

Tesla Robot Walks, Waves, But Doesn’t Show off Complex Tasks

An early prototype of Tesla Inc.’s proposed Optimus humanoid robot slowly and awkwardly walked onto a stage, turned, and waved to a cheering crowd at the company’s artificial intelligence event Friday. But the basic tasks by the robot with exposed wires and electronics — as well as a later, next generation version that had to…

Nigeria Sues Facebook Owner Meta for N30bn Over ‘Unapproved Adverts’

Nigeria Sues Facebook Owner Meta for N30bn Over ‘Unapproved Adverts’

The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria says it has lodged a suit against Meta Platforms Incorporated (owners of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp platforms) and its agent AT3 Resources Limited at the Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial Division. According to a statement on Tuesday by the apex regulatory body for Nigeria’s advertising ecosystem, ARCON is seeking…

Software update VS Upgrade; What is the difference?

Software update VS Upgrade; What is the difference?

Should you upgrade or update the software on your smartphone and computer? Here’s what you should know about software upgrade vs. updates and their benefits! Is it time for a software upgrade or update on your smartphone or computer? We’ve all been burned by an update that didn’t deliver like it said it would, or…

Top 5 cyber security mistakes that leave your data at risk

Top 5 cyber security mistakes that leave your data at risk

The global damage of cybercrime has risen to an average of$11 MILLION USD per minute, which is a cost of $190,000 each second. 60% of small and mid-sized companies that have a data breach end up closing their doors within six months because they can’t afford the costs. The costs of falling victim to a cyberattack…

Why you should hire only professionals to repair your computer

Why you should hire only professionals to repair your computer

When it comes to computer repair, most people tend to try and take matters in their own hands by choosing a DIY route to troubleshoot the problem. In most instances, that do-it-yourself approach leads to greater problems, especially when the problem relates to the hardware. Moreover, many of them do not have the right equipment…

How to upgrade to Windows 11 22H2 with Installation Assistant

How to upgrade to Windows 11 22H2 with Installation Assistant

If you already have the original release of Windows 11 or the latest version of Windows 10, you can use the “Installation Assistant” to upgrade to Windows 11 22 H2 if your device isn’t getting the feature update through Windows Update. The tool’s purpose is to update computers to the new version of Windows 11 when they are…

Windows 11 22H2 release date is on September 20

Windows 11 22H2 release date is on September 20

Windows 11 version 22H2 (2022 Update) is the next major refresh of the Microsoft desktop operating system. Codenamed “Sun Valley 2,” the feature update will continue updating the desktop interface, bringing back previously removed features, and introducing new features and improvements. Although we are still days away from the release date, Microsoft is done adding…