Digital
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21Phones losing WhatsApp support effective 1st November
Every now and then, WhatsApp updates arrive for many users from its official site or in the play store. It is in...
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58Report on the futile Social media usage in 2021 Uganda polls
Social media has changed the way we communicate, right from using direct messaging to sharing other content such as videos and images....
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601 in 2 visible Ugandan women experienced online violence
Although the growth of internet users has brought about social and economic benefits on a global scale, significant harms such as online...
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52Jumia, Centenary Bank partner on the 5 For 5 Jackpot drive
Jumia Uganda and Centenary Bank have announced a partnership to incentivize the use of the bank’s cashless payments options of CenteVisa and...
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51Assessing ‘Digital Diplomacy’ on social media in Uganda
The 2021 Social Media Conference kicked off in high gear, with the virtual event taking centre stage to discuss the growing relevance...
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48How eCommerce logistics networks support local businesses
Logistics is crucial for any economy to develop and Uganda is one of the countries that are experiencing positive growth in this...
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59With MoKash, NCBA is the biggest accounts holder in Uganda
The second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic has left the majority of Ugandan businesses and even individuals in desperate need of a...
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51Ethiopia begins developing its own social media platform
Ethiopia has begun developing its own social media platform to rival Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp, though it does not plan to block...
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84Why OnlyFans is banning porn content on its platform
For starters, forgive me for admitting that it is only today that I learn that OnlyFans is not a pornographic content website....
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53The topics to discuss at the Social Media Conference 2021
The Uganda Social Media Conference 2021 is almost here! The event, which is organized by the Uganda country office of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung,...
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65Who are the speakers at the 2021 Social Media Conference?
We are days away from the 2021 Uganda Social Media Conference that is organized by Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) in Uganda & South Sudan....
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30How to check for UACE Results 2020 on your phone
The 2020 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) Results have been released by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB). The 2020 Examinations...
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101How to bank via WhatsApp with Absa Bank Kenya
Absa Bank Kenya has launched an innovation that allows its customers to access their bank accounts and transact via WhatsApp. The innovation...
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197New GOtv Uganda prices effective September 2021
GOtv Uganda is a sister company to DStv, one of the leading pay-TV providers in Uganda. The pay-tv is a cheaper alternative...
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484New DStv Uganda prices effective September 2021
DStv Uganda has announced an increase in its package pricing effective 1st September 2021. The brand that boasts of a strong reputation...
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405eMedia, MTN SA partner to launch eVOD streaming service
The streaming service market seems to have so many players joining in every other instance. The latest deal on the market is...
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286KAS Uganda announces the 2021 Social Media Conference
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Uganda and South Sudan has announced the 6th Edition of its flagship convening “The Uganda Social Media Conference”. The conference which...
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117Twitter now lets you log-in and sign-up with Google and Apple
Twitter is adding two additional ways for people to log in to their accounts. With the latest update, you can use your...
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93What is Huawei Petal One and how much does it cost?
Huawei recently launched an all-in-one subscription package for Huawei Cloud, video, and music services. The service, called Huawei Petal One, integrates the three...
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77Netflix is working on a videogames unit
Netflix is seriously working on a videogames unit in a time when it’s posting weak subscriber growth. This is amid growing competition...
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88Nigeria wants DStv, GoTV and StarTimes to use pay-as-you-go model
The Nigerian House of Representatives has approved a new plan to slash the price of cable TV services in the country in...
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86How to send a message in Clubhouse Backchannel
Social audio app, Clubhouse has started rolling out an update that brings a new direct messaging feature called Backchannel. The new feature...
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101Huawei partners with Mondia Pay to expand digital payments
Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) has inked a partnership with Mondia Pay a digital payment provider, that is set to provide Ooredoo Algeria...
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99Huawei integrates M-Pesa as a payment option in AppGallery
Huawei Mobile Services has announced the integration of Safaricom’s M-Pesa as a payment option on its AppGallery. This basically implies that you...
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93TikTok Resumes: Applying for jobs on the video app
TikTok has launched a new feature aimed at encouraging its community to use its app to apply for jobs. Dubbed TikTok Resumes,...
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138Google is replacing APK format with AAB. How will this work?
Google recently made up its mind to make AAB the default app package in place of Android Package or APK application format for...
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117Twitter is giving away 140 free NFTs. Here’s how to get them
Twitter created a long thread highlighting seven unique pieces of artwork that it is giving away to 140 random users that interact with the...
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109Business email compromise: A case study of Hushpuppi
Business email compromise (BEC) crimes are so rampant and make quite a lot of news on the global scene. It is just...
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Netflix launches new mobile-only plan for Sub-Saharan Africa
Netflix, the world’s biggest streaming video provider, is doubling down on its efforts to grow its market share in sub-Saharan Africa by...
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136Windows 11 is free. But who is eligible to get it?
As promised, Microsoft officially unveiled its new Windows 11. Much as we expected much of what was announced, the best news of...
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121Twitter opens ‘Super Follows’ & ‘Ticketed Spaces’ to users
There have been numerous rumours of Twitter working on new monetization features. Much as the app has been free to all users...
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116Teach Google Assistant how to pronounce your name correctly
We all love our names or at least will opt for a nickname that we want to always be referred to. However,...
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182How to transfer PUBG Mobile data to Battlegrounds Mobile
Battlegrounds Mobile India is out in open beta. The game allows you to transfer pretty much all your data from PUBG Mobile...
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187How to Cancel your Showmax Subscription
Entertainment on the go is fun, and Showmax gives you numerous reasons to enjoy it. However, for one reason or another, you...
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163You can now make WhatsApp calls on KaiOS phones
KaiOS Technologies and WhatsApp released an update that enables WhatsApp calls for KaiOS-enabled devices worldwide. The new feature is available to millions...
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488KCB, Airtel Uganda partner to avail mobile financial solutions
KCB Bank Uganda and Airtel Uganda have today partnered to roll out a range of mobile financial solutions. For the ordinary Ugandan...
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297Online shopping in Uganda; 8 sure ways to get the best price!
To many people, we are already in the post-COVID era, yet in reality, COVID-19 is still a scare; so much that the...
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210How to download movies and series on ShowMax
It is normal to have a limited internet connection to watch all the entertainment on a streaming platform. Good enough, most of...
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Clubhouse on Android: Everything you need to know
If you have been using Clubhouse on Android already, then you may have been using an unofficial version of the app. Yes,...
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282REPORT: Are teams more productive while working remotely?
The inception of the Covid-19 vaccine has given dashing hopes, and perhaps a glimpse of things returning to normal. On the other...
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199How to find Netflix movies or TV shows through codes
Netflix offers you an option to search for category-wise content, but that might not be enough for you. So, when you tap...
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143DataFest 2021: Data In The Daily Life Patterns
A reunion of researchers, technology innovators, and enthusiasts has been held today to discuss the meaning and importance of data as a...
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201What is Netflix ‘Play Something’ and how do you use it?
Netflix has officially launched ‘Play Something’, a feature that will play a new series or film based on your tastes. It will...
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178SongBoost: A music airplay tracking app for Africa
For a musician, mileage is a key driving factor in their career. The further the music goes, the more satisfaction and energy...
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175Money Message: Nedbank’s WhatsApp payments innovation
Receiving money as soon as you ask for it, say in a text chat, is a joy! Innovations like WhatsApp banking were...
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171How to disable autoplay on Netflix
Talk of entertainment on the go and Netflix will come to mind. Yes, all the movies, series, documentaries on the streaming service...
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202Everything you need to know about Dogecoin
Any mention of the term cryptocurrency invites thoughts of Bitcoin. True, it is by far the most famous and valuable crypto out...
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Showmax cuts mobile plan prices. Here they are!
One thing the pandemic has taught us is to stream. Of course, it comes with time and costs. The former, we can...
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202Telegram now offers a direct download option for Android
If you have used Telegram before, that is on Android, you must have gotten it from your Play Store – if at...
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How to limit Netflix content for kids
Netflix, by far, is one of the best ways to entertain yourself. In addition, you do not have to worry about what...
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190Hotline: Facebook is testing its Clubhouse competitor
Clubhouse is on fire and before you know it, we shall have so many clones of it all over the place. Facebook...
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Clubhouse unveils a Payments feature. Here’s how it works
Audio chat app Clubhouse has begun rolling out a Payments feature. Dubbed Clubhouse Payments, it is the first monetization feature that the...
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188How to set who can comment on your Facebook posts
Sometimes it is necessary to control the comments that come up on the posts you make on social media. Yes, some sensitive...
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157PayPal now lets you “Checkout with Crypto”
PayPal recently rolled out a new “Checkout with Crypto” option on its platform. The feature lets anyone with a PayPal account that has...
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211
Here’s how to schedule a message on Telegram
There are things that can always wait, however much eager you are to get them done. It could be a Telegram message...
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Clubhouse isn’t on Android yet. What you see is malware
By now, you must have heard of used the audio chat app, Clubhouse. And if you are a user already, you should...
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167Zoom releases SDK to enable building video-based apps
Video conferencing platform Zoom has released its Video Software Development Kit (SDK) to the general public. The Zoom SDK enables developers to leverage...
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174Huawei Assistant now lets you follow Esports scores live
Huawei has confirmed that its smart virtual assistant, Huawei Assistant will support an Esports ‘card’. It will then provide the latest scores, results, and...
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155Visa plans to allow Bitcoin purchase, exchange on its network
Visa is planning to enable cryptocurrency buying and spending on its network, according to the payments company CEO Al Kelly. It is...
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182Instagram Lite is here, same fun for just 2MB
Having storage issues on your phone should not let you miss the fun that comes with social media. Yes, Facebook is assisting...
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173How to easily transfer your iCloud Photos collection to Google
Gone are the days when you had to manually download your iCloud Photos collection to transfer it to Google Photos. Apple has unveiled a new...
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218How to make WhatsApp voice and video calls on desktop
If you are always busy on your PC, you could be one of those that does all your WhatsApp business right there....
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211Huawei Petal Mail is now in beta testing
Just over a year back, Huawei filed the trademark for the Petal Mail, which could be a substitute for Google Mail (which...
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482How to add people to your Instagram ‘Live Rooms’
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, social media apps have seen an increase in usage especially for live streams. One of...
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199ePosta: Posta Uganda launches digital addressing system
It is a requirement for all companies to acquire and declare valid P.O. Box addresses prior to registration in Uganda. This has...
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How to automatically download movies on the Netflix app
3 years ago, Netflix first introduced Smart Downloads, an offline-viewing feature that pulls in the next episode of your favorite shows. Just...
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203Spotify is expanding to 80+ markets. Here’s the list
Spotify is on the verge of expanding and making its audio streaming subscription service available to over 80 new markets around the...
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348How to use Binance Express Mode to instantly trade crypto
Binance P2P has added the Express Mode for buying and selling crypto with Nigerian Naira. This is in an effort to further...
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371₿trust: Jack Dorsey, Jay Z partner on Bitcoin growth in Africa
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey announced on Twitter earlier today that he is starting a new Bitcoin endowment trust, named ₿trust, with the rapper Jay...
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409Phase-out of traditional Ugandan passports extended to 2022
The Ugandan government started issuing out International e-Passport to citizens in December 2018 and as a result stopped issuance of the traditional...
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393All you need to know about the IATA Travel Pass
Since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, so many industries were sent into forced retirement. One of these, yet key to the...
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TikTok to make under-16s’ accounts private by default
Short form video app, TikTok, is tightening the privacy settings of children’s accounts. This is in a move intended to improve child...
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484Everything you need to know about Discovery Plus
2021 won’t let you take any holidays when it comes to entertainment. The first streaming service to be launched in the new...
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407You can now buy Bitcoin in Nigeria via Binance cash transfer
Binance recently added a cash transfer feature that allows users with a Binance account to easily and freely transfer cash to anyone,...
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409Uchaguzi: An information platform on Uganda’s 2021 elections
The Ugandan Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, in partnership with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung and the electoral commission, has launched a Voter Information...
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358How to add a tweet to your Instagram Story
We are shifting from the tiresome process of taking screenshots of tweets and adding them to your Instagram Story. Yes! Twitter is currently...
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508Xoom now lets you send low-fee wallet transfers to Africa
PayPal’s money transfer arm Xoom is now offering customers in the U.S., U.K., Canada and Europe the ability to send secure funds to...
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492What is a Google People card and how do you create one?
Building an online presence is never an easy task. Are an influencer, entrepreneur, or freelancer that wants to be discovered, but find...
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380How to customize wallpapers for each of your WhatsApp chats
Over 2 billion users enjoy sending messages over WhatsApp, in the form of text, images, videos, and gifs. However, one of the...
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415Bitcoin now worth over $19, 000 for the first time in 3 Years
For the first time in close to 3 years, Bitcoin has crossed the $19, 000 mark. It is not surprising that this...
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418How to use WhatsApp Disappearing Messages on mobile and PC
WhatsApp disappearing messages feature is one of the latest from the company and you can now use it across all platforms. This...
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567How to buy & sell Bitcoin on Chipper Cash app
We have known Chipper Cash, as an African payments platform, for its instant transfer of money between accounts for free! However, we...
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485WorldRemit launches its WorldRemit Entrepreneurs Program
WorldRemit has launched its WorldRemit Entrepreneurs Program in Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, and Zimbabwe to support and empower small businesses to grow. WorldRemit argues...
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470CitiBank believes Bitcoin price could hit $318,000 by 2021
One of the most sensitive topics to discuss in day-today business is the Bitcoin price. As the markets are getting a lot...
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491Apple One: What is it and how do you sign up?
Apple recently launched Apple One, an all-in-one subscription plan that should save you money if you’re fully integrated into the ecosystem. If...
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377How to enable the Truecaller Call reason feature
Truecaller is by far widely used for caller-identification, call-blocking, flash-messaging, and call-recording. Almost everyone that uses the app does so to access...
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How to pay for Showmax using MTN Mobile Money
MultiChoice Uganda has partnered with MTN Uganda to add the latter’s mobile money payment service as an option for Showmax internet-based TV...
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569XClub app review: Connections, gaming and winning
Being part of an online forum comes with so many benefits, individual and social. But when it involves winning and gaming, the...
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511Jumia Uganda unveils the 2020 Food Index
In the middle of the ongoing Jumia Food Festival, the company has released the 2020 food index depicting the state of the...
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438
Netflix ends free trials. Here’s why!
There is no doubt that the lockdown, resulting from the coronavirus pandemic, has kept people at home globally. With one of the...
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How to safely send money to Uganda using WorldRemit
With approximately 660,000 Ugandans in the diaspora, the remittance industry has witnessed an increase in money being sent to families and friends...
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466
Difference between Mobile only and Standard plans on Showmax
As a new subscriber, when you sign up for Showmax, you have the option to choose between the mobile and standard versions...
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328Google Play Pass launched in 24 new countries.
Google Play Pass is a monthly subscription service that allows you exclusive access to a variety of games and other apps on...
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396How to record your Google Meet video meeting
The times have changed, and you no longer have to meet face to face with colleagues and partners to discuss business. With...
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414Google TV: What to know about the new smart-TV interface
Google, at its fall event, announced a number of new hardware and software products including the Pixel 5 and Google TV. We...
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499How to control participants on a Google Meet video call
Video conferencing has been the way to go in 2020 with scores of people pushed to stay at home to contain the...
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415How the Disney+ GroupWatch feature works
The lockdown has created a rather huge demand for shared viewing and watch parties. If you are an active Disney subscriber that...
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516What is the new Adobe Liquid Mode and how can you use it?
Adobe recently launched its new Liquid Mode, a primary step in its vision to “fundamentally change the way people consume digital documents.”...
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468How to set Gmail as your default mail app on iOS 14
iOS 14 is a unique offering for an operating system. The new system finally lets you easily set your own default apps...
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500How I lost €4k in a Facebook scam after clicking an ad
This is a story of someone that was scammed after clicking a Facebook ad. The moral of the story is: Don’t click...
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479YouTube is rolling out ‘YouTube Shorts’ to take on TikTok
YouTube is rolling out YouTube Shorts, a short-form video feature called to compete with the popular social media platform TikTok. The feature,...
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428What is Facebook Watch Together and how does it work?
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen streaming services adopt interesting technology such as the similar co-viewing features. While many users could have expected...