In a compelling call to action, Liberian ICT professional Dr. Darren Wilkins emphasizes the urgent need for the Liberian government to invest in and leverage Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for a more productive economy. Dr. Wilkins warns that failure to prioritize ICT investment may lead to the country relying on external sources, like Ghana, […]
Tesla’s long-awaited Cybertruck has finally made its debut, entering a fiercely competitive pickup truck market dominated by the likes of Ford, Rivian Automotive, and General Motors. Despite being two years behind schedule and arriving with a price tag over 50% higher than initially touted, the Cybertruck promises to carve a unique niche in the electric […]
In a move to streamline its user base and enhance data security, Google has announced a significant policy change that will come into effect on December 1, 2023. Starting from this date, Google will initiate the deletion of inactive accounts that have not been used for a period of two years or more. This decision […]
In a momentous occasion that will be etched in aviation history, Abner Yonly, the first Black pilot, successfully completed a solo transatlantic flight in a single-engine aircraft, marking a remarkable milestone in the world of aviation. The journey, accomplished in a 1976 Beechcraft Sundowner, culminated with Yonly’s historic touchdown in Liberia, making him the first […]
The Liberian General Elections of 2023 witnessed a significant shift in the political landscape, not only in terms of the candidates but also in the way information was disseminated. The impact of social media and citizens journalism played a pivotal role, ultimately leading to the election of Ambassador Joseph Nyumah Boakai as the President of […]
In a groundbreaking move that combined political strategy with modern technology, former Finance Minister and Gbarpolu County Senator Amara Konneh orchestrated a successful campaign for President-elect Amb. Joseph Nyumah Boakai in Liberia. Amara Konneh, recognizing the power of data analysis, assembled a team of skilled data scientists and employed Excel spreadsheets to gain insights into […]
Meta will be shutting down its newsletter platform, Bulletin, “by early 2023,” according to a statement emailed to The Verge by spokesperson Morgan White. A report from The New York Times says that Meta sent creators on the platform an email letting them know that the service would be going away. Meta announced Bulletin in June 2021, pitching it as a […]
Elon Musk will actually buy Twitter — for real this time — at $54.20 a share. Musk confirmed the offer in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In the SEC filing, he says he will “proceed to closing of the transaction” on the terms he negotiated with Twitter in April, as long as the […]
Scam apps on the App Store aren’t new. While Apple says the App Store is a “place you can trust” and this is why the iPhone shouldn’t open space for third-party stores, developer Kosta Eleftheriou highlights every now and then how the Cupertino company must do more to protect its users from scam apps as […]
Robert Hale became a billionaire capitalizing on the technology Alexander Graham Bell patented in 1876. But time’s up, and now the 21st century is calling. “Good fun, good fun!” bellows Rob Hale on a recent Friday morning. It’s 6:30 a.m., and two dozen employees of Granite Telecommunications have gathered for one of their CEO’s favorite rituals: […]