Weekly Tech Roundup for September 8, 2023
by Olaoluwa Ogunleye ·
We bring you some interesting tech-update that will improve your knowledge of technology. Take a seat and enjoy this week’s tech update.
Tech snippets
China bans some central government officials from using iPhones at work most of it due to national security protection read more below to understand the full reason behind this. – Oluwadamilola Akinrinmade
Apple is set to introduce an affordable MacBook aimed squarely at challenging the Chromebook’s dominance. This move promises to make the MacBook accessible to the average tech enthusiast in the near future. – Samuel Ekele
For Python folks who love Django. – Collins Emmanuel
Vodafone and Amazone are set to partner with Project Kuiper together to compete both in Africa and Europe with elon musk starlink ISP company. – Bello Ridwan
If you suspect that your Mac has been hacked, it’s important to take action as soon as possible to minimise the damage done by malicious actors. By following the steps, you can help protect your data and keep your Mac safe. – Gambo Ibrahim
The use of AI in surveillance and decision-making processes has raised concerns over privacy, bias, and potentials for creating echo chambers and spreading disinformation, undermining the integrity of democratic processes which prompt calls for ethical regulations and responsible AI development. – Peter Pankyes
As Figma is one of the most powerful tools for User design, here are some plug inside with make designing easier. – Fathia Alliu
ChatGPT, the AI chatbot by OpenAI, experienced its third consecutive monthly decline in website visits in August, but signs of improvement are emerging, as reported by Similarweb. – Chinonso Aneke
Apple on Thursday released security updates to patch two reported vulnerabilities that were found. These vulnerabilities are called the zero-day bugs because they were unknown at the time Apple find out about them. – Hadizat Abdulhakieem
As a UX designer, there are rules to follow. One of them is Miller’s rule which says always organise your information into categories of 7 + or – 2. E.g. your features can be that category. Because the human brain can remember fewer numbers of items. Check the link for more details. – Lawal Sofiyat Olabisi
Gen Ai has really brought ease to image generation in graphics design. – Josephine Effa
A Turkish cryptocurrency boss and his two siblings have been jailed for 11,196 years each for defrauding investors of millions of dollars. Faruk Fatih Ozer, 29, fled to Albania in 2021 with investor assets after his Thodex exchange suddenly collapsed. He was extradited back to Turkey in June and found guilty of money laundering, fraud and organised crime. – Jackson Jackson
