ArtOfficial…the FIRST independent online auction platform for digital artists I am happy to announce the official launch of ArtOfficial. I teamed up with Vito Schnabel, Founder of Vito Schnabel Gallery, to launch the first ever independent online auction platform created by a gallery to offer NFT and digital artwork by internationally acclaimed artists. This is a...
Month: <span>September 2021</span>
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Piers Morgan to Host a Global Show on New Channel talkTV
News Corp has announced it is starting a new news channel next year, which it says will “offer a mix of programming from our stable of household brands, proper hourly news bulletins, documentaries, entertainment and more”. Piers Morgan has revealed his next presenting job will be for new television channel talkTV – which is being...
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China Officials Halt all Crypto-Currency Transactions
Why governments across the world are scared of Cryptocurrencies? and they think bitcoin is a boogeyman. The Chinese government banned all crypto transactions and plans to root out all mining of digital assets, delivering the toughest blow yet to the industry. Crypto-related transactions will be considered illicit financial activity, including services provided by off-shore exchanges,...
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Nigerian Businesses can now Transact and Accepts Apple Pay on Paystack
The Nigerian fintech firm Paystack came out to announced that is launching pay with Apple Pay on its platform. In a statement the company said the integration is “the fastest, secure way for Nigerian businesses to accept international payments.” Speaking to TechCrunch, Khadijah Abu, the head of product expansion at Paystack said, “we’re the first...
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LG is Acquiring Israeli Cybersecurity Startup Cybellum for 240 Million
LG Electronics announced that is acquiring Cybellum, an Israeli automotive cybersecurity specialists that detects and assesses vulnerabilities in connected vehicles services and hardware by way of a ‘digital twin’ approach. The former electronics market leader makes a move in the cybersecurity as they see a potential growth in the security sector. What the deal includes? ...
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Cristiano Ronaldo Reclaimed Top spot as the World’s Highest-paid Soccer Player from Messi
Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has reclaimed top spot in the list of the world’s highest-paid soccer players from Lionel Messi, according to Forbes. Ronaldo, 36, rejoined United from Juventus in August after 12 years away, while Messi has swapped boyhood club Barcelona to join Paris St Germain. Forbes said Ronaldo, among the world’s most popular...
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Golf legend Tiger Woods Releases 10,000 NFTs
Golf legend Tiger Woods is taking a swing at non-fungible tokens (NFTs) with the release of his first collection. According to USA Today, on Sept. 21 Woods released 10,000 NFTs through Autograph — a NFT platform co-founded by Super Bowl champion Tom Brady. “The intersection of sports and technology is such an interesting space to me, and I’m thrilled to partner...
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Multichoice Launched DStv Internet Services in South Africa
Multichoice now offers internet services called DSTV Internet. Business Tech reports, Multichoice has launched DStv Internet, a fixed wireless access service that offers internet services using a SIM card and Wi-Fi router. According to Multichoice, the service is targeting users who do not have fibre in their residential area but want to access the internet...
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Netflix Acquired Iconic Roald Dahl Story Company
Netflix has acquired the Roald Dahl Story Company (RDSC) and rights to the author’s entire catalog, including classics like Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, Matilda and James and the Giant Peach, the company announced. The company statement reads, “We’re excited to announce that the Roald Dahl Story Company (RDSC) and Netflix are joining forces to bring some of the world’s...
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Apple is working on Mental Health Monitoring Using iPhone Data
Apple Inc is reportedly working on a mechanism to help detect and diagnose conditions such as depression, anxiety while using iPhone. According to The Wall Street Journal, researchers hope that analysis of data such as mobility, sleep patterns and how people type could spot behaviours associated with those conditions. The company plans to use other...