Gokada launched in Nigeria in 2018 as a ride-hailing startup, with a focus on Lagos at the time. However, the sudden ban on commercial motorcycle activities in Lagos by the Lagos State government forced the startup to shut down its ride-hailing operations and pivot into other areas like logistics and food delivery. It Launched “ Gsend “, its logistics business, and “ Gshop “, its food delivery platform. Since its pivot in 2020, Gokada claims it has crossed over $100 million in annual transaction value and says it has now helped more than 30,000 merchants on its platform to execute over 1 million food delivery and e-commerce orders within Lagos....

The way we interact with the web is constantly evolving, and artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly important role in shaping that evolution. Google Chrome , the world’s most popular web browser, is taking a major leap forward by integrating three innovative generative AI features: AI-powered Tab Grouping, Custom Themes with AI, and AI Writing Assistant. These features, currently in the experimental stage, promise to make browsing more personalized, efficient, and even creative ....

The Google Pixel Watch is Google’s first attempt at the smartwatch space and while they’ve been in the business of making Android for smartphones and Wear OS for companion watches, they’ve not been making their own watches until 2022. While the Pixel Watch 2 is already out at this point, it is a little hard to get your hands on the same around these parts of the world and I had to jump through a couple of hoops just to get my hands on a unit here in Kenya....

If you are an Android user, there is a high possibility that the Google Play Store is your go-to place for any app you need. Besides stemming from the same company as Android itself, it comes preloaded with most smartphones so it is basically your only available option from the get-go. Just recently, Google Play Store had to take down 85 adware apps and before that, it took down seven stalkerware apps....

In April 2013, Google Kenya in conjunction with Equity Bank kenya launched BebaPay . The problem that BebaPay set out to solve was the unnecessary worries about running out of change amid a bus journey and also misplacement of bus tickets and receipts. One needed to pre-load money onto their BebaPay card, and swipe or tap it on the card reader when boarding a bus to pay for their journey. Also BebaPay used smart cards powered by Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which meant that payments could take place offline....

If you have noticed, Smart TVs now park more connectivity ports than ever before in similar ways to your computer. And this is no mistake. TVs aren’t those self-contained boxes which you just sit and watch. That was TV in my Dad’s generation or while I was growing up. Now TVs connect to devices around the home and to the internet to make your entertainment experience just more than watching old school television....

Hellofood the online food ordering portal has launched an improved and uniform web design for all its portals in all their countries of operation. In their press release, Hellofood noted that the website, has been built with user needs in mind aiming to provide a seamless user experience, showcasing its vast network of restaurants in an immersive and visual way. Some key features of the website include a cleaner and more attractive design, a more engaging and interactive user experience with enhanced search and navigation....

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to get started with cutting or trimming videos with VLC. You just need VLC installed on your machine and this method works regardless of the machine. It applies to both Macs and Windows. Related: Top 5 Video Editing Apps for Android Smartphones and Tablets Start the App: Open the video you want to cut with VLC Media Player. Find Advanced Controls : Advanced Control s can be accessed by selecting “View” from the menu ....

The first batch of Android Go devices have been underwheliming to say the least. We have seen manufacturers from the likes of Infinix , Nokia and Alcatel try their hands on the Android software meant for entry-level devices. All these have something in common, unimpressive specs, uninteresting build quality and low specs to match. ASUS is throwing its hat in the ring with the ZenFone Live with hopes of stirring things up a little bit....

In 2019, Netflix launched a mobile-only plan in India and Malaysia. After the launch, we asked questions on if we are to expect the same plan type in Africa. Well, fast forward to July 2021, Netflix has launched a mobile-only plan in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and other SSA countries. Usually, new mobile-only plans on Netflix are cheaper than the standard plans and also stream shows and movies at a lesser quality....

Following our unboxing and first impressions , and full review , of the Tecno Camon 17 smartphone, we decided to do a ‘special features’ edition. The Camon 17 comes with a number of features that you might not easily find on other devices of its range. Some of these features are only exclusive to Tecno devices. When critically observed, these special features of the Camon 17 device prove to be very useful to the user....

Growing up, I always wondered if I could one day turn off my room light just by clapping or at the snap of my finger. All of that thinking was just for the fun of it. Technology has, however, evolved since then: Everyone is now talking about and making attempts to turn their homes into smart ones. Smart speakers, smart displays, smart plugs, and smart light bulbs are a good starting point if want to begin the smart home journey....

Smartphone users increase year on year and buying a smartphone often comes with the question of how long it will last. Irrespective of whether it is an iPhone or Android, the average life expectancy of a smartphone is about 3 years and this is due to several factors in play. While some smartphones might exceed 3 years, there are some due to human factors that do not even last up to that....

“Brilliant” is the one word I can use to describe this move. This is simply because I’ve had awful experiences with my local bank that I won’t disclose when it comes to customer care support. In fact, my local bank doesn’t even have a customer care email line that I can use to remotely reach them for support. But one bank — centenary bank — has gone on to out-innovate itself and the competition....

Related : How to Change Password on Your MacBook Go to the Amazon website in your browser, then visit the Your Account page by clicking the dropdown button at the top of the page. In Your Account , select Login & security . Next to Password , select Edit . You will then need to enter your current password in the Current password field and then enter your new password twice....

We have already looked at what Zapier can do! We also have an article on Typeform and many related things. In this article, we shall learn how to connect the two to automate some boring stuff. So without wasting time; let’s get going already. So what we shall do is basically a trigger on one end if something happens on the other side. Here are the steps to connect and integrate your Typeform with Gmail using Zapier....

Have you ever wished you could copy the text contents of an image? Or perhaps you want to send the content of a textbook to a friend without having to type out the entire content? Thanks to some apps on the Google Play Store, you can extract text from printed materials (newspapers, books, magazines, products, etc.) by taking a picture of the material. Subsequently, you can share the extracted text on other apps, convert to PDF and translate to PDF....

Sometimes, conveying your thoughts on Twitter requires more than just one tweet. And to convey them appropriately in more than a tweet , you will need the tweets to be connected. This makes it easier for other users to follow the story or narration you’re trying to create. The easiest way for this is to create a twitter thread. What is a Twitter Thread? A Twitter thread is a series of connected tweets that tend to tell a story....

You can easily find your laptop’s specs, in-depth information on the hardware components, as well as what the features on it are. Whether you are using Windows or macOS, you can easily check your computer’s specifications to see what it packs. In this guide, we’ll show you how to check your PC’s specifications on Windows, mac0S, and Linux (Ubuntu). How to Check Laptop Specs on Windows 10 Press the Windows button on your keyboard or click on the start menu and then click on Settings ....

The AirPods are very useful but because of their nature, they can get lost easily. Especially when there’s no case that attaches it to the owner’s body. However, the good news is that you can find your lost AirPods with your iPhone if they’re connected. This is using the FindMy app on your iPhone. In this post, we’ll take you through two routes you can use to find your lost AirPods....