Do you remember when having a great website was enough? Now, people are getting answers from Siri, Google search snippets, and mobile apps, not just our websites. Forward-thinking organizations have adopted an omnichannel content strategy, whose mission is to reach audiences across multiple digital channels and platforms. But how do you set up a content management system (CMS) to reach your audience now and in the future? I learned the hard way that creating a content model—a definition of content types, attributes, and relationships that let people and systems understand content—with my more familiar design-system thinking would capsize my customer’s omnichannel content strategy. You can avoid that outcome by creating content models that are semantic and that also connect related content…
Antiracist economist Kim Crayton says that “intention without strategy is chaos.” We’ve discussed how our biases, assumptions, and inattention toward marginalized and vulnerable groups lead to dangerous and unethical tech—but what, specifically, do we need to do to fix it? The intention to make our tech safer is not enough; we need a strategy. This chapter will equip you with that plan of action. It covers how to integrate safety principles into your design work in order to create tech that’s safe, how to convince your stakeholders that this work is necessary, and how to respond to the critique that what we actually need is more diversity. (Spoiler: we do, but diversity alone is not the antidote to fixing unethical, unsafe tech.) The process for inclusive safety When you are designing for…
In the 1950s, many in the elite running community had begun to believe it wasn’t possible to run a mile in less than four minutes. Runners had been attempting it since the late 19th century and were beginning to draw the conclusion that the human body simply wasn’t built for the task. But on May 6, 1956, Roger Bannister took everyone by surprise. It was a cold, wet day in Oxford, England—conditions no one expected to lend themselves to record-setting—and yet Bannister did just that, running a mile in 3:59.4 and becoming the first person in the record books to run a mile in under four minutes. This shift in the benchmark had profound effects; the world now knew that the four-minute mile was possible. Bannister’s record lasted only forty-six days, when it was snatched away by Australian r…
We’ve been having conversations for thousands of years. Whether to convey information, conduct transactions, or simply to check in on one another, people have yammered away, chattering and gesticulating, through spoken conversation for countless generations. Only in the last few millennia have we begun to commit our conversations to writing, and only in the last few decades have we begun to outsource them to the computer, a machine that shows much more affinity for written correspondence than for the slangy vagaries of spoken language. Computers have trouble because between spoken and written language, speech is more primordial. To have successful conversations with us, machines must grapple with the messiness of human speech: the disfluencies and pauses, the gestures and body language, a…
I’m not sure when I first heard this quote, but it’s something that has stayed with me over the years. How do you create services for situations you can’t imagine? Or design products that work on devices yet to be invented? Flash, Photoshop, and responsive design When I first started designing websites, my go-to software was Photoshop. I created a 960px canvas and set about creating a layout that I would later drop content in. The development phase was about attaining pixel-perfect accuracy using fixed widths, fixed heights, and absolute positioning. Ethan Marcotte’s talk at An Event Apart and subsequent article “Responsive Web Design” in A List Apart in 2010 changed all this. I was sold on responsive design as soon as I heard about it, but I was also terrified. The pixel-perfect designs…
“Any comment?” is probably one of the worst ways to ask for feedback. It’s vague and open ended, and it doesn’t provide any indication of what we’re looking for. Getting good feedback starts earlier than we might expect: it starts with the request. It might seem counterintuitive to start the process of receiving feedback with a question, but that makes sense if we realize that getting feedback can be thought of as a form of design research. In the same way that we wouldn’t do any research without the right questions to get the insights that we need, the best way to ask for feedback is also to craft sharp questions. Design critique is not a one-shot process. Sure, any good feedback workflow continues until the project is finished, but this is particularly true for design because design wo…
Feedback, in whichever form it takes, and whatever it may be called, is one of the most effective soft skills that we have at our disposal to collaboratively get our designs to a better place while growing our own skills and perspectives. Feedback is also one of the most underestimated tools, and often by assuming that we’re already good at it, we settle, forgetting that it’s a skill that can be trained, grown, and improved. Poor feedback can create confusion in projects, bring down morale, and affect trust and team collaboration over the long term. Quality feedback can be a transformative force. Practicing our skills is surely a good way to improve, but the learning gets even faster when it’s paired with a good foundation that channels and focuses the practice. What are some foundationa…
Are you like me, reading about people fading away as they burn out, and feeling unable to relate? Do you feel like your feelings are invisible to the world because you’re experiencing burnout differently? When burnout starts to push down on us, our core comes through more. Beautiful, peaceful souls get quieter and fade into that distant and distracted burnout we’ve all read about. But some of us, those with fires always burning on the edges of our core, get hotter. In my heart I am fire. When I face burnout I double down, triple down, burning hotter and hotter to try to best the challenge. I don’t fade—I am engulfed in a zealous burnout. So what on earth is a zealous burnout? Imagine a woman determined to do it all. She has two amazing children whom she, along with her husband who is als…
This Person Does Not Exist is a website that generates human faces with a machine learning algorithm. It takes real portraits and recombines them into fake human faces. We recently scrolled past a LinkedIn post stating that this website could be useful “if you are developing a persona and looking for a photo.” We agree: the computer-generated faces could be a great match for personas—but not for the reason you might think. Ironically, the website highlights the core issue of this very common design method: the person(a) does not exist. Like the pictures, personas are artificially made. Information is taken out of natural context and recombined into an isolated snapshot that’s detached from reality. But strangely enough, designers use personas to inspire their design for the real world. …
Beyond the severe toll of the coronavirus pandemic, perhaps no other disruption has transformed user experiences quite like how the tethers to our formerly web-biased era of content have frayed. We’re transitioning to a new world of remote work and digital content. We’re also experimenting with unprecedented content channels that, not too long ago, elicited chuckles at the watercooler, like voice interfaces, digital signage, augmented reality, and virtual reality. Many factors are responsible. Perhaps it’s because we yearn for immersive spaces that temporarily resurrect the Before Times, or maybe it’s due to the boredom and tedium of our now-cemented stuck-at-home routines. But aural user experiences slinging voice content, and immersive user experiences unlocking new forms of interacting…
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Global collaboration will feature IBM SkillsBuild to deliver digital learning to women and youth
Andela, a global engineering talent outsourcing company launched in Nigeria in 2014 has secured a $200-million investment during a Series E funding round led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, the venture capital arm of Japanese mega-corp SoftBank. This latest funding round brings Andela’s total valuation to $1.5-billion, officially making it Africa’s fifth unicorn startup. According […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has officially launched its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) website for the eNaira. Last month, the CBN announced that it was working with Barbados-based fintech firm Bitt Inc as a technical partner to launch the West African country’s own digital coin. The eNaira is set to launch in October. […]
Cryptocurrency buying and selling platform Luno has conducted a survey of over 1000 of its customers in South Africa in August 2021, along with customers in the UK, Malaysia and Indonesia. Luno found that 82% of South Africans who hold cryptocurrency on its platform expect the bitcoin price to rise significantly, some believe as high […]
The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) says that it has less than three (3) days blood stock currently on hand as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on hospitals has stretched blood supplies in the country. SANBS has also been experiencing poor collection due to, among other challenges, low donor turnout to mobile blood […]
Ukheshe Technologies, a leading fintech enablement partner, has announced a new partnership with Chipper, one of Africa’s most valuable startups and the purveyor of the Chipper Cash app, to enhance and accelerate the rollout of Chipper’s digital payment offerings. Chipper’s new planned offerings through Ukheshe include free and unlimited P2P payments across South Africa, value-added […]
Fortinet, a global leader in broad, integrated, and automated cybersecurity solutions, today unveiled the 2021 Global State of Ransomware Report. The survey reveals most organizations are more concerned about ransomware than other cyber threats, it also reveals that ransomware grew 1070% year over year from 2020. “According to a recent FortiGuard Labs Global Threat Landscape […]
Amazon has revealed a new camera-equipped home robot that can patrol homes and investigate activity on your orders in a move that the billion-dollar tech giant is calling “a breakthrough for security and convenience.” The “Astro” robot as Amazon calls it is roughly 60cm tall and weighs around 9kgs. The motorised device can map out […]
Last week, South Africa’s Central Energy Fund (CEF) published its mid-month report showing that petrol prices in the country were set for a small decline in October to the brief relief of motorists who have been dealing with some of the highest fuel prices in SA’s history. However, the CEF stressed that the data was […]
In the field of enterprise IT, artificial intelligence (AI) is a buzzword that we’ve seen used time and again over the past few years, with the promise of making every part of a business better. What does this mean specifically for data storage? This is the question posed in a recent Tintri blog, which clarifies […]
Over and above leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud services; it has been widely acknowledged that the key building block for true digital transformation is the need for businesses to become data-driven. Of course, this is a uniquely challenging task for almost every business. Dealing with the Data Challenge At the core of any data […]
Warning: The following contains major spoilers for Stranger Things 4: Volume 2. Well, it's finally here. Stranger Things 4: Volume 2 — all 4 hours of it — has arrived on Netflix. And boy, was it a lot. There were tentacles, there were guitar solos, and at the end of the day, there was a body count. But were there answers? Earlier this week, we outlined 11 questions we absolutely needed Volume 2 to answer, ranging from which characters would die (gulp) to which fan theories were correct. Now, after finishing all of Stranger Things 4, it's safe to say we got answers for most — but not all — our burning questions. Here's what we learned. SEE ALSO: The escapism of 'Stranger Things' Season 4 just hits different in 2022 1. Is Nancy OK? How did Nancy escape from Vecna's clutches? Credit: Courtes…
Summertime is here, the Fourth of July is coming up, and that can only mean one thing: We are at peak cookout season. And when it's peak cookout season, there's one thing I want on my plate: a delicious, juicy burger. SEE ALSO: You've got to try homemade air fryer French fries. Here's how to make them. But lots of folks don't have a grill handy, or don't want a cloud of smoke in their small apartment — I live in New York City, I get it — but that doesn't rule out a delicious burger this Independence Day. You can make a pretty dang tasty burger in your air fryer. Yes, really. Now, is it going to be as good as a burger seared on a rip-roaring charcoal grill? Perhaps not. The flavor added by super-high heat and a real fire is hard to replicate. But a good air fryer burger is better than the…
It’s an orgasm, not a Fabergé egg. People have them every day. Katy Brand's spectacularly sharp script for Good Luck to You, Leo Grande is full of witticisms like this, with every moment fueled by smart discussion of sex, sex work, how important consent and respecting boundaries are to mutual pleasure, and of thinking beyond your own experience. Directed by Sophie Hyde, this wholly sex-positive film is itself as unpredictable in its subtleties as it is powerful in its exploration of compassion, body image, ageism, and outdated social ideas about pleasure. Emma Thompson is characteristically brilliant as Nancy Stokes, a sexually repressed former teacher with naught but a skerrick of self-confidence, who, two years since her husband died, decides to hire sex worker Leo Grande, played by sta…
You might think that the main benefit to buying headphones for your children is so that you don't have to hear what they're listening to, but there's actually a more important reason. Your child's ears are super sensitive while they're developing and it's possible to damage them by hearing sounds over 85 decibels. Adult headphones just aren't the best idea for them to use. At least not unless you can convince them to lower the volume, which is pretty unlikely. Instead, you're best off purchasing a pair of headphones designed specifically for children. They tend to fit better on little heads and all of the best headphones for kids contain a volume limiter so the sound can't get too high. Here's everything you need to know about purchasing headphones for your child. Should I get wired or wi…
We are living in a new age of widespread remote, online learning. Even before COVID-19 forced the shutdown of schools all over the world, investment in EDtech (education technology) had reached $18.66 billion in 2019 and the market of online education is projected to be $350 billion by 2025. Today, the internet is becoming a virtual classroom for a growing number of kids as parents are turning to online resources to help plan lessons and look for activities for their housebound kids. Even high schoolers are also looking for additional test prep help from home. But here’s the good news: The quality of online learning platforms has only grown to meet this demand. Some offer games that teach young children in a fun, engaging way that barely feels like school, while others offer in-depth curr…
SAVE $90: As of July 1, the Weber Spirit II grill is $90 off as an early Prime Day deal. Get one for just $549 while the discount lasts. It's summer, and you know what that means: Horribly oppressive heat waves and astronomical electricity bills from having to constantly run your air conditioner at full blast. Also, barbecues! If you plan on throwing the next BBQ at your place while the weather is still prime, you're going to need a decent grill. The Weber Spirit II is more than decent, and it's $90 off ahead of Prime Day, bringing the price down to $549. SEE ALSO: Everything you need to know about Amazon Prime Day 2022, from dates to early deals You really get what you pay for with the Weber Spirit II (a lot). For starters, it comes with a 10-year warranty that covers no-charge part repl…
SAVE $46: Sparkling water lovers can make their own at home with the SodaStream One Touch sparkling water maker. It's on sale for just $83.99 at Walmart as of July 1 — that's 36% in savings. With a SodaStream, all your fizzy drink dreams can come true at the touch of a button. Plus, you can stop buying so much LaCroix. Start making your own sparkling beverages at home by picking up the SodaStream One Touch on sale for $83.99 at Walmart. That's $46 in savings on its suggested retail price of $129.99. While SodaStream makes quite a few models (two of which made our best soda makers list), the One Touch is the only electric machine among them. Just snap on the carbonating bottle, choose from three levels of preset bubbliness, and let it do its thing. Like all of SodaStream's machines, the On…
SAVE $50: Amazon has a certified refurbished 10th-generation Kindle on sale for only $39.99 as of July 1. (Note that the deal is only open to Prime members.) That's 56% off the new version's $89.99 MSRP. Woot will probably have the top refurbished Kindle deal of the 2022 Prime Day season — $28 is basically the price of a new hardcover book these days — but don't count Amazon out just yet. As of July 1, anyone with a Prime membership could scoop up a certified refurbished 10th-generation Kindle for $39.99. It's been tested to look and work like new, and it includes the same limited warranty as a fresh-out-the-box device, so the only difference you'll notice is the price. (Brand new ones typically cost $50 more.) A 2019 release, this particular e-reader has a claim to fame as the first sub-…
SAVE $37: Want to turn your home into a smart home? As of July 1, Amazon Prime members can save $37 on a certified refurbished fourth-generation Echo. Grab one for just $52.99 — a 41% savings. Budget and eco-conscious shoppers, this certified refurbished Echo deal is worth checking out ahead of Prime Day. This recent price drop on the certified refurbished Echo brings it to the lowest price we've seen to date. It also beats the lowest historical price for a new Echo ($59.99), which we haven't seen since around Black Friday last year. By opting for refurbished, you're saving money and taking otherwise functional Echos out of the waste stream — it's a total win-win. SEE ALSO: Should you get an Echo or Echo Dot? We compare the two. Note that if you're not an Amazon Prime member, you can stil…
Following the reversal of Roe v. Wade, abortion is now restricted or downright illegal in several states in America. The devastating ruling is already having a severe impact on women and trans and non-binary people who can become pregnant across the U.S., with more consequences expected to follow. Legal and human rights organisations have declared the ruling a public health emergency and a grim milestone in the history of the United States. In a long history of history of reproductive justice, this loss of bodily autonomy has resulted in protests and outrage across the country. Many living outside of America have watched, too, in horror as the Supreme Court's decision was announced. Across the world, abortion rights differ. According to the Center for Reproductive Rights (CRR), 24 countri…
Snap Inc, the company behind social media app Snapchat, has announced a new premium subscription called Snapchat+. This subscription will include exclusive features and... The post Snapchat launches premium subscription called Snapchat+ appeared first on Memeburn.
Computicket has announced the launch of its new self-service platform Box Office that lets organizers of small events sell tickets. The launch of the... The post Computicket launches ‘Box Office’ self-service platform appeared first on Memeburn.
Fitbit has launched a new Sleep Profile feature for its Premium subscribers, which provides an analysis of your sleep with different archetypes. While Fitbit... The post How Fitbit’s new Sleep Profile feature works appeared first on Memeburn.
Disney Africa has announced that advance tickets are now on sale for Marvel’s upcoming film ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’. The film is set for... The post Thor: Love and Thunder tickets now on sale in SA: How to get yours appeared first on Memeburn.
One of the major concerns about gig work platforms and booking platforms for domestic workers is how much the platform deducts for service fees.... The post New online booking platform in Cape Town protects cleaners from hidden fees appeared first on Memeburn.
Sponsored by Samsung From on-the-go emails, constant access to information and the ability to communicate wherever we are, mobile technology has changed the way... The post Samsung Galaxy A53 5G & A33 5G Gets Connected to a World of AWESOME appeared first on Memeburn.
Sponsored by Everlytic Email marketing is the most cost-effective form of marketing for most businesses, offering unparalleled return on investment (ROI). Especially for consumer-focused... The post Optimise your email delivery systems to improve your marketing return appeared first on Memeburn.
Residents of Cape Town were treated to sights of a robot dog walking through the CBD as Dwyka Mining Services showcased Boston Dynamic’s Spot.... The post Spot the robot dog roams Cape Town as part of showcase appeared first on Memeburn.
Sponsored by Everlytic Believe it or not, the history of email as a means to communicate dates back to the early seventies. Many are... The post Personalisation and Automation – The Next Iteration of a Communication Legend appeared first on Memeburn.
Pick n Pay groceries are coming to the Mr D app, thanks to a partnership between the food retailer and Takealot. While the grocery... The post Pick n Pay groceries coming to Takealot’s Mr D app appeared first on Memeburn.
Amazon Prime Day deals will officially begin on July 12 and continue until midnight July 13, 2022. During the Prime Day Sales, Amazon will be offering amazing deals and discounts in multiple countries including the United States and the United Kingdom. Here we have some of the Best Amazon Prime Day Deals. However, you don’t […] The post Amazon Prime Day 2022: Best Early Deals and Dates appeared first on NaijaTechGuide.
There will be loads of deals this July. The month starts with the concluding part of the Jumia Anniversary Sale which ends on July 3 available in Nigeria and a couple of African countries and the 4th of July Sale in the United States. Perhaps, the biggest deals for the month of July will be […] The post Best July Deals 2022, 4th of July, Amazon Prime Day appeared first on NaijaTechGuide.
Itel P38 Pro is more or less like the more premium variant of the Itel P38. It features a bigger display and more storage as well as adds fast 4G LTE support. It is the successor of the Itel P37 Pro. Itel P38 Pro features a 6.8-inch display, Memory Fusion support that adds an additional […] The post Itel P38 Pro Specs, Price, and Best Deals appeared first on NaijaTechGuide.
Itel P38 is the successor of the Itel P37. Compared to the P37, this Itel phone features a slightly bigger display and fast charging. Like the P37 it offers 3G internet with no 4G LTE support. For 4G support consider the Itel P38 Pro instead. Itel P38 features a 6.6-inch display, an 8MP dual rear […] The post Itel P38 Specs, Price, and Best Deals appeared first on NaijaTechGuide.
Local depositor service was introduced in FreshForex in 2020 and has been quite successful ever since. Having traders in countries such as RSA, Nigeria, Botswana, Malaysia, Indonesia and many others, this type of cooperation has become more than just an ordinary payment method, but a type of partnership with various possibilities and career prospects. Who […] The post FreshForex Invites you to Become a Local Depositor and Start Earning right now appeared first on NaijaTechGuide.
Infinix Hot 11s NFC is just a newer variant of the Infinix Hot 11S with NFC support baked in. Aside NFC support it is essentially the same device as the earlier model of the Infinix Hot series. Infinix Hot 11s NFC sports a 6.78-inch IPS display, 50MP triple rear camera, and 5000 mAh battery. Where […] The post Infinix Hot 11S NFC Specs, Price, and Best Deals appeared first on NaijaTechGuide.
Tecno Spark 9T joins the Spark 9 Pro in the 2022 series of the Tecno Spark. Compared to the Spark 9 Pro it is a more affordable option, but offers features at a price that makes it good value for money. Tecno Spark 9T features a 6.6-inch display with 90Hz refresh rate, 13MP triple rear […] The post Tecno Spark 9T Specs, Price, and Best Deals appeared first on NaijaTechGuide.
Information technology is at the heart of every business, regardless of which audience it targets. Most businesses handle at least some customer data and almost every business is embracing automation and artificial intelligence nowadays. Because the 21st century is so technology-focused, most companies find that they need to have a dedicated IT department. When employees […] The post How to Manage Your IT Department More Easily appeared first on NaijaTechGuide.
So, you’ve recently launched a new company, and you’re looking to overcome the two main challenges faced by most startups at the outset: generating brand awareness and engaging new consumers. Now, chances are that you know the answer to those challenges lies in top-notch content marketing, but marketing strategies are not all created equal! Fledgling […] The post A Step-by-Step Guide to Planning Your Startup’s First Explainer Video appeared first on NaijaTechGuide.
Now the iconic roulette is known all over the world. Previously, it was only possible to play it in special institutions or gambling houses, but now the situation has dramatically changed. In today’s world, real money roulette is available online, all you need to do to play is to go to the appropriate page on […] The post 5 Amazing Facts About Roulette appeared first on NaijaTechGuide.
The UnionPay App is a mobile payment product developed by China UnionPay (known as CUP or UPI internationally) to allows users enjoy secure and easy mobile payment services. The app integrates the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit Ogbongeblog.com for the full content, other content, and more! ]]
You can pay for online purchases around the world, including utility expenses, mobile phone bills, online shopping etc by making use of the unionpay debit card; a cool alternative to both MasterCard... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit Ogbongeblog.com for the full content, other content, and more! ]]
You can become Jumia influencer in Nigeria and make money while sitting in the comfort of your home! Indeed, influencer marketing is a thriving business model. What started as a revenue stream for... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit Ogbongeblog.com for the full content, other content, and more! ]]
Jumia Kol Program is simply the new platform for the Jumia Affiliate Program. In case you are wondering what the full meaning of KOL is, it’s an abbreviation of Key Opinion Leaders. The Kol... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit Ogbongeblog.com for the full content, other content, and more! ]]
Quchange is a cryptocurrency app for all crypto related concerns (bitcoins, ethereum, dogecoin, usdt etc). On Quchange you can choose from either selling directly your bitcoins for instant cash... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit Ogbongeblog.com for the full content, other content, and more! ]]
YouTube has announced the introduction of a new feature that will give TV viewers a direct way to access the full power of YouTube at their fingertips while watching on their Smart TVs, making the TV... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit Ogbongeblog.com for the full content, other content, and more! ]]
Google TV app formerly called Google Play Movies & TV app now allows users to use their phone as a remote i.e if you own a Smart TV compatible with Google TV or other Android TV OS device, you... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit Ogbongeblog.com for the full content, other content, and more! ]]
Tires are essential safety feature on motor vehicles. Tires are the only part of a vehicle that are in contact directly with the road, and as such, they are involved in many functions, such as... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit Ogbongeblog.com for the full content, other content, and more! ]]
Tires are essential safety feature on motor vehicles. Tires are the only part of a vehicle that are in contact directly with the road, and as such, they are involved in many functions, such as... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit Ogbongeblog.com for the full content, other content, and more! ]]
As Nigerian workers celebrate Worker’s Day this year May 1, governor of Akwa Ibom State and leading presidential aspirant on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has said... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit Ogbongeblog.com for the full content, other content, and more! ]]
oAfrica remains on hold as of January 2018.
oAfrica remains on hold as of January 2018.
Cameroon’s government shut down internet access in Northwest and Southwest Anglophone regions of Cameroon 74 days ago (and counting). There is no sign of the blackout being lifted by the government and the telecom operators remain in compliance with the order. We recently heard from digital consultant Marc Stephan Nkouly, located ...
Cameroon’s government shut down internet access in Northwest and Southwest Anglophone regions of Cameroon 74 days ago (and counting). There is no sign of the blackout being lifted by the government and the telecom operators remain in compliance with the order. We recently heard from digital consultant Marc Stephan Nkouly, located ...
A recap of national ICT headlines for the end of 2015 and start of 2016.
A recap of national ICT headlines for the end of 2015 and start of 2016.
A recap of national ICT headlines for the end of 2015 and start of 2016.
A recap of national ICT headlines for the end of 2015 and start of 2016.