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Kibo School of Technology is aiming to make high-quality STEM education accessible and affordable to people everywhere. Their mission is to provide education opportunities to those who have been traditionally locked out of it, as it can help promote inclusivity and diversity in the tech industry. Selorm had a discussion with Jacob Dodoo, Director of Admissions and Outreach to learn more about how Kibo's personalized content, learning community, and mentorship can help ensure that students receive the support and guidance they need to succeed as online learning becomes more prevalent.

In today's digital age, we are inundated with a massive amount of information every day, making it challenging to keep up with everything. With so much to learn, but not enough time to learn it, we have resorted to consuming bite-sized forms of information. In this episode, we'll discuss how information overload is affecting our ability to learn and process information. We'll explore the rise of bite-sized content, such as podcasts, social media posts, and short videos, and how it is changing the way we consume information. We'll also examine the future of information consumption and how emerging technologies, such as AI and machine learning, are playing a critical role in providing personalized and relevant content to users. Join us as we dive deep into the world of information consumption and discover how we can adapt to the ever-changing digital landscape to stay informed and educated.

As everyone is talking about AI, there is a lot of misinformation and exaggeration. Join Kwamina as he sits down with Silas, an AI and machine learning developer with extensive experience in the industry, to demystify the applications and limitations of AI, and provide an accurate understanding of how AI actually works. They dive into the latest advancements in AI and what these mean for the future of technology, discussing the impact on our daily lives. Silas shares his insights on cutting-edge technologies that are changing the game in AI development and explores the ethical considerations that arise from these advancements.

Join us as we dive into the world of overhyped and underwhelming smartphone innovations. In this episode, we'll discuss the most bizarre, gimmicky, and short-lived trends that tech companies have tried to sell us over the years. From pop-up cameras to pointless sensors, we'll explore how these seemingly futuristic features failed to make a lasting impact and why they ultimately fell by the wayside. Tune in for a lighthearted journey through the gadget graveyard, and let's separate the truly useful tech from the flash-in-the-pan fads!

In today's episode, Kwamina & Nii discuss a curated selection of cutting-edge apps that will revolutionize the way you manage tasks, communicate with your team, and organize your projects. Whether you're a busy professional, an entrepreneur, or a multitasking individual, these apps will help you optimize your workflow and stay on top of your game. Join us as we discuss the unique features, user experiences, and integration capabilities of each app, along with expert tips and best practices for getting the most out of them. Learn how to declutter your digital workspace, prioritize tasks, automate processes, and effortlessly collaborate with your team.

Smartphones have become an integral part of our lives, with many people upgrading to new models every year. However, this constant upgrade culture has resulted in a significant environmental impact due to the manufacturing processes and e-waste produced. Today, we will be discussing how reducing smartphone demand can have positive impacts on the environment and promote sustainability. Also, listen to S2E3 of our podcast: "Here's why you don't need a new smartphone every year" Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/35cNUtn  Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/afdtechtalks2e3 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3KMBm46 

In this episode, Kwamina & Selorm dive into the world of eSIMs and explore their rise to popularity in Ghana. They discuss everything you need to know about eSIM technology, including its advantages over traditional SIM cards, issues and challenges, how to activate eSIMs, the current state of eSIM adoption in the country and the future of eSIM technology in Ghana.

Join Kwamina, Selorm & Edudzi as they dive into Google's recent event in Paris, where the tech giant unveiled their latest AI-powered innovations. Get a rundown of Google's new AI-powered Maps, which promises to revolutionize the way we navigate the world. Also discussed is Google Search with Bard, a new feature that provides a more conversational search experience using natural language processing and an overview of Google Lens, an AI-powered visual search tool that can recognize objects and provide information about them on the spot. Finally, we'll take a look at Google Arts & Culture, an online platform that brings the world's greatest museums and cultural institutions to your fingertips. Tune in for an in-depth recap of Google's exciting event in Paris and get a glimpse into the future of AI-powered technology.

In today's episode, Edudzi talks about how Microsoft is changing the game in the world of search with their new AI-powered Bing and Edge. Bing's AI-powered search promises to be faster and more accurate than ever before with a dedicated chatbot, Prometheus, built with the help of OpenAI (creators of ChatGPT) and touted as "more powerful" than ChatGPT. The new algorithms should understand the intent behind a search query and provide more relevant results.

Starlink is the satellite-based internet service from Elon Musk's SpaceX. It's designed to provide fast and reliable internet access to even the most remote areas of the world. And now, Nigeria has joined the growing list of countries where Starlink is available. Today we're talking about that and what it means for the future of telecommunications in the country and in West Africa by extension. Starlink has the potential to bypass traditional infrastructure and reach areas where traditional internet providers can't. This could level the playing field and allow new entrants to the market to compete with established players, so it's clear that the arrival of Starlink in Nigeria is a big deal.

Don't miss a beat on the latest from Samsung! On today's episode, we recap the exciting Samsung Unpacked 2023 event, where the latest and greatest Samsung devices were unveiled to the world. From the Galaxy S23 Ultra to the Galaxy Book 3 Ultra, we'll give you all the details you need to know about the latest additions to the Samsung family. Stay tuned for our in-depth analysis and hands-on impressions. 

Join Edudzi and Selorm as they delve into the world of ChatGPT in this informative and thought-provoking podcast. With their expert insights and knowledge of the subject, they will discuss the latest developments and trends surrounding this cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or simply curious, this is the perfect podcast for anyone looking to stay up to date on the world of ChatGPT.

Is it too late to say happy new year? It's not, right? On today's episode, Selorm & Edudzi recap big tech news and announcements that made the headlines in 2022 and how they will shape 2023. Enjoy!

On today's episode, Selorm and Nii battle out phone size superiority. Listen to the debate and let us know who you side with and why. You can mention us on Twitter - our handle is @DigitalD_sh.

If you are listening to this podcast, then chances are that you have used your browser today. While you may have had a great browsing experience, Selorm is going to show you how to move it to the next level with free and useful browser extensions to increase your productivity.

On our shortest episode yet, we explore Apple's SVP Greg Joswiak comments during Wall Street Journal's Tech Live conference concerning Apple's position on the new EU requirement and what it means for the MFi program.

After a brief period in travel history, where international flights were grounded and countries closed their borders, we are now back to globetrotting again! If you are globetrotter like us, you'll be interested in today's podcast because we are here to give you travel tech tips to make your international travel stress-free. Join Selorm & Nii as they go through their travel checklist.

If you have been wondering how to save multimedia files on your device locally, listen on! Disclaimer: Afdtechtalk Media is not responsible for how you use the tools discussed on this podcast. They are meant to be used to save memes, funny videos and public multimedia. Do not use the guide to download copyrighted materials. Private and personal photos are posted by users who intend for them to be viewed and not saved. Exercise an obscene amount of discretion when saving. Use legally and ethically. YouTube Internet Download Manager - https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com/ Save From - https://en.savefrom.net/ Loader - https://en.loader.to/1/1080p-video-downloader.html Instagram Save From - https://en.savefrom.net/ Story Saver - https://www.storysaver.net/ Shortcut (iOS only) - https://routinehub.co/shortcut/7823/ Facebook Save From - https://en.savefrom.net/ Internet Download Manager - https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com/ Twitter Shortcut (iOS only) - https://routinehub.co/shortcut/7912/ WhatsApp Files by Google (Android only) - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.nbu.files&hl=en_GB&gl=US

Many iPhone users are fixated on their battery health percentage and how to keep it at 100% for as long as possible. On the internet, there are many "tips" on how to achieve this but many are bogus. On today's episode, Kwamina debunks popular myths around extending battery health and discusses helpful tips that will actually help you extend your iPhone's battery life. Check your charge cycles with any of the following apps: iMazing - https://imazing.com/ coconutBattery - https://www.coconut-flavour.com/coconutbattery/

It is that time of the year again and Google has released their new generation of hardware devices that come with a whole new suite of software features and enhancements. Join Selorm and Kwamina as they discuss the major announcements and their first impressions.

Moove is an African-born, global mobility fintech that provides revenue-based vehicle financing and financial services to mobility entrepreneurs across ride-hailing, logistics, mass transit, and instant delivery platforms. On today's episode, Selorm discusses examples of this model in Ghana, their performance and how this stacks up with Moove's mission.

Alt Title: The USS Enterprise Mac. Earlier this month, we joined iStore, an Apple authorised reseller and service provider in Accra, Ghana on the first Apple-recognised event in the country. Join Selorm and Kwamina as they bring you the highlights of the event.

Welcome to Season 5 of the Digital Dash podcast! To open up the season, we sat with Atsu Davoh to talk about how he is revolutionising the intra-Africa money transfer space with Bitsika.

This week, Selorm, Edudzi and Jennifer wrap up their discussion on online dating apps.

Dating apps have basically become search engines that people use to facilitate romantic relationships in our ever-changing digital and internet space. With the use of machine learning and advanced matching algorithms, some couples swear by them. But all is not glamorous and rosy. On today's episode, Selorm, Edudzi and Jennifer share their experiences with online dating apps.

To “widen the tax net and rope in the informal sector”, Ghana has paused its digital agenda and taken several steps back on its cashless economy drive as finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta has announced that the government intends to introduce an electronic transaction levy (e-levy) in the 2022 budget. On today's episode, Selorm & Nii discuss the implications of this tax.

On today's episode, we dial up the nerd volume a bit, but hang on, we are Afdtechtalk for a reason - you will still be able to follow. Join Kwamina & Selorm as they discuss Nvidia's GTC'21 announcements including The Omniverse Replicator as well as new features and performance improvements from Microsoft on Windows 11. Link to discussion on how startups are leading AI transformation in Africa (feat. Nii Osae Osae Dade): https://nvda.ws/3EPAVQ9

"Unleashed," Apple's second fall event this year saw the company announce new hardware -- new AirPods, new HomePod Mini colors, and the long-awaited new Macs equipped with the new Apple Silicon M1 Pro and M1 Max processors. There was also an unexpected service subscription option available for only $4.99/month. Join Selorm & Kwamina as they discuss these products in detail.

Yesterday, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that that the social media giant will change the name of its holding company to Meta to better align its reach beyond social media into virtual reality (VR). Join Kwamina & Selorm as they discuss the highlights of the announcement, links to pop culture, privacy & safety concerns, use cases & applications and the way forward.

Google's latest flagship, the Pixel 6, is turning heads. The software giant has made very questionable choices on the Pixel line of devices in recent past leading to consumer churn and apathy, but it seems they are back with a big bang this year on what should have been Pixel 3. Join Kwamina & Selorm as they discuss the new features of the Pixel 6 including quantum leaps in hardware specifications, Google's 5nm SoC Tensor and other software features like "Magic Eraser" which are straight up sorcery. Will Google snatch more market share from fierce competitors who are not relenting? Your guess is as good as mine.

On today's episode, we discuss some of the consumer electronics Samsung has for consumers in 2021. QN900A Samsung Neo QLED 8K Smart TV (2021) The Serif QLED 4K UHD HDR Smart TV The Premiere LSP7T 4K Smart Laser Projector WindFree, Wall-mount AC with Digital Inverter 4-Door French Door Refrigerator with Touch Screen Family Hub in Tuscan Stainless Steel Intro: Pink Soldiers from Squid Game (Original Soundtrack from The Netflix Series) Outro: Red Light (Squid Game Drill) - Blackway

This is the concluding episode of our sci-fi movie podcast series. Here, we talk about our top 5 favorite sci-fi movies, directors and tech from these movies we'd like to see materialized.

Back in the late 1800s, the French cinematographer Georges Méliès who was well known for his work on cinema paved the way for practical and visual effects in movies when he accidentally discovered a nifty technique. For this and more, join Afua, Kwamina, Kyei, Nii, Selorm and Victor talk about their favorite sci-fi movies from conception to production and reception and why they love them.

As the consumerization of camera drones for videography and photography continues to rise, more and more high quality aerial footages from Africa are shared.  On today's episode, the team explores the journey of a digital storyteller from Ghana who is been capturing the beauty of Ghana's infrastructure, landscapes and tourist sites. Learn more about the Drone Stock Footage Collection on experienceafrica.today And see some of the drone-related projects of the FPV Africa team at fpvafrica.com

Over the last couple of years, OnlyFans has grown to be a household name in the adult entertainment industry. However, OnlyFans started as a platform for chefs, athletes and media personalities to connect with their audience via subscription-based content.  Join Selorm & Edudzi as they discuss audience monetization, some technologies that have been propelled by the adult entertainment industry and why OnlyFans is making this surprising call at this time. Note: While this discussion is safe for listening everywhere, some concepts discussed may contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Last week, Samsung unveiled the next generation of foldables, one that opens like a book called the Fold, and another that opens like a compact mirror called the Flip; two new smartwatches with enhanced capabilities; and wireless earbuds. Many expected to see the next iteration of Samsung's famous Note series but it seems Samsung's money is really on foldables and have dropped the Note in favor of it. We spent some time with the devices announced and so on today's episode, we give our first impressions about each product and some of the groundbreaking tech that Samsung is shipping them with. Preorders start on August 27. Link to our Twitter coverage: https://twitter.com/afdtechtalk/status/1425450895043612676

With the proliferation of fast and stable internet, online file storage, syncing, and sharing services have come to stay. The days of losing files due to stolen or crashed hard disks are over as we have been steadily moving away from local storage to remote, server-based storage and processing — also known as the cloud. Why use up valuable space on your computer, phone or tablet when you can safely store your files in the cloud and have it readily available anywhere at anytime? On this episode, we discuss the best cloud storage and file-sharing services available and how to make the most out of them.

The ideal smart home is quite expensive and can set the consumer back by several thousands of dollars. It also requires some permanent installations which will not be ideal for a rented home owner. But we believe a smart home should be attainable for anyone. On this episode, we discuss how to enable simple automations and integration without breaking the bank or installing permanently. We delve into displays, sound, light and multimedia and highlight advantages of the Apple, Google and Amazon ecosystems. We also discuss some very simple hacks to turn non-smart devices in your home smart.

First, it was Elon Musk and his lofty ambition to colonize Mars. Now billionaires Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos "suddenly" seem interested in space exploration. On this episode, we consider a few motivations, benefits and downsides of this recent billionaire trend.

On this episode, we deliver a blow by blow analysis of the Microsoft Windows 11 Livestream Event.

This year, because of obvious reasons, the worldwide broadcast of E3 was interactive. Companies that participated at the event included Nintendo, Microsoft, Capcom, Ubisoft, Take-Two Interactive, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Koch Media, Square Enix, Sega, Gearbox Software, Bandai Namco, Turtle Beach, Verizon, and Xseed Games. Join our in-house "game gbees" Selorm & Nii as they break it all down.

A tweet from President Buhari was deleted for violating Twitter's policies. In less than 48 hours, the Nigerian government had banned Twitter, launched Crowwe (LOL), directed telcos to blacklist Twitter's APIs and instructed large companies to stop using Twitter for marketing and promotional activities. Late 2020, Jack Ma made a comment that did not sit well with the Chinese government. At the time, Alibaba and Ant were worth $1.3 trillion, and Ant was on track to becoming the biggest IPO in the world at $34.5 billion. It was cancelled. Jack Ma then disappeared for several months and upon reappearance, has been mellow, which is a departure from the usual rock-star, attention-loving billionaire we know. Now the two companies are worth $696 billion. On this episode we start the discussion on governmental & political interference on companies especially in Africa and Asia.

The third and final episode in our crypto series. We try to figure out the best time to invest in cryptos, some technical analysis and considerations to make, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and some innovations powered by Blockchain.

What are shitcoins? What are altcoins? What are stablecoins? How much should I invest into cryptos? Which coins should I buy? Want answers to this and more? Join us as we continue our Bitcoin series with another exciting episode with two cryptocurrency experts Ayeley and Miekel who have been immersed in Blockchain since 2017 and have traded and handled almost $300,000! They also expand on most of the concepts and topics that we discussed last week and introduce new and interesting ones that will help guide anyone trade.

Bitcoin to the mooon!!! Today we talk about crypto, how it started and where it is going. We also discuss the difference between "mining" and "trading", how people make money off of it and things to note when dabbling in crypto. Just in case you want to be an "investor", the general information we provide about apps you can install to get started and some popular coins you can consider will be very useful. Stay tuned for the concluding episode next week.

On this episode, we conclude a series of topics discussed last week including Twitter's decision to locate their Africa HQ in Ghana, Apple Special Event, Glovo, Showmax, Spotify's world availability, Flutterwave's collaboration with PayPal, and a host of others!

Welcome back to the Afdtechtalk podcast! On this episode, we discuss a series of topics including Twitter's decision to locate their Africa HQ in Ghana, Apple Special Event, Glovo, Showmax, Spotify's world availability, Flutterwave's collaboration with PayPal, and a host of others!

On today's episode, we discuss payment options and aggregators available in Ghana through the lens of user experience; onboarding journey; services; charges; customer service responsiveness and others. MTN Mobile Money Vodafone Cash AirtelTigo Money expressPay SlydePay Jumia Pay MOVE Palm Pay Chipper Cash

It's that time of the month again - Black Friday! Today's episode is a continuation (of sorts) of S2:E2: “11.11, Black Friday, Panic Saturday & Cyber Monday” and S2:E11 “M-commerce & international shipping”. We suggest you brush up on them first. Today's discussion focuses on concierge services, payment options for online shopping & shipping, how to create virtual cards, bitcoin options, customer service experiences and so much more! Services and platforms discussed: fishisfast; Shop2Ship; DHL Africa eShop; Stackry; Aquanto; MyUS; Vyking Shipping; Shipito; TransferWise; Bitsika; Payoneer; Skrill; Shipito.

This is the concluding episode of the Art series started last week. The famous artist Leonardo Da Vinci once said, "Art is never finished, only abandoned." Human history has been interspersed with art and the earliest evidence of this is found in caves in Chauvet, whose paintings date about 30,000 years ago. Art is a means of preservation of expression. Right from the times of ancient civilization from Egypt & Mesopotamia, through to the Hellenistic civilization period that permeated the Roman and Greek empires until now with the post-modern movement and digital age, humans have evolved art to better tell their story. Joining us today in the studio are two prolific Ghanaian artists, Bright Ackwerh & Peter Asare to discuss this all-important topic.

The famous artist Leonardo Da Vinci once said, "Art is never finished, only abandoned." Human history has been interspersed with art and the earliest evidence of this is found in caves in Chauvet, whose paintings date about 30,000 years ago. Art is a means of preservation of expression. Right from the times of ancient civilization from Egypt & Mesopotamia, through to the Hellenistic civilization period that permeated the Roman and Greek empires until now with the post-modern movement and digital age, humans have evolved art to better tell their story. Joining us today in the studio are two prolific Ghanaian artists, Bright Ackwerh & Peter Asare to discuss this all-important topic.