by Administration | May 26, 2022 | Monthly Topics
Sanctions Frustrating Russian Ransomware Actors Russia’s invasion of Ukraine appears to be having an unanticipated impact in cyberspace — a decrease in the number of ransomware attacks. “We have seen a recent decline since the Ukrainian invasion,”...
by Administration | May 25, 2022 | Monthly Topics
Meta Returns with Africa Day Campaign Meta, the company that owns Facebook, is hosting its second annual Africa Day campaign to promote Africans who are making a global impact. The content producer for the film project, South African filmmaker Tarryn Crossman, said...
by Administration | May 24, 2022 | Monthly Topics
Facebook, Instagram to Reveal More on How Ads Target Users Facebook parent Meta said it will start publicly providing more details about how advertisers target people with political ads just months ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. The announcement follows years...
by Administration | May 23, 2022 | Monthly Topics
Solar Crowdfunding Project Benefiting Zimbabwe’s Farmers A South African company that promotes solar power and uses crowdsourcing to raise capital is financing a solar-powered farm in Zimbabwe that is also benefiting neighboring farmers. The company, The Sun...
by Administration | May 22, 2022 | Monthly Topics
China’s COVID Lockdowns May Affect iPhone Shipments The Apple Store at Union Square, the heart of San Francisco’s upscale tourist district, had drawn more than 30 customers within a few minutes of opening Friday morning. Visitors, couples and even a preschool-age boy...
by Administration | May 21, 2022 | Monthly Topics
Scanning the Corpse’s Face: Ukrainians Using Facial Recognition Technology to Identify Russian SoldiersThe Ukrainian government is using facial recognition software to identify Russian soldiers captured and dead. VOA’s Julie Taboh spoke with one software...
by Administration | May 20, 2022 | Emerging Markets
Chariots of Fire, Blade Runner composer Vangelis dies aged 79Oscar-winning composer was a musical pioneer, renowned for his experimentation with electronic synthesizers.See all stories on this topic
by Administration | May 19, 2022 | Monthly Topics
Nigeria Becoming Destination for Africa’s Promising Tech StartupsIn February, the Nigerian technology startup CrowdForce announced a big break: It had received $3.6 million from investors to expand its financial services operations to many more underserved...
by Administration | May 18, 2022 | Emerging Markets
‘Someone in cockpit’ behind China Eastern plane crash: ReportBoeing 737-800 plunged inexplicably from cruising altitude into the ground in March, killing all 132 people on board.See all stories on this topic
by Administration | May 17, 2022 | Emerging Markets
US Congress: Rashida Tlaib introduces Nakba resolutionCongresswoman says measure aims to recognise forced displacement of Palestinians during establishment of Israeli state.See all stories on this topic
