Digital Marketing & Growth

Apple will soon allow businesses to buy advertisements in its Maps app. In an announcement on Tuesday, Apple says ads may appear at the top of your search resul

Starlink is rewiring Francophone Africa’s internet, shifting from rogue outsider to infrastructure partner as telcos, regulators, and politicians haggle over li

A ban on all foreign-made equipment is going to make it very difficult for U.S. consumers to find their next Wi-Fi router.

Pure Wallet introduces an offline transaction protocol that lets users transfer crypto instantly without gas fees by using locally stored tokens. Transactions o

Attachment to smart devices and biometric surveillance leaves Americans more vulnerable to police searches than ever. Left unchecked it will only get worse.

Nigeria will spend $6.1 million on seven consulting firms and five individual consultants to support the rollout of its national fibre expansion project

An inside look at how the Instagram algorithm works for the feed, explore page, stories, and reels — and how to make it work for you in 2026.

This week, my top pick for a retrofit smart lock launched the first Aliro-compatible keypad. The Nuki Keypad 2 NFC ($179) brings tap-to-unlock via Apple's Home

Audio brand Denon is updating its HEOS-powered range of Home wireless speakers with three new models which have been redesigned with more contemporary styling.

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On Techpoint Digest, we discuss creators in Malawi ‘s plan to start earning online in April, a Nigerian AI tool for building websites, and Moniepoint acquiring

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Bing's AI Performance dashboard now maps grounding queries to cited pages, letting you connect AI citation data to specific URLs on your site. The post Bing AI

Google's John Mueller responds to a question about search results that display outdated branding for a site that rebranded over ten years ago. The post Google R

Digital sovereignty is about maintaining control of critical systems by limiting reliance on any single vendor. Open standards and portable architectures reduce

Rapid near-point-of-care molecular tests using tongue swabs can help end TB, enabling diagnosis and treatment to begin within hours on the same day.

The RWA tokenization market crossed $24 billion in 2025, up 380% from $5 billion in 2022. Most protocols distribute assets on existing blockchains. REAL Finance

If you’re trying to figure out how to keep your kids occupied this spring break, the Fitbit Ace LTE is an easy way to get them outdoors and off their phones. Th

Ever watch a TV ad and wonder, "How did this get approved?" Today, Google has not one but two new ad spots for its six-month-old Pixel 10 phones, and… let's jus

The creator economy is worth over $100 billion—but only a small percentage of creators make real money. Here’s who’s earning, how they do it, and what most get

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Apple will soon bring advertisements to its Maps app on mobile and the web, according to a report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The ads, which Apple could repor

Stop chasing rankings and start building visibility that matters with three practical strategies for SEO in 2026. The post 3 Strategies That Can Survive AI Sear

Apple has set a date for this year's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), scheduling the keynote and Platforms State of the Union for June 8th through June 1

Samsung has just announced that it will support AirDrop-style transfers on Galaxy S26 series phones, and there’s a key difference from how it works on Pixel pho

Many B2B buyers choose a vendor before sales contact. Learn why demand generation comes too late and how preference marketing drives B2B growth.

Some industries Google Ads considers as "sensitive categories" for advertising, which results in targeting restrictions, but there are ways you can still target

The Anker Prime MagSafe 3-in-1 is a Qi2 25W charging station that won't overheat your iPhone or drop your devices on the floor.

A global rollout this week will allow the latest Samsung phones to Quick Share with various Apple devices.

Nigerian artists have earned over ₦143 billion ($105.62 million) from Spotify since 2023, with annual revenues rising over the period. But that growth is beginn

ClippaPay connects African creator to brands through UGC production, video...

The M-PESA update won't stop all fraud; criminals are nothing if not adaptive. But it does raise the cost of entry for the average criminal.

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Ghana's decision to block IDs linked to MoMo fraud, from missed aerospace dreams to space leadership, and Kenya's tightening of

Samsung suddenly makes your Galaxy smartphone more like Apple's iPhone.

In today's edition: M-PESA extends its number masking feature || NGX launches two new index futures || ICASA hikes telecom fees

You have been warned — installing this Android update could break your phone.

Samsung is bringing AirDrop support to the Quick Share feature on Galaxy devices, starting with the S26 series. The new AirDrop feature will begin rolling out i

If you enjoy being outdoors but are prone to insect bites, this unusual accessory could be a game-changer.

Your Samsung, LG, and even Sony TV comes with risks you should know about. Here's how to avoid one of the biggest.

Pixel phones feature a free VPN that's buried in the Settings app. Here's how to find it and why you should use it.

The GL.iNet Mango mini smart router gives me total control of how I access the internet when I travel.

From added convenience to practical problem-solving, the SwitchBot Smart Switch makes dumb devices smart, one click at a time.

A global rollout will allow the latest Samsung phones to Quick Share with various Apple devices.

First came the AI beauty pageant. Then the AI music contests. Now, there is an award for AI Personality of the Year - perhaps the inevitable next step for the A

This USB-C magnetic breakaway connector bends, swivels, handles 240W of power, and pulls away before your ports break.

Amazon’s Prime Day sale may arrive earlier than usual this year, but there’s a deal event happening much sooner: Amazon’s annual Big Spring Sale, which is happe

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