Two-wheeled, two-legged robot rolls and jumps

While legged robots are able to perform feats such as climbing stairs, their wheeled counterparts are faster and less complex. The Ascento robot offers the best of both worlds, as it has two jumping legs – each one with a wheel on the bottom.

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We Are Rewind gives the portable cassette player a modern makeover

Everyone knows that LPs have experienced a resurgence, but it seems that the analog cassette tape may also be due for a comeback. With that in mind, a French entrepreneur is now offering a portable cassette player that's designed for modern times.

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MeloQuest turns learning to play piano into a gaming adventure

Learning to play the piano is tough, and can be a bit boring. Many people hire a tutor, but technology can help maintain your interest and keep you motivated too. MeloQuest has launched a mobile adventure game that's designed to do just that.

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COVID-19: Nigerian smartphone market ‘hit by historic decline’

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A rippling continental decline caused by the deadly COVID-19 pandemic hit the Nigerian smartphone market, according to International Data Corporation (IDC). Nigeria, like other African smartphone markets, recorded one of the largest quarterly dips since 2015 in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, according to the global technology research and consulting firm’s latest Worldwide Mobile […]

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COVID-19: Nigerian smartphone market ‘hit by historic decline’

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A rippling continental decline caused by the deadly COVID-19 pandemic hit the Nigerian smartphone market, according to International Data Corporation (IDC). Nigeria, like other African smartphone markets, recorded one of the largest quarterly dips since 2015 in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, according to the global technology research and consulting firm’s latest Worldwide Mobile […]

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COVID-19 speeds shift towards digital lifestyles in Nigeria, Sparkle CEO says

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The outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic is accelerating the transition towards digital lifestyles among Nigerians, Uzoma Dozie, CEO of new-entrant Sparkle says. The deadly COVID-19 virus has prompted governmets across the world, including Nigeria, to impose health and safety measures, including lockdowns, to check the spread of the deadly virus. Meanwhile, Sparkle CEO says that one […]

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Interview: Sony photo judge Robin Moon shares her own favorite shots

Robin Moon has a bunch of awards under her arm as a nature and wildlife photographer, and returned this year as a Nature category judge for the Sony Alpha Awards 2020. We thought it'd be interesting to ask her about her own favorite shots.

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E-commerce in Africa: Retrospective review amid COVID-19 pandemic

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Olukayode Kolawole of Jumia Nigeria reviews the key role played by e-commerce in Africa to enable consumers gain access to essential products during the COVID-19 pandemic. With over one billion people and 500 million Internet users in Africa, e-commerce has in the last eight years improved the quality of lives on the continent by helping […]

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Govt gives green light for 5G network in Nigeria

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Photo file shows Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy inspecting a Virtual Reality setup that uses 5G speeds during the pilot operation of 5G network in Nigeria by MTN Nigeria

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Salto the jumping robot can now execute stylish precision landings

Previously Salto the one-legged robot liked to keep on the hop since it had trouble coming to a stop without falling over – no surprise without another leg to fall back on. Now it's nailing its landings, with its jumping accuracy also benefitting.

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