Greetings, tech enthusiasts! We extend our sincerest apologies for delivering this exciting “Round-Up of Tech News” a bit late. This news digest accounts for all thrilling events happening in the tech world for the week ending 24th October 2014.
Our journey into the tech world’s latest developments commences with a slightly forlorn update. The widely regarded mobile brand, Nokia, will henceforth no longer sport its familiar moniker, ‘Nokia Lumia.’ Microsoft, which acquired Nokia in April, has made a strategic decision to rebrand it as ‘Microsoft Lumia.’ This surprising turn of events was initially announced on the Nokia France site. Dive deeper into this story here.
In another fascinating release, Facebook has successfully launched a pseudo-anonymous app, christened ‘Rooms.’ This application enables users to engage in private chats using secure QR codes, thereby ensuring astute security measures for its users. Explore more about this app here.
As a dynamic player in the digital world, Google has managed to announce two critical services. The first exciting project is an initiative to combat online music piracy. Google plans to promote links to authorized music streaming platforms like Spotify actively. Secondly, Google is set to revolutionize digital communication with its innovative app, ‘Inbox.’ Although services with similar functionality are prevalent, ‘Inbox’ brings a unique approach to organizing your inbox and focusing on salient messages. Discover the exceptional features of this app here.
Not far behind in breakthroughs, Samsung reported remarkable advancements in the 5G spectrum, with successful in-house speed tests. Despite declining sales of smart devices recently, the South Korean conglomerate hopes to regain momentum with forthcoming product launches. Uncover more on Samsung’s 5G technology breakthrough here.
On a brighter note, Yahoo! experienced a brief surge in its share prices, thanks to earnings from Alibaba shares. Constantly fighting to secure its footing against formidable competitors like Google, Yahoo! is seeking to broaden its revenue base and intensify its online presence. The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) has also made a staggering archive of programs from 1923-2009 available to the public, adding a thrilling nostalgia to media consumption. Learn more here.
We are witnessing an encouraging surge in African Tech-based businesses, from Lagos to Nairobi, Tunis to Johannesburg. We’re looking forward to presenting you a page wholly dedicated to African Tech companies and Start-Ups in the near future on TechBooky.
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This article was updated in 2025 to reflect modern realities.
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