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LEADERSHIP: Mark Zuckerberg’s new return-to-office mandate is a clear problem, says Harvard expert: It’ll cause a ‘huge amount of distrust’

" Mark Zuckerberg ",   results," said Wilkins. "And they're sort of saying, 'Well, it's either drive the results or be empathetic. I can't do both.'" That results-driven mindset, perhaps exacerbated by a rash of layoffs in the tech industry between late 2022 and mid-2023, makes it hard for bosses to put themselves in their employees' shoes right now, says Gardner. In Meta's case, the tech giant laid off more than 20,000 workers between November 2022 and May 2023. Some of those ex-staffers were notified via email, causing another rift of trust between Zuckerberg and his employees. The workers who remain may be less likely to interpret new rules charitably — even though some parts of the new mandate sound worse than they actually are, Gardner says. "Most people are already using their badges to scan into the office. Workplace attendance has [long] been monitored in that way," she says. "It will help show that everyone is...

WATCH: Burkina Faso and Mali have sent troops to Niger in readiness for a potential ECOWAS attack.

  The decision to deploy troops underscores the commitment of these West African nations to safeguarding peace and stability in the region. It also reflects the collaborative nature of ECOWAS, an organization founded on principles of economic cooperation and mutual defense. Burkina Faso and Mali, like many countries in the Sahel region, have faced significant security challenges in recent years, including insurgencies and terrorism. By sending troops to Niger, they are not only demonstrating their readiness to protect their own territories but also extending support to their neighbors in the face of potential threats. This deployment highlights the importance of regional cooperation in addressing security concerns. ECOWAS member states recognize that regional stability is paramount for economic development and the well-being of their citizens. Therefore, they have taken proactive steps to enhance their defense capabilities and coordinate efforts to ensure the security of the en...

WhatsApp begins testing AI generated stickers

  WhatsApp has embarked on a testing phase for an exciting new feature AI-generated stickers. These cutting-edge stickers, fueled by AI technology, are currently in the hands of a select group of testers participating in the Android WhatsApp beta program.  The impact of these stickers is already generating buzz. This innovative AI-powered functionality grants users the ability to morph simple text descriptions into captivating sticker designs. In a move that seeks to elevate user engagement and foster creativity within the platform’s ecosystem, WhatsApp has taken a substantial stride forward. By harnessing the capabilities of advanced generative AI technology, WhatsApp aspires to streamline the process of sticker creation, eliminating the need for laborious manual selection from a plethora of pre-existing options. A noteworthy aspect of these AI-originated stickers is the incorporation of distinctive markers. WABetaInfo suggests the inclusion of watermarks or indicators t...

MUST READ: Whatsapp introduces these NEW features

Meta’s WhatsApp has made a number of changes to Are these new features on your phone already? Whatsapp, has introduced some new tools for its 2 billion users across the worldMeta has seemingly been hard at work as it is set to introduce some cool new features to Whatsapp.  The messenger app, which boasts a whopping 2 billion users around the world, has become the preferred method of textual communication amongst cellphone users. NEW VIDEO CALL UPGRADE FOR WHATSAPP If you’ve ever wanted to share your screen with someone on a Whatsapp call, then you’ll absolutely love this new feature – Whatsapp is upgrading its video call feature to do just that. This feature will be comparable to Apple‘s FaceTime. According to Meta, the new feature is aimed at making things like sharing documents and browsing photos with family much easier for Whatsapp users.  NEW VIDEO CALL UPGRADE FOR WHATSAPP If you’ve ever wanted to share your screen with someone on a Whatsapp call, then you’ll absolu...

We’re Getting Requests To Overthrow Tinubu – Nigerian Military

L-R: President Bola Tinubu and Nigeria's Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa. The Nigeria Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed receiving requests from unnamed persons to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s administration amid the ongoing political standoff in Niger Republic where the military recently removed the country’s democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum.   The DHQ suggests that proponents of the coup d’état are basing the calls on alleged poor welfare within the Armed Forces.   The Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, confirmed this in a statement released via the DHQ’s official Twitter account @DefenceInfoNG.   The military frowned on the call for military intervention in the nation’s democracy, labelling such as ‘unpatriotic’ and ‘wicked’, and an attempt to divert the focus of the Armed Forces from their constitutional duties.   While acknowledging the significance of ensuri...

BREAKING: NAF aircraft en route Niger state crashes

  An aircraft belonging to the Nigerian Air Force has crashed. Sources told our correspondent on Monday that the aircraft took off from Kaduna en route to Minna, the Niger state capital when the incident occurred. Other details about the incident are still sketchy as of the time of filling this report. Several calls to the Air Force spokesperson, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet were not answered. He has yet to respond to text and Whatsapp messages sent to him on the matter.

TECNO MegaBook T1 specifications and features

TECNO MegaBook T1 With Up To Core i7 SoC, 16GB RAM Announced In India By Viraj- Aug 12, 2023 TECNO has become the latest smartphone brand to foray into the laptop segment in India. The brand announced its first offering in the country called the MegaBook T1. The device was revealed alongside the POVA 5 series smartphones at the World Of TECNOlogy event. The MegaBook T1 was first launched at IFA last year. Read on to know what it offers out of the box.  TECNO MegaBook T1 specifications and features The TECNO MegaBook T1 comes with a 15.6-inch display surrounded by thin bezels. It bears an FHD resolution and 350 nits peak brightness along with 100 percent sRGB color gamut and adaptive DC Dimming. Design-wise, it is 14.8mm thin and weighs just 1.48 kg. The lid of the laptop has a shiny strip running horizontally. The device has a fingerprint scanner for secure access.  The TECNO MegaBook T1 features a 2MP webcam. It is equipped with dual speakers with DTS immersive sound. The...