Author: Kofi Fosu

AI tools are no longer just futuristic buzzwords—they’re real, practical, and changing how we work every day. Whether you’re battling overflowing inboxes, struggling with writer’s block, or juggling repetitive tasks, the right AI tools can give you a major productivity boost. Here are five powerful AI tools that can help you work smarter, faster, and with less stress. 1. ChatGPT – Your All-Purpose AI Assistant ChatGPT, powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4, is like having a super-intelligent coworker who never sleeps. It helps you brainstorm ideas, write content, draft emails, generate reports, solve coding issues, and even plan meetings. You can ask…

Meta is testing a new feature that could give its artificial intelligence tool, Meta AI, access to the private photo galleries stored on your smartphone. While the feature is still in its early stages, it’s raising serious questions about personal privacy, data usage, and the future of how AI will interact with our most sensitive digital content. In a report first published by Mashable, users in the U.S. have started seeing prompts within Facebook’s app, asking if they’d like Meta AI to “help” by interacting with images in their camera roll. For example, Meta AI might identify objects or people…

Netflix is packed to the rafters with binge-worthy content! So much so that you might never get enough time to consume it all. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker, comedy junkie, or just want something new to obsess over, this list has something for you. Here’s our ranking of the top 25 must-watch Netflix series in 2025. 1. Breaking Bad Genre: Crime, Drama Had to kick off with a classic. Still unmatched in storytelling and intensity. Few shows have achieved the near-universal acclaim and cultural impact of Breaking Bad. Set in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the series follows Walter White, a disillusioned high…

Eyes in the Sky: How Technology is Transforming Ghana’s Gold Mining Frontier In the heart of Ghana’s mineral-rich Western Region, the whirr of drones has become a new sound above the goldfields. As gold prices soar past $3,300 an ounce, mine operators are turning to cutting-edge surveillance to protect their concessions and combat a surge in illegal mining. At the Gold Fields Tarkwa mine, one of the country’s largest gold operations, drones now patrol 210 square kilometers of rugged terrain and dense vegetation. These unmanned aircraft don’t just take pretty aerial shots, they are also trained to detect signs of…

From Bargain to Burden: How Cheap Tech Becomes Toxic Waste in Ghana In the bustling markets of Accra City, cheap phones and electronics can be easy to find. These gadgets usually offer a chance to connect to the world but their affordability comes at a deadly price. Environmental and human costs. Much of this tech is imported second-hand, normally from foreign countries under the label of “working electronics.” In reality, many are barely functional or already useless. Once in Ghana, they may serve users for only a few months before becoming redundant. Most of these e-waste devices end up in…

SpaceX Starship 36 Explodes During Test at Starbase SpaceX faced another major setback on Wednesday night when Starship 36 exploded during a ground test. The incident took place at the company’s Starbase launch site in Brownsville, Texas. Static Fire Test The test was part of a routine procedure known as a static fire. In this process, the rocket is fully fueled and its engines are briefly fired while it remains secured to the launch pad. These tests are critical for checking systems before actual launches. No Injuries Reported The explosion occurred just after 11:00 p.m. local time (9:00 p.m. PDT…

20 Years of YouTube: How a Zoo Video Sparked a Global Creative Revolution Twenty years ago, on April 23, 2005, a grainy 18-second clip of YouTube co-founder Jawed Karim standing in front of elephants at the San Diego Zoo became the platform’s first uploaded video. Titled Me at the Zoo, it was casual, unrehearsed, and completely ordinary. Yet that moment launched one of the most influential platforms in internet history—one that has since redefined entertainment, culture, and how we communicate. Originally conceived as a video-based dating site, YouTube quickly outgrew its original mission. Instead, it created a new digital era,…

How to Go Viral and Build a Career as a Content Creator. Tips from Creators Who Have Done It. Breaking into the world of content creation isn’t easy, especially in the beginning. But for many creators, one viral video can ignite a sustainable career. While “going viral” can look different for everyone, the key is consistently creating content that significantly outperforms your usual reach. For some, viral success might mean 100,000 views. For others, it’s crossing the million-view mark. But at its core, virality is about impact. How far your content travels, how many new people it reaches and how…

U.S. House of Representatives Bans WhatsApp Over Security Concerns, Urges Staff to Use Alternatives Staff members in the U.S. House of Representatives have been officially barred from using WhatsApp on government-issued devices, according to a report by Axios. The decision was announced in an internal email from the House’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), citing growing concerns over the app’s security practices. In the email, the Office of Cybersecurity labeled WhatsApp as a “high-risk” platform, pointing to a lack of transparency in how the app safeguards user data, the absence of stored data encryption and potential vulnerabilities tied to its use. As…

Trump Signs Take It Down Act to Combat Nonconsensual Image Sharing, But Concerns Remain On May 19, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump proudly signed the Take It Down Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at curbing the nonconsensual distribution of intimate images (NDII)—a long-standing issue in the digital age. Hailed by some as a long-overdue move, the law establishes a federal takedown system requiring online platforms to remove reported NDII content within 48 hours. Supporters, like Cliff Steinhauer of the National Cybersecurity Alliance, view the bill as a wake-up call for tech companies: “This starts the process of…