TECHNOLOGY
Innovation, digital trends, artificial intelligence, connected devices, cybersecurity—this section deciphers the tech breakthroughs shaping our everyday lives.
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Cybersecurity in Benin: over 800 critical vulnerabilities detected between 2021 and 2024
In a report covering the period 2021-2024, the Agency for Information Systems and Digital Technology (ASIN) paints a troubling picture of the security of information systems of state institutions and infrastructure operators. Prepared by the Beninese Computer Security Incident Response… -
OpenAI: ChatGPT service hit by a global outage
OpenAI’s ChatGPT service has been experiencing a global outage since the morning of Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Some users are facing slow response times, while others are experiencing complete interruptions. Is ChatGPT working normally for you? The global outage alert… -
Permis.justice.bj: Benin digitizes prison visitation permits
Starting August 1, 2025, the Benin Prison Agency will require a new digital authorization system for all prison visits. Families, lawyers, NGOs, and institutions must now go through the official online platform or the “Justice BJ” mobile application to obtain… -
A World First: Humanoid Robot Half-Marathon Held in China
In Beijing, sports and technology came together for an unprecedented event: a half-marathon exclusively for humanoid robots. On Saturday, in the Yizhuang Technological Development Zone, dozens of machines—some nearly two meters tall and weighing up to 90 kilograms—lined up at… -
Why Has the iPhone Fallen Behind Android?
By 2025, the gap between the iPhone and Android smartphones has widened—this time not in Apple’s favor. The turning point? The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into mobile operating systems. Long considered the benchmark for smooth performance and premium hardware,… -
Europe: Tesla scores a major win with its 547-station charging hub
According to industry outlet Electrive, Tesla has made a bold symbolic move with the launch of a massive charging hub on the grounds of its Berlin Gigafactory. The facility, boasting an impressive 547 charging points, can deliver up to 250… -
Important Update: WhatsApp Now Has A New Minimum Age Requirement
WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform, has recently updated its minimum age requirement for users, lowering it from 16 to 13 years to align with international usage policies. WhatsApp has introduced new regulations regarding its use, one of which includes a… -
Benin: The Date for Changing to a 10-Digit Dialing Plan Finally Revealed
Recently announced at a cabinet meeting, the date for the transition from an eight (08) to a ten (10) digit dialing plan has finally been disclosed. The shift from an eight (08) to a ten (10) digit dialing plan in… -
Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram Finally Back Up
Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram are operational again after a brief outage. This Tuesday afternoon, the highly frequented social networks Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram experienced significant disruptions. Users found themselves unable to access their profiles due to a global service interruption.…