Author: David Ayomide
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – YouTube is introducing a range of features to enhance mobile-based playback and provide tools for creators. The updates include making it easier for users to adjust playback speed by tapping and holding anywhere on the video player to increase speed to 2x. YouTube will also indicate the starting point with a vibration when users rewind a video. A stable volume feature has been introduced to minimize sudden volume fluctuations. Users can now search for songs by playing, singing, or humming, building upon an August feature that allowed song search by humming. A screen lock…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – A Microsoft-affiliated scientific paper has highlighted vulnerabilities in large language models (LLMs), particularly GPT-4, when responding to certain prompts. While GPT-4 is generally more trustworthy than its predecessor, GPT-3.5, it is more susceptible to generating toxic and biased content when given jailbreaking prompts that bypass the model’s safety measures. The researchers found that GPT-4 “agrees with biased content more frequently than GPT-3.5” when prompted with specific demographic groups. This study doesn’t necessarily put GPT-4 in a poor light, but it emphasizes the importance of understanding the limitations and potential risks associated with large language…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) Football superstar Lionel Messi is poised to secure his eighth Ballon d’Or this month, as the winners for the 2023 male and female awards have been leaked. Messi, at 36, achieved remarkable success by leading Argentina to the World Cup victory in the 2022 tournament held in Qatar. The former Barcelona star has long been the frontrunner for the top prize at the awards ceremony in Paris at the end of October. Securing his eighth Ballon d’Or would extend Messi’s record as the most decorated recipient of the award and mark the 36-year-old’s return to…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) Jose Mourinho is expected to leave Roma at the end of his contract in 2024 and has reportedly received an enticing offer of a £104 million ($127 million) contract from a club in the Saudi Pro League. While Mourinho’s current deal with Roma is set to expire soon, there have been no negotiations for an extension. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, he will conclude his tenure at Stadio Olimpico after three years. READ ALSO: Lukaku Credits Mourinho For Roma Success Mourinho himself has hinted at a future in Saudi Arabia, saying, “I am focused on…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – David Raya, Arsenal’s new No. 1 goalkeeper, has spoken about his relationship with Aaron Ramsdale after taking over the position. Raya, who joined Arsenal on loan from Brentford, has replaced Ramsdale as the top choice, raising questions and discussions among fans. READ ALSO: Gary Neville Raises Doubts About Arsenal Signing David Raya As Aaron Ramsdale Competition Despite the change, Raya has emphasized their positive relationship, stating that they push each other in training and that it’s vital for their collaboration. Raya also expressed admiration for manager Mikel Arteta’s philosophy and emphasized his readiness to…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) Cristiano Ronaldo was fortunate to avoid an injury scare during his recent match for Portugal in the Euro 2024 qualifiers. As he was playing against Bosnia & Herzegovina, an overenthusiastic fan attempted to take a selfie with the superstar by invading the pitch. In the 38th minute, the fan sneaked up behind Ronaldo and jumped over the advertising hoardings onto the field to get a photo with him. Security personnel intervened, and during the commotion, Ronaldo’s right boot was stepped on, causing him some discomfort. READ ALSO: Ronaldo Nets Quick Brace In Portugal’s Euro 2024…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – WhatsApp introduces passkey support for Android, enabling secure logins with biometrics or device PINs. In the past, WhatsApp required users to log in with a one-time password (OTP) and an optional six-digit PIN for two-factor authentication. With the new passkey support, Android users can utilize their phone’s built-in facial recognition or fingerprint authentication to log in using a passkey stored on their device. This update comes a week after Google announced plans to eliminate traditional passwords and introduce support for passkeys on Android and the web. While passkeys are now available on WhatsApp for…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) Legendary footballer Lionel Messi is set for a reunion with his former club, Newell’s Old Boys, as he prepares to represent Inter Miami in a friendly match. Messi, a seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, began his football journey with Newell’s in Rosario, his hometown, before his storied career in Europe with Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. Now, he’s a star attraction in Major League Soccer (MLS) with Inter Miami. After helping Inter Miami secure a historic League Cup triumph in 2023, Messi and the team won’t be part of the MLS playoffs this season. READ ALSO: Messi…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t waste any time, scoring two goals in the opening 22 minutes of Portugal’s Euro 2024 qualifying match against Bosnia & Herzegovina. Ronaldo, the team’s captain, converted his 160th career penalty just five minutes into the game. READ ALSO: Cristiano Ronaldo Aims For 1,000 Career Goals He quickly added another, capitalizing on a through ball from Joao Felix, lofting the ball over the goalkeeper and into the empty net. While Portugal has already secured their spot in Euro 2024, manager Roberto Martinez fielded a strong lineup for their final international break game.…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) The Belgium vs Sweden Euro 2024 qualifier was halted at halftime following a fatal shooting in Brussels before the match. UEFA confirmed the abandonment due to a “suspected terrorist attack.” Belgium raised its terror alert to the highest level, and Prime Minister Alexander De Croo called it a “brutal terrorist attack.” Three individuals had left for what was supposed to be a joyous soccer event, but the perpetrator specifically targeted Swedish supporters in Brussels for the Red Devils match. Two Swedish citizens lost their lives, and a third person is recovering from severe injuries, according…