Tag: Digital Identity
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Google Lets Gmail Users Change Addresses Without Losing Data: A New Era for Gmail Personalization
Introduction: A Welcome Shift in Gmail Flexibility In a move that could redefine how users manage their online identities, Google has announced that Gmail users can now change their existing @gmail.com address while keeping all data and services intact. This feature aims to address long-standing frustrations about memorable but old or embarrassing email addresses—without forcing…
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Google Gmail Makes Address Change Easy: Swap Your @gmail.com Without Losing Data
Google Enables Gmail Address Changes Without Data Loss In a move aimed at reducing the stigma and awkwardness of aging email handles, Google has announced that Gmail users can now swap their existing @gmail.com address while preserving their data and services. This feature helps users refresh a teenage or outdated email handle without the pain…
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Google Lets Gmail Users Change Email Address Without Data Loss
Google Aims to Ease Gmail Address Changes Without Data Loss In a move that could ease the often painful process of changing a primary Gmail address, Google appears poised to allow users to modify their Gmail address without losing existing data. The development surfaced after a Google support page, initially in Hindi, indicated the capability…
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Somalia E-Visa Security Flaw Raises Alarm Over Traveler Data
Overview: A Flawed E-Visa System Emerges Security researchers have identified a serious vulnerability in Somalia’s electronic visa (e-visa) platform, just weeks after the country disclosed a separate breach affecting tens of thousands of travelers. The newly revealed flaw threatens the privacy and safety of personal data including passports, dates of birth, travel itineraries, and contact…
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Blockchain Developers Emerge as Key Talent in Africa’s Web3 Expansion
Africa’s Web3 momentum is reshaping the tech landscape Across the continent, Web3 adoption is accelerating, and with it, the demand for skilled blockchain developers. From fintech startups to supply chain traceability projects and decentralized identity initiatives, the capability to design, implement, and secure decentralized systems is becoming a core competitive edge. This growing ecosystem is…
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X’s Handle Marketplace Opens to Premium+ Subscribers: A New Era for Short, Snappy Identities
Introduction: A Market for Short, Memorable Handles In a move that blends social media with a quasi-commercial auction, X has opened its dormant handle marketplace to all Premium+ subscribers. After previewing plans to redistribute dormant handles last month, the platform has now rolled out full access. The core idea is simple: allow users to request…
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Cashless Economy to Strengthen Governance and Fight Corruption, Says PM
Pakistan Drives Toward a Cashless Economy to Improve Governance In a bold push to modernize the economy and tighten governance, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif underscored that the shift toward a cashless society will be pivotal for sustainable development. Speaking at a high-level meeting, the PM reviewed the progress of ongoing digital payments initiatives designed to…
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Survey Finds DPI Could Unlock Africa’s Next-Gen Entrepreneurs
New DPI Survey Points to a Path for Africa’s Entrepreneurial Renaissance A recent DPI survey spanning six African markets reveals a compelling link between secure digital payment ecosystems, robust digital identification, and the ease of starting and growing small businesses. The research suggests that when individuals can prove who they are and move money securely,…
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Survey Finds DPI Could Unlock Africa’s Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
Overview: A Data-Driven Path to Entrepreneurial Growth A landmark survey from the Digital Productivity Initiative (DPI) highlights the potential for a more inclusive and vibrant entrepreneurial landscape across Africa. Examining six diverse markets, the study reveals that secure digital payment rails and robust identity systems could dramatically lower the barriers to starting and scaling small…
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DPI Could Unlock Africa’s Next Generation of Entrepreneurs, Survey Finds
New evidence points to DPI as a catalyst for Africa’s entrepreneurial boom Leaders across six African markets are being urged to accelerate the adoption of digital public infrastructure (DPI) after a comprehensive survey found that secure digital payment and identification systems could dramatically power trade, reduce startup barriers, and help small ventures scale. The study,…