rAInbow chatbot offers a safe space for domestic abuse victims to get information without leaving the house
By Industry Contributor 31 March 2020rAInbow is a chatbot that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to chat with users and provide accurate information on domestic violence. FULL STORY >
Mastercard uses Facebook Messenger to help small businesses go digital
By Press Release 1 March 2018Mastercard Launches Masterpass QR bot for Messenger to enable Nigerian businesses to set up digital money accounts and accept QR payments. FULL STORY >
Facebook to begin testing out ads in Messenger app worldwide
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 12 July 2017The social media company has confirmed plans to expand beta testing on home screen ads in Facebook Messenger. FULL STORY >
Facebook chooses 60 finalists in Bots for Messenger Developer Challenge
By Press Release 17 May 2017Facebook has selected 60 finalists from the hundreds of entries it received from across the Middle East and Africa for the Bots for Messenger Developer Challenge. FULL STORY >
Facebook reportedly testing digital assistant for its Messenger app
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 14 July 2015As a new component integrated into its Messenger app, reports say Facebook is testing out a new digital assistant, Moneypenny, with a view to compete with Chinese rival services. FULL STORY >
Facebook Messenger adding free video calling to rival Skype
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 28 April 2015As Facebook aims to amp up the level of offerings for its Messenger service, the social media company just announced the rollout of free video calling to rival that of Skype. FULL STORY >
Mozilla releases Firefox 17
By Hanleigh Daniels 21 November 2012The latest version (17) of Mozilla's popular Firefox web browser has been released, bringing a new feature in social networking integration. FULL STORY >
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