David Afolayan
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David is a tech Writer and Digital communications strategist. He is a keen observer of topical developments in the global tech space.
He follows the news, gets the details, reads between the lines and points out what is evident but not obvious.
David has about 9 years of cognate experience in branding, digital communications, content strategy and tech journalism. He has offered communications consulting services to key industry leaders and corporate organisations in the technology, banking and support services sector.
He has a Master’s Degree in the English Language from the University of Lagos.
David Afolayan is the Co-founder and Content Chief at Technext.
The cost of AI: 1 million Ghibli images equals water for 2,000 people
Social media is awash with AI-generated Studio Ghibli-style images, from whimsical selfies to reimagined historical scenes. Over 6…
Artificial Intelligence 101: Explaining basic AI concepts you need to know
In May 2017, AlphaGo, an AI product of then British startup DeepMind, defeated the world’s best player, Ke…
Google introduces AI-powered weather forecasts on Search across Africa
Tech giant Google has announced that it is introducing short-term precipitation weather forecasts across Africa, for the first…
Gemini 2.5: Google unveils “most intelligent AI model” to rival DeepSeek, ChatGPT
Tech giant Google has released its latest Artificial Intelligence model, Gemini 2.5, a thinking version designed to tackle…
I tried the 64GB SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive and here is what I think
When I first laid my hands on the SanDisk iXpand 64GB Flash Drive, I couldn’t help but think…
Economic Impact: 81% of Nigerians believe AI will change the economy
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept: it has quickly become a bedrock of modern living,…
Google opens 1st African Cloud office in Johannesburg
Yesterday, Google Cloud officially celebrated the opening of its first African cloud region in Johannesburg. According to the…
Google adds Canvas, Audio Overview to Gemini AI to improve its content creation abilities
Tech giant, Google has introduced Canvas and Audio Overview on its Gemini AI suite to enhance AI-driven content…
Finally, Google to acquire cybersecurity startup, Wiz for $32bn
Google has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Wiz, a leading cloud security platform, for $32 billion, subject…
Nigerian artists earned N58bn in royalties on Spotify in 2024, 232% more than 2023
Nigerian artists on Spotify earned a total of N58 billion streaming on the platform in 2024. This sum…