… The Breakdown Every scroll on TikTok, every Netflix movie, every YouTube video, every software update, and every website you open depends on download speed. …
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- May 2026
… The school district settled the same case last week with three other defendants: TikTok, Snap Inc, and Google’s YouTube. …
Meta settles social media addiction case with US school districtOfcom has criticised TikTok and YouTube, saying in a new report that their content feeds are “not safe enough” for children. …
TikTok and YouTube ‘not safe enough’ for kids, says Ofcom… The series will debut on YouTube as part of Afrotoons’ digital-first distribution strategy, with plans to expand into a dedicated OTT platform. …
Afrotoons holds pre-launch celebration in Ghana, signaling a new era for African Children’s storytelling… The series will debut on YouTube as part of Afrotoons’ digital-first distribution strategy, with plans to expand into a dedicated OTT platform. …
Afrotoons holds pre-launch celebration in Ghana, signaling new era for African Children’s storytelling… YouTube remains the dominant streaming presence across income levels, but subscription services have gained meaningful traction among younger professionals in Accra, Kumasi, and Tema. …
How Technology Is Changing Leisure and Entertainment in Urban Ghana… Experts have said the recent success of a California lawsuit arguing Meta and YouTube could be held liable for the addictive design of their platforms could open the door to a slew of similar complaints.
Texas accuses Netflix of spying on users, including children- April 2026
… The same applies to Spotify and YouTube, while Apple Music requires about 250,000 streams,” he stated. …
MTN Ghana hosts first Digital Music Conference to tackle artistes revenue challenges… What Telecom Companies Understand About Scale My early experience was curiously in the mobile telephony category, and brings to mind another product – mobileCom, a mobile video download service, before YouTube’s emergence, which reinforced this understanding. …
Why technology, marketing alone don’t guarantee growth… Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube were once dismissed in corporate conversations as distractions and time-wasters with no place in serious business environments. …
From Tiktok To Workforce: Leveraging Gen Z’s Digital Fluency In Business
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Download speed, not just data, determines internet quality
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Having internet data does not automatically mean good internet; download speed—the rate at which information travels from the internet to your device—is what actually shapes your online experience. Internet speed is shared across devices in the same home, so simultaneous streaming, video calls, file downloads, and app updates divide the available speed among all connected devices.
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Download speed, not just data, determines internet quality
Having internet data does not automatically mean good internet; download speed—the rate at which information travels from the internet to your device—is what actually shapes your online experience. Internet speed is shared across devices in the same home, so simultaneous streaming, video calls, file downloads, and app updates divide the available speed among all connected devices.
19 hours ago · Joy Online →
Thursday 21 May
Meta settles Kentucky school district social media addiction lawsuit
Meta has reached an amicable settlement with Breathitt School District in Kentucky, which had sued over mental health costs allegedly caused by the company's social media platforms. The case, a test case for over 1,000 US school districts pursuing similar claims, was settled alongside three other defendants: TikTok, Snap Inc, and Google's YouTube.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ofcom says TikTok and YouTube not safe enough for children
UK regulator Ofcom has criticised TikTok and YouTube for failing to commit to significant changes reducing harmful content for children, saying content feeds are "not safe enough" despite the platforms' existing safety features. Meta, Snap and Roblox agreed to stronger anti-grooming measures, and Ofcom said it would share concerns about ineffective age-rule enforcement with the government.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Saturday 16 May
Afrotoons animation studio launches in Accra with African storytelling mission
Afrotoons, an animation studio focused on bringing African stories to global audiences, officially launched in Accra with a premiere of its flagship animated series Selase's Adventures, attended by cultural leaders, diplomats, and development sector stakeholders across Africa.
16 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Afrotoons launches animation studio in Accra with African stories
Afrotoons, an animation studio focused on bringing African stories to global audiences, officially launched in Accra with a high-energy event attended by cultural leaders, diplomats, and stakeholders. The launch marks a milestone in the studio's mission to build a globally scalable platform for African children's content, starting with its flagship animated series Selase's Adventures.
16 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 14 May
Technology reshapes leisure habits among urban Ghanaians
Technology has fundamentally changed how urban Ghanaians spend their leisure time, shifting from communal television watching and veranda gatherings to smartphone use and on-demand streaming. Streaming platforms have gained traction in Ghana's cities, with YouTube dominant across income levels and subscription services gaining ground among younger professionals, while local content creators produce Ghanaian-targeted short-form video and podcasts.
14 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Tuesday 12 May
Texas sues Netflix over alleged data collection from users
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Netflix, accusing the streaming platform of collecting data on children and adults without consent and using "addictive" design features to keep them engaged. Netflix denies the claims and says it complies with privacy laws and will challenge the lawsuit in court.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 30 April
MTN Ghana hosts inaugural Digital Music Conference on artistes' income
MTN Ghana held its first Digital Music Conference to address how artistes can earn sustainable income in the digital age. The event featured industry stakeholders and examined revenue challenges on streaming platforms, with officials noting that alternative channels like caller ring-back tones (CRBT) may offer more accessible earnings routes.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 28 April
Technology and marketing alone insufficient for business growth
An opinion piece argues that Ghanaian businesses investing in websites, digital marketing, and analytics tools often fail to achieve sustained growth because they haven't designed how technology and marketing should work together, rather than due to deficiencies in either alone.
28 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Monday 27 April
Gen Z's digital fluency offers business advantage if leveraged
An opinion piece argues that organisations should stop asking how to manage Gen Z and instead focus on leveraging their digital fluency to drive business performance. The article contends that when Gen Z is empowered to contribute and innovate, their familiarity with digital platforms and technology becomes a competitive asset rather than a workplace challenge.
27 April 2026 · Daily Guide →