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Let’s take a look back at the biggest technology trends of 2022

Tech Gist Africa by Tech Gist Africa
12/28/2022
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As the year 2022 comes to a close, we’d like to spotlight a few of our top publications from the year.

What a year it has been, and certainly not one that anyone would have predicted.

Looking back on the past year helps identify defining milestones and paves the way for a resilient future.

In many ways, 2022 might be considered a transitional year.

 

Let’s take a look back at the biggest technology trends of 2022, from 5G to the Metaverse.

 

Apple’s stock market value;

The stock market value of Apple surpasses $3 trillion for the first time ever, making it the first company in history to achieve this milestone.

apple ceo tim cook
apple ceo tim cook

Metaverse;

The year 2022 marked the beginning of a new age in the digital revolution, and with it came tremendous growth in the metaverse.

Meta Connect 2022
Meta Connect 2022

Elon Musk acquires Twitter;

A filing with the US government in October revealed that the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, had successfully acquired Twitter for $44 billion.

Elon Musk Twitter
Elon Musk Twitter

GITEX will visit Africa;

In Marrakech, Morocco, from May 31 to June 2, 2023, the first GITEX AFRICA will be held.

GITEX Africa
GITEX Africa

Internet Explorer

Microsoft has officially shut down Internet Explorer.

microsoft internet explorer
Microsoft internet explorer

Apple iPod;

After 20 years, Apple is finally saying goodbye to the legendary iPod.

iPod Steve Jobs
iPod Steve Jobs

Central African Republic Bitcoin;

The Central African Republic has approved bitcoin as one of its official currencies.

Central African Republic Bitcoin
Central African Republic Bitcoin

Nigeria 5G;

Nigeria has finally launched the 5G Network.

MTN 5G
MTN 5G

Equinix MainOne;

Equinix expands into Africa with the completion of its US$320 million acquisition of MainOne.

MainOne Equinix
MainOne Equinix

Nigeria Twitter;

Nigeria lifts its ban on Twitter following the company’s compliance with government demands.

Nigeria lifts Twitter ban
Nigeria lifts Twitter ban

Google South Africa;

Google has launched its first African cloud region in South Africa.

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Saudi Arabia Neom;

 

The Tech division of Saudi NEOM rebrands and invests $1 billion in 2022.

NEOM Tech Saudi Arabia
NEOM Tech Saudi Arabia

Noon Namshi;

Noon, a UAE-based e-commerce platform, to purchase Namshi for $335.2 million.

Namshi UAE
Namshi UAE

Stock Market;

More than $1 trillion has been wiped off the valuation of the world’s largest technology companies.

 

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Big Tech companies and social media platforms are responding to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Nelly Cheboi, a Kenyan tech pioneer, has been named CNN Hero of the Year

The market value of crypto assets dropped by $800 billion in just one month

 

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