- Anonymous Sudan has over the past few days engaged in Distributed-Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks against Kenyan infrastructure. The group has claimed to have attacked various websites belonging to Government organizations as well as public companies leaving the sites inaccessible to users for a…
- Samsung took to the stage earlier today to announce new devices in its Galaxy Unpacked event in Seoul, South Korea. New foldable, smartwatches and tablets got launched and here’s everything you need to know. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 The Z Flip5 took all the attention as it was the most anticipated…
- After laying off 50 employees in Kenya, and doing the same with over 300 in Uganda, Copia is reportedly laying off 350 of its staff in Kenya. Those affected are to get their letters by the end of the week. The Kenyan-based e-commerce platform targets middle-to-low-income African consumers providing…
- TECNO is going all in with foldables – be it the book-style format with the Phantom V Fold or clamshell-style with the Phantom V Flip or Phantom V Yoga – they’re still contemplating the name. The Phantom V Flip will have an inner display but lack a cover screen. The main display is a 6.75-inch […]
- While all the attention will be on the clamshell style Z Flip5, Samsung will be announcing the Galaxy Z Fold5 to accompany it. The foldable smartphone market has heated up in recent months with Samsung’s rivals joining in on the fun. Samsung will power the Z Fold5 with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2…
- Meta’s text-based micro-blogging platform Threads will be rolling out the Following Tab. This will allow users to only see chronological feeds from people they follow. The feature has been long requested since Threads launched earlier this month. This key feature offers a key improvement to the…
- It has been an exciting time in the foldable space this year, especially in the clamshell style format as new devices come into the market to topple industry leader Samsung. Samsung noticed the growing competition as today’s Galaxy Unpacked will all be about the Z Flip5. Samsung is bringing a new…
- Infinix has four tiers of its smartphones which cater to different consumers – we have the entry-level Smart and Hot series, the midrange Note series and the flagship Zero series. They’re now venturing into the gaming smartphones series with the launch of the Infinix GT 10 series – G10 Pro+ and G10…
- As with most countries in the world, Kenyan residents are required by law to declare their income tax returns to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). However, this is not always a smooth and easy process. Tax management may be overwhelming and troublesome for many. There are different tax obligations…
- TikTok users can now share text-based content in addition to videos, photos and duets on the platform. In a post, TikTok said the inclusion of text posts to the platform seeks to push the boundaries of content creation for its users. “With text posts, we’re expanding the boundaries of content…
- The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has suffered a massive data breach after being hit by a ransomware attack. According to a report by FalconFeedsio, KEBS has been targeted by Rhysida Ransomware Group with the group publishing their data after KEBS failed to pay the ransom. KEBS is the latest…
- WhatsApp has announced that WhatsApp Channels will be available to users in Kenya among the first few countries in the world. WhatsApp Channels is a one-way broadcast tool for admins to send text, images, videos and pools. The feature allows users to receive important updates from individuals and…
- Google has included Swahili in its conversational AI, Bard expansion to 40 new languages. Swahili becomes the first African language to be incorporated into the chatbot as Google Bard expands to 59 new countries and territories. The expansion includes new features that allow users to better…
- I was super excited when the OPPO Find N2 Flip got launched in the country and finally landed on my review desk. This is the company’s first try at the clamshell format and the smartphone does more right and gets so close to upstaging its biggest rival, the Samsung Z Flip4. It’s a tight race […]
- Zuri Health has secured additional investment from Five35 Ventures in a bid to empower digital health innovation. Zuri Health is a trailblazing healthcare technology that aims to provide accessible and personalized healthcare solutions to individuals worldwide. Their digital platform offers a…
- Users might be saying goodbye to the Bird logo as Elon Musk announces Twitter is rebranding to “X”. This comes after Twitter Inc got renamed to X Corp back in April as part of Elon Musk’s vision for the social media platform to create X, the Everything app. In a series of posts, the site’s […]
- OpenAI has announced it will be releasing ChatGPT for Android. The app will be rolling out next week and is available for pre-order on Google Play Store. This comes after the official iOS application was released back in May with the company saying the Android version will be rolling out soon. The…
- Safaricom PLC (Kenya’s largest telecommunications company) has officially announced its plans to launch satellite internet in Kenya. Vodafone Group PLC, Safaricom’s parent company has signed a contract with AST SpaceMobile (Starlink’s rival) to partner in this project. This collaboration will…
- Uber is officially expanding its Audio Recording feature to the Kenyan market. In a statement, Uber claims the new feature will assist to improve on both driver and rider safety. Uber much like any other transportation company has had its fair share of “problems”. Back in 2016 when Uber was first…
- There has been a recent wave in the development of consumer-facing offering generative AI technology. With the early and increasing adaption of this technology, it is set to revolutionize the future of content creation, and dictate how we interact and collaborate with others. Tools such as ChatGPT…
- Paradigm Initiative (PIN) is urging all stakeholders to take collective action in safeguarding rights, promoting responsible practices, and preserving Internet Freedom. PIN is a Pan-African organization that advocates for digital rights and inclusion. The organization seeks to empower under-served…
- The recent advancements in AI technology have seen its integrations in almost every field. Google is reportedly testing an Artificial Intelligence (AI) product that is capable of generating news articles. The tool internally known by the working title “Genesis” is capable of generating news content…
- Meta Platforms have developed an artificial intelligence to rival OpenAi’s ChatGPT but with a different approach, “Its free.” On 18th July, Meta’s chief executive Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company will partner Microsoft to introduce the next generation of its AI large language model known…
- TECNO likes going the extra mile when it comes to the back designs they use on their phones. The company is now switching things up and adding a new Arc Interface that features RGB lights at the back of the phone. These are three LED light strips next to the camera island that lights up […]
- Safaricom has partnered with TerraPay (Mobex Kenya) to facilitate mobile transfer between Kenya, Bangladesh and Pakistan. This partnership will empower more than 32 million M-PESA customers to send and receive money to and from over 200 million people across Pakistan and Bangladesh. M-PESA…
- The 2023 Samsung F54 is the latest phone in Samsung’s F series line up. It offers the premium performance of the Samsung Galaxy A54 but at a cheaper, more affordable price. Moreover the Samsung Galaxy F54 has notable improvements with it’s bigger 6,000mAh battery, 108MP high resolution camera and…
- Despite 25% plunge in spending witnessed last year, a new AppsFlyer report reveals some positive global trends in a shifting economic landscape. The 2023 State of eCommerce report released today has revealed the eCommerce App’s industry resilience Marketing spend approaches $5 Billion. The report…
- Nokia C110 is the latest budget friendly phone in the Nokia’s C-series line. It was released on 2nd June 2023 in India and hit the rest of the world afterward. The phone comes with a 6.3 inch IPS touchscreen panel with a (720P x 1560P) resolution. It features a 5MP selfie camera and a single […]
- With over 2.5 million apps available on Google Play Store, Google has beefed up its screening and security measures in an effort to protect users from downloading and installing malicious apps. However, despite these improvements in security checks, some bad actors have found ways to deploy…
- Translucent design is all the rage right now and Infinix is jumping on the trend with their new gaming smartphone. The company is planning to launch its new gaming smartphone – the GT 10 series which will feature a semi-translucent back design. The new design will be prominent on the Plus version…
- At a press conference on Monday, ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna stated that they have experienced over 1,000 online attacks on their signature collection website. “We have had over 1,000 attacks on our website that are being used for collection of signatures.” “They are crying and saying the…
- The Kenya National Library Service (KNLS) has officially launched Kenya’s first virtual library “VTabu”. The $1.7m startup was released at Maktaba Kuu in Nairobi by Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Sports and Arts, Ababu Namwamba. VTabu contains over 200,000 reading materials including…
- Late Tuesday evening, the Ugandan government passed a new legislation to impose a 5% tax on the income earned by foreign digital companies. “We are not looking at the digital services; we are looking at the income derived by the provider of these services. For Uber, the money goes to California;…
- The Infinix Hot 30 series is gaining a new member – the Infinix Hot 30 5G, which has just been announced. The 5G variant joins the Hot 30i, Hot 30 Play and Hot 30. Infinix Hot 30 5G ships with Dimensity 6020 processor announced early this year. This processor is paired with 8GB of RAM […]
- Zoho, a global technology company recently launched Ulaa, a privacy-centered web browser. In a statement, Zoho said that the name originates from Tamil Language and connotes the beginning of a journey into a secured browsing experience. Built specifically to help users to secure their personal data…
- Laser lights and West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC) have signed a 5 year contract worth $129 million to increase Africa’s cable capacity. In accordance to the contract, Laser lights will employ WIOCC’s terrestrial and subsea cables for its services in and around Africa while WOICC will use…
- If you’re a huge fan or just openly curious about foldable smartphones, then this year is an exciting one. This year has seen smartphone manufacturers go all in with foldables either in the bookstyle or clamshell format. Here’s where we are with the foldable smartphones in Kenya so far. TECNO…
- The latest Android version from Google is now rolling out to TECNO’s midrange lineup from last year. The Camon 19 series including the regular, the Pro and the Mondrian Edition has now been updated to Android 13 and HiOS 13. TECNO already launched its latest Camon 20 series with Android 13 and HiOS…
- On Monday, Taiwan’s Foxconn officially announced their plans to pull out of the 19.5 billion dollar joint venture with Indian company Vedanta aimed at setting up India’s first semi-conductor manufacturing plant. Last year, the two companies signed an agreement to invest 19.5 billion dollars to…
- It can get quite infuriating when your pc is slow and generally unresponsive. Well, before you do something drastic here are some quick and easy solutions that might help you. 1.RESTART YOUR COMPUTER Most times, something as simple as a restarting your computer is all you need to fix the slow speed…
- Big Data is revolutionizing the sports betting industry. With the amount of data available through analytics, sports bettors can now gain insights into wagering strategies that were previously unattainable. We’ll discuss the role of big data in sports betting and how analytics shape wagering…
- We’re now half past the year and 2023 has seen great tech products launched and we got to check out some of them – ranging from smart home equipments, wearables, laptops and smartphones. Samsung Galaxy S23 Samsung kicked off the year with the flagship S23 series. It comes with a few upgrades and…
- Xiaomi smartphones are the most loved devices in the country, ranging from their entry level devices to the midrange and flagship devices. We’ve gotten out hands on the Xiaomi 12C, the Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus 5G and now here are our best flagship smartphones from Xiaomi. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G…
- The smartest smartphone is always going to be in the Google Pixel series. Google’s software smarts give its smartphones an edge over other Android flagship and upper midrange smartphones which focus more on hardware. Google also offers the best-in-class algorithms that make its Pixel smartphones…
- iTel recently held the itel P40 Campus Festival in Eldoret, becoming the talk of the town. This event, designed as a concert, was held at the grounds of a local school and attracted industry insiders, media representatives, and loyal fans of the itel brand. Safaricom and Star Times joined forces…
- Payd, a startup which offers a payment platform for freelancers and creatives have won big at Mozilla’s Africa Mradi Innovation Challenge, a competition sponsored by Mozilla in partnership with Gladys Boss Shollei Foundation and Nairobi County. Payd is a startup by one of the two alumni learners at…
- Asus makes some of the best Windows laptops and the Asus Zenbook S13 OLED(2023) is one of my favourite from the company and I used it for a good amount of time. This the latest version in its Ultrabook lineup in the country and the Zenbook S13 OLED nails it in the head both in […]
- Kenyan judiciary has launched a Digital Sex Offenders Registry. This is the first time such a registry has been implemented in the country. The electronic register is a comprehensive database containing crucial information on all convicted sex offenders. “The implementation of the automated…
- Absa Bank Kenya in partnership with Visa, have introduced the Absa Mobi Tap solution. This is a payment solution that allows businesses to accept card-based payments from customers using Smartphones. Currently, the solution is only available to Absa customers on Android mobile phones. Absa Mobi Tap…
- The Safaricom Lipa na Data service is now live. The new feature allows Safaricom customers to pay for goods and services using their Safaricom internet data balance. Safaricom Customers can access the service by dialing *544*34#. Notably, to access the service you must have a minimum of 5GB mobile…
