Latest tech stories from across Kenya.
YouTube is raising the bar for creators seeking to earn money from its platform, while introducing new revenue opportunities tied to subscriptions, shopping and brand deals. The company said Monday that it will overhaul parts of the…
NTT DATA is targeting insurers looking to automate increasingly complex operations with the launch of an AI platform designed to turn underwriting, claims and customer-service workflows into governed, repeatable AI-delivered services. The…
OpenAI is bringing the team behind AI presentation startup NextSlide into the company, in a move that could expand ChatGPT’s capabilities beyond text and into visual communication. NextSlide founder Ahmed Beshry announced that the…
Kenya’s digital economy is creating new opportunities for consumers and businesses, but it is also creating more channels for fraud. The latest consumer complaints data from the Communications Authority of Kenya shows that fraud is no…
Samsung Electronics East Africa has launched its official direct-to-consumer online store in Kenya in partnership with Housewives Paradise, introducing WhatsApp Shopping as it expands its digital retail strategy in one of Africa’s…
NCBA has launched PropertyDuka, which it says is East Africa’s first AI-native property ecosystem, bringing property search, financing, construction, furnishing and insurance services together on one digital platform. The marketplace…
Bashiri Africa has announced the continued expansion of its AI-powered predictive engagement platform focused on sports, entertainment, finance, culture, and real-time digital participation across African markets. Built for Africa’s…
While attending an aviation summit in Nairobi, one attendee, after being given a chance to share her thoughts on services provided by Kenya Airways (KQ), complained that the airplane cabins are kept uncomfortably cold. The panel didn’t…
A few weeks ago, I boarded a Kenya Airways (KQ) flight to Mauritius. I’m not a frequent flier, and to be frank, this was my first time in an aircraft as an aviation journalist. Several things stood out. First was the efficiency with which…
In 2008, I stood in line at an airport security line at Chicago O’Hare, frustrated with my own inconsistency in reading the Bible and wondering how we could leverage technology to solve a problem that millions struggled with. That moment…
Abiola Olaniran, the soft-spoken software engineer who turned a campus coding hobby into one of Africa’s best-known mobile-gaming brands, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, aged 36. Sources close to the family confirm that the Gamsole…
“AI is not going to replace humans, but humans with AI are going to replace humans without AI.” This is a popular phrase right now in the tech cycle. Any speaker giving remarks about the adoption of AI is likely to use it. The phrase has…
Do you remember your Skype password? I bet you don’t. You may not even remember if you have a Skype account in your name. How Skype’s rise to fame revolutionized internet calls If you’re a Gen Z, Millennial, or Gen X, chances are you have…
By Tal Akabas, Director of Product Management, Google Ads In 2024, we launched a suite of powerful Performance Max features centered around improving controls and reporting capabilities. Performance Max gives you the full power of Google’s…
LG Electronics (LG) is set to unveil its 2025 LG gram lineup, the company’s first on-device AI-powered laptops, at CES 2025 in January. The new lineup includes innovative models such as the gram Pro, gram Pro 2-in-1, gram, and gram Book.…
LG Electronics (LG) is reinforcing its leadership in premium OLED gaming monitors with the LG UltraGear™ GX9 series, set to be unveiled at CES 2025 this January. The new lineup includes the 45GX990A – winner of three CES 2025 Innovation…
Most of us have interacted with automated systems and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the past. Oftentimes, we pay no thought to our tone of interaction, despite seeking assistance from intelligent computers. If you’ve ever found yourself…
The government is planning to electrify all motorbike taxis popularly known as Boda Boda, and Matatus, as it shifts to clean and sustainable energy technologies. This was revealed by the Chairperson of the President’s Council of Economic…
The new Digital 2024 report, in partnership with Visual Capitalist, reveals that Kenyans spend the most time on social media globally. The data, gathered from users aged 16 to 64 shows Kenya’s strong online engagement across social…
Finnish phone manufacturers Human Mobile Devices (HMD) held an event at Alta Towers in Kilimani to mark the launch of their latest mid-range smartphone in the country, the HMD Skyline. The new product has a 6.55” P-OLED screen with a 20:9…
Technological and AI breakthroughs occur almost daily. One of the most exciting recent developments came from China, where Huawei unveiled a triple-folding smartphone. It’s the first pocket-sized device with this kind of folding system.…
Guest registration is a very important task as it helps hotels and other institutions keep track of their guest demographics and preferences. Undoubtedly, every time you walk in into a hotel or a company’s premises the first person to come…
One of the most commanding brands globally, Apple, never released an iPhone 9. After launching the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, they jumped straight to the iPhone X. Ever wondered why they skipped the number 9? In various parts of the…
Little by little, Artificial Intelligence is slipping into every part of our lives. Smartphone makers have not been left out of the bandwagon as they ensure that you have AI with you literally inside your pockets. But there’s one thing…
