Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
Late last week, we carried a report that the Taxi Hailing space in Kenya was facing some exit. Sendy, which has fast established itself in the logistics space announced it was exiting the space and will instead focus on its core services…
Uber and Branch announced a partnership that will enable existing drivers who use the Uber app to access an exclusive loan package from Branch, a leading mobile lender. The partnership’s objective is to help existing drivers driving with…
If you have ever used Snapchat, then you probably know about snap codes and how they make it easier for you to follow people you care about. Twitter wants to do the same thing on its platform that will make it easier for you to follow…
If you haven’t set the reminder for Black Friday yet, you need to do it now. Jumia Market will be offering early deals this November for dedicated bargain hunters. This annual shopping bonanza will begin from 14th Nov to 25th November. Two…
Back in August, Facebook released the Lifestage app that is specifically made for teens. Facebook is targeting teens with this app since most of them may want to ditch Facebook for Snapchat claiming that the former is flooded with older…
While Internet speeds are already fast, expect them to be even faster in the future with Fiber, Vectoring, and DSL bonding. If you belong to a generation that wasn’t brought up with the Internet, perhaps someone who marvels at the…
Twitter has been struggling a lot the last couple of years. The company has had difficult time attractive new users to its platform and also it is not that successful in monetizing the same platform since it doesn’t have that many ways to…
Yesterday, Facebook rolled out a new feature that allows users to schedule their live events up to one week in advance. This feature is currently available for verified accounts and pages but Facebook has confirmed that it will be rolling…
Video is definitely a huge part of social media right now. Facebook, Twitter and all the other players know this and that is why they have been trying new things to try and get people to share videos on their platforms. Facebook Live is an…
Anyone here using Windows 10 Mobile? Well, if you do, you will have to get a new device soon if you want a smooth experience when running Facebook and Messenger applications. Many users of both these apps have complained that they are not…
Mobile in Africa is planning to open Xiaomi’s flagship retail store in South Africa according to Mybroadband. For those who don’t know, Mobile in Africa are the official distributors of Xiaomi devices in Africa and they have already…
BlackBerry has had a tough time the last couple of years. The company has been struggling a lot as more and more consumers prefer to go with Android and iOS. This has been the case for as long as I can remember and when Blackberry released…
In today’s world, working from 8 to 5 is rapidly becoming a thing of the past, and as our work habits change, so do the devices we use to get the job done. To prepare for this new era of mobility, Microsoft and its hardware partners have…
With the Fourth Industrial Revolution on the horizon, the World Economic Forum predicts that over a third of the most important workplace skills will change over the next five years. One of the most important and tough tasks educators are…
A month ago, Vice’s Motherboard reported that a potential security breach may have taken place at Yahoo in which 200 Million records were stolen. According to Motherboard, data from the accounts was being sold through the dark web, with…
Facebook live has definitely had an impact on the market ever since it was made available to all users. We have seen individuals and large media corporations using it from time to time as they try figuring out how it fits in their lives.…
Visa Inc. has today announced mVisa, a new mobile payment service that will accelerate digital commerce in Kenya and across Africa. As part of its initial roll-out, Visa has partnered with Co-Operative Bank, Family Bank, KCB and NIC Bank…
Twitter has been making changes to its platform recently to ensure people spend more time on the platform and connect with others. The latest change the company is implementing has to do with the Direct Messages (DMs) users send. The…
We won’t be surprised if this ships before the Idol 4 and 4S to most regions.
Samsung is at the moment in the news for all the negative reasons. There’s that huge Galaxy Note 7 recall going on and now this: Oculus won’t recommend using the new Gear VR meant for the Note 7 until users have had their (Note 7) units…
A few days ago, we told you that Instagram had started testing out its new business profiles with users in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. These profiles allow you to manage your business profile the way you would do it with a Facebook…
Jumia Market has announced a new partnership with IMAX Kenya that will see Imax fans will easily purchase tickets on Jumia Market’s website or Mobile app and pay directly to Imax till number. The ticketing platform which was officially…
Twitter is keen to ensure those who use its platform have the best experience possible. The company has been implementing a number of changes this year to make sure people engage with each other and thus spend more time on the site. The…
Xiaomi has had plans to launch its devices in Kenya for close to a year now. The company through its official distributor, Mobile in Africa, announced sometime last year that it was going to launch its devices in Kenya, Nigeria and South…
