Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
It is not news that Twitter has had a growth slump over the years and also, it is not news that we suspected that a big percentage of Twitter accounts were bots. We are not sure about the scale of the bot army on Twitter, but a research…
When Apple launched the latest iPhones last year, most people were not happy that the company decided to ditch the headphone jack for a USB Type C port. This port is to be used to connect the earphones to the phone and is the same one to…
Last year, Google released the Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones that were instant hits with Android fans in the markets where they were available. These devices were meant to replace the Nexus devices and are branded with the Google name…
Spotify is one of the best music streaming platforms. It has a wide selection to choose from and its use of Artificial intelligence allows for a personalized experience for all its users. There is a free version of Spotify that is…
By Lillian Gaitho, Jumia Travel Since the invention of world wide web, and the coining of the term ‘internet of things’, the rate of growth in this field has grown and accelerated remarkably; touching on basically every facet of life. This…
Back when ShowMax launched its services in Kenya, the company said that Kenya is one of its most important markets in Africa. In more than one occasion, representatives from the company have told me that it has seen impressive growth…
Besides productivity, we as consumers also choose devices (both laptops, PCs and smartphones) that will not disappoint us when it comes to entertainment. Asus knows about this and that is why the company was at the Ongea festival, the 2nd…
By Kunle Awosika More than 554 million data records were stolen during the first half of 2016, a 31% increase from the previous six months – and that was just from the enterprises that reported their breaches. Unfortunately, many…
Like it or loathe it, social media has now become part of our lives. It’s a vital communication tool for both personal and community level relations. Developing trends have been adapted by many a corporate in a bid to reach their online…
If you use Twitter, then you know that some people on the platform can be abusive. There are those who are just annoying but some take that further and may end up harassing you for one reason or the other. This has been the case for years…
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Today, Microsoft and GrowthAfrica announced their partnership to launch the #Insiders4Good East Africa Fellowship, which seeks to support emerging entrepreneurs as they turn their business ideas into reality and scale. This initiative is a…
The Sony Xperia brand has not done so well the last couple of years and we rarely see these devices out in the world. Sony is not where it was in terms of market share as the smartphone market is flooded with all kinds of players that have…
Microsoft seems to be having a hard time attracting new users to its Office 365 platform if the latest report by IT World is to be believed. The report reveals that new subscriptions to Office 365 dropped by 62% in 2016 compared to 2015.…
If you have been a fan of Xiaomi, then you know that Hugo Barra has been its Global Vice President for close to four years. He previously worked at Google and this is one of the reasons why people were closely watching to see what he does…
ShowMax has partnered with SEACOM, a major pan-African data service provider and the first company to launch broadband submarine cables along Africa’s eastern and southern coastlines. The agreement provides for SEACOM to host ShowMax…
By Amrote Abdella, Regional Director of Microsoft 4Afrika Mobile and cloud may be global technologies, but African start-ups have explored their functionalities, shaped their applications and used them to build differentiated business…
The community based online marketplace Jumia Market is today launching a new, improved version of its shopping platform, overhauling its design, signature color and its customer’s shopping journey. The website, will from this day onward…
Throughout this week, Microsoft has held 6 workshops in different parts of the Nairobi and its environs to introduce kids as young as 6 years old to Computer Science and coding. These workshops were designed to teach kids basic coding…
Customers reviews are viewed as unbiased and truthful, therefore forming the initial stop-by for buyers. Traders across different spheres of the global economy confess to a love-hate relationship with online reviews, but according to…
Taking a look into the future, Ericsson Consumer Lab presents the sixth edition of its annual trend report The 10 Hot Consumer Trends for 2017 and beyond. Artificial Intelligence is an important theme this year and consumers see it playing…
We live in a tech fuelled-world that and this means that we must do all we can to ensure the kids (future generation) have the skills that can help them navigate this world when they grow up. This is what Microsoft is planning to do this…
By Kunle Awosika, Country Manager Microsoft A considerable 92% of government decision-makers in the field of education throughout Africa believe that e-learning is extremely important in improving education on the continent, and 57%…
The start-up scene in Africa is rapidly growing with so many start-ups coming up with great ideas that will change the continent. Most of the business ideas tend to be associated with our hobbies, passions, strengths or even the resources…
