Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
A consortium of Japanese tech companies has unveiled a high-speed 6G prototype device. The wireless 6G device is capable of ultra-high 100 Gbps transmission in the 100 GHz and 300 GHz bands at distances of up up 100 meters. This is…
Vivo’s V series has continued to consistently be a leader in the midrange camera smartphone category in recent years and the V30 carries on with that tradition. Vivo V30 succeeds the V27 and V29, its predecessors from last year with a…
Xiaomi Kenya has today kicked off its May Sales Promotion campaign offering exclusive deals on a number of devices. The promotion will run from today (6th) to 31st of May. The deals will be available exclusivly through Xiaomi Stores &…
Xiaomi Kenya has announced the launch of its highly anticipated May Sales Promotion campaign. The campaign which will run from the 6th to the 31st of May offers incredible discounts and exclusive deals on a range of Xiaomi smartphones.…
In the month of April, the US Senate and House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill known as Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (PAFACA). The US President signed the bill hours after it was…
BuuPass has finalised the acquisition of Quickbus, a significant player in the bus ticketing service sector in Nigeria and South Africa. BuuPass is a B2B2C mobility marketplace that enables users to search, compare, and book their tickets…
Google has opened applications for the 8th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program.With this cohort, Google is specifically targeting startups that are harnessing the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and…
A smartphone, costing only KES 14000 was launched in Kenya this week. Techweez editor was shocked at the price saying, “Whoa! That’s massive for the features.” Across the globe, Ukraine officially chooses AI as the country’s spokesperson…
Following a historical 24 hours / 12 segments ICP Global Community Townhall hosted on “X” which drew an audience of over 1.5 million attendees, Internet Computer (ICP) has announced ambitious plans for global adoption. Building on its…
LG Electronics (LG) is pleased to announce that LG Smart TVs, including the OLED and QNED models, will, starting this week, support Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos1 from Apple Music, becoming the first smart TVs to have the feature, which…
Instagram has rolled out new updates to its ephemeral Stories feature. The Meta-owned social media platform has added new features to allow for more creative uses on Instagram Stories. The company has announced new custom stickers…
Following a historical 24 hours / 12 segments ICP Global Community Townhall hosted on “X” which drew an audience of over 1.5 million attendees, Internet Computer (ICP) has announced ambitious plans for global adoption. Building on its…
Decentralized blockchain network Internet Computer has unveiled its new adoption strategy with the introduction of ICP hubs and 13 IPCP Houses events slated for this year. ICP Houses designed as polyfunctional spaces will host a diverse…
Labour Day weekend is finally here and with the inclement weather in the country, it will be a good thing to stay indoors and catch up on new movies streaming on Netflix, Peacock, Prime Video, HBO Max or wherever you watch your movies and…
Following a historical 24 hours/12 segments ICP Global Community Townhall hosted on “X” which drew an audience of over 1.5 million attendees, Internet Computer (ICP) has announced ambitious plans for global adoption. Building on its…
Mitsumi Distribution has partnered with Dell Technologies to host innovative workshops that will focuses on Artificial Intelligence and its applications particularly within the healthcare industry. Mr. Arshad Farhad, the Chief Technology…
LG Showcase MEA 2024 recently welcomed guests and partners in Abu Dhabi to in-person experience the latest and greatest the brand has to offer. The two-day event held at Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers Hotel in Abu Dhabi, UAE had over 500…
WhatsApp has been working hard to bring new features and updates to the messaging platform and keep things interesting for its over 2 billion people who use the app and on the web. Here’s a breakdown of the top new features to take…
Renda, a Nigerian technology solution that simplifies order fulfillment and retail distribution for businesses in Africa, has announced the close of a its pre-seed round at $1.9m in equity and debt funding. The equity investment of $1.3m…
Summary Yellow Card’s subsidiary in Poland has obtained its Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from the Polish Register of Activities in the Scope of Virtual Currencies, maintained by the Polish Ministry of Finance. The Company…
Google’s philanthropic arm, Google.org, has selected Kenya’s Jacaranda Health and EIDU as the only two beneficiaries from Africa among the 21 organisations to join the first Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI Cohort. Jacaranda Health…
Sophos has released its annual “State of Ransomware 2024” survey report, which found that the average ransom payment has increased 500% in the last year. Organizations that paid the ransom reported an average payment of $2 million, up from…
NTT DATA is urging both private and public institutions across East Africa to reassess their cybersecurity strategies in response to the escalating influence of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) and its associated risks of…
The Merriam-Webster dictionary describes disinformation as the spread of false information deliberately and often covertly (as by the planting of rumours). This is often done to influence public opinion or hide the truth. In Kenya, these…
