Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
Meta-owned messaging platform, WhatsApp, has been on a roll with frequent updates to its app. The latest update brings a refreshed look introducing smaller refinements such as a new chat layout, updated icons and new illustrations, and a…
Finally, Apple is making it easier to discover unwanted Bluetooth trackers in the latest iOS update. This new feature will now alert users if a Bluetooth device, such as Apple’s own AirTags or Samsung’s SmartTag, is being used to track…
There has been growing resentment towards celebrities and influencers in light of the ongoing Israel war on Gaza against Palestinians and in the wake of the recently concluded Met Gala, social media users are now blocking them on these…
Jumia has announced the appointment of Vinod Goel to be its Regional CEO for East Africa. He will head operations in both Kenya and Uganda as direct CEO. He takes over the role from Charles Ballard who left the ecommerce platform for Twiga…
After a few days of speculation and anticipation, OpenAI has finally taken to the stage to present some of its new updates and a new slew of products. Among them is a new desktop application for ChatGPT, designed to make the product easier…
Apple has been on the back foot on voice and AI assistants ever since the launch of SIRI. However, a proposed partnership between the company and Open AI may be looking to rectify that path. According to Bloomberg, Apple is close to…
Bolt has partnered with the Kenya Red Cross to support flood victims across Kenya through a new category on its app, the “Flood Assist” category. Bolt will initially contribute Ksh 5 million, with a total goal of raising KES 10 million…
Last week, Showmax 2.0 was officially launched in Kenya. With the launch of Showmax 2.0, the video streaming platform partnered with companies like MTN in South Africa, Safaricom in Kenya, and Infinix in Nigeria. If you have been looking…
Table tennis betting is a fast-paced and strategic pastime that requires quick thinking. Melbet et is one platform where you will find plenty of options if you want to get into this dynamic world of betting. From in-play betting to complex…
In the fast-paced world of cricket betting, having a can change betting strategies and outcomes dramatically. This real-time information is invaluable to bettors who love making accurate decisions as the cricket live score game unfolds.…
In the ever-changing world of sports, betting has brought excitement as well as ethical dilemmas. As sports betting becomes more popular, people are worried about how it affects the integrity of games. Melbet and other platforms have made…
Mobile technology has had a significant impact on the development of betting platforms, bringing a new dimension to sports betting. In the digital world, mobile applications such as Melbet APK have become important tools for gamblers. This…
A massive internet outage has hit East Africa, leaving over 80 million users across multiple countries without connectivity. The disruption has been occasioned by faults in several undersea cables providing critical connections to systems…
Kenya, Africa’s proverbial Silicon Savanna is about to experience another shakeup affecting digital service providers. Technology startups, betting services, e-commerce players and businesses that purvey services via digital mediums are…
Africa Tech Summit (ATS) London 2024 will be held at the London Stock Exchange on June 7th, 2024. The15 tech ventures that will join the ATS Investment Showcase 2024 have also been announced with 4 of them coming from Kenya. The ATS London…
Mastering the Art of the Deal: Best Practices for Tech Contracts Mastering the art of drafting and negotiating tech contracts requires a blend of strategic foresight, meticulous planning, and clear communication. In the fast-paced world of…
Showmax 2.0 has officially relaunched in Kenya as it also drops four new Original titles in May. Showmax 2.0 launched in other market including Nigeria and South Africa a few weeks back but the Kenyan relaunch was delayed a bit. Speaking…
Security researchers have found 20 dangerous vulnerabilities affecting various apps and system components within Xiaomi mobile devices. Some of the security flaws reported could allow the theft of arbitrary files, and leak information…
Mitsumi Distribution – the IT, telecoms and enterprise distributor in Africa and the Middle East – has taken a leading role in propelling the region towards becoming a fully AI-enabled.
It seems that developers are not too pleased with the recently announced partnership between the popular question-and-answer platform for developers, Stack Overflow, and OpenAI. Part of the partnership aims to improve ChatGPT’s technical…
Human Mobile Devices (HMD), the manufacturer of Nokia phones, has announced the comeback of the iconic Nokia 3210. This mobile phone was a defining piece of technology for an entire generation, and now, 25 years later, users will have the…
Binance’s number one commitment is to protect users and help keep the ecosystem safe from bad actors. Recently, Binance’s Investigations team worked with The Fiscal Information and Investigation Service (FIOD), an agency of the government…
Automated trading systems are becoming an increasingly attractive prospect to traders. Seasoned traders can leverage such systems to engage in more markets and speculate on a broader range of trading instruments. Otherwise known as…
Safaricom, Kenya’s largest telco, has released its group financial results for the 2023/2024 fiscal year. For the financial year ending 31st March, Safaricom Kenya made Ksh139.9 billion (~$1.06B) before interest and tax, representing a 20%…
