Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
Netflix’s decision to delist most of its interactive shows and films, effective December 1st, signals the end of an era for the company’s brief campaign into interactive content. This move raises questions about the future of interactive…
This election season, the question whether former President Donald Trump will prematurely declare victory looms large. His history adds weight to this concern—back in 2020, Trump declared himself the winner while votes were still being…
Kenya’s KCB Group’s recently experienced a significant data migration issue, allowing customers to overdraw their accounts by approximately $7.7 million. This happened during the bank’s transition from an on-premise database to a…
Visa has announced strategic investments in four African fintech startups today, marking a significant step in its $1 billion commitment to the continent’s digital transformation by 2027. The companies – Oze, Workpay, OkHi, and ORDA – all…
Visa has announced investments in four start-ups that graduated from the inaugural cohort of its Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator program. These investments reflect Visa’s ongoing dedication to championing digital innovation in Africa,…
Mastercard and Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) have announced a 10-year agreement to offer tailored digital payment solutions across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The two organizations hope this partnership will transform the digital and banking…
Google has announced a groundbreaking achievement in cybersecurity, as its AI technology successfully detected a 0-day security vulnerability in real time—a notable first for the industry. This achievement marks a significant step in using…
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo has announced that it will launch its latest smartphone, the Vivo V40 Lite, on November 11, 2024. The device is set to be a more affordable addition to the Vivo V40 lineup that was launched a couple of…
Canon has announced three important new additions to its RF series of hybrid lenses; which join an ever-growing range of L-series primes and zooms for the EOS R system. The RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Z, RF 50mm F1.4L VCM and RF 24mm F1.4L…
Starlink has temporarily paused new subscriptions in Nairobi and surrounding areas due to network capacity constraints. . With an influx of users and high demand, especially in the Nairobi metropolitan area, the network has reportedly…
Sophos has released “Pacific Rim,” a report detailing its defensive and counter-offensive operation over the last five years with multiple interlinked nation-state adversaries based in China targeting perimeter devices, including Sophos…
The Times Tech Guild – the union that powers the technology behind election coverage at The New York Times, has called a strike due to unfair labour practices (ULP). This strike by the IT team comes on the eve of the 2024 United States…
Epson has announced the introduction of the OG7050CAN, an advanced oven-controlled crystal oscillator (OCXO) that is made for power efficiency demands in data-intensive industries. This new OCXO is 85% smaller by volume and consumes 56%…
By Christopher Saul, Territory Sales Lead for East Africa at Red Hat Today, information technology plays an important role in the provision of healthcare. Kenya has recognised that role and, as a result, has made IT and overall digital…
Equity has e second runner-up in the ‘Best Use of Technology’ category, at the Service Excellence Awards 2024 hosted by the Institute of Customer Experience (ICX). The Institute of Customer Experience Kenya (ICX) Service Excellence Awards,…
ChatGPT’s web search feature has been upgraded, allowing users to get quick, up-to-date answers with links to credible web sources. This enhancement enables the chatbot to handle real-time information, covering areas like sports scores,…
Safaricom and Uber have today announced a new partnership that will allow free use by drivers and delivery partners on the Uber and Uber Eats apps as well as riders, with Uber covering the cost. Through this partnership, consumers and…
Apple has recently released macOS Sequoia 15.1, which introduces significant updates, particularly in the realm of AI with the first features of Apple Intelligence. This update includes a revamped Siri that offers better interaction…
ChatGPT users have recently noticed a model version that features image input and enhanced context awareness, revealing OpenAI’s recent advancements. . This model, capable of processing images along with text. The ChatGPT O1 model from…
Many US companies are encouraging Americans to vote on Election Day by offering convenient rides to polling places or fun perks as a way of celebrating voter participation. Although the Federal Election Commission (FEC) prohibited…
Image by Evgeny Opanasenko on Unsplash Smartphones have replaced many everyday tools, from cameras to calendars. They have also helped us stay connected with friends and family around the globe. This holds especially true for seniors, who…
Xiaomi-owned Chinese smartphone brand POCO has finally returned to the Kenyan market with the launch of its two latest smartphones, POCO C75 and POCO M6 Pro. POCO M6 Pro The POCO M6 Pro would be rightfully described as the more prestigious…
POCO is back with a bang, delivering on its promise of innovation, performance, and unbeatable value! Renowned for its game-changing smartphones, POCO is officially relaunching in Kenya with the introduction of two exceptional models. That…
POCO has officially relaunched in Kenya and introduced two new models, the POCO C75 and the powerhouse POCO M6 Pro. According to the company, these two devices are designed to redefine the mid-range smartphone experience, combining…
