Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
X updated terms of service take effect today, November 15th. While terms of service are regularly updated, this particular round should be a concern to all users on X. On its official website, the Elon Musk owned platform, claims that by…
Apple recently introduced a new security feature in iOS 18.1 known as “Inactivity Reboot”. It automatically reboots iPhones after four days of inactivity. This feature is designed to enhance security by forcing a reboot if a device hasn’t…
In a bid to address the growing need for financial literacy, Old Mutual Group successfully hosted a comprehensive financial education training program for journalists from various media houses in Kenya. The training, aimed at enhancing the…
For thousands of Zimbabweans living and working in South Africa, being able to share the cash fruits of their labour with loved ones at home is now easier than ever, thanks to the recently forged partnership between MTN MoMo and EcoCash,…
Equity Group and DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH, the German Development Finance Institution (DEG), announced the launch of the German Desk for the East African market. The German Desk is part of Equity…
François Chollet, the renowned AI researcher and creator of the Keras deep learning library, has officially left Google after over nine years with the company. His departure marks a significant moment in the AI community, given his…
Today, the creators of ChatGPT, OpenAI, made the ChatGPT desktop App for windows accessible to all users. When it was initially rolled out last month, the desktop app was availalbe only to ChatGPT Plus, Team, Enterprise, and Edu users.…
Bluesky, the social media platform currently experiencing a mass registration of new users, was hit by an outage on Thursday night. Users from across the globe had trouble loading their feeds and notifications. While the outage was global,…
TikTok has removed more than 360,000 videos from its platform in Kenya during the second quarter of 2024. This sweeping action represents just 0.3% of total videos uploaded in the country, indicating the platform’s massive scale in the…
Satirical news outlet The Onion has acquired Infowars, the controversial website formerly run by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, through a bankruptcy auction. The acquisition that was announced today marks a dramatic end to Jones’s control…
Microsoft has announced the launch of a new skilling initiative in Kenya, a groundbreaking programme aimed at training 1 million people in AI and cybersecurity by 2027. This initiative is part of Microsoft’s commitment to democratise AI…
Meta is planning to introduce ads on Threads in early 2025. Which marks a shift from its earlier strategy of avoiding monetization in the platform’s initial stages. Despite the app’s rapid growth—reaching 200 million monthly users. Meta is…
Latitude59 Kenya’s pitch competition has announced that its has received over 382 applications from 37 countries. Startups were invited to apply for the pitch competition back in September ahead of the Latitude59 Kenyan Edition Conference…
The much-anticipated drama series 4 Play will debut on Showmax on 21 November 2024, bringing a bold and unapologetic look at contemporary life in Nairobi. Created by James Kombo of CJ3 Entertainment, 4 Play follows the lives of four…
Some YouTube Premium users are experiencing ads despite paying for an ad-free experience, and YouTube has acknowledged the issue, stating that it shouldn’t be happening. As noted, YouTube Premium is supposed to provide an ad-free…
Social media site, Bluesky has gained a recent boost of 1 million users in just a week following the U.S. election. This has brought it total user base to 15 million, up from around 13 million in October. This growth highlights a shift as…
Kenyan communications firm Aquila East Africa has officially expanded operations into Rwanda and Uganda, marking a significant step for East African SMEs in the regional market. According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, SMEs…
This Black Friday, crypto-enabled payments are expected to be at the forefront of consumer spending, especially for premium and collectible items, as revealed by Binance and its payments partner, Fivewest. With last year’s trends…
Melbet is a convenient betting platform where you can find a variety of sports events and entertainment for every taste. Wide line, fast payouts and a lot of gaming options. It is also a complete tool for those who want to get the most out…
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped tech titan Elon Musk and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a new government agency with a lofty mandate – the Department of Government Efficiency, or “DOGE” for short. The duo’s primary…
Liquid C2 has announced the introduction of Secure360, a comprehensive combination of cyber security services and solutions designed to address the growing complexity of cyber threats across the continent. Secure360 encompasses four key…
Flourish Ventures has published the first-ever, wide-scale survey of founder wellbeing in Africa, shining light on the experiences of early-stage entrepreneurs across the continent. Titled ‘Passion and Perseverance: Voices from the African…
Red Hat has announced the introduction of new capabilities and enhancements for Red Hat OpenShift, the industry’s leading hybrid cloud application platform powered by Kubernetes, as well as the technology preview of Red Hat OpenShift…
Steam has officially ended support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1, effective from January 1, 2024. This decision follows the need for newer security features that are available only in Windows 10 and later versions. This means users running…
