Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
Standard Chartered and Kenya Airways (KQ) have officially signed a strategic partnership designed to deliver exceptional value propositions, benefits and experiences for their clients. The signing ceremony, held today at Standard…
OpenAI has unveiled “Deep Research,” a new feature within ChatGPT designed to enhance the artificial intelligence platform’s research capabilities. Currently exclusive to ChatGPT Pro users, Deep Research aims to facilitate detailed and…
Solar inverters can support households and businesses in towns and cities whose own power supplies are vulnerable to frequent national grid outages. That’s according to Karl Skare, Chief Product and Strategy Officer at d.light, the global…
At just 22, Claudia is already a force to reckon with in Kenya’s entertainment scene. The Samburu-born beauty, known for her vibrant energy and unique hosting style, has conquered it all – from MC gigs and content creation to scriptwriting…
Ethereum’s price surge follows Eric Trump’s endorsement, sparking renewed investor interest. Meanwhile, low-cap cryptos like Wall Street Pepe ($WEPE) and Solaxy ($SOLX) are gaining momentum as the market shifts. Ethereum has rebounded…
Figures don’t lie. If we hold that statement to be true, then it’s certainly concerning that nearly 4.8 billion people worldwide experienced internet censorship in 2024, according to a comprehensive report by cybersecurity firm Surfshark.…
The Samsung Galaxy S25 series was officially launched in kenya late last month and is now available on pre-order. The Galaxy S25 series is the first step in Samsung’s vision to change the way users interact with their phone and with their…
Investing in Innovation Africa (i3) has announced a pivotal change to its 3rd cohort selection to prioritise the immediate support for 5-7 growth-stage companies building the Future of Pharmacy care in Africa. This announcement comes after…
The dream of making phone calls from anywhere on earth is no longer science fiction. Thanks to the recent breakthrough in satellite communication, smartphones can now connect directly to satellites, enabling calls and even video streaming…
Microsoft has announced the appointment of Samer Abu-Ltaif as the President of Microsoft Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Abu-Ltaif succeeds Ralph Haupter, who will assume the role of President, of the newly formed Microsoft Small,…
Last week, Safaricom awarded the first grand winners of the ongoing ‘Wai Ndai’ challenge. The telco handed over 2 brand-new Suzuki Altos The winners of the Suzuki Altos are 34-year-old John Maina from Naivasha and 32-year-old gamer Paul…
LG is set to unveil its new Google Cast-integrated hotel TVs at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2025, the international systems integration and audiovisual exhibition taking place in Barcelona, Spain, from February 4-7. Google Cast,…
The COMESA Competition Commission has launched an investigation into Airtel Money over alleged misleading practices in its international money transfer services across Kenya, Uganda, and Malawi. The probe centers on claims that the company…
Dogecoin and Shiba Inu have suffered double-digit losses, wiping out over $90 million in leveraged positions. With bearish momentum mounting, traders are now looking for the next high-growth meme coin under $0.01. Both Dogecoin (DOGE) and…
Kenya’s Business Registration Service (BRS) is grappling with a major data breach that occurred on January 31, exposing sensitive information about companies and their owners across the country. The breach has already had real…
The US Agency for International Development’s (USAID) website went offline yesterday, intensifying concerns about the agency’s future amid President Trump’s sweeping freeze on foreign assistance. This shutdown comes as thousands face…
Innovations in wireless audio have been largely dormant for the past decade, but that will likely change soon. Samsung has filed a patent for earbuds that use Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology instead of traditional Bluetooth for audio…
Success often comes with heavy scrutiny, something the Chinese AI company DeepSeek is now well aware of. Their recent breakthrough has attracted attention from regulators worldwide, though perhaps not the kind of attention they were hoping…
Despite a downward trend in global investment in African fintech since 2021, the industry’s landscape is evolving. A new report reveals a key trend: the integration of fintech into other verticals is on the rise across the continent. This…
Kenya’s startup ecosystem is about to be hit hard as a new bill that awaits presidential approval plans to introduce stringent requirements that could change innovation within the country. The Startup Bill, which aims to position Kenya as…
OpenAI has responded swiftly to emerging Chinese competition by releasing o3-mini, a specialized AI reasoning model, making advanced AI capabilities freely available to ChatGPT users for the first time. The release comes after DeepSeek, a…
Moove has announced the acquisition of Kovi, an urban mobility provider headquartered in São Paulo. This strategic acquisition aligns with Moove’s commitment to advancing mobility and expanding its footprint in the rapidly growing Latin…
In recent years, digitization in Africa has gained significant momentum with various initiatives to enhance the region’s digital transformation and economic growth. The African Union launched its Digital Transformation Strategy for Africa…
Samsung and Corning have announced that the Galaxy S25 Ultra will feature Corning Gorilla Armor 2, the industry’s first scratch-resistant, anti-reflective glass ceramic cover material for mobile devices. Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra devices…
