Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
A coordinated campaign involving at least 16 malicious Chrome extensions has compromised over 3.2 million users globally. These extensions, masquerading as legitimate tools such as screen capture utilities and ad blockers, have been…
Meta Platforms is reportedly evaluating an investment exceeding $200 billion to establish a state-of-the-art AI-centric data center campus in the United States. According to a report by The Information, Meta’s executives have been actively…
Gozem, the Super App in Francophone Africa, has announced the close of a $30 million series B funding round. This round comprised both equity and debt and was led by SAS Shipping Agencies Services Sàrl (a subsidiary of MSC Mediterranean…
As time goes on, we are seeing one after another beauty editing app popping up. The photo or video editing app industry only seems to be booming all thanks to the fact that most of us mainly consume content from these photos and videos we…
Huawei Cloud has announced the launch of new Availability Zones (AZ) in Africa in Egypt and Nigeria. These should help reduce latency, improve reliability and support Africa’s data sovereignty. The company has added four availability zones…
VFS Global has launched a new Generative AI-powered chatbot to enhance customer support for travellers to the UK. The AI-Powered Chatbot not only utilizes advanced Generative AI technology to offer human-like, conversational support, but…
Halcyon has announced its collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) highlighting their shared commitment to combat food insecurity and accelerate transformative change in Africa through innovation in agricultural technology. This…
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is advancing efforts to automate the termination of federal employees through the enhancement of an AI software tool known as AutoRIF (Automated Reduction in Force). Originally…
Apple has had to quickly address a software glitch in its iPhone dictation feature that caused the word “racist” to be transcribed as “Trump.” The issue gained widespread attention after a series of TikTok videos came out demonstrating the…
Microsoft has temporarily blocked the Windows 11 24H2 update for users running AutoCAD 2022 due to a serious compatibility issue. After installing the update, many users have reported that AutoCAD 2022 fails to launch, leading to workflow…
Adobe has launched a dedicated Photoshop mobile app for iPhone users, with an Android version set to be released later. This expansion aims to provide broader access to Photoshop’s capabilities, aligning with the increasing use of mobile…
Crypto platform, Cardex, has announced the launch of a new crypto debit card in Nigeria, aiming to curb fraud and enhance security for digital asset transactions. The company said the card would allow users to spend cryptocurrency directly…
Westcon-Comstor has announced significant enhancements to its Microsoft Advanced Support Services portfolio for its Southern Africa partners. These updates include new assessments designed to empower Microsoft partners with actionable…
Alibaba has now made Wan 2.1, an image-generating artificial intelligence model, open source. To improve the accuracy of its image and video generation, the Chinese e-commerce giant has unveiled four versions of Wan 2.1: T2V-1.3B, T2V-14B,…
Are you interested in knowing more about synthetic indices trading in Africa? If yes, then you are in the right place. Africa is quickly catching up with the rest of the world in the financial investment sector. Many investors are…
When it comes to cooking meat to perfection, there’s one tool that stands above the rest: the meat thermometer. No more guessing or cutting into your steak to see if it’s done—simply use a thermometer to ensure your meat is cooked exactly…
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has issued an urgent response to Nairobi County’s disconnection of fiber optic cables mounted on Kenya Power poles, an action that has disrupted critical internet services across the capital. In a…
Google has launched a free public preview of Gemini Code Assist, an AI-powered coding tool aimed at individual developers, students, and even startups. This move aims to democratize access to advanced coding assistance, making it easier…
Microsoft has quietly started testing a free version of its Office suite for Windows that includes advertisements. Currently, users must subscribe to Microsoft 365 to access the full desktop version of Office, but this new test introduces…
Imagine waking up to find your Microsoft 365 account compromised. Not because you had a weak password, but because cybercriminals found a way to bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA) entirely. That’s what is happening. A massive botnet,…
Absa Bank has announced the launch of an enhanced Prestige Banking solution designed for salaried professionals and entrepreneurs. It serves as as the entry point to the broader affluent segment and is tailored for salaried professionals…
On February 20, during a keynote event in Singapore, OPPO unveiled its latest smartwatch, the OPPO Watch X2, alongside the OPPO Find N5 smartphone. The Watch X2 shares many similarities with the OnePlus Watch 3, introduced earlier the same…
By Jane Kariuki, LG Electronics East Africa Head of Marketing. AI has been a part of the global zeitgeist ever since it was thrust into the limelight by tech companies releasing free and public versions of generative AI platforms. The…
The Ministry of Information Communication Technology and Innovation and AGRA has announced a strategic partnership to develop a Rwanda Food Innovation Hub, aimed at catalyzing sustainable food systems across Africa. The Food Innovation Hub…
