Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
Apple is gearing up to give your iPhone a bold new look with the upcoming iOS 19 update. According to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, a reliable source for Apple insights, the tech giant is preparing one of the most dramatic software overhauls…
Aviator, the action-packed crash game from Spribe, has made a huge splash in the online gaming community. Regardless whether you’re a high-rolling gambler or a new face in gaming, being a master in the mechanics and practicing clever…
Imagine walking into an airport, and instead of straining to catch a muffled announcement over the loudspeaker, the audio streams directly into your hearing aids or earbuds, crystal clear. With the upcoming Android 16 update, that…
London is a city of elegance, history, and high-stakes entertainment, making it a prime destination for casino lovers. From luxurious gaming halls frequented by celebrities to hidden gems offering incredible deals, the capital of the UK…
Channel partners want to develop their cloud capabilities but nearly half feel they lack the technical skills to meet customer needs, according to new research by Westcon-Comstor. The global technology provider and specialist distributor…
M-KOPA and Turaco Insurance Agency have announced they have provided Hospital Cash insurance to over 1 million Kenyans in just one year. This health insurance comes built into M-KOPA smartphones at no extra cost as part of their “More Than…
KCB Group profit after tax for the full year 2024 grew by 64.9% to KShs. 61.8 billion, accelerated by strong topline expansion across all businesses. This was a rise from KShs. 37.5 billion reported a similar period last year. The Group’s…
By Christopher Saul, Territory Sales Lead for East Africa at Red Hat The release of Kenya’s draft National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy is a signal that the nation, and indeed the whole East African region, is heading in the right…
In a move to regain its position as a leader in the semiconductor industry, Intel has announced the appointment of Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO. The leadership change comes as the company navigates a difficult period marked by falling market…
Google is set to roll out Android 16 Beta 3 on March 13, marking a major milestone in the development cycle known as Platform Stability. This update finalizes core APIs and system behaviors, allowing developers to fine-tune their apps…
The smartwatch industry has hit a stumbling block, marking its first-ever decline in global shipments. Apple, the dominant player in the market, experienced a significant 19% drop in Apple Watch sales in 2023, reflecting a broader slowdown…
With the development of the Internet and the gaming industry, many things have emerged that are both good and bad. Although technology has given us a new way to socialise and entertain ourselves, it has also given rise to the phenomenon of…
Google Photos is giving Android users more control over their media with a new feature called “Undo device backup.” This update allows users to delete photos and videos stored on Google’s servers while keeping the original files safe on…
Betting on sports in Kenya is not just a pastime but a whole industry that attracts millions of people. Some bet on 1Win for the adrenaline rush, some dream of winning big and some wonder, “Can I turn this into a strategic investment?”.…
Microsoft has today hosted the largest Artificial Intelligence (AI) conference in Africa in Nairobi. This is part of its global AI Tour, which is happening as AI adoption by Kenyan organisations is on the rise. The conference brought…
Telkom Kenya has entered into a strategic partnership with Japan’s Rakuten Symphony and US-based Airspan Networks to develop and test Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) technology. The collaboration, announced today, involves a KES 568…
A newly identified botnet, named “Ballista,” is actively exploiting a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in unpatched TP-Link Archer AX21 routers. This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-1389, allows attackers to inject…
Google has introduced Gemma 3, an open-source AI model engineered for optimal performance on single GPUs and TPUs. This release shows Google’s dedication to making powerful AI tools available to developers and organizations, facilitating…
Apple is reportedly preparing a redesign of its iOS, iPadOS, and macOS operating systems, with changes expected to focus on user interface elements such as icons, menus, apps, windows, and system buttons. This update, anticipated to launch…
By Samuel Oluoch Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries across the globe, bringing with it both exciting opportunities and challenging disruptions. In Kenya particularly, AI presents both a source of innovation and an…
Vertiv has made another key addition to its industry-leading thermal management portfolio, with the introduction of the Vertiv CoolLoop Trim Cooler, in support of air and liquid cooling applications for AI (artificial intelligence) and HPC…
Nintendo is reportedly making a major leap in online gaming for the upcoming Switch 2, addressing one of the biggest complaints from fans – the lack of built-in voice chat. According to a newly discovered patent filed in late February…
Sony has embarked on an innovative journey to integrate AI into its PlayStation characters, aiming to elevate the gaming experience to unprecedented levels. A notable example of this initiative is a prototype featuring Aloy, the…
OpenAI has launched a new suite of developer tools aimed at simplifying the creation of AI-powered agents that can perform complex tasks autonomously. This move comes as Chinese AI startups, particularly Monica AI, continue to gain ground…
