Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
LG has today announced an exclusive Easter campaign dubbed ‘Forget the Bunny, Get the Deals’ that will see customers get special discounts across a wide range of select home appliances, Air solutions and Home entertainment products. The…
Instagram is no longer just a place for carefully curated feeds or stories; it’s evolving into a full-fledged discovery engine. The Meta-owned platform is enhancing its search functionality, aiming to make it easier for users to explore…
Sophos has named Chris Bell as senior vice president of global channel, alliances and corporate development, where he will lead the evolution of Sophos’ global channel strategy. This key appointment reinforces Sophos’ channel-first…
Introduction To protect user data if the phone is lost or stolen, Android smartphones have Factory Reset Protection (FRP). FRP requires the original Google account credentials after a reset to ensure only the legitimate owner may access…
With 86,600,000 mobile subscriptions, Ethiopia is the biggest telecom market in East Africa today, accounting for 27.49% of the region’s 314,988,917 subscriptions in 2024. This is contained in the Africa Telecom 50 Report 2024 (East…
Apple has officially unveiled its Immersive Video Utility for Mac, a new professional-grade tool designed to empower creators in producing next-level 180-degree stereoscopic 3D content tailored specifically for the Apple Vision Pro. With…
Meta’s surprise weekend launch of its new Llama 4 AI models has quickly become a case study in the growing tensions between AI marketing claims and real-world performance. The company released two new models—Scout and Maverick—on Saturday,…
Kenyan startup Chpter is on a mission to reinvent how small businesses across Africa sell and serve customers by turning everyday chat apps like WhatsApp and Instagram into powerful, AI-powered storefronts. Founded by Mark Kiarie, Kuria…
Mastercard has partnered with PayTabs to facilitate digital payment solutions for small and medium enterprises in Egypt. Through this collaboration, PayTabs will leverage Mastercard’s global network and digital payments capabilities to…
The 50th anniversary celebrations of Microsoft quickly turned into controversy when two software engineers disrupted executive speeches to protest the company’s AI contracts with the Israeli military, resulting in their immediate…
X is stepping up its efforts to curb impersonations and parody accounts on the platform. Incoming changes are aimed at mitigating the risks of user confusion and account impersonation by providing greater transparency regarding the…
The 2025 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize launches its seventh annual competition today in search for Africa’s most promising young co-founders and founders across Africa who have launched businesses across Africa’s agrifood value chain “from…
Kenya has made a major step toward regulating the digital asset ecosystem with the introduction of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill of 2025. The aim is to regulate the cryptocurrency sector. It is also part of the current…
Infinix is set to shake up the smartphone scene once again with the anticipated launch of its Infinix Note 50s 5G+ on April 18. Impressive specifications aside, reports suggest it will be a phone with its own unique scent. Dubbed the…
Last month, Kenya’s State Department for Parliamentary Affairs unveiled its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy for 2025 to 2030. As the global AI race intensifies, this roadmap aims to position Kenya not just as a consumer of AI…
TikTok has quietly introduced a new platform called TikTok for Artists, aimed at giving musicians more tools to manage and grow their presence on the app. The soft launch comes at a sensitive time, as the platform continues to face…
WhatsApp is testing some handy new features that could make answering calls a lot smoother and a bit more private. In its latest Android beta (version 2.25.10.16), the app can mute your mic and turn off your camera before you even pick up…
Google has officially launched real-time camera and screen-sharing features for Gemini Live, enhancing the capabilities of its AI assistant. This update is now available on Pixel 9 and Samsung Galaxy S25 devices, offering users a more…
South African AI startup, NOSIBLE, has announced the close of a $1 million in pre-seed funding round led by Atlantica Ventures. The startup plans to use the funding to scale its sales operations and accelerate its go-to-market strategy.…
Sumet Technologies, a Tanzanian fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) startup, has raised $1.5 million in pre-seed funding. The startup will use the capital injection to improve its technology infrastructure, operational efficiency, and expand…
Jem HR, a South African technology startup providing human resources and employee benefits services via WhatsApp, has raised $3.3 million in a pre-Series A funding round. The funding comprises equity and debt and will be used to develop…
Amazon is gearing up for a major milestone in its space ambitions with the launch of the first 27 satellites under its Project Kuiper initiative. Scheduled for April 9, 2025, this mission marks the tech giant’s most significant step yet…
Vertiv has announced the launch of the Vertiv PowerDirect Rack, a 1U high-density 50V DC power system shelf designed to bring resilience to even the most demanding AI and high-performance computing (HPC) environments. This modular system…
Slot machines have come a long way from the classic three-reel, single-payline slot machines. Today’s slots are packed with new features, exciting bonus rounds, and innovative mechanics that add more variety and winning opportunities to…
