Latest technology stories from across Kenya.
YouTube is preparing to roll out a major redesign of its video player interface, its most significant visual overhaul in more than a decade. The new design is set to enhance the user experience across all devices, from smart TVs and mobile…
The next product to potentially join Google’s growing list of discontinued services is the Google Play Games app for Android. According to insights from AssembleDebug, Google is subtly transitioning core Play Games functionalities into the…
Google Maps for Android has received a major redesign aimed at enhancing the user experience with a cleaner and more intuitive layout. The latest update introduces a floating sheet interface for the “You” and “Contribute” tabs, which now…
Samsung is reportedly gearing up for a major smartwatch release with the upcoming Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, which recently received Bluetooth SIG certification under model number SM-L505U. This development confirms that the new wearable is…
Check Point and Illumio, the breach containment company, have announced a strategic partnership to help organisations strengthen security and advance their Zero-Trust posture. The integration between the Check Point Infinity and Illumio…
Qualcomm is gearing up to unveil its most powerful mobile chip yet, the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, with a launch expected at the end of September 2025. The new platform is tipped to arrive in devices starting October 2025, just in time for the…
Kijani Supplies, a sustainable logistics and supply chain tech company, has been awarded a Silver Badge in the “Local Sourcing” category at the WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards 2025, held in Cape Town. This award recognizes Kijani’s…
If you run a PCF (Parody, Commentary & Fan) account on X (formerly Twitter), you are now required to include specific keywords at the beginning of your name and in your bio. Using the same profile image as the original account is also not…
What does a cup of coffee even look like on Saturn’s sixth moon? Is it a latte if it’s made with plasma and served in anti-gravity cups? Welcome to the galaxy’s tastiest thought experiment — conceptualizing cafés for alien life forms.…
OmniRetail, the Nigerian B2B commerce platform, has raised $20 million in a Series A equity round. This round was led by Norwegian development finance institution Norfund and Timon Capital with the participation of Ventures Platform, Aruwa…
Microsoft is preparing to officially launch a subscription-based hotpatching service for Windows Server 2025. This will be a shift in how updates will be handled for enterprises running Windows Server outside Azure. Starting July 1, 2025,…
Nairobi-based EV distributor, MojaEV Kenya, has announced plans to start assembling its electric vehicles locally from August according to Bloomberg. At the moment, MojaEV imports fully built units from China. Initially, the company plans…
Meta is facing criticism following revelations that its AI-powered chatbots on Facebook and Instagram engaged in sexually explicit conversations with users posing as minors. Some bots, which impersonated celebrities such as John Cena and…
At the recent Safaricom Spark Accelerator Demo Day, Kenyan startup Nobuk took the stage sharing their mission to bring order to the chaos of community finances across Africa. Co-founded by Elvis Bando, Nobuk is a payments reconciliation…
YouTube is testing a new feature called AI overviews. This is an experimental feature designed to make video discovery faster, smarter, and more user-friendly. Inspired by Google’s AI Overviews in search, YouTube’s version uses artificial…
Yesterday, the Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) submitted a comprehensive memorandum providing detailed feedback on Kenya’s Draft Cybersecurity Strategy 2025-2029. KICTANet highlighted some of the critical gaps that need to be filled…
Kenya Airways (KQ) and Safarilink Aviation have entered into a one-way codeshare partnership deal designed to revolutionize the way travelers access Kenya’s world-renowned safari destinations. Kenya Airways’ global customers will now be…
Samsung has inadvertently revealed the pricing for its upcoming Galaxy S25 Edge, a sleek addition to its flagship lineup. The leak occurred on Samsung Canada’s website, where the 256GB model was listed at CAD 1,678 (approximately KES…
Google is taking a step in expanding the reach of its Gemini AI by integrating it into vehicles and Wear OS smartwatches. Announced ahead of Google I/O 2025, this move is meant to signal the tech giant’s ambitions to create a seamless AI…
Industry experts, including Samsung, are raising alarm bells about counterfeit QLED TVs flooding the Kenyan market. Many products are now using the premium label without incorporating the essential quantum dot technology that defines true…
Ziff Davis, the digital media powerhouse behind popular tech sites like PCMag, IGN, Mashable, and Lifehacker, has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging widespread copyright infringement. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in the US,…
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the availability of AWS Wavelength in Senegal in partnership with Sonatel, an affiliate of Orange. This is the first Wavelength Zone in Sub-Saharan Africa and the second Wavelength Zone in Africa.…
Baidu has launched two next-generation AI models: Ernie 4.5 Turbo and Ernie X1 Turbo. These models aim to challenge leading AI players such as DeepSeek and Alibaba in an increasingly competitive market. Ernie 4.5 Turbo This model is…
New data from Spotify highlights substantial global growth for Kenyan artists, showcasing the country’s increasing influence in the international music scene. In 2024, Kenyan artists were discovered by first-time listeners over 95 million…
