Apple’s touchscreen MacBook Pro keeps the M5 chips and adds OLED and a higher price
Apple is expected to unveil OLED touchscreen MacBook Pros on Wednesday. Here is what they could cost, including in Kenya
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“CrackGate”: what we know about iPhone Duo screens cracking along the hinge
iPhone Duo owners in five countries report inner screens cracking along the hinge within hours. Apple has not commented yet
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Budget-friendly tech gifts for men under KES 5,000
Twelve tech gifts for men under KES 5,000, from power banks to dash cams
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Snapchat’s Robert Downey Jr. ad is frightening people when they open the app
Snapchat users say a Robert Downey Jr. Specs advert interrupts chats and camera access, with a Skip button appearing later.
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OPPO Pad Mini expands internationally with an 8.8-inch matte OLED display
OPPO Pad Mini expands into international markets with a matte OLED screen, while official Kenya pricing and availability remain unconfirmed.
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Honor WIN 2 puts a 10,100mAh battery and two cooling fans into a gaming phone
Honor WIN 2 launches with a 10,100mAh battery, two cooling fans and 185Hz display. China prices and Kenyan listing explained.
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Samsung’s certified refurbished Galaxy phones arrive on Amazon
Samsung brings certified refurbished Galaxy phones to Amazon US with new batteries and manufacturer warranties. Kenyan buyers face support restrictions.
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OPPO Reno16 5G vs Reno15 5G: the chip, battery and cameras compared
OPPO’s Reno16 5G keeps the Reno15’s chip, adds a 50MP ultrawide camera, shrinks the screen
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Gemini on Android Auto can now answer from your Gmail and Photos
Gemini on Android Auto can answer from Gmail and Photos if you opt in. Kenya isn’t on Android Auto’s list.
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Benin, Ghana and Rwanda have tested cross-border digital IDs
Benin, Ghana and Rwanda linked national ID systems and verified identity on made-up records. A controlled pilot targets early 2027.
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World Bank plans shared AI computing for Africa
World Bank wants governments to rent AI computing instead of building data centres, but names no countries, budget or date.
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OPPO Find X10 has a 7,150mAh battery in Europe and 8,000mAh in India and the UAE
OPPO Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max have 7,150mAh batteries in Europe and 8,000mAh in India, UAE and Asia.
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Spotify’s New Family Plan Check: Scan a QR Code in Person Within 7 Days or Face a 12-Month Ban
Family members asked to scan Spotify’s QR code have seven days. Missing it bars other Family plans for a year.
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Xbox is testing cloud gaming hours you can buy without Game Pass
Xbox Insiders can buy 10 hours of cloud gaming for USD 3.99 without Game Pass, ahead of November’s monthly limits.
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Google Meet’s spoken translation now covers 63 languages, including Swahili
Google Meet’s speech translation now covers 63 languages, including Swahili. Who can use it in Kenya, and what it costs.
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Budget-friendly tech gifts for girls under KES 5,000
Ten budget-friendly tech gifts for girls, from power banks to Spotify Premium, all under KES 5,000, with current Kenyan prices.
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Airbnb’s new house rules stop hosts asking guests to strip beds, wash dishes, or hand over IDs
Airbnb hosts generally can’t ask guests to strip beds, wash dishes or take rubbish off-site on bookings from 20th November.
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Galaxy A18 LTE launches at KES 32,000, new Exynos chip and no OIS
Galaxy A18 LTE costs KES 32,000 in Kenya. It gains IP64 and a new Exynos chip but loses camera stabilisation
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DStv Kenya will unveil its new era on 26th October
DStv Kenya unveils its new era on 26th October. New packages arrive in November, but names and prices aren’t out.
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Japan’s PM, the NSA and the FBI tell websites to update PHP or go offline
Two critical PHP flaws let attackers take over web servers without logging in. Visitors need nothing; site owners need updates.
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Apple Music unveils a new look shaped by sound
Apple Music unveils a rebrand shaped by sound, with new lettering, a monochrome app icon and music by Fred again
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What makes a trading app practical for Kenyan users?
See what matters when choosing a trading app in Kenya, from mobile usability and demo access to charts, risk tools, fees, and account security.
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iPhone Duo reviews: great hardware, unfinished apps, a long wait to getting one
iPhone Duo reviews praise build, IP68 rating and battery, but Kenyan buyers face months-long waits and prices near KES 450,00
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Family Share on Safaricom Home Fibre now offers minutes or data for five people
Safaricom Family Share explained: 750 minutes or 14 GB shared across five phones on one Home Fibre bill, renewed monthly.
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