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The United Kingdom‘s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has allegedly suffered a massive data breach following a recent cyberattack campaign by state-sponsored hackers. There are reports that personal records including the names and bank statements…
The past few weeks have been eventful in Nigeria’s cryptocurrency space following the recent government crackdown on cryptocurrency exchanges. The recent directive aimed at identifying and blocking cryptocurrency trading accounts has…
A consortium of Japanese tech companies has unveiled a high-speed 6G prototype device. The wireless 6G device is capable of ultra-high 100 Gbps transmission in the 100 GHz and 300 GHz bands at distances of up up 100 meters. This is…
Vivo’s V series has continued to consistently be a leader in the midrange camera smartphone category in recent years and the V30 carries on with that tradition. Vivo V30 succeeds the V27 and V29, its predecessors from last year with a…
In the month of April, the US Senate and House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill known as Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (PAFACA). The US President signed the bill hours after it was…
A smartphone, costing only KES 14000 was launched in Kenya this week. Techweez editor was shocked at the price saying, “Whoa! That’s massive for the features.” Across the globe, Ukraine officially chooses AI as the country’s spokesperson…
Fans know ‘May the 4th Be With You’ as ‘Star Wars Day.’ On May the 4th of each year, Star Wars fans unite to drive this pun higher. “May the force be with you!” was a phrase popularised by Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi“. It was a phrase used…
Instagram has rolled out new updates to its ephemeral Stories feature. The Meta-owned social media platform has added new features to allow for more creative uses on Instagram Stories. The company has announced new custom stickers…
Android devices have long had Qi wireless charging – it’s not only available on Apple devices. Apple devices have had Qi wireless charging. They have also had a magnetic alignment, known as Magsafe – an Apple trademark. This magnetic…
Decentralized blockchain network Internet Computer has unveiled its new adoption strategy with the introduction of ICP hubs and 13 IPCP Houses events slated for this year. ICP Houses designed as polyfunctional spaces will host a diverse…
Labour Day weekend is finally here and with the inclement weather in the country, it will be a good thing to stay indoors and catch up on new movies streaming on Netflix, Peacock, Prime Video, HBO Max or wherever you watch your movies and…
WhatsApp has been working hard to bring new features and updates to the messaging platform and keep things interesting for its over 2 billion people who use the app and on the web. Here’s a breakdown of the top new features to take…
The Merriam-Webster dictionary describes disinformation as the spread of false information deliberately and often covertly (as by the planting of rumours). This is often done to influence public opinion or hide the truth. In Kenya, these…
Reaching 1000 followers on TikTok is like hitting a milestone that opens doors to several exciting opportunities on the platform. With 1000 followers, creators gain more visibility and credibility on the platform. They can also meet the…
Prolonged computer work and the free time we spend online live betting, chatting with friends, and watching YouTube afterwards can cause eye fatigue, watery eyes, burning sensation, dryness, overexertion, and pain. Although the visual…
Following the approval of the FY 2023/24 Supplementary Estimates No. 1, the National Assembly required the National Treasury to provide a detailed report on the cash surplus funds held by state-owned corporations in their bank accounts.…
Itel has today announced their latest flagship for 2024 – the itel S24. The itel S24 is a refresh of the flagship S line and succeeds the itel S23 and S23+ smartphones from last year. Itel S24 comes in a slim profile and weighs at 193g. It…
Kenyan startup Twiga Foods has a new CEO. Charles Ballard, who has previously served as the CEO for Jumia Kenya, takes up the role from 1st of May 2024. His appointment comes after Twiga Foods‘ founder Peter Njonjo quit the firm’s board.…
There were an estimated 4.89 billion social media users worldwide at the end of 2023. This active digital space changes radically due to regulations, competition and advancement in technology. In the month of April, some significant…
Kenya Immigration department has suspended passport application and collection. The suspension of services is due to a technical hitch that is affecting the department’s system. “We regret to inform our clients that we are currently…
April was an eventful month across the African startup ecosystem. In Kenya, one major B2B startup announced a shutdown of services. However, there was good news elsewhere as E-mobility startup BasiGo secured more funding while Bolt Kenya…
Like its rival, X, Meta is paying some people when they post on Threads, the company’s text-based social network. Outside of X, Threads is becoming a major player and just reported that it had 150 million monthly active users and now Meta…
The OPPO Reno11 F 5G is the latest entrant in the competitive midrange smartphone market in the country. OPPO Reno11 F is the smaller sibling in the new Reno11 lineup and it is relatively affordable at 50K but is it worth it? There are…
When it comes to high-end Android smartphones, there’s always this idea that they have to look a certain way and separate themselves from the rest of the bunch. But there’s something quite intriguing about the Samsung Galaxy S24 that for…
