Kenyan technology publication covering consumer technology, telecoms, digital services, startups, reviews and practical guides.
In the world of smartphones, it’s rare to find devices with top features. At prices that won’t break the bank, Infinix has managed to strike that balance with the Smart 8 and HOT 40i models. They pack impressive specs into very affordable…
Vivo V30 Lite 4G is the latest entrant in the country’s highly competitive 35K price range of smartphones. It joins the Vivo V30 in the camera-centric lineup launched a couple of weeks before and you can read its review here. Vivo V30 Lite…
A week after releasing its latest multimodal AI model, GPT-4o (“o” for “omni”), OpenAI is now pausing the use of the infamous female voice dubbed Sky in ChatGPT following criticism. The OpenAI demos showed the multimodal AI’s capabilities…
Copia, an e-commerce platform targeting low-income households, is at risk of shutting down its operations or performing a massive restructuring that will see hundreds of its workforce become redundant. After facing financial struggles, the…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) recently licensed an additional 19 Digital Credit Providers (DCPs), bringing the total of licensed operators to in Kenya 51. More notably, the list includes Tala, Pezesha, M-Kopa, and Lipa Later. Following…
OpenAI, creators of ChatGPT, has today announced a new partnership with the popular social network Reddit. This partnership will see the popular AI company bring Reddit’s content to ChatGPT and “other new products.” This announcement comes…
Flutterwave, a Nigerian-based fintech, has addressed concerning reports surrounding an attempted breach that was detected last month. The Pan-African payment giant says it was able to block the attempted network intrusion and has since…
Google is currently showing off Android 15 and some of its upcoming features as the company releases the second beta version. It looks like the new upgrade will be focused alot on security with a new Theft Detection Lock feature set to be…
Airtel Africa and Safaricom recently released their financial statements for the 2023/2024 fiscal year. This year saw Safaricom Kenya post Ksh139.9 billion ($1 billion) in earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) – a record first for any…
With the constant growth of the internet, businesses reach their customers primarily through digital channels. One of the most effective ways for this online exposure is by employing SEO and digital marketing strategies. An effective…
Google announced the opening of applications for the 2024 edition of Hustle Academy, a bootcamp designed to enable the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The programme was relaunched this year…
Australia is planning to shut down 3G networks in the country by the end of the year. this was announced by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), the country’s communication regulatory body. Most carriers in the country…
OPPO Reno12 series will be launching next week. The midrange series succeeds the Reno11 and Reno10 series from last year and OPPO is bringing huge upgrades across the lineup including the base model. The OPPO Reno12 series will have a…
Google has today unveiled its new software updates during the Google I/O 2024 event. As expected, Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai took to the stage with a keynote focusing alot more on Google’s AI product. This was made even clearer after the…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), is currently carrying out road safety compliance checks across the country. Consequently, NTSA has launched a crackdown on vehicles that are illegally using strobe lights, light bars and…
With declining advertising revenue, traditional media companies in the country face stiff competition from digital native platforms that feature agile, technology-driven operations. These legacy media companies in Kenya, accustomed to…
On Sunday, internet services on the East African coastline were severely impaired due to faults on the EASSy submarine cable and Seacom subsea cable. The Communication Authority of Kenya (CA), in a circular to the media, confirmed subsea…
Chinese tech firms Lenovo and Motorola have officially been banned from selling smartphones in Germany, a major market in Europe. This came in through a court order in the country earlier this week prohibiting them from selling all their…
Samsung has announced the availability of Galaxy AI features to their extended lineup of Galaxy devices. This will be made possible through the rollout of a new One UI 6.1 update. The rollout which began at the end of March will see…
Video sharing platform, TikTok, has begun labelling with AI-generated content (AIGC). This initiative by the ByteDance owned platform is meant to help maintain content authenticity. Over the last one year, creators on the platform have…
Meta-owned messaging platform, WhatsApp, has been on a roll with frequent updates to its app. The latest update brings a refreshed look introducing smaller refinements such as a new chat layout, updated icons and new illustrations, and a…
Finally, Apple is making it easier to discover unwanted Bluetooth trackers in the latest iOS update. This new feature will now alert users if a Bluetooth device, such as Apple’s own AirTags or Samsung’s SmartTag, is being used to track…
There has been growing resentment towards celebrities and influencers in light of the ongoing Israel war on Gaza against Palestinians and in the wake of the recently concluded Met Gala, social media users are now blocking them on these…
After a few days of speculation and anticipation, OpenAI has finally taken to the stage to present some of its new updates and a new slew of products. Among them is a new desktop application for ChatGPT, designed to make the product easier…
