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Samsung looks set to use some creative ways to deliver an immersive viewing experience for the anticipated Olympics opening ceremony. This was confirmed this week by the South Korean tech firm that is a major sponsor of the upcoming 2024…
If you are a YouTube Premium user that also uses a Virtual Private Network service (VPN) you might have noticed that your subscription plan has been automatically cancelled. Well, that’s because YouTube is now taking a firm stance against…
In today’s hyper-connected world, staying online isn’t just a luxury; it’s practically a necessity. Whether you’re tweeting about the latest trends, video calling your long-distance partner, or joining a political revolution through online…
Members of Parliament are expected by law to vote on the second reading of the Finance Bill 2024. The bill passes to its third reading after the Yes vote won. Here is how MPs voted. MPs Who Voted Yes for the Finance Bill MPs Who Were…
UDA nominated senator Gloria Orwoba has allegedly had a Kenyan journalist, Edgar Wabwire, arrested. The journalist is currently in police custody in Kamukunji Police Station, after being picked from his house in Lucky Summer estate…
Use of technology in the ongoing #OccupyParliament protests has been given another boost. Techsavvy citizens have raised funds to set up and operate a USSD service. Accessed by dialing, *665*971# the USSD platform is meant to help Kenyans…
At the start of the week, the hashtag #RejectFinanceBill was trending top globally. This is the hashtag that Kenyans have coalesced around to push their reservations on the finance bill 2024. The annual bill that has just undergone its…
The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the Commission), has issued a statement raising its concerns on the proposals made in Kenya’s Finance Bill 2024. The commission’s Country Rapporteur on Human Rights in the Republic of…
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has warned against unauthorized sharing of personal data. Kenyans in recent weeks have been crowdsourcing personal information such as names, phone numbers, location and details of…
The techhub that is Nairobi Kenya has witnessed what is building up to be its biggest occurrence of digital activism. The techsavvy youthful population organized and fully utilized their tech skills to bring to life the #OccupyParliament…
Yesterday, the National Assembly Finance and Planning Committee’s tabled its report on the Finance Bill 2024 on the floor of the house. After their press conference earlier in the day it had seemed that Kenyans had got some reprieve from…
Nvidia is officially the most-valuable company in the world. The chip maker has surpassed Microsoft becoming the world’s most valuable company by market cap. It added $3 trillion in market cap over the last 20 months. This is the first…
The Departmental Commitee on Finance and National Planning has today made its recommendations regarding the Finance Bill 2024. The committee made some notable recommendations having received feedback on the bill from the public. Proposal…
Adobe, the creative software giant behind apps like Photoshop and Illustrator, is in hot water with the U.S. government over its allegedly deceptive subscription practices. The Department of Justice recently filed a lawsuit accusing Adobe…
Qualcomm is gearing up for its annual Snapdragon Summit which is scheduled to take place in October this year. Among the many announcements, the anticipated one will be the next-gen flagship processor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. The chipset…
Samsung started this week with an official launch of its new addition to the Galaxy Watch lineup, the Galaxy Watch FE. According to the Korean tech company, the device is set to be an entry-level smartwatch much more affordable than its…
The new OPPO F27 Pro Plus is the company’s new premium mid-range smartphone that launched recently in international markets like India. Touted as the first “super-rugged, monsoon-ready smartphone” by the Chinese firm, the phone is designed…
Gone are the days when protest meant solely marching in the streets. Today, Kenyans are dialing up democracy, quite literally. Patriotic citizens have been reaching out directly to their members of parliament, urging them to vote against…
The UEFA EURO 2024 has kicked off in Germany. The host country Germany is in group alongside Scotland, Switzerland and Hungary. UEFA has local broadcast partners that allow fans from across the world to get live streams of UEFA EURO 2024…
Meta is currently training its generative AI models. As it stands, both users and non-users of its products should be worried about how their personal data is being used to train the AI models. The tech company relies on user generated…
Netflix is discontinuing support for 60 older smart TV models. Find out if your TV is affected and what options you have.
The organization behind the prestigious Grammy Awards, the Recording Academy, is expanding its reach to assist music creators in Africa. They’ve announced agreements with cultural ministries and influential people in the music industry not…
Get ready to clear your schedules and stock up on stress pills because the beautiful game is about to take center stage! The UEFA EURO 2024 is kicking off tonight, and all 51 matches will be streaming live on Showmax Premier League.…
The Government of Kenya (GoK) is set to implement a unified Human Resource Information System (UHR) starting from July 1st 2024. GoK is taking this step to streamline its payroll system by eliminating multiple payroll systems and replacing…
