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Google Contacts has introduced a redesigned settings interface, streamlining access to contact management options. Previously hidden within the three-dot (or “meatballs”) menu, these options are now more visible and accessible. The updated…
Samsung recently made headlines with the launch of the industry’s first 24Gb GDDR7 (Graphics Double Data Rate 7) DRAM, a powerful memory module specifically engineered for next-gen applications in AI, high-performance computing, and…
Netflix’s decision to delist most of its interactive shows and films, effective December 1st, signals the end of an era for the company’s brief campaign into interactive content. This move raises questions about the future of interactive…
This election season, the question whether former President Donald Trump will prematurely declare victory looms large. His history adds weight to this concern—back in 2020, Trump declared himself the winner while votes were still being…
Kenya’s KCB Group’s recently experienced a significant data migration issue, allowing customers to overdraw their accounts by approximately $7.7 million. This happened during the bank’s transition from an on-premise database to a…
Visa has announced strategic investments in four African fintech startups today, marking a significant step in its $1 billion commitment to the continent’s digital transformation by 2027. The companies – Oze, Workpay, OkHi, and ORDA – all…
Google has announced a groundbreaking achievement in cybersecurity, as its AI technology successfully detected a 0-day security vulnerability in real time—a notable first for the industry. This achievement marks a significant step in using…
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo has announced that it will launch its latest smartphone, the Vivo V40 Lite, on November 11, 2024. The device is set to be a more affordable addition to the Vivo V40 lineup that was launched a couple of…
Starlink has temporarily paused new subscriptions in Nairobi and surrounding areas due to network capacity constraints. . With an influx of users and high demand, especially in the Nairobi metropolitan area, the network has reportedly…
The Times Tech Guild – the union that powers the technology behind election coverage at The New York Times, has called a strike due to unfair labour practices (ULP). This strike by the IT team comes on the eve of the 2024 United States…
2024 is just a month away from wrapping up, and Netflix seems geared up to close it out with a bang. With a mix of highly anticipated returns, quirky holiday fare, and some surprising additions to its streaming lineup, we’re certain…
ChatGPT’s web search feature has been upgraded, allowing users to get quick, up-to-date answers with links to credible web sources. This enhancement enables the chatbot to handle real-time information, covering areas like sports scores,…
Apple has recently released macOS Sequoia 15.1, which introduces significant updates, particularly in the realm of AI with the first features of Apple Intelligence. This update includes a revamped Siri that offers better interaction…
Sub-Saharan Africa has shown significant growth in financial inclusion over the past decade. Much of this growth has been driven by mobile money account adoption, which is an increasingly common payment method in Sub-Saharan Africa.…
ChatGPT users have recently noticed a model version that features image input and enhanced context awareness, revealing OpenAI’s recent advancements. . This model, capable of processing images along with text. The ChatGPT O1 model from…
Many US companies are encouraging Americans to vote on Election Day by offering convenient rides to polling places or fun perks as a way of celebrating voter participation. Although the Federal Election Commission (FEC) prohibited…
Image by Evgeny Opanasenko on Unsplash Smartphones have replaced many everyday tools, from cameras to calendars. They have also helped us stay connected with friends and family around the globe. This holds especially true for seniors, who…
Xiaomi-owned Chinese smartphone brand POCO has finally returned to the Kenyan market with the launch of its two latest smartphones, POCO C75 and POCO M6 Pro. POCO M6 Pro The POCO M6 Pro would be rightfully described as the more prestigious…
After becoming a publicly traded company following an initial public offering (IPO) in March 2024, Reddit has reported its first quarterly profit. This week, the company’s stock price experienced a significant increase, rising by over 35%.…
Pakistan’s EdTech venture, Knowledge Platform, and Kenya’s Eneza Education, have merged to form an African Asian EdTech venture. This merged company will be headquartered in Singapore and will be known as Knowledge Platform. It aims to…
During a trip to Nairobi, Google President of EMEA Matt Brittin, announced $5.8 million in Google funding to support foundational AI and cybersecurity training this year across Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa. The funding will be used to…
Mauritius is now the latest victim of a government-mandated internet block as the country’s communications regulator ordered that all ISPs suspend access to all platforms today on Friday till November 11. This is a day after the country’s…
Microsoft has announced that it will begin charging for an extended support option to allow users to keep using Windows 10 beyond its official end of support date. It will charge consumers $30 for an additional year of security updates to…
Xiaomi Kenya seems to have kicked off the festivities early with its new deals for Black Friday 2024, which will see some of its latest smartphones retail at lucrative discounted prices. According to Xiaomi, the deal aims to help Kenyans…
