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In a world where smartphones are evolving at lightning speed, finding a device that balances affordability, functionality, and style can feel like hunting for a needle in a haystack. Enter the Infinix Hot 50i, a budget-friendly contender…
Android 15 has introduced new rules for sideloading apps, changing how users install apps outside of official app stores. While Google claims these changes make your phone safer, they’ve also sparked debates about user freedom and app…
Do you know the difference between EarPods and AirPods? In case you didn’t, EarPods are wired in-ear headphones that connect to devices via a cable and input jack, whereas AirPods are wireless Bluetooth earbuds. Even though both EarPods…
Last time when we checked how to convert Safaricom airtime to cash in Kenya, it was in 2023, and we looked at only the apps. These apps, popularly identified as credit-to-cash converters due to their ability to convert airtime to money in…
Ukraine’s leading mobile operator, Kyivstar, has teamed up with Starlink to introduce space-based mobile services, marking a significant step forward in the telecommunications sector. The deal, announced on December 30, 2024, will enable…
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is taking a bold leap into the future of social media by developing AI-generated characters. Imagine logging onto Instagram and having a virtual fitness coach who not only posts…
Life can be, and is, challenging and hard because of its daily insecurities and ups and downs, coupled with failures of productivity. But at least we can Netflix and chill. Enjoy. You can Netflix; that one I am sure of. However, I doubt if…
Numerous firework displays are scheduled to light up the skies in various parts of Kenya when the world and everybody will be welcoming the new year 2025 this Wednesday. If you’re a fireworks lover in Nairobi, you’re in one of the best…
M-Pesa is the mobile phone money transfer service operated in Kenya by Safaricom, the largest telecommunications provider in the country. M-PESA Charges are one of the sticking points for usage of the service. Designed to provide financial…
Much of our digital lives is stored on our mobile phone devices, and we hope that you always use a PIN, a fingerprint, or a Face ID to help protect your important information and privacy. However, it may be even more important to add a…
Who would’ve thought that cars could drive themselves or your own house could alert you if there’s an intruder while you’re away? This new age of technology has made it all possible. As the years progress, technology is only going to get…
Google is constantly finding ways to make the Play Store more user-friendly and efficient. One of the latest developments is the Download Manager feature, which could significantly simplify how users track and manage app downloads.…
KPLC token meters are a new type of energy meter being offered to every household and business nationwide by Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC), the state-owned utility facility that distributes, transmits, and retails electricity in…
Have you ever wondered why stadiums like Manchester United’s Old Trafford, Arsenal’s Emirates, and Liverpool’s Anfield always sell out for big matches? Why do some football jerseys sell out while others don’t? Why does the internet light…
When it comes to cloning consciousness, you can’t help but think of the cult film Total Recall with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Do you remember the main character, Douglas Quaid, who lived in a world where technology allowed the implantation of…
META’s popular messaging and calling platform, WhatsApp, declared to stop supporting over 20 older ‘Android smartphones,’ starting 1st of January. The update is said to affect users with devices running Android KitKat or earlier versions.…
Apple is seeking to participate in the high-stakes U.S. antitrust trial against Alphabet Inc.’s Google, arguing that its own interests in lucrative revenue-sharing agreements with the search giant need independent representation. In court…
The Communication Authority of Kenya (CA) is proposing revisions to the licensing procedures for technical personnel engaged in the installation, support, and maintenance of IP networks within Kenya. Today, the Telecommunication Technical…
The Communication Authority (CA) is proposing regulations that will allow it to monitor closely user activities in Cyber cafes across the country. Currently, there is an existing provision within the authority to license cybercafés under…
The Kenyan government Christmas gift to Kenyans will arrive tomorrow in the form of a new tax policy. In October, Senior Economic Advisor to President Ruto, Moses Kuria, announced a new policy that will designate all digital payment…
Infinix has been pitching the concept of having one of, if not the slimmest, phones in the market for a couple of months now, and we finally got to see it in the flesh with the Infinix Hot 50 Pro+ that we have been reviewing for a couple…
Little, known primarily for its ride-hailing services in Kenya, has announced its expansion into the point-of-sale (POS) terminal market, displaying a significant pivot in its business strategy. The company’s new product, Little Pay POS,…
The United States District Court of Northern California has found the Israel spyware company, NSO Group Technologies Limited, liable for hacking phones via an exploit on WhatsApp. NSO, who are developers of the Pegasus spyware, were taken…
Human Mobile Devices (HMD) hosted its much-anticipated gaming competition, The Ultimate Gamer, this past weekend at The Waterfront Karen in Nairobi. The tournament spotlighted popular titles like FIFA, Tekken, and Call of Duty, providing…
