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Getty Images and Shutterstock Announce $3.7 Billion Merger
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Getty Images and Shutterstock Announce $3.7 Billion Merger

Getty Images and Shutterstock have announced plans to merge into a single powerhouse company. The $3.7 billion deal will bring together the two largest players in the stock photography and video marketplace, creating a unified platform…

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Snapdragon X Series Brings Compact, AI-Powered PCs to CES 2025
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Snapdragon X Series Brings Compact, AI-Powered PCs to CES 2025

At CES 2025, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Series continues its mission to redefine the personal computer category. With the introduction of compact mini desktop designs and advanced NPU-powered AI experiences, Snapdragon is setting a new…

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Hydrobox Secures $9M to Scale Rural Electrification Efforts in Kenya
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Hydrobox Secures $9M to Scale Rural Electrification Efforts in Kenya

Kenya’s Hydrobox will receive KES 1,164,150,000 ($9 million) in debt financing from FMO, the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank, and ElectriF, an EU impact investment facility focused on expanding clean energy access in developing…

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Micron Reveals a New Storage Drive That Saves Power on Your Laptop
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Micron Reveals a New Storage Drive That Saves Power on Your Laptop

Micron has expanded its Crucial lineup of storage drives with several high-performance SSDs. At CES 2025, the company revealed the Crucial P510 SSD, a single-sided PCIe 5.0 storage drive offering impressive speed and efficiency for both…

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Kenya Startups Secure $638M, Leading Africa’s Tech Ecosystem
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Kenya Startups Secure $638M, Leading Africa’s Tech Ecosystem

African startups raised $2.2 billion in 2024, after overcoming a slow start to the year with a much-improved second half. As has been the case since 2019, the big four of Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa and Egypt dominated. These four…

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Samsung is Preparing to Launch a Tri-Fold Smartphone This Year
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Samsung is Preparing to Launch a Tri-Fold Smartphone This Year

Samsung is preparing to make its next move in the foldable smartphone market with the launch of its first tri-fold device, expected in late 2025. This new design will feature a screen that folds twice, offering a notable departure from the…

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FCC Listing Reveals New Features for the Infinix Note 50
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FCC Listing Reveals New Features for the Infinix Note 50

Infinix wrapped 2024 in style after the launch of the Infinix Zero Flip. It appears the smartphone maker intends to start the new year in similar fashion, by unveiling its latest iteration in the Note series. Fresh details about the…

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Meta Ditches Fact-Checkers in Favor of X-Style Community Moderation
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Meta Ditches Fact-Checkers in Favor of X-Style Community Moderation

A dramatic shift in content moderation strategy has seen Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announce that the company will eliminate its fact-checking program in favor of a community-driven approach similar to X’s Community Notes feature. This move…

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Nvidia Unveils the New Gen Gaming Chips: The GeForce RTX 50 Series
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Nvidia Unveils the New Gen Gaming Chips: The GeForce RTX 50 Series

Jensen Huang, the CEO of Nvidia, captured the audience’s attention at CES 2025 in Las Vegas with the unveiling of the company’s next-generation gaming chips, the RTX 50-series. The new line promises unprecedented performance, combining…

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LG Unveils “xboom by will.i.am” Audio Line at CES 2025
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LG Unveils “xboom by will.i.am” Audio Line at CES 2025

LG Electronics has introduced its latest audio innovations at CES 2025 with the launch of the “xboom by will.i.am” product line. This new collection, developed in collaboration with musicians and tech entrepreneurs will.i.am, includes…

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How to Access Your Child’s KPSEA Results Online: Step-by-Step Guide
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How to Access Your Child’s KPSEA Results Online: Step-by-Step Guide

The Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) results are a significant milestone in the lives of Grade 6 learners, marking their progress in the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). KPSEA was introduced as part of Kenya’s transition…

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How To Create A QR Code Using Your Browser
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How To Create A QR Code Using Your Browser

Creating a QR code directly from your browser is an efficient way to share webpages without additional tools or apps. Both Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge offer built-in QR code generators for desktop, iOS, and Android. Here’s how to use…

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How to Reclaim Your Laptop Storage Space Like a Pro
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How to Reclaim Your Laptop Storage Space Like a Pro

Running out of storage space can feel like hitting a roadblock on a busy highway. Frustrating, right? But what if I told you your PC is hiding storage you can reclaim? Let’s uncover those hidden gigabytes and get your machine running…

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Realme to Launch Budget-Friendly Flagship Smartphone
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Realme to Launch Budget-Friendly Flagship Smartphone

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Realme looks set to add to its portfolio with high-performance smartphones at budget-friendly prices with an expected launch of the Realme GT 7. The device is set to be a more affordable alternative to the…

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How Google is Redefining TVs with Gemini AI
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How Google is Redefining TVs with Gemini AI

Google is bringing its powerful Gemini AI to smart TVs running Google TV, making them smarter, more helpful, and easier to use. Announced at CES 2025, this innovation promises to transform the way we interact with television, making it…

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Microsoft Suspected of Cloning Google’s UI to Steal Traffic
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Microsoft Suspected of Cloning Google’s UI to Steal Traffic

Microsoft is trying to trick people into using Bing. Microsoft Edge, when used to search for “Google,” directs users to a Bing-powered landing page designed to mimic Google’s appearance. This page employs a quick scrolling animation upon…

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Dell Rebrands PC Lineup, Doing Away With Familiar Models
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Dell Rebrands PC Lineup, Doing Away With Familiar Models

Dell Technologies, the American multinational technology company, has completely rebranded all of its personal computers and laptops to adopt a more simplified naming scheme. Going forward, new Dell devices will feature a lineup of Dell,…

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Hampshire Filmmaker Crowned Rising Star at UK TikTok Awards
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Hampshire Filmmaker Crowned Rising Star at UK TikTok Awards

George Harper, a filmmaker from Hampshire, was honored as the Rising Star Creator of the Year at the inaugural UK TikTok Awards. The award ceremony, held at Shepherd’s Bush in London, was attended by over 800 creators and media…

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CES 2025: Hyper Unveils HyperSpace Trackpad Pro for Windows Users
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CES 2025: Hyper Unveils HyperSpace Trackpad Pro for Windows Users

The annual CES event never fails to deliver exciting tech revelations, and CES 2025 is no exception. One standout announcement this year comes from Hyper, a company renowned for its innovative tech accessories. The unveiling of the…

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Here’s What’s Coming to Netflix in January 2025
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Here’s What’s Coming to Netflix in January 2025

The holidays may be over, but that doesn’t mean there’s no more content to watch. Netflix in January brings a slate of exciting films, headlined by the highly anticipated return of Cameron Diaz to acting after a decade-long hiatus. The…

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Proposal For New Fees to Regulate Electronics Markets
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Proposal For New Fees to Regulate Electronics Markets

In an effort to curb the growing issue of counterfeit electronics, the Communications Authority of Kenya unveiled a proposal to impose new regulatory fees on electronics wholesalers and telecommunications companies. The new regulations aim…

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Samsung’s 2025 TVs Will Break Language Barriers with Live Translate
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Samsung’s 2025 TVs Will Break Language Barriers with Live Translate

Samsung continues to lead innovation in the home entertainment sector with the introduction of “Live Translate,” a feature set to debut in its CES 2025 TV lineup. Live Translate is Samsung’s latest innovation, allowing TVs to translate…

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