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A Kenyan High Court has ruled that Worldcoin, a digital identity project co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, violated the country’s data protection laws by collecting biometric data without proper authorisation. The court ordered the…
In the first quarter of 2025, the global smartphone market recorded a 3% year-over-year (YoY) increase in revenue, signalling modest recovery despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties. According to Counterpoint Research, this growth was…
Rockstar Games has unveiled the second trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), offering fans a more detailed glimpse into the game’s narrative, characters, and setting. This marks the first significant update since the game’s initial…
So often, cybersecurity conversations turn inward. Sure, managing the immense data spewing from the SIEM and other tools, the ever-sprawling cloud environment, the shadowy unmanaged endpoints out there in the ether gives security a full…
In a move to offer more flexible and affordable subscription options, YouTube is piloting a new Premium Duo plan. This plan is designed for two users to share the benefits of YouTube Premium at a cost-effective rate. The pilot program is…
We have become accustomed to gaming phones commanding premium prices, so you can imagine my surprise when the Infinix GT 20 Pro arrived with high-performance gaming at a much more accessible price point. But does this budget-friendly…
Safaricom is streamlining its mobile subscription offerings with the launch of Emerald PostPay. A new plan aimed at providing better value and more flexibility for individual users. The service, which began on February 28 of this year,…
With Android 16 on the horizon, Google is making a bold move in mobile security with the development of a new feature called Intrusion Detection. Discovered through an APK teardown of Google Play Services, this tool appears poised to give…
Samsung has made another move in the smartphone industry by confirming seven years of software support for select flagship devices. This policy covers Android OS upgrades, One UI improvements, and security patches, and aligns the company…
Google has quietly ventured into the film and television industry with the launch of “100 Zeros,” a multiyear collaboration with Range Media Partners. This initiative aims to fund and produce a mix of scripted and unscripted content,…
Google is significantly enhancing its search experience with the expansion of AI Mode, introducing advanced features that make searching more intuitive and productive. This update brings smarter shopping capabilities, seamless task…
Google is finally stepping into the desktop experience game with a native desktop mode built into Android 16 Beta. This long-awaited feature could soon let you plug your Android phone into a monitor and use it just like a full-fledged PC,…
Kenya’s Finance Bill 2025 is finally here, and the country’s digital economy will see some changes as a result of targeted tax reforms and incentives for local tech manufacturing. Taking effect in July, the government hopes these changes…
Apple has issued a stark warning to iPhone users across 100 countries, alerting them of potential exposure to mercenary spyware. In a message sent directly to affected users on Wednesday, the company said their devices were likely targeted…
Microsoft has announced a global price hike for its Xbox Series consoles, accessories, and first-party games, effective 1 May 2025. The Xbox Series X now retails at $599.99 (about KES 77,700) from $499.99 (about KES 64,700), while the…
Google is adding a new layer of expression to Gmail with the rollout of emoji reactions for emails. This feature, already a staple in messaging apps like WhatsApp and Slack, is now coming to your inbox to make communication quicker, more…
When it comes to defining Africa’s aviation future no one does it better than the Ethiopians. Ethiopian Airlines was founded in 1945 by Emperor Haile Selassie, and since then it has been constantly setting the bar higher for the rest. At…
Since early 2024, the Google Play Store has undergone a dramatic transformation as the total number of apps listed has plummeted from approximately 3.4 million to just under 1.8 million, a staggering 47% drop, according to new data by…
During an antitrust trial in Washington on Wednesday, Google’s CEO, Sundar Pichai, indicated that the company is working to have Gemini AI on iPhones. The company intends to have a formal agreement with Apple by the middle of this year.…
OpenAI has officially rolled back a recent update to its ChatGPT model, GPT-4o, after widespread user complaints about overly sycophantic and excessively flattering behavior. The update was originally intended to make ChatGPT feel more…
Nintendo has officially released Version 20.0.0 of the Nintendo Switch system software. This update introduces several new features and interface changes in anticipation of the Nintendo Switch 2 set to launch on June 5, 2025. Additionally,…
The initial phase of Amazon’s Project Kuiper LEO satellite constellation is underway, marked by the launch of 27 satellites on a United Launch Alliance (ULA) rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at the start of the…
Spotify has kicked off 2025 with an impressive financial and user growth report, reflecting the streaming giant’s continued dominance in the global audio market. According to its Q1 2025 results, the platform added 26 million new monthly…
WhatsApp is rolling out significant updates to its voice messaging capabilities, introducing a streamlined recording process and a new transcription feature aimed at enhancing user convenience and accessibility. In its latest iOS beta…
