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Tanzania faced a cybersecurity breach earlier today when hackers compromised the Tanzania Police Force’s official X account, using the platform to spread misinformation to nearly half a million followers. The hackers took control of the…
Mozilla Firefox, the popular web browser, is experimenting with integrating the AI-driven Perplexity Search Engine directly into its user interface. Currently being trialed in Firefox version 139, the feature invites users to explore a new…
Infinix has finally launched the Note 50 Pro Series that comes with a combination of premium materials and AI-powered features. The standout model, the Infinix Note 50 Pro, introduces several industry firsts while still maintaining a…
The iPhone 17 Air, Apple’s upcoming ultra-slim smartphone, has been the center of debate due to a recent leak revealing a modest 2,800mAh battery capacity. This figure is notably low, especially when compared to other slim ultraslim…
In a press briefing at Nairobi’s Serena Hotel on May 19, Eng. John Tanui, Principal Secretary, Department of ICT and Digital Economy, and Stanley Kamanguya, CEO of the ICT Authority of Kenya, officially launched the clarion call “Tupatane…
Google I/O 2025 is set to commence on Tuesday, May 20, at 8pm local time, with the keynote presentation scheduled for 8pm local time on May 21. This year’s conference promises significant updates across Google’s software and AI platforms,…
Apple has been named the world’s most valuable brand in Kantar’s 2025 BrandZ report, with a brand valuation of $1.29 trillion. This marks a 28% increase from the previous year and makes Apple the first brand to cross the $1 trillion…
Apple’s AirPods are set for their biggest leap since ANC arrived in late 2024: in 2026, Apple will roll out earbuds with built-in infrared cameras that enable touchless, in-air gestures and next-level spatial audio. Until then, AirPods 4…
Technology has come a long way in a relatively short time. Just a few decades ago, people relied on landline phones, bulky computers, and printed maps. Today, we carry powerful smartphones in our pockets, can access the internet from…
Not every slot game has to feel like a dark, high-stakes casino floor. Some just want to make you smile. Candy Bonanza is one of those games. It’s bright, it’s colorful, and it turns your screen into a sweet, chaotic swirl of candy pieces,…
Customer service is in the fast lane, and businesses are racing to keep up with folks who want help that’s quick, spot-on, and seamless. Enter AI tools—the game-changers helping teams work sharper, faster, and with a whole lot less stress.…
BURN, Africa’s leading clean cookstove manufacturer, has secured a $5 million investment from the EU-funded Electrification Financing Initiative (ElectriFI) to expand electric cooking solutions across Kenya. The funding, managed by EDFI…
Safaricom has announced a strategic partnership with retail giant Quickmart. The collaboration allows customers to purchase 4G and 5G home internet routers across all 61 Quickmart outlets nationwide. The partnership addresses the growing…
SEACOM East Africa is helping engineering students prepare for real jobs through hands-on programs. The company runs several initiatives to bridge the gap between what students learn in class and what they’ll face after graduation. One of…
Fast and reliable internet has now become a critical factor for business success. Without strong connectivity, daily operations, innovation, and customer service all suffer. Safaricom’s 5G for Business is helping companies overcome these…
Kenya’s Ministry of Education has announced that it will replace the current National Education Management Information System (NEMIS) with a more advanced platform, the Kenya Education Management Information System (KEMIS). The shift,…
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, is under fire after its flagship chatbot, Grok, began injecting unsolicited references to the “white genocide” conspiracy theory in responses to seemingly unrelated prompts. The bizarre and…
Google One, Alphabet’s subscription service offering cloud storage and AI-powered features, has hit 150 million subscribers globally. This marks a sharp 50% jump from the 100 million user mark reached in February 2024, just months after…
X, formerly known as Twitter, has introduced support for 4K video uploads, marking a notable upgrade in the platform’s multimedia functionality. This new feature allows users to upload and share ultra-high-definition video content directly…
OpenAI is reportedly working on a new “Record” feature for ChatGPT that will allow the AI to record, transcribe, and summarise live meetings directly within the app. This addition aims to simplify the way users capture and review…
In a crackdown on online financial crime, messaging app Telegram has shut down two major Chinese-language black markets, Huione Guarantee and Xinbi Guarantee, for violating its terms of service. These platforms were hotbeds for crypto…
YouTube has unveiled a new advertising feature called “Peak Points,” leveraging Google’s Gemini AI to identify emotionally charged moments in videos and strategically place ads immediately after these peaks. Revealed during YouTube’s…
Safaricom has partnered with iXAfrica Data Centres to launch East Africa’s first AI-ready data centre, marking a major milestone in the region’s digital transformation. This collaboration aims to provide scalable, cost-effective…
Samsung is gearing up for the release of One UI 8, its next major software update based on Android 16. As with every major update, some older Galaxy devices will unfortunately be left out. Although Samsung has yet to publish an official…
