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Kenya’s Parliament is considering a bill that could make your internet work the same way your electricity bill works: pay only for what you use, down to the last megabyte. The Kenya Information and Communications (Amendment) Bill 2025,…
Google has officially raised the bar in AI video generation with its latest model, Veo 3, developed by Google DeepMind. Introduced at Google I/O 2025, this tool is capable of creating cinematic videos so realistic that many online viewers…
Apple is reportedly preparing to launch its first smart glasses by the end of 2026, signalling a major expansion of its product ecosystem into wearable augmented reality (AR) technology. According to a recent report, the tech giant’s…
OpenAI has confirmed the acquisition of io, a hardware startup co-founded by former Apple design chief Jony Ive, in a deal valued at $6.5 billion. This move is a major shift for OpenAI as it transitions from a software-focused company to…
Gaming phones don’t need to break the bank, and Infinix nailed that with the GT 20 Pro, a budget smartphone built for gamers. I’m still putting it through its paces, but Infinix isn’t slowing down. They’ve already dropped its successor,…
Signal, the renowned encrypted messaging app, has taken a major step to protect its users from potential privacy breaches caused by Microsoft’s new AI-powered Recall feature on Windows 11. In its latest update, Signal has updated its…
The gaming tablet market just got more interesting with Infinix’s latest entry. The Infinix XPad GT has arrived as a budget-friendly gaming powerhouse that makes a surprisingly smart bet on older flagship hardware to deliver decent…
If you’re planning to travel abroad from Kenya, the first official document you’ll need is a valid passport. Fortunately, you can now apply for a Kenyan passport without numerous hassles, thanks to the government’s digital platform,…
At the Google I/O 2025 developers’ conference, Google introduced a major security enhancement for its Chrome browser: the ability to automatically replace weak or compromised passwords. This new feature will be integrated into Chrome’s…
Telegram has reported a remarkable financial turnaround, posting a profit of $540 million in 2024 after a $173 million loss the previous year. This shift comes amid soaring revenues that jumped from $343 million in 2023 to $1.4 billion in…
Kenya is taking steps to protect children online. New guidelines from the Communications Authority (CA) require “age verification mechanisms” for digital platforms, including social media, but what does this really mean for Kenyan internet…
Safaricom has launched enhanced credit solutions targeting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Kenya, expanding financial access for businesses previously underserved by traditional banking systems. The telecommunications…
Huawei has officially entered the foldable laptop market by introducing the MateBook X Fold Ultimate Design, which was unveiled yesterday. This innovative device is Huawei’s first attempt at a foldable PC and debuts HarmonyOS 5, the…
At its I/O 2025 developer conference, Google announced a new feature in Google Meet that enables real-time speech translation using its Gemini AI model. This update is designed to bridge language barriers during virtual meetings by…
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has denied claims that its systems were hacked. The social scheme firmly assured Kenyans that no compromise or breach of its database was made, insisting that its core system and financial…
The automobile industry has seen tremendous evolution in the last decade—not just in how cars are built but also in how consumers interact with them. From the moment you decide to buy a car to the ongoing maintenance and eventual resale,…
Kenya has experienced a remarkable surge in online gambling, transforming into one of Africa’s most dynamic and lucrative betting markets. Internet users are flocking to specialised websites and mobile applications that offer online slots,…
Google I/O 2025 is officially underway. From AI-powered search and wearables to a new universal assistant and next-gen Android XR devices, Google is doubling down on making artificial intelligence the core of everything. Here’s a complete…
For the second time in less than ten months, Tanzania has blocked access to X. The outage has been confirmed by the internet observatory organisation, NetBlocks. On its X handle, NetBlocks posted the following. “Live metrics show X…
In a telling sign of Kenya’s economic challenges, TVs and refrigerators have overtaken cars as the most common collateral for short-term bank loans. This shift reveals the growing financial strain among Kenyan families struggling in the…
Zoho Corporation has announced Ulaa Enterprise, a browser that targets the enterprise sector. Like many browsers, it’s built on Chromium, making the interface familiar. The browser supports all major operating systems and platforms,…
For the past seven years, the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has implemented Universal Service Fund (USF) initiatives, and significant ICT projects have impacted communities in different ways. One of them is the growth of small…
May brought with it some critical challenges for Windows users. Following the routine Patch Tuesday updates, users began reporting serious system issues that triggered BitLocker recovery prompts, blue screens of death (BSODs), and failed…
The Universal Service Fund (USF) strategy for 2023 through 2027 is faced with a significant funding gap. To be carried out successfully, the strategy that was officially launched today requires a total of KES 40.037 billion for a period of…
