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Starting June 1, WhatsApp has stopped working on several older iPhone and Android smartphones. This move follows an update to WhatsApp’s minimum system requirements, which was originally scheduled for May 5 but delayed to allow users more…
Elon Musk is upgrading the way users communicate on X (formerly Twitter) with the introduction of XChat, a powerful new encrypted messaging feature. The feature introduces a fresh layer of privacy and security to the platform, as X…
WhatsApp is gearing up to introduce one of its most anticipated privacy features: usernames. For the first time, users will be able to connect and chat with others without having to reveal their phone numbers. This marks a major shift from…
At the Connected Africa Summit 2025 held in Diani, Kenya, African leaders made a major move from talk to tangible progress. This year’s summit went beyond declarations. For the first time, leaders formally committed to establishing a…
Kenya’s legislature has taken a major step towards regulating its digital finance ecosystem with the introduction of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill 2025. Gazetted in April, the bill proposes a comprehensive legal framework to…
Day 4 of the Connected Africa Summit 2025 delivered a major highlight with an innovative showcase on the application of Llama by Meta AI, its open-source large language model, through a live demo with the FoondaMate app. The event, held at…
Google’s latest AI video generation tool, Veo 3, has ignited a major conversation across the creative industries. Capable of turning simple text or image prompts into high-definition video complete with realistic motion, sound design, and…
Apple is reportedly preparing to rename all of its major operating systems in a shift of branding strategy that will debut at the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025. According to a Bloomberg report, the Cupertino-based…
A University of Nairobi law student has learned an expensive lesson about social media consequences after being ordered to pay KES 7.5 million for defamatory Facebook posts. Kevin Ndung’u, a third-year student, now faces a debt that could…
A new digital platform launched today in Nairobi aims to solve a persistent problem in African AI governance: scattered, hard-to-find policy documents that make tracking regulatory developments across the continent nearly impossible. The…
Role of Local Governments in Sports Infrastructure Projects Sports infrastructure remains vital for community health, talent development, and economic activity. Local governments have a direct role in shaping these outcomes. Through public…
Kenya is working hard to attract more tourists by improving travel options and strengthening relationships with other East African countries. At the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) in Uganda, Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary…
How Partnerships With Football Clubs Shape Betting Brands Sponsorship deals between football clubs and betting platforms have become one of the most visible forms of sports marketing. These partnerships offer both parties mutual advantages…
Fan Translations Helping Games Spread Across Regions Global gaming is no longer limited by geography or original language. Players in diverse regions now access titles that were once unavailable in their native tongue. This growing trend…
How Customer Support Quality Affects Player Retention in iGaming Customer service plays a major role in shaping user loyalty across the iGaming sector. Players expect fast, clear, and respectful help. When they get it, they often return.…
Personalized Bets and Custom Markets: The New Face of Sports Wagering Sports betting has evolved dramatically with technology bringing personalized wagering options to fans everywhere. These custom markets let bettors create unique wagers…
The healthcare industry is the most impacted by data breaches, according to IBM’s 2024 Cost of Data Breach report. But why? A cybersecurity risk assessment would point to sensitive patient health records and outdated legacy systems with…
Researchers at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) in India have developed a sodium-ion battery that can reportedly charge up to 80% in six minutes. According to the team, the battery also offers a…
The Communications Authority of Kenya has imposed hefty fines on broadcasters caught exploiting religious programming to promote unlicensed gambling operations, following a viral NTV exposé that revealed the extent of the problem. This…
The Connected Africa Summit 2025 commenced on May 26 at the Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort in Diani, Mombasa, witnessing a big gathering of over 2,000 delegates from over 50 countries. Organised by Kenya’s Ministry of Information,…
WhatsApp has hinted at the imminent release of its long-awaited iPad app, indicating a major expansion of its platform. On May 26, the official WhatsApp account on X (formerly Twitter) responded with an eyes emoji to a post suggesting the…
The ongoing Connected Africa Summit has drawn delegates from 24 countries, including technology leaders and policymakers from the United States and the UAE, highlighting the continent’s growing interest in cohesive digital transformation.…
Kenya is preparing to execute what could become East Africa’s largest corporate transaction in recent history. The government plans to sell a huge chunk of its remaining 34.9% stake in Safaricom, the region’s telecom giant, with the hope…
Kenya’s top telecom operators, Safaricom, Airtel, and Telkom, are facing legal heat over what an ICT lawyer describes as outdated practices in the handling of mobile data bundles. In a move that could change Kenya’s telecom policies,…
