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Apple is gearing up for a bold step with its upcoming iPhone 17 lineup, as it plans to expand eSIM-only models to more regions outside the United States. The company first removed the SIM card tray from U.S. versions of the iPhone 14 in…
Meta is increasing the privacy of WhatsApp with the introduction of a new “Close Friends” feature for status updates. Much like Instagram’s popular option, the feature lets users share photos, videos, and text updates with a smaller,…
For the first time, Huawei has overtaken Apple in global smartwatch shipments, a significant turning point in the wearables industry. According to Counterpoint Research, the global smartwatch market rebounded in the second quarter of 2025…
Safaricom, in partnership with Meta, is building a new subsea Internet cable that will connect Kenya and Oman. The $23 million investment, backed by Meta’s infrastructure affiliate Edge Network Services, is set to cut Internet costs,…
YouTube Premium is a popular choice for millions of users who enjoy ad-free videos, offline downloads, and background play. However, if you’ve been sharing a Premium Family plan with relatives or friends who live elsewhere, you could soon…
Human Mobile Devices, also known as HMD Global, has launched a smartphone that is tailored for online safety. HMD Fuse appears to have been designed with the little humans across the world in mind. For starters, this smartphone comes with…
In the last three years, generative AI has been captivating the tech world, and its ability to analyse massive datasets and make smart decisions is driving its integration into more and more Software as a Service (SaaS) products. Zoho’s…
TikTok is providing Kenyan musicians with a new platform to help them grow and reach a global audience. Named TikTok for Artists Kenya, the platform is reliant on data, which is meant to give artists and the team behind them diverse…
Kenya’s 2027 General Elections are just around the corner, and as a result, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced the resumption of Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) and roll revisions starting Monday,…
Kenya is the largest importer of solar panels in the Eastern African (EA) region. In terms of capacity, the country imported 495 megawatts of solar panels in the 12 months to June 2025. This surge in imports is part of a steady trend, with…
Global insurance tech giant bolttech has officially made its debut in Kenya through a partnership with LOOP, the fintech subsidiary of NCBA Group. Together, the two companies are launching LOOP FLEX, a new device financing and protection…
Samsung’s Galaxy A series continues to target the sweet spot between flagship features and wallet-friendly pricing. The Galaxy A36 and A56 represent two different approaches to this balance, with the A36 positioned as the more affordable…
Infinix recently built its own voice assistant called Folax AI and packed it into its XOS 15 operating system. You’ll find it on phones like the Infinix Note 50 Pro, where it handles the usual voice assistant tasks plus some genuinely…
A Kenyan startup that wanted to flood Africa with a million electric bikes just learned a harsh lesson about market realities. eBee Africa went from ambitious expansion plans to walking papers for nearly everyone on the payroll in less…
Kenya is taking a major step in integrating cryptocurrencies into everyday financial life, as Bankless Bitcoin is set to launch a Bitcoin ATM at Two Rivers Mall next month. The Kenyan company believes the ATM is a step toward digital…
Apple has officially set the date for its biggest launch of the year: September 9, 2025. The keynote, themed “Awe Dropping,” will take place at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California, and will be livestreamed globally. As always,…
New data from cybersecurity and antivirus firm Kaspersky has revealed that Sub-Saharan Africa faced 42.4 million web attacks and 95.6 million on-device attacks in the first half of 2025, indicating a concerning trajectory in data theft…
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature called Writing Help, which uses AI to assist users in adjusting the tone and style of their messages. The tool is intended to reduce miscommunication and improve clarity in everyday conversations. When…
Introduction In today’s business environment, agility is no longer just a buzzword—it’s a defining factor of enterprise competitiveness. Organizations must respond quickly to shifting market conditions, regulatory changes, and customer…
Forex trading in Kenya has continued to be popular, with statistics revealing that in 2020, the online forex trading market grew by roughly 80%. However, whatever makes the difference between a successful trader and someone else is the…
Budget smartphones have become a battlefield of compromises, where manufacturers pick and choose which features to prioritize while cutting corners elsewhere. Like its bigger brother, the Infinix Note 50s 5G enters this crowded space with…
Samsung has officially rolled out Microsoft Copilot AI to its 2025 lineup of smart TVs and monitors, turning the big screen into a truly interactive companion. This integration is part of Samsung’s Vision AI platform, aimed at creating…
Google is changing how calls look on Android. The company has introduced Calling Cards in the Google Phone app, replacing the traditional small caller ID photo with full-screen, customizable visuals. This update builds on Google’s wider…
This week, YouTube rolled out its new “Hype” feature in 39 countries across four continents, with the intent to boost the visibility of smaller creators. The feature allows viewers to “hype” up to three videos per week, provided those…
