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Google is tightening up security on Android devices in ways that will force about 750 million phones to either update or risk losing access to major protections. Devices running Android 12 or older no longer receive regular security…
Airtel Kenya has announced free access to the Kenya Education Cloud and Elimika platforms, allowing teachers and students across the country to use the resources without incurring data costs. The move, launched on World Teachers’ Day, is…
The Bloggers Association of Kenya has notified lawmakers that the Creative Economy Support Bill 2024 needs a serious digital upgrade. BAKE released a detailed critique of the proposed legislation, arguing that while the bill takes…
The launch of Sora 2 was supposed to mark OpenAI’s latest attempt to blur the line between imagination and reality, using AI to generate lifelike videos from text prompts. Instead, it’s ended up igniting a heated debate on how far AI tools…
Businesses in Kenya have received major relief after Tanzania agreed to spare them from the recent ban on foreign-owned small enterprises, easing fears of market disruption and signaling a new phase of regional cooperation. The…
There’s something refreshing about a phone that knows exactly what it wants to be. The Infinix GT 30 Pro doesn’t pretend to compete with flagship camera systems or claim to revolutionize smartphone design. Instead, it plants its flag…
If you’ve been waiting for a well-paying short-term opportunity, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has just the announcement you’ve been hoping for. The commission has rolled out temporary job vacancies across all…
itel has officially launched its latest smartphone, the Super 26 Ultra, in Kenya during a launch event at itel Home in Machakos. The device is positioned as a premium yet affordable option, focusing on durability, performance, and…
Microsoft is once again facing criticism over its approach to Windows 11 updates. Starting this month, the company will begin automatically installing its new Microsoft 365 Companion app on any device that already has Microsoft 365 desktop…
Apple is reportedly preparing to refresh its MacBook lineup with new models powered by the M5 family of chips. The update is expected to focus on performance and connectivity gains rather than major design overhauls, with the first devices…
The U.S. Department of State recently announced a major update for the DV-2027 Green Card Lottery: for the first time, any person who wants to apply will be required to pay a $1 electronic registration fee when submitting their entry. The…
For years, many smartphone users have believed a persistent theory that apps secretly eavesdrop through microphones, listening to conversations to serve eerily accurate ads. The suspicion usually arises when a product is casually mentioned…
In financial circles, data used to be a tool. Now, it’s currency. African forex traders are no longer simply reacting to market shifts—they’re predicting them with machine precision. Armed with vast datasets, they’re using big data to…
Google is strengthening its cloud storage security with the rollout of an AI-powered ransomware detection feature in Google Drive for desktop. The update, available on both Windows and macOS, is designed to safeguard files from one of…
As Africa’s digital economy accelerates, the hunger for fast, reliable and affordable internet has never been greater. For Internet Service Providers (ISPs), meeting this demand is not just about ambition; it’s about finding the right…
Fintech company Tala is extending its operations in Latin America, with plans to enter Guatemala first, followed by the Dominican Republic and Panama before the close of 2025. Since its entry into Mexico eight years ago, Tala has served…
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has announced a major policy change for the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery, also known as the Green Card Lottery. Starting October 16, all individuals registering for the DV-2027 program and future lotteries…
Mawingu, East Africa’s largest rural internet service provider, announced today it has secured $20 million in funding from Pembani Remgro Infrastructure Fund II (PRIF II). The investment is a big step in the company’s plan to bring…
Brave has unveiled “Ask Brave,” a new AI-powered search feature designed to directly compete with Google by blending traditional search results with conversational, detailed responses. The launch expands on Brave’s existing AI Answers,…
Among these digital stages, TikTok is emerging as one of the most potent when it comes to giving creators a place to flaunt their stuff, share insights or grow businesses. With more than its billion active users across the globe,…
Samuel Gikandi, CEO and co-founder of Africa’s Talking, has reportedly been kicked out of the company he helped build. In a tweet posted on Sunday, Gikandi wrote that he was forced out by “the very criminals I am investigating” and that…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has launched its latest voter registration drive with a major technological upgrade: iris recognition. For the first time in Kenya’s electoral process, voters will have their eyes…
Kenya and Nigeria have signed a strategic agreement to strengthen cooperation in satellite technology, a move that will hopefully accelerate digital access and support critical sectors across Africa. The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) has…
OpenAI is preparing to shake up social media once again, this time with a new short-form video app that could feel a lot like TikTok, except there’s a big twist. Instead of user-uploaded content, the feed will be made up entirely of…
