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Kenyan Government Sh225b plan to improve internet speeds across the country
Kenyans will soon be able to have access to fast internet speeds thanks to a new initiative by the Kenyan…
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New smartphone case that can print selfies in seconds
A French start-up has developed a new smartphone case that can print selfies from the phone itself in a jiffy.…
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KQ Emerges Winner of the 2014 CIO 100 Awards
It was a double win for Kenya Airways as it emerged winner of the 2014 CIO 100 awards and the…
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#CIO100EA: Players Discuss the Trends of Tech in East Africa
In the just concluded, 4th annual CIO100 Awards IT key players across the East Africa region came together to discuss…
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Youtube annouces its new music subscription service
Google has officially announced a new music subscription service that takes advantage of YouTube’s vast collection of music and existing…
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Google rolls out a new standalone messenger app
Google has rolled out a new Messenger app that has been created to basically send and receive both SMS and MMS…
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Orange African Social Venture Prize Winners
Here are the three winning projects of the Orange African Social Venture Prize Announced plus the The special Orange Partner API prize.…
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Winners of the Orange African Social Venture Prize Announced
By Nixon Kanali, Nairobi Orange has announced the three winners of the Orange African Social Venture Prize who will receive…
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Facebook launches ”Say Thanks”, a personalized video creation tool
By Nixon Kanali, Nairobi Did you know facebook will now let you create personalised video cards for for your Facebook friends?…
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The Microsoft Branded-Lumia smartphone is now here, Microsoft Lumia 535
By Nixon Kanali, Nairobi After putting an end to the Nokia brand name from its products and renaming it as “Microsoft…
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Samsung in patnership with @iLab Africa Unveil Eight New locally developed Apps
Samsung Electronics East Africa, in partnership with @iLab Africa, has today unveilled eight new locally developed mobile applications (apps) during…
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New Instagram update finally lets you edit captions
Instagram users can now be able to edit captions on their posts and also explore pages making it faster to…
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Chinese man proposed with a ring of 99 iPhones, yet she said no
How many iPhones are enough to woo a woman’s heart? Probably no one knows the answer. But thanks to a…
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You can now easily unfollow Boring Friends on facebook
By Nixon Kanali, You got a boring Facebook friend who frequently posts boring posts? And you do not want to…
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Microsoft to launch First Microsoft-Branded Lumia Smartphone on Tuesday
Remember a recent report on Microsoft putting an end to the Nokia brand name from its products and renaming it…
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Facebook to create ”DONATE” button to help fight Ebola
The Ebola epidemic in West Africa seem to have attracted so much attention from across the globe. Many organisations are…
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TRACE patners with Mahindra Comviva as technology partner for TRACE Music Stars
TRACE TV has partnered with Mahindra Comviva as their technology partner to launch TRACE Music Stars across all Airtel operations…
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Google adds Hindi voice search to the Google Maps app for iOS in India
Google has quietly added Hindi voice search to the Google Maps app for iOS in India. The release notes…
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WHATSAPP NOW TELLS YOU ‘WHEN’ YOUR MESSAGE WAS READ!
Popular messaging service, WhatsApp has now rolled out a new update that allows users to know when a message they…
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Microsoft stops Windows 8’s retail sales
As planned, Microsoft has ended retail sales of Windows 8 as well as stopped offering some versions of its Windows…
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New google Calendar app turns your emails into Calendar events automatically
Google wants you to spend less time managing your day, and more time enjoying it. The company has announced its latest…
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Google releases new Bookmark Manager extension for its Chrome browser
Google has apparently released a new extension of Google Chrome browser. Called Google Bookmark Manager the extension would provide a way…
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Facebook provides custom Tor link for privacy-conscious users
In a rare event that showcases that Facebook may actually be listening to the concerns of its users, the…
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Mark Zuckerberg to host Q&A session with all facebook users on November 6
Are you among the 1.35 billion people who use facebook? Well, Mark Zuckerberg the Facebook CEO has something for you. Zuckerberg will be…
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Lenovo completes acquisition of Google owned Motorola on a $2.91 billion deal
By Nixon Kanali, Nairobi Lenovo has completed the acquisition of Google owned Motorola on a $2.91 billion deal announced in February…
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”Being gay is among the greatest gifts God has given me” Apple CEO Tim Cook
‘’While I have never denied my sexuality, I haven’t publicly acknowledged it either, until now. So let me be clear:…
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Microsoft unveils ”Microsoft Band” to help you monitor your fitness
By Nixon Kanali, Microsoft Corp has launched “Microsoft Band” a new device which Microsoft says has been designed for Microsoft Health,…
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Twitter and IBM announce data partnership #IBMInsight
Los Angeles – IBM and Twitter will work together to integrate Twitter’s data into IBM’s analytics services for businesses, both…
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ITU, UN Women celebrate the power of technology to transform women’s lives everywhere
Seven outstanding individuals and organizations leading pioneering projects and advocacy linked to harnessing the power of information and communication technologies…
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IBM Introduces New Enterprise Intelligence Analytics to Fight Cybercrime at High Speeds and Massive Scale #IBMInsight
IBM has announced new high-speed analysis and criminal investigation software that is designed to uncover hidden criminal threats buried deep…
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Philips launches “Buy Original” campaign to enlighten consumers on the existence of counterfeit products
Royal Philips has launched its “Buy Original” campaign; an informative multi-year outreach aimed at protecting consumers, creating awareness about counterfeit…
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Thika Primary School students to benefit from e-learning library project
Pupils from Thika Primary School in Kiambu County are set to benefit from a new library refurbished and equipped by…
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Google exploring a way to search bodies for cancer, heart disease
Google Inc is exploring a way to search inside people’s bodies for early signs of deadly illnesses such as cancer…
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YouTube considering getting rid of ads, to introduce subscription-based billing
Ever opened youtube and the first thing you see are those increasingly annoying pre-roll ads that appear before you watch…
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Alcatel-Lucent and MTN Nigeria to set up ultra-broadband 100G fiber-optic data network in Nigeria
Alcatel-Lucent in conjuction with MTN Nigeria has launched a superfast, 100 gigabit-per-second fiber-optic network in Nigeria. MTN Nigeria, which covers more than…
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Hands on with the new Nokia 130
Microsoft announced the launch of its latest addition to Nokia 130,the latest addition to its phone range, the Nokia 130.…
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How about a Windowless Plane that Will Let Passengers See World Around Them
If a window seat is enough to make you nervous on a flight, you might want to avoid a new…
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Reports: Samsung Galaxy S6 to Feature 4K Screen
By Nixon Kanali Samsung could just be working on its next flagship smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S6. According to a…
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Twitter aquires Twitpic domain and photo archive
Image sharing service Twitpic says that it has reached an agreement with Twitter, to give the microblogging service the Twitpic…
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Twitter unveils ”Digits” to replace passwords with phone numbers
Twitter declared war on passwords and unveiled a new system that will allow users to log in to mobile apps…
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Facebook unveils new anonymous chat app ‘Rooms’
Facebook has launched a new app that will allow people to set up online chat rooms. Called ‘Rooms.’, the app will let you…
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Samsung donates 3,000 smartphones to help fight Ebola in Africa
Samsung has joined the fight against Ebola and now the company has announced that it will be donating 3,000 smartphones (worth…
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”Inbox” Googles’ new email service
By Nixon Kanali Google on Wednesday introduced a new e-mail service called Inbox, a service which it says is designed to focus…
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PhotoMath App uses your phone’s camera to solve math problems
Remember those times back in high school when you always had problems solving those maths problems? well those times might just be…
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Microsoft drops the Nokia brand, renames it ‘Microsoft Lumia’
By Nixon Kanali, Its now official, Microsoft is now putting an end to the Nokia brand name from its products and…
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Truecaller Partners with Microsoft to offer Live Caller ID for Windows Phone
By Nixon Kanali, Nairobi Truecaller, an app that helps people take the right call has today joined hands with Microsoft…
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Man Claims iPhone 6 Bent and Caught Fire in His Pocket
The iPhone 6’s questionable bendiness — perhaps better known as #Bendgate — might have just become a lot more serious. A…
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Google’s updates search engine to crack down on piracy websites
By Nixon Kanali, Nairobi Google is rolling out a new version of Google Search engine to help combat piracy across its…
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President Uhuru Kenyatta says he supports Equity’s thin-SIM technology
By Nixon Kanali, Nairobi Recently, Equity bank issued smart sim powered by taisys technologies to provide mbanking and mobile communication…
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Apple Unveils the 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K Display
Apple finally unveiled the much awaited 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K display on Thursday. The iMac features what…
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Panasonic launches its Panasonic T40 smartphone in India
Panasonic has launched its new android smartphone in India. The new phone, Panasonic T40 will be priced at Rs. 5,990…
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”Safety Check” New facebook feature that notifies your friends and family your are safe during a disaster
By Nixon Kanali Have you ever been in a tight situation? found yourself in the middle of disaster or crisis?…
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Apple Inc, Facebook to pay for female employees to freeze their eggs
Apple Inc and Facebook Inc will help pay for female employees to freeze their eggs, signaling a willingness to spend…
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Free advertising space for October/November On the New #TechTrendsKE Look
Hello readers, TechTrendsKE, one of the fastest growing blogs now has a new look, from techtrendske.wordpress.com and now techtrendske.co.ke.…
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Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla donate $25 million to the CDC foundation to help fight Ebola
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg has announced that he and his wife Priscilla are donating $25 million to the Center for…
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Samsung Galaxy Note 4 now available in India at Rs 58,300
Samsung today launched its flagship phone Galaxy Note 4 in India at Rs 58,300. The phone will be available for…
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Samsung working on a 60GHz Wi-fi technology to accelerate data transmission
By Nixon Kanali, Nairobi Samsung Electronics is apparently working on a 60GHz Wi-fi technology to help accelerate data transmission. The…
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French Bank and twitter team up to allow customers transfer money via tweets
Groupe BPCE, one of France’s largest banks is teaming up with social media site Twitter to allow its customers to transfer money via…
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Hands on with the new 13-inch Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 pro, Specs
Lenovo unveiled a new tablet,a 13-inch Yoga Tablet 2 Pro with an on-board projector and is reportedly scheduled to hit…
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Google’s Nexus 6 Phablet to be released this month
Google might just be releasing the much awaited Nexus 6 this month if the report by Wall Street Journal is anything to go…
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93 percent of Kenyans using mBanking services
By Nixon Kanali, Nairobi 93 percent of Kenyans are using their mobile phones to carry out their bank transactions. This…
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Microsoft’s Android Wear keyboard lets you draw letters on your smartwatch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Iu7bUKKrJE Microsoft has a new keyboard app for Google’s Android Wear-powered smartwatches called Analog Keyboard for Android Wear. The “analog…
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Google Testing Doctor Patient Video Chats feature
Google is testing a new search feature that could hook you up with a virtual doctor appointment when you…
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HTC launches ‘selfie’ smartphone, new camera
Taiwan-based HTC on Wednesday unveiled its newest smartphone with high-resolution cameras on both sides to appeal to people who take…
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APO to sponsor one African Journalist/Blogger to AfricaCom 2014
By Nixon Kanali, Nairobi Are you a journalist or a Blogger, well, African Press Organisation (APOA) is inviting you to…
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Oracle launches Capacity-Building Programme to close IT Skills Gap in Africa
The four-pronged program was devised as a response to the rapid adoption of new technologies by governments and businesses in…
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Nedbank adopts Gemalto’s plug-and-play solution to secure online banking for corporate clients
By Nixon Kanali, Nairobi Nedbank Ltd, a leading commercial bank in South Africa, is deploying its Ezio eBanking solution to…
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Facebook may launch an app that lets users share posts anonymously, reports
Facebook is reportedly preparing to launch an app that will let users share posts anonymously with one another,New York Times…
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Somalia’s first cash machine opens in Mogadishu
Somalia’s first-ever cash withdrawal machine has been installed in the capital, Mogadishu. According to BBC News Africa the machine,…
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Equity Bank issues smart SIM powered by Taisys Technologies to provide mBanking and mobile communication services
By Nixon Kanali Equity Bank customers can now enjoy funds transfer, micro-payments and other mobile financial services that are agnostic…
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US Researchers develop ‘Gigapixel’ Camera that Can Help Spot Signs of Skin Cancer
Imagine a camera that can be able to scan your entire body and detect deadliest form of skin cancer during its early stages.…
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EU approves Facebooks’ acquisition of WhatsApp
By Nixon Kanali The EU has finally given a green light to Facebook’s acquisition of mobile messenger service WhatsApp. According to…
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KTN, NTV and Citizen TV now on StarTimes digital television platform
By Nixon Kanali, Pay television company StarTimes Media has re-introduced of all of its major local channels on the digital television…
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Motorola launches Moto 360 smartwatch in India
New Delhi: Motorola has finally launched the much-awaited Moto 360 smartwatch in India at a price of Rs 17,999. Quite…
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Samsung releases new Galaxy Note 4 launch information
Surprised by the impressive iPhone 6 launch sales during Apple’s launch weekend, Samsung has pushed forward the Galaxy Note 4 launch, although…
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Toyota Unveils the C-HR Concept Vehicle
Toyota has unveiled a new Hybrid Crossover C-HR Concept Vehicle. The C-HR concept making its debut at the Paris Motor…
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Microsoft 4Afrika announces 2nd round of innovation grant winners
Microsoft 4Afrika has announced the 2nd round of innovation grant winners. The seven new African startups will receive funding, technical support and mentorship…
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Windows 10 technical preview now available
Just a few days after unveiling the Windows 10, Microsoft has now launched a technical preview of the same. The…
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Facebook Relaunches Atlas Ad Serving Platform
Facebook has launched its new Atlas advertising platform, which according to the company represents the next step in tracking ad…
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Microsoft Unveils Windows 10
Microsoft ha announced the next version of its Windows operating system: The Windows 10 which the company says represents the first…
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#OracleOpenWorld2014: Oracle unveils `Oracle Analytics Cloud’ for data analysis
Oracle today announced Oracle Analytics Cloud, a comprehensive portfolio of analytics offerings built for the cloud; deployed in the cloud;…
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HP launches low-cost Windows laptops and tablets
HP HAS ANNOUNCED a line of “thin and light” Stream devices running Microsoft’s Windows operating system (OS) to rival Google’s…
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Intel Invests $1.5 Billion for Stake in Chinese Chip Makers
Intel Corp. INTC -1.76% said Friday that it would invest 9 billion yuan ($1.5 billion) for a minority stake in…
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Samsung Unveils Tap & Go NFC and Wi-Fi Enabled Printers in Kenya
Samsung has launched a range of laser printers in the Kenyan market. The printers which are targeted at small offices,…
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