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Kaspersky Lab research: Boys are Gamers and Madcaps, while Girls are Mobile Chatterers.
The results of the Growing Up Online – Connected Kids survey conducted by Kaspersky Lab and iconKids&youth show that boys…
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Google launches a new open hardware platform for teaching kids to code
Google want to get code into more children’s hands. The tech giant has launched a new hardware platform aimed at…
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Google’s Android N Is On The Way
After Version 6, a new version is coming. Had a sneak peak on Google’s Android Developers blog. For clarification I…
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Orange, Google in MEA mobile internet partnership
Orange today announces a new partnership with Google to bring the best of mobile internet across its full African and…
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Google Says No To Fake or Luring Download Buttons
When browsing on the net you can find something interesting. This may be a video, song or document that you…
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Google celebrates the discovery of water on Mars with a Doodle
Following new findings from NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) that provided the strongest evidence yet that liquid water flows intermittently…
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Google’s new project to provide high-speed public Wi-Fi in 400 train stations across India
Google has announced a new project to provide high-speed public Wi-Fi in 400 train stations across India. This is in…
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Google’s look evolves, introduces a new logo
Google has changed a lot over the past 17 years—from the range of its products to the evolution of their…
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Google to aid Kenyans plan public transport trips through Google Transit
Google has partnered with Digital Matatus – a Kenya-based startup – to launch Google Transit. Google Transit is a feature…
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Just who is Sundar Pichai, new Google CEO?
Sundar Pichai has been named the CEO of Google as it becomes a subsidiary of a new company called Alphabet.…
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Google opens News Lab to teach journalists
Google has launched an online lab where journalists can learn or sharpen internet age reporting skills. The News Lab mission…
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Google will now count calories from your food pictures
Research scientist from one of Google’s experimental labs has spilled some beans about an intriguing artificial intelligence project. This new…
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Google launches cloud messaging service for iOS devices
Google has launched its cloud messaging service for iOS devices that will allow applications to communicate using push notifications. Earlier,…
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Google’s new Handwriting app can read your chicken scratch and turn it into text
If the popularity of styli like Microsoft’s pen accessory for Surface devices is any indication, there’s still a place for handwriting in…
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Google to discontinue Bebapay Kenya website on Wednesday
Google has announced that it will discontinue the Bebapay Kenya – www.bebapay.co.ke – website from Wednesday April 1 , two…
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Uber to make driverless cars in ‘robot taxi war’ vs. Google
In just the next few months, in fact, the taxi industry could be a messy battlefield between the hugely popular…
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Google Doodle celebrates Kenya’s Guinness World Record holder
Google today has paid tribute to Stephen Kimani Maruge 11th anniversary of his first day in school. Kimani Ng’ang’a…
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Google to start publishing song lyrics online
Google is getting into publishing song lyrics online. The world’s most popular search engine has apparently hired staff to transcribe…
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Google wants cars to run on Android without smartphone
A version of Google’s Android-based operating system for cars which runs without the need for a smartphone could be released…
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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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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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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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Perseid Meteor Shower 2014 Celebrated by a Google Doodle
An annual celestial event is the latest topic of Monday’s Google doodle. The ongoing Perseid meteor shower has inspired a…
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You Can Now Edit Microsoft Office Files in Google Docs
Did you know that Google Docs users can now edit Microsoft Office files through the cloud-based platform, a move that…
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Google Now to Alert Public Transport Users About Their Next Stop
Google has added a new feature to Google Now on itsSearch app for Android which alerts user when to get…
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Google could be launching its Android TV in June
Google could be launching its Android TV in June if the report by GigaOm is anything to go by. A…
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Google Doodle for South Africans
Google has today developed a doodle for South Africa as they hold their fifth general elections since their independence in…
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Google Plus chief Vivek ‘Vic’ Gundotra quits Google
Google’s top social networking executive is leaving the Internet company after a nearly eight-year stint highlighted by an audacious challenge…
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Google Announces Android SDK For Wearable Technology
Google has announced that it is releasing a software development kit (SDK) to allow developers to create apps running its Android…
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Finance Apps Usage Soar in Sub-Saharan Africa, Report
AppsFlyer and Google have launched their 2024 “The State of App Marketing in Sub-Saharan Africa” report, analyzing overall performance of…
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How to Stop Tech Companies From Gathering Your Data for AI Training
AI has been the talk of the town these past two years, and now big tech companies are, with and…
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This website lets you check who to vote for within your locality
The clock is ticking and Kenyans are counting less than a week before they line up to vote for a…
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Gadgets
Some Quick Thoughts on the TECNO Pouvoir 4 6000mAh Battery
We have almost told you everything you need to know about the TECNO Pouvoir 4. From our favorite features to…
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Infinix HOT 8 battery is a powerhouse
We have covered almost everything about the Infinix HOT 8. The device just as we stated in our review offers…
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CYBER SECURITY
[Column] Why it’s the right time for a career in cybersecurity
The cybersecurity landscape is a battle zone. War is being fought on every front, from email to firewalls to personnel…
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Nokia 8110 4G gets WhatsApp support
The Nokia 8110 4G banana phone now supports WhatsApp. The phone was launched in February last year and came pre-loaded…
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[Column] – Execution: The Shift from Planning to Doing
By Ian Ngethe is the CEO of Raiser Resource Group. Every business leader knows the importance of strategic plans to…
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With the best guest post services, get the best outreach
Guest blogs are mainly used as a tool for increasing reader traffic on online platforms like websites by the blog…
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CYBER SECURITY
5 Security Tips To Protect Your Website From Hackers
Most websites right now are using online marketing, and many people claim hackers can’t affect their site. That’s when you…
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Gadgets
The Nokia 8110 4G is now available in Kenya for Ksh.8,000
The 4G version of the legendary Nokia 8110 was among the devices HMD Global unveiled to the word during the…
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HMD Global unveils the legendary Nokia 8110 and four other Android devices.
Lots of interesting things are coming out of the 2018 Mobile World Conference in Barcelona and HMD Global has not…
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The technology tale of the Shanzhen town
Over three decades ago Shanzhen was a small town in the Southern part of China where its residents were mainly…
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Hands-on with the new Samsung Galaxy tab S:
Follow @TechTrendsKE, @NicKanali Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd on Thursday announced the Galaxy Tab S, Samsung’s thinnest and lightest tablet to date.…
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How ChatGPT and Other AIs Mislead by Stripping Language of Context
In a recent probe by The Atlantic, ChatGPT reportedly guided journalists through fictional blood rituals, encouraged self-mutilation, and offered to…
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OpenAI AI Reasoning Agents Could Transform How We Use Computers to Solve Complex Tasks
The most valuable currency in AI right now isn’t scale — it’s reasoning. After years of fine-tuning large language models…
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Tech Giants Pivoting AI Efforts to Africa Signal a Major Shift in Global Innovation Strategy
Africa is no longer on the sidelines of artificial intelligence. In 2025, it’s front and center — with Silicon Valley…
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Video Podcast Audience Trends in 2025 Are Redefining Long-Form Content for Gen Z and Millennial Viewers
Once a medium defined by earbuds and audio feeds, podcasting in 2025 looks—and sounds—very different. What used to be an…
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iPhone 17 Pro and Air Leak Roundup: Release Date, Design Changes, iOS 26 Upgrades, and Pricing Details
Apple’s next flagship phones are shaping up to be some of its most distinctive yet. The iPhone 17 Pro and…
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How Social Media Surveillance Turned a CEO’s Coldplay Moment Into a Digital Trial
It started, like so many things now do in the age of social media surveillance, with a jumbotron. A grainy…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos Named Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection for 16th Year
Sophos, a global leader in cybersecurity, today announced it has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™…
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Why Meta’s Pivot to AI Could End Its Open-Source Era and Disrupt the AI Race
For years, Meta’s big bet was virtual reality. With the 2021 rebrand from Facebook to Meta, Mark Zuckerberg envisioned a…
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TechTrends Podcast
The TechTrends Podcast | Empowering Kenyan Youths Through AI: Inside the OI Lead Initiative
How can AI literacy unlock a brighter future for Kenyan youth? In this virtual episode of The TechTrends Podcast, host…
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The Meta AI Culture Crisis Explained: Leaked Memo Reveals Internal Dysfunction Despite Big-Name Hires
Meta’s sudden pivot in artificial intelligence isn’t just about ambition. It’s about survival. Over the past few weeks, the tech…
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The TechTrends Podcast | Stablecoins, Regulation & Africa’s Crypto Growth ft Yellow Card
In this episode of the TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with Edline E. Murungi, Senior Legal Counsel for East Africa…
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Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy A56 Premium Features Deliver Real Value Without the Flagship Cost
Mid-range phones are no longer the compromise they used to be. The Samsung Galaxy A56 premium features proves that you…
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Apps
How Israeli Intelligence Apps in Your Phone Quietly Took Over the App Stores
Some of the world’s most downloaded mobile apps—used for gaming, image editing, transit, and call screening—are quietly tied to one…
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Zuckerberg Assembles Meta Superintelligence Labs Team to Lead Next-Gen AI Breakthroughs
When Mark Zuckerberg announced Meta’s new Superintelligence Labs on June 30, it wasn’t just a rebranding exercise—it was a declaration…
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Smarter Without the Price Tag: The Best Samsung Galaxy A56 AI Features Explained
Samsung Galaxy A56 AI Features: Samsung’s A-Series has always delivered value, but the Galaxy A56 takes things further. With powerful…
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Escaping U.S. Tech Platforms Is No Longer Optional: Why the Global Fight for Digital Independence Can’t Wait
From email to mapping apps to cloud infrastructure, much of the world’s digital experience still runs through U.S.-based tech companies.…
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Meta’s Superintelligence Lab Strategy: Big Money, Bigger Questions for the Future of AGI
Mark Zuckerberg has never been afraid of thinking big. But Meta’s superintelligence lab strategy — a multibillion-dollar bid to outpace…
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Meta AI Brain Drain Leaves Zuckerberg Empty-Handed—So He Buys a Founder, a Lab, and a Second Chance
Just two years ago, Meta was riding high on its LLaMA models—open-source breakthroughs that positioned the company as a counterforce…
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Apple WWDC 2025 Highlights: Major Design Overhaul and Powerful AI Features Unveiled
Highlighted in Apple’s WWDC 2025 keynote were a compelling lineup of features and design updates across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and…
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Safaricom Lipa Mdogo Mdogo Device Sales Hit 2 Million
Safaricom’s device financing program, Lipa Mdogo Mdogo, has achieved a significant milestone by selling over 2 million 4G smartphones since…
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CYBER SECURITY
Gemini Nano Powers Chrome AI Scam Protection—What It Means for Your Online Safety
Chrome AI scam protection feature is now live and is perhaps the boldest initiative yet toward secure browsing. Google revealed…
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Kenya Orders Worldcoin to Delete Biometric Data
In a landmark decision highlighting growing concerns over digital privacy, the Kenyan High Court has ordered Worldcoin to delete all…
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From Chaos to Comeback: What the xAI Merger Tells Us About Musk’s Long Game
Musk’s latest gamble-high stakes: the merger between xAI and X-has received appreciation and skepticism in equal measure. The $100 billion…
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LOOP App Discover Tab: Your Shortcut to the Best Easter Deals!
Now that Easter sales are upon us, retailers are offering huge discounts, flash sales and special promotions. But with so many…
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The Secret Rules of Product Placement in Hollywood
When you’re watching a film, you may not even notice the phones, computers, or cars that the characters drive. But…
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MWC 2025: HMD Unveils Family-Friendly Phones to Address Screen Time
Human Mobile Devices (HMD) has announced a new lineup of niche phones designed for users who seek alternatives beyond the…
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[Survey] Leveraging Smart Technologies for Business Efficiency
As we gear up for the TechTrends Pulse tech forum this June, TechTrends Media is conducting a survey to explore…
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Startups
Trump’s Return to Power: How His Policies Are Reshaping Africa’s Tech Industry
With Donald Trump back as president, change is already affecting global industries with ripples; Africa’s fast-growing technology sector feels the…
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Apps
Meta AI Goes Solo: A Standalone Chatbot App is on the Horizon
Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is reportedly working on a standalone AI chatbot app, reopening the…
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Infinix Note 50 Series Launch Date Revealed
Infinix will launch the Note 50 series later next month, succeeding last year’s Note 40 lineup. While the company has…
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LOOP App: A Fresh, Intuitive Experience
In an era where digital banking is changing how Kenyans interact with their money, LOOP app has taken a big…
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Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Now Available in Kenya
The recently launched Samsung Galaxy S25 series is now available in the country, and its pre-order period has ended and…
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Malware Steals Crypto via Screenshots in App Stores
Kaspersky identified a new malware operation called SparkCat that has invaded the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. This…
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89% of IT leaders fear GenAI flaws threaten cybersecurity strategies, Sophos report
Despite 65% of IT leaders having adopted generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) capabilities, 89% of them are concerned that flaws in…
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MIT Sloan’s Legatum Center Partners with Botswana’s Government to Boost Economic Growth
The Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at the MIT Sloan School of Management is launching a collaboration with the Government of the Republic of…
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Redmi Note 14 Series Officially Launched in Kenya
Xiaomi has unveiled the the long-awaited Redmi Note 14 series which is now finally in the country. As anticipated, the…
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CYBER SECURITY
Antony Muchiri: Cyber Insurance – Why it matters and how to get it right
Cyber insurance has become a critical tool for companies aiming to protect themselves against the rising tide of cyberattacks. With…
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OPPO Find X8 Available To Purchase in Kenya
OPPO Find X8 is now finally available to purchase in the country. Kenya now joins the international market where you…
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Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Overview: Perfect Upgrade
The recently launched Samsung Galaxy S24 FE went against the familiar compromised trend of the Fan Edition lineup. Its upgraded…
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Password or No Password? Imagine a World Without it!
Passwords have been a bulwark of our digital security for decades, locking out unwanted intruders from emails, bank accounts, social…
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Xiaomi Developing Its Own Mobile Processor, Production to Start in 2025
The latest flagship and midrange devices from Xiaomi from next year will ship with the company’s self-designed chipsets as the…
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Online Brokerage Market Projected to Reach $18 Billion by 2028
Projections indicate that the online brokerage market will reach $18.02 billion by 2028, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)…
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Sophos Unveils China-Based Threats in Pacific Cyber Defense
Sophos has today released “Pacific Rim,” a report detailing its defensive and counter-offensive operation over the last five years with…
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Finalists for the Fifth Edition of The Future Is Female Mentorship Program Announced
Twenty African female-founded tech startups have been selected for the fifth edition of The Future is Female Mentorship Program. The…
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Increase Your Instagram Account’s Privacy and Security With These Tips
Instagram has become a popular platform for sharing photos, videos, and creative work. Here are some steps to enhance your…
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Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Debuts in Kenya, Starting From Ksh 91,000
Samsung has updated its flagship S24 lineup by launching the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE in the country. Regarding features, it…
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COLUMNS
PHYLLIS MIGWI: How African universities can fortify defenses against the growing threat of cyber attacks
When thinking about industries that cybercriminals might target, tertiary education probably isn’t the first to come to mind. But according…
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Alex Okosi: How AI is accelerating Africa’s pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals
With Unstoppable Africa 2024, the Global Africa Business Initiative’s (GABI) flagship event holding this week, there is no better time…
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LOOP app’s DISCOVER tab makes finding new deals easier
LOOP app DISCOVER: We all love a bargain, especially when shopping online. The thrill of finding a great deal or…
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Gadgets
TECNO Phantom V Fold2 and V Flip2 Kenyan Launch Imminent
TECNO is set to bring its latest foldables in the country – the Phantom V Fold2 and V Flip2. These…
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Gadgets
TCL C655 QLED TV Features and Availability in Kenya
TCL, the world’s top 2 TV brand and a leader in consumer electronics innovation has announced the launch of the…
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Gadgets
TCL C855 QD-Mini LED TV launched in Kenya
TCL has unveiled the TCL C855 Premium QD-Mini LED TV in Kenya. TCL says this television sets a new benchmark…
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NCBA Now App: Prioritizing safety and convenience
NCBA Now App: As of the beginning of 2024, there were 22.71 million internet users in Kenya, with 40.8% internet…
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Startups
Nigerian AI startup Intron Health raises $1.6M to strengthen its African languages speech recognition tool
Intron Health, a Nigerian tech startup that provides speech recognition for healthcare workers in Africa, has raised $1.6M in a…
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OPPO to bring Generative AI features to about 50 million users by 2024
OPPO has unveiled its commitment to making AI phones accessible to everyone, announcing that it will be bringing Generative AI…
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Won-joon Choi: Human-centric, Hybrid AI Opens Up New Possibilities
We are at the beginning of the most exciting, and probably one of the most historic moments in technology. The…
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Gadgets
Unveiling The Best-Selling Smartphones For You In 2024
The smartphone industry is booming in 2024 thanks to cutting-edge launches from well-known tech companies. These smartphones are shattering previous…
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Gadgets
One UI 6.1 Update Brings Galaxy AI Features to Galaxy S22 Series, Fold4 and More Devices
Samsung has announced that it’s extending Galaxy AI features to a select number of Galaxy devices through a new One…
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