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BUSINESS
Microsoft Reportedly in Talks to Acquire Game Chat Service Discord
Microsoft is in talks to purchase chat communication service Discord. The chat communication service, popular with gamers, could cost the…
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[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Cloud adoption is the future of African SMEs
In our previous Africa Cloud Review report, we highlighted how cloud adoption is no longer merely an option but a necessity that…
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Gadgets
Itel A37 Specifications, Price and Availability in Kenya
Itel A37 Specifications: Itel launched its new device in Kenya this month, the Itel A37. Itel A37 includes a 5.7-inch…
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Apps
Trump Is Coming Back on Social Media but with His Own Platform
Trump was banned by nearly every major social media platform on the planet, including Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram, in…
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Gadgets
Apple Fined $2 Million for Selling iPhones With No Chargers
A Brazilian consumer protection regulator has imposed a two million dollar fine to American tech company Apple. The fine, which…
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24BIt
[24Bit Podcast] Collective thoughts on the OPPO Reno5
In this Bonus Episode of our 24Bit Podcast, Emmanuel Chenze, Nick Kanali and Dickson Otieno discuss the new OPPO Reno5…
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News
LG’s newest fridge disinfects water dispenser with UV light
It’s exciting to imagine the kind of comfort and peace of mind that technology brings to our families especially in…
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AECF Launches US$1.2 Million Fund to Support Renewable Energy Startups in Africa
The African Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) has today launched a US$1.2 million Innovation Fund to support entrepreneurs using renewable energy…
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Jumia launches Food Festival campaign to support local restaurants
E-commerce platform Jumia has launched a Food Festival Campaign to support local restaurants. The campaign will run from 19th March…
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BUSINESS
Newly signed Equity SME guarantees to benefit more women owned SMEs
A bulk of the recently signed SME guarantees by Equity Bank totaling Kshs 52.25 Billion will go towards supporting women-owned…
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News
Boomplay and UMG partnership expands to cover 47 countries across Africa
Boomplay and Universal Music Group (UMG) have extended their licensing agreement for UMG’s global music catalogue from seven to 47…
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Here’s a Breakdown of Telkom Kenya’s New T-kash charges effective 5th March 2021
Telkom Kenya recently reviewed charges for its mobile money service T-kash. Effective 5th March, the telco said that all Person-to-Person…
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Startups
Nigerian Fintech startup TeamApt launches internship program to support women in tech
Nigerian fintech startup TeamApt has launched an internship program to support women in Technology. The internship program is targeting female…
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Fintech VC firm Flourish Ventures Opens new Office in Kenya
Flourish Ventures, a global fintech venture capital firm, has opened a new office in Kenya to support fintech startups across Africa.…
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Airtel Africa Sells Minority Stake in Mobile Money Business for $200 Million
Airtel Africa, a subsidiary of India’s Bharti Airtel, has finally offloaded a minority stake in its mobile money business. The…
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Digital adoption in Africa supersedes other regions globally, Report
Although Africa currently trails other regions in terms of digital adoption and maturity, the pace of adoption and infrastructure buildout is…
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News
Boda Boda Rider Wins Ksh.2M Odibets Jackpot
For John Ngumi, winning a jackpot had never crossed his mind, the forty-one-year-old Bodaboda operator placed his bet on the…
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News
LG Styler offer families better way to refresh and sanitize their wardrobe at home for healthy living
The pandemic has resulted in increased hygiene requirements at home and all other social places. People have no option other…
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News
Telkom revamps its Mzito Bundle, Scraps 30 Day Validity Period
Telkom Kenya has made the headlines in recent weeks, launching offers, reviewing its data packages, and even slashed T-Kash transfer…
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News
Samsung Galaxy A52 and A72 Now Official
The Samsung Galaxy A52 and A72 are now officially. Samsung unveiled the two devices at a virtual Unpacked event on…
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Gadgets
The Cost of owning a Drone in Kenya – it’s expensive than you think!
Alas! The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority has finally approved the use of drones in Kenya. Under the Civil Aviation (Unmanned…
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News
DearCry, prototype ransomware, takes advantage of Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerabilities
Following the reporting of the Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities and the out-of-band release of security patches on March 2nd 2021, security researchers have…
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CYBER SECURITY
Importance of Creating a Security Culture in an Organisation
The cybersecurity landscape is constantly changing, with malicious actors always on the move to devise new ways to target individuals…
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Here’s how you can watch today’s Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event
Samsung has already sent out invitations for another Galaxy Unpacked event set for March 17. In Kenya, the local office…
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Gadgets
Huawei to Charge Smartphone Companies Using Its Patented 5G Technology
Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei will begin collecting royalties from smartphone makers using its patented 5G technology. Huawei charging for its…
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Gadgets
Infinix HOT 10 Play Launching in Kenya Soon
Infinix is preparing to launch its first device since the onset of the new year. The new phone set to…
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Gadgets
Budget Itel A37 Launched in Kenya for Ksh 6,960
Itel has launched its first device of the year in Kenya, itel A37, a budget phone that sports a 5.7-inch…
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News
Going to the gym or cafe? LG’s wearable air purifier is cool
Physical exercise is one of the best ways to keep healthy and fit. But health restrictions due to Covid-19 have…
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BUSINESS
Flutterwave Partners with PayPal to Enable African Merchants Receive Payments from Abroad
African fintech company Flutterwave is partnering with US payments giant PayPal. The collaboration is a big sigh of relief to…
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Blockchain
India to Press Ahead with Crypto Ban – Report
India has been considering a crypto ban for some time, and the country is reportedly planning to move forward with…
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News
Apple Dominates Wearables Market Backed by Impressive Watch and AirPods Sales
Although 2020 was a challenging year with the pandemic and a global economic crisis, the wearable and hearable market had…
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News
Nokia Partners with Leading Cloud Providers to Develop New, Cloud-based 5G Radio Solutions
Finnish telecommunications equipment maker had inked a major deal with one of the world’s largest enterprises to develop new cloud-based…
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News
Liquid Telecom Rebrands to Liquid Intelligent Technologies
Pan-African technology group Liquid Telecom has rebranded to Liquid Intelligent Technologies. The rebrand, according to a statement from the company…
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Startups
Ajua and MTN Nigeria launch Customer Management mobile app for SMEs
Kenyan based customer experience startup Ajua has partnered with MTN Nigeria to launch EnGauge, a digital eCommerce customer engagement management…
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CLOUD
[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Cloud adoption is now a necessity
As we have previously highlighted, businesses in Africa are increasingly turning to cloud to improve operational efficiency and COVID-19 is accelerating…
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News
[24Bit Podcast] Does PayPal Care about its Kenyan Users?
In this latest episode of our 24Bit Podcast, Emmanuel Chenze, Nick Kanali and Dickson Otieno discuss Paypal; Uses, benefits, problems,…
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News
Parliament issues Green Light to Formalise Drone Charges in Kenya
Kenya formalised ownership of drones, also known as Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAVs), in 2020 following approval of the Civil Aviation…
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News
Court Blocks US Restrictions to Chinese Tech Company Xiaomi
Earlier this year, towards the end of former US President Donald Trump’s term, the US Department of Defense placed Xiaomi…
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Bolt launches campaign to empower women in tech across Africa
Ride-hailing firm Bolt has unveiled a new campaign to empower women in technology across Africa. The campaign will run throughout…
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News
The Next-Generation Data Center Is Here Today
The world is creating more data than ever and on an unimaginable scale. Data could reach an incredible 180ZB (one…
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Gadgets
Create germ-free spaces with LG’s purifying technology
The year 2020 saw an invisible enemy called Covid-19 sweep across the world upending our lives. Simple illness prevention measures…
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Gadgets
Keep allergies at bay with LG’s TrueSteam laundry technology
Since the ancient days, mankind has used steam to get rid of toxins that cause disease. Human beings have steamed…
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BUSINESS
U.S Government Adds New 5G Licensing Restrictions to Huawei Suppliers
The U.S. government has imposed new licensing restrictions to some Huawei suppliers regarding technology components meant “for use in or…
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Gadgets
Nokia Phones Lead on Software Updates, Counterpoint
Ever since HMD Global, the official licensee of Nokia branded phones, joined Google’s Android One program in 2018, it has…
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News
The Web Turns 32 Today, but a Third of Young People Don’t Have Internet Access
The worldwide web, simply known as the Web, turns 32 today. Its inventor Tim Berners-Lee has a message about the…
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Telkom Kenya Freedom Friday Bundles Offer More Data for Less
Telkom Kenya is running a new promotion offering its customers more data for less. Known as Telkom Freedom Friday, the…
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Interviews
[Interview] Elizabeth Akinyi, Customer Success Manager, Incentro Africa
Elizabeth Akinyi is the Customer Success Manager at Incentro Africa, an IT service provider delivering custom build cloud-based software solutions for the European…
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News
Lendable Passes $100 Million Investment Mark in Fintech Startups
Lendable has announced that it has invested over US$100 million in credit to help fintech startups in emerging and frontier…
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News
Data is the new gold in the rapidly transforming financial services industry
Australia’s top four banks have removed 2,150 ATM terminals and closed 175 bank branches since June 2020. In India, the…
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BUSINESS
Apple to Build ‘state-of-the-art’ Chip Design Facility in Germany
American technology giant Apple has announced its plans to invest in a new chip design plant in the European country…
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Startups
Ghana’s healthcare startup mPharma to launch Haltons Pharmacies in Ethiopia
Ghanaian health tech startup mPharma has signed a franchise agreement with Belayab Pharmaceuticals to open Haltons Pharmacies in Ethiopia Through this…
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Gadgets
Nokia Phones Sport Robust Build Quality
Buying a smartphone is subjectively becoming a hard task because of massive competition across all price segments. All smartphone manufacturers…
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News
Bolt introduces Bolt Green ride category for eco-friendly rides
Ride-hailing Bolt has introduced a new ride category on its platform. Dubbed Bolt Green, the category will offer eco-friendly rides…
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[South Africa] eThekwini Municipality Pioneers a Smart City with Free Public Wi-Fi
The eThekwini Municipality is South Africa’s second-largest economy after Johannesburg and is home to 3.5 million people. In this thriving…
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BUSINESS
Equity Signs Kshs 11 Billion Credit Facility with European Development Banks to Support local MSMEs
Equity Group has signed a Kshs 11 Billion loan facility with Team Europe, Germany’s DEG, the Netherlands FMO and the…
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Gadgets
realme Ranked Among Top 5 Smartphone Brands In 15 Regions, Report
realme has been ranked among the Top 5 brands in 15 regions according to Q4 2020 Canalys global smartphone shipment…
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COLUMNS
[Column] Lulu Kiritu: The Evolution of Trade
Trade is an ever-evolving industry. Year by year, century by century, it changes and advances. Trading in the past was…
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CLOUD
IBM Hybrid Cloud Services Now Available in Any Environment
IBM has announced that its hybrid cloud services are now generally available in any environment — on any cloud, on…
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Gadgets
Everyone Should Buy Smartphones with Guaranteed Android and Security Updates
On February 18th, 2018, at MWC in Barcelona, HMD Global, the licensed maker of Nokia branded phones, entered a partnership…
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Apps
Latest Huawei AppGallery Update Brings an Easier Search Experience
Huawei has launched a new version of AppGallery – its application store – running on Huawei Mobile Service, a GMS…
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News
Three Kenyan startups among recipients of $2-million African Jua fund
Three startups from Kenya are among the recipients of the inaugural $2-million Jua Fund, the largest African venture capital fund…
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Blockchain
PayPal is Pushing Further into Cryptocurrencies
For the last few years, American online payments firm, PayPal, has been among behemoth digital payment companies with a growing…
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News
OPPO Reno5: The Super Fast Charging is Everything
OPPO Kenya officially unveiled the OPPO Reno5 series a couple of weeks ago. The company launched two devices under this…
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News
Huawei Tech Summit 2021 Kicks off From March 17 to 19
The Huawei Tech Summit 2021 kicks off from March 17 to 19. Business leaders and ICT experts from across Southern…
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Apps
Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 14.4.1 With Serious Security Fixes
Apple has rolled out its latest update for the iPad and iPhone. The new update, version iOS and iPadOS 14.4.1,…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos uncovers how attack code behaves while hiding in memory and built protection against it
The memory region of a hacked computer is a popular hiding place for malware because security scans don’t tend to…
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CLOUD
[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: Cloud Platforms are Empowering Africa’s Digital Economy
In our last column of the Africa Cloud Review, we highlighted how the pandemic has boosted the uptake of cloud services…
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WomenInTech
Microsoft and Tech4Dev to train girls across Africa in digital skills
Microsoft and non-profit social enterprise, Tech4Dev have partnered to train girls and women across Africa in coding and deep tech…
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Gadgets
Nokia Phones Are the Industry’s Most Trusted, Counterpoint Research
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, leads the smartphone industry in trust rankings. The statistics come from Counterpoint Research’s…
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News
Celebrating Kenyan women excelling in the tech space
According to the World Bank, Africa is the only continent where female entrepreneurs outnumber their male counterparts. In Kenya, 48%…
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News
South African fintech startup Ukheshe confirms Middle East, Europe and Asia Pacific expansion
South African fintech startup Ukheshe Technologies has confirmed its global expansion. Having established itself as a formidable payment technology specialist…
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Social Media
Twitter Working on an “Undo Send” Button
Twitter made the headlines in 2020 when its CEO Jack Dorsey said they’re considering rolling out premium features that users…
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BUSINESS
Huawei’s smartphone struggles are also affecting it in China
The ongoing US sanctions on Chinese technology giant Huawei are hitting the company hard. It’s smartphone sales have plummeted in…
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CYBER SECURITY
Sophos advices against HAFNIUM, the new national wide attack
Following Microsoft’s news about Hafnium, Sophos has been closely monitoring the issue and is providing regular advice on how organizations…
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News
Huawei Brand Month: Some Huawei Smartphone Deals You Can Grab
Huawei Mobile Kenya has embarked on brand month offers ahead of Easter Holiday. The campaign will run throughout this entire…
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BUSINESS
Sending Ksh.100 on T-kash is now free as Telkom Kenya reviews tariffs
Telkom Kenya has today reviewed tariffs for its mobile money service T-Kash. Starting today the company says all Person-to-Person transactions…
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News
COMESA Launches Campaign to Celebrate Women Entrepreneurs
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has launched a regional campaign to popularise a platform for women…
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News
Telkom Kenya’s New Subscribers Offer Now Comes With 500MB Free Monthly Data
Telkom Kenya has launched a new Welcome Offer for subscribers joining the network for the first time. The Welcome Offer…
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Startups
Kenyan-based fundraising platform Raise secures $25k investment from Nigeria’s Microtraction
Kenyan fundraising and equity management platform Raise, has raised $25,000 funding from Nigeria’s Microtraction to help African startups fundraise and…
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BUSINESS
AAR Insurance Goes Digital with New Mobile App
AAR Insurance Kenya has launched a new mobile app available on Google Play Store and the App Store. The new…
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Startups
Visa announces 2021 edition of its Everywhere Initiative to support fintech startups
Visa has announced the 2021 edition of the Everywhere Initiative – a global innovation program and competition for fintech startups. This year,…
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News
Huawei Petal Search Engine Gets a Massive Upgrade
Huawei Petal Search engine is getting a massive upgrade, improving important aspects of the app. The new updates makes the…
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News
Odibets Supports Kenya’s Fastest Man
On January 23rd this year, Kenyans could not hide their joy as they celebrated one of the athletes who ran…
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Startups
Nigeria’s Union Bank Launches 2021 UnionX Innovation Challenge To Support Local Startups
Nigeria’s Union Bank has unveiled the 2021 UnionX Innovation Challenge to support young startups in the country. Tagged ‘A New…
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News
Safaricom and HELB partner to launch M-Pesa student loans payment solution
Safaricom has today partnered with the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) to roll out a smart mobile payment solution for…
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BUSINESS
Jumia Expanding Food Delivery Business to Egypt
Jumia wants to deliver more food across Africa, one of its executives said in an interview. According to co-Chief Executive…
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News
LG’s InstaView Refrigerator uses UVnano technology to remove bacteria from your water
We have already told you so much about the new LG InstaView Refrigerator that LG unveiled at CES 2021. The…
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News
Twitters Starts Labelling Covid-19 Vaccine Misleading Tweets
Twitter has announced that it will start labelling tweets that contain misleading information about the covid-19 vaccine. The latest update…
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News
Nigerian fintech startup ImaliPay Raises Pre-Seed Funding from Australian VC firm TEN13
Nigerian fintech startup ImaliPay has raised an undisclosed amount of pre-seed funding from Australian venture capital firm TEN13. ImaliPay, which…
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CLOUD
[Africa Cloud Review] Simon Ngunjiri: The pandemic boosted cloud usage in Africa
Businesses in Africa are increasingly turning to cloud to improve operational efficiency and COVID-19 pandemic is accelerating this adoption. In…
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Gadgets
HMD Global Advocates 5G to Keep Everyone Connected from Anywhere
The fifth generation of mobile networks, also known as 5G, is slowly but steadily rolling out to countries worldwide. 5G…
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News
24Bit Podcast: Dissecting Safaricom’s new fair usage policy for its Home Fibre service
Safaricom’s new Fair Usage Policy (FUP) for its Home Fibre service has gone into effect. According to the FUP, Safaricom Home…
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News
Understanding LG’s InstaView Door-in-Door Refrigerator LINEARCooling technology
South Korean tech giant LG Electronics showcased its new InstaView Door-in-Door Refrigerator at CES 2021. Compared to the previous InstaView,…
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News
[Column] Andrew Bourne: Sensory surveillance and smart devices – why we should care about the cost of convenience
Today, most people and households boast a multitude of smart devices, which bring a large measure of convenience to our…
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News
Knock Twice to See the Contents of your 2021 LG InstaView Refrigerator
The LG InstaView Door-in-Door Refrigerator is now available for purchase in Kenya from LG brand shop or LG recommended retailers…
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News
OPPO Reno5 Unboxing and Quick Thoughts
OPPO Reno5 Unboxing: Oppo Kenya recently launched two new devices in the country under the Reno series – OPPO Reno5…
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News
Sophos to provide Intercept X endpoint protection for Qualcomm Snapdragon 5G PCs
Cybersecurity leader Sophos has announced its plans to provide Sophos Intercept X endpoint protection for 5G PCs powered by Qualcomm…
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Apps
TikTok to Pay $92 Million Over Alleged Privacy Violations
TikTok will pay $92 million in the U.S to settle a nationwide class-action suit alleging that the company violated several…
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Gadgets
Huawei Mate X2 Foldable Smartphone Launched
Huawei Mate X2 is the latest foldable phone from the Chinese manufacturer with an external and internal display. Unlike the…
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Apps
This New Twitter Feature Allows Users to Charge Their Followers for Additional Content
Twitter has announced two new big features coming on the platform soon. They include a new way for users to…
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News
Humanity must agree on the benefits of technology, says Huawei Senior VP
Technology holds significant benefits for humanity and digital technology can be an indispensable tool for helping the United Nations achieve…
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