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Gadgets
Instantly Increase Infinix NOTE 11 Pro RAM From 8GB to 11GB with One Click
Using a smartphone for work and play has never been more important than it is today. Mobile offices, e-commence and…
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Infinix NOTE 11 smartphone series launched in Kenya
Infinix Mobile has officially unveiled its NOTE 11 Series of smartphones in Kenya. This new lineup comprises the NOTE 11…
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LG eyes growing on-demand laundry market with smart shops
LG Electronics is moving to tap into the fast-growing on-demand laundry market in East Africa with a new concept targeting…
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Here is the list of companies and individuals shortlisted for the Africa Tech Awards 2021
The Africa Tech Festival Awards (formerly known as AfricaCom Awards), turns 14 in 2021. These established industry awards acknowledge and…
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BUSINESS
Adapt To Covid – 19 Disruptions, Mitel Advises Business Organizations
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to pose challenges to the global economy, organizations have been advised to transform their businesses…
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OPPO Reno6 5G wildlife competition winner announced
Jeremy Kioko is the winner of the recently launched OPPO Reno6 5G wildlife mobile photography challenge by OPPO Kenya. Kioko’s…
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Gadgets
Nokia T20 Tablet with 2K Display and 8,200mAh Battery Officially Launched
HMD Global, the makers of Nokia phones new tablet, the Nokia T20 is now official. The new tablet was officially…
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Reviews
Nokia G10 Review: Looks Good But Could Have Been Better
Nokia G10 Review: The Nokia G10 is part of Nokia’s new G-series. The company unveiled this new series back in…
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Thuraya WE now offers affordable access to corporate and welfare apps anywhere
With the rising demand for corporate applications to support remote operations, Thuraya Telecommunications and IEC Telecom are jointly introducing new capabilities of the innovative…
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Creative Birthday Video Ideas to make your loved one smile
One cannot simply deny that people love celebrating the birthday of their loved ones- family or friends. Whenever a birthday…
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TECNO Phantom X Review: For 50k, Should You Buy it?
TECNO Phantom X Review: One of the flagship devices I have interacted with this year is the TECNO Phantom X.…
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OPPO Reno6 5G: Our Three Favourite Features
OPPO’s first 5G device in the market, the OPPO Reno6, went on sale in the Kenyan market four weeks ago.…
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Anthony Maina wins the OdiBets FIFA 21 National League
This past weekend saw gamers from various walks of life battle it out for the ultimate FIFA king title at…
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Infinix New Zero X Series officially launched in Kenya
After weeks of teasers, Infinix Mobile has officially launched its New ZERO X series in Kenya. The ZERO X Series…
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Odibets gifts Ferdinand Omanyala brand new car after breaking 100 metres African record
Sprint sensation Ferdinand Omanyala was on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 gifted a brand-new car by betting firm Odibets as a…
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Safaricom Neon Ray 2 Review: The Most affordable 4G smartphone in Kenya
Safaricom Neon Ray 2 Review: On Wednesday morning, I posted a question on my Twitter timeline asking my 8,500 followers…
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Chinese ride-hailing firm DiDi Chuxing expands to Egypt
After launching in South Africa in March this year, Chinese ride-hailing firm DiDi Chuxing has now launched its operations in Egypt. …
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Pangea Trust opens applications for its Startup Connect Programme
Pangea Trust has opened applications for its Startup Connect Programme. The programme was launched yesterday at an online event moderated by security…
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TECNO Camon 18 Series Will Feature MediaTek’s New Helio G96 Chipset
TECNO has announced plans to unveil a new device in its Camon series – Camon 18. The company does not…
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Infinix Zero X, Zero X Pro, Zero X Neo With Periscope Lens Officially Launched
Last week we told you that Infinix was gearing up to unveil its latest device in the ZERO series, the…
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EFAYOMI CARR: Africa’s youth hold the key to the expansion of agritech across the continent
The Covid pandemic has focused global attention on the drastic need for food systems to change and become more efficient,…
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How To Watch OPPO Reno6 5G Launch in Kenya
OPPO is set to add to the Reno series line in the Kenyan market through a hybrid event for the…
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Jumia Kenya scoops two awards at the Kenya e-Commerce awards
Jumia has scooped two awards at the Kenya 2021 eCommerce awards. Recognizing online retailers that are contributing to removing barriers…
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Six Months Later, What are Kenyans Listening to on Spotify?
Its been six months since music streaming service Spotify entered the Kenyan market. Since then, the company has been releasing…
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Odibets, Bahati Tena Foundation Partner to Support Small Scale Businesses
One of Kenya’s leading betting firms, Odibets has partnered with award-winning artist Kelvin Bahati in a promo dubbed “Pata Bahati…
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The future of shopping is in augmented reality, LG is showing the way
The tectonic shift in lifestyle triggered by the coronavirus pandemic has catapulted online shopping into a massive global enterprise with…
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East African Startup ecosystem poised for massive growth in 2021
Africa has a very vibrant startup ecosystem. Even with the pandemic, these startups have gone ahead and raised massive funding…
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Gadgets
Boasting a 2 week battery life, the HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 Pro doesn’t shy away from powerful technology
Smartwatches always were different from traditional classic watches, be it terms of design or functionality. However, there have been attempts…
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StarTimes enhances bouquet offer for mid-tier subscribers
Subscribers enrolled on Pay Television platform StarTimes media Basic package are set to enjoy an enriched content offer after the…
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Nokia X20 5G Review: Should you really buy it?
Nokia X20 Review: The Nokia X20 is one of those devices that HMD Global unveiled into the Kenyan market back…
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Fleets, it’s been real: Twitter Officially Shuts Down Fleets
A few weeks ago, Twitter announced that it will be shutting down its Instagram Stories-Like Platform feature ‘Fleets’ on August…
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BUSINESS
StarTimes enhances entertainment content offering for its subscribers
StarTimes has introduced new content across diverse content genres for its pay television service subscribers. The move will see subscribers…
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Vodacom South Africa and Nokia achieve highest transmission rates across live optical network in Africa
Vodacom South Africa and Nokia are working together to transform the operator’s nationwide optical transmission network through Nokia’s Photonic Service Engine…
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[24Bit Podcast] TECNO Phantom X – Flagship Enough?
In this latest episode of our 24Bit podcast, we discuss the TECNO Phantom X. TECNO Officially launched this device three…
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Telkom Kenya Scaling Up Its 4G Network: What Does It Mean For The Everyday User?
Following the end of the Loon project and Kenya’s deal with Google, there’s a new need for accessible internet in…
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Gadgets
HMD is launching the Nokia XR20 5G, its first life proof phone, today
HMD Global, the Home of Nokia phones, is preparing to launch a new phone on July 27th. The company is…
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Kenyan MP threatens to quit Twitter if he’s not verified
A controversial Kenyan Member of Parliament has threatened to close his Twitter account if he does not receive the blue…
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Bitcoin Is Gaining Traction in Kenya: What Lies Underneath?
Kenya is what many refer to as the African Silicon Valley. Despite the unstable nature and overall volatility of Bitcoin,…
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Gadgets
For Ksh 11,490, the Nokia C20 is a good budget buy
One of the devices we saw HMD Global, the licensed makers of Nokia phones unveil in April this year under…
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TECNO Spark 7P Review
The TECNO Spark 7P has been selling in the Kenyan market for more than a month now. TECNO Mobile officially…
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Infinix NOTE 10 Pro Review: Infinix went big
One of the devices that we were really looking forward to for Infinix Mobile to unveil in the local market…
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Twitter is shutting down Fleets due to low usage
Twitter has announced that it will be shutting down Fleets on August 3rd. Twitter says it is killing this feature…
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Gadgets
Huawei Band 6 now available for pre-order in Kenya
Huawei Mobile Kenya opened Huawei Band 6 series pre-orders in all its retail stores across the Country. Customers can now…
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How Odibets is Transforming the Lives of Ordinary Kenyans
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become an integral part for companies to impact positive change in society. Consumers feel attracted…
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Tecno Camon 17 Pro Camera Test: Are They Really Good?
The TECNO Camon 17 Pro has been here with us for a while. TECNO officially launched this device back in…
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LG TONE Free earbuds are engineered to fit comfortably in your ears
When purchasing earphones or earbuds, there are so many things to consider. From sound quality to battery life, all these…
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Some Quick Thoughts on the Nokia 5.4
The Nokia 5.4 has been here for a while. HMD Global, officially unveiled the phone in Kenya in April this…
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TECNO PHANTOM X Officially Launched in Kenya For Ksh. 50,000
After weeks of teasers, TECNO Mobile has officially announced its newest flagship smartphone, PHANTOM X. TECNO unveiled the device at…
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All football results today on the verified statistics portal
Football is one of the most common and popular sports in the world. Hundreds of football matches are played every…
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Huawei rolls our new exclusive features on Petal Maps in Africa
Huawei has announced that users across Africa will experience an enhanced Petal Maps application, which includes a range of new…
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Itel Kenya unveils Pass Ball Challenge, upto 80k up for grabs
Itel Kenya has announced a new challenge giving a chance for participants to showcase their football skills. Dubbed ‘’Pass Ball…
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Our Three Favorite TECNO Camon 17 Pro Features
The TECNO Camon 17 Pro has been selling in the local market for close to a month now. TECNO Mobile…
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Ivorian transport startup Moja Ride partners with O-CITY for its next phase of growth in mobility innovation
Moja Ride, an Ivorian startup providing a reservation and cashless payment system for transport services in Abidjan has partnered with…
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CYBER SECURITY
This new malware primarily targets diplomatic missions and telcos in Africa
IT security software and service provider ESET has uncovered a new malware variant called that is being spread by the…
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Gadgets
Leave Your Charge at Home – LG TONE Free Wireless Earbuds Provide Up to 18 Hours Total Play Time
The LG TONE Free Wireless Earbuds are now official. The buds are already selling in Kenya as from this month…
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BUSINESS
Jumia launches 9th Anniversary campaign, to offer up to 50% off on essentials
E-Commerce platform Jumia has today launched its 9th Anniversary campaign. The company says it will be marking this anniversary by…
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Vifaa Tech Festival To Give Away KES 100K Worth Of Little Rides
Vifaa Tech Festival is giving away Little ride promo codes worth KES 100,000 to attendees of the virtual consumer tech…
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CYBER SECURITY
[Column] Peter Mackenzie: Top 10 security misconceptions
The Sophos Rapid Response team has compiled a list of the most commonly held security misconceptions they’ve encountered in the last…
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Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Samsung Smartphone Trade-in Program
Samsung is the first smartphone manufacturer in Kenya to have a trade-in program where smartphone users can return their old…
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TECNO Ranked 6th Among TOP100 Most Admired Brands in Africa in 2021
TECNO has been ranked for five consecutive years among the TOP 6 most admired brands in Africa, marking another prestigious…
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Opera adds new features including link previews and GIF support to its chat service Hype
Opera is adding new features including built-in meme creator, link previews and GIF support to Hype, its new chat service…
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Huawei Calls for Closer Public-Private Sector Cooperation to Restore Trust in Technology
The St. Gallen Symposium, an annual gathering of current and future leaders from across the globe, celebrated its 50th anniversary…
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Vivo Y20 Review: Good specs for a 14k Device
Vivo Y20 Review: Mid-range phones are becoming very popular in Kenya. Most smartphone manufacturers have been releasing a number of…
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Cellulant names Akshay Grover as the Acting CEO effective May
Kenyan-based payments firm Cellulant has named Akshay Grover as the Acting-CEO effective May. Aksha takes over from Ken Njoroge, the co-founder and CEO…
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TECNO announces Hollywood Actor Chris Evans as its brand ambassador
TECNO Mobile has announced Hollywood Actor Chris Evans as its brand ambassador. Chris will debut in TECNO’s May 6th product…
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Former US President Trump Launches His Highly-Anticipated ‘Social Media Platform’
Former US President Donald Trump has launched his highly-anticipated ‘social media platform.’ To many people’s surprise, however, this is not…
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CYBER SECURITY
One Out of Every 100 Mobile Users in Kenya Affected by Stalkerware
Among the many things that have risen sharply since the onset of the pandemic are cybersecurity attacks. Whether it’s on…
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Rosatom and Russian Universities launch Virtual Education Fair
Rosatom and Russian Universities are pleased to launch Virtual Education Fair «Study in Russia». This free event will showcase Russian Universities Undergraduate and…
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Gadgets
What You Should Know Before Buying OPPO Reno5 F
OPPO Reno5 F is already selling on the Kenyan markets. This the most affordable variant of the Reno5 series. OPPO…
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Apps
Snapchat has more active users on Android than iOS
Snapchat has more of its users on Android compared to iOS. The company announced the important milestone today during the…
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BUSINESS
Andersky Tours to launch an online travel booking platform
The travel booking sector has undergone a huge transformation over the last couple of years due to technological advancement and…
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News
[Column] Chester Wisniewski: Beg bounty hunting – why do people do it, and how?
I recently wrote a Sophos News article on the whole phenomenon of “beg bounties” and invited organizations that had been…
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Budget Nokia 1.4 is now selling in Kenya for Ksh.12,499
After teasing the Budget Nokia 1.4 smartphone back in February, HMD Global has finally launched the device in Kenya. The…
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Gadgets
Best Phones Under Ksh 20,000 in Kenya (April 2021)
Budget phones often come with their shortcomings, but there are great phones available under Ksh 20k in Kenya. If you’re…
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Best Phones in Kenya Under Ksh.15,000 (October 2022)
You don’t necessarily need to spend much on a smartphone, thanks to the wide range of options available. And the…
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Gadgets
Best Phones in Kenya Under KES 10,000 [April 2021]
Smartphones aim at different consumers with a wide range of price tags. There is always something for everyone. Some cost…
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News
Google Will Not be Exhibiting at Mobile World Congress 2021
Google has cancelled exhibiting at the Mobile World Congress, MWC, 2021 event. The company cited the pandemic. The company said, “Following…
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Drake and Sauti Sol are the most streamed artists on Spotify in Kenya
Audio streaming platform launched in Kenya and other African countries including Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania and Uganda a month ago. Data…
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Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy A72 Specifications, Price and Availability in Kenya
Samsung debuted the Galaxy A72 alongside the Galaxy A52 in Kenya. The Galaxy A72 debuted with refreshed, clean minimal design,…
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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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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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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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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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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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[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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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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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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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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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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News
LG’s DUAL Inverter Compressor offers Peace of Mind for the consumer who wants to stay Cool
Today’s consumers are no longer just concerned with the functionality of tech products but also the experience the product promises.…
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Achieving better Energy-Efficient Air Conditioning with LG DUAL Cool Inverter Compressor
Air conditioning is essential for maintaining thermal comfort in indoor environments, particularly for hot and humid climates. Today, air conditioning,…
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CYBER SECURITY
Cybercrime cost the world over $1 trillion in 2020 – Report
The cost of cybercrime continues to increase, and in 2020, it reached a staggering $1 trillion, a new report has…
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News
Turns Out Huawei’s “Brand-new” Harmony OS is Just an Android Fork
Huawei has been hyping its brand new, and upcoming Android competitor, HarmonyOS (or Hongmeng OS in China) since the US…
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Buy These itel Smartphones and Win a TV, shopping voucher, or gift hamper
Valentine’s day is coming (yes, it’s February 2021), and itel Kenya has announced a new promo to gift buyers of…
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Government launches feasibility study for the Konza Digital Media City
The Government through the ICY Ministry in collaboration with South Korean government has launched a feasibility study for the Konza…
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News
[CES 2021] LG announces webOS 6.0 Smart TV platform with redesigned home screen
LG has announced the new webOS 6.0 Smart TV platform for its 2021 OLED, QNED Mini LED, NanoCell and UHD…
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News
Facebook’s ‘Supreme Court’ will Review Trump’s Indefinite Suspension
Facebook’s oversight board, formed last year, will look at the social media company’s decision to suspend the account of former…
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Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy S21, S21 Plus and S21 Ultra Price and Specifications
Last week, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S21 series, its newest flagship phones. The series has three models; the Galaxy S21,…
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News
Apple Rejects Kenyan Government’s Request to Unlock iPhones
Apple, a company that has notoriously brawled even with its local government on unlocking criminals’ iPhone, has handed the same…
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CYBER SECURITY
Cybersecurity Threats Surge in Kenya
2020 was a tough year for many companies both financially and on the cybersecurity landscape. Various firms issued advisories of…
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