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Meta Pulls Its Instagram AI Image Feature After Days of Backlash
Meta has removed an Instagram-linked capability from its new AI image generator after criticism over how the feature handled public…
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Instagram’s TV Push Arrives as Social Media and Television Converge
Instagram has expanded its television ambitions with the launch of Instagram for TV on Samsung smart televisions, bringing the service…
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Meta Pushes Deeper Into Paid Social With New Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp Plans
Meta is widening its subscription business across Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and Meta AI, adding new paid tiers that stretch from…
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Instagram Wants a Place on Your TV and That Raises Hard Questions About What the App Has Become
Instagram’s move onto television screens did not arrive with grand certainty. It arrived with doubt. That uncertainty is telling. Platforms…
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Instagram and X Compete to Crown the Internet’s New Tastemakers
The new badges on Instagram and X are not really new. They carry the same energy that once powered Favstar,…
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Instagram Hits 3 Billion Users, but Its Biggest Decisions Still Lie Ahead
Three billion monthly users. Few platforms in history have reached that kind of global saturation. Instagram is no longer just…
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Finally Here: Instagram iPad App Puts Short-Form Videos in the Spotlight
After more than a decade of waiting, Instagram has finally released a dedicated iPad app, marking a significant shift in…
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As YouTube Dominates the Big Screen, TikTok and Instagram TV Apps Make Their Move into Streaming
Move over Netflix — TikTok and Instagram TV apps are coming for your couch time too. For years, social video…
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Inside the Meta Threads Evolution: Why This Platform Is No Longer Just Instagram’s Little Brother
The evolution of Threads by Meta marks a substantial change in the platform’s strategy, crowning it as an independent service…
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Instagram 2025 Strategy: AI and Feed Shifts That Will Change the Platform Forever
The strategy for Instagram in 2025 hints at several important transformations concerning how creators can maximize their reach, visibility, and…
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Instagram iPad App Is Finally Coming: Smart Strategy or 13 Years Too Late?
It’s been much anticipated, but the Instagram iPad app is finally in the making, sparking discussions again on Meta’s product…
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Instagram New Re-Post Feature: Boosting Engagement or Filling Your Feed with Clutter?
Instagram is testing a Re-Post feature, which will take the way we interact with content to the next level and…
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Instagram Removes Text Notes from Feed and Reels – Here’s Why It Failed
Instagram has officially removed text notes from their feed posts and Reels as part of yet another refinement of 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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Instagram launches ‘’Made By Africa, Loved by the World’’ campaign to celebrate African Women
In celebration of Africa Day on May 25, Instagram has launched its international and pan-African campaign ‘Made By Africa, Loved…
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Instagram hosts Drip in the City event for young creators in Nairobi
Instagram over the weekend hosted an event dubbed “Drip in the City” that brought together young people to Nairobi’s City…
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Meta introduces paid subscription on Facebook and Instagram
Meta has announced the introduction of a new subscription service that allows users to get the coveted blue badge against…
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Twitter is launching short videos to compete with TikTok, Instagram and YouTube
Social media companies have plunged into short videos hook, line and sinker. TikTok started the craze and all major platforms…
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Instagram is down: What we know so far
Instagram is currently down for users around the world. Users are reporting their feeds not working as well as having…
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Instagram and TikTok overtake Google as preferred search tools
New ideas often disrupt the marketplace, particularly when they resonate well with the younger generation. This is proving to be…
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Instagram Has Introduced Video Selfies to Verify User’s Age
Popular social media platform Instagram, which Meta owns, has introduced new ways of verifying users’ age in a bid to…
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Political advertisers on Facebook and Instagram in Kenya will now be required to prove their real identity
Anyone seeking to run political ads on Facebook and Instagram in Kenya will now be required to prove their identity…
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Instagram to stop supporting the IGTV app
If you’re an avid user of IGTV on Instagram then we have some news for you. Instagram has announced that…
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8 Instagram Reels Trends That Hit The Viral Note In August
Instead of disappearing after 24 hours like Instagram Stories, Instagram Reels allows you to make and share short, captivating videos.…
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WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook Are All Down
Looks like all the popular social media apps WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Facebook Messenger are all down. Users from different…
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Trump Banned from Facebook and Instagram ‘indefinitely’
After what happened in the US Capitol on Wednesday night, Donald Trump has had a rough 48 hours on the…
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Facebook to begin testing Revamped Instagram Lite
Facebook is back with another version of Instagram Lite after the company shut the lightweight app earlier this year. Instagram…
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Database with Millions of Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Profiles Exposed
A database containing data of nearly 235 million users across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube has been breached. The database stored…
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Instagram Digs into its Algorithm and Policies for Bias Against Black Users
In the wake of racial inequality protests going on in the US and other parts of the world, tech companies…
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Facebook Might be Blocked From Integrating WhatsApp, Instagram, And Messenger
Facebook’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, announced that the company plans to unify all of its three platforms – WhatsApp, Instagram, and…
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Facebook to Add its Name to Instagram and WhatsApp to Indicate it Owns Them
Recently Facebook has been under scrutiny by the EU over its ownership of both Instagram and WhatsApp. According to the…
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Upcoming WhatsApp feature will enable you to share your WhatsApp status to Facebook and Instagram
Facebook will soon let you share your WhatsApp stories to different platforms. Rolled as a beta-feature on June 24, the…
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Instagram users to gain more data control with the new data saving feature
Instagram is one of those applications that consume a lot of data. High data usage is even one thing that…
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Indonesia restricts usage of some WhatsApp and Instagram features over riots
The Indonesian government has restricted the use of both Instagram and WhatsApp over deadly riots experienced in the country. The…
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Instagram Update That Lasted 10 Minutes!
An hour ago Instagram tried an update that was very different from what we know it and the backlash made…
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Instagram wants to share your location history data with Facebook
Instagram is apparently testing a new setting that will allow it to share your location data with its parent company…
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The Importance Of Evaluating Your Posts On Instagram For Social Media Marketing
By Trudy Seeger Social media marketing plays a pivotal role in promoting and marketing your business online. Instagram is a popular…
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Facebook and Instagram were down yesterday, here’s why
Most of you probably did not notice this but Facebook and Instagram were temporarily down for a few hours yesterday.…
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Instagram now lets you reply to Stories with photos and video
Instagram has made a new update to its stories feature which is probably make users very excited. The photo sharing…
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Instagram Launches Live Video and disappearing photos and videos feature
Instagram has unveiled a new feature that will allow users to broadcast live videos on Instagram stories. The Facebook-owned also…
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Instagram rolls out a ‘’Save Draft’’ feature to everyone
A couple of weeks ago some Instagram users reported seeing a ‘’Save Draft’’ feature. Instagram was said to be testing…
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Instagram launches new feature to filter abusive comments
One of the things that any Instagram user hate is having someone post offensive or abusive comments on their photos.…
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Is Instagram about to roll out a ‘’Save Draft’’ feature?
It looks like Instagram could soon be rolling out a new feature that will allow users to save their photos…
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This is How The New Instagram Business Profiles Will Look Like
Early this year, Instagram announced that it was working on rolling our a business profiles. What Instagram actually wanted to…
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Facebook, Messenger and Instagram Windows 10 Apps are Here at Last
Facebook has some good news for people using Facebook, Messenger and Instagram on Windows. The company is officially rolling out…
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Instagram Videos now at 60 seconds
Twitter tried to talk about it but the response seemed to be out of control. In regards to the situation,…
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Instagram wants to change your feed; Introduces algorithm
Remember when Twitter once announced that it was adding an algorithm? It did not go quite well with most Twitter…
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Yes, You can now Add and Switch Between Multiple Accounts on Instagram
Sometime back in November last year, Instagram was testing multiple account switching for both their iOS and Android. Little was…
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Instagram now supports Landscape and Portrait photo Formats
Instagram will now allow users to upload portrait and landscape photos and video in addition to the Square format that…
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Instagram Announces New Explore Feature for real time updates
By Nixon Kanali, TechTrendsKE Instagram has today announced that it is making an update to its search and discovery functions.…
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Instagram introduces emoji search
Instagram will now let you use emoji in your hashtags, creating a whole new way to find the pictures most…
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Instagram Launches Layout: New app for creating custom collages and image effects
Instagram has launched a new app called Layout, a new app that it says will let Instagram users easily combine…
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Facebook and Instagram are facing a global outage right now
If you have tried logging into your Facebook or Instagram account you might have come into face with an error…
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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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Instagram launches Hyperlapse app for capturing high-quality time lapse videos
Popular photo-sharing site Instagram has launched a new app that will let users capture high-quality time lapse videos even while in motion…
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Google finally joins Instagram
Google has finally opened up an Instagram account. Google announced it has joined the photo-sharing app via twitter with its…
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East Africa’s digital commerce growth is running into a trust problem
Digital commerce in East Africa is moving beyond the conventional online store. Consumers can discover a product on social media,…
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Kenya wants its tourism products to compete in the digital spaces where travellers make decisions
Kenya is digitising its tourism products as the government targets travellers who increasingly rely on smartphones, online platforms and artificial…
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Nyashinski and Foi Wambui face court disputes over music used in commercial brand campaigns
Nyashinski and Foi Wambui are facing separate copyright disputes over music used in Tecno and Oppo campaigns, putting the spotlight…
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Kenya’s .KE domains reach 129,140 as local digital identities continue to grow
Kenya had 129,140 registered .KE domains by the end of June 2026, adding 4,642 registrations during the final quarter of…
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KENIC wants one million .ke domains. Kenya’s digital economy must help close the gap
Kenya’s ambition to register one million .ke domains faces a steep climb, even as the local market records growth above…
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Meta Muse brings agentic AI to everyday tasks, from booking travel to sending emails and shopping online
Meta has launched Muse, an artificial intelligence agent designed to perform tasks on behalf of users, manage longer-term projects and…
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Kenya’s Sh496bn e-commerce opportunity is growing, but the rules around digital trade need to catch up
Kenya’s e-commerce market could grow from about Sh336.7 billion today to roughly Sh496 billion by 2029, but turning that projection…
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How mobile technology has changed sports betting in Kenya
Mobile technology has transformed the way Kenyans access and participate in sports betting. With widespread smartphone adoption, mobile internet, and…
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Kenya’s new courier rules put Uber, Bolt parcel data under government scrutiny
Kenya’s new app-based courier rules will require platforms such as Uber, Bolt, Glovo and Little to verify sender and recipient…
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Cloud9’s Chpter acquisition reveals a bigger plan for business banking in Africa
Cloud9’s acquisition of Chpter gives a clearer view of how the Kenyan fintech wants to compete: by placing banking and…
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Elon Musk Says X No Longer Penalizes Posts With External Links
Creators and publishers who have spent years placing article links in the replies to their posts may finally be able…
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Meta Unveils Muse Image as It Expands Its Generative AI Ambitions
Meta has officially stepped deeper into the generative AI race with the launch of their new model the Muse Image,…
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Meta Explored Buying Kalshi Before Building Its Own Prediction Market App
Meta explored a Kalshi acquisition before deciding to build its own prediction market platform, according to reports that offer a…
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WhatsApp Opens Username Reservations as Launch Nears
WhatsApp username reservations are beginning to roll out worldwide, giving users the chance to secure unique usernames before the feature…
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Why Meta Sees Kunal Shah as the Right Leader for WhatsApp’s Next Era
Meta’s decision to back Indian fintech company CRED and elevate founder Kunal Shah to lead WhatsApp says as much about…
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Payaza’s Shopaza Targets Africa’s E-Commerce Gap
Payaza has launched Shopaza, a new artificial intelligence-driven e-commerce platform designed to help businesses expand beyond local markets and participate…
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Nigeria’s Bumpa Launches in Kenya, Offering Digital Tools for MSME
Bumpa, a Nigerian business management platform for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), has officially entered the Kenyan market. The…
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Digital Literacy is Key to Unlocking Growth for Kenyan MSMEs
Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) continue to play a significant role in Kenya’s economy, driving employment, innovation, and livelihoods…
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Google Expands Gemini, Creator Tools and Security Features in Android 17
Google is widening the role of artificial intelligence across Android devices with new automation, creator and security tools in Android…
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Africa’s Creator Economy Is Learning the Discipline of Infrastructure
Scroll through African social media and the surface story still looks familiar. Viral clips, influencer partnerships, short bursts of fame.…
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African Digital Commerce Is Taking Shape Inside Message Threads Rather Than the Online Stores People Expected
WhatsApp is becoming Africa’s commerce infrastructure. Across cities and smaller towns from Lagos to Nairobi, thousands of merchants run daily…
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Kanessa Muluneh | The Art of Scaling Startups: Why Marketing Is the Missing Growth Engine
Early-stage founders are conditioned by accelerators, investors, and peers to focus on three things: product, operations, and fundraising. These are…
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Kenya’s Influencers Face a New Reality Under Data Privacy Enforcement
Social media in Kenya has long carried the feel of an informal public square. Screenshots travel fast, accusations spread even…
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Gabon Imposes Indefinite Social Media Blackout Amid Rising Labor Unrest
Gabon has ordered an immediate and indefinite suspension of all social media platforms. The directive, issued late Tuesday by the…
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Why Reliable After-Sales Support Like the LG Best Care Trailer Matters for the Modern Appliance Owner
When your fridge goes on the fritz, you face a dilemma familiar to many Kenyans. Should you call a local…
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Youfanly Hits Ksh 40M Payout Milestone for African Creators
As the global creator economy reaches a trillion-dollar industry, African creators continue to face structural barriers that limit their ability…
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How Everyday Phone Use Became the Centre of Kenya’s Online Buying Culture
Kenya’s e-commerce economy no longer gathers around a browser window. It unfolds inside phones, often without a homepage ever loading.…
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How Spotify Wrapped 2025 Stacks Up Against Its Rivals
The calendar turns, and the annual music recap season arrives with its usual blend of theatre and self-study. What once…
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Sony Takes on Midrange Mirrorless Head-On with the A7 V and a Fresh Sensor Strategy
Sony’s next Alpha camera, the long-rumored A7 V, is poised to land at the intersection of ambition and pragmatism. Teased…
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A Country That Runs on Data but Never Agrees on Who Holds the Power to Watch
Kenya runs on the mobile phone in a way that is rare even by global standards. Each day is marked…
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Spotify Messages Launches in Kenya
Spotify is rolling out “Messages,” a new in-app chat feature, to its listeners in Kenya. The function, available to both…
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Spotify’s Weekly Mini Wrapped Turns Listening Into a Ritual
Spotify has taken its most viral feature and made it a habit. The new Listening Stats tool compresses the spirit…
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Meta’s Scam Problem Is Bigger Than Anyone Knew
For years, Meta has sold itself as a company determined to connect people, not exploit them. Yet inside its own…
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Netflix Podcast Partnership With Spotify Tests Video Formats and Audience Reach
Spotify and Netflix have struck a distribution partnership that will bring a curated slate of video podcasts from Spotify Studios…
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Bolt Expands Parcel Delivery Beyond Nairobi as Mombasa and Kakamega Become New Battlegrounds for Kenya’s Last-Mile Logistics Market
Bolt has grown familiar to Kenyans as a ride-hailing app, but in recent months it has been trying something different:…
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The TikTok Algorithm Control Deal Explained: What Leasing the Code Means for U.S. Law, Security, and Digital Power
For millions of Americans scrolling through TikTok’s “For You” page, the app’s algorithm is the unseen force shaping what they…
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OpenAI’s $115 Billion Bet Tests the Economics of AI’s Future
OpenAI’s latest financial outlook projects a staggering $115 billion in spending by 2029. The figure towers over what most technology…
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LG Launches Best Care Trailer to Transform After-Sales Support in East Africa
Buyers of LG electronics will now enjoy faster and more convenient after-sales services following the unveiling of the LG Best…
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The Most Data-Hungry Apps in 2025: YouTube Tops the List
The average smartphone user now consumes over 11 gigabytes of mobile data per month, a 40% increase from just two…
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Twitch Monetization in Kenya Halted as New Regulations Force Platform to Suspend Payouts
Twitch has quietly pulled the plug on monetization for Kenyan creators, and the fallout is immediate. No more Bits. No…
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Framing Africa’s Soul: How Canon’s #CelebrateAfrica UGC Campaign Uplifts the Continent’s Photographic Voices
On World Photography Day, as the global community celebrates the power of imagery, Canon Central and North Africa reflects on…
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Elon Musk Backs Watermarked Video Downloads on X, Tapping Into the Internet’s Long Tradition of Viral Content Reposts
Elon Musk has endorsed a suggestion that could alter how videos circulate on X: make all clips from unlocked accounts…
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WhatsApp’s Group Chat Safety Feature Flags Risky Invites Early
In its latest effort to blunt the rise of scam-driven group chats, WhatsApp is introducing a friction layer — a…
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YouTube Begins Testing Native Collaboration Tags to Help Creators Grow Together
YouTube is experimenting with a new collaboration feature designed to give creators shared exposure, echoing similar tools already common on…
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