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The long courtship between big tech and trump’s second White House
Lobbying has never been polite, but it used to carry some embarrassment. Meetings stayed off calendars. Donations were explained away…
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Netflix has discovered the power of content you do not have to watch
For most of its life, Netflix behaved as if every minute on its platform had to earn focus. Sit down.…
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TechTrends crowned Best Technology Creator at BAKE Awards 2025 gala night
TechTrends has been named the Best Technology Creator at the 2025 Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) Awards, cementing its position…
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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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The Story of How DeepMind Moved From Experimental Projects to the Machinery That Keeps Google Running
DeepMind began with the idea that intelligence is a learnable process rooted in broad principles rather than human exclusivity. That…
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Apple Bets on Craft in Its Shot on iPhone 17 Pro Holiday Ad
Apple’s shot on iPhone 17 Pro holiday ad arrives at a moment when brand films often feel interchangeable. Smooth surfaces…
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Leonard Agufa | Protecting Kenyan Youth Culture: Join the War on Content Piracy
In Kenya today, media isn’t just entertainment—it’s the heartbeat of youth culture. It’s the Gengetone beat pulsing through TikTok dances,…
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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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The TechTrends Podcast | The State of Startup Funding in Africa in 2025 ft Andrew Fassnidge
Is Africa’s startup funding winter finally over? That’s the question we explored in a recent conversation with Andrew Fassnidge, Founder…
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Ben Jacob: Deepfakes – The Next Human Vulnerability For Businesses?
Synthetic audio and video generation technologies, known as deepfakes, have reached a critical threshold. Once mostly limited to social media…
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BUSINESS
Millions in Africa Turn to Online Trading Amid Economic Uncertainty
A quiet revolution is reshaping personal finance across Africa. From the markets of Lagos to the tech hubs of Nairobi,…
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Global Surveillance Tracking Exposed Through Telecom Exploits and Celebrity-Level Targeting
For years, public debate on surveillance focused on names like Pegasus and Intellexa. What slipped through was First Wap, also…
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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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OPPO A6 Pro Series with 7,000mAh Battery, 120Hz AMOLED Display Set to Launch in Kenya
OPPO Kenya is gearing up to launch the highly anticipated OPPO A6 Pro Series in Kenya on October 23rd, 2025.…
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Smartphones on Safaricom Network Rise to 27.37 Million
Safaricom has announced a significant increase in the number of smartphones connected to its network, rising from 22.93 million to…
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Spotify’s Future Strategy Points to a Bigger Battle Than Apple Music — It Wants to Own Every Sound That Touches Your Day
Spotify doesn’t need to beat Apple Music or YouTube anymore. It already has. The streaming wars are over, and Spotify…
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Samsung Brings Galaxy S25 FE to Kenya, Pushing AI Features Into the Mainstream
Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy S25 FE in Kenya, and the company is framing the device as its most…
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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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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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Kenya’s Streaming Boom: How Safaricom Home Fibre Is Changing Everyday Entertainment
Not long ago, the Kenyan living room revolved around a single TV set, tuned to a handful of channels, often…
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iPhone 17 Pro & Pro Max Overview — and the Bigger Picture Behind Apple’s 2025 Playbook
Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are more than incremental upgrades. They arrive as part of a carefully orchestrated…
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Spotify’s Video Podcasts Give Creators More Reach While Unlocking Fresh Advertising Opportunities
Spotify, long known as an audio-first platform, is layering in video content. Playlists, podcasts, and audiobooks remain central, but video…
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Huawei Cloud DataArts: Unleashing New Business Value with Data–AI Convergence
Huawei Cloud DataArts: Unlocking the value of enterprise data has always been at the heart of digital transformation strategies. With…
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How Safaricom Home Fibre Is Powering Kenya’s Freelancers and Creators
Kenya’s digital economy is evolving, with homes in most urban areas now serving as dual-purpose spaces, functioning as offices, studios,…
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iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Pixel 10 Pro XL Video Showdown Highlights Apple’s Edge
Each September brings the same ritual: new phones, new promises, and the same question — has Google finally caught up…
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HDR10 vs Dolby Vision Explained: How Streaming Platforms and TVs Shape Your Viewing Experience
HDR (High Dynamic Range) is designed to make streaming visuals richer and more lifelike. Two standards dominate: HDR10 and Dolby…
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TikTok for Artists in Kenya Aims to Position Local Acts for Regional and Global Breakthroughs
TikTok has launched its TikTok for Artists platform in Kenya, making the country one of the first in Africa to…
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Jumia Taps Chinese Vendors to Guard Its E-commerce Lead in Africa
Jumia is reinforcing its marketplace with a fresh influx of Chinese sellers, part of a wider strategy to stay ahead…
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Samsung Unpacked 2025 and Apple iPhone 17 Event Set to Ignite Techtember
September is shaping up to be a landmark month in consumer tech. Samsung Unpacked 2025 is scheduled for September 4,…
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Jumia Welcomes Axian CEO to Supervisory Board as Telecom Expansion Fuels E-Commerce Ambitions
Axian Group CEO Hassanein Hiridjee has officially joined Jumia’s supervisory board, stepping in for Angela K. Mwanza, who resigned on…
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Apple, Google, and Samsung Smartphones Are No Longer Competing on the Same Track—Here’s What That Means for Users
For years, the smartphone industry moved in lockstep. Every new launch was measured by the same yardsticks: raw power, camera…
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Africa Bitcoin Institute Leads the Charge in Bringing African Voices to Cryptocurrency Policy
Anaïse Kanimba grew up in the shadow of global attention. Her father, Paul Rusesabagina, became an international symbol of courage…
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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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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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Google TV’s Rapid Growth Masks Deep Monetization Challenges Facing the Platform
Google’s decade-long push into the living room may be entering a new chapter — or a quiet retreat. Despite the…
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Block BEARD: The U.S. Piracy Law That Might Change How You Stream Globally
It’s framed as a move to protect creators. But a bill moving through the U.S. Senate—called the Block BEARD Act—could…
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Rage Bait Fueled Internet Culture for Years — But Users Are Finally Catching On
There was a time when going viral meant something unexpected happened. A kid post-dentist said something weird. A dress confused…
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The TechTrends Podcast | Unpacking the 2025 Samsung Galaxy A Series
In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, host Nixon Kanali sits down with Ryan Mule, B2B Key Account Manager –…
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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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From Slow Apps to Fake QLEDs — What to Watch Out for in Your Next Smart TV Upgrade in Kenya
Your TV might still switch on, but that doesn’t mean it’s doing its job. Today’s smart TVs aren’t just screens…
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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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Apple at a Crossroads: AI Growing Pains, Leadership Exodus, and the End of Predictable Innovation
Apple is no stranger to transitions. But this time feels different. Behind the strong stock performance and polished product releases,…
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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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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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Samsung Unpacked July 2025: Will Sleeker, Smarter Foldables Usher in a New Era?
Samsung is heading back to Brooklyn this July for its next Unpacked event and if the invite is anything to…
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Android Material 3 vs iOS 26: Why Google’s New Design Feels Better Than Apple’s
The classy interface and visual attention of Apple were, for years, a paradigm of UI beauty and harmony. The whole…
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Samsung’s Foldable Evolution: Flip 7 FE vs Flip 6 vs Flip 5
Samsung’s journey with its clamshell foldables has been an exercise in slow but steady refinement. The Galaxy Z Flip 5…
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How Virtual Reality Is Transforming Education in Kenya
The integration of technological innovation in education continues to play a significant role in empowering students on their educational journey…
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The Africa Deep Tech Foundation Launches 2025 Challenge: Fueling Innovation in Constraint
The Africa Deep Tech Foundation has announced the launch of the Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2025. Announced today, the challenge…
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TechTrends Podcast | Real Vs Fake QLED: The Truth You Should Know ft Samsung’s Sam Odhiambo
In this episode of the TechTrends Podcast, we’re joined by Sam Odhiambo, Head of Consumer Electronics Business at Samsung Electronics…
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AI Kenya Breakfast Summit 2.0 Ignites Africa’s Conversational AI Revolution
On the 15th of May will be the meeting of industry leaders, AI innovators, and visionary enterprises at the AI…
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TechTrends Podcast | Freedom vs. Control: The Case for Regulating Social Media in Kenya
In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we’re tackling a topic that has sparked protests, policy debates, and some pretty…
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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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TechTrends Media Launches The Green Shift Podcast: Exploring Sustainability and Innovation in Africa
Nairobi, Kenya – May 5, 2025: TechTrends Media, a leading technology and innovation platform in Africa, is excited to introduce…
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X 4K Video Uploads: A New Era for Social Media Content?
X, formerly Twitter, has launched 4K video uploads for its premium subscribers, which starts a change in video strategy on…
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How Galaxy S25 Gemini Live Redefines Privacy and AI on Smartphones
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has today announced global availability for Gemini Live on the S25 lineup, which provides the first…
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TechTrends Podcast | Kenya’s Workplaces Are Changing Fast – Thanks to AI!
How is AI transforming productivity for employees in Kenya? In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we discuss this ahead…
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AI in the Workplace: Boosting Productivity Without Replacing Humans
Since the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), people worldwide have raised concerns, chief among them: Will AI take away our…
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Netflix Video Podcasts: A Strategic Shift or a Risky Gamble?
Netflix is entering the territory of video podcasts, which could mean a seismic shift in its content strategy. Recently, co-CEO…
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HMD Arc and HMD 130 Music Launched in Kenya
Human Mobile Devices (HMD), the makers of Nokia phones, has officially rolled out the HMD Arc and HMD 130 Music…
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TechTrends Podcast | The State of E-commerce in Africa – A Conversation with Jumia EA Regional CEO , Vinod Goel
In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with Vinod Goel, East Africa Regional CEO of Jumia, Africa’s…
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Second Ai Kenya Breakfast Summit Set for May 15
The 2nd edition of the Ai Kenya Breakfast Summit is set to take place on May 15, 2025, at Mövenpick…
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Which ISP Reigns Supreme in Kenya’s Internet Speed Comparison: Faiba vs Safaricom vs Zuku
As Kenya’s digital landscape keeps growing, the demand for quality and high-speed internet keeps rising. The latest Kenya internet speed…
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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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TechTrends Podcast | Lipa Later Goes into Administration – What Happened?
In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we unpack the surprising news of Kenyan BNPL startup Lipa Later going into…
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Why Android Brands Keep Hiring iPhone-Using Celebrities
Android Celebrity Endorsements – This is my favorite thing to do during smartphone season; follow the launches, see which influencers are…
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TechTrends Podcast | The Future of Smart Living: A Deep Dive with LG Electronics EA
In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with William Kamore, Senior Trainer & Content Manager at LG…
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Inside Showmax 2025: The Streaming Giant Reshaping African Entertainment
Showmax continues to grow its footprints across the African continent, developing itself as the homegrown streaming giant in Africa. With…
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Samsung Expands Kiswahili and Amharic Language Support – What You Need to Know
Samsung Electronics has taken a tremendously big step towards inclusivity and accessibility by introducing language support on its devices for…
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Why a U.S. Law Change Could Disrupt the Global Internet
For close to thirty years, section 230 of the Communications Decency Act has offered websites immunity from legal responsibility for…
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How Kenyan Artists Can Maximize Earnings from Global Music Streaming Platforms
Kenyan musicians have embraced digital music streaming to distribute their work worldwide. However, earnings from platforms like Spotify, Apple Music,…
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TechTrends Podcast | The Mobile Money Shift – Airtel Money vs. M-PESA
In this episode of the TechTrends Podcast, we explore the evolving landscape of mobile money in Kenya, focusing on the…
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Can Netflix Dominate Africa? The Rise of Local Originals & Streaming Trends
Netflix’s dedication to telling African stories has become entrenched, with a diverse range of original local and transnational content resonating…
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Oracle Strategic Play for TikTok: A New Era in Tech Partnerships
Oracle has emerged as the foremost candidate in a high-stake deal to assist in running TikTok’s U.S. operations, attempting to…
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AI.com Is Up for Grabs—Is This the Digital Jackpot of the Century?
Officially, AI.com is now on the market at an eye-popping $100 million asking price, which dwarfs Voice.com that was sold…
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Trump’s TikTok Deal: Potential Buyers Unveiled Amid Negotiations
In an Air Force One briefing on Sunday, Donald Trump stated that he has been negotiating with “four different groups”…
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Kenya’s Telecom Wars: What’s Driving Consumer Choices and Industry Competition?
One of Africa’s rapidly growing sectors is Kenya’s telecom sector, boasting over 65 million mobile subscriptions and a growing demand…
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CA Takes Action as BBC Report Links TikTok to Child Exploitation in Kenya
An investigative report by the BBC published on March 3, 2025, raises an alarm over children’s exploitation on TikTok livestreams…
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TechTrends Podcast | AI the Samsung Way: Myths, Reality and the Future – ft Ryan Mule
Join us on The TechTrends Podcast as we sit down with Samsung’s Ryan Mule for an exclusive deep dive into…
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Apple vs. Qualcomm: The Inevitable Breakup
In boardrooms, conflicts and rivalries seem to be the norm. However, not many rivalries in the tech arena have created…
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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 Eyes Standalone Reels App Amid TikTok Uncertainty
Reels, the short video format launched by Instagram, is now one of the most widely used tools on the platform…
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BUSINESS
Alibaba Reports Fastest Revenue Growth in Over a Year Amid AI Expansion
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. has posted its fastest revenue growth in over a year, signaling a strong recovery. The Chinese…
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OpenAI Hits 400 Million Weekly Users as Growth Accelerates
OpenAI has claimed a historic milestone of reaching 400 million active weekly users. The AI creator powering ChatGPT is showing…
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OPPO Reno13 Series Set to Launch in Kenya
The Kenyan launch of the highly anticipated OPPO Reno13 series is slated for February 28, 2025. The series includes two…
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OPPO Find N5: Thinnest Foldable Yet or Just Hype?
OPPO officially unveiled the design for the Find N5 foldable smartphone with a video released on social media touting it…
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Now Bar: Control Apps Without Unlocking
Samsung Galaxy S25 series, the company’s latest flagship series ships with the new Now Bar feature, a tool that aims…
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Gadgets
Alibaba Joins Apple’s AI Game After DeepSeek Snub
Apple has chosen Alibaba as its partner in bringing the Apple Intelligence platform to China. This follows an examination by…
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TechTrends Podcast | How USAID Ban is Shaking Up African Healthtech Startups
Welcome to The TechTrends Podcast, where we break down the biggest issues shaping Africa’s business and tech landscape. In today’s…
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Google Updates Demand Gen Campaigns with New Ad Tools
Google has made some great improvements to its Demand Gen campaigns and is introducing new features that make ad management…
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Gadgets
OPPO Reno 13 Series: Launch Timeline, Upgrades, and Features
OPPO is set to launch the Reno 13 series next month, succeeding last year’s Reno 12 lineup. With several key…
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Redmi Note 14 Series: Enhanced Durability, Performance, and Cutting-Edge Features
Xiaomi is planning to launch the Redmi Note 14 series early next week and as expected, the company has brought…
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Gadgets
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Series Kenyan Launch Date Revealed
January is always a great time for budget phone enthusiasts in Kenya, especially Xiaomi fans, as the company refreshes its…
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Google TV Gets Smarter With Gemini AI
Google TV is getting upgraded and will feature AI-powered Gemini bringing enhanced voice control, search, and YouTube integration. This new…
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Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025: Galaxy S25 Series – Everything We Know So Far
Samsung has set January 22 for its Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event. This is the company’s major tech event scheduled for…
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Xiaomi Universe: Redefining Technology with Smart Integration
Xiaomi Kenya launched its global “Human x Car x Home” smart ecosystem earlier today at its Xiaomi Universe titled event.…
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More than half of children in META region faced violent content on the Internet
Parents nowadays tend to have many concerns about the amount of time their children spend with their gadgets and what…
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Microsoft, NVIDIA Partner to Boost AI Innovation and Collaboration in Africa
Microsoft, through the company’s Africa Transformation Office (ATO), has announced a new initiative to boost AI development in Africa by…
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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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Canon ‘World Unseen’ Exhibition Launched to Promote Inclusivity in Photography
Canon’s “World Unseen” exhibition, launched on December 3, 2024, in Kenya, commemorated the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This…
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