What's New?
October 26, 2026
Microsoft offers about 60,000 staff a paid exit
Microsoft is offering about 60,000 employees in Canada, India, the UK and the US a severance-equivalent exit
October 26, 2026
iPad mini moves to OLED, IP67, starting price USD 699
Apple's iPad mini has an 8.5-inch OLED screen, A20 Pro chip and IP67 rating, starting at USD 699 (KES 91,000)
October 26, 2026
Apple Stores can now check a returned iPhone without opening its box
Apple Stores now check a returned iPhone through its sealed box, so an untouched return can go back on sale.
October 26, 2026
Safaricom officially launches Family Share: Home Fibre plus minutes or data for up to five phones from KES 3,749
Safaricom launched Family Share: fibre and 750 minutes or 14 GB across up to five Safaricom numbers, KES 3,749 monthly.
October 26, 2026
OPPO Enco X4’s best audio mode depends on your phone
OPPO Enco X4's highest lossless audio setting requires a compatible Find X10 phone. Compatibility determines what other users can expect.
October 26, 2026
realme C01 listing reveals a 6,500mAh battery and 120Hz screen
realme C01 appears in Vietnam with a 6,500mAh battery, 120Hz display and 15W charging. Kenyan pricing and availability remain unverified.
October 26, 2026
Honor’s WIN tablet launches with an 8.4-inch 240Hz OLED screen
Honor's WIN tablet has 240Hz OLED, active cooling and a 10,000mAh battery, with high frame rates limited to supported games.
October 26, 2026
OPPO Reno16 and Reno16 F launch in Kenya at KES 79,999 and KES 69,999
OPPO's Reno16 costs KES 79,999 and the Reno16 F KES 69,999 in Kenya. Pre-orders run to 4th November with gifts.
October 26, 2026
Xiaomi 11.11 Mega Sale 2026: what’s on sale so far
Xiaomi teased its 11.11 Mega Sale 2026 without dates or prices. Saudi deals are live; Singapore's page isn't up yet.
October 26, 2026
INTERPOL’s third Serengeti sweep arrests 1,462 over scams, crypto mines and email fraud in Africa
INTERPOL's Operation Serengeti III arrested 1,462 cybercrime suspects in 21 countries and recovered USD 105 million, about KES 13.6 billion.
