What's New?
October 23, 2026
OPPO Reno16 5G vs Reno15 5G: the chip, battery and cameras compared
OPPO's Reno16 5G keeps the Reno15's chip, adds a 50MP ultrawide camera, shrinks the screen
October 23, 2026
Gemini on Android Auto can now answer from your Gmail and Photos
Gemini on Android Auto can answer from Gmail and Photos if you opt in. Kenya isn't on Android Auto's list.
October 23, 2026
Benin, Ghana and Rwanda have tested cross-border digital IDs
Benin, Ghana and Rwanda linked national ID systems and verified identity on made-up records. A controlled pilot targets early 2027.
October 23, 2026
World Bank plans shared AI computing for Africa
World Bank wants governments to rent AI computing instead of building data centres, but names no countries, budget or date.
October 23, 2026
OPPO Find X10 has a 7,150mAh battery in Europe and 8,000mAh in India and the UAE
OPPO Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max have 7,150mAh batteries in Europe and 8,000mAh in India, UAE and Asia.
October 23, 2026
Spotify’s New Family Plan Check: Scan a QR Code in Person Within 7 Days or Face a 12-Month Ban
Family members asked to scan Spotify's QR code have seven days. Missing it bars other Family plans for a year.
October 23, 2026
Xbox is testing cloud gaming hours you can buy without Game Pass
Xbox Insiders can buy 10 hours of cloud gaming for USD 3.99 without Game Pass, ahead of November's monthly limits.
October 23, 2026
Google Meet’s spoken translation now covers 63 languages, including Swahili
Google Meet's speech translation now covers 63 languages, including Swahili. Who can use it in Kenya, and what it costs.
October 23, 2026
Budget-friendly tech gifts for girls under KES 5,000
Ten budget-friendly tech gifts for girls, from power banks to Spotify Premium, all under KES 5,000, with current Kenyan prices.
October 23, 2026
Airbnb’s new house rules stop hosts asking guests to strip beds, wash dishes, or hand over IDs
Airbnb hosts generally can't ask guests to strip beds, wash dishes or take rubbish off-site on bookings from 20th November.
