Interesting Reads
Explore thought-provoking articles, deep dives, interesting reads, and long-form content that goes beyond the surface. Perfect for readers who want to explore tech in a more engaging way.
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Google’s 15GB free storage is finally full, and it’s not just me — it’s all of us
When I opened my current Google account back in March 2013, I never thought I’d still be using it more…
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Can a phone outshine wedding photographers? Vivo thinks the V60 5G can
There’s a new phone in town, and it’s showing up dressed for a wedding. No, seriously. The Vivo V60 5G…
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Watu financed 1.4 million smartphones in Africa last year — and it’s now a carbon-negative company
Watu, the asset financing company that has become a ubiquitous presence in Africa’s mobility sector, just dropped its 2024 sustainability…
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Fact Check: Analyzing Spotify’s August 2025 Terms of Service for Artists
Fact-checking viral claims about Spotify's new terms. Learn what they actually mean for your music, copyright, and royalties.
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Spotify quietly updates its terms of service: 5 big changes you should know
Spotify updated its Terms of Service about a month ago, and unless you’re the type who enjoys scrolling through endless…
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Report: Only 23.8% of Kenyan smart TV owners access digital content on TVs
Kenya is weirdly skilled at two things at once: we’re search-happy and we also still suffer from painfully slow fixed…
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Morocco & South Africa lead the World in Search Engine Use, Kenya not too far behind
For the better part of two decades, search engines like Google, Bing, and DuckDuckGo have been the internet’s front door.…
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Kenya Ranks Among the Slowest in the World for Fixed Internet Speeds
Kenya’s fixed internet story is starting to feel like that friend who’s always “on the way” but never actually shows…
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Connecting the Next Billion: Can a $30 Smartphone and Global Collaboration Close the Digital Divide?
Exploring solutions to the digital divide, including the GSMA's call for a $30 smartphone and global collaboration to foster digital…
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The Digital Divide’s New Frontline: 3.1 Billion People Have Internet Access They Can’t Use
A new GSMA report reveals the "Usage Gap"—3.1 billion people have mobile internet coverage but remain offline, redefining the digital…
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Etsy’s Payment Policy Shuts Down 54,000 African Shops
Etsy's new mandatory payment policy shut down thousands of African shops by removing their only option: standalone PayPal.
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Porn Websites Forcing Age Verification Laws Lost 90% of Online Traffic, Study Reveals
When the United Kingdom rolled out its new Online Safety Act, politicians patted themselves on the back. Finally, a bold…
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Airtel Kenya Bets on Home Fibre in 2025: Bold Move or Missed Timing?
After years of riding on mobile growth and dabbling in wireless home internet, Airtel Kenya is finally moving into the…
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All Apple Intelligence Features Coming with iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, and watchOS 26
Circle September 15 on your calendar. Because that’s the day Apple will push out iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26…
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Over 1,500 Safaricom Base Stations Now Powered by Solar Energy
I’ve always been a curious person. So, when a Safaricom “booster” was being installed in my front yard, I naturally…
