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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Android 16’s “Fake Cell Tower” Alerts Could Be a Gamechanger in Fight Against State Surveillance
Insights At a Glance: Android 16 is adding a new privacy feature that warns users when their phones connect to…
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Kenya’s Digital Surveillance Controversy: Safaricom, CA Deny Role in Albert Ojwang Case
Safaricom and CA deny involvement in Albert Ojwang's tracking death, contradicting police surveillance claims amid Kenya's declining internet freedoms.
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Kenya’s Innovation Boom: What’s Fueling the Silicon Savannah—and What’s Holding It Back?
Kenya's innovation ecosystem shows strong potential but faces challenges: 81% foreign funding dependence, Nairobi concentration, gender gaps, and delayed policy…
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AI vs Cancer: How Google’s Breakthroughs Are Inspiring Hope — and Why Kenya is Ready for the Future
Insights At a Glance: Google’s AI innovations like AlphaFold are revolutionizing cancer research, accelerating drug discovery, and improving diagnostic accuracy.…
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5 Reasons Why Africa’s Smartphone Market Grew 7% in Q1 2025
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) smartphone market finally found its spark again — growing 7% year-on-year in Q1 2025,…
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Google Photos Turns 10: Here are 10 Exciting Tips to Celebrate a Decade of Memories
Insights At a Glance: Google Photos is 10. To celebrate, Google dropped 10 tips and tricks to help you edit,…
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Warning: New Kenyan Law Could Track Your EVERY Click Online – Here’s Why!
Kenya's proposed metered internet bill sparks outrage over privacy, cost, and digital freedom, potentially harming national progress.
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Africa is Becoming a Global Travel Trendsetter, Says Mastercard’s 2025 Report
Mastercard says Africa is redefining global travel in 2025 through wellness, wilderness, culinary experiences, and rising regional business appeal.
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South Africa Leads Africa in Embracing AI in Workplaces, China Tops Global Rankings
I have been diving into the “Trust, attitudes and use of artificial intelligence: A global study 2025,” and the insights…
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New Report Reveals African Airlines Are Failing at Payments, And It’s Hurting Their Business
Visa-AFRAA study shows outdated payment systems are costing African airlines revenue, fraud losses, and passenger trust.
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Broken Transformer Blues: Why Your Power Might Be Out for Weeks
If you’ve ever lived in Kenya — or moved around the country like I have over the past decade —…
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3 Things You Can Now Do With Gemini on Android Auto
I don’t own a car. I don’t even drive. But after seeing what Google just announced at its latest I/O…
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“Ati syntax error? Hio si upigie KRA!” — Kenyans Turn CS Kabogo Into a Meme as Tech Activism Evolves
What do you get when you combine a country full of frustrated, digitally-savvy youth with a Cabinet Secretary many feel…
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African Countries Must Scale EdTech with Offline Innovation and Strong Policy — New Report Warns
Africa must scale digital learning with offline-first tools, open-source platforms, and teacher training, new report shows.
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ChatGPT’s New Shopping Features Signal the Slow Death of Traditional Search
OpenAI’s ChatGPT shopping update changes everything. Here's how it challenges Google, reshapes AI search, and raises privacy concerns.
