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Get the latest updates and breaking news from the tech industry. This category covers everything from new product releases to major industry developments.
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Samsung rolls out Android 16-based One UI 8 to East African Galaxy Tab S9 series
Following its recent tablet software push, Samsung is continuing its One UI 8 rollout in East Africa, with the Galaxy…
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OpenAI makes ChatGPT Plus cheaper in Kenya with new $5/month plan
Not long after Google expanded its cheaper AI Plus plan to Kenya and other African countries, OpenAI has quietly launched…
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Sun King just opened its first African factory to build solar-powered gadgets in Kenya
Sun King launched its first African factory in Kenya, building solar-powered electronics to boost local manufacturing, reduce imports, and create…
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Infinix Kenya launches Mega Promotion with shopping vouchers and gadget prizes
Infinix Kenya has kicked off its #InfinixMEGAPromotion, giving buyers the chance to win shopping vouchers and exciting prizes with select…
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Google Photos’ new AI feature lets you turn your selfies into memes
Google Photos might be getting a fun new AI feature called “Me Meme” — yes, you read that right. The…
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Standard Chartered is selling its regular banking customers in Uganda to Absa
Standard Chartered is selling its Ugandan retail and wealth banking business to Absa to focus on corporate and affluent clients.
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OPPO Kenya partners with Gor Mahia & Harambee Stars players to promote the new OPPO A6 Pro
OPPO Kenya has officially opened pre-orders for its new OPPO A6 Pro in Kenya, but what’s really catching attention isn’t…
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OPPO A6 Pro 4G and 5G now available for pre-order in Kenya, starting at KES 35,999
OPPO Kenya has officially opened pre-orders for its latest midrange contenders, the OPPO A6 Pro 4G and A6 Pro 5G,…
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Airtel and UN team up to tackle Rwanda’s digital divide with free internet and skills training
Airtel, the UN, and Rwanda are partnering to provide free internet and digital skills training to underserved communities at local…
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Visa and Cloudflare want to fix the biggest problem with AI shopping: bots
Visa and Cloudflare launched Trusted Agent Protocol, a "digital passport" helping security systems identify legitimate AI shopping agents and block…
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Kenyan innovator Elly Savatia wins KES 8.6M for AI app that translates speech into sign language
Kenyan tech innovator Elly Savatia, 25, has won the UK’s Royal Academy of Engineering’s Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, earning…
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YouTube rolling out Reddit-style comments and custom like animations widely
YouTube is rolling out a major visual update to its app, introducing Reddit-style comment threading and custom like animations. The…
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iPhone 17 sales outpace iPhone 16 by 14% driven by strong base model demand
Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup is off to a strong start, outselling last year’s iPhone 16 series by 14% in its…
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Spotify app freezing and crashing on Wi-Fi for Pixel and Samsung users
Spotify is currently investigating a widespread issue that’s causing its Android app to freeze or crash when connected to certain…
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Binance launches direct USD deposits and withdrawals in over 70 countries
Binance is making it easier for users to move between crypto and cash. The company today announced the rollout of…
