News
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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Elon Musk refutes claims of ending X creator payouts, says a YouTube-like model is needed
Two weeks ago, Nikita Bier, head of product at X, sent creators into panic mode when he responded to a…
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Claims emerge of CA flagging online posts for violating Kenya’s new cybercrime law
Less than 24 hours after President William Ruto quietly signed the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Bill 2024 into law,…
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OriginOS 6 goes global with Android 16, eligible devices & rollout schedule
Vivo has finally done the thing many global users have been side-eyeing them about for years. OriginOS is stepping out…
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Kenya’s new computer misuse and cybercrime law: A tool for protection or control?
President William Ruto has officially signed the controversial Computer Misuse and Cybercrime (Amendment) Bill, 2024 into law. While you were…
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Kenya’s crypto scene now regulated after President Ruto signs VASP bill (2025) into law
In a landmark move for Kenya’s burgeoning digital economy, President William Ruto has today signed the Virtual Asset Service Providers…
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Transsion’s sub-$200 strategy pays off as it tightens grip on East Africa in Q3 2025
If you’ve walked into any phone shop in Nairobi, Kampala, or Addis Ababa lately, you’ve probably noticed Transsion brands are…
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Standard Bank Eyes Major Kenya Banking Deal in Reported NCBA Acquisition Talks
Standard Bank's Kenyan unit reportedly discussing NCBA Group acquisition, potentially creating Kenya's third-largest bank with KSh 1.1 trillion assets.
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X finally rolls out synced drafts across web and app
After years of user requests, X (formerly Twitter) has introduced a long-awaited feature: synced drafts between its mobile app and…
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Hisa Kenya and Nigeria’s Chaka merging into one “super app” after a year of broken experience
Hisa is gearing up for a comeback, at least if its new online teasers are anything to go by. A…
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Apple TV+ Drops the “+”—Now Just “Apple TV”: What the Rebrand Means and Why It’s So Confusing
Apple rebrands its streaming service from Apple TV+ to Apple TV, joining app and device names, causing widespread consumer confusion.
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Samsung Galaxy A73 5G starts getting One UI 8 update globally
Samsung has flipped the Android 16 switch for the Galaxy A73 5G in several markets, and the rollout is already…
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WAKA TV underground network exposed in Eldoret as DCI raid cuts off 64 subscribers, starts court prosecutions
Authorities have tightened the noose on illegal Internet TV streaming in Kenya after a sting operation in Eldoret led to…
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Infinix AI Buds debut in Kenya at KES 8,999, cheaper from 3rd-party retailers
Infinix has officially introduced its AI-powered Infinix AI Buds (model XE37) to the Kenyan market, months after the earbuds launched…
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X is testing changes to how it handles web links to external sites
If you’ve ever posted a link on X and watched your reach plummet into oblivion, you’re not alone — and…
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Samsung set to launch Galaxy Tab S11 & S11 Ultra in Kenya soon
Samsung’s latest flagship tablets, the Galaxy Tab S11 and Tab S11 Ultra, were unveiled globally in early September, and markets…
