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iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Ultra and more: what to expect at Apple’s September event
Apple's September event is expected on 9 September. iPhone 18 Pro, foldable iPhone Ultra, new watches: every rumour sorted.
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Kenya is a founding member of China’s new global AI body, WAICO
Kenya is a founding member of WAICO, China's new global AI body launched in Shanghai on 16 July 2026.
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US bans new Chinese humanoid robots. The catch: the biggest maker got in first
The US FCC has blocked new foreign-made humanoid robots, robot dogs and power inverters from its market, targeting China.
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Alibaba’s Qwen3.8-Max is the cheaper answer to Kimi K3
Alibaba's Qwen3.8-Max is a 2.4 trillion parameter AI model that rivals Claude Fable 5 on some tests and undercuts it…
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AI girlfriends are now illegal for Chinese teenagers.
China's AI companion rules took effect 15 July. What is banned for minors and adults, why firms shut features, Kenya's…
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Google AI Plus FREE for 3 months on new TECNO and Infinix phones
TECNO and Infinix give three months of Google AI Plus free. Kenya is eligible under Google's terms. Devices, dates, costs…
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X is scrapping Creator Revenue Sharing on 7 September. Everyone has to apply again
New X payout rules explained: qualified impressions, 500,000 verified views, Premium tiers, application deadlines, and the numbers X has not…
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Apple rumoured to raise iPhone 17 prices before the iPhone 18 lands
Apple may raise iPhone 17 prices next Monday, a leaker claims. Memory costs are rising. Kenyan shelf prices have not…
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TECNO and Infinix phones got more expensive on purpose
Transsion, maker of TECNO, Infinix and itel, expects 45% higher half-year profit after raising phone prices while selling fewer units.
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Airtel Kenya is waiting on the CA to switch on Starlink satellite calling
Airtel Kenya finished testing Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite calling and awaits Communications Authority approval. Here is what it does, and what…
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Caroline Wambugu now runs Safaricom’s books, treasury and investors
Safaricom names Caroline Wambugu Group Lead for Finance Controls, Performance and Investor Relations, adding controlling, treasury, tax and collections.
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Google’s August 2026 Android 17 update excludes Pixel 6 & Pixel 7 series
If you are still holding onto a Pixel 6 or Pixel 7 device, Google has a subtle yet clear message…
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No new affordable iPhone until 2027
Apple launches only iPhone 18 Pro models and a foldable in September. We checked what that does to Kenyan iPhone…
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KRA is moving cargo clearance to a blockchain platform. Here is what changes on Monday
KRA adopts the TLIP blockchain platform for cargo clearance. From 3 August, containerised imports need an ACD code before loading.
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Why I think the iPhone Ultra could be worth the wait
Apple's foldable iPhone Ultra launches into a shape Samsung proved, with iPad apps ready. Design and price will decide everything.
