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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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Xiaomi HyperOS 3 stable update timeline: Your Redmi might be waiting till 2026
After weeks of testing, Xiaomi has finally dropped the official HyperOS 3 roadmap for China. Notice I said “for China.”…
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Liquid Glass Design on iOS 26 Divides Users. Here’s How to Tone It Down
Apple’s iOS 26 update brings a bold new design language called Liquid Glass, giving the iPhone a glossy, translucent look.…
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Did Google Just Kill Google Search? Chrome’s Search Bar AI Integration Raises Big Questions
Google may have just disrupted its own crown jewel. With Gemini now built directly into Chrome, the world’s most popular…
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UN-backed coding camps are building Kenya’s next generation of female tech leaders
A UN-backed initiative trains young Kenyan women in coding, helping them land tech jobs and launch their own ventures.
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Samsung’s new 100-inch TV is a massive, AI-powered bet on Kenya’s high-end market
Samsung's massive 100-inch AI television arrives in Kenya, boasting a smart brain and a price tag to match.
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Equity Bank and MoneyGram are slashing international transfer fees by 50 percent
The promotional campaign, running until the end of 2025, drops the cost of sending money from Kenya from 4 percent…
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Two Banks Are Pumping $800 Million Into Kenya’s New Coastal Economic Zone
KCB and Afreximbank offer $800 million in financing to attract investors to Kenya’s Vipingo Special Economic Zone.
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Visa is using its AFCON sponsorship to let cardholders cut the ticket line
As the official sponsor, Visa is offering its cardholders exclusive pre-sale access to tickets for the AFCON 2025 tournament.
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Epson Claims It’s Now Running on 100% Renewable Electricity
Epson is now powered by 100% renewable electricity globally and is cutting logistics emissions to become carbon negative.
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Uber’s Next Ride is a Safari Through a National Park
Uber now offers on-demand, guided safari tours through Nairobi National Park, which can be booked directly via its app.
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Xbox Game Camp Africa returns for 2025, with a 12-week studio program kicking off at Africa Games Week
Xbox Game Camp Africa 2025 launches in Cape Town, offering 12-week mentorship to African studios, boosting prototypes, publishing readiness, and…
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ColorOS September update brings Map Album to select Find and Reno devices
If you’re an OPPO user, September is bringing more than just changing weather. It’s also bringing fresh features and polish…
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Samsung’s One UI 8 update timeline hints at when to expect it in Kenya
Samsung is finally rolling out the stable One UI 8 update to the Galaxy S25 series, starting with South Korea,…
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M-PESA’s midnight upgrade is a massive leap to a new “Fintech 2.0” platform
The country’s dominant mobile money service will be unavailable in the dead of night on Monday
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Google is giving African Students Gemini Advanced for FREE
Google is giving students in eight African countries free advanced AI as part of a larger strategic investment in the…














