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These are the 12 major DStv channels going away starting from December 31
MultiChoice’s takeover by French pay-TV giant Canal+ is beginning to leave a clear mark on DStv’s channel line-up. From December…
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YouTube Finally Launches Its Own “Year in Review” – Here’s Everything You Need to Know
YouTube Recap 2025 is live now. Learn how to access your personalized year-in-review, personality type, and key features explained
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Samsung Enters the Trifold Arena: Galaxy Z TriFold Launches at $2,500 to Challenge Huawei
Samsung’s $2,500 Galaxy Z TriFold beats Huawei on durability and software but sacrifices S-Pen support and dust resistance.
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You can now buy B-Live data bundle directly from MySafaricom app on iOS
Safaricom is making it easier for users to purchase B-Live time-based data bundles, with the latest update to the MySafaricom…
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Google Messages is finally making SIM switching less annoying
For years, switching between SIM 1 and SIM 2 in Google Messages was effortless. Users could simply tap a SIM…
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MyDawa users report severe app, website failures and very poor customer services
Earlier this year, MyDawa was riding high. The Kenyan e-health startup was selected by i3 to help transform pharmacy care…
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Spotify Wrapped 2025: Can the 10-Year Anniversary Redeem the ‘AI Flop’ of 2024?
Will Spotify Wrapped 2025 redeem the AI flop of 2024? Here are our release date predictions for the 10th anniversary.
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Samsung’s new JKUAT partnership aims to fix Kenya’s glaring AI skills gap, 80 students at a time
Samsung and JKUAT launch the Innovation Campus to train 80 students annually in AI and IoT, targeting Kenya’s skills gap.
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The Galaxy as a Canvas: How Samsung is Pivoting from Utility to Digital Identity
Samsung moves beyond utility, leveraging deep customisation and behavioural AI to mirror user identity and ensure ecosystem retention.
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Google removes SmartTube from Android TV for security reasons, dev pledges to release new app
SmartTube, arguably the most popular third-party YouTube client for Android TV, has suddenly been disabled across multiple TV devices, after…
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The US bets $150 million on Zipline’s drones in Africa—with strings attached
The US awards Zipline $150 million to scale African drone delivery, contingent on local governments committing to long-term operational costs
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Apple to finally dethrone Samsung in 2025 global smartphone shipments after 14 years
A tectonic shift is coming to the global smartphone market. According to the latest data from Counterpoint Research, Apple is…
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Samsung drops its own “Wrapped” video for East Africa showcasing key innovation launched in 2025
Ahead of the 2025 Spotify Wrapped and hot on the heels of YouTube Music Recap, Samsung East Africa has officially…
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The top 5 best-selling smartphones in September 2025 across 8 major countries
Counterpoint Research has released its latest snapshot of the best-selling smartphone models for September 2025 across eight major markets, and…
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Telegram is charging some users a one-week Premium subscription for SMS verification
For years, setting up Telegram on a new device has been a relatively painless process. Enter your number, receive a…
