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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Amazon Fire TV now blocks installation of piracy apps completely
If you thought Google’s recent crackdown on apps like Cricfy TV was annoying, Amazon just said, “Hold my beer.” Back…
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Uber exits Tanzania again after 10 years
10 years after opening office in Tanzania, Uber’s permanent exit happened on January 30th 2026. This happened after what Uber…
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I’ve finally ditched Google Chrome for Firefox for this one HUGE reason
For years now, we’ve been told that AI is inevitable. That it’s “enhancing” our experience. That it’s making the web…
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Spotify increases Premium prices in Kenya
A little over a year after its last adjustment, Spotify is once again raising subscription prices for users in Kenya.…
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CBK Issues Strict Warning on Money Bouquets and Currency Misuse
CBK warns Kenyans against using banknotes in flower bouquets, citing legal risks and damage to currency processing machines.
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WhatsApp is working on a subscription plan with premium features
WhatsApp is the undisputed king of communication in Kenya. From family gatherings and “Chamas” to official work channels and informal…
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The Galaxy S26 series finally gets a launch date, and Galaxy Buds4 will tag along [U]
Update (Feb. 11): It’s official! Samsung has now confirmed the next Galaxy Unpacked event will be held on February 25,…
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Instagram tests ability to leave ‘Close Friends’ lists, a new premium subscription, & Manus AI integration
Following our report earlier this month on Instagram’s upcoming AI-powered stories and voice filters, the Meta-owned platform is seemingly accelerating…
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Android had only 3 phones in the global top 10 best-selling smartphones in 2025 (again)
If you walk into any boardroom in Nairobi or a high-end café in Kilimani, the landscape is predictable: a sea…
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What’s coming to Netflix Kenya in February 2026: Full list of new movies & series
Following our January 2026 update, the February update for Netflix viewers in Kenya is here with a packed slate of…
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First look: Samsung Galaxy A57 goes incredibly thin while Galaxy A37 reveals its design in new leaks
Samsung’s next Galaxy A-series refresh is shaping up to be more than just a routine spec bump, and the latest…
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Oracle confirms iXAfrica will house its first public cloud region in Kenya
Two years after the initial government announcement, the database giant has selected a 22MW, AI-ready campus in Nairobi to ground…
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Safaricom’s M-Pesa Daraja 3.0 sandbox issues spur community-built local alternative
Safaricom unveiled Daraja 3.0 in November 2025, the latest iteration of its M-Pesa API platform. The launch was accompanied by…
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Samsung teases game-changing ‘Privacy display’ for Galaxy S26 Ultra: Here is how it works
It has been a quiet year for high-end Samsung fans in Kenya. After Samsung skipped the local market for the…
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Apple’s new iOS 26.3 feature limits how precisely mobile networks can track your location
Apple has never been shy about cutting the cord on data tracking, usually to the detriment of advertisers. Now, with…
