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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Starlink V5 dish launched, and it could make Starlink more affordable
When I first wrote about Starlink’s biggest challenge in Kenya, one thing stood out above everything else: the internet itself…
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BREAKING: OnePlus & Realme phones to receive ColorOS 17 with Android 17 update
It is officially the end of the road for two of the most popular custom Android skins on the market.…
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Airtel Money changes Rudishiwa transaction rewards from airtime to cashback
When Airtel Kenya launched the Rudishiwa Transaction Fee campaign in December 2023, it positioned the promotion as a simple way…
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Spotify’s Greasy Tunes Lands in Nairobi With The BAG
Spotify opens Greasy Tunes in Nairobi, a 12-day food and music pop-up with The BAG, plus new Kenyan Gen Z…
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Pixel 6 & 6 Pro are back in the Android 17 QPR1 Beta 7 update
It’s been exactly two weeks since Google pushed out Beta 6, and today, they are keeping the momentum going with…
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Spotify’s new free Managed Accounts finally give kids their own Wrapped
For parents sharing a Spotify account, the struggle is real. You pay KES 669 per month for Spotify Premium Family…
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Airtel Money quietly hikes M-PESA transfer fees to match Safaricom’s rates
For years, one of Airtel Money’s biggest selling points has been its cheaper transaction costs compared to M-PESA. Whether you’re…
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Spotify adds an AI chatbot that lets Premium users talk to the app
Spotify is expanding its AI ambitions with the launch of a conversational voice assistant that allows users to talk directly…
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DCI’s new good conduct system may scan your face & iris for optimum results
We all know how painful getting a Police Clearance Certificate (Certificate of Good Conduct) is in Kenya. You pay your…
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Chrome for Android is finally fixing installed Web Apps’ edge-to-edge annoyance
Last year, Chrome for Android made a big visual leap with Chrome 135 by introducing edge-to-edge rendering, allowing websites to…
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We’re giving away a brand new HONOR CHOICE Watch 2i: Here’s how to get it
We’ve got something exciting lined up for the Techish community. We’re giving away a brand-new HONOR CHOICE Watch 2i, and…
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Xiaomi 17 series stable Android 17-based HyperOS 3 update starts rolling out
Xiaomi has started rolling out the stable Android 17-based HyperOS 3 update to the Xiaomi 17 Ultra in Europe, marking…
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When will Samsung Galaxy S23 get stable One UI 9 update?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 series is entering an important phase of its software lifecycle. Whenever readers ask me when the…
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Safaricom’s quietly launched Akiba Bundles turn data purchases into ZiiDi investments: Here’s how
A few days ago, I received an SMS from the green telco that immediately caught my eye: "More data. More…
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Your KCB app PIN is weaker than you think, but a fix is coming
If you use the KCB mobile banking app, you may want to pay close attention to how you log in.…
