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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Samsung launches Galaxy XR headset with Android XR and Gemini AI at half the price of Apple Vision Pro
Samsung has officially entered the extended reality (XR) space with the launch of Galaxy XR, the first-ever headset powered by…
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Safaricom bets KES 15M on trees to clean up its network footprint
Safaricom is out to prove that rolling out 5G towers and laying fibre cables doesn’t have to come at nature’s…
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HIROH phone launches as a fully de-Googled, privacy-first smartphone
The privacy-centric smartphone market just gained a bold new entrant. A new device called the HIROH phone, powered by the…
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X to start showing your location on profiles
X (formerly Twitter) is prepping a new transparency feature, and it’s already stirring conversation. Head of Product Nikita Bier previewed…
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Samsung to discontinue ultra-slim line after poor Galaxy S25 Edge sales
When Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S25 Edge back in May, we already knew one thing — it wasn’t coming to…
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Elon Musk refutes claims of ending X creator payouts, says a YouTube-like model is needed
Two weeks ago, Nikita Bier, head of product at X, sent creators into panic mode when he responded to a…
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Claims emerge of CA flagging online posts for violating Kenya’s new cybercrime law
Less than 24 hours after President William Ruto quietly signed the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Bill 2024 into law,…
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OriginOS 6 goes global with Android 16, eligible devices & rollout schedule
Vivo has finally done the thing many global users have been side-eyeing them about for years. OriginOS is stepping out…
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Kenya’s new computer misuse and cybercrime law: A tool for protection or control?
President William Ruto has officially signed the controversial Computer Misuse and Cybercrime (Amendment) Bill, 2024 into law. While you were…
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Kenya’s crypto scene now regulated after President Ruto signs VASP bill (2025) into law
In a landmark move for Kenya’s burgeoning digital economy, President William Ruto has today signed the Virtual Asset Service Providers…
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Transsion’s sub-$200 strategy pays off as it tightens grip on East Africa in Q3 2025
If you’ve walked into any phone shop in Nairobi, Kampala, or Addis Ababa lately, you’ve probably noticed Transsion brands are…
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Standard Bank Eyes Major Kenya Banking Deal in Reported NCBA Acquisition Talks
Standard Bank's Kenyan unit reportedly discussing NCBA Group acquisition, potentially creating Kenya's third-largest bank with KSh 1.1 trillion assets.
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X finally rolls out synced drafts across web and app
After years of user requests, X (formerly Twitter) has introduced a long-awaited feature: synced drafts between its mobile app and…
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Hisa Kenya and Nigeria’s Chaka merging into one “super app” after a year of broken experience
Hisa is gearing up for a comeback, at least if its new online teasers are anything to go by. A…
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Apple TV+ Drops the “+”—Now Just “Apple TV”: What the Rebrand Means and Why It’s So Confusing
Apple rebrands its streaming service from Apple TV+ to Apple TV, joining app and device names, causing widespread consumer confusion.
