Opinion
Insightful commentary, opinion and personal viewpoints on the latest trends, products, and issues in the tech world. Expect bold takes and thoughtful analysis.
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Sun King EZ 3 and EZ 3 Pro launch in Kenya, Costs KES 55 a day
Sun King's EZ 3 and EZ 3 Pro launch in Kenya at KES 55 and KES 65 a day. Full…
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A MacBook with 5G may be coming, and Kenyan carriers are not ready for it
Apple may add 5G to the MacBook Ultra. Kenyan carrier support and shrinking data bundles make it hard to justify.
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Apple’s 9 September event is John Ternus’s first, and the Mac ads suggest the tone is changing
Apple holds its iPhone event on 9 September at 8pm Kenyan time, the first under new chief executive John Ternus.
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Extreme Charging Mode is Google admitting the Pixel 11 cannot charge fast
Google's Extreme Charging Mode does not raise the Pixel 11's 30W cap. It only lets the phone run hotter
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Opinion: Google Retiring Assistant is Wrong, The Gemini Rebrand is a Mess
Google kills Google Assistant on Sept 4 but keeps "Hey Google". Apple kept Siri even with Gemini running inside it.…
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The iPhone 18 Pro could be the first iPhone you rent instead of buy
Apple now leases iPhones, and the iPhone 18 Pro is next. We ran the numbers on what renting actually costs.
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Safaricom B-LIVE a year later: Algorithmic games & sneaky tactics must stop
When Safaricom launched the B-LIVE data bundles in August 2025, the promise was clear: affordable, time-based internet access tailored for…
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NTSA Wants Your Car Inspected Yearly. Is It Ready, When the PSVs It Inspects Are Still Deathtraps?
NTSA wants every private car inspected yearly from 2026. But the PSVs it already inspects are still deathtraps. Can it…
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What the Pope Actually Said About AI, and Why It Reaches Everyone
AI is not morally neutral, says Pope Leo XIV. Here is what his encyclical actually asks for, explained for everyone.
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The Real Problem Behind NTSA’s Plate Backlog Isn’t Production. It’s Where Your Money Goes
The backlog is the symptom. NTSA says 60% of its revenue goes to Treasury, so it cannot pay suppliers. Its…
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Nigeria’s Shuttlers Hits 10 Million Journeys and Lands on Google Maps. Here’s What Kenya Should Take From It
Shuttlers joins Google Maps in Nigeria after 10 million journeys. Kenya's matatus are already on Maps, but the service fails…
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How Kenya’s Betting Apps Are Starting to Actually Respect Your Data Plan
I’ve been testing mobile betting platforms for 8 months. Last Tuesday I checked my Safaricom balance and nearly choked—340MB gone…
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KNEC Wants Paperless Exams by 2027. Here’s Why Kenya May Not Be Ready
KNEC plans paperless national exams by 2027. We weigh the cost savings against power, device, connectivity, and cybersecurity risks.
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Kenya’s 16% smartphone decline should worry policymakers more than brands
Kenya’s smartphone market just delivered one of the clearest warnings yet about what happens when devices become too expensive for…
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Meta launches paid subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp. Is this the slow death of free social media?
Meta launches Instagram Plus, Facebook Plus and WhatsApp Plus subscriptions globally with new Meta One AI and creator plans. Full…
