Announcements
Stay updated with the latest tech announcements, company news, and key updates from the tech world. This category delivers all the essential information directly from the source
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The Pixel 6a Update That Could Destroy Your Battery Is Coming—And Google Won’t Help You!
Insights At a Glance: Google is pushing a Pixel 6a update on July 8 that reduces battery performance after 400…
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Infinix NOTE 50S 5G+ Officially Launches in Kenya for KES 32,799
Insights At a Glance: Infinix NOTE 50S 5G+ now available in Kenya at KES 32,799 Features include 144Hz curved AMOLED,…
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Shakira Named Epson Brand Ambassador for Middle East, Türkiye, Africa, and Central & West Asia
Epson names Shakira as brand ambassador for META-CWA region, launching "Imagine New Possibilities" campaign targeting creativity and innovation across diverse…
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Sama Boosts B Corp Score, Showcasing Dedication to Ethical AI and Social Good
Sama, a leader in AI data solutions, recertified as B Corp with improved score, showcasing social, environmental, and workplace achievements.
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Private Courier Firms Handle Over 17x More Domestic Parcels Than Posta Kenya, CA Reveals
Insights At a Glance: Private couriers delivered 17x more domestic parcels than Posta Kenya, handling over 2.76M vs Posta’s 161K…
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Starlink Loses Over 2K Subscribers in Kenya, But Top 10 Fixed Internet Market Share Remains Unchanged
Insights At a Glance: Safaricom leads with 678K+ users; Jamii Telecom (Faiba) holds steady at #2 with 418K+ subscribers. Poa…
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CA Report: Kenya’s 5G Subscriptions Up 17.1%, 4G by ~1.5M Users; 2G Usage Also Increases
Insights At a Glance: 5G subscriptions: 1.18M (up 17.1%) 4G subscriptions: 36.26M (up 1.5M) 3G subscriptions: 6.99M (down 600K) 2G…
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Kenya’s Digital Growth Surge: Smartphones, Mobile Money & Cyber Threats on the Rise
Insights At a Glance: SIM subscriptions hit 76.16 million; smartphone usage now at 80.8%. Mobile money subscribers reach 45.36 million.…
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Google Chrome to Stop Working on Older Android Phones from August 2025
Insights At a Glance: Chrome 138 is the last version for Android 8 and 9 users. Chrome 139 (coming August…
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AI Adoption in US State and Local Agencies Has Tripled in Just Five Years
Insights At a Glance: AI adoption in US local governments has tripled in 5 years, now at 45%, but cybersecurity…
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Visa Appoints Tareq Muhmood as Regional President for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa
Visa appoints Tareq Muhmood as Regional President for CEMEA, bringing 30+ years banking experience to lead 86 markets.
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ChatGPT on WhatsApp Now Lets You Create Images—Right From Your Chats
Insights At a Glance: OpenAI has officially rolled out image generation for ChatGPT on WhatsApp via 1-800-ChatGPT, letting users create…
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These 42 Law Courts Across 29 Counties Just Got Digitally Connected in a KES 250M CA-Judiciary Tech Upgrade
Insights At a Glance: 42 law courts in 29 counties have been digitally connected through a KES 250 million Local…
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Version Sophos Firewall v21.5 now includes Sophos NDR-Essential and brings several improvements to simplify daily management
Sophos Firewall v21.5 adds free NDR Essential with AI threat detection, EntraID integration, enhanced VPN capabilities, and improved management features.
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Rescue.co Launches Standalone Roadside Emergency Service for Kenyan Drivers
Kenya’s Rescue.co launches nationwide roadside assistance service for drivers, offering towing, jump-starts, and emergency support.
