Apps
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- News
Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban, TikTok to go Dark in the U.S.
The Supreme Court upheld TikTok’s U.S. ban, sparking debates on national security, free speech, and global tech regulation impacts.
- Opinion
Why the U.S. Wants TikTok to Sell or Face a Ban: The Fight Over Data and Control
TikTok faces a U.S. ban unless ByteDance divests, sparking debates over national security, free speech, and global tech dominance.
- Opinion
I&M Bank Refuses to Reverse Airtime Purchases: A Case of Bad Design and Poor Customer Service
I&M Bank's refusal to reverse an airtime purchase highlights poor app design, inflexible policies, and subpar customer service.
- News
Google’s Find My Device Network Expands with Enhanced Features and Privacy Protections: What You Need to Know
Google’s updated Find My Device network enhances privacy, expands functionality, offers customizable participation, and supports more devices worldwide.
- Announcements
BuuPass Launches Free Data Rewards for Travelers This Holiday Season
BuuPass rewards travelers this holiday season with free mobile data, enhancing connectivity and making journeys smoother across East Africa.
- News
TikTok Appeals to Supreme Court in Last-Ditch Effort to Block Looming U.S. Ban
TikTok appeals to Supreme Court to block U.S. ban, arguing First Amendment rights, with decision expected by January 6.
- News
Kenyans Loved Humor, South Africans True Crime, Nigerians Spirituality: Spotify’s 2024 Podcast Trends
Discover Spotify 2024 podcast trends: humor in Kenya, true crime in South Africa, and spirituality in Nigeria.
- News
What Did Kenya Search for in 2024? Google Shares the Biggest Trends
Google Year in Search 2024 reveals Kenyans' top trends, including SHA, AFCON, Vybz Kartel, recipes, news, and entertainment.
- News
OpenAI Launches Sora Allowing Users to Create Stunning 1080p AI Videos
OpenAI launches Sora Turbo, enabling ChatGPT subscribers to create 1080p AI videos in seconds with advanced features and safeguards.
- News
#YearOnTikTok 2024: Kenyan Creativity, Culture, and Impact in Focus
TikTok 2024 highlighted Kenyan creativity, culture, and business growth, celebrating impactful creators and trends that reshaped communities and industries globally.
- Announcements
Bien and Wakadinali Lead Spotify Wrapped 2024 Kenya: Top Artists, Tracks, and Podcasts Revealed
Spotify Wrapped 2024 celebrates Kenya's top-streamed artists, tracks, podcasts, and global influence, with Bien leading as most-streamed artist.
- News
Ziidi Fund Debut Sparks Confusion as Mali Users Face Contradictory Messages on M-Pesa
Safaricom’s Ziidi launch sparks confusion as Mali users face forced migrations, app errors, and lack of official communication.
- News
Yaga is Like Refurb but for Fashion: Buy and Sell Preloved Clothes in Kenya
Yaga, a secure preloved fashion marketplace, launches in Kenya, offering sustainable, secondhand shopping amid competition from mitumba culture.
- News
I&M Bank Unveils “Milele Rewards” Program, Offering Card Loyalty Benefits in Kenya
I&M Bank launches "Milele Rewards," offering 1:1 point-to-shilling conversions, cashback, travel, shopping, and flexible redemption options.
- News
MultiChoice is Bleeding Subscribers: Kenya, Zambia, Nigeria Lead the Decline
MultiChoice faces a 19% subscriber decline in Kenya due to price hikes, outdated practices, and rising competition.
