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- News
Showmax 2.0 Goes Live, Here’s Pricing and What to Expect!
Showmax 2.0 live with Premier League mobile plan, revamped interface, 1080p quality, and competitive pricing, yet lacks 4K streaming
- Opinion
How Does TikTok Access My Contacts Without Approval?
This article questions how TikTok suggests contacts without user permission, stressing need for transparency in data collection for user trust.
- News
Kenya’s Telegram Shutdown in 2023 Cost the Nation $27 Million
Kenya's mysterious Telegram shutdown during national exams potentially cost the nation $27 million, raising questions about government involvement.
- News
Google is Destroying the Google Assistant Experience as We Know It
Google Assistant undergoes major changes, removing many features, affecting multiple devices, following employee layoffs.
- Opinion
Kenya needs to Encourage More Mobile Money Alternatives
The article discusses M-Pesa's overwhelming market share in Kenya, urging diversification and growth of alternative mobile money services
- Announcements
M-Pesa Experiences Major Outage
M-Pesa services down, affecting transactions and banking; Safaricom working urgently on resolving widespread digital payment disruptions.
- Reviews
Is Showmax Worth It in 2024? A Comparison with Prime Video & Netflix
In Kenya, Netflix, Showmax, Prime Video compared for price, content quality, and user restrictions; Prime Video emerges as cheapest.
- How To/ Explained
How to Search and Apply for Jobs on Twitter/X
Elon Musk's Twitter/X now offers job searching, linking to SmartRecruiters for applications, questioning user comfort with data sharing
- Opinion
Why is it so Hard to Activate iMessage When Using Safaricom?
Safaricom users face long waits for iMessage activation, unlike Airtel's swift process, with no clear explanation provided
- Opinion
Debunking Myths About Surround Sound
Debunking three surround sound myths: Subwoofers are essential, speaker placement matters, and more speakers don't mean better sound.
- Opinion
Riding the Wave: The Rapid Growth and Potential of eSports in Africa
Rapid growth of eSports in Africa driven by technology, accessibility, and platforms like Betway, despite infrastructural challenges.
- Opinion
What is this Craze about wanting iMessage on Android devices?
Surge in demand for iMessage on Android despite Apple's RCS support; a peculiar American trend, not global necessity.
- Announcements
Google Releases 2023 Year in Search for Kenya
Google's 2023 Kenya search trends highlight local figures, global personalities, sports, education, losses, and popular entertainment. #GoogleTrends
- News
The Rise of Kenyan Podcasts on Spotify in 2023: A Blend of Candid Conversations, Engaging Stories, and Insightful Knowledge
Kenyan podcasts in 2023 thrive on Spotify, showcasing candid stories and diverse voices, highlighting cultural richness.
- News
YouTube Premium comes to Kenya at a fee of KES 500 Monthly
YouTube Music arrives in Kenya, accompanying YouTube Premium launch, challenging Spotify, Apple Music, and Boomplay's market dominance.
