Updates on the latest technologies from Google including services, initiatives, and impact on the digital world.
- News
Andela Teams Up with CNCF to Equip African Developers with Kubernetes Skills for Global Jobs
Andela partners with CNCF to train 20,000+ African developers in Kubernetes, offering free certifications to boost global tech opportunities.
- Announcements
Google Gemini App Arrives on iPhones
Google's Gemini AI app launches on iPhone, offering interactive features like Gemini Live, premium subscriptions, and seamless integration with iOS.
- News
Bridging the AI Gap in Kenya: Samsung’s Strategic Partnerships Explained
Samsung’s partnerships with Google, Watu Simu, and Absa drive AI adoption in Kenya, enhancing tech accessibility and economic growth.
- Announcements
Google Expands Africa Investments with $5.8 Million Funding for AI and Cybersecurity Training and Adds 15 African Languages to Voice and Translate
Google has announced a two-pronged effort to bolster digital inclusivity across Africa through a $5.8 million commitment to foundational AI…
- News
Android is No Longer Interesting!
Android 15 feels like a minor update, with limited innovations, resembling a security patch rather than a major release.
- News
Infinix Joins the AI Race with Infinix AI∞ – What It Means for the Future of Smartphones
Infinix debuts AI∞, an advanced AI platform focused on enhancing creativity, productivity, and personalizing smartphone experiences for users.
- Specifications
Google Pixel 9 Pro Vs Pixel 9 Pro XL Specifications Comparison
The Pixel 9 Pro series features advanced AI, powerful cameras, 16GB RAM, Tensor G4 chip, and 7-year OS updates.
- News
Kenyan iPhone Users Get iOS 18, But RCS Support is Missing on Safaricom and Airtel
iOS 18 launches in Kenya with new features, but RCS support is unavailable on Safaricom and Airtel networks.
- Announcements
Prudential and Google Cloud Partner to Revolutionize Insurance with AI
Prudential and Google Cloud partner to create an AI Lab focused on enhancing healthcare and insurance operations.
- Startups
Meet the Kenyan Startups joining the Google for Startups Accelerator 2024 Cohort
Google for Startups Accelerator Africa's 8th cohort features innovative Kenyan startups transforming beauty, finance, and travel through cutting-edge technology.
- News
Infinix Leads AI Education with UNESCO and Google at Nairobi’s Largest CogLabs Event
Infinix, UNESCO, and Google inspire 200+ students in Nairobi with hands-on AI Education and robotics through the largest CogLabs workshop.
- News
OpenAI Unveils SearchGPT to Rival Google Search Dominance
OpenAI's SearchGPT aims to challenge Google with real-time, conversational search, causing Alphabet's shares to drop amid legal issues.
- News
Google Launches Umoja, Africa’s First Direct Fiber Link to Australia
Google launches Umoja, the first fiber optic cable directly connecting Africa to Australia, enhancing connectivity and cybersecurity.
- Opinion
Google Does Not Know What to Do With Its AI, and It’s Sad to Watch
Google I/O overshadowed by OpenAI's GPT-4o, revealing Google's confusion and inconsistent strategy in the rapidly evolving AI race.
- Startups
Google’s Hustle Academy Re-launches with Enhanced AI Focus to Boost African SMBs
Google's Hustle Academy reopens, enhancing its curriculum with AI training to boost SMBs in Sub-Saharan Africa through 2024.
