Updates on the latest technologies from Google including services, initiatives, and impact on the digital world.
- News
Google AI Tool, NotebookLM, Gets Publishing Feature in New Update
NotebookLM launches public notebook sharing via links, transforming Google's AI research tool into a knowledge publishing platform for broader audiences.
- Interesting Reads
Google Photos Turns 10: Here are 10 Exciting Tips to Celebrate a Decade of Memories
Insights At a Glance: Google Photos is 10. To celebrate, Google dropped 10 tips and tricks to help you edit,…
- How To/ Explained
How to Switch SIM Cards When Texting in Google Messages (As of The Latest Update)
Back in February, Android Authority gave us a heads-up about a change Google was working on for its Messages app.…
- How To/ Explained
Here’s Every Major Android 16 Feature You Should Be Excited About!
Find Hub, Gemini AI, RCS upgrades, better security, and XR support — here are the biggest changes coming with Android…
- News
Google flaunts its AI scam tools for Android, but Airtel’s spam alert service still wins on reach
Google unveils AI spam tools for smartphones as Airtel’s network-level solution continues protecting all users, including feature phone owners.
- News
Google vs the DOJ: The Billion-Dollar Battle Over Search, Chrome and Android – and What It Means for Kenyans
Google’s antitrust trial may reshape Search, Chrome, and Android — with global impacts on pricing, privacy, security, and innovation.
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Google Adds Kiswahili and Afrikaans to NotebookLM Audio Overviews in Latest Language Expansion
Google's NotebookLM now offers Audio Overviews in Kiswahili and Afrikaans, expanding accessible, AI-powered audio learning across multilingual African regions.
- Interesting Reads
ChatGPT’s New Shopping Features Signal the Slow Death of Traditional Search
OpenAI’s ChatGPT shopping update changes everything. Here's how it challenges Google, reshapes AI search, and raises privacy concerns.
- Startups
African Startups Using AI Can Now Apply for Google’s Flagship 2025 Accelerator Program
Google opens 2025 Africa Accelerator for AI startups offering equity-free support and $350K in Cloud credits.
- News
Google Rolls Out AI-Powered Video Generation for Gemini Advanced and Whisk Users
Google launches Veo 2 for Gemini and Whisk, enabling AI-generated 8-second videos from text or image prompts globally.
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Google Makes Gemini 2.5 Pro Free for Everyone
Google makes its most powerful AI model, Gemini 2.5 Pro, free for all users, unlocking premium reasoning and multimodal features.
- News
Airtel Partners with Google to Enable App Payments via Airtel Money, Says It’s the Only Wallet on Google Play
Airtel Money Kenya partners with Google enabling zero-fee Google Play app payments, boosting digital inclusion and convenience for Kenyan users.
- Opinion
Why Doesn’t My iPhone Support RCS in Kenya?
Apple’s RCS support remains unavailable in Kenya due to carrier delays, reflecting broader digital exclusion across African Apple users.
- News
Google Pixel 9a: Everything You Need to Know About Google’s Newest Budget Flagship
The Pixel 9a offers flagship features, AI smarts, great cameras, long updates, and strong battery life for $499, making it…
- News
Google Acquires Cybersecurity Firm Wiz for $32 Billion in Historic Cloud Security Deal
Google acquires Wiz for $32 billion to strengthen cloud security, enhance AI-driven cybersecurity, and compete with AWS and Microsoft Azure.
