Kenya’s ICT Cabinet Secretary says Sanity to Prevail over Controversial Films, Stage Plays and Publications Act
A few weeks back, the internet was abuzz over a proposed law called the films, stage plays and publications act. The bill fronted by...
Implementation of the National Addressing System to Cost Kshs. 2.8 Billion
The Communications Authority of Kenya has been looking at creating a National Addressing System. The National Addressing System (NAS) framework will allow for the for naming...
Facebook Will Not Censor “Newsworthy” Content Even If They Violate Their Standards
This is quite the turnaround for Facebook as they revealed that they would not censor "newsworthy" content even if it violates their standards.
Government keen on Revamping the Kenya News Agency
Kenya News Agency has offices in 47 counties and 23 sub-counties which places it ahead in terms of news creation and dissemination.
E-Commerce Site Kilimall to take on VituMob with Global Shipping Service
Kilimall will source and then deliver to customers at a cost of Kshs. 250-400
Kenya Revenue Authority exempts Hailing Services from VAT payments, Owners to bear Burden
This move may prove unpopular with traditional taxi owners
Instagram Copies Snapchat Again With A “Live Stories” Test
Instagram has shown that they are not done copying Snapchat thanks to a report of a live broadcasting feature they are testing.
Using the Vegas Palms Real Money App – for Iphone and IPad
Vegas Palms App demonstrates the fact that it is getting more and more common to create online casino gaming apps that can be played on multiple devices.
Twitter Adds “My Moments Tab” And Introduces An Odd Reply System on Beta Android App
Twitter has added new features to the beta Android app with one of them being an odd reply system which they promised to change early in the year.
Equity Bank is Making Bold Strides Towards Becoming a Fully Digital Bank
In 2015, Equity Bank through its subsidiary Finserve Africa limited launched its MVNO called Equitel. An MVNO is a mobile carrier that comes in, leases...
Facebook Debuts Recommendations, New Call To Action Buttons And Local Events
Facebook has announced three new features to the core app that is geared to make it more useful to its users.
Facebook Page Admins Can Now Schedule Live Broadcasts
Facebook will now let Pages schedule live video which is another step by the company to make sure that we don't miss these live broadcasts.
Instagram Is Feeding You Stories From People You Do Not Follow
Instagram has taken the next step in making sure you are well fed with Stories that are published on its entire network.
InnJoo Unveils its Latest Flagship Smartphone, the InnJoo 3, at GITEX
Another phone to be excited about?
Virtual Reality Startup Opto Launches “World’s First Mobile VR Headset with Integrated Sound” at GITEX
Opto wants to help make VR mainstream and used for other things other than gaming.
Spotify Uses Big Data to Identify Super Fans, Troy Carter Reveals at GITEX
“Data helps us move from I think to data suggests.” - Deep Nishar at GITEX 2016
Epson Launches New Products at GITEX
More printers for businesses.
Portable Charging Brand Anker Introduces New Products at GITEX, Announces Plans to Expand to Most of Africa
What "power bank" do you use?
Facebook’s New Creepy Test on Messenger Helps You Break The Ice
Facebook is testing Conversation Topics which is a way to help you break the ice with a friend in Messenger.
Vine’s New Soundwave Button Is What You Need To Make Your Vine Go Viral
Vine introduced the soundwave button that is the thing that will make your video become viral even if you don't have video editing skills
Facebook and Messenger Will Require More RAM To Run Smoothly On Windows 10 devices
Facebook has dealt a big blow to budget Windows Phone devices that run Windows 10 mobile
36th Edition of the GITEX Technology Week Gets Underway in Dubai
Over 150,000 visitors expected to visit stands of the 4,000+ exhibitors.
Salesforce Has Pulled Away From Buying Twitter And Shares Are Down 6%
Salesforce has decided not to buy Twitter which has set their stock price tanking from the news
Pinterest Gains 50% More Active Montly Users In a Year
Pinterest is still showing growth as the company revealed that their monthly active user base has grown 50% when compared to the count last year.
Periscope Producer Transcends the Smartphone For Professional Broadcasts
Periscope wants its users to create high quality broadcasts with professional gear that couldn't be done with smartphones with Periscope Producer
Samsung Pushes Plans to Launch New High-end Tablet to 2017
Tablets aren't the hottest selling things right now so no rush.
Kenyans Who May Have Bought the Galaxy Note 7 Abroad Will Be Refunded – Samsung
Hand it in, if you have one.
Twitter Adds A Separate Tab For Trending Topics on the Beta Android App
Twitter has made some changes on the Android App by adding a new tab dedicated for trending topics