Tag: Google
Google is Adding eSignature Support to Google Docs and Drive
Google is introducing eSignature support for users to request signatures and sign documents directly in Google Docs and Drive. The feature is currently in...
Two-Thirds of Popular AI Chrome Extensions Pose Serious Threats to User Privacy and Security
A report by Incogni has revealed that two-thirds of popular AI Chrome extensions could wreak havoc on user security if turned malicious. The report...
Google New Search Updates Bring More User Control to Search Results
Google is introducing new features in Search to help users stay in control of their private information, privacy and online safety. With the new...
Google Is Tapping Language Models in A Major Google Assistant Update
Tech giant Google is seeking to "supercharge" its Assistant application by incorporating the latest Large Language Models (LLMs) technology. According an internal email reported...
Best Google Pixel Smartphones to Buy in Kenya Right Now
The smartest smartphone is always going to be in the Google Pixel series. Google's software smarts give its smartphones an edge over other Android...
Report Spammy Webpages Using Google’s New Form
Google have introduced a user feedback form for reporting spammy webpages. Acknowledging that their spam detection system may not filter everything, the tech giant...
Google Presents: 13 Ways you can Celebrate Africa Day
May 25th is the day the world has set aside to celebrate Africa. This day is aptly named Africa Day.
Recognized globally, this day serves...
Google, Apple Working to Curb Unwanted Tracking
Google and Apple, announced that they have jointly submitted a proposal that is meant to help the industry deal with unwanted tracking. The industry-wide...
Google Search: 4 Takeaways from Google’s New AI Integration
Simply put Magi means Magic. The new AI-powered Google Search Engine that was rumored to be under Project Magi was announced yesterday. However, access...
Google One Excludes Africa from VPN Support and Dark Web Analytics for Members
Google One is a subscription service offered by search giant Google that offers users with additional storage space in their Google accounts, as well...
Google Launches Three Initiatives to Empower Women Entrepreneurs in Africa on International Women’s Day
Google has marked International Women's Day by unveiling three new initiatives to empower women entrepreneurs in Africa and equip them with the tools needed...
It’s now Bard vs Chat GPT, the Browser wars have begun
Recent developments have transitioned to from AI taking jobs to now AI wars, which is is an interesting narrative to follow up for the...
Google Invites African Women Tech Founders for Inaugural Training Program
Google has invited applications for the inaugural Google for Startups Accelerator: Women Founders Africa Program.
The program aims to empower women founders on the...
State of Tech Layoffs: Firing Spree Continues in 2023
We argued that tech companies have been copying each other in terms of the number of workers they lay off, starting as early as...
Google Joins Microsoft, Fires 12K Employees
Google is laying off a significant amount of their workforce, around 12,000 jobs, which is 6% of their global workforce, due to the rise...
Nigeria Tops Africa’s Loan App Searches
AppsFlyer and Google have recently released a report which examines how mobile apps are impacting finance in Africa.
The report found that there has...
Google, Other Global Tech Firms Start Charging 16 Percent VAT in Kenya
As required by the Value Added Tax (Digital Marketplace Supply) (Amendment) Regulations of 2022, global technology companies and firms have begun charging a 16%...
Rigathi Gachagua, IEBC Portal Among Top Google Searches in Kenya
With the year coming to an end in just a few weeks, it's best that we reflect on what the year 2022 has been...
5000 Entrepreneurs Graduate from Google’s Hustle Academy
Google today held graduation events in Kenya, South Africa, and Nigeria to celebrate 5000 business owners who have completed its Hustle Academy training program....
Google Puts Predatory Loan Apps in Kenya and Nigeria on Notice
Loan apps have not been having a good time for the last couple of months - and that is a good thing.
What happened...
Google Has Trained Over 105K Devs in Africa Since 2017
Google hosted software developers and technical industry professionals to a full-day event of talks and workshops in Nairobi.
The Google Sandbox program seeks to activate...
Google Sets Up Africa’s First Cloud Data Centre in South Africa
Google has revealed its intent to establish a new Google Cloud region in South Africa.
This is its first cloud facility on the continent.
The...
Addicted to Your Phone? – Manage Your Screen Time with the Digital Wellbeing app
Do you feel as if you are wasting too much time on your device, especially your smartphone? We have all been there. This problem...
Google Schedules Second ‘for Africa’ Event in October
Google has scheduled the second virtual Google for Africa event for 2022, which will be held on October 5.
The show follows a similar one...
How to Improve Your Productivity With a Smartwatch
Are you a smartwatch owner? Would you like to own one in the near future? This article is meant for you. Watches used to...
Google’s October 6 Event – What to expect
The fall season in the US is here and it brings along with it some tech events from the Tech giants where we get...
12 Kenya Startups Picked for Second Cohort of Google for Startups Black Founders Fund
Search giant and ad corporation Google has announced that 60 eligible black-founded startups across Africa have been selected for the second cohort of Google for...
Road To Android 13: The Progress So Far
Android 13 launch date is slated for next month. Android 13 developer previews started rolling out in February and beta releases followed in April...
Google Offers 1000 Scholarships For Kenya Businesses To Open Online Shops
Google announced 1,000 scholarships to enable small retail business-owners in Kenya to open online shops to market their wares and services.
The development was...
Sendy and Google Hustle Academy To Empower SMEs With Funds, Fulfilment Infrastructure
Logistics firm Sendy, which has since launched fulfilment systems for ecommerce has announced that it will be working with Google in an initiative that...
Kenyan Startups Invited To Apply For Cash And Mentorship From Google
Google has announced that applications for the second cohort of the Google for Startup Black Founders Fund for Africa are now open.
Following the success...
Google Announces Africa Developer Scholarships for 30K People
Google has announced an additional 30,000 Android and Google Cloud training opportunities for aspiring and professional developers in Africa.
The program, to be implemented...
Google to Shut Down YouTube Go
In focussing on low-end devices, Google started developing lightweight Android apps so that they could work on smartphones that had low phone specifications including...
Jack Ngare Leaves Microsoft ADC, Joins Google Cloud As Technical Director
Google Cloud has hired Jack Ngare to join Google Cloud’s Office of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) as a Technical Director.
With over 15...
Google Is Hiring Engineers For Its First Product Development Centre In Africa
To realize Google's mission, Google is opening its first product development center in Africa. The company is hiring Engineering Managers, Product Managers, Software Engineers,...