Samsung has achieved its first TÜV Nord IoT security certification for several digital appliances: the Bespoke AI Jet Bot Steam, Bespoke Jet Bot Combo, and Bespoke AI Refrigerators. This significant milestone underscores Samsung’s commitment to advanced security in smart home technology, leveraging its Knox security platform.

• The certification was issued by TÜV Nord, a global certification organization based in Germany, confirming compliance with the ETSI EN 303 645 standard.

• Executive Vice President and Head of the R&D Team for Digital Appliances Business at Samsung Electronics, Jeong Seung Moon, stated the certification validates the strength of their security technologies.

• The certified 2025 Bespoke AI Refrigerators and the Bespoke AI Jet Bot Steam incorporate enhanced security features like Knox Matrix and Knox Vault, ensuring robust data protection.

The Infinix HOT 60 Pro+ has achieved a Guinness World Record for being the world’s thinnest smartphone featuring a 3D curved display. This new device, now available in Kenya, measures just 5.95mm at its slimmest point, marking a significant innovation for the brand.

• The HOT 60 Pro+ set the record with a verified minimum thickness of 5.95mm, measured through a collaboration with an ILAC-accredited laboratory.
• Infinix, the mobile brand, was recently the official mobile partner at the Otamatsuri 2025 event in KICC Nairobi.
• The device is available locally, starting at KES 21,999 for the 8/128 GB model and KES 24,499 for the 8/256 GB variant, with lipa-mdogo options available.

Google Photos has introduced a new feature allowing users to create stickers from their photos by simply pressing and holding on a subject. This capability, reminiscent of a similar feature on iPhones, is currently exclusive to iOS users.

• The feature was first spotted by Telegram user AdanBR and demonstrated in a clip seen by Android Authority.
• Creating a sticker involves a simple tap-and-hold action, after which the subject can be copied or shared.
• While Android users are currently left out, some Android skins like Samsung's One UI already offer similar functionalities.
• The iOS version of Google Photos keeps the sticker creation simple, lacking advanced options found in Apple’s native Photos app like permanently saving stickers or adding effects.