Google has officially announced the launch event for the Pixel 11, scheduled for August 12 in New York City. While key details like the name, date, and pre-order day are confirmed, much of the product information remains based on leaks.

• Four new phones are expected: Pixel 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, and 11 Pro Fold, along with a potential Pixel Watch 5.
• The article highlights potential upgrades like a new Tensor G6 chip built on a 2nm process and a possible "Pixel Glow" notification light.
• Despite anticipated price increases due to memory shortages, direct sales in Kenya are not expected, with local availability relying on importers and potentially higher prices.

SpaceX has expanded its Starlink satellite internet service to Côte d’Ivoire and Seychelles, marking its presence in 28 African countries. The expansion highlights Starlink's push to reach underserved regions, though it faces capacity and regulatory hurdles.

• Starlink, operated by SpaceX, is now available in 28 out of 54 African countries.
• The Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications/TIC de Côte d’Ivoire (ARTCI) granted a provisional 12-month license to Starlink in Côte d’Ivoire, despite previous warnings about operational licenses.
• In Kenya, Starlink has paused new customer sign-ups in several major counties due to capacity limits, with median download speeds falling to 34.55 Mbps in March 2026.

Chinese company Moonshot AI has released its newest artificial intelligence model, Kimi K3, for free download, challenging leading AI systems with its advanced capabilities and massive size.

• The Kimi K3 model, boasting 2.8 trillion parameters, is available for anyone to download and use commercially, though running it requires significant hardware investment.
• Key organizations involved include Moonshot AI, with backing from investors like Alibaba, and independent testing firms like Artificial Analysis.
• Despite being free to download, the substantial 1.56TB file size and demanding hardware requirements mean most users will rent access, with Moonshot AI charging $3 per million input tokens and $15 per million output tokens, undercutting some high-end competitors.