Samsung has launched a more accessible 14-inch Galaxy Book 6 laptop for everyday computing, priced at USD 799.99. The device will be available from October 5th.

• The new model features a lower-powered NPU (up to 15 TOPS) compared to its January counterpart, which met Copilot+ PC requirements.
• This more affordable version is being pushed for Galaxy AI features like AI Select and Note Assist.
• While Samsung Kenya does not directly sell the laptops, consumers in Kenya can expect to import it, with a pre-shipping cost of approximately KES 103,500.

Xiaomi has officially revealed its upcoming foldable smartphone, the Xiaomi 18 Fold, set to launch in China on September 7, 2026. This device marks a departure from Xiaomi's previous 'Mix Fold' branding, adopting a new naming convention for its foldable lineup.

• The Xiaomi 18 Fold features a 5.38-inch cover screen and a 7.58-inch folding display, designed in a 'mid-fold' or 'book-style' format.
• Key specifications include Xiaomi's new Xring O3 3nm chip, up to 16GB of RAM, and a Leica Summilux triple camera system.
• This foldable will be a China-only release, with no official sales planned for Kenya, though imports are expected.

GITEX NIGERIA has officially launched its second edition in Lagos, marking a significant step towards accelerating West Africa's digital future and integration into the global intelligence economy.

• Lagos is recognized as the world's fastest-growing tech hub, with an 11.6-fold increase in enterprise value to US$15.3 billion.
• Key figures like H.E. Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, Deputy Governor of Lagos State, and H.E. Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, highlighted the importance of local innovation and continental digital market integration.
• The event features over 400 exhibiting companies and startups, attracting thousands of visitors and over 200 investors managing US$200 billion in assets.