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Google’s Circle to Search Just Got Smarter With ‘Scroll and Translate’

Google is enhancing its AI-powered Circle to Search feature with a new "Scroll and Translate" capability, allowing continuous translation of text while users scroll through content or switch applications. This update aims to provide a seamless language experience for users, particularly beneficial for those consuming global digital content.

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Visa launches “Visa Pay” in the DRC to connect banked and unbanked users to digital payments

Visa has launched Visa Pay in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a new mobile-first service designed to connect both banked and unbanked users to digital payments. Announced in Kinshasa on September 5, the service aims to enable consumers and businesses to pay, receive funds, and transfer money across banks and mobile networks.

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Samsung’s “AI Home” at IFA 2025 unites Bespoke AI, Vision AI, and Galaxy AI

At IFA 2025 in Berlin on September 4, Samsung unveiled its “AI Home” vision, integrating appliances, TVs, and phones to create a connected and automated living experience. This initiative aims to simplify daily life by addressing routines, wellness, security, and energy efficiency through artificial intelligence.

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Isuzu East Africa marks 50 years with a time capsule and fresh bets on Kenya’s auto hub ambitions

Isuzu East Africa (Isuzu EA) celebrated its 50th anniversary in Nairobi on September 3, 2025, with a time-capsule ceremony, signaling a future focused on deeper localization, cleaner technologies, and stronger regional integration in the auto industry.

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tech2d ago

Netflix Upgrades ‘Moments’ Feature, Letting Fans Select and Clip their Favorite Scenes

Netflix has updated its Moments feature, allowing subscribers to select and clip specific scenes from content for personal use and sharing. This enhancement aims to increase user engagement and leverage the trend of short, shareable video content prevalent on platforms like TikTok and YouTube.

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tech2d ago

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE announced, the most affordable S25 series device.

Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy S25 FE at IFA in Berlin, positioning it as the most affordable device in the Galaxy S25 series. This new smartphone promises significant upgrades and accessibility into Samsung's latest mobile technology.

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tech2d ago

Android Devs Have Less Than Two Months to Make the 16 KB Switch

Android developers have until November 1, 2025, to update their apps to support Google Play’s new 16 KB memory page size requirement. This change, introduced with Android 15, aims to significantly improve device performance and efficiency.

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tech2d ago

TECNO’s August 2025 Security Updates: Which Phones Got Some Love?

TECNO has rolled out software updates to numerous smartphones in August 2025, focusing on security patches rather than new Android versions. This move is seen as a commitment to device longevity and user security.

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tech3d ago

Apple weighs Google Gemini for Siri as internal AI lags

Apple is testing Google's Gemini models for a smarter, web-aware Siri, as its internal AI development lags. This evaluation aims to give Siri "world knowledge" capabilities by pulling and summarizing fresh information from the internet, a move targeted for next year.

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Airtel Money Eyes 2026 IPO With a $4 Billion Prize on the Table

Airtel Africa is planning an Initial Public Offering (IPO) for its mobile money business, Airtel Money, in the first half of 2026. This move could value the payments arm at over $4 billion.

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tech3d ago

OpenAI to Roll Out Parental Controls for ChatGPT After Teen Suicide Lawsuit

OpenAI is implementing parental controls for ChatGPT globally, including Kenya, following a lawsuit by a California family alleging the chatbot encouraged their 16-year-old son's suicide. This development highlights growing concerns in Kenya where teens increasingly use AI for various purposes.

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tech3d ago

Instagram on iPad at Last: Now Please Simplify Reels for Everyone

Instagram has finally released a dedicated iPad app, fifteen years after its initial launch on iPhone. This long-awaited tablet-optimized experience, which opens directly into Reels, will be rolling out globally on the App Store from September 3, 2025.

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tech3d ago

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra lands in Kenya with big screen, Galaxy AI and long-term updates

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra has officially launched in Kenya, promising a large-screen experience with advanced Galaxy AI features and extensive software support. Targeted at hybrid work, creative projects, and extended sessions, the tablet aims to offer a laptop-replacing experience for many users.

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tech3d ago

Google Dodges Android and Chrome Breakup in Antitrust Ruling, Told to Drop Exclusive Deals

After nearly five years, Google has largely triumphed in its antitrust battle with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), avoiding a breakup of Android or Chrome and retaining the ability to pay partners for default search status. The ruling, however, prevents exclusive contracts and mandates limited data sharing with competitors, impacting Kenyans by keeping smartphone prices stable and Chrome secure.

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tech4d ago

Safaricom is Merging the MySafaricom and M-PESA Apps into One

Safaricom is merging its two main mobile applications, MySafaricom and M-PESA, into a single, unified app. This move aims to streamline user experience by consolidating mobile money services with other Safaricom offerings like airtime purchases and home internet management, addressing user feedback about having two nearly identical apps.

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tech4d ago

Airtel Kenya Slashes 5G Home Internet Prices, 15Mbps is now KES 1,999/m

Airtel Kenya has significantly dropped prices for its 5G Home Internet plans, making them highly competitive. This move appears to be a direct response to increasing competition in the Kenyan 5G market.

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tech4d ago

bolttech enters Kenya with LOOP FLEX, a device financing programme bundled with protection

Global insurtech bolttech has entered the Kenyan market through a partnership with LOOP, the fintech subsidiary of NCBA Group. They will launch LOOP FLEX in October, a Buy Now Pay Later program bundling device financing with comprehensive protection.

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tech4d ago

Kenyan Football in Line for Its Own Fantasy League, Launches September 5th

Kenyan football is set to launch its own Fantasy Premier League (FPL)-style game, the Fantasy Kenyan Premier League (KFPL), on September 5th, 2025, offering fans a new way to engage with local football. The game, accessible at kplfantasy.com, mirrors the popular FPL format but includes unique Kenyan twists.

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tech5d ago

Green Jobs Take Centre Stage at ACS2 as Jacob’s Ladder Africa Leads Skills Agenda

The second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from September 8-10, 2025, will prioritize practical pathways for green jobs and income. Jacob’s Ladder Africa (JLA) will lead the green jobs and skills agenda, aiming to create tangible employment opportunities linked to climate action.

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tech5d ago

X Fixes Duplicate Posts Bug on Android, Promises More Fixes Ahead

X has finally addressed a long-standing bug on its Android app that caused duplicate posts to appear in users' timelines. This fix was confirmed by Nikita Bier, Head of Product at X, on August 31, 2025, much to the relief of users who have experienced this issue for years.

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tech4d ago

YouTube is Cracking Down on Premium Family Plans Just Like Netflix Did

YouTube is beginning to enforce its Premium family plan policy, requiring all members to reside at the same address as the plan manager, similar to Netflix's recent crackdown. Users found violating this rule will receive an email stating their membership will be paused, leading to a downgrade to regular, ad-supported YouTube after 14 days if they cannot prove cohabitation.

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tech5d ago

Vivo V60 5G Set to Launch in Kenya with 50MP Zeiss Cameras and 6,500mAh Battery

The Vivo V60 5G is set to launch soon in Kenya, promising significant upgrades over its predecessor. This new smartphone will feature advanced ZEISS cameras and a substantial battery, positioning it as a major contender in the Kenyan market.

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tech5d ago

Facebook & Safaricom Are Building a Subsea Internet Superhighway to Kenya

Facebook's infrastructure arm, Edge Network Services, will co-finance and take a stake in Safaricom's new subsea fiber optic project, the Daraja Cable, linking Oman to Mombasa, Kenya. This collaboration aims to provide Kenya with faster and more reliable internet, with the cable expected to go live in 2026.

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tech5d ago

Samsung brings Microsoft Copilot to 2025 TVs and Smart Monitors

Copilot is coming to Samsung’s 2025 TVs and Smart Monitors, adding conversational search and learning to the biggest screen.

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tech1w ago

Why Apple and Samsung are Suing Xiaomi

Apple and Samsung have issued legal notices to Xiaomi in India, accusing the Chinese tech giant of engaging in "ambush marketing" through advertisements that directly mocked their flagship products. This escalated dispute highlights the intense competition in India's premium smartphone and television markets.

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tech1w ago

Samsung earns first TÜV Nord IoT security mark for appliances, signaling EU readiness

Samsung's Bespoke AI Refrigerators and two robot vacuum lines have become the first Samsung Digital Appliances to receive TÜV Nord IoT security certification, signaling their readiness for new European cybersecurity standards.

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tech1w ago

Dubai Airport’s AI Passport Corridor Promises Seconds at Immigration, Raises Big Questions

Dubai International Airport has launched the world's first AI-powered passenger corridor, an AI-driven immigration system designed to verify travelers in seconds without needing documents, aiming for seamless and rapid processing.

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tech1w ago

Kenya’s Digital Divide Push Gets KES 517M Boost Through Poa Internet’s Finnfund Deal

Poa Internet has secured a $4 million (approximately KES 517 million) debt investment from Finnfund, a Finnish development financier. This funding aims to significantly boost Poa Internet’s mission of providing affordable broadband to underserved communities across Kenya, addressing the nation's pronounced digital divide.

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Google will require verified developers for all Android app installs from 2026

Google is rolling out a new policy requiring developer identity verification for all Android app installations on certified devices starting in 2026. This affects apps from the Play Store, third-party stores, and direct APK downloads, aiming to curb malware and increase accountability.

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tech1w ago

Xiaomi Redmi 15C Specs, Price and Availability in Kenya

Xiaomi Kenya is set to officially launch the Redmi 15C smartphone in Kenya tomorrow, August 29th, continuing its annual refresh cycle. This new entry-level device promises a large display, substantial battery, and budget-friendly pricing, building on the success of its predecessor, the Redmi 14C.

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