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Starlink freezes new signups in 7 Kenyan counties
Starlink has paused new signups in seven Kenyan counties after rapid subscriber growth filled the network capacity available in those areas.
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The AGM that formalises Vodafone's grip on Safaricom
Safaricom shareholders will vote on fourteen resolutions that turn Vodafone Kenya's 55 percent stake into formal boardroom control.
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Inside Kenya's controversial internet metering bill
Kenya's internet metering bill would give every subscriber a unique meter number and require providers to turn usage into verifiable bills.
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Kenya's new tax rules put software payments under pressure
Kenya's Finance Act 2026 expands the definition of royalty to cover software and digital-platform payments, changing the tax treatment of many cross-border contracts.
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KOKO's empire goes on sale, and carbon is the lesson
KOKO Networks' clean-cooking technology is being marketed to buyers after the company lost the carbon-credit approval that supported its fuel subsidy.
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You probably do not need the newest AI model
The useful model is the one that solves your repeated task reliably, affordably and inside your workflow. Benchmark leadership is not a personal productivity strategy.
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Smart glasses are finally useful, but most pairs do not do what buyers imagine
Some smart glasses are headphones in a frame. Others record video or show a private display. Very few deliver the science-fiction AR experience buyers expect.
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How to fix a full Google Drive without paying for more storage
Google storage is shared across Drive, Gmail, Photos and some backups. Start with the largest files, protect important data and empty every trash folder.
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Claude Fable 5 came back different. Government policy changed the product
The model's core was not retrained, but its access and guardrails changed. The episode shows how government policy can alter software overnight.
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AI is not killing every junior tech job. It is breaking the ladder into them
Routine work once trained junior employees. As AI absorbs it, employers demand judgement and architecture before candidates have had a place to learn them.
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The AI tax is raising Apple prices, but it is not a fee for Apple Intelligence
Consumers are paying an indirect AI tax through scarcer RAM and storage chips. The mechanism is supply-chain competition, not a direct charge for AI software.
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Apple killed its car, and is taking your dashboard anyway
Apple cancelled its car, but CarPlay and Wallet car keys keep moving deeper into the dashboard. That may be the better business.
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Amazon Leo is coming for Starlink in Africa. Cheaper internet is not guaranteed
Amazon now has enough low-Earth-orbit satellites to begin service, but Africa needs gateways, licences and affordable hardware before competition reaches consumers.
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Safari just opened its doors to AI coding agents
Safari Technology Preview now includes an MCP server, giving compatible AI coding agents official tools to inspect, test, and debug websites in a live browser.
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Africa has a seat at the AI governance table. Now it needs real leverage
A seat at the table matters, but it can become ceremonial. Africa needs coordinated policy, local research capacity and bargaining power to shape how AI is built and deployed.
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iOS 27 can tell when you are being scammed, live
Apple's reported Trust Insights framework in iOS 27 is designed to spot live social engineering risk and help apps add warnings before users move money.
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Visa and M-Pesa are testing stablecoins, but users may never see the crypto
The pilot uses stablecoins behind the scenes to settle cross-border mobile money transactions. Its importance lies in the infrastructure, not in asking customers to become crypto traders.
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iPhone 18 Pro tipped for a much smaller Dynamic Island
The iPhone 18 Pro is tipped for a substantially smaller Dynamic Island, a rumor that fits Apple's slow move toward a cleaner all-screen front.
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A KSh 150,000 flagship is harder to justify when midrange phones are this good
Midrange phones now cover most everyday needs, but 2026's memory crisis is squeezing cheap devices too. The smart buy depends on support, cameras and total ownership cost.
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The iPhone Ultra shortage is also a marketing plan
Analyst estimates say Apple's first foldable iPhone could be scarce at launch. That may be a manufacturing constraint, but the sold-out effect still sells the product.
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Samsung Messages is shutting down in the US. Google has won the Android texting war
Samsung is directing supported US Galaxy phones to Google Messages. The move simplifies Android texting, but it also gives Google more control over a basic phone function.
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The $2,500 iPhone Ultra: Apple's luxury tech gamble
Apple's rumored iPhone Ultra foldable is being framed by analysts as a premium device near $2,500, with shipment expectations that would test how high flagship phone prices can climb.
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Android 17 makes a stolen PIN less powerful, but biometrics are not magic
Google is reducing the power of a stolen or observed PIN by requiring biometrics for sensitive recovery actions. It is a useful security layer, not a complete theft cure.
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Android 17 app Bubbles show why Google still understands multitasking better than Apple
Android 17 lets Pixel users turn almost any app into a movable floating window. It is a small interface change with large implications for phones, tablets and foldables.
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Sony is ending new PlayStation game discs in 2028. What gamers lose
Sony says new PlayStation games will become digital-only from January 2028. Existing disc titles can still be reprinted, but the trade, lending, and ownership culture around new games will take the real hit.
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Tesla robotaxis reach Miami, but the rollout is smaller than the headline
Tesla's robotaxi map has reached Miami, but only inside a limited geofenced area. The launch matters, though it is not yet proof of citywide autonomous transport.
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Can your smartwatch predict illness, or just make you anxious?
Wearables are getting better at spotting when your body behaves differently from normal. That can be useful, but an alert is a clue, not a diagnosis.
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Wi-Fi 7 labels are a mess. Here is what actually matters
Router boxes advertise enormous Wi-Fi 7 speeds, but your internet plan, devices, radio design, and wired ports decide what you will actually experience.
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These phones are losing software support. Here is what to do next
A phone does not become useless when updates stop, but its risk grows over time. Here is how to check support, protect your data, and plan an upgrade without panic.
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USB-C does not mean fast charging. Here is the right charger for your iPhone or iPad
Two USB-C cables can look identical and behave differently, but the charger and device limit usually decide iPhone charging speed. Here is the practical buying guide.