22nd March 2014, Kampala- Airtel Uganda, leading telecom in Uganda’s telecom industry, has launched an interactive mobile app for its customers. The launch of MAMA mobile applications is a key step by Airtel Telecom towards service innovation. The “My Airtel My App”( MAMA ) is a first of its kind in the Ugandan market, giving more and more to its consumers by letting them access their own world of Airtel on the go....
Africa has been at the forefront of using Web 2.0 technologies to bring about radical change in her own future. The continent has particularly used social media to cause a quantum shift in economical, social and (mostly) political spheres. British by birth, Nigerian by parentage and a Washingtonian by zip code, Femi is currently host of The Stream on Al Jazeera English. As a web community with its own daily TV show, The Stream‘s award-winning approach taps into the extraordinary potential of individuals through social networks and has attracted a large African following....
The Internet of Things (IoT) and the growth of smart devices are designed to make life easier. Instead of having to go to your computer or phone to look something up, you can just call out your question and Alexa or Siri or Google Assistant will answer you. But have you ever really thought about how these home assistants know when you’re talking to them? In order to do so, they have to be listening to all the time, meaning that the devices, the servers that process the data, and the companies that build and operate these devices are listening 24/7....
If you regularly use a computer, the internet or you often share files with other computer uses, you must have heard common words like virus, spyware, Trojan etc. it is a common believed that all of them (malware) are viruses that can be very harmful to our computers. While this is partially true, not all of them are viruses. They all have their characteristics and what they are designed to do....
As its name suggests, Universal Serial Port or USB, in short, is a prevalent connection standard currently implemented in multiple hardware devices and corresponding peripherals across the board. This article will discuss USB versions, standards and connectors from USB 1 to USB C to USB 4, the new flavor of the month. The origins of the USB specification as we know it can be traced back to the Implementers Forum (USB-IF) , a non-profit organisation which was founded in 1995....
When the economy goes staggering, the most affected are those with no reliable source of income. With the tertiary institutions releasing fresh graduates every other year into a field with limited employment opportunities, self employment is the best alternative. Here is where online work can do for you. It is absurd that the terminology is highly misinterpreted for Network marketing; a form of online business that requires one to make a hefty investment, look out for customers for whichever deal it is, and get commission for every new client that comes following the path....
Since its initial debut late last year, OpenAI’s ChatGPT has grown to become the gold standard in conversational AI and chatbots. This powerful and versatile chatbot can generate engaging and coherent responses to any input. Until now, ChatGPT was only available as a web-based application that required an internet connection and a browser to use, or on iOS via an app, at least officially. Unofficially, ChatGPT has been made available on almost every popular application out here from Telegram to WhatsApp and many more....
In today’s fast-paced world, keeping track of your time and boosting productivity is essential. Whether you’re a freelancer juggling multiple projects or part of a team striving to optimize workflow, Clockify can be your trusted companion. In this beginner’s guide, we’ll show you how to kickstart your time-tracking journey with Clockify. Getting Started with Clockify Creating Your Clockify Account First things first, let’s set up your Clockify account . You have two options: visit the Clockify website or download the user-friendly Clockify app....
The coronavirus pandemic has hit very many sectors and the economy has not been spared. It is interesting therefore to find out what leading e-commerce site, Jumia has in plan for its customers and delivery agents. Jumia has offered the support of its integrated ecosystem which includes a marketplace, logistics and online payments to governments in Africa, as part of the global action against the COVID-19. That and more of its actions to support governments in their fight against COVID-19 include:...
Some of us have not recovered from that unbelievably disappointing loss by the Brazilian team. Several Internet memes have rocked social media mocking the “football nation”, some confirming that football is indeed “made in Germany”. Anyway aside football, here are some of the topics that interested our editors this week; #1. Does Uganda Really Lack Local Content? James Wire, one of Uganda’s IT visionaries took a spin on the local content debate with a blog post in the New Vision....
Roku has announced a new 4K streaming device called the Roku Express 4K + that’s supposed to replace its entry-level 4K device — the Roku Premiere 4K. The Roku Express 4K plus has a “lite” version, the Express 4K with similar specifications except that the Plus comes with a voice remote while the base version comes with the Roku standard remote. Now you’ll be wondering if there are any much upgrades to the Premiere 4K....
It appears there are issues with the likes of Instagram , Facebook , Whatsapp , and even Messenger in some parts of the world. You can open both Facebook and Instagram but due to some glitch, you can’t post anything at even load other’s posts. WhatsApp appears not to be left out of the mess with reported issues of not being able to send or receive messages in places like India , Bangladesh , Argentina , and Paraguay to name a few....
Around this time last year, we took the challenge of trying to predict or rather paint a picture of what the digital landscape in Uganda would be like this year based on our expertise and industry insight in the local and global Tech industry. Of course it’s always a gamble. So we got somethings right and others we got wrong. So in this followup post, we are taking a journey of self reflection into what the Tech industry in Uganda really turned out to be as opposed to what we expected....
Before now, to invest in a startup would require that you either have a lot of money or be connected to the right people. That is not the case anymore. Crowdfunding platforms are springing up everywhere, making it easy for any average person to invest in startups that interest them, at an early stage. GetEquity is one such platform. Founded by Jude Dike and William Okafor, It is a platform that enables entrepreneurs, investors, and other interested persons to find and invest in early-stage startups, pre-IPO companies, invest in local SMEs, as well as trade digital security assets....
The latest version of Google Chrome brings a much anticipated feature to the browser, but only currently available on macOS. However, the feature is going to roll out to other platforms including Android, Linux, and Windows. As usual, the new version comes with bug fixes and promises all round better performance. Google Chrome has been playing around the dark mode feature by offering some dark themes in its web store. However, the themes only affected the tabs bar, home page and not the web page or menu bar like the new dark mode does....
The Google Developer Keynote 2023 looms just around the corner, promising many exciting goodies. Due to the ongoing impact of the Covid 19 pandemic on the world, this year’s event will be held virtually. The event’s virtual format will allow people from all around the world to access it. It will also be the perfect opportunity for developers, businesses and tech enthusiasts to learn about the latest innovations from Google....
The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are barely five (5) month old and Google has commenced works on its next line of smartphone flagship sequels — the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL. With a predicted October/November release date, these are the things we know about the upcoming Google Pixel 4 flagship. Design and Aesthetic If you have followed the Pixel line of smartphone closely in the past, you’d notice that Google almost always adopted similar designs for its Pixel flagships....
The new Google Pixel 6 series has been unveiled and they are currently available for pre-order. The device is coming in as a successor to the Google Pixel 5 unveiled next year. The new Pixel 6 series comes in two models (Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro). Although the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are identical in many ways, there are features and specifications that are notably different. And in this article, we shall compare the specs and features of the Google Pixel 6 vs Pixel 6 Pro....
The 2023 HiPipo Women In FinTech Summit, marking the grand finale of the Women In FinTech hackathon happened today at Mestil Hotel. From breakout sessions to visionary keynotes, the summit was an immersive experience in the world of finance and tech. The event was graced by numerous dignitaries, including the State Minister of ICT, Mrs. Joyce Sebugwawo, representatives from MTN and Centenary Bank, officials from the Capital Markets Authority, as well as various individuals from the private sector....
The way you sign in to any Chromebook is through your Google/Gmail account . Every Chromebook has an owner . This is the user who first set up the laptop. However, you can share your Chromebook with multiple other users or Google Accounts. For instance, you could have an account for work or school and another account for your personal stuff which helps to separate your two lives. These are login accounts that Google calls “ Persons “....
