Wi-Fi 6 which also goes by the name 802.11 ax is being touted as the biggest update to the wireless standard since its first release two decades ago. And that’s because of some good reasons; Wi-Fi 6 brings multi-gigabit speeds 4 times as fast as the previous versions, it performs well in dense environments and it’s easy on battery life of even the smallest devices. Now device vendors are rushing to release wifi 6 certified products to the market this year....

As an editor and journalist in today’s rapidly-changing digital space, it is paramount that I stay on top of the current and latest development in this space. Sadly though, mainstream media mainly focuses on Politics, Sports, and the messed up things happening in society, and no airtime is given to tech. As such, I have had to resort to other means of staying on top of my stuff and in this post, I will be sharing apps that I use daily to aggregate, discover, and generally keep tabs on what is going on in the tech space....

Due to the current pandemic, remote communication apps are earning strides globally. Companies are seeking to improve business performances remotely while individuals are seeking to connect with loved ones at distance. Indeed, remote communication is now a trend in today’s modern society happening via video calls, voice calls, and instant messaging. The features of some remote communication apps make it cost-effective and easier to use, hence, making the most preferred....

Since January 2011, TRAC.fm has promoted community activism about pressing issues through mass media via the most accessible and available technologies in Uganda. TRAC.fm uses the power of big data and visualization as a leverage of identifying problems and seeking of citizens’ opinions about particular topics. It consists of a small team of passionate and professional personnel who have a high affinity for civic issues through information sharing and crisis mapping....

The time is ripe for soccer lovers across the globe, with the 2018 FIFA World Cup just hours away. There are many options for you to watch the game, depending on what you can afford. You can also opt to watch on your television set, on your internet device, and mobile phone. These are the PayTV providers with licenses to screen the 2018 FIFA World Cup. DStv Uganda & GOtv Uganda DStv will showcase all the 64 games LIVE on 6 dedicated SuperSport channels for all packages....

The field of artificial intelligence and machine learning is growing rapidly, and with it comes a high demand for skilled professionals. If you are interested in becoming an AI/ML engineer, this guide will provide you with the necessary steps to get started. AI/ML engineers are responsible for developing and implementing machine learning models that can make predictions or decisions based on data. These models are used in a wide range of applications, from self-driving cars to medical diagnosis....

Well, who doesn’t like building their computers? Actually, not that many people are into such “inconveniences” nowadays. Maybe just a bunch of remnant geeks and nerds like me, and maybe you. Now imagine you have the power to put together your own CPU like actually assemble it. For decades we have been building personalized computers. You can separately buy a GPU, a CPU, a monitor, HDD/SSD, casing, keyboard, etc, and assemble a PC....

In this digital age, DSLRs and smartphone cameras have quickly become the way we record those precious moments with family and friends. But it wasn’t always like that. I can bet that your family has one of those albums with printed photos of various occasions from way back in the day. Truth be told, while they might have been safe, you haven’t exactly stored them properly. Some of them have smurges from things you aren’t quite sure what they are....

In April this year, Jiji, one of the largest marketplaces for classifieds in Africa, acquired OLX. OLX has been one of their biggest competitors in the African market and its businesses in East Africa and Ghana. The acquisition put about 300 million people in Jiji’s access within the five markets. In Nigeria alone, Jiji has more than six million unique active users and 50,000 professional sellers listing more than one million items....

One thing about cables is that they limit us to a specific area. Although, manufacturers have started releasing longer cables, wireless technology is an ideal way to transmit data over a long distance. The wireless technology is very dominant with Bluetooth. This has even developed to replace the cord between your smartphone and headphones. The one wireless headphone technology you’ll need to keep an eye out for, above all others, is called aptX....

HDCP has been around for a while now and version 2.2 is literally designed to protect 4K content from being pirated. High-bandwidth content protection (HDCP) creates an encrypted system that makes sure there is a secure connection between the source and the display. It does this by necessitating that an encryption key ‘ handshake ‘ or authentication key exchange occurs between the source and the display before content can be relayed....

If you’re interested in natural language processing and machine learning, you’ve probably heard of Hugging Face. This startup is changing the game when it comes to artificial intelligence, and they’re doing it in a way that’s accessible to everyone. But what exactly is Hugging Face , and how can you get started with it? Let’s take a closer look. What is Hugging Face? Hugging Face is a startup that was founded in 2016 by Clement Delangue and Julien Chaumond....

TVs were not smart to begin with when the journey started years ago. A proof that TV industry have come far from what it used to be. Smart TVs have improved on their primary assignment which is delivering quality colourful visual content. It is now a part of the smart home ecosystem performing different functions besides showing programs. In addition, you can also do things like shopping, access Google Assistant, order food as well as control other smart home appliances....

Here’s some welcome news for holders of Nokia and BlackBerry smartphones; WhatsApp has granted a stay of execution to the Nokia S40, Symbian S60 and BlackBerry OS users, until up to mid 2017. Yes, that goes for BlackBerry 10 as well. Earlier this year, W hatsApp had announced it will stop supporting the above mentioned devices along with Android running version older than 2.3 Gingerbread (Froyo & Eclair) and Windows 7....

Have you ever had a conflict of interest at the end of the day, on whether to turn off your computer completely or let it stay in idle mode till the moment you are back to it? Did you ask your inner being whether to sleep or hibernate it? You probably had no idea what to do and when to do it, or even had confusion on which direction saves you the power consumption....

“No emergency calls with Skype. Skype is not a replacement for your telephone and can’t be used for emergency calls .” If you have signed up for any Voice Over IP service like Skype, Viber, WhatsApp and the likes, you have no doubt run into a message like this at some point. But why is that? I mean, you use these services to talk to family and friends from all over the globe, we use these on mobile too, surely the emergency services can also be reached in this way, right?...

Wyze has certainly cemented its position as a company that offers quality products with value for money in the smart home products market. The smart home security camera space is already saturated with dozens of vendors, but Wyze has managed to stand out thanks to majorly two contenders; the $35 Wyze Cam v3 and $50 Wyze Cam Pan v2. Both of these security cameras priced at sub-$50 price points are highly popular packing a lot of features that other vendors charge a premium for....

If you are a fan of Xiaomi’s fitness trackers, you are in for a treat. The Chinese company is launching its latest wearable, the Xiaomi Band 8, on April 18 , along with the Xiaomi 13 Ultra smartphone . The Xiaomi Band 8 is expected to be a major upgrade from the previous generation, with a redesigned strap mechanism, a vibrant AMOLED display, and a host of health and fitness features....

There has been so much hype around Xiaomi’s Mi 11 Ultra. The Chinese company launched the device alongside its counterparts like Mi 11 Lite and Mi 11 Lite 5G (and other high-end smart accessories ) on the 29th of March 2021. The highlight features of the device are its “duo screen” and massive camera sensor. Let’s dig deeper into what the device has to offer. Xiaomi MI 11 Ultra Key Specifications Display: 6....

We all want to live healthy lives, free from diseases and other complications that might result from a lack of activity. Sadly, our modern way of life means that most of us spend hours on end sitting, doing little in the form of physical activity. According to guidelines from the WHO , to maintain a healthy lifestyle, an Adult should: Do at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous-intensity physical activity daily....