It’s hard to ignore the growth in Netflix users recently especially when Bird box was aired on the platform. It is quite understandable if you would want to make the switch from DStv to Netflix considering the array of content the later offers. Offering so much program, movies and all, it is hard not to want to eat of the fruit from the tree of knowledge. You most likely even own a device that you can watch Netflix with on your TV....

Updating your Philips Hue bulb’s firmware ensures that you get the latest features and bug fixes from the manufacturer. In most cases, to update your Philips Hue bulb, you need the Hue Bridge. The Hue bridge is a separate device that connects upto 50 bulbs together and helps integrate your Philips bulbs with smart voice assistants such as Google Assistant or Alexa. However, if you have one of those Philips Hue bulbs that support Bluetooth, you don’t need the bridge to update your bulbs....

Chromebooks are designed to be clamshell devices to access web and cloud services. Unlike Macs and Windows PCs made pre-internet age, some apps might not work out of the box when you get offline. This is all by design to make your data available anywhere anytime and secure from theft and physical damage of your computer. However, this doesn’t mean you can’t use your Chromebook offline. You actually can take some of your documents or emails offline....

Apps are tools that basically make our smartphone useful. However, having the wrong app(s) installed on your device can make your smartphone usage experience pretty miserable. There are certain malicious applications designed to basically deliver unwanted pop-up ads and ‘viruses’ to your smartphone. While these malicious apps can be removed from a device in several ways , they are sometimes difficult to identify. Thanks to a recent report by Trend Micro’s Security Intelligence Blog, about 85 malicious apps (Adwares) disguised as authentic Gaming, Photography, and Utility apps on the Google Play Store have been exposed....

Smartphones now play a significant role in our day-to-day activities, so buying a very good one that’ll serve its purpose is something we should take seriously. But that can be difficult. With so many Smartphone brands flooding the Nigerian phone market with different smartphones and with different specs, it is very easy to end up purchasing a Smartphone that doesn’t serve your need or is below average. In this article, we have listed important factors that will help you navigate and simplify the buying process....

I am writing this review after using the Infinix Note 4 for close to a month, with usage spread across Kampala, primarily on Africell’s 4G network. The device is running the inbuilt ROM of XOS 2.3 (build P57-170515), over Android Nougat 7.1.1 and for the one month I had no update to it. If you are looking for a smartphone that gives you an ultimate maxi experience, for a wallet friendly price, this is where your budget should point at....

Infinix Mobility released the Note 7 into the wild just this month. But in case you missed it, I would implore you to take another look. The plethora of eye-catching features makes a strong case for upgrading to the Infinix Note 7 at this time of year. Yeah, yeah, we all know that the upgrades over the years have been a mixed bag. Nevertheless, we are positive about this one. Infinix might finally have struck gold with this piece....

5G is the buzzword today in many regions and in the west, coverage is in its advanced stages, offering users even faster internet speeds, as long as they are in supported areas and own compatible devices. In Africa, 5G is slowly taking off but that is only one half of the equation as users will still need 5G-capable devices to take advantage of this new network. In Kenya, Safaricom is slowly rolling out 5G and there are already a decent number of 5G capable devices available in the market....

Mark the date on your calendars. The big announcement most Infinix enthusiasts have been waiting for will happen on 14th November. Infinix has sent out invites to the Infinix Zero 5 event that will be held in Dubai. The company is holding the details close to its chest at the moment. Reports speculate that the device will be priced at around $308 at launch in the Indian market launches in the various markets Infinix is distributed to follow....

iPhones usually come with a pre-installed Stocks app that is meant to help investors keep track of their portfolio and do a number of other things. The app shows stocks under the different indexes like Dow Jones Industrial Average, Standard & Poor (S&P 500), and NASDAQ. In this post, we’ll show you a number of things you can do with the iPhone Stocks app. You should read through. Manage Watchlist On the iPhone Stocks App You can manage a watchlist on stocks that you’re interested in with this app....

No one wants to purchase to spend their hard earned money buying fake devices. However, it is many times hard to tell the difference between a fake and genuine device. Fortunately, Itel have created an online platform that helps you verify if your Itel feature phone, smartphone, tablet or battery is genuine. The website allows you to input the IMEI and VC number of your itel phone. (You can get your device IMEI on your purchase box or dial *#06#....

Is wireless charging coming to your laptop? This is a question that would’ve (maybe) seem quite unreasonable to ask a couple of years ago. However, since original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have begun featuring the wireless charging technology on premium high-end flagship smartphones for over 2 years now, it might as well come to notebooks and laptops yes? But when? Wireless Charging is still very much in its infant stage (but improving) as there are still many concerns and questions being asked about the technology ....

PRESS RELEASE: Jumia Food , the food delivery branch of Jumia Uganda, has appointed Timothy Mugume as the new Country Manager for Uganda. Mr Mugume has been the Jumia Travel Country Manager, and he brings to the Food department a great expertise and understanding of e-commerce amassed over the past 5 years. Ron Kawamara, the Regional Managing Director of Jumia Food says they are excited to see Mr. Mugume bring his experience of winning in a fiercely competitive space to the Jumia Food business in Uganda....

Jumia Uganda black Friday, the biggest holiday sale is only 2 days away. And you have reason to be excited. The online retailer will be discounting a number of products to as much as 50% off from Friday through out the weekend. Now we got a sneak peek into some of the Tech products that will be discounted. Jumia is discounting Huawei, Samsung, Microsoft Lumia, Tecno, iTel smartphones along with Lenono laptop, Samsung flatscreen TV and tablet....

Uganda’s largest startup gathering is back once again and is bigger and better. The Kampala Innovation Week 2019 (KIW) is slated to run for the third time in October from the 16 th to the 18 th . This year, the 3-day Kampala Innovation week 2019 will be graced by over 1000 visitors, 100+exhibitors, 20+ masterclasses, and Investor pitches. The gathering also aims to create an avenue where startup owners all over Uganda can meet and share new ideas, build partnerships and celebrate digital disruption....

When the Nigerian bride price app went viral in May this year, it wasn’t meant to seriously determine the value of brides in Nigeria as was its purported purpose. Rather, it was a clever marketing strategy for Anakle, the digital firm that developed it — at least it got over 2 million views in just a few days and got the attention of global media giants like CNN, thegurdian and many others....

If you’re learning a new language, you’ve probably explored the Duolingo app. Seeing as it’s one of the biggest language learning apps, it has over 95 languages with more than 500 million users . And although it takes a gamified approach with daily reminders, Duolingo lessons are known to get repetitive. Asides from it getting boring over time, you learn phrases and words that aren’t exactly relevant in your day-to-day....

Not so long ago, entry-level smartphones made for first-time users and low-income earners started coming with a special simplified Go version OS. This new operating system demands less power and space to run and so does some other pre-installed apps such as Youtube Go, Maps Go, Gmail Go, Gboard Go, and others. Gallery Go joins the list of the apps that make up the ‘Go’ ecosystem for the lower-spec smartphones whether running the Android Go OS or not....

Ampion ( www.ampion.org ) and Merck ( www.merck.de ) today announced the launch of the first healthcare specific accelerator in Africa. The accelerator, Ampion’s newest initiative for driving connectivity and innovation across the continent, will operate out of Nairobi, Kenya. Ampion will accept applications from e-health startups with a high potential for impact as of today on www.ampion.org . After successfully joining forces in 2014, Merck and Ampion have solidified their commitment to fostering high-potential, early-stage startups with an e-health focus....

Elon Musk caused quite a stir when he introduced a paid tier to Twitter , but it appears that his move has inspired other tech giants to follow suit. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently announced a paid verification system, dubbed Meta Verified. According to an official statement from Meta , the new subscription bundle would offer users account verification and direct access to increased visibility and support. Initially, the service will be available to users in Australia and New Zealand this week....