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PressReader is an application by NewsPaperDirect that lets you read a growing list of over 2,300 full-content newspapers from 100+ countries in 55+ languages available through the world’s largest online newspaper and magazine kiosk. I got to know about the App in the middle of a debate on why African businesses haven’t gone paperless yet or rather the prospects of a paperless future on African Chief Executive Officer Business network on Linkedin where Andrew from NewspaperDirect South Africa introduced the Application to us....

All-in-One bundles are really starting to take off in Kenya. Telkom Kenya with their #MzitoBundle, Airtel Kenya with their UnlimiNet and Safaricom’s All-in-One bundle to take on those offers. But as we found out when comparing them , Safaricom consistently offered little value for money. To at least compete with Telkom and Airtel, two carriers that keep launching inexpensive plans time to time , Safaricom has been adjusting its products, this time, adding something small to their existing All-in-One bundles....

Bitcoin Bitcoin is the first cryptocurrency to be launched, it was launched in 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto. It is the most popular virtual currency in the world because it has the highest market capitalization value, the highest number of users across the globe and the highest amount of trading volume. Bitcoin price rose to an all-time high of $20,000 in December 2017. today’s price is over$10,000. Even though the price is not stable, the coin is still remains the best performing cryptocurrency....

Talk of friends and the mind should rush to what they are there for. In a battery crisis, yet in dire need to make an important call or to send an urgent text message, your friend could loan you some of their battery by letting you tap off theirs wireless. Thanks to Sony, this is to soon be realized. With the upcoming innovation, you shall charge your phone wirelessly using another close to you; using only near-field technology....

For most Ugandans, eating out is as simple as stopping by the nearest restaurant. That sometimes has unintended consequences such as terrible experience, unfair prices or just poor food. But if you are really up to some serious date or honeymoon or family dinner, then you probably want to look at available options before you spend your hard-earned money. Enter Spotfinder . Another great online Ugandan travel and restaurant guide. According to their about us page, “Spofinder is a trusted business marketplace for people to list, discover, and inquire about unique and popular, travel destinations, eating places, vacation spots and much more around Uganda — online or from a mobile phone or tablet....

It is finally here, TECNO’s latest smartphone has been launched! The Tecno Camon X is officially the successor to the 2017 Camon CX and it brings with it the camera knack expected of the Camon family, and a Full Screen Display that we saw first with the Camon CM that came in January. The phone is an instant attraction, and it is the clearest pattern that Tecno has set in the industry of mid-range devices....

The Uganda Communications Commission blocked access to popular social media avenues Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp on Election Day 18th February 2016. What happened next was unprecedented online traffic on Twitter and Facebook originating from Uganda. This classic example of cause and effect is something known as the Streisand effect, named after the famed American musician Barbara Streisand. Forbidden Fruit? ‘The Streisand effect is the phenomenon whereby an attempt to hide, remove, or censor a piece of information has the unintended consequence of publicizing the information more widely, usually facilitated by the Internet....

The Google Pixel Watch has since been succeded by the Pixel Watch 2 but it still represents the best of Android wearables in many aspects. With the launch of its successor, you’re bound to come across the Pixel Watch at discounted prices online. So should you get yourself a unit? Well, I have been using the Pixel Watch for a few weeks now and I have a few insights that might be helpful....

Today Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy S5 in 125 countries across the globe, including areas in the US, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The S5 was launched at this year’s Mobile World Congress event at Barcelona in late February, but it wasn’t until April that the device would ship across the globe. To accompany the companies major flagship device is an army of wearable devices; the Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and the Gear fit....

The U.S stock market is the biggest stock market in the world and everyone wants a taste of it. Buying U.S stocks as a Nigerian or as a non-U.S resident was a difficult process. At minimum, you will require a valid US visa or a green card to be able to invest in the US stock market. Thanks to new age technology, you can now conveniently invest in the U.S stock market from your smartphone or computer....

Memes are now a universal style of humor expression and communication used in every nook and cranny of the social media world. From Twitter timelines, WhatsApp group chats , to Instagram feeds, you can easily spot memes being used. Making those memes you see out there is very much easy to do and it takes just about a minute to make your meme using your Android smartphone. For starters and regulars, this is a compilation of the best meme generator apps that you can use on your Android phone....

USB-C or USB Type C connector is symmetrical in shape for power and transferring data between devices. Unlike the old USB Type-B, the USB-C is a faster standard for connectors and cables. It has grown to be a versatile tool for different functions with emerging future uses. The future could as well see the USB-C has the connector standard for all devices because of its improved power delivery and data transfer speed....

Twitter has become synonymous with breaking and real-time news online across the world. The social network is available on both mobile and web platforms. However, slow mobile networks and users’ need to save on data costs are making Twitter to innovate a platform suited for those needs. Today Twitter has released a light-weight, data-efficient version of its mobile app. Dubbed “Twitter lite”, the app is only 1MB in size and works across slow mobile networks such as 2G/EDGE which the company says accounts for 45% of mobile connections;...

Its been a month since Twitter introduced its new design that many criticised for looking like Facebook because of the cover photo feature among others. A few weeks later Twitter rolled out the design to everyone . Just yesterday, Twitter introduced yet another feature called “Mute” that allows Twitter users on Android, iOS and Web to remove content they don’t want to see from specific users. Just like muting, you can also turn on notifications for specific users so you don’t miss a thing from them should you want to....

The Uganda Website Projects Competition 2024 is set to be a thrilling event, celebrating innovation and creativity among young developers using WordPress. With the theme “Problem Solving With WordPress,” this competition aims to highlight how WordPress can be used to address real-world issues through innovative website projects. Competitions like these play a crucial role in the development of young tech enthusiasts and the broader tech community. Event Overview By challenging students to solve real-world problems using WordPress, the competition encourages innovative thinking and creative problem-solving....

After being postponed on Sunday due to a fire alarm; NASA finally launched Uganda’s First Satellite PearlAfricaSat-1 in space yesterday! PearlAfricaSat-I was transported into space by the Northrop Grumman’s Antares rocket aboard the Cygnus spacecraft named Sally Ride. The event was delayed 5 minutes and the satellite is expected to be deployed in the low earth orbit for observation and data collection in weeks after docking at the international space station....

A smart TV is a traditional television set with integrated Internet and interactive “Web 2.0” features which allows users to stream music and videos, browse the internet, and view photos. Smart TVs come in many screen resolutions which include 720p, 1080p, 4K among others. In this article, we shall discuss the Smart Tv picture resolution in detail. What is picture resolution? The image resolution is the detail an image holds. Higher resolution means more image detail....

When it comes to jobs, many people are looking for an opportunity to be a part of something awesome and most probably something impactful and fulfilling, If you have been working hard and you can show it, Unreasonable East Africa is looking for you. They are hiring a VP of Venture Support for the Upcoming inaugural Unreasonable East Africa event that is happening this year in June. Unreasonable East Africa is to dedicated to tackling East Africa’s biggest problems by giving an “unfair advantage” to entrepreneurs creating solutions to East Africa’s biggest social and environmental problems....

USB standards have grown from a standard for data transfer to include power delivery for devices ranging from smartphones to laptops. However, the USB-PD is the only standard that addresses the power part and naturally detects the amount of power your device needs and supplies that. Nonetheless, if you are concerned about the data transfer side of the story, USB designations like 2.0, 3.2 and so on defines that. You’ve got the old USB 1....

Safety is as simple as ABC – Always Be Careful. Electronic cards may bring some level of safety to your money but you need to take some safety measures of too. For sure safety of your money, use the following Visa and Easy Go card safety measures every day. Safety first, is safety always. Visa and Easy Go card safety measures. Memorize your PIN and destroy your PIN mailer immediately. Easy Go card PINs consist of only 4 digits....