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The feature allows connected MTF portal members to interact directly with each other MultiChoice Africa’s recently launched Multichoice Talent Factory (MTF) networking portal will now include a real-time messaging component. This will enable connected members to network and interact directly with each other. This portal improvement forms part of the initiative’s commitment to igniting Africa’s creative industries. The MTF portal is a pan-African, film and television digital marketplace for information about all aspects of this creative industry....

MTN Uganda introduced its latest smartphone offerings with its partnership with TakeNow, offering its valued customers a wider range of choices. Through this strategic collaboration, MTN customers will now have access to an extensive selection of Tecno, Itel, and Infinix smartphones in the open market, coupled with the exclusive benefits of MTN Uganda’s renowned connectivity services. To further enhance this customer-centric initiative, MTN Uganda will be offering free data (1GB) every month throughout the repayment period, enabling customers to experience seamless connectivity and make the most of their smartphones....

Oraimo as a brand has made a name for itself in the Kenyan market and many other African countries for that matter. And it is pretty easy to see why. They have solid quality products at relatively affordable prices. First with cables and chargers and earphones and today, they offer almost anything you need in your home or smart life. From TWS to vacuum cleaners, blenders, and smartwatches, Oraimo quality oozes from almost all the products that the company finds itself in....

The tech scene advances really really fast and forms the backbone of most innovations in numerous other fields like Governance, Healthcare, Engineering, Entertainment, and so on. However, the mainstream media seems to only focus on the global tech leaders while emerging markets like Africa are seemingly forgotten about. It is, perhaps, in recognition of this that Kenyan tech publication, Gadgets Africa and the Nation Media Group have partnered to bring is the Vifaa Tech Festival, an expo that will allow consumers and brands to connect, showcase and usher in future technologies in the region....

Netflix launched a free plan in Kenya in September 2021 that allows people to enjoy Netflix ad-free on Android mobile phones. The free plan does not require any payment information and allows users to watch many of Netflix’s most popular series and films, as well as enjoy personalized recommendations, parental controls, and profiles (including kids). Yes, there is a catch in that, your catalog is limited and there are titles that are locked behind a paid subscription so if you like what you see, you must then upgrade to one of Netflix’s paid plans....

I can’t be the only one thinking the long-awaited Nokia flagship should have arrived earlier. According to the leaks before now, the Nokia 9 PureView does have five cameras on its back and one at the front bringing it to a total of six cameras (seven – if you were to include the TOF camera). This is the first smartphone with five back cameras and it intends to deliver more details than your average flagship or so it says....

A friend narrated how she went to a room and euphorically talked about her newly opened online diary. After her speech, everyone burst out laughing. It was a blonde joke. Privacy as an integral part of the internet? Unheard of. It is common knowledge that adversaries will, inevitably, steal from us. Anyone who dares dream otherwise is naive, or just dumb. The essence of the aforementioned story is not to show the internet’s openness or how it is the most public place of public places but rather to show that a permissible degree of human intelligence would save us from such embarrassing moments....

It has been about 2 years since I got the Redmi Watch 2 Lite and in this period, this watch has become my daily driver for a bit. While I have since switched to newer, better watches to don my wrists, every so often I go back to this watch and just marvel at how simple and functional it is. In this post, I revisit this old favorite and explore if there is still a place for it in 2023....

Admit it, Google’s recent announcement that Android Apps will be opened up to Chrome OS made you as giddy with excitement as we were when we heard about it. While not the messianic arrival of everybody’s favorite mobile OS -Android- on PC yet, the direction Google is taking definitely meets our approval. With these baby steps, it won’t be long now before official Android OS makes a debut on the more spacious PCs allowing for full use of mouse/touchpad and keyboard....

Have you ever made a call where you can barely hear the other person on the other end of the line? That used to be very common with 2G/3G networks, but now with super fast 4G LTE network becoming the default mobile standard, not only can you view Whatsapp pics and messages very fast, you will also be able to make crystal clear HD voice calls using what’s called VoLTE or Voice over Long-Term Evolution (VoLTE)....

Have you ever misplaced items like car keys, backpack, or wallet? With the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag+, you shouldn’t have to worry about retrieving lost or stolen. The Samsung Galaxy SmartTag+ is a smart device for locating lost objects. It’s a simple device with a button in the middle and a hole at the top. You can attach the device to your backpack’s keyring, your pet’s collar, or car keys. It can be activated by connecting the device to a Samsung smartphone and opening the SmartThings app on the phone....

If you’re a frequent shopper , you would understand how promos and coupon codes help to cut down your spending. And the struggle that comes with manually searching the internet for them. Definitely, a tool that helps you curate these and automatically apply them would be very useful. Welcome the Honey browser extension. This Honey extension is a free tool that helps online shoppers search the internet for the best prices....

Today, we will enlighten you about the different SD card standards that exist in the market. The Secure Digital (SD) card was first launched back in 1999. At the moment, SD cards come in various form factors, capacity types, speed classes, bus interfaces, etc. Let’s break down and explain each of these classifications. 1. Form Factor After the first SD card was introduced in 1999, the smaller version miniSD card came out in 2003....

In a rather embarrassing development for the Kenyan Government, a group of hackers calling themselves The Kurdish hackers – W4r10k, have managed to intrude several State websites and leaving a series of incomprehensible text on sites. The Ministry of ICT Cyber Security team was on Monday forced to take over the operations of multiple government websites after the hack. The hack resulted in denial of access to various websites including that for the Integrated Financial Management Information System....

E-Readers especially the Kindle device are making a big comeback. However, since the free Kindle app is now available on multiple devices including iOS and Android, you might be worried if it’s worth the purchase. Do you really need to invest between $90 to $300 on a Kindle? This article will cover the benefits of both the device and the app as well as show you which option might be the best for your current needs....

Microsoft has an optional service that lets Windows users test and experience the next Windows version before they release it for the public. This is called the Windows Insider Program . This service has a subscription in excess of 10 million users. In fact, these are users ranging from enthusiasts and Windows fans to professionals, all who are brought together by the desire to know what’s coming next. The target market for this program is users who like beta testing new software and early adopters....

Showmax, the streaming service owned by MultiChoice has just launched a new package by the name Showmax Pro . This new service that launched in Kenya and Nigeria yesterday (7th July 2020) will include live football matched from around the world. Showmax Pro will stream live all football matches from the English Premier League, Italian Serie A, Spanish La Liga, and the South African PSL. In addition to that, this new service will feature professional boxing matches, IAAF athletics, and other major marathon events....

Smile Uganda last Friday launched the MiFi4, its forth iteration of its iconic internet MiFi which customers use to access its country-wide 4G LTE network. The device comes with improved battery life and better signal quality. MiFi4 connects 8 devices simultaneously which means you have more devices that share the internet via wireless hotspot. Smile also says you can also make voice calls using SmileVoice to any number in Uganda at a local call rate of UGX224....

The mobile phone is central to a lot of African technological developments and with our computer glasses , we can pretty much do what anybody else does on a fully fledged computer. Much as we are not yet there, with today’s phone hardware and applications, one can take photos, write notes, set reminders, do calculations, communicate via text, voice, browse the web and much more – the very things that can be done on a PC, except for complex and computational intensive tasks that require a lot more memory....

The cost of living in Kenya continues to increase and this has come with its fair share of pinches from quarters that many didn’t expect. The cost of electricity has gone up considerably over the past few years and with the seeming lack of clarity on what exactly Kenyans are paying for when purchasing electricity tokens or settling their postpaid bills, frustration and confusion has been on the rise. Well, there might be a little-known solution thanks to an ingenious Kenyan web developer, Samir ....