Have you ever wanted to stream movies or listen to music stored on your computer to your Samsung, Sony or LG smart tv without the internet? You probably have. Most Smart Tvs come with very limited storage — a few GBs — you’ll most likely store your media elsewhere for instance on an external hard drive, a NAS box or your computer. To play that media on the big screen, both your smart tv and computer have to be DLNA/UPnP-certified....
Getting started with Network-Attached Storage (NAS) is quite easy, likewise realizing the importance of owning one for personal or business purposes. Picking the best NAS for home use or office and business purposes can, however, get overwhelming and confusing atimes. Not so overwhelming though, as the network attached storage (NAS) device ecosystem is dominated by two “big boys” in the industry: Synology and QNAP. When you go on the internet searching for the best NAS for home use, or for any purpose at all, there’s 99....
Summary Like we said in our first impressions with the Tecno H6 , we believe that it is Tecno’s 2014 early Christmas present to all Tecno fans. We have not seen a mid-range budget phone packed with a lot of power features and functionality like the H6. With really good specs, a premium design, an entertainment and a good enough battery, the H6 makes a really good deal for a smartphone....
TECNO Mobile, a leading smartphone brand in Africa, has opened its first-ever flagship store in Uganda at the Arena Mall. This exciting launch marks a new chapter for TECNO, offering Ugandan customers a unique and immersive experience in the world of mobile technology. Whether you’re looking for the latest TECNO smartphones or a wide range of accessories, the store has it all, along with friendly and knowledgeable staff to answer your questions....
Some of the specs for this device include: Screen : 6.4-inch, AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with 1080 x 2340 pixel resolution Processor : MediaTek Helio P22 Processor and PowerVR GE8320 GPU Internal storage: 128GB built-in storage space (upgradable to up to 256GB via MicroSD) RAM : 6GB RAM Rear camera : Triple 16MP + 8MP + 2MP AI rear camera Selfie camera : 32MP AI selfie camera OS : Android 9 Pie with HIOS 5....
Tecno has finally released its latest flagship smartphone, the Tecno Phantom Z in Nigeria. The most anticipated device from the Chinese vendor that solely operates in Africa was first released in Kenya in June. Tecno made the announced through their Twitter account. Unveiling the amazing Tecno Phantom Z for the first time in Nigeria pic.twitter.com/eosK49aURq — Tecno Mobile Nigeria (@TecnoMobileNG) August 5, 2014 The Phantom Z is just 7.8mm thin with a 5....
After quite a busy 2017 with multiple device launches, Tecno isnt going any slower this 2018 with their first device launch this January. Tecno will be launching the Camon CM ; their first device with an 18:9 aspect ratio. We have seen a teaser video on YouTube and social media posts confirming the same. Many of the phones we have today have a 16:9 aspect ratio giving the a particular form factor....
With a few hours to swearing in of the Ugandan Presidential elect, Social Media (Facebook, Twitter and Whatsapp) has been blocked. Ugandan Telecoms posted on their Social Media channels defending their position as having been directed UCC the governing body and also in line the Uganda Communications Act. MTN Uganda is quoted saying: In line with the requirement of its license specifically article 7.4 that requires MTN to provide assistance to government in the event of an emergency or crisis related to National Security, the Uganda Communications Commission has issued a directive to shut down all social media platforms immediately until otherwise advised by government....
As part of Telkom Kenya’s Ksh 1 Billion network expansion and optimization program , the third largest Telco in Kenya is carrying out upgrades to its infrastructure in five major towns in Kenya. Along with this upgrade, expansion of services such as their IP Core to 100Gigabit, up from the current 30Gigabit will also be carried out in a bid to provide better internet experiences to its users. The planned upgrade will be carried out in the following towns;...
The foldable smartphones from Huawei and Samsung were one of the most anticipated tech gadgets of the year. Both devices were unveiled about 2 months ago and while no major complaints have surfaced (so far) about Huawei’s first foldable smartphone experiment, many individuals have come out to share their (not-so-good) experiences with the Samsung Galaxy Fold smartphone. The device is currently available on pre-order but Samsung has sent out a limited number of the flagship device as review units to several media outlets, reviewers and tech journalists....
Autopilot has been used in the aerospace industry for decades now with resounding success. Flying is now the safest mode of transportation we have around, and while this cannot be attributed to autopilot alone, it is rather obvious that taking away human error from the equation inevitably leads to safer flights. Driver-less cars are said to be the future in the automotive industry and if the videos of pioneering semi-autonomous cars maneuvering their way away from crashes is anything to go by, they could prove safer than us humans behind the wheel....
Last year, when the Broncos were miserably beaten by the Sea Hawks at the contentious Super Bowl finals, Twitter went awash with streams of 140 characters about the heist. There was this particular tweet that was regurgitated by hundreds, it was remarkably sarcastic. It pronounced of how the losing team’s “Super Bowl Champions” orange t-shirts were destined for the flea markets in Uganda. As a matter of fact, the t-shirts (amongst several second hand garments) would not only be destined to Uganda but also other developing countries....
Imagine a prepaid card that helps you pay for groceries, clothing, fuel, utility bills, restaurant bills, and almost everything at Visa merchants, without the need for a bank account, yet incurring zero costs. That is the Shell EasyGo fuel card. Vivo Energy Uganda, the company that distributes and markets Shell-branded fuels and lubricants, just launched this ground-breaking Visa-enabled fuel card. The card is called EasyGo because it will deliver ultra-convenience to motorists and shoppers as it allows them to budget and plan for their expenditure, monitor and track usage, get discounts for their purchases and earn usage rewards on a secure platform....
Smartphone vendors are currently on an arms-race to zap the most biggest specs into your smartphone each year while neglecting the most important part — the thing that powers your phone. The best that we have come so far is creating batteries that at most give you an all-day charge. But what if you don’t need the battery at all? Researchers at the University of Washington have invented a cellphone that requires no batteries at all to work....
The Android 10 operating system was officially unveiled back in September 2019 and many devices have been updated since . Granted, there are still a few outliers devices that expect to get updated within Q2 of 2020 but for the most part, Android 11 is here. True to Android’s annual development cycle, the focus is already shifting to the next version of Android. We have seen a few very early builds of the next version of Android (the Android 11) and we are beginning to have a rough idea of what the next version of Android has in store....
Booking flights the old way (physically) in Nigeria or anywhere else is a whole lot of stress. Especially as airlines have not gotten their processes to be smooth and easy. Hence, the availability of easier alternatives in important. This is why airlines and third-parties companies have provided platforms to book flights online in Nigeria easily. This post compiles up to nine platforms that lets you book flights online in Nigeria. These platforms range from the airline websites themselves to third-party aggregators....
Smart wireless voice-enabled speakers are increasing becoming yet another accessory Tech giants want us to add to our homes. The so-called virtual personal assistant (VPA) speakers are voice-controlled Artificial Intelligence(AI) powered devices which are pretty much like your convention voice speakers, except this time come with beefed up specs and do tricks that your ordinary speakers can’t do. The speakers can be voice-activated and controlled to perform trivia tasks such as play Music, read news, weather information, make calendar appointments, order for products online, play games and answer general questions like how far the earth is from the moon....
Uganda’s home internet landscape in 2025 is more competitive, affordable, and diverse than ever. Whether you’re a remote worker, streamer, gamer, or business owner, there’s a package tailored for you. Here’s the ultimate guide to all the top providers, their packages, prices, features, and who they’re best for. Fiber to Home Internet (FTTH) Fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) is a broadband internet technology that delivers high-speed internet access to customers through fiber optic cables....
The local smartphone market in Kenya is a rather vibrant one. Of course, we have big players like Apple and Samsung but for the most part, the underdogs reign supreme. According to the latest data from Statcounter, Transsion’s TECNO and Infinix collectively account for up to 33% of the Kenyan smartphone. Other players like Oppo aren’t doing badly either. In recent times, we’ve seen Oppo’s sister company, Vivo, making inroads into the Kenyan market with devices like the V19 and the V19 Pro....
Vodafone Uganda has introduced a whole new data bundle lineup for the daily, weekly and monthly bundles that have everyone talking. They have also introduced what they call Add-on bundles, which we will explain in a bit. As we get crunching those numbers to work out how the new data bundles differ from the old, and whether or not you will be getting a good deal, we will meanwhile show you the new data plan....
