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Around 2012-2013, owning the tablet was the trend for many reasons. Tablets came in with superior specifications to smartphones and people owned them because of their then-advanced specs. Nowadays, the popularity of tablets is slowly going down with people opting for smartphones. But as a smartphone owner, do you think you would achieve better results and performance with a tablet? Or perhaps the other way round? When should you buy a tablet instead of a smartphone?...

Creatively named Simba TV , a merger between Kampala Siti Cable Ltd (KSCL) and TVNXT, wants to sell internet alongside free TV using digital TV decoders. For UGX 75,000, one gets the decoder, installation and 1 free month of viewing using Simba TV. However, the Digital Cable TV provider doesn’t specify the number of channels that come bundled for a flat monthly subscription fee at UGX 15,000. Nonetheless do they delve into the details of the internet packages....

Not too long after the company introduced features like background blur during video calls and doubled support for participants in a video call to 50 people (bettering FaceTime’s 32 participants) on the Desktop version of its service, Microsoft is now turning to the mobile version of its telecommunications app. Microsoft is reportedly testing a new “Screen Sharing” feature that will allow users of Skype on mobile (Android and iOS) share their display with other participants in a video call....

Did you know you can easily turn your Roku TV into a digital photo frame for your Living room? Yes, you can now that do starting with Roku TV OS. 12.5 update with Photo stream. With this feature, you can create a screensaver of your Google Photos album such that you TV essentially displays your favorite memories of family and friends on the big screen. Previously, the way you could this was to cast photos from the Roku mobile app to your TV....

Summary After the rumours and leaks, the Tecno Boom J8 was finally released. For the first time in Uganda, Tecno launched a device. This was the first Tecno Launch/Event in Uganda. When we got the device, we indeed weren’t disappointed. The Boom J8 is the perfect replacement and upgrade for the J7. The RAM, Display, Music and Design were all upgraded to offer a fluid experience. It must be mentioned that the Boom J8 is indeed a music phone at an alarmingly affordable price....

The mid-range segment of the market is a very vibrant and interesting one. You no-longer have to spend flagship-money on a device to have a flagship experience. Today, Tecno has officially unveiled the Tecno Camon C11 and the C11 Pro and madeit available in the Kenyan market. This device is the predecessor to the Tecno Camon CX that was really well received in the market. Tecno Camon C11 Pro specifications. Display 6....

The Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona , the world’s largest exhibition for the mobile industry, has just concluded. This annual event gathers leading technology brands to unveil groundbreaking mobile, AI, and digital solutions innovations. At MWC 2025, TECNO showcased a range of AI-driven products, reinforcing its commitment to cutting-edge technology. The key launches included: CAMON 40 Series – AI-powered smartphones with One-Tap FlashSnap and advanced mobile imaging features. MEGABOOK S14 – The world’s lightest 14-inch OLED laptop, featuring AI-enhanced multitasking and Snapdragon® X Elite....

For the past few weeks, I have been seeing reports on community forums and social media on Kenyans having an issue accessing Telegram, the popular instant messaging platform. I use Telegram pretty frequently, but I was unaffected and I attributed the issue to server-side glitches on Telegram’s end, nothing too uncommon. That was until earlier this week when I too was affected. I stopped receiving messages from the work group chat but that resolved itself after a few hours....

Buying Bitcoin in Nigeria has become both easier and safer, thanks to a growing number of reputable platforms and evolving regulations. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced trader, choosing the right exchange or app is crucial for a smooth, secure experience. Below are the best, most current options for buying Bitcoin in Nigeria, each with a brief overview and key highlights. 1. Binance (P2P Marketplace) Binance is the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange and remains a top choice for Nigerians looking to buy Bitcoin....

Internet has over the years become increasingly vital in our day to day lives. Mobile broadband/LTE and Wi-Fi can be used to access the internet and perform activities requiring a data connection. Given the importance of Internet to our everyday lives and to IoT applications, here is the difference between two vital connections on the Internet, Wi-Fi and LTE. What is Wi-Fi? Wi-Fi is a wireless networking protocol that allows devices to communicate without internet cords....

The FinTech industry has made slow but steady progress in increasing the number of startups founded by women. HiPipo, together with other partners has prepared another epic hackathon for female innovators, developers, techpreneurs to leverage this chance to bring their ideas to life. In 2021, around six teams shared a prize share of USD 10,000 including other benefits that came with being a part of the event, hackathon, and the grand summit....

When building out your next project, you need to use illustrations to help make it stand out from the crowd. And while stock images are also an excellent option, they can get quite boring. However, sketching out illustrations is a lot of work. Especially when you don’t have a designer to help bring those creative processes to life. Luckily, we have several open-source projects designed to help users like you, get the best illustrations for your brand....

Do you have a Windows 10 device and are wondering what apps you MUST install? You may even wonder why these apps essential are considered essential. For the smooth running of your device plus for the security of the device, there are programs you need to install to ensure that that the problems your device encounters are limited. In this article, we shall discuss the top 10 essential programs you need to install on your Windows 10 device....

Smartphones, mobile data plans and mobile phones in general have significantly become affordable within Africa, a great contribution to the increase in mobile internet users on the continent. And while mobile data connections are getting faster all over the world with 40% of the world population having an internet connection, the speeds in Africa could still be wanting. As the 2018 Jumia Mobile Report indicated that 19 million Ugandans have access to the internet over the majority of 2017, making it a 44% penetration rate, and ranking the country as 15 th in internet usage across Africa – behind giants in Nigeria, Egypt, South Africa, and Kenya – a report from Speedtest Intelligence ranks Uganda 10th among the African countries with the fastest mobile internet speeds, 115th globally....

Online shopping has become a part of our everyday lives. Whether it’s buying clothes, paying for domains, Netflix, or gadgets, the internet has made it easier for us to pay for goods and services from the comfort of our homes. However, with online shopping comes the risk of credit card fraud and identity theft. Eversend’s Virtual USD VISA Card offers a solution to this problem by providing a secure and convenient way to shop online....

It’s is known that Google uses its apps and services (particularly Google Maps) to track users location. Google says it collects this information to improve its services. For instance, Google can suggest restaurants similar to the ones you’ve visited in the past. It also uses your location to determine the weather information it sends to your device. However, because there have been growing concerns from Google Maps users about location tracking and other privacy issues , Google decided to introduce the incognito mode for Google Maps....

Vivo has been on and on in the mid-range category so far this year and the story continues with the release of the Vivo S1. Joining the list of smartphones with an under-display fingerprint scanner in the mid-range category, the smartphone packs some decent specs to follow. This same smartphone was released as the Vivo Y7s in China so keep in mind that they are the same. Key Specs and Features 6....

Vodafone a British based globally renown telecom has in partnership with Afrimax Group officially launched it’s services in Uganda. The partnership will provide Ugandans with voice and data services under the brand Vodafone Uganda. The announcement was made on their new Uganda Facebook page and on their new Ugandan website . Under this partnership, Afrimax a 4G LTE telecommunications operator in sub saharan Africa, will be exploring more opportunities in the region....

Vodafone Uganda has announced its sponsorship in this year’s Top 100 Mid- sized companies survey. The leading 4G LTE telecom operator has taken deliberate steps to close the digital divide following its differentiated focus on the youth, young professionals and SMEs. The Micro, Small, Medium, Enterprises (MSMEs) are the engine of growth for the economic development, innovation, wealth creation of Uganda, according to the Uganda Investment Authority. The Top 100 survey is an initiative of KPMG and the Nation Media Group represented by Daily Monitor in Uganda; it has been conducted since 2009 in Uganda as well as in Kenya and Tanzania....

Imagine this scenario: you have your broadband router in the reading room and a smart HD TV in the living room. Your smart TV also isn’t wireless-enabled, so the only way that you can enjoy TV on it is to use an Ethernet cable from the router to the TV. The sight of the cable doesn’t look nice in your living room so you try to hide it. Well, here I am to introduce to you Powerline networking....