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WhatsApp is exploring ways for you to connect with the businesses that matter to you. The social media platform, that boasts of over a billion users daily, is currently building and testing new tools through a closed pilot program that will see businesses gain traction on the site. This will make it easier for people to communicate with businesses that matter to them. The move is directed to make a distinction between an app for individuals, and that for businesses – with an end result of monetizing the latter....

Windows have just announced plans to release what it calls the Windows 11 SE . This new Windows 11 edition is said to be a lighter version of the Windows 11 OS released by Microsoft weeks ago. But unlike Windows 11, The new Windows 11 edition will ship exclusively on low-cost laptops that are built for the K-8 education market. And even though Microsoft didn’t say what the “SE” stands for, we’re guessing it stands for Student edition or School edition....

Xiaomi is at it again with another set of its insanely popular and cheap True Wireless Earbuds . I am a big fan of Xiaomi’s TWS earbuds and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 also known as Redmi AirDots 2 . These Earbuds were released in 2020 and they succeed the basic Redmi AirDots. Now, brace up for a lot of confusion when comes to the way Xiaomi brands its products....

KAMPALA – MTN Uganda has unveiled a unique one-of-a-kind solution which will see Africell customers top-up airtime and data bundles from any MTN Mobile Money agent countrywide. You can now buy Africell airtime and data bundles from any MTN mobile money agent. Africell customers have for the longest time faced with the sad truth of limited access to airtime, especially in far-flung areas. On the other hand, MTN Uganda has one of the widest mobile money agent footprints in the country....

The announcement was made by Gerald Abila, the Barefootlaw founder on his Facebook account. This will further extend legal services to those with basic phones that aren’t internet enabled. How it works Simply join Ureport by typing “Join” and send to 8500 and follow prompts, after joining, you can then start using BarefootLaw by typing keyword “Law”, your question and send to 8500. The service is absolutely free of charge and you can send as many SMS as you wish....

The service is available at netflix.com/watch-free and is only available through a computer or Android smartphone/tablet. Apple’s iOS browsers such as Safari are not supported yet according to Netflix Help page (I tried playing on my iPad Air 3rd Gen Safari browser and it worked!). Netflix has added about 10 of its Original movies and series including the Oscar-nominated Two Popes and horror thriller Bird Box . Here’s a full list of the TV shows and films available to watch for free:...

Five startups will win a combined total of over fifty thousand dollars in funding at the PIVOT East finalists conference. The five startups will be selected from 25 finalists who will pitch to a rich audience of investors and industry stakeholders on 24th and 25th June. The venue for the conference will be Panari Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. Since 2011, m:lab East Africa has organized annual editions of PIVOT East, an annual pitching conference for startups with mobile technology based businesses....

It might be presumptuous of me, but I believe our readers are as glued to their smartphone devices as I am to mine. When you disregard the major brand names, you can own yourself a smartphone for as low as $50 and below. You don’t believe? Have a look at the 10 cheapest smartphones in Uganda with specs and price . Given the ridiculously low price, it shouldn’t come as a surprise to say that these are definitively not 4G LTE smartphones....

Google has just had one of its most momentous events of the year that no one really expected. Google I/O was held on May 11 and what would typically be a developer convention where Google outlines its plans for the year, turned out to be the launch of a few devices. The rumored Pixel Watch was made official, and the new Pixel Buds Pro, and the Google Pixel 6a were also unveiled....

Many have named 2013 as the “year of social media!” Whereas tweeting or facebooking that update may be dead simple, the repercussions of a social media fail may be immensely negative. On social media controversy sells like hot cake. In fact, a controversial story will make rounds across the internetz before the truth gets its boots on. Here, are the caricatures, tweets and pictures I found most treacherous! Kanye West says he’s the next Nelson Mandela… Maybe he is, let’s stick him in jail for 27 years just to make sure....

When I finally get around to buying a smartphone, it’s kind of a big deal. I am not made of money, you see. My smartphone is my mobile office, my book reader, my camera and everything in between. And as I tend to use my smartphones for an extended period (>3 years) it’s in my best interests that it lasts longer and performs optimally. If this statement resonates with you as it does with me, here are some of the best ways to keep your smartphone in tip-top shape....

When you log in to Twitter on your smartphone or PC, you are greeted by a series of content on the homepage. This contents that fill up your Twitter homepage (otherwise known as “Timeline” , or “TL” for short) is made of tweets and retweets from people/accounts you follow, suggested contents, and a summary of the most interesting Tweets from from your timeline (labeled as “ In case you missed it “)....

To be or not to be… into social media automation solutions? This kind of question can be asked by each and every marketer – and there is no universal answer to that. Social media automation tools are becoming increasingly more popular. They can make your work easier and more effective, and when you get some of your tasks automated, you can spend more time on other social media activities. There are many social media automation tools that you can use in your everyday work....

Normal computers users don’t bother looking inside their computer to find out which processor is running their devices. That’s all fine if all all you need a laptop or desktop that just gets you sending email, playing music, watching videos, editing documents or Facebooking. But computer enthusiasts who use their computers to play games, do video editing/encoding or run specialized applications will be picky on which processor runs their computer....

You’ve probably heard of the possibility of people to watch episode after episode of, say, Game of Thrones back to back, with zero ads and no lag time. In case you want to watch series and movies wherever and whenever you want without ads, Showmax is the way to go. You no longer need to buy piles of CDs and DVDs, or pay to download videos in order to have access to the latest in entertainment....

The growth of technology has enabled the rise of entrepreneurship in Uganda. The last 10 years have seen a rise in the number of young entrepreneurs than has ever been recorded even though most of the growth isn’t particularly documented. Technology hubs, business incubation centers have sprouted in the city and have become a habitat for many young entrepreneurs. Unfortunately, many more entrepreneurs don’t get the chance to access the services these hubs and business incubation centers offer and neither do they even get any support or help in their journey....

Contrary to what we had published earlier , the AddmayaIPO in the true sense of an IPO isn’t happening today. Instead the film and design company has announced a new website and reel that are modern and refined to capture the company’s achievements in Film, TV and Design. Teased as the #addmayaIPO, the Improved Portfolio Online is an expression of what they stand for and showcases the breadth of the work they’ve done since inception....

There are online tasks that you do that require a lot of data. These tasks include downloading files, running updates of your phones and computers and also updating anti viruses among others. The normal daily 100 MB or 200 MB aren’t great for such a task. That’s why most of us opt for the midnight data bundle. I have been using this trick for quite some time. Usually, I sleep in the day so that am fresh to perform some internet tasks between midnight and about 3 AM....

Apple AirDrop is a native feature in iOS and OS X that lets users share data from one device to another . It lets you quickly transfer files between iPhones , iPads, and Macs without using wi-fi or cellular data. Today, we are going to see 5 ways how to fix your device in case you can’t use the feature well or having challenges. With AirDrop, you can wirelessly send your photos, videos, websites, locations, and more to other nearby devices and Mac computers (iOS 7, iPad 13, OS X 10....

The incumbent 970 EVO SSD from Samsung has always held a dominant position as the fastest budget NVMe SSD. That position was further cemented with the introduction of the 970 EVO Plus which was announced in April of 2019. Samsung claims that the newer Plus version comes with performance increases of 57% above its predecessor. Design and Specs The 970 EVO Plus is equipped with V5 flash which provides performance improvements of up to 3....