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Following the bust up between Honorable Kato Lubwama and music promoter Bajjo, UCC has come out to announce that Spark TV program Koona has been suspended. The Uganda Communications Commission noted that during the program “Koona” that was aired on Friday 21st December 2018, and hosted by Miles Mr Rwamiti, Spark Television relayed live broadcasts of content that was contrary to the minimum broadcasting standards. Section 31 and paragraphs (a) (ii) and (iv) of the Fourth Schedule of the Uganda Communications Act 2013, prohibit broadcasters from broadcasting any program or content that directly or indirectly promotes hatred or a culture of violence and likely to incite and/or glorify violent behavior....

Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) on 7th June inaugurated Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) amid cyber security concerns on the international fora. As cyber crime rises exponentially, many organisations’ and individual infrastructure is liable to being comprised because of the simplest human errors. Everyday; new software vulnerabilities are found, the browser has become a distribution channel of stealthy and stubborn viruses. Many have been victimized, their privacy violated, their identity stolen, their wallets emptied....

UN’s Kampala based pulse lab is preparing to kick start intensive data analyses at the fully fledged innovations laboratory in Kampala, Uganda — the first of it’s kind in Africa. A Global Pulse team has worked in Kampala since the beginning of 2011 to foster partnerships between government, the United Nations and private sector, to understand information gaps and national priorities, identify potentially valuable data sources, and develop a strategic plan for solving local problems....

Smartphones with a pop-up selfie camera are not that common and they have a relatively small market that is often accustomed by high pricing. This is where the Vivo V15 comes in, it was released as a cheaper variant of the Vivo V15 Pro . With the price reduction comes a downgrade in features just as it is with smartphones, although a few specs still remain the same. However, a few things are out of place here such as the presence of a MicroUSB port and Bluetooth 4....

There has been steady progress in the African FinTech space with more companies and startups getting involved over the years. Wasoko , is another African e-commerce startup leveraging innovative technology to transform the informal retail supply chain. Wasoko has recently announced the official launch of the “Wasoko Innovation Hub” in partnership with the Zanzibar government. Let’s get to see more details. What is Wasoko? The company is basically a startup that connects small shops to the e-commerce industry....

Customizing the days and time slots you’re available gives you full control of your time. Business Scheduling Software is a widely used technology, and many people are seeking time-saving, reliable software solutions with blocked time settings, branding, and links. Calendly comes in handy to fill the gap. What is Calendly? Calendly is a Software as a Service (Saas) platform that allows people to schedule meetings and events at a mutually workable time without the need for back-and-forth emails....

HDMI is the most popular multimedia interface and you can find it on monitors, TVs, projectors, consoles and other accessories around you. However, as ubiquitous as HDMI ports are, devices with a small form factor that you would love to play media from like smartphones, tablets and some laptops don’t have them. This is where HDMI Alternate Mode (or HDMI Alt Mode) comes in, it provides an alternative means of connecting to HDMI ports of your home or office appliance....

Have you ever found yourself in a remote location with no access to cellular reception? You may have felt disconnected from the world and unable to communicate with loved ones or coworkers. This is where satellite text messaging comes into play. Satellite text messaging is a technology that allows people to send and receive messages from anywhere in the world, regardless of whether there is cellular coverage or not. In this blog post, we will dive into what satellite text messaging is, how it works, and its benefits and limitations....

The Ultra-wideband, also known as, UWB technology has been around for some time but its inclusion in the iPhone 11 (and the Apple Watch 6 ) gave it a popularity boost. Many smartphone manufacturers are now paying keen attention to it. So what is the UWB technology? What are its advantages? How does it work? Let’s look at that in this article. Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Explained It is a wireless communication protocol that uses radio waves, similar to Bluetooth and WiFi....

The USB port on a PC is one of the most vital features in regards to sharing files and connecting peripherals among others. Another important aspect in terms of sharing files is Networking. The USB over Ethernet feature is basically a combination of USB port and networks. What is USB over Ethernet? Also known as USB over Network or USB over IP. This is a software solution allowing you to redirect USB devices over a network....

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)....

What’s in a name? Everything. “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet”. William Shakespeare in his romantic play Romeo and Juliet seems to disagree. But not when you are playing on the internet. Unless you are using an App on Android or iOS platforms, everything on the internet has a domain name. This is your address that users are going to type in their web browsers to access your website or web App....

The introduction of the WhatsApp call and video features was received with a lot of excitement from users. It meant that users no longer have to spend so much on airtime just to make those long calls. Update : As of Tue, 25th, Oct 2022, some users are reporting downtime for Whatsapp text and voice calls. Downdetector has received more than 2,000 reports from users in Japan, Indonesia, Uganda, Zambia, Chile, Germany and more countries....

In general, smartphone shipment has been on a decline for a while now and the premium segment is not immune to this development. A number of factors contribute to the current decline in the sales of premium smartphones lately. According to a report from Counterpoint, the premium smartphone shipment for the 1st quarter of this year had an 8 percent decline. Moreso, there was a 5 percent decline in the total shipment of smartphones for the first quarter of the year....

WinRAR is a data-compression, encryption, and archiving tool for Windows that opens RAR and ZIP files. Compatible with many other file formats. WinRAR is one of the most iconic pieces of software out there, not because it’s useful or instrumental but because of its famous 40-day trial period that never expires. It lets you compress and unpack any file in a very easy, quick, and efficient way. WinRAR is a trialware file archiver utility for Windows, developed by Eugene Roshal ....

The Regulation of Interception of Communications Act of 2010 provides for registration of existing SIM cards. From the 1st of March 2012 all new and existing mobile phone numbers were to be registered to be activated on any mobile network in Uganda. SIM card registration was intended to help law enforcement agencies to identify the mobile phone SIM card owners, track criminals who use phones for illegal activities and curb other negative incidents such as; loss of phone through theft, nuisance/hate text messages, fraud, threats and inciting violence among others....

USB-C was designed to be the universal de facto connector standard for delivering power and data to, from and between devices. You can see it on the latest smartphones, and laptops with increasing adoption by more device manufacturers. From high-end smartphones to budget ones, high-end laptops to budget ones, TVs and monitors. USB-C ports are popping off everywhere. USB-C is a reversible connector in the sense that there is no wrong end and it is also symmetrical being that anyhow you plug it, it still goes in....

Technically, all electronic devices, gadgets and appliances (smartphones, tablets, TVs, etc.) with a screen/display emits blue light — which has an adverse effect on your vision and the way you sleep. Reducing the amount of blue light emitted from the screen of your gadgets not only helps you work better (particularly at night) but also helps you sleep better. Majority of smartphone manufacturers are increasingly adding support for “Blue Light Filter” on their products as a built-in feature, and it’s already quite popular....

Wyze has produced some of the best budget-friendly security cameras. Since 2017 when they released the Wyze cam version 1, the company has continuously iterated on its two popular security cameras; the Wyze cam and Wyze Cam Pan. Now in its 3rd iteration, the Wyze Cam Pan arrives with a complete redesign , twice the amount of tilt and weather resistance which makes it suited not just for indoors, but also the outdoor all for just $34 ....

This is why many privacy-conscious persons are not comfortable with the compulsory phone number sign-up requirements. In as much as Telegram has been allowing users to hide their phone numbers, having to give it out in the first place was not confidence-inspiring. You will now be able to create an account and use Telegram without needing to give out your real SIM card information. The key word here is real, so let’s get to it....