- WhatsApp is working on a new forthcoming feature that will remove the notification that is normally delivered to everyone in the group when you want to quit a group conversation. According to a screenshot posted by WABetaInfo, users will be notified differently if they attempt to leave a WhatsApp…
- Apple has high hopes for augmented reality, but delays and development issues have beset it. Already we have touched on Apple’s virtual reality headset or even AR / VR glasses on this website not once or twice, but the Cupertino firm has been hesitant to reveal these devices. As of the writing of…
- At the beginning of the year, the South Korean manufacturer released its top-of-line smartphones, and since then, it has been doing great. As of late, there have been some difficulties with its one product: the Samsung Galaxy S22 line. Fortunately, an update that might save your life has just been…
- Autochek, the Nigerian auto car vertical which recently bought out Cheki Africa, has acquired KIFAL Auto, Morocco’s top car classifieds platform, to launch into Morocco and drive its expansion into North Africa. This is Autochek’s first major expansion into North Africa in a move that is aimed at…
- Disney+, the streaming service from The Walt Disney Company has launched in South Africa. With over 1000 films, more than 1500 series and a slate of 200 exclusive Originals from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and general entertainment from Star, Disney+ offers fans the…
- Zuri Health, a digital healthcare startup has raised $1.3 million in seed funding for expansion across Africa to further build out its digital platform, grow its product offerings and launching operations in new markets. The $1.3 million round was closed from DOB Equity, Launch Africa and Founders…
- Bamba, a mobile-first enterprise software for micro-merchants in Africa, has secured $3.2m in seed funding to scale its app and build out its team. Venture capital firm 468 Capital led the round with participation from Presight Ventures, Jigsaw VC, and high profile angels Mato Peric, Leonard…
- Google has announced an additional 30,000 Android and Google Cloud training opportunities for aspiring and professional developers in Africa in partnership with Andela and Pluralsight. The program, in its 5th year in a row, will give developers access to carefully curated training content and hands…
- Instabug, an Egyptian software company that provides bug reporting, app performance monitoring, crash reporting, in-app chats, and user surveys for mobile apps has secured $46 million in Series B funding led by global software investor Insight Partners with participation from existing investor…
- Several of you may have noticed that some Airtel services were unavailable.Given that customers are often used to service outages from other carriers, this is one of the rare occasions when this issue has hit Kenya’s second-largest telco. According to a statement issued by Airtel Kenya,“We are…
- Google for Startups has announced that it has opened applications for the second cohort of the Black Founders Fund for Africa. Google has increased its commitment to qualified businesses by providing an additional $1 million in investment. Google for Startups is committing $4 million to 60…
- Instabug, the leading mobile monitoring, crash, and bug reporting solution for mobile teams, has raised $46 million in Series B funding led by global software investor Insight Partners and including existing investor Accel as well as new investors Forgepoint Capital and Endeavor. Instabug reached…
- Trying to secure a job can be very challenging for some people – in fact, many struggle to even get through to a face-to-face interview after submitting their job applications. If you are serious about your career, it is important to think ahead and prepare yourself so that you can improve your…
- Netflix is reportedly exploring launching live stream unscripted shows and stand up specials. Netflix will use the live stream for live voting competition series and talent contests such as its upcoming dance completion series “Dance 100 ” from the circle producer Studio lambert according to the…
- Cadillac revealed the pricing of their first electric vehicle (EV) , the Lyriq SUV. The vehicle comes with a stunning exterior design and a huge infotainment screen on the dash. The brand is known for their luxury vehicles such as the Cadillac Escalade, however, their first EV is competitively…
- Spotify is testibg a feature that lets select artists promote thriod pary NFT offerings on their profiles. The feature is currently available to a select group of users in the US and will be made available after a successful pilot. The company has reportedly selected American DJ Steve Aoki and the…
- Mercedes Benz have released a teaser today showing the upcoming generation of the GLC-Class compact SUV. The company released a photo showing the rear-end of the car. Since the GLC-Class will ride on the same MRA II platform as the new C-Class, its no coincidence that the two share a lot. Starting…
- Apple is looking at the display technology used by e-readers, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Still, he believes that this screen would be an excellent choice for folding iPhones. Ming-Chi Kuo, a well-known Apple ecosystem analyst, remarked about E-ink display technology on Twitter today. The…
- Google made a specific Pixel Tablet official a few days back at its I/O conference. This is an Android tablet that will benefit from optimized software. Indeed, Google will be in charge of tweaking numerous programs in the next months to ensure that they are fully compatible with its upcoming Pixel…
- ASUS is unveiling two new gaming laptops under the ROG banner on the heels of the less saturated market in this particular segment. From the announcement, we have two particular models: ultra-thin, light, and reversible, while the second is a beast that Intel and NVIDIA have overpowered. Let us get…
- Endeavor, a community of high-impact entrepreneurs has selected Michael Moreland, Justin Lorenzon, and Peter Bunor co-founders of Field Intelligence to join Endeavors Global Network of High Impact Entrepreneurs. Field Intelligence is the leading pharmaceutical supply chain provider within…
- Twitch co-founder Kevin Lin has raised $24 million for a web 3 media startup Metatheory. The San Francisco-based Metatheory will focus on making high-quality games and virtual worlds that leverage blockchain technologies such as non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The company officially opened its doors in…
- Not so much is known about Xiaomi’s next move. We know that a Xiaomi 12 Ultra model will be released to complete the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro line very soon than expected. The model might establish itself as one of the most amazing photophones on the market, according to multiple joint leaks in…
- Ventures Platform , a discovery fund that invests early in mission-driven founders has appointed a new Venture Partner – Dr. Dotun Olowoporoku expected to support Ventures Platform portfolio founders with investor relations, corporate governance, fundraising, international expansion, M&A and…
- This date would overlap with the start of Microsoft’s Build conference, geared at developers. Microsoft’s work on the first major upgrade to Windows 11 seems to be concluding. We discovered that the RTM (Release to Manufacturing) version of Windows 11 22H2 (also known as Sun Valley 2) would be…
- Incentro, an ICT service provider, has formed a strategic agreement with Monday.com to bring Monday’s work OS to the African market. Monday.com Work OS promises to increase an organization’s productivity and freedom of movement. Increasing team efficiency, saving time by automating workflows,…
- Many individuals desire that protects their privacy from all of the different trackers that are concealed on many of the websites out there. Microsoft Edge,the Chromium-based browser included with current versions of Windows, includes its own set of security features, including its own VPN. Here’s…
- Many individuals desire that protects their privacy from all of the different trackers that are concealed on many of the websites out there. Microsoft Edge,the Chromium-based browser included with current versions of Windows, includes its own set of security features, including its own VPN. Here’s…
- Kenya Medical Association (KMA) and Absa Bank Kenya have partnered to launch prepaid multi-currency smartcards. The cards serve as both membership identification and prepaid card, allowing doctors to make electronic payments and take advantage of additional financial incentives. Relationship…
- Kenya Medical Association (KMA) and Absa Bank Kenya have partnered to launch prepaid multi-currency smartcards. The cards serve as both membership identification and prepaid card, allowing doctors to make electronic payments and take advantage of additional financial incentives. Relationship…
- Android devices are well-known for their ease of installation of applications. However, this independence can cost you a fortune when spyware in unknown apps attacks and steals your data. Remove and disable bloatware applications. Scroll down to App Management in the Settings app on your Android…
- The Cairo Angels Syndicate Fund (CASF), a micro venture capital fund focused on early-stage startups in the Middle East and Africa, is delighted to announce its investment in FlexPay, a fintech startup. FlexPay is an online and offline payment platform that allows African retailers to offer their…
- Six African tech startups have been named among the 100 most disruptive Technology Pioneers of 2022 by the World Economic Forum (WEF), companies that are disrupting industries ranging from healthcare to retail and beyond. The WEF Technology Pioneers are early to growth-stage businesses from around…
- Rivian is an electric vehicle startup that builds the R1T pickup truck and the R1S SUV. It’s rise to fame was contributed by high profile backers like Amazon and Ford as well as its blockbuster IPO. When Rivian first got on the Nasdaq stock exchange, its value briefly topped $100bn with shares…
- Topship, a digital freight forwarding startup has raised a $2.5 million seed round from institutional and individual investors with a bid to aid African businesses export and import parcels and cargo to their customers, suppliers, and distributors worldwide. The funding was led by Flexport and…
- Safaricom is preparing M-PESA Junior Accounts for minors, we've learnt. Young people under the age of 18 will be able to use the mobile money program, which has proven popular in Kenya
- If the Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E standards continue to dominate the market in 2022, Wi-Fi 7 should start to emerge. Qualcomm has announced the first items that are compatible with the new standard, indicating its impending presence in businesses and our homes shortly With its fast speeds up to the 33…
- Chancen International (CI) a non-profit offering marginalised youth in Africa access to high quality skills development through ethical education financing has announced the first close for its $21 million Future of Work Fund (FWF). A significant move aimed at realizing African Union’s agenda…
- Every Major Tech announcement today is a few tiny brain games. Last week we had the famous Google I/O conference which happens every year. It is one of the largest conferences as it assembles various bright minds from around the globe together. It was not just about the developer’s thing or the new…
- WhatsApp has continued to add new features to its app while also improving current ones. The WhatsApp Status feature, which is similar to Facebook and Instagram Stories, is getting a makeover from the Meta-owned messaging app. Rich Link Preview is supported. WhatsApp is changing the way links show…
- Last week the popular[Google] Tech behemoth showcased its latest products that will arrive later in summer. In many regions of the world, the American company is finalizing the pricing of this latest Android smartphone today. Google made the highly anticipated Pixel 6a official a few days ago…
- The next smartwatch from the Korean manufacturer will be available in a luxury model with high-end materials. Although the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 has only been on the market for a few months, the company is already planning a follow-up with a new line of linked watches. Until now, little…
- Samsung’s future foldable smartphone is being crushed in a vise. The Galaxy Z Fold 4 reveals some details about its photography equipment after exposed design due to a considerable leak. Whether we’re talking about the Galaxy Fold, Galaxy Z Fold 2, or Galaxy Z Fold 3, Samsung has never put much…
- CDC Group, the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, has been formally renamed British International Investment (BII). Watch here. The name change was first announced by the UK’s Foreign Secretary, Rt Hon Liz Truss MP, in November and comes into effect on 4th April 2022. …
- Twiga Foods, a Kenyan B2B E-Commerce startup, has launched a new subsidiary focusing on modern and commercial farming. Twiga Fresh will scale up the efficient production of local horticultural staples such as onions, tomatoes, and watermelons, making it one of Africa’s largest single horticulture…
- Android Auto is getting a refresh. The new update is tailored towards the ever changing screen dimensions of new cars. The headlining feature is the split-screen view, it allows users to access multiple features at once. Drivers will now be able to glance at key features like navigation, media…
- Vodacom an African connectivity, digital and financial services company has introduced Linea, a watch which gives customers peace of mind knowing they are in a position to reach-out for assistance from a trusted contact when they need help the most. Launched under the “Connected by Vodacom” range,…
- Vodacom Tanzania PLC the country’s leading mobile operator and mobile financial services provider has signed a contract with The National ICT Broadband Backbone (NICTBB) worth USD 4.59 million that will allow the former to use the government owned fiber optics cable infrastructure to enhance…
- CEO Peter Ndegwa announced the launch of M-PESA GlobalPay powered by Visa Virtual Cards for international online payments at the unveiling of Safaricom’s FY 2022 results (ended March 30). The card should arrive by the end of June 2022. M-pesa has millions of users in the country, which means that…
- Netflix provides an abundance of episodes, movies, and mini-series. The only issue with Netflix is that its subscription is more expensive than that of other apps. You can select the best Netflix package for you, but you must pay for it. Here are some unique ways to get a Netflix subscription at a…
