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14/02/2025

in Talks to Acquire South Korean Chip Innovator

💡Meta aims to gain access to FuriosaAI’s expertise and technology, and a competitive edge in AI hardware development.
💡Move part of Meta’s strategy to develop proprietary AI hardware

Meta is in talks to acquire South Korean AI chip startup FuriosaAI, a move aimed at reducing reliance on Nvidia.

14/02/2025

Show Love to Your Future Self with LOOP

💕In the month of love, we often focus on expressing affection for others. But what about showing love to yourself and your financial future?

Show love to your future self with LOOP FLEX and LOOP Invest—flexible spending and smart investments for financial wellness this Valentine's.

14/02/2025

No iPhone? No Problem! Apple TV+ Now Available on Android Devices

🍿The app is now available for download on Google Play Store, compatible with Android phones, tablets, and foldable devices running Android 10 or newer.

Apple TV+ is now accessible on Android phones and tablets, providing users with acclaimed original series and films

14/02/2025

Kenya government to receive approximately Ksh 7.7 billion from Safaricom in interim dividend after board approval.

Safaricom has mainatined its interim dividend at Ksh 0.55 per share despite profit declines and Ethiopian currency challenges.

13/02/2025

Doge Under Fire: Legal Battles Erupt Over Alleged Unauthorized Data Access

💥Outcome of these lawsuits could have significant implications for federal data privacy practices and the extent of access granted

The Trump administration faces legal action for granting DOGE access to federal workers' personal data, sparking privacy fears

12/02/2025

Apple Ditches Baidu, Teams Up with Alibaba for iPhone AI

🌟Decision was influenced by Alibaba’s vast troves of personal data on users’ shopping and payment habits, which could help train models and deliver more customized services.

Apple collaborates with Alibaba to roll out AI features for iPhone users in China, aiming to boost sales in the competitive Chinese market.

12/02/2025

WhatsApp to Introduce Role Labels for Group Chats

💡Once available, this feature could help improve group communication and reduce confusion about each participant’s responsibilities.

WhatsApp is developing a new feature allowing group chat members to be assigned custom role labels, as it is currently in testing.

12/02/2025

Google has been swiftly integrating Gemini, its own AI model, into most of its services like Gmail to help users streamline.

12/02/2025

Jeep Owners Furious Over Ads That Appear Everytime Their Car Stops

▶️Pop-ups hijack the screen at every stop, forcing them to constantly close ads to access essential functions.
▶️Explanation has done little to quell the dissatisfaction among drivers.

Stellantis, the parent company of Jeep, has introduced full-screen pop-up advertisements on its vehicles' infotainment systems.

12/02/2025

Kenya’s entertainment and media industry is projected to grow at an annual rate of 5.2%, surpassing pre-pandemic levels and positioning the country as one of the key players in Africa’s digital economy.

The most remarkable aspect of Kenya digital media boom is the rapid growth in internet advertising, projected to grow at CAGR of 17.4%.

11/02/2025

Gemini AI Can Now Watch YouTube for You and Generate Summaries

🏖️Imagine planning a trip where Gemini not only provides flight information but also summarizes YouTube reviews of your destination. All within the same AI-driven platform

Google's Gemini 2.0 Flash enhances user experience by analyzing YouTube videos and generating summaries for you.

10/02/2025

Drama as Flaqo Slams OPPO for Unpaid Work, OPPO Sues AIfluence

✨Situation took unexpected turn when Flaqo’s legal team discovered AIfluence had seemingly abandoned its physical office, effectively making pursuit of payment challenging.

OPPO Kenya has sued AIfluence over unpaid influencer fees after content creator Flaqo called out OPPO for delayed compensation.

10/02/2025

Airtel Money, M-Pesa to Enable Seamless Payments

✨ Airtel Money subscribers will soon enjoy full interoperability with M-Pesa users as the company prepares to open its cash tills and paybill

This move will close a gap that has existed since 2022 when Airtel Money users were allowed to pay into Safaricoms

10/02/2025

DCI Facebook and X Accounts Hacked By Cryptocurrency Scammers

🚨 The DCI has launched what they describe as a "scrupulous interrogation" into the criminal activity, vowing to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Kenya’s DCI fell victim to hackers who hijacked its Facebook and X accounts to promote cryptocurrency scams earlier this evening.

07/02/2025

Rogue App or Safe? Unmasking Android System SafetyCore

⚠️This app will quietly install itself automatically on your phone, and is causing a lot of controversy. But is it a bad or good app?

Android System SafetyCore enhances security and moderates sensitive content on Android devices. Learn what it does, and how it works

07/02/2025

Slim Smartphones Are Back in 2025 – But Should We Care?

⌚️It’s a throwback to the early 2010s when manufacturers raced to see who could make the thinnest device possible. Thin phones were all the rage—until the trade-offs became painfully obvious.

Slim smartphones are making a bold comeback in 2025, after years of bigger, heavier devices with monster batteries.

06/02/2025

DeepSeek Banned in Australia and Texas Over Security Concerns

⚠️This move aligns Australia with countries like Italy and Taiwan, which have also prohibited DeepSeek due to 'privacy and security concerns'.

Australia and Texas have banned the Chinese AI app DeepSeek from government devices, citing national security concerns over data privacy.

06/02/2025

Opera Launches New Web Browser Designed For Users’ Mental Well-Being

🔸Initiative addresses the growing concern over digital overwhelm, aiming to transform the browsing experience into a more serene and focused activity.

Opera, the Norway-based company renowned for its innovative web browsers, has unveiled Opera Air, a new browser.