While data-based messaging services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, iMessage, and Rich Communication Services (RCS) have grown in popularity, most Kenyans continue to use Short Message Service (SMS). Despite its 160-character limit, this tried-and-true messaging service remains a popular and reliable means of communication. A valuable tool in today’s diverse communication landscape, SMS works seamlessly on […]

In the tech industry, the need for skilled workers is growing at a remarkable pace. As a result, more programmes teach people how to get better at different aspects of technology. These training programmes will give people the skills and information they need to succeed in their chosen tech field.  The courses cover a wide […]

In a landmark initiative, the United Nations (UN) commemorates the first International Day of Clean Energy on January 26, 2024. The focus of this inaugural day is to raise awareness, engage global citizens, and encourage leaders to embark on a just, inclusive, and equitable transition towards clean energy solutions. Aiming for a Sustainable Future The […]

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has received a substantial donation from De Lorenzo SpA, an industry-leading Italian firm that focuses on didactic equipment for technical and vocational training in the areas of Robotics, Machine Automation, Process Control, and Factory Automation. A thousand (1000) E-Learning Solutions developed by De Lorenzo will be donated to […]

In today’s world, technology is an unending tool and skill everyone must possess to connect globally and fit into a fast-rising society. While there are many tech skills available today, UI/UX, or Product design, is one of the most in-demand skills as it cuts across all spheres of human endeavour. In an interview with Techpression, […]

Airtel Kenya, a subsidiary of Airtel Africa, intends to enhance its network coverage by adding 349 additional locations by the end of the year.  The company says it plans to install another 300 locations so it can keep up with the rising demand for data services throughout the nation.  Airtel Kenya’s current network architecture consists […]

WhatsApp is adding a new feature that will let users share their screens with each other during a video call. WABetaInfo, a blog that reports on WhatsApp, says that this screen-sharing function is not yet available to all users.  However, some beta testers who have downloaded the latest version of WhatsApp from the Google Play […]

Founder of ChatGPT and CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman, has compared the impact of AI on education to that of calculators, stating that while AI tools will revolutionize education, they will not replace the process of learning itself. Altman defended the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in education during a talk at Keio University […]

The competition to make the best VR or AR product has begun, marking the start of a new age. The AI war is still going on, and we’ve moved on to a new phase. This is how technology grows. Apple’s Vision Pro is a new spatial computer that has sent shock waves through the tech […]

Amazon’s “Project Kuiper,” an alternative internet service that competes with SpaceX Starlink, includes a trio of satellite receivers that were just announced. Project Kuiper is Amazon’s low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite network designed to provide high-speed, low-cost Internet access to areas currently not reached by conventional means. Project Kuiper’s 3,236 satellites in LOI will do this (LEO). […]

OpenAI has announced that, through the recently introduced Whisper API, it is now enabling third-party developers to include ChatGPT in their products and services. Using this tool will be far less expensive than using its current language models. The company released the open-source Whisper speech-to-text model in September 2022. The Whisper API is a hosted […]

AV-Test Institute, an impartial IT security company, estimates that there will be over 1.2 billion malware pieces online in 2023. The organization discovers 450,000 new viruses and possibly dangerous apps daily. Scammers and hackers use such apps to steal funds and personal information or use your online identity. These virus prevention tips can prevent you […]

Welcome to February and a reminder of Valentine’s Day. It’s that time of year when love is shown in small but meaningful ways, such as buying gifts, saying lovely things, or taking someone on a luxurious vacation. February brings feelings, compassion, gestures, and the chance to be a better companion to your spouse, a friend […]