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OPPO Find N5 review: This is what a foldable should feel like
26/06/2025

OPPO Find N5 review: This is what a foldable should feel like

I’ve tested just about every major foldable phone on the market. From Samsung’s Z Fold and Z Flip series to Huawei’s Mate X line, I’ve had the chance to put them all through their paces. And yet, despite all the marketing hype around foldables, none of them convinced me to actually switch fr...

African startups can now jump into the global D-Prize Competition for a chance at a $20 000 grant
16/06/2025

African startups can now jump into the global D-Prize Competition for a chance at a $20 000 grant

TL;DR The D-Prize Competition is offering up to US$20,000 to startups that can scale proven solutions to poverty-related challenges in areas like health, agriculture, energy, and education. Applications are open until 29 June 2025, and are open to early-stage ventures under 18 months old that have r...

Safaricom Hook and Power Learn Project train 300 youth in software development to tackle Africa’s tech talent gap
16/06/2025

Safaricom Hook and Power Learn Project train 300 youth in software development to tackle Africa’s tech talent gap

TL;DR Safaricom Hook and Power Learn Project trained 300 youth from all 47 Kenyan counties in front-end and back-end development through a 16-week program. The training emphasized hands-on projects, hackathons, and mentorship to prepare participants for real jobs in tech. PLP runs a Talent Hub to co...

TECNO strengthens its grasp on African football by backing CAF through 2027
16/06/2025

TECNO strengthens its grasp on African football by backing CAF through 2027

TL;DR TECNO has extended its partnership with CAF to become the Official Global Partner for AFCON 2025 in Morocco and AFCON 2027 in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The deal gives TECNO broader media and digital rights, allowing it to engage directly with Africa’s youth through football and technology...

Anker is recalling over 1.1 million PowerCore 10000 power banks due to fire and burn risks
16/06/2025

Anker is recalling over 1.1 million PowerCore 10000 power banks due to fire and burn risks

TL;DR Anker is recalling over 1.1 million PowerCore 10000 (model A1263) power banks sold in the U.S. due to fire and burn risks. The recall follows 19 reported incidents of overheating, fires, and minor injuries linked to faulty lithium-ion batteries. You can check if your unit is affected by lookin...

GoVote and Open Institute team up to make your voice count in African democracy
10/06/2025

GoVote and Open Institute team up to make your voice count in African democracy

TL;DR GoVote and the Open Institute have partnered to boost civic education and participation in East and West Africa. The partnership combines GoVote’s voter empowerment work in Nigeria with the Open Institute’s grassroots efforts in Kenya. They aim to provide tools and knowledge for citizens a...

iOS 26 is finally here with a new sassy Liquid Glass redesign
10/06/2025

iOS 26 is finally here with a new sassy Liquid Glass redesign

TL;DR iOS 26 introduces a new "Liquid Glass" design that brings a cleaner, more dynamic look across the system with translucent panels and adaptive layouts. Apple adds practical AI features like Live Translation, Call Screening, and Visual Intelligence, all running directly on the device for better....

Kenyan students win big in Huawei ICT competition and get honoured by Speaker Wetangula
10/06/2025

Kenyan students win big in Huawei ICT competition and get honoured by Speaker Wetangula

TL;DR Kenyan university students won top awards at the Huawei ICT Competition Global Final 2025 in China, beating global contenders in computing, networking, cloud, and innovation. The Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetangula, hosted a recognition event at Parliament to celebrate their succ...

ChatGPT can now access your Google Drive and Dropbox
10/06/2025

ChatGPT can now access your Google Drive and Dropbox

TL;DR ChatGPT can now connect to Google Drive and Dropbox, allowing you to ask questions about your stored documents and get answers with citations. This feature is available to ChatGPT Team, Enterprise, and Edu users, with pricing starting at $25 per user per month for Team plans. A new “record m...

These iPhones won’t get iOS 26
10/06/2025

These iPhones won’t get iOS 26

TL;DR iOS 26 is expected to drop support for the iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max, all released in 2018. Most iPhones from the iPhone 11 series onward, including the SE (2nd gen and later), will support iOS 26. Some new iOS 26 features, including Apple Intelligence tools, will only work on ne...

WhatsApp usernames are about to become a reality
10/06/2025

WhatsApp usernames are about to become a reality

TL;DR WhatsApp usernames are being introduced to let you connect without sharing your phone number. The feature is currently in development and was spotted in iOS beta version 25.17.10.70. Usernames will consist of 3–30 characters, excluding domain-like structures to prevent impersonation. When a ...

Photoshop for Android is finally here
03/06/2025

Photoshop for Android is finally here

TL;DR: Adobe has launched the full Photoshop app for Android users in beta, following its iOS release in February. The app includes core desktop features like layers, masks, and AI-powered tools such as Generative Fill and Tap Select. At the time of writing, the app is not compatible with foldable d...

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