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The hidden privacy trap inside Kenya’s new phone tax proposal
29/05/2026

The hidden privacy trap inside Kenya’s new phone tax proposal

TL;DR Kenya's Finance Bill 2026 proposes replacing a 55.5 percent stack of phone import levies with a flat 25 percent excise duty triggered at device activation. The bill does not define what "activation" means, creating confusion for retailers, buyers, and the Kenya Revenue Authority on when and ho...

If you play Call of Duty: Warzone on PS4 or Xbox One, it is time to upgrade
29/05/2026

If you play Call of Duty: Warzone on PS4 or Xbox One, it is time to upgrade

TL;DR Activision is ending Call of Duty: Warzone support on PS4 and Xbox One in a phased shutdown starting June 4, 2026. New downloads stop on June 4, the in-game store is removed on June 25, and the game becomes unplayable when Modern Warfare 4 Season 1 launches after October 23. Modern Warfare 4 w...

After 60 years, LG might be ready to stop making TVs
28/05/2026

After 60 years, LG might be ready to stop making TVs

TL;DR: LG is reportedly in talks to sell its entire TV business to Chinese electronics company Hisense, with senior executives said to have visited Beijing for discussions. A sale would mark the end of nearly 60 years in the television industry, dating back to GoldStar's production of Korea's first....

YouTube will now catch and label AI-generated content automatically
28/05/2026

YouTube will now catch and label AI-generated content automatically

TL;DR AI labels will now appear prominently under the video player for standard long-form content and directly on the screen as overlays for YouTube Shorts. Moving away from a purely voluntary self-reporting system, YouTube will now use automated tools to actively detect and tag AI-generated content...

Infinix Hot 70 launched with heat-reactive paint, 6,000mAh battery, and Android 16
26/05/2026

Infinix Hot 70 launched with heat-reactive paint, 6,000mAh battery, and Android 16

TL;DR Infinix has launched the Infinix Hot 70, the first phone in its Hot 70 series, running Android 16 with XOS 16. The standout feature is a heat-reactive Thermo Orange paint that shifts from dark to bright orange as the phone warms up. A Helio G100 Ultimate chip powers the device, paired with up....

Every Galaxy device set to receive the One UI 8.5 update
25/05/2026

Every Galaxy device set to receive the One UI 8.5 update

TL;DR Samsung's new One UI 8.5 update, which debuted on the Galaxy S26, is currently rolling out to older Galaxy phones and tablets in waves, starting with flagships. Unlike One UI 8.0 (based on Android 16), One UI 8.5 is built on Android 16 QPR2, meaning basic Android 16 eligibility no longer guara...

Oppo Reno 16 and Reno 16 Pro go on sale in China with 200MP cameras and massive batteries
25/05/2026

Oppo Reno 16 and Reno 16 Pro go on sale in China with 200MP cameras and massive batteries

TL;DR The standard Oppo Reno 16 starts at CNY 3,499 (~$513); the Pro starts at CNY 3,699 (~$543). Both phones carry a 200MP Samsung HP5 primary sensor with a 50MP periscope telephoto and a 50MP ultra-wide. The Pro adds the Dimensity 9500s, a 7,000mAh battery, 50W wireless charging, and Wi-Fi 7 over....

Oraimo SpaceBuds 2 review: More refined, mostly familiar
25/05/2026

Oraimo SpaceBuds 2 review: More refined, mostly familiar

A year ago, I reviewed the original Oraimo SpaceBuds and liked them a lot. At the time, they were among the best earbuds you could get at that price point in Kenya. So when Oraimo sent over the Oraimo SpaceBuds 2, I was curious whether the follow-up would push the formula forward or simply polish...

Huawei DigiTruck graduates over 140 in Lamu, reaching 43 of Kenya’s 47 counties
12/05/2026

Huawei DigiTruck graduates over 140 in Lamu, reaching 43 of Kenya’s 47 counties

TL;DR Over 140 youth graduated from the Huawei DigiTruck programme in Lamu on May 11, 2026, making Lamu the 43rd county reached since the programme launched in 2019. The ceremony was headlined by two graduates: Rose Waithera, who returned to complete training days after giving birth, and Simon Murim...

Kenya’s SHA AI algorithm overcharges the poorest while letting the wealthy off the hook, investigation reveals
10/05/2026

Kenya’s SHA AI algorithm overcharges the poorest while letting the wealthy off the hook, investigation reveals

TL;DR SHA's AI means-testing tool was trained on outdated 2021 household survey data that over-represented middle-income households. Data consultancy IDinsight warned the government before launch that the system was inequitable and should not be used without new training data. Among the bottom 40% o...

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