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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...

Regenize’s recycling model gains momentum with E Squared investment
03/06/2025

Regenize’s recycling model gains momentum with E Squared investment

TL;DR Regenize, a South African recycling startup, secured funding from E Squared Investments to expand its decentralized recycling hubs and services. The startup integrates informal waste pickers into its system, providing them with safer work conditions and stable incomes. Residents earn a virtual...

OPPO A5 now available in Kenya for KES 22,500
03/06/2025

OPPO A5 now available in Kenya for KES 22,500

TL;DR OPPO has launched the OPPO A5 in Kenya as a more affordable alternative to the A5 Pro, offering a balance of durability and everyday usability. The phone features a 6,000mAh battery with a 5-year lifespan, supports 45W fast charging, and can stream YouTube for over 16 hours. It runs on a Snapd...

How to use Real Debrid with Stremio in 2025
03/06/2025

How to use Real Debrid with Stremio in 2025

TL;DR Real Debrid is a paid service that gives you faster, higher-quality streams by pulling premium links from multiple file hosts. It works well with Stremio, especially when used with the Torrentio add-on, to avoid buffering and broken links. Plans start at €3 for 15 days, and all subscriptions...

WhatsApp has stopped working on these iPhones starting June 1
03/06/2025

WhatsApp has stopped working on these iPhones starting June 1

TL;DR WhatsApp has stopped working on iPhones that can’t run iOS 15.1, starting June 1, 2025. iPhone 5s, 6, and 6 Plus are affected because they’re limited to iOS 12.5.7. iPhone 6s, 6s Plus, and iPhone SE (1st gen) still work with WhatsApp if they’re updated to iOS 15.8.4. Users on unsupported...

Instagram finally embraces 3:4 aspect ratio photos
03/06/2025

Instagram finally embraces 3:4 aspect ratio photos

TL;DR Instagram now supports native 3:4 aspect ratio photos, matching the default format for most smartphone cameras. The update applies to both single-photo posts and carousels, so your images will no longer be cropped or padded. This change benefits users of cameras with 3:4 sensors and aligns wit...

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