Author: Brand Spot

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S is one of the handful of Redmi Note 10 devices that have been launched in Kenya so far. The Note 10S is available in retail stores in Kenya starting from Ksh 21,000 for the 6GB variant with 64GB of internal storage space. The Xiaomi Redmi note 10S builds on the reputation of the Redmi Note series that has been very successful across the world. This represents Xiaomi’s take on the mid-range market segment that has seen stiff competition in the last couple of years. The Redmi Note 10S borrows a few features from the standard…

The tectonic shift in lifestyle triggered by the coronavirus pandemic has catapulted online shopping into a massive global enterprise with people now using virtual platforms to buy goods and services. One of these is Augmented Reality (AR) which is essentially a futuristic technology that places the real world we live in a digital setting through immersion. AR is driving a new way of shopping known as augmented shopping. Imagine a world where consumers no longer need product catalogues and simply select what they want and interactively zero in on the perfect colour, size and dimensions. Augmented shopping is made possible…

If at some point you may have been in a situation where you needed a quick loan in Kenya, you may have wondered where exactly you can get the money. Needing money urgently is a common thing and for those who have been in such situations, this post will guide you go to get started. There are a ton of mobile lending apps that can give you a loan deposited to your M-Pesa in minutes. Not all these apps are good and some charge high interest rates and in some cases some will take the interest even before disbursing the…

As a responsible and ethical corporate citizen, LG Electronics (LGE) has over the years invested in many social and community causes in East Africa touching on environment, education, health and sports. In this, LGE is inspired by our sustainability commitment to create a better society by consistently delivering social value to communities where we do business, even as we strive to build a firm foundation for the company’s sustainable growth. From supporting vaccination programs to promoting inclusive education, LGE pursues a sustainability agenda that balances our core business activities with the needs of society, environment and the economy. LGE in…

The Nokia C30 is available in Kenya from Ksh 14,500. This is one of the latest from HMD Global to launch in the country and is available in retail stores across the country. The C series is HMD’s entry level series and the C30 joins the Nokia C10 that I have had for review the last couple of weeks. The Nokia C30 is competing with some very good devices from Infinix, Tecno, Xiaomi and even Huawei. This is a very competitive price segment with very good phones from established brands and even some good ones for the lesser-known brands. The…

The football season is back! And well, this season has us glued on our screens following exhilarating matches from our favourite teams in various leagues around the world. As the exciting matches continue, what better way to enjoy the happenings than on an affordable, secure, and reliable device? HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, gives you a wide range of budget-friendly smartphones with great specs that you will no doubt love, trust and want to keep. The smartphones also come with functional storage space for all your memories during this season.  One such phone is the Nokia G20. Equipped…

Since the coronavirus upstaged the world of entertainment, virtual live concerts are now more popular than ever before. Music superstars have been live streaming concerts to their fans right to their living rooms. With the emergence of live streaming platforms, a whole new digital culture of creativity is unfolding. Data by music research firm MIDiA shows an explosive growth in livestreaming in 2020 on the back of plummeting revenue from live concerts, shuttered by the coronavirus pandemic. Live Streamed concerts raked in $600 million dollars in revenue last year. The advent of this paradigm shift in entertainment coincides with increased…

The vivo Y1s is one of the more affordable devices the company has in Kenya. This phone is available on Jumia for around Ksh 9,500 but can also be bought offline for a cheaper price. The phone joins the expanding list of vivo smartphones we have seen launch in Kenya in the last couple of years. We have seen a number of devices from vivo but they just don’t seem to grab our attention. Yes, the phones are good but when compared to others available on the market, they don’t stand out. The vivo Y series is the company’s affordable…

Kaspersky research highlights that malware is rife across Africa with various countries exhibiting strong growth in all malware types in the first half of 2021, when compared to the same period last year. This is a 5% increase in the region, as cybercriminals and hackers continue to focus on African countries considering digital transformation advancements and the increase in remote working resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, 4 countries account for 85 million attacks, with South Africa being the most targeted (32 million attacks), followed by Kenya (28.3 million), Nigeria (16.7 million) and Ethiopia (8 million). All countries but Kenya saw…

The Nokia X20 is the latest smartphone from HMD Global to launch in Kenya. The phone is currently available in retail stores for Ksh 40,000. This is the most expensive phone from the company to launch in Kenya this year and joins the Nokia C10 that was launched in the country about a month ago. At Ksh 40,000, the Nokia X20 is facing some serious competition from brands like OPPO, vivo, Xiaomi, Samsung and even Tecno with the Phantom X. The Nokia X20 is a little bit overpriced if you ask me. Looking at some of its key specifications, it…