LG Electronics introduced its expanded 8K TV lineup last week at CES® 2020 – eight TVs with new 77- and 65-inch class models joining LG’s existing 88- and 75-inch screen sizes. The diverse 2020 lineup includes premium 88- and 77-inch class LG SIGNATURE OLED 8K TVs (models 88/77 OLED ZX) and advanced LG NanoCell TVs (models 75/65 Nano99, 75/65 Nano97, 75/65 Nano95), with every model exceeding the industry’s official new 8K Ultra HD definition set by the Consumer Technology Association(CTA) which requires a minimum 50 percent CM threshold. Trusted independent labs such as TÜV Rheinland have validated that LG SIGNATURE…
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By Wale Olokodana, Business Group Lead for Cloud and Enterprise at Microsoft Middle East Africa Moving to the cloud is not unlike relocating your business to a prime piece of real estate. The benefits are many, but the transition can be tricky. As governments and businesses race to take advantage of cloud computing, they are navigating current and future data regulations, as well as how to make the most of existing IT infrastructure. Across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), businesses are prioritising cloud adoption. Research shows most organizations in the Middle East are either using cloud computing services or…
CES 2020 is underway and Asus is one of the company’s present there. The company has unveiled the new VivoBook S series (S333/S433/S533), VivoBook 14 (X413/K413), VivoBook 15 (X513/K513) and the innovative 14-inch dual-screen ZenBook Duo (UX481) with a new touchscreen display option. Asus says these laptops are designed for everyone from everyday users to digitally-driven professionals. The latest lineup pairs sleek and expressive aesthetics with cutting-edge performance powered by the most up-to-date 10th Generation Intel processors, the latest NVIDIA GeForce GPUs and next-gen connectivity with Wi-Fi 6. VivoBook and ZenBook users can also take productivity one step further with…
The Nokia 2.3 is the latest device in the Nokia 2 series to launch in Kenya. The phone is available in the country for Ksh 12,300 and you can get it from Nokia branded shops across the country. The Nokia 2.3 is the successor to the 2.2 from earlier this year and comes with a few upgrades that some users may appreciate. The Nokia 2.3 was launched in the country together with the Nokia C1, an entry level smartphone from HMD Global. With this new smartphone, HMD hopes to attract those who want a smartphone that seems reliable and will…
Today, Microsoft launched the Windows PC Affordability in Africa Initiative, a programme that aims to reduce the prevalence of Microsoft software piracy in Africa’s emerging markets. To implement the Initiative, the organisation is working with its major PC partners, Acer, Asus, Dell, Intel, Lenovo, SMD Technologies and Mustek to improve the uptake and affordability of genuine software across the continent. Providing consumers with an enhanced, authentic experience using genuine software, and in so doing, creating awareness around the topic at hand encompasses two key objectives of this initiative. Africa’s emerging market potential is unparalleled and business development and the growth…
Internet connectivity in the country is currently at 89.4% according to CAK, with many TV viewers opting to stream their favorite shows as a way of having the full entertainment experience. Online distributors such as Netflix, Showmax, ViuSasa and IFlix have managed to contribute to the increasing local desire for On-Demand content. This is due to the evolution of television technology from simple black and white TVs, to Smart TVs whose contribution goes beyond realizing human desire with the introduction of AI enabled TVs. Winter is the time of the year when people hibernate- most of the time is spent…
By Michael Rasugu – Education Lead – Microsoft East & Southern Africa Up until now, the conversation around education in Africa has revolved around improving the standard of education. But as digital transformation continues to sweep across the globe, there’s a unique window of opportunity to fast-forward to a completely revolutionised era of education. Granted, most countries across the region are making significant strides when it comes to the number of students enrolled in schools. Nevertheless, there is work to be done to elevate the general level of education. Studies show the average student in emerging countries, many of which are found across…
In a move that reaffirmed the organizations commitment to streamlining and enabling digital transformation across various service industries, Microsoft in partnership with Harvard Business Review hosted a roundtable mainly targeted at Chief Financial Officers (CFO) and Chief Operations Officers (COO) working within various organizations with the aim of educating and highlighting how advanced technologies have presented unprecedented changes. The event, one in a series of meetings organized with Harvard Business Review to Customers in the country, provided insights into how the role of these functions continues to evolve and how they are tasked driving corporate performance through the use of…
The Hot 8 Lite is one of the two smartphones Infinix has announced for the Kenyan market. These are the successors to the Infinix Hot 7 that was ok but not great. The Hot series is the company’s entry-level series made up of affordable devices, mostly under Ksh 10,000. The Hot 8 is the latest one to make its way to Kenya. With the Infinix Hot 8 Lite in Kenya, the company is targeting those who are looking for a feature-packed smartphone at an affordable price. The Hot 8 Lite shares a lot with the Hot 8 with some key…
By Gerald Muthwale – Technical & Product Manager at HMD Global East Africa Internet-enabled devices like Laptops, Tablets and Smartphones have increased online transactions. From easily transferring money, to placing orders with online stores like Jumia, to ordering food on Uber Eats, Yum deliveries or Glovo, many services can be attained online in Kenya. Online transactions, give us the convenience of not standing in a queue to purchase goods. You just need three things: an internet-enabled device, a reliable Internet connection and your card/account payment information – it is that simple! However, this convenience has come with some challenges. The…