Author: Brand Spot

Epson has  announced plans to invest approximately KES 4.2 billion [5.1 billion Yen] in the construction of a new factory for inkjet printheads in Tohoku Epson. The construction of the factory that began on15th June, 2024, with completion targeted for September 2025. The investment in the new facility is projected to approximately quadruple Tohoku Epson’s current printhead production capacity. Epson’s Regional Head for East and West Africa Mukesh Bector, says the new facility represents Epson’s commitment to innovation and environmental sustainability, as it will not only enhance production capabilities but also lower the environmental impact of digital printing. The new…

(By Venessa Awino, Public Relations Strategist) What makes a good smartphone? A sane person would argue for functionality, battery life, and features. However, our egos and need for social validation often insist it’s the brand. The pride one feels when taking a mirror selfie with a prominent brand logo or the subtle brand name displayed at the bottom of a tweet can be undeniable. Based on research by CNET, women tend to prefer Apple, while men lean towards Samsung. These brands are popular choices for many who are okay with embracing a little vanity and the covert need for social…

The cryptocurrency market has experienced significant growth in recent years, with more and more people becoming interested in investing in digital assets. However, with the rise of crypto wallet apps, concerns about privacy and security have also grown. As users store and manage their digital assets, they need to be aware of the privacy concerns that come with using these apps. Introduction Crypto wallet apps have become a crucial part of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, providing users with a secure and convenient way to store and manage their digital assets. There is no need now to Google something like how to…

The intriguing relationship between video games and the punting world has grown considerably, with virtual and real experiences converging. This article examines how video game wagering parlours are evolving, the appeal of gaming simulations, and the impact on both gaming trends and real casino experiences. Evolution of Casino Representations in Video Games The representation of wagering parlours in video games has evolved from simple pokies and card games to complex, immersive environments. Early computerised entertainment included basic gaming elements, but contemporary titles, along with mobile casinos, have added elaborate punting features and missions. For example, Grand Theft Auto V includes…

Communication around the world has been a tale of change, a change that has never stopped unfolding. Since the days of using messengers, drums, and smoke signals, then came landlines, and now mobile phones, the world of communication continues to amaze each passing day. The first telephone network arrived in Kenya in 1908 and had only 18 customers in Mombasa and Nairobi. This was during the colonial period when the use of the telephone was the preserve of the white settlers. It was not until the 1960s that those red telephone booths were installed in major towns in Kenya. Then…

EcoFlow has announced its highly anticipated Mid-Year Sale. The event kicks off on 14th June and runs through 28th June, offering customers in South Africa incredible discounts on a range of EcoFlow’s most popular products. The Mid-Year Sale coincides with the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship, ensuring fans can enjoy uninterrupted entertainment with reliable and sustainable power solutions. EcoFlow’s innovative portable power stations are designed to power almost any home appliance, from TVs and microwaves to refrigerators, making them an essential addition to any household, not only during periods of loadshedding but also on a daily basis to help save…

OPPO has unveiled its commitment to making AI phones accessible to everyone while pointing out the full-stack technological revolution and ecosystem restructuring of AI phones in the future. Further to this, OPPO also shared a glimpse of the smarter and more convenient life set to arrive via AI phones with industry partners from Google, MediaTek, and IDC. OPPO pledges to democratize AI phones by bringing generative AI to all product lines With their large global reach, advanced connectivity, and multimodal capabilities, smartphones are well-positioned as the most important personal AI device. Despite the ubiquity of smartphones, however, OPPO believes that…

British International Investment (‘BII’), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, has sold its 10.1 per cent stake in I&M Group PLC, the Eastern African banking group, to AfricInvest, a leading Pan-African Asset Management platform. The acquisition was made through East Africa Growth Holding, a special purpose vehicle entirely controlled and formed by AfricInvest.  I&M Group PLC is a leading banking group in Eastern Africa with presence in Kenya, Mauritius, Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda. It offers financial services to individuals, Micro, Small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and corporates across the region. It is listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange…

By Won-joon Choi, EVP & Head of R&D Office, Mobile Experience Business at Samsung Electronics We are at the beginning of the most exciting, and probably one of the most historic moments in technology. The era of mobile AI is here – which for Samsung opened up by the introduction of Galaxy AI features on the Galaxy S24 series, our first AI phone. Revolutionizing Mobile Experiences with a Hybrid AI Approach To bring the real life benefits of generative AI technology to the Galaxy S24 series, we took a hybrid approach to our AI integration. AI offers so many possibilities,…

Huawei and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) jointly hosted the 2024 Tech4Nature Summit last week in Shenzhen, China to mark the commencement of Phase 2 of the Tech4Nature global partnership and further promote innovation in nature conservation.  Aligned with Huawei’s TECH4ALL initiative and IUCN’s Green List, Tech4Nature represents the joint vision of both partners to develop technological solutions for Protected and Conserved Areas (PCA) across the globe. It is also the first time that either Huawei or IUCN has established a major partnership spanning both the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and nature conservation sectors. “The natural world faces unprecedented…