There is no doubt that television has been a cornerstone in the evolution of global communication, serving as a powerful medium that transcends borders and cultures. Its ability to disseminate information, entertain, and influence public opinion has made it an integral part of the modern world. The first televised images were transmitted in black and white, marking a revolutionary leap in visual communication. The grainy, monochromatic broadcasts laid the foundation for the visual storytelling medium that would soon become a staple in households around the world. In its early stages, television offered a handful of channels with limited programming. Families…
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The era of buying “just” any TV is gone. Nowadays, a TV is not just about showing pictures and entertaining the household. It is all about decoration, minimalism, the mounting, the projection, and the sound. Buying a new TV can be a difficult experience if you don’t know what to look for. All the specs and acronyms can get overwhelming and, without someone right there beside you when you’re shopping, you might be worried that salespeople don’t have your best interest at heart. Here are the things you should consider: The space where the TV is to be placed Do…
Sophos has released findings from its survey, “Cyber Insurance and Cyber Defenses 2024: Lessons from IT and Cybersecurity Leaders.” According to the report, 97% of those with a cyber policy invested in improving their defenses to help with insurance, with 76% saying it enabled them to qualify for coverage, 67% to get better pricing and 30% to secure improved policy terms. The survey also revealed that recovery costs from cyberattacks are outpacing insurance coverage. Only one percent of those that made a claim said that their carrier funded 100% of the costs incurred while remediating the incident. The most common…
Huawei is attending MWC Shanghai 2024 under the banner of “Advancing the Intelligent World” and offering “Commercial 5G-A Experience Tours”. At its booth in SNIEC Hall N1, Huawei is showcasing its latest products and solutions that support both commercial 5G-A deployment and AI devices required for the mobile AI era. Huawei has also announced that it has successfully reached six separate consensuses with pioneering 5G-A operators from around the world, and launched a joint initiative for high-quality mobile video development in the AI era alongside global operators, industry customers, and other relevant organizations. Over the next three days, Huawei is…
JOINT PRESS STATEMENT BY KICTANet, PARADIGM INITIATIVE, CIPESA, AIRA, AND INTERNET SOCIETY KENYA CHAPTER We, the undersigned, express deep concerns about the Internet shutdown in Kenya. Despite assurances on Monday, June 24th, from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) that Internet access would not be restricted during the #RejectFinanceBill2024 protests, the events of June 25th paint a contrary picture with the Internet shutdown. This action violates provisions of the Constitution of Kenya and international human rights law, which guarantee fundamental rights and freedoms, including freedom of expression, access to information, and peaceful assembly.” Global Internet observatory NetBlocks confirmed an Internet outage on June…
Kenyan business and institutions are on tenterhooks as global hacktivist group Anonymous* sent warning salvos to the country’s government to allow its citizens to protest freely against the #RejectFinanceBill2024. The bill proposed by the Kenyan Government in the 2024/25 tax year is planned to raise $2.7 billion in additional taxes to reduce the budget deficit and state borrowing. This has met with nationwide citizen protests. The threat is a stark reminder of the massive Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack on Kenya’s government websites launched in August 2023. These attacks, attributed to Anonymous Sudan, were executed under the pretext of defending…
Written by Venessa Awino, Public Relations Strategist The advent of 5G technology marks a significant leap in the realm of telecommunications, promising faster speeds, lower latency, and unprecedented connectivity. It’s the next generation of mobile data — 5G. And it’s coming your way, launching carriers and data plans across the world into the future. The name 5G speaks to it being the fifth generation of mobile data and as you can probably guess, this generation brings huge leaps forward in technology. It’s 3x faster than 4G, but the biggest difference you’ll feel is in its decreased latency, which is how…
During the 2024 MWC Shanghai, Zhao Dong, Vice President of Huawei Wireless Network Product Line and Chief Marketing Officer, released the AI Network Opening Plan at the 5G-A & AI Roundtable. The plan aims to cooperate with global operators to comprehensively improve network productivity by building a wireless intelligent ecosystem of co-creation, co-existence and co-growth. The first phase of the plan will empower 1,000 site engineers within half a year to manage more than 10,000 sites, covering five cities including Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Jinan and Shenzhen. After three years of continuous innovation and efforts in the industry, 5G-A has gone from…
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…