Earth Day is a significant occasion for people worldwide to raise awareness about the importance of protecting our planet. This year’s theme, “Invest in Our Planet,” resonated with OPPO’s long-term investment in sustainable development. Aligned with its mission “Technology for Mankind, Kindness for the World”, OPPO pledged to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 across its operations. One of the ways OPPO is demonstrating its commitment to sustainable development is through its OPPO AndesBrain (Binhaiwan Bay) IDC, its first self-built data center. This data center exemplifies its dedication to integrating infrastructure and business innovations to reduce carbon emissions and make a…
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LG Electronics has once again cemented its position as a design leader, having received a total of 23 honors at this year’s iF Design Awards. The awards recognize LG’s steadfast commitment to exceptional product design and user experience, further establishing the brand’s reputation as a global innovator. The iF Design Award, held annually in Germany, is widely considered one of the world’s top three industrial design awards. This year, 11,000 products from around the globe were submitted, competing for recognition in nine different award categories. Of these, LG Electronics won 23 accolades, including one iF Gold Award for Product Design.…
As smartphones keep getting expensive by the day, there are those who still need reliable devices without spending a ton of cash on one. For anyone who is looking for a smartphone under Ksh 10,000, I will try and highlight some of the top 5 that you can choose. This list is up to date as of November 2023 and since things may change, there might be new devices available depending on when you read this post. There are some second hand smartphones that you can get for under 10k in Kenya but this list only covers new phones that…
By Dong Won Lee Climate change coupled with the rising cost of energy is driving governments, companies, and individuals to reduce their carbon footprint while also pursuing efficient and environmentally-friendly energy solutions. Energy-efficient homes and buildings are on the rise powered by complex, smart but easily accessible technology such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Analytics, Cloud, and Robotics. Buildings are a major contributor to climate change reportedly accounting for one-third of global energy consumption and 25 percent of carbon emissions. Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems alone consume about 40 percent of the energy used in buildings. According…
Cryptocurrencies have emerged as a new asset class that has attracted investors from around the world. Bitcoin, the first and most popular cryptocurrency, has gained widespread acceptance and has paved the way for other digital currencies such as Ethereum, Litecoin, and Ripple. However, despite their growing popularity, cryptocurrencies are notoriously volatile. The price of Bitcoin, for example, has experienced significant fluctuations over the years, ranging from under $1,000 in 2017 to nearly $20,000 in late 2017, before crashing back down to around $3,000 in early 2019. Understanding Cryptocurrency Price Volatility Before you start trading cryptocurrency in Kenya, it’s important to…
Apple TV is a powerful device that can transform your TV into a smart TV. With Apple TV, you can stream your favorite movies, TV shows, and music on your TV. Here’s how to set it up. Connect your Apple TV to your TV The first thing you need to do is connect your Apple TV to your TV. To do this, connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the back of your Apple TV, and the other end to an available HDMI port on your TV. If you have Apple TV 4K, you need…
Huawei has unveiled the latest Wi Fi technology for East Africans which is set to revolutionize home and office internet connectivity. Known as Wi Fi 7, the set of new protocols for routers brings to the market the fastest possible internet with speeds of up 500Mps for each device and combined speed of up to 30 Giga bits per second per router. Speaking when he officially launched the service in Nairobi, Huawei Chief Technology Officer for Southern Africa Mr. Matamela Mashau explained that the innovation was driven by consumer demand for faster download and upload speeds as well as the…
Red Hat has announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to deliver radio access network (RAN) deployments on industry-standard servers across hybrid and multicloud. From private datacenters to multiple public clouds to the network edge, Red Hat OpenShift, the industry’s leading enterprise Kubernetes platform, now supports NVIDIA converged accelerators and the NVIDIA Aerial™ SDK for software-defined 5G virtual radio access networks (vRAN) and enterprise AI applications. This delivers a composable infrastructure to customers, enabling them to better meet the data demands of compute-heavy applications for edge computing, private 5G, artificial intelligence (AI) and more, with greater flexibility and interoperability, risk mitigation and…
Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) has announced a strategic partnership with Redington as an authorized distributor in Kenya. This move is part of Canon’s vision to expand its distribution network in Africa and meet the demands of a growing market. The partnership will enable Canon to establish a more customer-centric approach, enhance coverage and facilitate wider accessibility of its B2B portfolio of printers, copiers, scanners, large format printers, and solutions to diverse sectors across Kenya. Redington is a multi-billion-dollar distributor serving 38 emerging markets and over 290 international brands. The company provides end-to-end supply chain solutions for all categories…
Apart from claiming the top spot on Showmax’s Top 10 most-watched the moment it launched last Thursday; The Real Housewives of Nairobi has also broken streaming records for most first day views on Showmax in Kenya. The first episode of RHONairobi is now the most-watched premiere ever for any title on Showmax in Kenya. The show also topped Twitter trends in Kenya for two days in a row. Celebrating this milestone, Eugene Mbugua, the executive producer at D&R Studios, the production company behind RHONairobi, said, “The team at D&R Studios is elated to have The Real Housewives of Nairobi become…