Why Apple should ditch Lightning and join other global players using USB-C
January 23, 2020
Now would be the best time for Apple to ditch its proprietary Lightning connector and switch to the most ubiquitous and modern which is USB-C. European Parliament had late last week unveiled a proposal to force…
As many organisations head to the cloud, the first stop might be ‘hybrid’
January 9, 2020
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…
What defines a television?
December 17, 2019
Gone are the days when people used to own just any television set. There has been a massive evolution in the viewing industry and television sets are not what they used to be. A television…
Christmas Binge Watching gets smarter with AI TV sets
December 10, 2019
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…
AI could be the boost education in Africa needs
November 28, 2019
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…
When's the right time to upgrade to a new phone?
November 26, 2019
When is it just right for you to upgrade your phone to a new cell phone? It’s not always easy to tell. When a new phone comes from any of the major phone makers, people…
What the 90-day reprieve from the US government means for Huawei
November 19, 2019
Trump administration has extended the temporary license which allows US firms to do business with Huawei. The current license expired today and the Trump administration has decided to extend it by another 90 days which means that the new reprieve…
Tips for Safer Online Transactions on Your Smartphone
October 15, 2019
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…
Five Things to do when you get the new Tecno Camon 12 Smartphone
October 9, 2019
The Tecno Camon 12 is the latest device from Tecno that I got my hands on. I am working on the unboxing post but before I do that, I decided to jump the gun and…