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While the company has not offered specifics, industry analysts believe the change may be related to licensing agreements, app stability improvements, or preparation for a new version of Netflix’s device-to-TV streaming system.

Veteran Google and Microsoft engineer Amar Subramanya is replacing Apple's AI chief, John Giannandrea, in a shake up of the company's artificial intelligence group.

The report says critical-infrastructure sectors (energy, manufacturing) exhibit fewer but higher-impact incidents due to operational-technology vulnerabilities.

Gemini 3 Pro, Google’s latest and most advanced general-purpose AI model, was initially accessible to all users for free through the standard Gemini interface.

The feature, spotted in the latest Android Canary build, is designed to solve one of the biggest frustrations for hotspot users: speed and compatibility.

Global smartphone demand has increasingly gravitated toward premium models, a segment where Apple has historically dominated.

Engineers say the redesign focuses on reducing downtime, boosting processing speeds during peak hours, and creating a more resilient infrastructure to power large-scale digital applications.

Kenya’s tech-savvy population, fuelled by widespread internet access via mobile phones, has made the country an active participant in AI.

This decision marks one of the most aggressive moves yet by a major tech platform to limit third-party AI tools.

Most modern laptops use lithium-ion or lithium-polymer batteries equipped with sophisticated controllers that prevent overcharging.

From playful graphics to shareable social media cards, the Recap turns a year of music into a story you can see, swipe through, and share.

Claude Opus 4.5 is designed to excel at what Anthropic calls “hybrid reasoning”, a combination of quick, real-time responses and deeper multi-step analysis.

Recent consumer-protection reviews reveal that most camera compromises occur not from sophisticated cyberattacks, but from basic user-side vulnerabilities such as weak passwords, outdated apps, and unsecured Wi-Fi networks.

For anyone sending heavy media such as HD videos, raw images, software files, or large documents, these tools provide seamless alternatives that work across devices and platforms.

Among those affected are women in leadership, business, and politics who face deepfakes, coordinated harassment, and gendered disinformation designed to drive them to deplatform or leave public life altogether.

The feature, currently appearing gradually across select profiles, is designed to give people more context about who they are interacting with online.

The new feature reimagines WhatsApp’s long-standing “About” section, transforming what was once a mostly static profile line into a dynamic, interactive status tool.

The feature relies on Google’s upgraded Quick Share system, which has been redesigned to detect Apple devices that have AirDrop enabled.

Sources familiar with the development say WhatsApp has been testing this internally for months, with the iOS implementation requiring more safeguards than Android due to Apple’s sandboxing constraints.

TikTok already requires creators to label realistic AI-generated content and uses Content Credentials (C2PA metadata) to tag AI media created outside TikTok.

With this license, the UAE officially becomes the most secure and high-performance AI hub outside the United States, entering a new phase of the global race for secure massive-scale computing.

Ruto says Kenya has added 24,000km of fiber-optic network since 2022, creating a ‘digital superhighway’ that boosts access to services, empowers youth, and drives innovation nationwide.

The company said the withholding tax will be automatically deducted from all payouts and reflected in monthly remittance statements.

The outage was resolved in stages, with Cloudflare deploying a fix around 5:42 pm, and its dashboard services coming back online shortly beforehand.

Since it is woven into Gmail, Calendar, and presumably Android messaging, it can operate in your actual digital life, not just in a separate chat window.

The new system builds on Meta’s existing media-matching technology, but it places control directly into the hands of individual creators, especially those who rely on originality for reach, growth, and revenue.

The feature is currently rolling out to users of Google Search on desktop as part of a broader AI overhaul intended to make planning, researching, and booking trips more intuitive.

With a bold mix of performance, endurance, and design innovation, the 15 is positioning itself as a serious rival to Apple’s iPhone and Samsung’s Galaxy series.

The update is designed to make it easier for listeners to recommend tracks, albums, and episodes to friends without leaving the platform.

Participants can share links, images, documents, and even PDFs, giving ChatGPT full context to contribute intelligently to the discussion.

Mozilla promises users will be able to pick which AI model powers their assistant, rather than being locked into a single provider.

With countries tightening data-protection laws, privacy-centric AI infrastructure could help local startups handle sensitive data responsibly while accessing global computing power.

Stop wasting money and risking your safety — unplug these 10 common household appliances that secretly drain power 24/7.

The latest SmartThings iOS app update, rolling out globally this week, adds full Siri Shortcut support for automations created within the SmartThings app.

The feature, which is rolling out in phases, will automatically detect and summarise important details such as flight schedules, parcel deliveries, payment confirmations, and OTPs directly within Google Messages.

Once rolled out, the feature will allow users to manage cross-app messages in a separate folder, giving them control over how they interact beyond the WhatsApp network.

As technology evolves, managing phone storage is becoming less about what to delete and more about where and how to store smarter.

The new feature presents a curated summary of your listening habits over the past seven days, showing your top songs, top artists, and even listening to milestones such as discovering new musicians or revisiting old favourites.

The tech giant is working on a low-cost Mac laptop aimed at competing directly with Chromebooks and budget Windows PCs.

Unlike the standard Google Maps voice prompts such as “stay on the right lane” or “take the next exit”, the new system leverages a car’s front-facing camera and on-screen overlays to guide drivers visually.

Despite identifying a lack of technical expertise as the top challenge (48.8 per cent), the report notes that Kenyan firms have defied the odds through strategic partnerships and innovative sourcing.

With clone iPhones flooding Kenya, experts reveal simple steps to verify authenticity and avoid costly scams.

Ministry of Information stresses that the amendment could disrupt national digital connectivity plans, inflate project costs, and hinder equitable distribution of ICT infrastructure benefits across counties.

TikTok has been facing increased scrutiny in Kenya following a March 2025 investigation that found minors were vulnerable to sexualised livestreams on the platform.

OpenAI officials have clarified that no change has been made to ChatGPT’s core capabilities or policies.

In early versions of the feature, users can open their settings and access a section tentatively called “Your Algorithm” or “Content Preferences”.

Users can open individual conversations, view messages, listen to voice notes, and even send replies using either voice dictation, emoji reactions, or pre-set quick responses.

Announced on Wednesday by CEO Shishir Mehrotra, the rebrand signals Grammarly’s evolution from a niche writing tool into a full-scale AI productivity ecosystem.

The per-chat storage management tool will allow users to view and control how much space each chat or group occupies.