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Spotify has already made a splash with its AI DJ, which blends real-time voice narration with hyper-personalized tracklists. YouTube’s parent company, Google, appears eager not to be left behind in the AI-audio arms race.
What started as a minor irritation quickly escalated into burns around the finger, forcing the user to seek urgent medical attention.
Unlike app-specific Copilots, Office Agent can navigate between apps, integrating notes from Word, slides from PowerPoint, and data from Excel within a single conversation.
The scale of the AI gap is stark. Africa holds less than 1 per cent of global data centre capacity. Data centres are the engines that drive AI. This means the continent has minimal infrastructure for hosting the computing power necessary to build and run AI models.
Cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated. Gone are the days of obvious phishing emails and poorly translated scam messages. Today, attackers use AI-generated content, deepfakes and social engineering tactics to exploit even the savviest users.
For organisations cautious about AI unpredictability in sensitive tasks, Claude offers a compelling alternative.
The Secretary-General highlighted steps already underway, including the creation of an independent scientific panel on AI and a new global dialogue on AI governance – due to take place in New York on Thursday.
For Kenya’s growing tech ecosystem, the question is not if AI will reshape the sector, but how quickly it will redefine essential skills.
MultiChoice has defended the increases, describing them as part of a routine review aimed at balancing costs while maintaining service quality.
“Language should never be a barrier to connection,” Zuckerberg said. “Now you can understand and be understood securely, no matter where you’re from.”
Users can now access Gemini’s advanced features, voice-assisted searches, content recommendations, and interactive tools without needing a separate device.
The employment decline occurs despite a surge in mobile subscriptions and usage. Mobile SIM connections rose to 76.7 million by June 2025, from 68.9 million in June 2024, giving a penetration rate of 146.3 per cent.
Thirty-seven per cent of the survey respondents had never heard of AI, while 36 per cent indicated they’d heard of it but knew very little about it and the role it might already be playing in their lives.
Users will be able to check WhatsApp messages, Google Maps directions or video calls directly from their sunglasses.
Google says the feature reflects its ambition to make AI genuinely helpful in the workplace, not just by automating tasks, but by enhancing clarity, continuity, and focus during meetings.
The confirmation puts Xiaomi squarely in the spotlight as it prepares to go head-to-head with Apple’s much-anticipated iPhone 17 range.
In the new setup, mobile viewers holding their phones vertically will see a portrait-formatted stream, while those using a desktop or Smart TV will experience the traditional landscape format.
The coalition explains TFGBV as any harmful act committed, worsened, or amplified through online channels such as social media, messaging apps, or other digital platforms.
The affected workers were employed through GlobalLogic, a Hitachi-owned outsourcing firm, and its subcontractors.
In the past, users had to rely on paid or limited third-party services to shift their libraries, often facing data losses or incomplete transfers.
Until now, mobile users on the free plan were restricted to shuffle mode for most albums and playlists, with limited skips per hour.
At the core of the bill is a 'digital curfew' that would block access to apps like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat between 10:00 pm and 8:00 am for users aged 15 to 18.
The PS said that doubts over its control were misplaced since vendors had “completely and unconditionally” surrendered the platform to government agencies.
The introduction of lossless streaming comes after extensive speculation about whether Spotify would gate the feature behind a premium tier subscription.
The launch marks an expansion of PlayStation’s existing parental control ecosystem, which already includes playtime limits and age restriction settings on the PS5 and PS4 consoles.
The selfie camera now supports 4K video at 60fps, along with cinematic stabilization, making it ideal for vloggers, influencers, and remote workers relying on video calls.
Beneath the elegant surface lies a playful, deeply personalized system that responds to your hardware in real time.
The growing power of artificial intelligence was a deciding factor in a court's decision not to break up Google and its Chrome search browser. It is another reminder of the expanding influence of AI.
Available in 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch sizes respectively, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max deliver Apple's best-ever performance and a significant leap in battery life, the company said.
The announcement marks the first time OpenAI has committed to giving parents direct oversight of how their children use its flagship chatbot.
PS Belio Kipsang defended the selection, emphasising that the firms were chosen through a proper procurement process and had the expertise needed to maintain the system efficiently.
Reports point to four models: the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and an all-new iPhone 17 Air.
According to Google, audio uploads have been the most requested feature since Gemini launched.
98 per cent of respondents in 2025 said they actively use social media, marking a shift from platform-specific engagement in 2023 to widespread adoption today.
The search engine giant was slapped a Sh448.6 billion fine over favoring its own advertising services. Google said it will appeal, while Trump condemned the fine as "discriminatory."
The tech workers argue that the Bill results from legislative capture by Big Tech and denies them public participation, exposing Kenyan workers to exploitation.
A US court ruled the company must share certain information with rival companies to increase competition. Google said the move could result in its rivals having access to its technology.
For users currently on iPhone 13 or earlier, the iPhone 17 Air or Pro models bring significant improvements in camera quality, AI tools, and performance.
Under the new system, when users launch Word and begin typing, the document is automatically saved to OneDrive (or a designated cloud account) without needing to hit “Save As.”
The feature, available to free and premium Gemini users globally, has already begun generating buzz across creative industries, education, design, and tech communities alike.
Claude is the flagship artificial intelligence model developed by Anthropic, a company founded in 2021 by former OpenAI executives Dario and Daniela Amodei.
Kenya Editors Guild Chief Executive Officer Rosalia Omungo said the training offered valuable insights into AI’s potential in African newsrooms.
Using the Russia-Ukraine conflict as an example, panellists showed how structured storytelling timelines, actors, data can “inoculate” audiences. Still, they noted, even the most accurate fact-checks rarely travel as fast or far as misinformation.
Findings show that universities are producing an average of only 1,500 cybersecurity graduates annually, far below the 45,000 positions available in the sector.
The new policy comes in response to a growing trend where malicious apps are disproportionately found outside the Play Store.
Whether you're looking for spoiler-free recaps of the latest show, trying to remember where you left off in a series, or need a quick weather update, Copilot is ready to help, all without interrupting your viewing.
If approved, the National Construction Authority (NCA), working with relevant government agencies, will identify zones within new developments where solar systems must be accommodated.
Key features of the platform include song and post performance analytics, detailed audience insights, step-by-step guides to TikTok tools and the new Pre-Release tool that allows fans to pre-save upcoming music.
The tool, which will be embedded on the side panel that houses the subscription, home, gaming and music menu, will now give viewers the option to “hype” videos from creators with fewer than 500,000 subscribers.
The launch was closely watched after three earlier missions ended in failure, including one in June when a rocket exploded on the pad.
The support comes under the Africa Broadband Mapping Systems project, which also includes extending the subsea blue cable from Djibouti to Tanzania, improving connectivity across the region.
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