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By long-pressing a message, users can flag it and schedule a reminder notification to revisit it later, ensuring that important tasks, deadlines, or discussions aren’t forgotten.

The funds will go towards supporting academic institutions and nonprofit organisations working to develop localised AI curricula, online safety training programmes, and urgently needed cybersecurity education.

Users can expect a more native feel that blends seamlessly with the Windows desktop environment, making messaging more intuitive and enjoyable.

The update, announced on Monday July 21, 2025, marks a significant leap for productivity on Apple devices and brings Chrome’s mobile experience closer in line with its powerful desktop counterpart.

The numbers, confirmed by OpenAI spokesperson Rob Friedlander, highlights just how embedded ChatGPT has become in people’s daily routines from answering questions and writing emails to generating code, recipes, therapy-like advice, and even bedtime stories.

Although privately developed, the token is closely aligned with the government’s digital strategy and bottom-up economic transformation agenda.

IT expert and former Principal Secretary for ICT, James Rege, said Kenya, like many African democracies, is on the brink of a major digital revolution, and young people are ideally placed to lead the charge.

Originally introduced in 2023 in limited testing, the 'test and compare' tool has been in high demand among creators, many of whom have relied on guesswork and manual experimentation to optimise video performance.

Announced this week on Thursday, the update allows ChatGPT to plan, reason, and execute multi-step actions using a new suite of tools and short-term memory.

Today’s phones may be smarter, faster, and more capable than ever, but they come with a major trade-off: battery life.

The annual showcase has become a staple for unveiling Google’s flagship hardware, and this year’s event is shaping up to be one of its most anticipated yet.

Mercedes-Benz is working to incorporate Microsoft 365 Copilot into its infotainment system, one of the first implementations of AI-based productivity tools in a car.

While YouTube has always required content to be original in order to be eligible for monetisation, the new update sharpens the definition of what it considers “inauthentic”.

Among the new features is a “Songwriter” label that appears on user profiles, identifying registered songwriters.

The spike marks one of the sharpest increases in recent years, and signals growing vulnerabilities across critical sectors, including finance, telecommunications and government systems.

In merging Chrome OS and Android, Google is borrowing a page from Apple’s ecosystem playbook—unifying its platforms to better integrate services, streamline app development, and deliver a premium cross-device experience.

In the first half of 2025 alone, the platform took action against approximately 500,000 accounts that were found to be engaging in spam tactics or generating fake engagement.

The feature, now being tested in select group chats, allows admins to start a live audio session where members can join, listen in, and request to speak.

Justice Mwita held that Bonga points once earned by customers become customers' property; thus, Safaricom ceases to have control over them.

From the kitchen to your charging cables, TikTok creators have turned common problems into quick-fix opportunities, often with tools you already have at home.

Unlike traditional browsers that rely on search bars, tabs, and manual URL entry, OpenAI’s upcoming product will be built around a conversational interface, much like ChatGPT itself.

The decision, which will be effective later this month, comes as part of a broader initiative by the platform to modernise content discovery.

Samsung confirmed that Gemini Pro, Google’s most advanced multimodal AI model, will be available natively within core apps like Samsung notes, gallery, video player, internet, and calendar.

The initial phase of implementation, scheduled for the 2025/26 financial year, is expected to cost Sh5.8 billion.

The new “Manage subscriptions” tool is being introduced to select users on the web, Android, and iOS, with a wider rollout expected in the coming weeks.

The posts, which also targeted individuals with Jewish surnames and made racially charged statements, have since been deleted by xAI, which said it is working to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Current AI does not genuinely “think”. Instead, it relies on logical shortcuts, known as heuristics, that sacrifice precision for speed. This means that, despite speaking like a person, it cannot reason, feel, care, or desire anything.

The app forms a local mesh network, allowing messages to hop across multiple nearby devices within a 300-metre range, and potentially farther if more users are connected in the area.

Meanwhile, Microsoft continues to refine Windows 11, with recent updates focusing on AI-powered productivity tools, a redesigned File Explorer, improved gaming performance, and native Android app support through its partnership with the Amazon Appstore.

CAK boss David Kem noted that digital platforms have increasingly become hotspots for sophisticated anti-competitive practices, with businesses using complex algorithms and systems to exploit consumers while evading detection.

The Magic V5 measures just 8.8mm thick when folded shut, shaving off a fraction of a millimeter from rival Oppo’s Find N5.

For users globally, including in Kenya, this signals the arrival of faster, smarter, and more intuitive writing and email experiences.

A high-level meeting at 10 Downing Street on Tuesday renewed the Kenya–UK Strategic Partnership, anchoring the major urban regeneration plan that is expected to reshape Nairobi’s transport, housing and economic landscape.

Hiding apps can offer greater privacy, organisation, and peace of mind, especially for those sharing devices with children or co-workers.

The ICT Authority called on citizens, experts, and stakeholders to submit feedback on proposed national guidelines for fibre optic networks and public Wi-Fi deployment.

The feature closely resembles Instagram’s existing DM system, offering disappearing messages, emoji reactions, and read receipts. However, Threads places a stronger emphasis on minimalism and privacy, restricting DMs to mutual followers by default.

According to the company, its 4G network now covers more than half of the population, with 3,141 live sites in more than 150 towns and cities.

These models are, however, being evaluated for integration into a new version of Siri, designed to be significantly more intelligent and conversational than the current version.

This rollout follows Google’s recent move to integrate Gemini, its latest large language model, into smart speakers, displays, and mobile devices.

The new platform, developed under the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, is expected to automate procurement activities from planning to payment, helping to minimise delays and reduce the risk of corruption.

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is expected to break records in the foldable category, with industry insiders predicting a thickness of between 3.9 and 4.54 millimetres when unfolded, and 8.9 to 9.5 millimetres when folded.

Deepfakes, cheap fakes, and fake news are increasingly being used as easily and cheaply produced tools of deception, leaving vulnerable citizens shocked and misinformed.

In November 2024, Starlink halted new subscriptions in Nairobi and nearby counties, citing limited network capacity.

Google confirmed that, beginning with Chrome version 127, only devices running Android 8.0 (Oreo) and above will be supported. This change aligns Chrome with Google’s current Android WebView requirements, which underpin how apps render web content.

The tech giant says the move is part of its broader effort to give users greater control over the content they consume, while still maintaining diversity and balance in search results.

The platform says the update is intended to provide better protection for younger users who broadcast live content.

The decision is part of a broader push to streamline the visual experience for users, with Musk stating that the goal is to make adverts feel more organic within the feed.

According to Interpol, the surge in online scams is closely linked to Africa's accelerating digital transformation, which has allowed criminals to capitalise on the growing online activity, in particular social media usage, digital commerce, and mobile banking, to perpetrate fraud.

Counterfeit or cheap knock-offs often lack essential safety features, and reports of power banks overheating or catching fire have increased in recent years due to these unsafe products.

Social media has become a digital megaphone, amplifying voices that may never reach a newsroom but are now shaping national and global narratives.