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Google must share search data with competitors, judge rules
DW News  |  Sep 03, 2025

A US court ruled the company must share certain information with rival companies to increase competition. Google said the move could result in its riv...

Google’s 'Nano Banana' breaks ground in AI creativity
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 30, 2025

The feature, available to free and premium Gemini users globally, has already begun generating buzz across creative industries, education, design, and...

Editors, reporters challenged to adopt AI but maintain human oversight
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 30, 2025

Kenya Editors Guild Chief Executive Officer Rosalia Omungo said the training offered valuable insights into AI’s potential in African newsrooms.

Google says developers distributing Android Apps outside Play Store must verify identity
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 28, 2025

The new policy comes in response to a growing trend where malicious apps are disproportionately found outside the Play Store.

Google launches real-time video editing shortcut in Google Drive
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 23, 2025

Dubbed the "Open with Vids" shortcut, this newly added button appears in the top right corner when previewing any compatible video file in Google Driv...

Google debuts first-ever magnetic wireless charging line
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 21, 2025

Google confirmed that more Pixelsnap-compatible accessories, including car mounts, desk docks, and modular cases, are currently in development.

How hype and Western narratives shape AI reporting in Africa, and what must change
The Conversation  |  Aug 19, 2025

The rarity of terms like 'Africa' or 'African' in coverage shows a neglect of the continent’s specific needs and challenges, overlooking its growing A...

Gemini gives Google Docs a voice with new ‘audio’ feature
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 19, 2025

The feature, announced through a low-key update on Google’s Workspace blog, is already being hailed as one of the most user-focused AI enhancements to...

Google rolls out ‘Preferred Sources’ to let users choose favourite news outlets in search
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 14, 2025

The feature, currently available in English to users in various parts of the world and rolling out in Kenya soon, works on both desktop and mobile. It...

Namibia launches AI-assisted learning pilot project to reach 2,500 students by 2026
XINHUA  |  Aug 07, 2025

The project seeks to develop a scalable blueprint for AI-assisted learning in Namibia's public education system by integrating AI tutoring with tradit...

Search engines under scrutiny after private ChatGPT conversations leak
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 02, 2025

The exposure stems from a misconfigured share feature in the ChatGPT app, which was introduced earlier this year by OpenAI.

Dropbox set to discontinue password manager, users urged to export data
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 02, 2025

Launched in 2020 and made free to access in April 2021, Dropbox Passwords was designed to help users store, sync, and auto-fill login information acro...

Google introduces AI-powered age verification
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 31, 2025

The AI uses behavioural signals, such as browsing habits and account activity, to estimate if a user is under 18.

Google boosts Chromebook capabilities with major OS 138 update
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 26, 2025

The features position Chrome OS as a more seamless experience for users juggling multiple devices and seeking more refined customisation options.

Kenya among African nations to benefit from Google’s Sh904 million AI funding
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 24, 2025

The funds will go towards supporting academic institutions and nonprofit organisations working to develop localised AI curricula, online safety traini...

Chrome iOS upgrade now lets users switch between work and personal profiles with ease
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 22, 2025

The update, announced on Monday July 21, 2025, marks a significant leap for productivity on Apple devices and brings Chrome’s mobile experience closer...

ChatGPT can now 'think and act' on your behalf: Here’s what you need to know
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 19, 2025

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 m...

Google to unveil Pixel phones, watch, buds and foldable on August 20
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 18, 2025

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 anticipate...

Google unifies Android and Chrome OS to power AI-driven cross-device experience
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 15, 2025

In merging Chrome OS and Android, Google is borrowing a page from Apple’s ecosystem playbook—unifying its platforms to better integrate services, stre...

OpenAI to launch AI-powered browser, challenging Google Chrome with conversational web experience
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 13, 2025

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

'Samsung Unpacked 2025' showcases Gemini Pro’s AI edge, 10-bit HDR brilliance, bigger flex screen
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 11, 2025

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

Kenya unveils Sh19 billion plan to overhaul national data systems
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 10, 2025

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

Gmail rolls out new ‘manage subscriptions’ feature to help users easily unsubscribe from unwanted emails
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 09, 2025

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 week...

Google adds three new voices to Gemini AI assistant
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 01, 2025

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

Google Search to let users personalise 'Top Stories' with preferred news sources
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 28, 2025

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 divers...

Google Chrome to drop support for Android 7.1 and below starting August to boost security, performance
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 29, 2025

Google confirmed that, beginning with Chrome version 127, only devices running Android 8.0 (Oreo) and above will be supported. This change aligns Chro...

Google finally rolls out 'Delete for Everyone' feature
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 21, 2025

The feature brings Google’s messaging app in line with other platforms like WhatsApp and iMessage, where message recall has become a basic expectation...

How to increase your phone storage without deleting photos
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 14, 2025

A range of innovative and accessible solutions exists to expand storage or manage media more efficiently.

ChatGPT can now read your Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 06, 2025

The recent announcement marks a significant step in the company’s effort to expand its AI assistant’s capabilities beyond chat-based queries.

Airbnb scams: new book explores thriving criminal activity on big tech platforms
The Conversation  |  Jun 01, 2025

Criminal hosts can lure targets into dangerous environments. Once checked in, guests are isolated from public view, housed in a property to which the...

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