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Google Maps enters AI era with realtime lane guidance feature
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 06, 2025

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...

Grammarly rebrands as Superhuman in major AI productivity shift
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 31, 2025

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

Spotify's Android app freezing, crashing for users on Wi-Fi
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 22, 2025

The issue appears to be affecting primarily Android users, particularly those on newer devices such as Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones.

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Atlas, an AI-powered web browser
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 22, 2025

Another standout feature is its Browser Memory, a new opt-in system where your browsing activity forms a persistent, AI-accessible context.

African languages for AI: The project that’s gathering a huge new dataset
The Conversation  |  Oct 19, 2025

The bigger ambition of our project is to explore how data for ASR is collected and how much of it is needed to create ASR tools. We aim to share our e...

Google adds option for trusted contacts to verify user identity
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 17, 2025

By allowing human verification, Google hopes to solve what cybersecurity experts call the “account lockout paradox”, where security systems are so tig...

Google Search adds single click option to collapse sponsored results
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 14, 2025

The update began rolling out globally this week and lets users hide ads they find repetitive or irrelevant, potentially impacting how online advertisi...

OpenAI opens doors to third-party apps like Spotify in ChatGPT
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 08, 2025

The rollout is ongoing. For now, most apps are available in the ChatGPT web app to users on the Plus, Pro, and Go plans, with gradual expansion planne...

Google study finds 90 per cent of tech workers now use AI in daily work
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 24, 2025

For Kenya’s growing tech ecosystem, the question is not if AI will reshape the sector, but how quickly it will redefine essential skills.

Google integrates Gemini AI into smart TVs for more personalised viewing
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 24, 2025

Users can now access Gemini’s advanced features, voice-assisted searches, content recommendations, and interactive tools without needing a separate de...

Top 10 most downloaded Google apps in 2025
Charity Pancras  |  Sep 23, 2025

YouTube Kids leads as the most downloaded Google app, with over 101 million installs across iOS and Google Play.

Google Gemini AI now catches you up on what you missed in meetings
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 18, 2025

Google says the feature reflects its ambition to make AI genuinely helpful in the workplace, not just by automating tasks, but by enhancing clarity, c...

200 Google workers fired amid fight over working conditions
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 16, 2025

The affected workers were employed through GlobalLogic, a Hitachi-owned outsourcing firm, and its subcontractors.

Did AI save Google from being broken apart by regulators?
DW News  |  Sep 10, 2025

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 a...

Google’s Gemini AI goes multimodal with audio uploads
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 09, 2025

According to Google, audio uploads have been the most requested feature since Gemini launched.

European Commission fines Google in ad-tech antitrust case
DW News  |  Sep 06, 2025

The search engine giant was slapped a Sh448.6 billion fine over favoring its own advertising services. Google said it will appeal, while Trump condemn...

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.

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