Author: Dennis Mathu

The Kenyan online casino scene has undergone remarkable transformation, driven by cutting edge technology that continues to reshape how players engage with gaming platforms. From online platforms integrating artificial intelligence for personalized use, to the use of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology in ensuring transparent and secure transactions, tech innovation is revolutionizing every aspect of the gaming and the casino landscape in general. On top of that, augmented and virtual reality are creating immersive gaming environments for players, while mobile gaming on the other hand continues to become more and more popular. That being said, what are some of the technological…

The Tesla AI team has shared updates on its projects, including the release of Full Self-Driving (FSD) V13. According to their recent post, many Tesla customers are expected to experience FSD V13 by Thanksgiving. In early September, the Tesla AI team set several ambitious goals, such as releasing FSD for the Cybertruck by the end of the month. They also aimed to roll out Unpark, Park, and Reverse features in FSD, along with FSD V13, by October 2024. The team achieved all its September targets, but recent posts on X indicate that V13 will arrive slightly later. The team noted…

Apple waited until the final day to unveil the highly anticipated M4 MacBook Pros. These laptops are available in the familiar 14-inch and 16-inch sizes and offer three chipset options: the M4, the M4 Pro—which debuted with the latest Mac mini—and the all-new M4 Max, designed for users with demanding workflows. The new MacBook Pros feature the same Liquid Retina XDR displays, with the 14-inch model at a 3,024 x 1,964 px resolution and the 16-inch model at 3,456 x 2,234 px. Both displays are 120Hz ProMotion panels with True Tone and cover the P3 color gamut. Apple also introduces…

Apple’s week of Mac announcements concluded this morning with the debut of the new M4 MacBook Pros, completing the picture of the M4 chip lineup set to power Macs for the next year (excluding the M4 Ultra, whose release remains uncertain).  The M4 series currently includes the M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chips. Today, Apple also unveiled the new M4 Pro and M4 Max, which, in Apple’s words, “form the most advanced family of chips ever built for a personal computer.” The M4 Pro offers up to a 14-core CPU with 10 performance cores and four efficiency cores, delivering…

China’s electric vehicle giant BYD has posted a significant increase in quarterly revenue, surpassing Tesla’s for the first time. The company reported over 200 billion yuan ($28.2 billion, £21.8 billion) in revenue from July to September, marking a 24% rise from the same period last year, and exceeding Tesla’s $25.2 billion revenue for the quarter. Net profit climbed to 11.6 billion yuan ($1.63 billion) in the July-September quarter, as noted in a stock exchange filing. Net profit for the first nine months was up 18.1% to 25.2 billion yuan ($3.54 billion). BYD also achieved a monthly sales record in September,…

In September, Apple introduced a range of new features with iOS 18. Now, Apple is rolling out iOS 18.1, along with iPadOS 18.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1, which includes Apple Intelligence, Apple’s suite of AI tools. This update brings additional new features and bug fixes to many iPhones, along with select Apple Intelligence capabilities for users outside the EU and China who have an iPhone 15 Pro, Pro Max, or any iPhone 16 model. The latest iOS update introduces various Apple Intelligence tools to certain iPhones, such as email writing assistance, the Clean Up photo tool, and an enhanced Siri.…

Apple Mac Mini is shrinking to half its size and gets more powerful M4 Pro chip right after launching the 2024 iMac with M4 chip. Apple has continued the Mac week announcements with the highly revamped M4 Mac Mini. It comes as a direct successor to last year’s M2 Mac mini and as  the name suggests, it comes with the brand-new Apple M4 Pro chip skipping the M3 processor entirely. The new Mac mini introduces a redesigned “ultracompact” form factor with a significantly smaller footprint, measuring just 12.7 cm (5 inches) per side. While slightly taller than the previous M2 model at…

Apple has unveiled the new iMac as part of a string of Mac-focused announcements throughout this week. The new iMac is based on the company’s very latest Apple M4 chipset. This brings with it up to a 10-core CPU with 4Performance + 6Efficiency said to be 1.7x faster than the M1 model and 1.3x faster than the previous M3 model. There’s also a new GPU up to 10-cores and 2x faster than the M1 GPU and 1.1x faster in gaming compared to the M3’s. The improved Neural Engine is also present in the M4, which is over 3x faster than…

Apple’s market share dropped in China: After having fallen out of the top five entirely earlier this year, it has been clawing its way back, but it is still losing a worrying amount of market share to growth from domestic brands Huawei, OPPO, Honor, and Xiaomi. IDG and Canalys have confirmed that vivo was the top-selling company in Q3 2024, with huge increases in shipments by Huawei and Xiaomi, while their American counterpart couldn’t manage to repeat their own performance twelve months prior. IDG reported that shipment of phones over (the equivalent of) $600 has increased to almost 30%, while…

Apple isn’t new to the health and wellness space integrated into its devices, and according to a Bloomberg report, the company is readying a new feature for prediabetics. The tech giant tested an new app amongst its employees to help people with prediabetes better manage their condition. Prediabetes is a metabolic condition when blood sugar levels are higher than normal which increases an individual’s risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. Although there is no cure for diabetes, prediabetes can be reversed through dietary and exercise interventions. Bloomberg report stated that apple employees were required to “confirm they were pre-diabetic through a blood…

The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus models are reportedly experiencing weak demand, with Apple now said to have reduced orders by up to 10 million units between now and the first half of next year, according to a new report by longtime Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo stated that most of the cuts affect the regular iPhone 16, rather than the iPhone 16 Pro models, which feature superior displays and cameras and have been more popular with consumers. Total production for the iPhone 16 series in Q4 2024 is now estimated at 80 million units, down from the previous forecast…

Apple took the wraps off a new iPad mini at the start of this month and launched the device this week. With that now out of the way, Cupertino is turning its attention to Macs. Apple has now confirmed that it has an “exciting week” of Mac-related announcements lined up starting this Monday. We’re anticipating updates to carry the MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini – as well as the first launch of Apple Intelligence features. Here’s everything to know about next week. New Mac mini Perhaps the biggest update expected next week is the new Mac Mini it is…

Tesla just published its third-quarter earnings report, and while revenue was somewhat shy of expectations, profitability was strong. Revenue reached $25.18 billion versus the expected $25.4 billion, while net profit came in healthy at $2.17 billion, well above the consensus among analysts. By far, the biggest help was a record gross margin of 19.8%. The company delivered 462,890 vehicles, marking the first quarter of delivery growth this year and topping the 435,059 EVs delivered in the same period last year, though they are admittedly a tad below Wall Street’s forecast of 463,897 deliveries. Tesla also remains optimistic about its future:…

Samsung has been at the forefront of foldable phone innovation, starting with the Galaxy Fold in 2019, and they continue to lead with the Galaxy Z Flip series. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is their latest addition, a phone that builds upon the unique and stylish foldable design that has come to define the Flip lineup. The phone was already launched in Kenya with exclusive goodies for those who preorder. With improvements across the board, from software enhancements to camera upgrades, the Z Flip 6 positions itself as a premium foldable device that appeals to both tech enthusiasts and style-conscious…

The OPPO Reno brand has established itself as a premium line of smartphones known for its elegant design, innovative camera systems, and smooth software experience. The OPPO Reno 12 F 5G continues this tradition, bringing a solid combination of powerful hardware, stylish design, and advanced photography features, all within an affordable price range. Aimed at providing a premium user experience, this device caters to those who appreciate both aesthetics and performance. In this review, we’ll break down the Reno 12 F 5G into its core elements, covering its design, software, camera system, battery performance, and pricing in Kenya. The OPPO…

Samsung Electronics has just released its financial results for the first quarter of 2024, and the news is exceptionally positive. The company achieved a consolidated revenue of KRW 71.92 trillion ($66.5 billion USD), driven by robust sales of their flagship Galaxy S24 smartphones and increased prices for memory semiconductors. Notably, the operating profit surged to KRW 6.61 trillion ($4.85 billion), marking a remarkable tenfold growth compared to the same period last year. The resurgence in profit can be attributed to several factors such as the Memory Business rebounded by addressing the demand for high-value-added products, including HBM, DDR5, server SSDs,…

HMD has now launched a trio of new 4G feature phones with the Nokia 215 4G, 225 4G, and 235 4G. Despite their old school asthetics, they pack many smart and modern features. The phones will have Cloud Apps which will bring smart features such as news, weather and YouTube Shorts all in one place, said the company. The three devices share similar specs including the Unisoc T107 chipset and S30+ operating system. Nokia 215 4G and 235 4G feature 2.8-inch IPS LCDs with QVGA resolution while the 225 4G gets a slightly smaller 2.4-inch LCD. 215 4G does not…

Remember when the iPhone 15 series hit the scene? Well, it feels like just yesterday, but the rumor mill is already buzzing about the next big thing: the iPhone 16. A leaked image of the entire iPhone 16 lineup recently surfaced, giving us a glimpse of what’s in store. According to the leak, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is allegedly packing a whopping 6.9-inch display (up from 6.7 inches in the iPhone 15 Pro Max), while the iPhone 16 Pro is expected to sport a 6.3-inch screen (up from 6.1 inches). The iPhone 16 Plus will stick with the same…

Qualcomm has introduced its latest offering, the Snapdragon X Plus platform tailored for laptops. Key features include a robust 10-core Oryon CPU, capable of reaching speeds of up to 3.4 GHz, and support for up to 64GB of RAM with a bandwidth of 135 GB/s. A standout feature of the X Plus is its 45 TOPS NPU, touted by Qualcomm as the fastest NPU for laptops globally. The platform promises exceptional performance, extended battery life, and real-time on-device AI capabilities. Qualcomm showcased the platform’s prowess through various demonstrations, including code generation in Visual Studio Code using Codegen, music generation in…

WhatsApp has been expanding its features, with reports surfacing about the development of a messaging feature allowing users to message unsaved contacts. While this feature is still pending a full rollout, the platform is now focusing on developing an in-app dialer, enabling users to make calls on WhatsApp without the need to save contacts. The dialer feature was identified in the beta version 2.24.9.28 of WhatsApp for Android. This innovation aims to offer convenience akin to messaging unsaved contacts, eliminating the need to temporarily store numbers in the address book for occasional or one-time communication. Furthermore, WhatsApp is exploring a…

President Joe Biden has approved a foreign aid package containing a provision that would compel the parent company of TikTok, ByteDance based in China, to divest the app within one year or face a ban in the United States. Under the terms of the divestment law, ByteDance must sell TikTok within nine months, with the possibility of a three-month extension granted by the president if progress is evident. A spokesperson for TikTok, Alex Haurek, announced the company’s intention to challenge the law in court. Legal proceedings could potentially prolong the timeline if enforcement is deferred pending resolution. Additionally, there are…

After the longest hiatus in the history of Apple’s tablet lineup – one and a half years without a new tab launch – the latest generation of iPads is set to debut on May 7. Apple will host an online launch event starting at 7AM PT / 10AM ET, expected to unveil the latest iPad Pro and Air models, alongside a new iteration of the Apple Pencil. Rumors suggest that the new iPad Pro will feature OLED screens, a first for the series, while the iPad Air will expand into a series offering two sizes, akin to the iPad Pro…

During the Analyst Summit 2024, Huawei’s chairman Xu Zhijun unveiled the company’s strategy for HarmonyOS global expansion. Despite facing US sanctions, Huawei aims to position HarmonyOS as a prominent contender in the mobile operating system arena which is primarily ruled by Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS Huawei pledged extensive collaboration with app developers, offering comprehensive support, tools, and incentives to cultivate a thriving app ecosystem for HarmonyOS. Initial efforts will concentrate on the Chinese market, where research indicates that a vast majority of users engage with approximately 5,000 apps. Consequently, Huawei prioritizes adapting these key apps before extending them globally.…

vivo has introduced its new “BlueImage” brand, focusing on the innovative imaging technology it’s developing, with expectations of debuting alongside the upcoming vivo X100 Ultra. While specific details are forthcoming, it’s anticipated that BlueImage will encompass advancements such as the V-series imaging chips, with the vivo V3 being the latest iteration utilized in the X100 phone series. Beyond hardware, vivo is also refining its proprietary image processing algorithms. BlueImage aims to address various photography challenges, including backlighting issues, low-light performance, telephoto lens usage, group photography, and more. Furthermore, vivo is extending its collaboration with Zeiss to co-develop lenses for its…

WhatsApp, owned by Meta, is said to be working on a new feature allowing users to manage their favorite contacts and groups directly within the app settings. This functionality will permit users to effortlessly add, reorder, and remove their “favorite” contacts and groups, streamlining their messaging experience. The feature is anticipated to be included in an upcoming update. WABetaInfo has identified this feature in the Android version of WhatsApp, specifically version 2.24.9.19. With this feature, users will no longer have to scroll through their contact list to reach frequently messaged individuals, enhancing convenience for both text and voice/video calls. Notably,…

Huawei’s new Pura 70 series offers four variants, with the Pura 70 Ultra standing out as the most impressive. We have covered the other 3 versions, Pura 70, 70 Pro and Pro +, in a different post here. Sharing similar specifications to the Pura 70 Pro+, it boasts a unique vegan leather back and an upgraded camera system, featuring a 1-inch main sensor with a retractable lens and variable aperture. Huawei has introduced a retractable mechanism for the 50 MP main camera, which pops up when in use. This innovative rotating telescopic lens underwent rigorous testing, enduring 300,000 cycles of…

Huawei is celebrating the 12th anniversary of the Ascend P1, the phone that marked the beginning of its photo-focused P series. To commemorate this milestone, the company is launching the latest lineup called Pura 70, the new Pura branding with replace the P series. The 2024 Pura 70 series introduces several models: the standard Pura 70, followed by the Pura 70 Pro and Pro+, with the Pura 70 Ultra topping the range. All these models feature a triangular camera setup and are powered by Huawei’s new Kirin 9010 chipset. While Huawei has not officially commented on the chipsets, it’s revealed…

HMD Global has faced delays in rolling out the latest Android 14 update for its Nokia smartphones. While some models have already received the update, many are still undergoing testing. Notably, flagship phones like the Nokia XR20 and 21, as well as other X series devices such as the X10 and X20, are yet to be tested with Android 14. Recent Geekbench listings suggest that HMD has begun testing Android 14 on the X10 and X20 models. The X10 scored 701 points in single-core and 1853 in multi-core tests, while the X20 achieved similar scores of 699 and 1842, respectively.…

Following pressure from the EU, Apple has been compelled to allow third-party app stores on its iOS platform, leading to the emergence of the first alternative to the default App Store, known as AltStore PAL. While AltStore PAL has been in existence since 2019, it was previously accessible through methods that involved bypassing Apple’s restrictions. However, with the enforcement of the EU Commission’s DMA, AltStore PAL is now easily accessible to users who are willing to navigate through Apple’s prompts regarding the installation of apps from other sources. To access the new store, users are required to pay a nominal…

Apple announced that the Cyberspace Administration of China had instructed the removal of WhatsApp and Threads from the Chinese App Store, emphasizing their commitment to comply with local laws. Apple clarified that the Meta-owned apps were removed from the App Store in China due to an order from the Chinese government, citing concerns about national security. However, these apps remain accessible through alternative app store. Although WhatsApp and Threads were removed, other Meta-owned apps like Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram, along with various popular US social media platforms such as YouTube and X (formerly Twitter), remain accessible in China. Analysts in…