Should you care?Android's new Tap to Share brings back the best idea from Android Beam
Google has revived the simple physical gesture behind Android Beam, but this time Quick Share provides the fast transfer system underneath it.
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Should you care?Google Pixel 11 Series Arrives with Tensor G6, HiLight, Better Cameras and Higher Starting Prices
Google's Pixel 11 family is official, bringing Tensor G6, brighter displays, new camera hardware, Proactive Assistance, Qi2.2 charging and the return of notification lights through HiLight.
Should you care?DJI is launching the Osmo 360 II on August 13, but the best specs are still leaks
DJI confirms an August 13 launch for Osmo 360 II. Reports point to a larger battery and 8K60 video, but final specifications remain unannounced.
Should you care?Pixel 11's leaked Proactive Assistance wants to understand your screen before you ask
An Android Authority teardown reveals Google's Proactive Assistance feature ahead of Pixel 11, using screen and app context to make Gemini more proactive.
Should you care?Smart #2 is returning to the tiny-car idea that made Smart interesting
China's MIIT filing reveals the production-bound Smart #2 at about 2.75 metres long with a 60 kW motor and CATL LFP cells.
Should you care?The August Pixel update fixes the kind of bugs no flagship should ship with
Google's August Pixel patch addresses unresponsive touch panels and GPU performance issues on Pixel 10 devices while delivering security fixes.
Should you care?Google says Pixel 11 prices are going up. The exact damage arrives on August 12
Google says it can no longer absorb the memory crisis and is redesigning Android to use RAM more efficiently.
Should you care?Kenya won big at Huawei's ICT Competition. Medals are only the beginning
All three Kenyan university teams returned with global honours. The next test is turning competition success into research, products and well-paid technology careers.
Should you care?Airtel Nigeria's one-seat shops show why telecom's future is still physical
The new compact shops reduce the cost of physical retail while keeping registration, support and financial services close to customers.
Should you care?Africa's telecom ministers met in Abuja to write one digital rulebook
African ICT ministers gathered in Abuja for the ATU's 7th Conference of Plenipotentiaries, aiming for a unified continental strategy on spectrum, AI, and digital infrastructure.
Should you care?Kenya's new KSh250,000 licence to import phones and routers, explained
Kenya now requires a KSh250,000 Communications Equipment Distributor Licence to import phones, routers, and modems, part of a crackdown on counterfeit and non-compliant devices.
Should you care?Kenya's plan to put AI in eight million small businesses, explained
Kenya's MSME ministry is pushing AI adoption across millions of small firms as the Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026 moves through the Senate. The plan, the law, and the catch.
Should you care?Samsung goes Ultra: everything announced at the London Unpacked, from a 4.1mm Fold to Gemini glasses
Samsung's London Unpacked delivered the first Ultra foldable at 4.1mm, a wider Fold8, the Flip8, two new watches, and Gemini-powered smart glasses. Every announcement, explained.
Should you care?The iPhone 18 Pro's variable aperture, explained: why this camera rumor is the real deal
Apple has not announced the iPhone 18 Pro, but this camera rumor now has analyst notes, supply-chain reports, and factory-equipment claims behind it.
Should you care?Apple sues OpenAI, and the age of polite AI partnerships is over
Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI turns a friendly AI partnership into a fight over hardware, trade secrets, talent, and who gets to define the next computing device.
Should you care?Is the M5 MacBook Air the best value laptop right now?
The M5 MacBook Air is not exciting on the outside, but its mix of speed, silence, battery life, and support makes it difficult to ignore.
Should you care?The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 makes repairability premium
Lenovo's latest ThinkPad X1 Carbon is being praised not just for performance, but because its redesigned internals make common repairs easier.
Should you care?Copilot can now tell you why your PC is slow
Microsoft is testing PC Insights for Copilot, a plain-English way to ask why your laptop feels slow, whether your storage is full, or why your battery is fading.
Should you care?Microsoft just patched a record 570 flaws. Update now
Microsoft's July 2026 Patch Tuesday fixed a record 570 flaws, including two already being used in attacks. The boring advice is now urgent: update quickly.
Should you care?SponsoredPrimeVale is betting that informed property buyers are better buyers
PrimeVale says its new Kenyan property marketplace will pair listings with plain-language guides for first-time buyers. The education-first idea is strong, but trust will depend on verification and independence.
Should you care?Starlink freezes new signups in 7 Kenyan counties
Starlink has paused new signups in seven Kenyan counties after rapid subscriber growth filled the network capacity available in those areas.
Should you care?Inside Kenya's controversial internet metering bill
Kenya's internet metering bill would give every subscriber a unique meter number and require providers to turn usage into verifiable bills.
Should you care?Apple killed its car, and is taking your dashboard anyway
Apple cancelled its car, but CarPlay and Wallet car keys keep moving deeper into the dashboard. That may be the better business.
Should you care?Safari just opened its doors to AI coding agents
Safari Technology Preview now includes an MCP server, giving compatible AI coding agents official tools to inspect, test, and debug websites in a live browser.
Should you care?iOS 27 can tell when you are being scammed, live
Apple's reported Trust Insights framework in iOS 27 is designed to spot live social engineering risk and help apps add warnings before users move money.
Should you care?iPhone 18 Pro tipped for a much smaller Dynamic Island
The iPhone 18 Pro is tipped for a substantially smaller Dynamic Island, a rumor that fits Apple's slow move toward a cleaner all-screen front.
Should you care?Samsung Messages is shutting down in the US. Google has won the Android texting war
Samsung is directing supported US Galaxy phones to Google Messages. The move simplifies Android texting, but it also gives Google more control over a basic phone function.
Should you care?Tesla robotaxis reach Miami, but the rollout is smaller than the headline
Tesla's robotaxi map has reached Miami, but only inside a limited geofenced area. The launch matters, though it is not yet proof of citywide autonomous transport.
Should you care?EV sales head for a record 23.3 million, but split world
BloombergNEF expects passenger EV sales to hit 23.3 million in 2026, but the global transition is now moving at very different speeds.
Should you care?Samsung Unpacked lands July 22: Z Fold 8 leaks explained
Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked is widely expected on July 22, with Z Fold 8 leaks pointing to thinner hardware, camera upgrades, and a possible wider model.
Should you care?EV choice is growing, but the market still tilts big
The global EV catalogue is expanding, but the IEA says large cars and SUVs still account for almost 70 percent of global EV sales.
Should you care?Apple Watch redesign may break your bands in 2027
A new Apple Watch rumor says a 2027 redesign could change the band attachment system, potentially making today's straps incompatible.
Should you care?Wi-Fi earbuds are here, and Bluetooth is on notice
Premium earbuds from Xiaomi and vivo can use Wi-Fi for higher-bandwidth lossless audio, but early compatibility is tightly limited.
Should you care?Nothing Phone (4b) lands July 7: what to expect
Nothing has confirmed the Phone (4b) for July 7, with leaks pointing to a transparent-style design, Glyph Bar, 120Hz AMOLED display, and a large battery.
Should you care?Kenya backs a Cybersecurity Agency as AI fraud rises
Kenya is backing a National Cybersecurity Agency as AI-generated deepfakes, online fraud, and attacks on public digital services grow more sophisticated.
Should you care?Claude's most powerful model is back, and the saga says a lot about who controls AI
Anthropic says Claude Fable 5 returns worldwide on July 1 after the United States lifted export controls that had forced the company to suspend its top models.
Should you care?Kenya hits 800 million GB of data as 2G and 3G fade
Kenya used about 800 million GB of mobile data in one quarter as smartphones crossed 50 million and 5G subscriptions kept rising.
Should you care?SARS leans on AI for the 2026 tax season
SARS is using more automation and third-party data to pre-fill tax returns and run auto-assessments for the 2026 filing season.
Should you care?Kenya warned to match AI growth with real laws
Kenyan lawmakers and digital knowledge experts say AI adoption needs stronger legal and governance frameworks before harm outruns protection.
Should you care?Microsoft's AI skilling expands across Kenyan counties
Microsoft and partners are expanding practical AI training beyond Nairobi, with 152 participants trained across Kwale, Kilifi, Mombasa, Taita Taveta, and Embu.
Should you care?WhatsApp is adding usernames, and you can reserve yours now
WhatsApp username reservations are open before the full launch later in 2026, letting you claim a handle that can help people reach you without showing your phone number.
Should you care?Anthropic's top AI models pulled over a US export order
Anthropic has suspended access to Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5 after a United States export-control directive.