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America invents it, China replicates its way to innovation, and Europe regulates what it failed invent, replicate/scale nor keep.

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The Kenya Information and Communications Amendment Bill would meter internet use more like a utility. Supporters call it fair billing.

Digital-rights advocates see a permanent identifier with too few safeguards.

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Most people no longer need a flagship phone to get a bright OLED screen, reliable cameras, water resistance, fast charging, a premium build and years of software support.

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A seat at the table matters, but it can become ceremonial. Africa needs coordinated policy, local research capacity and bargaining power to shape how AI is built and deployed.

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PwC administrators are marketing KOKO's core ethanol technology, intellectual property and manufacturing platform, with expressions of interest due July 17.

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Draft regulations would let a family member or interested party ask the gambling regulator to exclude a person where betting threatens finances, dependants or informed decision-making.

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Starlink has stopped accepting new customers in the Kenyan counties of Nairobi, Kiambu, Mombasa, Machakos, Murang'a, Kirinyaga and Kwale because demand has outgrown the network capacity available in those areas.

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A month after the State sold its stake to Vodafone Kenya, shareholders vote on CEO nomination rights, board formulas and the protections that keep Safaricom's brand and expansion tied to Kenya.

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Google storage is shared across Drive, Gmail, Photos and some backups. Start with the largest files, protect important data and empty every trash folder.

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Some smart glasses are headphones in a frame. Others record video or show a private display. Very few deliver the science-fiction AR experience buyers expect.

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Volkswagen's South African arm is under pressure to modernise toward new-energy vehicles, but the honest story is more cautious than a sweeping electric-car pivot.

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Apple cancelled its long-running car project in 2024, but it is still fighting for the most important screen inside the vehicle: the dashboard.

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Consolidation decides which apps and rails survive, and buying a licensed local player has become the fastest legal route into a new African market. Your favourite fintech may soon have a new owner.

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A router is easy to overspend on because the box prints theoretical numbers. The useful checks are certification, radios, ports, software, placement, and whether your devices can use Wi-Fi 7 at all.

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Apple is building real-time social engineering defence into the iPhone: on-device signals, risk scores, and friction added exactly when a scam is unfolding.

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The world has never had more electric cars to choose from, but the menu is still tilted toward bigger, more expensive vehicles.

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The most desirable phone of the year may become desirable partly because you cannot easily get one.

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Health alerts can help people rest, test, or seek care earlier, but they can also turn normal body variation into anxiety if they sound more certain than they are.

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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.

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End-of-support dates decide how long your banking apps, work accounts, photos, passwords, and private messages remain protected by manufacturer patches.

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