OpenAI is preparing to enter the hardware market in 2026, with fresh reports suggesting its first consumer device could be a pair of AI-powered earbuds designed to bring artificial intelligence closer to…
Netflix Beats Revenue Estimates, Shares Slip Amid Warner Bros Bidding
Netflix reported quarterly revenue that slightly exceeded analyst expectations, but its shares fell amid investor caution over a high profile bidding war involving Warner Bros. The results highlight the streaming giant’s ongoing…
Kenya to Spend $775K on Influencers Ahead of 2027 Elections
Kenya’s information ministry plans to spend KES 100 million ($775,193) annually on 30 content creators and social media influencers to promote government messages ahead of the 2027 general elections. The initiative aims…
Which Countries Could Follow Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban?
Australia’s recent move to restrict social media access for users under 16 has ignited global discussion, with policymakers, educators, and parents debating whether similar measures are needed elsewhere. The legislation, aimed at…
Spotify Raises U.S. Subscription Price Again, Monthly Plan Now $12.99
Music streaming giant Spotify has increased the price of its premium subscription in the United States for the third time in three years, raising the monthly individual plan from $11.99 to $12.99….
I-Train Africa to Host Impact Gathering Event in Lagos
I-Train Africa, an Africa based organisation that focuses on employability, workplace readiness, and career advancement will host a major impact gathering event in Lagos on the 17th of January 2026 at Radisson Blu…
Meta Names Powell McCormick
Meta Platforms has named former Trump administration adviser Dina Powell McCormick as its president and vice chair, elevating a seasoned policymaker and business executive to one of the most senior roles at…
Apple Unveils ‘Creator Studio’ Subscription Bundle for Professional Creators
Apple has announced the launch of Creator Studio, a new subscription bundle aimed at content creators, offering access to a suite of professional creative apps and premium features across macOS and iPadOS….
Grok used to mock and digitally strip women in hijabs, saris
A growing number of images generated or edited using Grok, the AI chatbot developed by xAI, are being used to target women wearing religious and cultural clothing, according to an investigation by…
Kenya’s Tech Scene Expands Beyond Nairobi, New Hubs Emerge Across the Country
For years, Nairobi, the “Silicon Savannah,” has dominated Kenya’s tech landscape. Startups, venture capital, accelerators, and policy initiatives were concentrated in the capital, leaving cities like Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, and Nyeri largely…