Lenovo released its dual-display Yoga Book 9i last year and has now updated it with Core Ultra processors at CES 2024. The laptop still has two 13-inch, 2.8K OLED displays and comes equipped with a detachable Bluetooth keyboard, a …
Apple released iOS 17.3 beta 3 to public beta testers on Wednesday, a day after the iPhone maker released the developer beta. The release also comes about a week after Apple released iOS 17.3 beta 2 to developers but abruptly withdrew it a…
A new company says its phone app can "translate" your baby's cries and tell you whether they're hungry, uncomfortable, tired or in need of a diaper change. Showcasing its tech at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, Cappella says it uses AI and …
By Amine Djouahra, B2C BU Director, Canon Central and North Africa (www.Canon-CNA.com)
From the emergence of text-based diffusion models that can bring images to life with just a description, to the remarkable capabilities of advanc…
Customer experience, efficiency to drive growth of Africa’s telco sector this year
Africa’s vibrant telco sector is set for a bumper year in 2024 as it expands operations and broadens service offerings to meet the needs of an increasin…
Apple has announced its long-awaited Vision Pro headset will go on sale on 2 February in the United States.
US customers have been given the option to pre-order the $3,499 (£2,749) mixed-reality device from mid-January, thou…
You can imagine my surprise when what I thought was a webcam suddenly sprouted a pair of eyes and blinked at me.
Lenovo's Magic Bay Robot, a concept accessory the PC giant showed off at CES 2024, doesn't do much more than blinking and …
When the original iPhone launched back in 2007, it marked the ascendance of on-screen keyboards, but some folks still miss the full physical keyboards that were popular on BlackBerry devices and other mobile phones earlier this century. Fo…
New Year, new you -- right? 2024 is here, and this could be the year you resolve to be healthy or get your financial house in order. But 2024 may also be the year you decide to take control of the personal data you share across the interne…
You just received a brand new SIM card for your iPhone, and you want to start using it pronto. But you're not sure how to activate it. Don't worry. Activating a new SIM card on your iPhone is a simple process that just takes a few easy ste…
Ahead of next week's Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Microsoft has announced the biggest change to Windows keyboards in almost three decades -- a new dedicated key to launch its AI tool Copilot.
The Copilot key will live to the right o…
Years after rival web browsers made the move, Google Chrome on Jan. 4 will begin blocking websites from using third-party cookies, the easiest way to track our online behavior as we move around the web.
The browser will block thir…
A revolutionary mobile experience is coming. Get ready to discover a new era full of possibilities with the latest Galaxy innovations, designed to transform how you live, connect, and create.
On January 17, Samsung Electronics will host…
A year after announcing its own lineup of Roku-branded TVs, the hardware company revealed today a new range of high-end televisions. Roku also introduced Roku Smart Picture, an AI-powered feature that automatically adjusts picture and audi…
Over the holiday season, Microsoft quietly launched its Copilot app on Android and iOS, along with iPadOS. The app gives users access to Copilot, formerly known as Bing Chat, which operates similarly to OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
Like other AI c…
Samsung is launching its next crop of mobile devices -- presumably the rumored Galaxy S24 series -- on Jan. 17, the company said Tuesday. In what will be one of the first major smartphone launches of 2024, Samsung's devices are exp…
If you've got a Google account, you may know that you've only got 15GB of free space that you can use. If you're like many people, that storage is already full and now you're seeing a message that says you're out of room. To avoid …
While some of the best iPhone cases also function as wallets, letting you carry your phone and credit cards in one hand, this also means you're putting your most sensitive personal belongings together. So if someone steals or finds your lo…
Whether or not you've had issues with your blood pressure in the past, it's important to regularly keep an eye on it -- especially if you're extra stressed due to the holidays. Fortunately, if you already have an Apple Watch, tracking your…
Streaming devices are now the norm, along with platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Max and other streaming services that enable us to connect and watch TV with convenience. While there are top-quality options from Apple, Roku, Google Chromecast …
Huawei says its "back on track" after its revenue neared $100 billion for this year, despite continuing US sanctions on the Chinese conglomerate.
Sales to surged to more than 700 billion yuan ($98.7 billion) in 2023, the company…
Christmas is now over, and if you've received an iPhone 15 as a present, you might be wondering what your brand new phone is all about. Your flagship iPhone runs iOS 17, the latest mobile software update, and while you might be acquainted …
Orange (www.Orange.com) has been a sponsor and exclusive worldwide telecommunications partner of the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) since 2008. Today, this long-standing partnership has been renewed with CAF, reinforcing t…
If you’re like me, you likely have no less than ten tabs open at any given time. When you work from home on a laptop or desktop, it can be frustrating and time-consuming to try and toggle through each tab to find the one you’re loo…
Apple Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 are now available at Apple Stores in the US starting today, with availability to widen by Saturday.
Apple said Wednesday it'll immediately resume in-store sales of its latest smartwatches, the Appl…
Foldable phones aren't new; Android phones with foldable screens have been available since 2019. But back then, their high prices, limited software functionality and fragile designs initially made them hard to recommend. That's changing in…
Why might you want a VPN on your computer? Maybe you're all about having anonymity when you're surfing the web. Maybe you might want to access content that's restricted because of your location. Or you want to better protect your l…
Today, Meta released its ‘2023 Africa Year in Review’ to showcase some of its significant investments and works across Sub-Saharan Africa in 2023. Captured in an infographic, it highlights Meta’s ongoing milestones and successes across the…
FIAT (https://www.FIAT.com/?) awarded at the 2023 edition of the ADCE Awards, the most prestigious prize of the European creative community, promoted by the Art Directors Club of Europe; The brand, alongside Leo Burnett agency, excelled wi…
Christmas is close, so you may be looking for ways to get into the merry mood. In addition to splurging on festive coffee drinks and shopping for worthy gifts, you can greet the holidays by streaming movies and TV shows.
If you're dashi…
Spotify boasts more than 100 million songs in its catalog and grants users access to the entire archive, regardless of their subscription level. Out of its 574 million-plus user base, 226 million are paid subscribers, and it's one …
Affordable phones used to offer dismal performance that results in a frustrating experience. But budget handsets are getting better each year, and you don't need to spend a ton of money to get a phone that's packed with great features. The…
Samsung's Galaxy S24 and S24 Ultra could launch as soon as next month, and new AI features are expected to be the star of the show.
Samsung will surely face huge competition -- most notably from the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro, which feature…
Egyptian B2B e-commerce startup MaxAB and Wasoko, a Kenya-based e-commerce player with operations in Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda and Zambia, are in talks to merge operations, TechCrunch has exclusively learned from multiple sources. TechCrunc…
As promised, Apple has officially removed the Watch Series 9 from its online shop. Word on the surprise move arrived earlier this week, when the company confirmed that an ongoing patent dispute has forced it to pause sales of the flagship …
The best cheap phones on the market offer all the smartphone essentials without the hefty price tag of flagship competitors, like the Galaxy S23 or the iPhone 15. In fact, $160 is the lowest price you'll find in our list of top picks. The …
Apple released iOS 17.2 on Dec. 11, more than a month after the release of iOS 17.1. The update includes security fixes and patches, plus over a dozen new and useful features, like the long-awaited Journal app and Contact Key Verification.…
The Acer Swift Go 14 is one of the first laptops to feature a new Intel Core Ultra chip, which the chipmaker unveiled last week at its AI Everywhere event. Given its approachable price and utilitarian design, the Swift Go 14 is a great exa…
It’s the season to go a little overboard on gift giving. But this year, give the gift of good security (and privacy) and eschew tech that can have untoward risks or repercussions. We’re not talking about things that go boom in the night or…
It’s been more than a year since Elon Musk purchased Twitter, yet we’re still seeing the reverberations of that deal on other social platforms, including the new ones that have cropped up since. Spill, a platform founded by ex-Twitter empl…
Whether you got a new Chromebook for the holidays or you're looking to do more with the one you have in the coming new year, you should know that there are still quite a few misconceptions about what Chromebook computers can do. One of the…
Last week, pan-African e-commerce platform Jumia said it was discontinuing its food delivery service, Jumia Food. According to the company, its food delivery business didn’t align with the current operational landscape and prevailing macro…
Salesforce has announced plans to acquire Spiff, a platform that automates commission management for sales teams. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Founded in 2017, Spiff serves up a low-code interface designed to make it easy for…
Apple will pause sales of its two newest smartwatches, the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2, in the US this month because of an ongoing legal battle with health tech company Masimo.
The US International Trade Commission, the federal ag…
TikTok has rolled out an update to enhance the app experience for viewers on tablets and foldable devices, the company announced on Monday. The company says the app is now better optimized for larger screens, as viewers can now experience …
Gogoro co-founder and CEO Horace Luke wants to “go big” in India even as the Taiwanese company faces challenges in its home country.
The potential of India, it seems, is simply too ripe to ignore and not just because it’s the world’s …
Google Tuesday introduced a range of new features and updates for its mapping service in India as it wraps up for the year and sets the base for the coming year.
One of the latest in the series of new additions is Lens in Maps, which …
The $159 70mai Dash Cam Omni is an unusual entry in a crowded dash cam market filled with generic devices. The Omni has features that not only keep you and your car safe but actually add to your driving experience. Like any dash cam, the c…
Apple now has a powerful M3 chip lineup to deliver boosted performance to its MacBooks, but the still-impressive 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro can be had for a discount, for folks who know where to look. If you're hoping to score one for less tha…
It's hard to beat a movie theater for its stunning picture and immersive sound, but it isn't always possibleto catch the latest blockbusters on the big screen. With an AV receiver, you can bring a bit of the movie theater experience right …