Facebook officials had internal research in March 2020 showing that Instagram – the social media platform most used by adolescents – is harmful to teen girls’ body image and well-being but swept those findings under the rug to continue conducting business as usual, according to a Sept. 14, 2021, Wall Street Journal report.…
Globalization is a multifaceted concept that describes the process of creating networks of connections around the world. It involves the interdependence of national economies and the integration of information, goods, labour and capital, to name a few. In recent years, globalization has been the subject of growing discontent and criticism, particularly after…
But what does that mean for the local musicians, podcasters, and music-centric businesses? Spotify, the largest audio streaming subscription platform, which is partly owned by two of the three biggest music record labels — Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment, has expanded to 80+ new markets. The new markets…
Three local firms have developed a mobile application to support contact tracing efforts by the health officials in efforts to combat the spread of coronavirus. Through the Linda Application, Kenyans will now be able to know if they are within the vicinity of a person who has tested positive through…
SafeBoda unveils new pricing for customers to get around Nairobi for as low as 60 bob. Commuters in Nairobi typically spend up to five hours a day, sometimes even more, in traffic crippling productivity and the quality of life. SafeBoda provides a way to let the city of Nairobi thrive. …
Oppo has today officially announced a new device in the Kenyan market. Oppo Reno 2F is an addition to the Oppo Reno series that was unveiled earlier this year. The device features upgrades on the camera front and still upholds the Reno design style. The device has a 6.5-inch FHD+…
Global technology company Vivo has stamped its mark in the Kenyan market by launching its regional offices in the Kenyan capital and also unveiled the new V17 Pro smartphone in the Kenyan Market. Vivo is committed to the Kenyan market and looks forward to making the most of its innovation…
WhatsApp is now limiting forwarding of any message up to a maximum of five people in an effort to tackle the spread of false information on the platform. The Facebook-owned business had already introduced the policy in India in mid-2018. The Guardian quoted Mr Carl Woog, Head of Communications at WhatsApp, announcement in Jakarta…
A leading innovator in enterprise software, VMware, has announced the expansion of its IT Academy to Kenya’s Strathmore University in Nairobi. Dubbed: Virtualize Africa, the programme comes with an overarching goal to empower the fast-growing, young African population to enter the digital workforce with confidence and expertise. It also aims to help…
War on cyber-insecurity has received a boost after USIU-Africa University partnered with a local tech institute to offer training on how to counter the menace. The USIU-Africa partnership with Cyber-security Institute (CSI) is aimed at creating a local pool of cybersecurity experts that will man online portals for private and…
