Gadgets, Page 4
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Mon, August 4th, 12:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria’s Osun state distributes debit cards to farmers
The government of Nigeria’s Osun state has begun the roll out of debit cards to farmers, as part of a wider support programme aimed at promoting “agriculture based prosperity”. → Read more
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Mon, August 4th, 10:00 · Paul Adepoju
MTN launches cloud computing in Rwanda
MTN Rwanda has launched cloud computing services for businesses, claiming to be the first provider to offer cloud services in the country. → Read more
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Fri, July 25th, 08:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenyans to use Visa cards at Total service stations
Kenyan motorists can now pay for fuel with their Visa debit and credit cards at over 120 Total service stations across Kenya. → Read more
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Tue, July 22nd, 17:30 · Paul Adepoju
BlackBerry Z3 launched in Nigeria with free apps
BlackBerry has unveiled its Z3 smartphone in Nigeria, offering users who buy the device this month free application downloads valued at NGN8,000 (US$50). → Read more
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Mon, July 21st, 16:00 · HumanIPO
REVIEW: Garmin Vivofit
Wearable fitness tracking devices are fast becoming a trend, especially among those people conscious of their health. There are currently a lot of big names in the industry like Polar Loop, Fitbit Flex, Jawbone UP, and the new Samsung Gear Fit. → Read more
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Mon, July 21st, 11:00 · Susan Mwenesi
US donates bomb detection kits to KAA
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has donated KSh60 million (US$680,000) worth of equipment for detecting explosives in airports to the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA). → Read more
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Fri, July 18th, 12:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Asus sees Q2 growth in market share
Consumer notebook and tablet brand Asus has recorded a year-on-year growth in market share, according to Gartner’s Q2 2014 PC shipment results. → Read more
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Wed, July 16th, 16:30 · Paul Adepoju
SON to shut down Lagos Computer Village market over fake phones
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) is set to shutdown the mobile phones market at the Lagos Computer Village in Ikeja over substandard phones, giving the market authorities seven days to rid it of poor quality devices or be closed. → Read more
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Thu, July 10th, 16:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian lawmakers order probe of failed $470m CCTV project
Nigerian lawmakers have ordered a probe into the government’s failed US$470 million CCTV project, which was awarded to ZTE Nigeria Limited and funded by a financing arrangement involving the Nigerian government and China Export Bank. → Read more
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Thu, July 10th, 11:00 · Paul Adepoju
Samsung launches Galaxy K Zoom in Ghana with selfie competition
Samsung has launched the Galaxy K Zoom in Ghana with a selfie competition that will give participants a shot at fame. → Read more
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Tue, July 8th, 12:30 · Paul Adepoju
TopDownDeals launches video game rentals in Lagos
Nigerian gaming e-commerce platform TopDownDeals has announced the launch of its video game rental services in the Lagos Metro area. → Read more
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Tue, July 8th, 09:00 · Chris Udemans
SA’s Emerge Mobile launches MPOS solution
South African startup Emerge Mobile has announced the commercial launch of its Edge mobile point of sales (MPOS) card acceptance solution. → Read more
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Mon, July 7th, 17:00 · Paul Adepoju
CWG targets Nigeria’s SME growth with SMERP and Webshop
Computer Warehouse Group (CWG) has unveiled SMERP and Webshop, cloud-based business models it says will ensure the growth of Nigerian micro, small and medium Enterprises (MSMEs). → Read more
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Fri, July 4th, 14:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Vodacom rolls out new phones
South Africa’s leading operator Vodacom has announced four new mobile devices will be available on its network as of July, three of which will be available exclusively to Vodacom customers for a limited period. → Read more
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Wed, July 2nd, 16:30 · Paul Adepoju
Commercial value of unlicensed software in Nigeria exceeded $287m in 2013 – BSA
Business Software Alliance (BSA) has revealed the commercial value of unlicensed software in Nigeria exceeded US$287 million in 2013, with about 81 per cent of software on PCs not having a proper licence. → Read more
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Wed, July 2nd, 12:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Ushahidi to launch BRCK next week
Kenya’s biggest social awareness platform Ushahidi will next Wednesday launch its BRCK modem-cum-router at the Sarit Centre in Nairobi, a project it says is Kenyan-made but designed for both the local and global markets. → Read more
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Wed, July 2nd, 09:00 · Chris Udemans
REVIEW: Sony Xperia Z2
Sony hopes to provide the public with an alternative to Samsung and Apple smartphones with its flagship Xperia Z2. Does the device provide a user with a “jack of all trades” smartphone, or is it just another iteration? → Read more
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Tue, July 1st, 13:30 · Chris Udemans
Samsung launches Galaxy S5 Mini
Korean electronics giant Samsung has announced the launch of the Galaxy S5 Mini, a compact version of the company’s S5 flagship smartphone. → Read more
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Fri, June 27th, 08:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Augmented Reality transforms logistics processes
Computer-generated sensory input such as videos or graphics can go a long way in enhancing operations in warehouses during transportation and last-mile delivery as well as value added services (VAS) in a company’s operations. → Read more
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Thu, June 26th, 16:30 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria increases spending on ICT to combat terrorism
The Nigerian government has increased its spending on ICT tools in its fight against terrorism, especially the Boko Haram sect terrorising the north of the country. → Read more
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