As the New Year approaches, individuals and small businesses seeking budgeting tools can explore various apps. For individuals: Courtesy Photo As we approach the New Year, you may be interested in creating a budget for yourself, or you may be looking for a new tool to help manage the budget of your startup or small […]
Telegram’s latest update brings a redesigned call interface aimed at reducing battery consumption on phones. The update features dynamic call status-based backgrounds, improved call quality, and overall reduced resource usage, benefiting older devices. Telegram is releasing a new update that includes improved calls with a new design that consumes less battery power on your phone. […]
Bluesky, a decentralized social network, and Twitter competitor, now allows users to view posts without logging in, though an invite is still required to create an account. Users can share posts via links, and publishers can embed Bluesky posts in blogs. Image Credits: Bluesky Bluesky, a decentralized social network, and Twitter competitor, has finally enabled […]
Google is releasing updates for Chrome desktop browsers, with a standout feature called Proactive Safety Check. This feature operates in the background, notifying users proactively of malware in extensions or compromised passwords. Courtesy Photo This week, Google is releasing a few updates for Chrome desktop browsers, which should improve browsing security and provide you greater […]
President Yoweri Museveni has urged judges and magistrates in East Africa to unite in combating corruption within their judiciaries. Speaking at the East African Magistrates’ and Judges’ Association Conference in Uganda, Vice President Jessica Alupo emphasized the need for innovative solutions to tackle corruption and address outdated technology affecting the region’s justice systems. Judges and […]
In the iOS 17.3 developer beta, Apple has introduced new security measures, including Stolen Device Protection, aimed at preventing hackers from accessing sensitive information. Courtesy Photo On 12th December 2023, Tuesday’s iOS 17.3 developer beta included new security settings that Apple said would stop hackers from cracking your passcode and obtaining your personal information, including […]
The non-profit student organization “Sign Language for All” at Makerere University hosted its first silent dinner to raise funds for providing free sign language services to refugees and rural communities. Founded by deaf student Alex Ogwal, the initiative involves student volunteers teaching sign language in Kampala. Alex Ogwal, the founder of Sign Language for All […]
The Weyonje application, developed by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), has created 15,000 formal and informal jobs within a year in Kampala. The app, which utilizes geographic information systems (GIS), addresses the sanitation crisis in the city by allowing residents to request pit emptying services. In just a single year, the Weyonje application has […]
Meta has started testing the integration of Threads, its social networking app, with the Activity Pub protocol, making Threads posts visible on Mastodon and other networks compatible with Activity Pub. Mark Zuckerberg announced this move, emphasizing that it will enhance content visibility and user control. On 13 December 2023, Mark Zuckerberg announced that Meta has […]
Spotify has confirmed testing a new feature that allows users to create playlists with the assistance of AI technology and prompts. The “AI playlists” feature was observed in the wild, with users able to customize playlists by selecting prompts or creating their own using an AI chatbot-like interface. The feature is part of Spotify’s ongoing […]
