Author: Kaluka wanjala

Smart homes are gaining popularity across the globe with people looking for gadgets and appliances that can communicate with each other seamlessly. More people are thinking of turning their homes into smart homes and with the many different products available to help them do so, the process is much easier that it was before. From smart TVs, to smart speakers and even smart coffee makers that companies come up with to make our lives easier. These are just some of the products LG showcased at the LG InnoFest 2019 event for Middle East and Africa. In one of the sessions,…

goAfrica, a London-based online ecommerce platform that focuses on business-to-business (B2B) customers, has sealed a partnership with Finserve to provide payment solutions for online buying and selling of products. Buyers from across Africa will now be able to buy and pay for goods from merchants located in various markets in a fast, convenient and secure process, following goAfrica fully integrating Finserve’s Jenga Payment Gateway. “Buyers and sellers can now settle transactions in a fast and secure process. The Jenga Payment Gateway has further taken away the challenges of multi-currency and cross-border settlements that are associated with online trade,” said goAfrica…

With the advancement of technology, there are always question asked about the role the technology plays in society. This has been the case with Artificial Intelligence (AI), questions have been raised about the role of AI and how it will affect society. There are those who see AI as a good thing and those on the other end who associate it with bad things saying it will take away our jobs and some saying the machines will learn so much and turn against us. Being one of the key stakeholders in the industry, Microsoft partnered with Strathmore University and Access…

The latest smartphone from Infinix to launch in Kenya is the S4. This is yet another camera-focused smartphone that is available in two variants of 3GB/32GB and 6GB/64GB. The 3GB/32GB variant is available for Ksh 14,999 while the 6GB/64GB model is available for Ksh 18,999. The Infinix S4 is the successor to the Infinix S3 and S3X from last year. With the S4, we will be looking at what the company has changed over the last year and if the upgrades are worth it. All that will be shared in the full review that will be up in a couple…

Last week LG showcased some of its latest home appliances and other products at its annual InnoFest event that was held in Seoul this year. “The event gave partners, retailers and media from countries across the Middle East and Africa the opportunity to experience LG’s revolutionary technologies and learn about the key business strategies and priorities for the year ahead,” said the company. The exhibition featured simulated living spaces that gave visitors a chance to see flagship home appliances from the LG ThinQ, LG SIGNATURE and LG Objet ranges in action. Speaking on this, James Lee, president of LG Middle…

It looks like the smartphone megapixel war has kicked off and Infinix is one of the first smartphone manufacturers to take part in it. The company has launched the Infinix S4 which comes with a 32MP front-facing camera. I am not sure you need all that and if you know a thing or two about cameras, then you know that there is more to the camera and image quality besides the megapixel count. That aside, the megapixels still play a big role in image quality but keep in mind it is not the only determining factor. With a 32MP selfie…

Gone are the days when affordable smartphones were associated with not so good experiences. This was evident to me last year when I reviewed the Tecno Spark 2. When it was launched, the phone was available for Ksh 9,999 and has been my favourite smartphone within this price range. The phone just works, it does what the company promises and outshine competitors. With the success of the Spark 2, I was excited to test out the Tecno Spark 3 Pro, its successor that is currently available in Kenya. I wanted to see if the Spark 3 Pro lives up to…

The Tecno Spark 3 Pro was launched in Kenya a couple of weeks back as the successor to the successful Spark 2 series from last year. The phone is available in the country from Ksh 12,500, a sweet spot for a smartphone targeting the masses. The Tecno Spark 3 Pro is the first smartphone from the company to be launched in Kenya this year and I am curious to see what it has to offer. With the success of the Tecno Spark 2 from last year, I want to see if the company is able to match that with this…

The Nokia 7.1 is one of HMD Global’s mid-range smartphones available in the country for around Ksh 30,000. At this price, as a customer, you are expecting a good and reliable smartphone that should do what you expect it to. This phone has been available in Kenya since November last year and I have had a unit to review for over a month. Design and Build The Nokia 7.1 looks and feels premium. HMD Global has put in the time to make this phone and that will be clear from the very first time you see this phone. It looks…

This week, LG will be showcasing its revolutionary ThinQ technology and the power of AI to an exclusive audience at InnoFest 2019. An annual event, InnoFest gives distribution and retail partners, as well as media the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with LG’s latest technologies. This year, LG is placing key focus on communicating the power of smart technology to make life simpler and more efficient, with its array of AI-equipped appliances. Over the past few years, LG has been finetuning its research and design, introducing a range of products that have truly redefined how consumers navigate their daily lives.…