Take a look at the statistics At the end of 2018, the overall shipment of smartphones was down by 4.1% to 1.404 billion from 1.465 billion in 2017 (IDC). Surprisingly, the last time the number of sales was this down globally was in 2013 taking the smartphone industry back five years. Even in Africa, smartphone shipment came down with a surge in feature smartphone instead which can be attributed to economic difficulties plaguing this region....

Storage is a key element of computing, without which processing would be in vain. But a user has to make a choice between using solid-state drives (SSD) or hard disk drive (HDD). What are they? A hard disk drive is a data storage device, composed of a metal platter with magnetic coating, and it uses this coating to store and retrieve digital information. A solid-state drive, on the other hand, uses interconnected flash memories to store data persistently even without power....

Jacobson asserts that “there are no technological or economic barriers to converting the entire world to clean, renewable energy sources” but what is rather preventing us from achieving that goal is whether or not we have the societal and political will. Jacobson envisions a world run by wind, water and solar energy to generate power, with wind and solar power contributing 90 percent of the needed energy while Geothermal and hydroelectric sources would each contribute about 4 percent in their plan....

Win a ReadyPay Solar Home Comfort Kit with a Free MTN Shyne Feature Phone ReadyPay is like Yaka for solar. The payment model is broken down into installments conveniently paid through MTN Mobile money until you’re done with the cost of the kit. That means that for instance you don’t have to pay Ugx 650,000 upfront for the Starter kit. Instead you pay an initial fee of Ugx 50,000 and then deposit only Ugx 800 through Mobile money until you’re done....

The New Vision reports that the director of basic and secondary education, Dr. Yusuf Nsubuga said that ICTs should be used to enhance the learning and teaching experience; “there’s no harm in allowing learners to use ICT gadgets as instructional materials. Smartphones are important in sharing knowledge. Banning such things in schools is untenable” Nsubuga said. The director also said that the ministry is developing guidelines on the use of Technology by learners in schools....

Launched in February 2020, the TCL C8 lineup comes in just two sizes; a 55-inch and a 65-inch version. Spec-wise, both versions are identical, the screen size is the only differentiating factor. Today, we will be unwrapping the 55-inch variant of the TCL C8 Smart TV. The C8 models boasts of 4K (3840×2160) resolution with HDR 10+ support as well as Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision. Also Read: Tcl Roku vs Android TV-Powered Smart TVs...

With a launch event expected in Uganda for the first time. We are yet to get more details about it but that is definitely a big deal here. What is particularly exciting about this launch is that Tecno also launched its custom ROM the Tecno HiOS. For the first time, we now expect OTA updates on Tecno devices. Most of the leaks and rumours were accurate. The Boom J8 comes with 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, 4G LTE, a 1....

The official Telegram app is already lightyears away from what others have on offer, not with the cute stickers, multiple accounts, performance tweaks and what not. But now, we have something else that is gunning up to be a worthy contender – Telegram X. Telegram X is an official Telegram app, which is separate from the main official app you and I use on the daily. What sets it apart is the bold experimentation going on there....

Samsung Galaxy Buds The major highpoint of the Samsung Galaxy buds is that it has wireless charging capability. It has a sleek and comfortable design and a great battery life. Jabra Elite Active 65t wireless Earbuds The Jabra Elite Active 65t are extremely comfortable earbuds to make use of. They are water and dust resistant and doubles as a fitness tracker. Size: 1.2. x 1.1 x 0.9 x inches Weight: 0....

Vivo Energy Uganda, the company that distributes and markets Shell-branded fuels and lubricants, just launched this ground-breaking Visa-enabled fuel card. The card is called EasyGo because it will deliver ultra-convenience to motorists and shoppers as it allows them to budget and plan for their expenditure, monitor and track usage, get discounts for their purchases and earn usage rewards on a secure platform. Shell customerss can as well use it at Shell service stations when buying fuel, car servicing, shopping, gas refills and at any outlet all over the world that accepts Visa payments....

Over the years, there have been multitudes of creative and innovative of ways to get more people into writing code. The results remain modest though. A kickstarter project —Hello Ruby–is storybook that entices kids to understand the concepts behind programming and thereby help kids learn how to program. Within the first 24 hours of its campaign, it surpassed its $10,000 goal by more than 100% and the writer, Linda Liukas, promises a future parents’ guide and mobile app if the backers hit further targets....

Update an iPhone using Tip #1 Use office WiFi. My go-to option every time I want to save my mobile data plan. Office WiFi. Many offices these days are equipped with WiFi -for office use mostly. The best part is that most offices/businesses opt for unlimited and relatively faster internet. Unlimited to prevent cut offs and fast to quicken work and well, create impression. It can turn out a bit negative for the business owner if [a customer/client] walks in with a laptop and tries to use their WiFi service and it’s too slow or it doesn’t work....

There are so many custom launchers on the Play Store to serve as alternatives to the often clunky ones that come with OEM software. Some are very well polished while others are a hot mess. But that is the beauty of Android, there’s always something for everyone. So if you just need something simple and straightforward, what options do you have? Here are some of our favorite picks. Nova Launcher This is one of the most popular aftermarket launchers out there that’s been around for a long time....

1. Monitor Your Account and Bank Statements You need to regularly review your bank account activity so that any suspicious transactions can be reported immediately. With the availability of mobile wallets, a review once a day wouldn’t be too much work. 2. Jealously Guard Your PIN The Personal Identification Number (PIN) is like the lock for your account. Being careless with it is basically putting your entire account in jeopardy. Don’t give your PIN to anyone who asks, and don’t keep it written down anywhere in your purse or wallet — just memorize it....

1. Church Website Many churches now use their official websites to stream services now. On the website, look out for phrases/buttons/words like “Watch now” or “Stream live” or “Listen now”. When you click on that, it will take you to the live stream and if there isn’t a live stream at the moment, you will be redirected to a countdown to the live stream page. For example, churches like Watoto, Phaneroo, and Worship harvest all have live streams via their websites....

The event was delayed 5 minutes and the satellite is expected to be deployed in the low earth orbit for observation and data collection in weeks after docking at the international space station. Also Read: Uganda’s First Satellite PearlAfricaSat-1 Launches Today! Synopsis of the event The event was live on NASA with live commentary and it also aired on local TV channels streaming through. There was a live feed at Kololo grounds where the Minister of Science and Innovation Dr....

Drift Valley first reported about the fund stating that a total of €373,000 will be disbursed to four hubs on the continent during the first year of the fund, 2014-2015. The money will be used for core funding of the hubs, seed funding for various projects and for programme management costs. Noticing the potential of Technology to transform the continent, many donors have gone to invest in Tech and innovation Hubs across the continent....

So what is this new phenomenon selling like hot cake lately? This article will explain what an NFT is, how it works, and so much more. Let’s get right into it. What is an NFT? Non-fungible Tokens are digital assets that symbolize real-world objects like art pieces, memes, food, music, videos, etc. They are bought and are also sold online via a blockchain. In technical terms, non-fungible tokens are cryptographic assets on a blockchain with unique identification codes and metadata that differentiate them from each other....

Matter of fact, the technology behind AI cameras is getting finetuned to the point that at some point in the future, the brainlike algorithms that process images and light sensors will mimic the human retina. Real life applications could be in self-driving vehicles and drone performance to name a few. But for our piece, we will mostly talk about AI Cameras in smartphones. And before we go any further, let’s expound on the AI at the heart of the camera....

What is IFTTT? It is both a website and a mobile app. It launched in 2010 with the slogan: “Put the Internet to work for you”. Short for “If This, Then That,” IFTTT is an easy way to automate tasks that might otherwise be repetitive or unable to talk to each other. Getting Started Head over to the IFTTT website or install the app on your phone. Click the Sign-Up link and enter the email and password you’d like to use....