BitChat: A New Era in Messaging Privacy, Without Internet Tech visionary and Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has officially launched BitChat, a decentralized messaging app that allows users to communicate via Bluetooth relays—without needing internet access. This revolutionary tool aims to give people complete control over their conversations in real-time, even in low-connectivity areas. The app, […]
In Kenya, money no longer lives in wallets — it lives on phones. From open-air markets to matatu stages, mobile money has transformed not just how Kenyans transact, but how they save, spend, and even dream. A Cashless Revolution When M-PESA launched in 2007, few predicted it would become a financial backbone for over 30 […]
You forget a name. Instead of thinking, you Google it. Need directions? Use Maps. Looking for a proverb or fact? Ask ChatGPT. Convenience is great—but is it costing us something deeper? Many psychologists and educators are now sounding the alarm: digital dependency in Kenya, especially in urban areas like Nairobi, may be eroding critical thinking, […]
In today’s hyper-digital world, customer support has quietly undergone a seismic shift. Once the domain of patient phone agents and in-person service desks, it is now ruled by bots, help centers, and automated menus. Companies like Safaricom, Facebook (Meta), and Twitter (X) are increasingly turning their backs on traditional human-based customer service—especially in emerging markets […]
Kenya is at the cusp of a major financial shift. The fast payment system in Kenya, championed by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), aims to rival Safaricom’s M‑Pesa by enabling instant, interoperable payments across banks and mobile money platforms. This new real-time system seeks to enhance financial inclusion and foster innovation across the country’s […]
In breaking news, the SpaceX Starship rocket explodes setback to Mars mission has once again disrupted Elon Musk’s ambitions for human settlement on Mars. Late on June 18, 2025, during a static fire test at the Starbase facility in Brownsville, Texas, the massive 400-foot Starship prototype—known as Ship 36—detonated in a dramatic fireball, lighting up the […]
What is Helium? Helium is a colorless, odorless, non-toxic gas that’s the second lightest element in the universe after hydrogen. On Earth, it’s rare. It’s mainly harvested as a byproduct of natural gas extraction, and once released into the atmosphere, it floats away into space — gone forever. Unlike most elements, helium cannot be manufactured […]
Ilya Sutskever may not always be labeled the singular “creator” of ChatGPT, but few figures have shaped its foundation more deeply. As OpenAI’s former chief scientist, he played a pivotal role in the development of the deep learning breakthroughs that powered GPT’s evolution—and by extension, the rise of ChatGPT. Now, Sutskever is forging a new […]
