Sony’s slick PlayStation Vita handheld videogame gadget hit major markets around the world on Wednesday as the Japanese entertainment titan bucked a trend towards play on smartphones. Sony packed movies, music, and the Internet into…
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Google Earth goes under water in Australia
An ambitious endeavour that will see more than 50,000 high resolution photographs digitally stitched together, will allow Google Earth users to take a virtual dive 100 meters under the ocean’s surface around the Great Barrier…
LG unveils a new tablet-like smart phone
Giant electronics manufacturer, LG, has launched its latest smart phone – the Optimus Vu. The tablet-like smart phone is equipped with LG’s advanced Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology and IPS display. The launch of LG’s…
3 cool Japanese gadgets
The Japanese have always been known for their creativity when it comes to practical electronics and gadgets. But, as the next 3 Japanese gadgets prove, impracticality is also what makes a good toy. Enter: Tengu…
Twitter re-designs to improve user experience
Popular micro-blogging site, Twitter, has made a raft of changes to its pages to boost the appeal of the message-sharing service to users around the world. Among the changes Twitter has made include the log-in…
Mobile apps to spice up your Vals
Valentine’s Day is a special day to many lovers across the world. Spending time and money together is almost inevitable and it wouldn’t hurt if you have a mobile app to help you make that…
Japan scientist makes ‘Avatar’ robot
A Japanese-developed robot that mimics the movements of its human controller is bringing the Hollywood blockbuster “Avatar” one step closer to reality. Users of the TELESAR V don special equipment that allows them not only…
ICT Board launches software certification program
The Kenya ICT Board has partnered with the Carnegie Mellon University to introduce a certification program that will offer credential examination for software developers in Kenya. The program, dubbed ‘Chipuka’, is designed to examine the…
Mobile Web conference secures key sponsorship
Two of the key regional players in the mobile web development space have committed to support the Mobile Web East Africa conference in Nairobi. iHub and m:lab East Africa have pledged their support for the…
Samsung opens Engineering Academy in Kenya
The second Samsung Engineering Academy in Africa has opened in Nairobi as the pilot phase in South Africa comes to an end. The giant electronics manufacturer is working to establish engineering academies in selected African…