The first impression of the new Nexus 7 2013 is how portable and light it is. It comfortably seats well on average-size hands and is easy to handle. I have been using the Nexus 7 for a few weeks now and I can say it is one of the best tablets in the
Chief Kariuki’s Twitter community policing takes global stage
“A local administrator from a small town in Kenya is making a huge impact through social media.” That’s how @ChiefKariuki was introduced at the annual Google Ideas conference in the US late last week. The Lanet Umoja administrative chief gave a
Google rolls out new Nexus tablet
Google on Wednesday unveiled a slim, powerful new Nexus tablet computer, fielding a new Android-driven champion to challenge iPad maker Apple. The seven-inch tablet made by Taiwan-based Asus and bearing the Google Nexus brand is designed to be easily
Google ditches location-sharing feature in map apps
Google on Wednesday released an upgraded version of its popular maps app for Android-powered smartphones and tablets that ditches a Latitude feature that let people share locations with family or friends. The new software began rolling out at the online
‘Password fatigue’ haunts Internet masses
Looking for a safe password? You can give HQbgbiZVu9AWcqoSZmChwgtMYTrM7HE3ObVWGepMeOsJf4iHMyNXMT1BrySA4d7 a try. Good luck memorizing it. Sixty-three random alpha-numeric characters -- in this case, generated by an online password generator -- are
Google coming out with two new Android phones
Google revealed Thursday that it has two new sophisticated Android smartphones in the works, one of which will have the unprecedented distinction of being made in the United States. An HTC One smartphone customized to be "Google's take on Android" will
Kenyan election gets own Google Doodle
Google has created a special Doodle on its Kenya homepage google.co.ke to mark the ongoing elections, and Doodle will be on from 6am to 6pm. It was created by the Google Doodle team, and is intended to highlight a peaceful and inclusive electoral process.
‘Gangnam Style’ earns $8m for YouTube: Google
Google said Tuesday that the YouTube page showcasing the "Gangnam Style" video by South Korean rapper Psy has reaped more than $8 million in ad revenue. Google Chief Business Officer Nikesh Arora revealed the figure while discussing the money-making
Google launches portal to monitor Kenya elections
Today Google launched the Kenya Elections Hub, a portal where voters, journalists and campaigns can easily track news, trends and information related to the elections. With so many constitutional changes including new boundaries, new elective seats,
Google maps New Year’s resolutions around the world
Google is letting people peg their New Year's resolutions to an online map and see what promises others around the world have set out to keep in 2013. By Friday, a resolutions section at the California Internet giant's 2012 Zeitgeist website had logged
