Google says it is retooling its search machine to go beyond recognizing words in queries and begin understanding what it is people are asking for. The California-based Internet titan is intent on adding “semantic” capabilities…
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Kenyan events mobile app wins Africa competition
Afrosilicon has emerged the winner in the ‘Apps for Africa 2012’ competition, sponsored by Ericsson, Sony and Google. Afrosilicon submitted a mobile app idea that allows users to stay up to date with what’s happening,…
Apple delays delivery of new iPad to market
NEW YORK, March 12, 2012 (AFP) – Smart phone manufacturer Apple announced Sunday it had posponed shipment of new iPads to market by three days, from March 16 to March 19. No formal explanation was…
What does Facebook Timeline mean for businesses?
Facebook introduced the new look timeline for brands last week, a few months after they introduced the timeline for personal profiles. Users have until 30th March to test timeline for pages in preview mode before…
US$7,000 bathroom mirror can update Facebook
At US$7,000 per unit, the Cybertecture Mirror is one of the most expensive bathroom mirrors in the world. So what makes this mirror-gadget so cool? The Cybertecture Mirror will revolutionize multi-tasking in the bathroom since…
Mobile business app launched in Kenya
A mobile app that helps users find important information on starting a business and investment opportunities has been launched. The ‘Doing Biz in Kenya’ app is available for download in the Nokia Store. The app…
Windows 8 open for free consumer preview
Microsoft has announced the release of the Windows 8 test version for consumers. The Windows 8 Consumer Preview offers a more robust experience for testing the world’s most popular operating system. This latest preview is…
Super cool gadgets at the Mobile World Congress
The annual Mobile World Congress is arguably the biggest event for the mobile industry. Over 60,000 people from 200 countries attended last year’s event. The city of Barcelona is hosting this year’s congress where the…
Kenyan app developer wins Sh8.3 million for AroundMe
Kenyan mobile developer James Mwai has won Sh8.3 million for his mobile app ‘AroundMe’ at the just concluded Nokia Create for Millions challenge. Mwai’s app beat ten other finalists in the ‘In the Know’ category,…
New Mercedes-Benz can update Twitter by voice
Luxury car manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz, has announced plans to integrate Apple’s voice command technology into its A-Class electronics system. Dubbed the “Drive Kit Plus”, the system will let drivers access their iPhone apps while driving using…