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All about Gemini 3, Google’s most intelligent model yet

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Gemini 3 is Google’s latest and most advanced family of large language models (LLMs), developed by Google DeepMind. It…
How ChatGPT group chats work

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ChatGPT group chats are a collaborative feature introduced by OpenAI that allows multiple users—along with ChatGPT itself—to participate in…
Tecno MegaPad SE, MegaBook S14 now on the Ugandan market

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TECNO Mobile has just launched its innovative Slim Series, bringing the ultra-portable MegaPad SE tablet and the featherweight MegaBook…
Samsung Unveils the Galaxy Z TriFold: A Tablet-Like Foldable Smartphone Hits the Market

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Samsung has finally pulled back the curtain on its highly anticipated Galaxy Z TriFold, a groundbreaking foldable device that…
Absa Bank Uganda unveils multi-currency virtual card, Absa Pay, and Absa Pay-by-link

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Absa Bank Uganda has unveiled three powerhouse digital payment tools: the Absa Multi-Currency Virtual Card, Absa Pay, and Absa…
UK’s Visa is going fully digital in immigration by 2026

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The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) is phasing out physical visa documents in favor of a secure, online eVisa…
Tracking Kiira EV Kayoola e-Coach’s 13,000 km round-trip journey from Kampala to Cape Town

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Imagine driving from Uganda all the way to Cape Town and back… in a giant electric bus built entirely…
Uganda’s Facebook Ban: VPNs Won’t Save You, Says Regulator as 2026 Elections Loom

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In a stark warning delivered at the Sheraton Hotel today, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) declared that…
CFO Andrew Bugembe: MTN Uganda leans on transparency for steady growth

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MTN Uganda anticipates closing the financial year with good results in line with market guidance, driven by increased data…
Airtel Africa partners with SpaceX to bring Starlink D2C connectivity

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Airtel Africa has announced a strategic partnership with SpaceX to roll out Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell (D2C) satellite connectivity across all…
Airtel Teams Up with SpaceX’s Starlink to Bring Phone Signal to Remote Areas

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Imagine you’re hiking in a remote part of Africa, far from any cell tower, and your phone suddenly gets…
Starlink Suddenly Stops Working in Uganda: What Happened and Why It Matters

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For the few who have been using Starlink in Uganda—the satellite internet service from Elon Musk’s SpaceX that beams…
Uganda Imposes Nationwide Internet Blackout Ahead of General Elections

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Uganda Imposes Nationwide Internet Blackout Ahead of January 15, 2026 General Elections, effective today, 6 PM EAT. Just as…
Why over 1 Million Ugandans have downloaded Bitchat

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In a world where internet access is increasingly weaponized by governments to control information flow, decentralized technologies are emerging…
Uganda’s Post-Election Digital Dilemma: UCC Combats AI Misinformation Amid Public Outcry Over Internet Shutdown

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In the wake of Uganda’s contentious 2026 general elections, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has found itself at the…
AI vs Traditional Automation: Which is Better for Mainframe Testing?

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Mainframe systems continue to power critical business operations across banking, insurance, government, and large enterprises. Despite decades of technological…
MTN Accused of Secretly Sharing Phone Numbers to aid Pro-Govt Text Blasts

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In a move that’s got many Ugandans furious, a prominent human rights lawyer has fired off a formal legal…
Technology and Cloud Solutions: Hybrid Infrastructure 2026

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The rapid growth of digital services in betting, gaming, fintech, and media has reshaped how companies design their IT…
Meet Uganda’s Next Tech Innovators: 20 Talented Students Get Full Ride from Airtel

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Airtel Africa has launched a major new initiative to boost tech talent in Uganda: the Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship.…
Gemini’s Lyria 3 lets you create custom 30-second audio tracks

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AI creativity is moving a step forward, and we are about to see a lot of transformation this 2026.…
Women in Digital event targets mentorship gap in Uganda’s ICT sector

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Women pursuing careers in Uganda’s growing digital economy are set to gain access to mentorship, networking, and career guidance…