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And with that, the giant Chinese smartphone maker officially has physical presence in the country. Initially, one had to order many of their products online through e-commerce site Jumia but now, the store keeps stock of around 300 items from the OEM. I’m talking everything from smart toothbrushes to backpacks, official accessories and everything in between. I for one, am super excited for their new and upcoming smartphones like the Xiaomi Mi A3, the CC9 and many other future devices as the company is well known worldwide for making devices that punch well above their price-tag in terms of build quality and specs....

What you get is an eye in the sky capable of 360 degree surveillance at 1080P Full HD, motion detection and last but not least, crisp infrared night vision. A user can pan and tilt the camera using the smarpthone app to capture everything in sight or reposition it for that perfect angle. For iron clad surveillance on the cheap, you can set notifications for motion detection. Spec Sheet Product Name: Mi Home Security Camera 360° 1080PProduct dimensions: 78 x 78 x 118mmNet weight: 239gPower input: 5V/2ALens angle: 110°Resolution: 1080PFocal length: 3....

A few weeks ago, we saw Xiaomi unveiling the successor to the Mi Band 6 and the new addition to this line of products, the Mi Band 7 or Mi Smart Band 7 in its home market of China with the promise of a global launch soon. Well, today, Xiaomi has finally made true its promise and the Mi Band 7 is now available outside China. What’s new with the Xiaomi Mi Band 7Xiaomi Mi Band 7: Here’s everything we know so far...

Their lightweight comes with some disadvantages such as the screen size, small storage, limited ports, among others. This is where the accessories for the Chromebook come in. When you think of Chromebook accessories, the first things that come to mind are cases, chargers, keyboards, and expanded storage. We shall highlight these and some other useful Chromebook accessories that are often overlooked. Let’s get right into it. 1. USB Hub/Dock Chromebooks mainly use the USB-C port and this presents you with a challenge when you need to connect other Chromebook accessories to extend the functionality....

Pocophone F2 To say that the Pocophone was a success would be an understatement. This device pulled all the stops in terms of spec’s and performance while remaining relatively affordable. Of course, a few corners were cut here and there to attain that magic price. The Pocophone won awards & appreciation one after the other from the likes of MKBHD@, TheMrPhone 91mobiles @AndroidAuth among others. The successor has some serious shoes to fill....

Whereas September is already a few days into its self, we can not fail to outline for you the 12 video games that you should not miss out on. Who knows, you could fall for one to drive you into the virtual world. Maker: Bungie Synopsis Humanity’s last safe city has fallen to an overwhelming invasion force, led by Ghaul, the imposing commander of the brutal Red Legion. He has stripped the city’s Guardians of their power and forced the survivors to flee....

With no experience or regular exercise, running a 10k marathon can be a daunting task that many end up walking instead of actually running. With a couple of weeks away, we have curated the top 5 apps that can hep you get ready for the MTN Uganda marathon. Most of these apps will work on both Android and iOS and a few on Windows (There are some good fitness apps on Windows mobile too)....

Learning Chinese is an intimidating feat at first. However, there are many benefits that would lead someone into learning Chinese. Whether you want to take advantage of the many free Chinese courses online or trying to enter China’s widely open doors for foreign trade as an entrepreneur. These 5 ways to learn Chinese quickly are what you need channel your inner superhero and get pumped up to start your journey....

When buying cables, many simply go online or to a store and pick any cable that looks aesthetically pleasing without putting some other vital factors into consideration. That should no longer be the case when you’re done reading this article. We’ll talk about six (6) things to look out for before heading out to buy a cable and likewise, important things to note when you’re selecting a cable to buy....

These tips are actually relevant for both new and old MacBook users. You might see certain shortcuts that ease your device use. In this post, we mention 7 of these MacBook tips and tricks and show you how to use them too. Read through. READ MORE: How to Record Screen on iPhone, iPad, MacBook. MacBook Tips and Tricks 1. Use Spotlight Search For More The first thing you should know is that the Spotlight Search on your MacBook can do more than search for files on your laptop....

In this article, we will look at 8 Nigerian startups that have raised the most money so far in 2019. Andela First on the list is Andela, a company that searches for tech talent, identifies and trains them to become full stack software engineers. Andela started from Nigeria in 2014 by Jeremy Johnson, Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, Ian Carnevale and Christina Sass. It presently has offices in Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and the United states....

You no longer need to buy piles of CDs and DVDs, or pay to download videos in order to have access to the latest in entertainment. Showmax replaces the old model of buying and owning the content you want, in favor of paying a monthly subscription for access to more content than you could consume in a lifetime. The monthly subscription fee is about $7 U.S. Dollars. Here’s all the info you’ll need to start streaming with Showmax....

With the upsurge of prepaid meters a couple of years ago, however, paying electricity bills became relatively easier; purchasing electricity units at designated power centers happened within minutes. Simply breeze in, supply your meter number, pay for specified units and breeze out! With the advancement of technology and innovation in the country, thankfully, a couple of technology companies began offering convenient methods of paying electricity bills within the comfort of your space....

Here are some of the comments from smartphone owners on social media and our comment threads; — James Mwamisi (@jamesmwamisi) August 28, 2013 Nokia wants to differentiate itself When Stephen Elop, the Nokia CEO, an ex-Microsoft executive sent the famous “burning platform” email to his staff in which he stated that Nokia was sitting on a time bomb(Symbian), he was looking for a suitable OS that would make his company more competitive in the new smartphone market....

Since inception in 2010, the awards have witnessed steady growth peaking at 281 entries in 2014, compared to 159 in 2013 and 54 the previous year. This year, the awards will target 4 categories including young ICT innovators, best ICT solutions for development, most innovative locally-developed ICT solution for business excellence as well as most innovative approaches in digital content. This year’s categories are; Digital Content Award, ICT for Development Award, Business Excellence Award, Young ICT Innovators award....

Also Read: Here is how to get Airtel Kenya 4G in the few currently supported areas With this launch, all the Telecos in the country now have 4G networks. This could potentially spark price wars between the telcos as they all push towards improving quality of service and coverage. Chief executive Prasanta Das Sarma said the launch will improve customer’s Internet experience as well as mobile phone services. “Airtel is committed to continuously innovate and improve the quality of its products and services for a delightful customer experience,” said Mr Sarma....

We tweeted them up inquiring as to why they had done this. Their response was that ‘this has been done to ensure optimisation of resources and [in order to] give you a better experience’. Don’t be alarmed though, this new development does not mean that Airtel has reduced the pricing on their data bundles. They simply reduced on the options to decongest their bundles. The remaining monthly data bundles include 125MB at UGX 5,000, 250MB at UGX 10,000, 525MB at UGX 20,000 and 1GB at UGX 35,000, etc....

Brands like Samsung will now be able to build an Android 12 based version of the OneUI or Xiaomi for its MIUI interface. According to Google, Android 12 will be coming to eligible Samsung Galaxy, OnePlus, Oppo, Realme, Tecno, Vivo, Xiaomi, and all Google Pixel smartphones, smartphones at some point this year. That said, here is a list of smartphones (by brand) we expect to get Android 12 OS....

Apple Watch Series 4 runs watchOS 5 and brings advanced activity and communications features, along with revolutionary health capabilities, including a new accelerometer and gyroscope, which are able to detect hard falls, and an electrical heart rate sensor that can take an electrocardiogram (ECG). Apple Watch Series 4 and ECG test Apple Watch Series 4 enables customers to take an ECG reading right from the wrist using the new ECG app, which takes advantage of the electrodes built into the Digital Crown and new electrical heart rate sensor in the back crystal....