Web & Social

Roku refreshed its streaming lineup in back in May 2025, making incremental changes at the entry level. The company has quietly retired the popular Roku Express and Express 4K+ set-top boxes, replacing them with two sleek HDMI sticks — the Roku Streaming Stick (model 3840)... Read More

While most ride-hailing startups chase market share, Union is chasing something much bigger: the financial future of Uganda’s boda boda riders. At a launch event held last week at the Garden City rooftop in Kampala last week, Union pulled the curtain back on a surprising... Read More

Absa Bank Uganda at the beginning of this month unveiled two new digital innovations, Digi Loans and Online Account Opening, aimed at meeting the growing demand for fast, convenient, and paperless banking. These fully self-service solutions, accessible via the Absa Mobile Banking App, Internet Banking,... Read More

For the past 20 years, Umeme has been the face of Uganda’s electricity distribution—the company behind your prepaid tokens, the customer service calls when the power goes out, and the name on your utility bills. But as of April 1, 2025, that’s all changing. The... Read More

AI chatbots have taken over the internet, and 2025 is proving to be the most competitive year yet. Almost every week, there's either a new AI chatbot or a new model with allegedly better benchmarks. From OpenAI’s ChatGPT to Elon Musk’s Grok, companies are pushing... Read More

After more than two decades of connecting people across the world, Microsoft has announced that Skype will officially be retired in May 2025. In its place, Microsoft is shifting focus to Microsoft Teams (free) as the go-to communication platform for consumers. This transition marks the... Read More

Your credit score is an essential factor that lenders use to determine your creditworthiness. If you're planning to apply for a loan, mortgage, or any form of credit in Uganda, knowing your credit score is a vital step. Here's a guide to help you understand... Read More

Kenya’s internet landscape is heating up, and Starlink is at the center of it. Since launching in June 2023, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service has grown by over 1,000% in Kenya, serving more than 8,500 users as of December 2024. Offering low-cost, high-speed internet across... Read More

Apple’s macOS Sequoia 15.2 is here, and it’s packed with features that make your Mac feel more intelligent, creative, and personal. This update doesn’t just tweak what’s already there—it pushes macOS into a new era of AI-powered tools, intuitive design, and smarter functionality. Here’s everything... Read More