Tech

Infinix’s Hot Launch; The All New Hot 50 Series is Here

Published

2 days ago

September 27, 2024

Tony Gaya

Over the last couple of months, Infinix has been making waves in the smartphone market, and their recent attempt at solidifying this move looks set to serve Kenyan consumers as the smartphone manufacturer launches their latest series of budget-friendly gadgets, and oh are they something.

The newly launched budget phone is the Infinix Hot 50i with functional elements users on a tight budget will find quite appealing. The budget-friendly market is where real competition exists if you ask me. Here’s whats on paper so far.

Infinix Hot 50i

The Infinix Hot 50i, part of the same Hot 50 series, brings its own set of features, which is powered by the MediaTek Helio G81, which is paired with 4GB of RAM.

However, this RAM can be expanded to 8GB, providing users with more flexibility depending on their usage requirements. This model offers similar performance in day-to-day tasks but at a more affordable price point.

Infinix Hot 50i Specs

Display: A large 6.7-inch IPS display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and 120Hz refresh rate.
Processor: Powered by the MediaTek Helio G81 processor, for smooth performance for everyday tasks and gaming.
RAM and Storage: Available in configurations of 4GB or 6GB RAM, which can be virtually extended up to 8GB. The device also boasts a generous internal storage capacity of 256GB.
Camera System: 48MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera for selfies.
Battery Life: 5000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging.
Audio: Dual DTS speakers designed to enhance sound quality, making it ideal for music lovers and media consumers.
Operating System: Runs on XOS based on Android 14, providing a user-friendly interface with various customization options.
Additional Features: A side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security, a USB Type-C charging port, and TÜV’s 48-month performance certification for long-term reliability.

Infinix Hot 50i Pricing

The Hot 50i is available in the Kenyan market at a price of KES 13,699, making it an attractive option for those looking for an affordable, yet capable smartphone.

The phone comes three attractive color options: Sleek Black, Sage Green, and Titanium Grey.

It will be widely available in retail stores after September 30th. Stay tuned to watch us review these units and give you a hands-on review of whether this should be your next phone or why not.

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New WhatsApp Feature Lets You Mention Contacts In Status Updates

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New WhatsApp Feature Lets You Mention Contacts In Status Updates

Published

1 week ago

September 19, 2024

Murugi Gichovi

WhatsApp has recently added a new feature to its Status updates, allowing users to tag contacts directly.

Currently available on Android for users with beta version 2.24.20.3 or higher, this update introduces a @ button that lets you mention specific contacts in your Status.

Once tagged, they receive both a notification and a message, ensuring they won’t miss your update. Tagged contacts can also reshare your Status, but only they will see their mention, preserving privacy.

Unlike Instagram, WhatsApp keeps the identity of the original Status creator hidden when tagged contacts reshare it. One key thing to note is that if you’ve blocked someone from viewing your Status, they can still see it if tagged using this feature.

This update, along with WhatsApp’s other hidden features, aims to make interactions more personal and dynamic on the platform.

Events

Apple Event Recap: New Product Lineup

Published

3 weeks ago

September 10, 2024

Tony Gaya

Apple has unveiled a host of new hardware alongside its latest software. Leading the lineup is the iPhone 16 Pro, equipped with the robust A18 Pro chip, designed to handle sophisticated AI tasks on a stunning new display, or at least they said.

Joining the iPhone 16 Pro is the Apple Watch Series 10, featuring advanced health and fitness capabilities, such as Sleep Apnea detection without the need for a cumbersome sleep study. It also sports a sleeker design with a larger screen.

The AirPods 4 have also debuted, boasting a more ergonomic design and an improved charging case that charges faster and is easier to locate if lost. Additionally, Apple has updated the AirPods Pro 2 and Max with fresh software features and new colour options. Let us know which are your favourites in the comments.

Apple Watch

During the presentation on how the Apple Watch enhances lives, Tim Cook unveiled the new Apple Watch Series 10, boasting an ‘all-new design’ that resembles the previous model but is slightly slimmer. The most notable upgrade is the significantly larger display, offering 30% more screen area than the Series 6, paired with a display that’s 30% brighter, making it easier to view content quickly.

The enhanced display is showcased with the new Flux watch face. The Series 10 introduces fresh color options: Jet Black, Rose Gold, and Silver, all featuring increased scratch resistance. The smartwatch’s profile has been slimmed down to 9.7mm, affirming its status as a remarkably thin device. Additionally, Apple has upgraded the charging coil on the watch’s rear, promising reduced charging times.

For those seeking a more luxurious option, Apple is launching the Apple Watch Series 10 with a new Titanium finish. This model is 20% lighter than its Aluminum counterparts and boasts a more sophisticated appearance. However, acquiring this version will require a significant financial investment.

The Apple Watch Series 10 operates on the new S10 SoC, featuring a 4-core neural engine designed to efficiently manage AI tasks. This includes automatic fall detection and emergency services contact, requiring no user intervention. Additionally, the AI chip enables a built-in translation app on the watch, offering a more seamless alternative to using a phone for conversational assistance.

The Apple Watch Series 10 also boasts new workout enhancements. Notably, it features a new depth app that measures diving depth, making it an excellent tool for divers. Additionally, it includes a Tides app to forecast tidal movements, which is useful for beachgoers and surfers.

The Apple Watch Series 10 starts at $399.

AirPods

Several years after the release of AirPods 3, Apple has unveiled the AirPods 4 with a sleeker design aimed at enhancing comfort. The latest iteration is equipped with an H2 SoC and a revamped audio architecture, enabling features such as Personalized Spatial Audio for superior sound quality across various content.

The redesigned charging case is now more compact and features a USB-C connection, marking the end of the Lightning cable era. Additionally, noise cancellation, previously a feature of the AirPods Pro, is now standard in the base model. Borrowing from the Samsung Galaxy Buds, the AirPods 4 offer adaptive noise cancellation that adjusts based on your activities and whether you are speaking.

A new addition is a speaker in the charging case, integrated with the Find My network, to assist in locating misplaced earbuds more easily.

The AirPods Pro are also receiving an update. The AirPods Pro 2 will feature a range of capabilities aimed at identifying and preventing hearing loss. The new Hearing Protection feature, enabled by default, will utilize machine learning to detect loud noises and adjust the noise cancellation to safeguard your hearing. Additionally, the AirPods Pro 2 will include a mode that enables them to function as clinical-quality hearing aids.

Apple has updated the AirPods Max, introducing new colors and a USB-C charging feature, with prices starting at $549. The AirPods 4 are priced at $129 for the standard model and $179 for the model with noise cancellation.

iPhone 16 Series

The main event has arrived: a first look at the new iPhone 16. Apple introduces a new color-infused glass available in Ultramarine, Teal, and Pink, alongside the classic White and Black options.

The iPhone 16 inherits the Action Button from the iPhone 15 Pro, a programmable feature for executing various functions swiftly. Additionally, Apple has implemented a dedicated camera button that not only launches the camera app but also functions as a physical shutter, akin to a traditional camera.

The camera button operates similarly to a Mac touchpad; it’s more of a haptic sensor than a button. It can serve as a standard button for quick photo captures, but it also detects lighter touches and movements, allowing for on-the-fly photo setting adjustments without screen interaction. If Apple could integrate this technology to revive TouchID, it would be remarkable.

An enhanced camera system accompanies the new camera button. The iPhone 16 boasts a 48MP main sensor and an Ultrawide lens capable of capturing up to 2.6 times more light, enabling macro photography as well.

iPhone 16 Pro advances AI capabilities even further. The base model boasts a 6.3-inch display, while the Pro Max features a 6.9-inch screen, slightly larger than the iPhone 15 Pro’s. It maintains a Titanium finish and comes in four colors: Black, White, Natural Titanium, and ‘Desert,’ a subdued Rose Gold variant.

Powered by the A18 Pro chip, which shares the Neural Engine with the standard A18 but includes additional cache for professional tasks, Apple promises significant performance improvements over the iPhone 15 Pro. However, the difference in pure performance compared to the standard iPhone 16 may not be substantial.

The iPhone 16 Pro enhances photography with a 5x Telephoto lens, alongside the 48MP main camera and ultrawide lens, significantly boosting zoomed-in shot quality. It also promises superior distant object photography.

Audio quality receives an upgrade with four ‘studio-quality’ microphones, offering improved recording capabilities, particularly for video. The neural engine also supports professional voice filters to eliminate background noise or highlight a specific speaker’s voice.

The iPhone 16 is priced at $799 for the 128GB model, and the iPhone 16 Plus starts at $899, also with 128GB. The iPhone 16 Pro is available at $999 for 128GB, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max begins at $1,119 for 256GB of storage.

Health

7 Powerful Ways to Make YouTube Work for You

Published

3 weeks ago

September 9, 2024

Eric Kamau

YouTube Turned My Life Around. Seriously!

10 years ago, I was just a kid who wanted unlimited coins for my phone games. Guess where I found out how to get them?

YouTube.

Yep, it showed me how to root my device and unlock everything I ever wanted. I felt like a hacker!

Fast forward to our last year of high school, my friends and I decided we wanted to study the Bible more deeply and live a genuine Christian life.

But where could we possibly go for that?

Then came the phase where I wanted to sound more articulate, fancied myself a digital minimalist, got curious about lifestyle medicine, wanted to dress better (so I looked more confident and approachable).

Write more effectively, lift heavy weights, almost perfect my swimming strokes, and even get some dating advice.

Where did I turn to?

Yet, YouTube May Feel Like A Bottomless Pit Of Content

With its overwhelming amount of information, you might end up drowning in cat videos and celebrity gossip when all you wanted was to learn how to cook pasta that doesn’t stick together like glue.

But, if used intentionally, it’s like having a personal tutor for everything you’ve ever wanted to learn, and the best part?

FOR FREE!!

And so, I’m here to convince you

How You Can Make YouTube Your Personal Self-Improvement Tool That Works For You!

Turning you into the fascinating, well-rounded genius you’ve always dreamed of being.

Can’t eat your own cooked food? Let me show you how YouTube can turn you into the family’s star chef—or hey, maybe even help you finally find a man (because who doesn’t love a good cook?)

Need help to budget? Still haven’t figured out how to get your grades up?

Wanna take better pictures, or develop an obsession with reading?

Learn Chinese so that you can speak with half the world?

Or bake the perfect cake for your mom’s 60^th birthday to remind her she’s still the best thing that ever happened to you—even though you’ve never known how to use an oven?

Here’s how.

1. Clean Up Your Subscription List and Algorithm So That YouTube Works For You, Not Against You

Intentionally subscribe to channels that align with your goals and unsubscribe from those that don’t.

Avoid mindless scrolling, as it can lead to unproductive content being suggested.

Instead, support the videos you enjoy by liking, sharing & commenting, to get similar recommendations.

Do this consistently for 3 months, and watch as YouTube algorithm transforms into a personal self-development assistant tailored to your needs.

2. Create Playlists To Organize Content

Whether it’s long-form lectures, tutorials, or videos recommended by friends, categorize them into playlists for easy access.

This simple habit saves you time and prevents the frustration of searching for that one video you need among a sea of irrelevant content.

3. Set Consistent Time Limits To Plan Your YouTube learning

Whether it’s 30 minutes a day or 1 hour every weekend.

Consistent, shorter sessions are more effective than binge-watching for hours on end, which can turn your active learning into passive viewing.

Remember, the goal is to absorb and apply what you’ve learned, not to turn YouTube into another source of entertainment.

4. Have Specific Daily/Weekly/Monthly Goals

Don’t just watch anything—dedicate time to a particular theme or subject, and immerse yourself fully.

When a video points you to further resources, follow up with research.

If you encounter something challenging, take the time to understand it thoroughly before moving on.

This approach ensures that you’re consolidating your knowledge and making the most of your watch time.

5. Engage with Content Actively To Learn Deeply

Take notes, pause to reflect, and try out what you’ve learned in real life.

Active participation solidifies your learning.

Use flashcards, share insights with friends, write about your experiences, and apply your new skills in everyday life.

6. Explore New Interests To Meet New Challenges and Opportunities To Grow

Don’t be afraid to dive into topics you’ve been curious about but haven’t yet explored.

That’s how you might discover your interest in exercise and stay consistent for a year plus.

You never know where a new interest might lead—it could even become your next passion or career path.

7. Treat Your YouTube Learning Time Like Class Time

Silence notifications and focus entirely on the content.

The Pomodoro technique is a great way to structure your sessions—study for 20-30 minutes, then take 5-minute break intervals.

Use breaks to recharge, not to distract yourself.

Whether it’s tidying up your room, doing a quick workout, or reading a few pages of a book, make sure your break activities help you return to your study session refreshed and ready to learn, not tired and distracted that you dread your next study session.