That is where 2fumbe comes in. 2fumbe is a Ugandan startup that lets you shop for quality kitchenware and home appliances that you can get delivered at your home. They have quite some stock with more varieties being added. Currently, they have a wide range of kitchenware and appliances which include Saucepans, Casseroles, Rice Cookers, Pressure cookers, Gas Cookers, Refrigerators, Blenders, Electric Kettles, Microwaves, Toasters, Sandwich Makers, Flasks, Deep Fryers, Coffee makers, Coffee sets, Dinner Sets, Cutlery among many other kitchen accessories....

1. Google Allo For a product that was announced about three years ago at the company’s developer conference in May 2016, Google will be pulling the plugs on its smart messaging app, Allo. In an announcement made by Google’s Vice President for Consumer Communications Products, the company announced that though it had learned a lot from Allo, it would be investing more in Messages (it’s official app for texting — SMS, MMS & RCS) and Hangouts....

How do I know it is time to replace my battery? Good question. Thing about depreciation of your phone’s battery is that it all happens so slowly and gradually, you don’t really realise it is happening. It all seeps away so slowly you don’t really registered the loss. That said, some of the signs you need to replace your battery is if your phone takes surprise nosedives from 40 percent charge down to zero....

Since internet is now used for work, home and lifestyle; staying connected to our family and friends, clients and opportunities becomes vital. This involves, finding the best package that suits your needs, managing your usage so that you stay on budget, being able to top up or renew conveniently and most importantly, getting help swiftly when you need it. Here are 5 data tips and tricks that Vodafone Uganda customers can take advantage of to get the most of their data/internet packages....

But before the dust of Apple Vs FBI had died down, WhatsApp Messenger, the most popular Instant Messenger on the planet at 1 billion users set the internet abuzz when they enabled complete end-to-end encryption on the app covering messages, audio, video, calls and shared files. The message from WhatsApp to any government intending to spy on its citizens’ private conversations is crystal clear – NOT IN MY HOUSE! As we welcome WhatsApp to the ranks of instant messengers that have put some effort is securing the billions of messages exchanged daily, we bring you a modest list of 5 apps which have incorporated end-to-end encryption into their security protocol:...

If you haven’t found your own distraction yet, here’s our advice; check out shows and movies on as many streaming platforms as possible. We have carefully selected the best streaming services that offer free trials. Also, exploring many streaming services will give you an idea of which one to keep and pay for when you are ready. So, sign up and explore as many as you can, for free!...

Airtel Kenya has long been seen as a happy medium between Safaricom’s solid services and extensive coverage but exorbitant prices for tariffs and packages, and Telkom Kenya which offers so many free goodies but suffers when it comes to coverage and service reliability. Today, we look at an offer from Airtel Kenya that will no doubt save you money if your situation allows for it. What is Airtel Tubonge? Tubonge is slang for ‘Let’s talk’....

Mobile Money which predominantly is being run by Mobile Telecoms runs on a Technology called USSD (unstructured supplementary service data), a cousin Technology of SMS. You have most likely used it unknowingly whenever you load Airtime for instance by dialing short codes such as 130something# or whenever you access the MTN Menu on your phone. This Tech is part of the GSM standard and that means –just like SMS — it’s compatible with almost every phone that can text or call....

Mobile money is the biggest money transfer service in the country; and just last year (2013) alone about $640m is believed to have been exchanged through the service. Also, there have been innovations into mobile money to ATM cash outs like this recent one by MTN. Most banks use third party money transfer services i.e. Money Gram, western Union and a few others. Although these account for a good percentage of international money transfers they are no match for Mobile money when it comes to local money transfers; a fact which doesn’t go down well with some bankers....

Simply put, the higher the two parameters (sampling rate and bit depth), the better the quality of the sound. That said, let’s take a look at some of the most popular audio formats we have. SEE: Do Bluetooth headphones (and speakers) reduce sound quality? v MP3 This is undeniably one of the most popular audio format and also very old created way back as 1993. Fully known as MPEG-1 audio layer 3, the MP3 format is achieved by lossy compression which results in the significant reduction of file size....

Starting at just $4.99 per month after a 7-day free trial for new subscribers, Apple TV+ is set to compete against established giants such as Netflix which start at $7.99 per month. The service is currently mostly tailored towards users who are already imbued in the Apple ecosystem, but the company is expanding native support of its service to other platforms. Apple TV+ is accessible in about 100 countries including some African countries....

But despite having over 750 attendees from 23 countries, 100 pitch competition submissions and over 60 speakers and panelists, the basics of Blockchain might not have gotten the clearest definition. Many parties find it hard to distinguish the technology from cryptocurrency, and the few that can are often misled into thinking that cryptocurrency runs the chain. It is for this reason that we are running a series of basic knowledge posts, to guide you on what Blockchain is, how it operates, and why it is a revolutionary technology....

Bolt boasts of being the only operator in the country to guarantee 85% net income in Kenya to its drivers, charging a commission of 15% which is lower than the fees charged by other platforms currently available in the market. Ola Akinnusi, the Bolt Country Manager in Kenya, intimated that, Bolt’s mission is to make urban transportation more convenient and affordable for more people, thus broadening the company’s reach, providing a platform for job creation through its social contribution....

1. Tesla Summon Mode Tesla cars are packed full of technology and phone integration. Some say the only thing you can’t do with a phone to your Tesla is driving it. Well, you can summon the tesla to drive itself to you or even park itself in tight parking spaces. Of all the phone-car integrations here, this stands out. For safety reasons, the summon mode only works within 200 feet away and as long as the car is in sight....

Now I personally use Chrome as my default browser on my Linux Mint PC setup. So I get regular updates from the Google’s official repository. To check for your version or to update, simply go to menu > help > about Google Chrome. The browser already had a PDF viewer, but it was quite basic. With the newer version, you now have support for page thumbnail previews, support for document outlines (table of contents), a document zoom view controller, a “Fit to page” button, and support to rotate documents....

Google’s AI-driven voice assistant can do so many things such as calling your mom, setting an appointment, starting a timer, play/pause music or Movies, etc. When set up with smart home devices such as smart bulbs, thermostats, security cameras, Google Assistant can be a real time saver. I have a couple of Yeelight bulbs also known as Xiaomi Mi LED Smart bulbs at home. I have already set them up with Mi Home App and Google Home App which is integrated with the Google Voice Assistant....

The 3rd edition of DataFest Kampala was launched last Friday with a focus on exploring the role that data plays in how we navigate our world. The event will be a hybrid physical and virtual gathering with limited slots of 200 participants to attend physically at MoTIV (Bugolobi Kampala). Participant numbers are restricted to 20-30 per session in compliance with Covid-19 SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures). DataFest Kampala 2021 (themed “Living with Data“), is an international community event in Africa bringing together technologists, data scientists, civil society organizations, designers, government bodies, marketers, and businesses to connect and explore opportunities for collaborations....

The DStv packages have increased as follows. DStv Access Bouquet at $10 has increased from Ugx 26,000 to 28,750 DStv Family at $20 has increased from Ugx 52,000 to 57,500 DStv Compact at $28 has increased from Ugx 72,800 to 94,875 DStv Compact Plus at $48 has increased from Ugx 124,800 to 155,250 DStv Premium at $78 has increased from Ugx 202,800 to 241,500 PVR and XtraView subscription incurrs an extra UGX 28,750 on all the above rates....

A fingerprint padlock is a keyless lock that uses your fingerprint as the key to unlock it. It comes with a fingerprint reader similar to what you have on your Smartphone. The reader scans your fingerprint to unlock the padlock. It’s battery-powered and can be recharged via micro USB port. So instead of the key hole, you instead get a microUSB or USB-C port for charging it. The battery could take upto a year without needing recharging....

Lamudi launched in Uganda last year, listing several real estate properties and enrolling many other real estate brokers on its online platform. Now the company is making it even more convenient for users to hunt for their dream houses using only their mobile phones. The Android App follows its iOS App giving even more mobile users the opportunity to search for property, given Android’s 52% smartphone marketshare. So we gave the Lamudi App a spin on the Google Nexus 5 and Tecno H7 and here’s our first impression with Lamudi Android App....