But what you may not be aware of is that the Chinese company recently unveiled its own integrated flat screen StarTimes HD TVs on the market, which interestingly come with an inbuilt decoder capable of transmitting of both Satellite and Terrestrial TV? Well, now you know. First launched in Nigeria, the integrated StarTimes digital HD LED TVs come in three sizes including 32″ and 40″. Other specs include a 5mm bezel, 1080p resolution (1920*1080 full HD pixel density) and an upgradeable operating system....

Moreover, the physical components on your smartphone can’t be upgraded but they can at least have a semblance to a more recent device through software updates and same goes for computers too, except, there are some few hardware changes/upgrades that can be made on that end. Using the latest macOS Mojave as an example – that offers dark mode which is preferable for a large number of users. Besides that, it also sometimes solve incompatibility issues with peripheral accessories and other devices....

Given the advancement in technology, online betting emerged and gained firm roots on the Ugandan market. Its flexibility and ability to fix majority of the disadvantages that the manual system had, has made it a darling to many especially the youths. Some of them include the following: Time Saving Standing in a long queue, served by a single person, can be tiresome. Such a delay in service only costs the customer....

Google Photos was announced way back in 2015 and has since grown to be one of the most indispensable products by Google. It leverages the power and advantages of cloud storage to provide a seamless way for you to backup, manage and essentially immortalize your Gallery. Here are some of Google Photos’ standout attributes; Automatic Backup If you are like me, which is most people, you have a lot of photos on your phone from various sources....

Majority of smartphone manufacturers are increasingly adding support for “Blue Light Filter” on their products as a built-in feature, and it’s already quite popular. What a sizable amount of Windows PC users aren’t cognizant of is the fact that the Windows 10 OS also has a similar feature built-in. Dubbed “Night Light“, the feature debuted on the Windows 10 OS about 2 years ago with the Creators Update. When activated, Night Light tones down the intensity and harshness of the light emitted from your screen and displays warmer colour that are easier on the eyes....

Do you have a friend you would like to surprise with a technology themed gift? We show you 10 tech gifts you can give to your loved one this Festive season. Bluetooth headset/ speaker For the lovers of music, this can be a great addition to their gadget collection. A Bluetooth headset or speaker being wireless is more convenient. Also, they are not very expensive in the markets today....

Ugandans take to Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) What is amazing is that while many Ugandans struggle with basic technology, it is shocking how fast they caught on and reacted to their being blocked from accessing their beloved social media channels. In less than an hour, thousands of Ugandans had shared VPN (Virtual Private Network) apps for Android, iOS and Windows that enabled them bypass the blockade. Since it was only Social Media that was blocked, people were able to download apps from the Google Playstore,Apple App Store and the Windows Store....

The cause is in most cases from a surprisingly unexpected end — our smartphones. Smartphones rule our lives, even though a while back, we didn’t care much about them. However, the fact that these little devices are always connected to the internet and have social media apps such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram embedded with instant notifications, we find ourselves checking our phones even at the most inappropriate instances. So please don’t;...

1. Earphones/Earbuds With the availability of streaming apps plus music player, you can listen to your favorite songs on the go using your smartphone. For the best music streaming experience, you will need to use earphones/headphones/earbuds depending on your taste to freely listen to your music. Luckily, most smartphones come with earphones packaged in their boxes. However, these earphones are normally basic and might not fit your taste. We recommend buying quality headphones to enjoy better music play....

#1. Turn the brightness low Your device display eats up a lot of your battery storage. Dimming the brightness of your phone will most definitely increase on how long your battery goes. However, it is best to put your device to auto-brightness which enables your device to automatically select the most suitable brightness for your screen. To turn change your brightness settings, it will depend on your phone brand and model, but Android users can go Settings>Display>Brightness>Auto....

This post takes you through some features of Google Keyboard that you might not have encountered or used before. All of these features make your typing experience great. You should read through and try them out sometime. READ MORE: How To Enable Floating Mode In Google Keyboard (GBoard). Features of Gboard to Try Out 1. In-built Google Search Google Search is integrated into Gboard. This means that you can search for stuff on Google while using the keyboard app....

Read along as I give you the top five solid reasons why you should quit Chrome and adopt Firefox as your daily browser. 1. AutoPlay Blocking on Websites An annoyance for many people using Chrome is the auto-playing videos on the websites they visit. On some of those sites, the videos will pop up no matter where you are on that page until you close it out. On Chrome, you can install third-party plugins to block those annoying auto-play videos, or better yet, use Firefox, which has the inbuilt feature....

It might not have the notch, the end-to-end bezel-less screen, a USB type C connectivity, nor the face ID that is capturing the industry of late, but the A32F has its own version of distinction, and a fanatic can’t fail to be moved by some of these features. Android Go The itel A32F is the first Android Go device from itel Mobile, coming as the result of the recent partnership between the brand and Google which allows them to produce phones that run on the Androi Oreo (Go edition) operating system....

Ransomware is Malware that holds the data of a computer user for ransom, usually requiring or claiming to require payment to restore access. One of the most popular incidents on Ransomware was the “WannaCry” worm that wreaked havoc. Big companies such as FedEx, Deutsche Bank, and the UK’S National Health Service were all crippled when their Windows computers were infected and payment was demanded in Bitcoin to unlock their data....

This post compiles as many Xiaomi smartphones that are currently in the market and their prices. Xiaomi Smartphones and Their Prices Redmi Note 8 – N74,500Redmi 8A – N55,000Redmi Note 7 – N80,000Redmi 5A – N43,000Redmi Note 5A – N83,000Redmi Note 4 – N92,000Redmi Note 3 – N32,000Redmi 4X – N37,000Redmi 4A – N30,000Mi Note 10 – N160,000Mi Max 2 – N155,000Mi MIX 2 – N202,000Mi A1 – N45,000Mi 6 – N81,000Mi MIX – N161,000Mi Max – N62,000...

You get the idea. Apparently Netanyahu had ostensibly spewed out these vile words and more. Getting embroiled in a debate about Israel-Palestinian conflict is far far from my intent for this post. Instead, my point here is much more mundane: this speech actually never happened. Take care of internet hoaxes! Back home, many high profile Ugandans have been pronounced dead on social media and if you are not careful, you find yourself swept by the wave....

The mobile phone has revolutionized everything — including paying your bills. You can now pay for airtime, data, water, electricity, movie tickets, bus tickets, event tickets and even 3rd party insurance using mobile Apps. These apps use your mobile money or your visa debit card to make cashless transactions possible. Here are 7 apps and websites for paying bills online in Uganda. Xente Xente, a creation of Intel world is a platform available on both web and mobile that helps you purchase airtime, data, tickets and pay for your electricity bill....

Instead the film and design company has announced a new website and reel that are modern and refined to capture the company’s achievements in Film, TV and Design. Teased as the #addmayaIPO, the Improved Portfolio Online is an expression of what they stand for and showcases the breadth of the work they’ve done since inception. I know you are disappointed, but so are we. The possibility of a small firm rising to IPO stardom could have inspired many other startups currently working on their products and services in the dark corners of their garages and their university dorms....

In the new partnership, Airtel will sell and lease back over 3500 towers to Eaton in 6 countries across its African operations under a 10-year contract. This will help Eaton Towers’ coverage in Africa to reach 7 countries with over 5000 towers. This move will drive cost efficiencies throughout the industry via the use of shared passive infrastructure. The agreements will allow Airtel to focus on its core business and customers, enable it to deleverage through debt reduction, and will significantly reduce its on-going capital expenditure on passive infrastructure....

Regardless of the unknown fate of the current 100% tuition strife and the college of computing and information science lecturer’s strike, here is what you should expect from the BBC Science Festival Uganda : Agenda Sunday 24: Where is Science in Africa? Monday 25: The ‘wow factor’ – Cutting edge science in Africa Tuesday 26: Health in Africa – How far is African science helping fight global disease Wednesday 27: Agriculture – What can African science do to help feed Africa?...