Technology
Technology news from Kenya, Africa and the world. Mobile money and fintech, artificial intelligence, start-ups, telecoms, cybersecurity and the digital services that shape everyday life.
Snapchat’s New Safety Features To Protect Teens from Sextortion Scams
NAIROBI, Kenya- In a move to curb the growing threat of sextortion, Snapchat has announced new safety measures designed to make it harder for...
CoolApp: Cambodia’s Controversial New Messaging App Sparks Global Concerns
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia- In a landscape fraught with digital surveillance and online harassment, Cambodia’s launch of CoolApp has ignited a heated controversy. Billed as a...
First Babies Born After Being Conceived By PlayStation-Controlled Robot
NAIROBI, Kenya- In a groundbreaking moment for reproductive technology, the first babies conceived with the help of a sperm-injecting robot were born in 2023,...
AI Priest ‘Father Justin’ Defrocked by Catholic Advocacy Group
NAIROBI, Kenya- In a surprising twist, Catholic Answers introduced an AI priest named 'Father Justin', only to swiftly defrock the chatbot after it persistently...
Google Translate Expands with 110 New Languages
NAIROBI, Kenya- Google Translate, while not flawless, remains a go-to tool for gaining information and navigating conversations across languages. Now, its capabilities are set to...
The Scoop- Walls Have Ears
The Scoop by Y News is a one-page online magazine that takes you straight into Kenya's corridors of power. Each edition delivers sharp, thrilling stories – secrets, deals, and behind-the-scenes intrigues shaping the nation. Designed for the fast reader, The Scoop is made to be consumed in a glance and shared in a click.




