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Topic: Elon Musk

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Starlink halts new sign-ups in Nairobi and surrounding areas over network strain

Nov 05, 2024 at 12:36 PM

Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture, Starlink, has temporarily paused new user sign-ups in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, and nearby counties, due to an overwhelming surge in dem...

Robotransport

Tesla unveils futuristic Robotaxi, Robovan fleet and new advanced humanoid robot

Oct 11, 2024 at 03:24 PM

In a groundbreaking event on Thursday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased a futuristic vision for transportation with the introduction of robotaxis, a robovan, and an advanced humanoid ...

Free Access

Peter Ndegwa and Elon Musk. PHOTO/COURTESY

Lobby group sues Safaricom, CA, over internet costs and access in Kenya

Sep 12, 2024 at 07:46 PM

A legal showdown has erupted in Kenya over the future of internet access, with a local lobby group challenging the dominance of existing providers and seeking to open the market to...

Gaining Roots

Starlink eyes to revolutionise mobile connectivity with new satellite service

Aug 31, 2024 at 02:55 PM

Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet enterprise, is seeking to disrupt the telecommunications industry globally with its ambitious plan to provide direct-to-cell internet and m...

Airwaves Shifting?

Karibu Connect partners with Starlink, shaking Safaricom's market dominance

Aug 27, 2024 at 03:34 PM

Kenya's telecommunications giant, Safaricom, faces a significant challenge as Karibu Connect, a local tech firm, has formed a strategic partnership with Starlink, the satellite int...

Satellite Wars?

Safaricom protests against satellite internet firms as Starlink threatens dominance

Aug 26, 2024 at 02:33 PM

Kenya's dominant telecommunications provider Safaricom is urging the Communications Authority (CA) to consider a new regulatory framework for satellite internet providers operating...

Tech Suit

Elon Musk sues OpenAI, accuses firm of abandoning humanity in rush for profits

Mar 04, 2024 at 11:04 AM

Tech titan Elon Musk has launched a legal battle against OpenAI, the creators of the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT....

Musk's Dilemma

SpaceX faces allegations of wrongful termination amid claims of toxic culture

Jan 06, 2024 at 12:08 AM

Elon Musk's aerospace company, SpaceX, is currently under scrutiny following accusations of unlawfully terminating eight employees who had voiced concerns about workplace condition...

X Calls

Elon Musk announces game-changing audio, video calls feature for X (Twitter)

Sep 01, 2023 at 04:22 PM

Elon Musk, the visionary entrepreneur and CEO of X, has announced a groundbreaking addition to the platform, allowing users to make audio and video calls without the need for a pho...

Expanding Tech

Elcome International CEO Jimmy Grewal, President William Ruto and Africa Capital Chairman Kavit Handa. PHOTO/PCS

Ruto unveils ambitious nationwide plan to expand digital super highway in Kenya

Aug 16, 2023 at 03:27 PM

President William Ruto, in a significant move towards the country's technological advancement, has declared the Digital Super Highway as a pivotal instrument for national transform...

Exponential Growth

Surpasing Expectations? Threads clocks 150 million downloads in just 10 days

Jul 15, 2023 at 08:53 PM

Instagram's Threads application has achieved remarkable success, surpassing all expectations by garnering over 150 million downloads in just 10 days....

Threads Threat

Zuckerberg's Threads challenges Twitter dominance with 30 million day 1 signups

Jul 07, 2023 at 11:10 AM

Meta Platforms (META.O) made a bold move on Wednesday as it launched Threads, a direct challenge to Twitter, aiming to capitalize on its rival's weakened state due to a series of t...

Musk's Exit?

Elon Musk expected to 'step down' as head of Twitter after controversial poll

Dec 19, 2022 at 04:56 PM

More than 17 million people voted in the poll done by Musk and 57.5 per cent of those who took part called for his exit....

Twitter halts paid verifications after users abuse service through impersonations

Nov 12, 2022 at 10:58 AM

The social media platform launched the service earlier this week permitting iPhone users to buy a checkmark, which was previously used to show a Twitter account user was authentic....

Costly Badge

Elon Musk announces how much Twitter verification badge will cost you monthly

Nov 01, 2022 at 11:03 PM

Musk, who is currently the world’s wealthiest man and also owns SpaceX, says the current system for acquiring the blue checkmark is discriminatory to many Twitter users worldwide...

Musk's Bird

World’s richest man Elon Musk finally completes Sh5.3 trillion Twitter takeover

Oct 28, 2022 at 04:02 PM

Elon Musk, who is worth $221.2 billion, made his $44 billion offer for the social media platform in April, with the price deemed too high coming after he built his stake in Twitter...

Offer Accepted!