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The Dignited ShowGoogle System Outage, Nokia’s first laptop, NCC ban of unregistered sim cards with NIN, and Vivo V20.In this week's episode, we talk about google and telegram system outage, Nokia’s first laptop, we digest facebook’s move to monetize WhatsApp and Nigeria's CC switching off unregistered sim cards. We talk about the new Vivo V20 smartphone set to be launched in Kenya as well as the key moments of tech in 2020.
Articles Discussed in this episode:
- Google and Telegram system outage
- Nigeria's communication commission ordered Telco's to switch off all sim cards not registered under the NIN
- Nokia Unveils its first Laptop, Nokia PureBook X142020-12-1843 minThe Dignited ShowShowmaxx payment using Mobile Money, Paypal and Chipper cash support for Buying and selling of Bitcoin, Infinix Note 8 and Note 8i, and Chromebooks running Windows Apps.In this week's episode of the weekly checkout, we digest the DSTV partnership with MTN in the addition of mobile money payment option for the Showmax internet TV service, make sense of recent Crypto bloom and new support on Paypal and Chipper Cash. We look at the recently launched Infinix Note 8 and Note 8i In Kenya and Chromebooks compatibility with Windows native apps. Please enjoy all the stories that happened in the consumer tech space this week.
Articles discussed in this episode:
1- How to pay for Showmax and Showmax Pro with MTN Momo?
2020-10-2300 minThe Dignited ShowFacebook Marketplace, the iPhone Launch Event, Strip Buys Paystack for $200m, Tecno Camon 16 and Silvercrest Power Bank.In this week's episode of the weekly checkout at the Dignited show, we make sense of the Facebook marketplace in East Africa with the launch in Kenya, talk about the stripe move to expand into Africa with the acquisition of Nigeria's startup Paystack. We digest all the reasons why you should get the Tecno Camon 16 and the SilverCrest power bank.
Stories Discussed This Week:
1- Facebook Marketplace Starts Rolling Out in Kenya
2- iPhone 12: Everything About the 2020 iPhones
3-Stripe acquires Nigeria’s Paystack for $200M+ to expand into the African continent...2020-10-1600 minThe Dignited ShowMobile Money Hack in Uganda, iMessage for Android (Google's RCS), West African Startup Decade Report, Google Workspace and Jumia Games.Happy Independence Uganda! In this week's story roundup across the continent Solomon Obwot and David digest the magnitude of the recent mobile hack in Uganda, why you adopt Google's Rich communication services(Google Message app), talk about the Techpoint West African startup decade report and Jumia Games.
Stories Discussed in this episode:
1- Mobile Money recent security breach
2- Techpoint West African Startup Decade report
3- ‘iMessage for Android’, Google Chat now available in Kenya via the Google Messages app
4- G Suite renamed to Google Workspace as it chal...2020-10-0900 minThe Dignited Show#S01E08 My Life in Tech with David Okwii: The Economics of e-Business in Uganda.In the last episode for season one for my life in tech, we talk to David Okwii co-founder of the Dignited blog and e-commerce electronic platform Odukar store. We share an enlightening conversation around software development, team building and sourcing tech talents among other things. He shares his journey on how he felt in love with technology, please enjoy this conversation with my friend David Okwii.
Show Notes:
1. The Genesis of your life in tech, how did you fall in love with tech?
2. Team Building and how Dignited has managed to be among...2020-10-0700 minThe Dignited ShowFacebook enables cross-app messaging with Instagram, Google's new in-app purchase system, Google Launch Night In and Fifine USB MicIn the first week's consumer news tech roundup, David and Solomon make sense of Google's new in-app purchase billing systems, Facebook merging IG DMs with Messenger, digested the relevant gadgets launched at the Google Launch Night In event and Global Mi online launch. We shine a light on Fifine USB Condenser Mic in our product spotlight.
Articles discussed in the episode:
1- Google's new in-app purchase billing system
2- Facebook merging Instagram and Facebook messenger
3- Google Launch Night(Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G, Nest Audio Smart Speaker, Chromecast with Google TV, )2020-10-0200 minThe Dignited Show#S01E07 My Life in Tech with Micheal Niyitegeka: The future of Ed-TecIn this week's episode of My Life in Tech, we talk with Micheal Niyitegeka about the future of ed-tech post-COVID-19. We discussed his lessons from switching to tech without the background in computer science. Talked about software as a business and key takehome points for Startups. We explored the Andela business model and what refactory is doing differently. He digested the need for a digital agenda in the country and what needs to be done.
Show Notes:
1- The Genesis of your life in tech, how did you fall in love with tech?
2...2020-09-3040 minThe Dignited ShowApple Event, iOS 14, Eversend Money transfer to Bank Accounts and iTel new Product LinesIn this week's consumer tech news around the continent, Solomon and David make sense of Pay TVs losing over 110,000 customers due to Covid-19 according to UCC, talks about the new Eversend feature in Nigeria and all the gadgets and updates announced at the Apple event this week. We wrap up with iTel mobile launching new sets of wearable devices, TVs and Smartphone in Kenya. Enjoy this week's tech news.
Stories Discussed in this episode;
1- Covid-19 costs pay TVs 110,000 customers
2- Eversend new feature to send money to Nigerians bank & eversend...2020-09-1814 minThe Dignited Show#S01E06 My Life in Tech with Stephen Musoke; The Future of Software Development.In this week's episode of my life in tech, we talk with Stephen Musoke about his fond love for PHP and his paradigm shift towards Javascripts. We speak about the Open Source business model(OpenMRS), and lessons from writing code for over a decade. He treats Software Development as a craft and gives his best advice to young devs and why it's important you have to focus on the problem at hand. Get to know the kindest thing someone has done to him in the past 2 decades being in the tech industry. The idea of software best practices and...2020-09-1631 minThe Dignited ShowNSSF Online Benefit claims, Andela new Business Model, Infinix Zero 8, Android 11 and Realme Air Neo Buds.This week, Solomon and David make sense of the NSSF new online benefit claims, talk about Realme new earbuds, digest the new Andela business model, Hint about all the new features coming to Android 11 and comprehend the logic behind Infinix Zero 8 six-camera setup.
This week discover the Xiaomi AirDots Pro 2 (Air2) Earbuds in our product spotlight and Use the DIGPODCAST coupon when shopping from Odukar for 5% discount.
Articles Discussed in this episode with the listening notes
1- (0-1:28) NSSF Benefits Claims Submission Goes Online.
2- (1:28-3:36) Realme Launches Buds Air Neo...2020-09-1115 min
ClickAI RadioCAIR 15: AI in Your Chips, Your Pics, Your Clicks -- Will SAVE YOUR BUSINESSWith AI in Your Chips, Your Pics, and Your Clicks the Opportunities to Optimize Your Business Has Grown Dramatically. All right, so today it's AI in your chips, your picks in your clicks, how that's going to save your business? If you could use AI earlier in your business processes, would you do that to benefit your business? So recently I was looking at an interview that was between the CEO of Micron Technology and Adobe, the CEO of Adobe. And they were talking about how both of those companies were using AI. Now micron develops computer...2020-09-1013 minThe Dignited Show#S01E05 My Life in Tech with Joan Nvannugi; The Opportunities in STEM in UgandaIn this week's episode of my life in tech, we sit down with Joanitah Nalubega Nvannugi, the Lead Administrator at Refactory. We talked about her journey in Tech, digest the different categories of opportunities young people can explore when joining STEM, values of mentorship and the need for career guidance. And lastly, explore the key takeaways from organising the Africa Science courtesy of Next Einstein Forum. Please enjoy the conversation with Joan Nalubega.
Show Notes:
1. The Genesis of her life in tech.
2. How we can ignite the power of science?
3. How...2020-09-0925 minThe Dignited ShowMTN #WearItForMe, Anker launched in East Africa, India Bans additional 118 Chinese apps, Samsung Galaxy Z fold 2 and Xiaomi Band 5 Watch.In the first week of September, Solomon and David digest the new MTN #WearItForMe campiagn during this COVID-19 times, talk about Anker Innovations launching in East Africa, Make sense of Netflix offering free access to popular movies & series and wrap up with the India ban on Chineses apps and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2. Use the coupon DIGPODCAST to buy the Xiaomi MI Band 5 from Odukar Store and get upto 5% discount on any product.
Stories Discussed in this episode:
1- MTN #WearItForMe mask campaign.
2- Netflix is offering free access to...2020-09-0419 minThe Dignited Show#S01E04 My Life in Tech with Solomon Kitumba. Growing the internet economy in Africa.This week we talk to Solomon Kitumba from Swipe 2 pay and we talked about his journey in tech. The lessons he learnt about going to the market with new ideas, his POV of teaching vs experiencing business lessons. The need for a team and what it takes to build partnerships( what he calls the 3Cs{Creator, Critique and the Crusader}). We talk about his experience from attending startups accelerators program and the need to embrace the tech community for a non-techy when building a tech product. Please enjoy this conversation with Solomon Kitumba.
Show Notes;
1...2020-09-0226 minThe Dignited ShowRealme launch in East Africa, Tecno/Chinese phones with money-stealing malware, Sendwave acquisition by Worldremit and Uhuru Smartphone video kitThis week Solomon and David make sense of the Realme launched in Kenya, talks about the Tecno Phones being sold with money-stealing malware, what the Sendwave acquisition by WorlRemit means to the Fintech ecosystem and the Telegram Video feature. On the product spotlight, we digest what you can do with the Uhuru Smartphone Video Kit available on Odukar Store.
Articles discussed in this episode;
1- Realme Launches in Kenya with a Myriad of Budget Smartphones and Smartband
2- SendWave to be acquired by WorldRemit in a multimillion-dollar deal
3- How good...2020-08-2814 minThe Dignited Show#S01E03 My Life in Tech With Roy Gakuo. How to Attract and Absorb Money in Your Business?Our guest this week is Roy Gakuo, Roy has dedicated his life to helping small and medium enterprises(SMEs) raise, scale and achieve their business growth goals in the digital age. Roy’s story and career trajectory are remarkable, as are the lessons he’s picked up along the way which he shares with us all in this conversation. We talked about his company Imuka Access and what they are doing to help businesses uplift and succeed to their full potential. Please enjoy this great conversation with Gakuo Roy.
Show Notes:
- The importance of business incu...2020-08-2631 minThe Dignited ShowMultichoice Group New DSTV Products, ABSA Bank’s Novofx App, Infinix New X1 TV Rumors and the Anker Wireless Charging Pad.Here is the wrap up of what happened in tech across Africa this week. Our guest Daniel Mwesigwa help us make business sense of what DSTV is trying to achieve with the two new products launched on Wednesday. He wraps up with his POV on why Fintech apps should be wary about traditional banks with their app solutions. On our product spotlight, we talked about the Anker PowerWave 10W Wireless Charging Stand and Pad.
Use the DIGPODCAST promo code when buying on odukar.com to get 5% discount on your purchase.
Stories Discussed:
DStv...2020-08-2119 minThe Dignited Show#S01E02: My Life in Tech with Daniel Mwesigwa. Economies of Technology Innovation in Sub-Saharan Africa.In this second episode of my life in tech with Daniel Mwesigwa, we talk about the political economies of technology Innovation in Sub-Saharan Africa, the underlying dangers of copying tech as a substitute of trust. We talked about the evolution of mobile technology, policies and frameworks the government are doing to foster the growth of the tech industry in Uganda.2020-08-1931 minThe Dignited ShowLiquid Telecom Poor Internet Speed in Uganda, Microsoft Surface Duo, and Kampala Innovation Week 2020Solomon and David digest what to expect from the Microsoft Surface Duo foldable phone, the new Android earthquake detection feature, Unpacks what to expect from the Kampala Innovation Week 2020, Liquid Telecom Internet Speed Saga and ABSA Contactless Debit Card.
Articles discussed this week;
Why Absa contactless payment card is the Visa debit card you want to use during Covid-19?
How good is Liquid Telecom Uganda Home unlimited internet?
Roke Telkom: Are Roke At Home data plans worth it?
2020-08-1417 minThe Dignited ShowMy Life in Tech S01E01 with Ivan Mworozi:-The Economics of E-commerce and Building an e-business in Uganda.Key listening points:
How to innovate and deliver value for a digital product.
When to bootstrap or go VC way for any startup,(product-market fit)
Why you shouldn't build a startup with an exit strategy in mind?
Why Failure is paramount for success in building a startup?
How to interpret signals from failures to build for success.
How different stakeholders can harness to develop the tech industry in Uganda. (iron sharpens iron mentality).
How to foster the tools, infrastructure and environment to develop the tech industry in Uganda.
2020-08-1243 minThe Dignited ShowSamsung Unpacked/ Google Pixel 4a impressions/ MTN open API Marketplace and Instagram ReelsSolomon and David discuss the products announced at the Samsung virtual event this week, as well as the Google Pixel 4a and what it means to the African market. Instagram Reels and the open API market from MTN Group. Use DIGPODCAST voucher to get 5% discount on Odurka.com for all your premiuim electonics gadgets in Uganda.
Stories Discussed:
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra: All You Need to Know
MTN unveils African API marketplace to unlock the continent’s fast-growing API industry
Facebook Launches TikTok Competitor; Instagram Reels
2020-08-0721 minThe Dignited ShowTecno Wireless earbuds(Hipods H2)/ Samsung Unpacked Event/ (Qualcomm Quick Charging 5 /David and Solomon run through the most interesting rumours and predictions of announcements at the Samsung Unpacked event next week. Digest the new Tecno Wireless Hipods H2 earbuds, QC 5 Charging Technology and Safaricom new Smartphone Contracts Plans.
Stories discussed in this episode:
Hipods H2: Tecno’s first truly wireless earbuds
Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 5 Can Get Your Battery From 0-50% in Five Minutes
Safaricom Could Soon Be Introducing Smartphone Contracts Plans
Samsung EVO Plus 32GB 64GB microSD Card with Adapter
2020-07-3113 minThe Dignited ShowWeekly CheckoutThis weeks' talking points with David Okwi, an editor from Dignited tech blog includes;
Andela Uganda Country Manager Jackie Ochola quits Andela and joins CSquared Uganda.
2- Airtel partners with Mukuru to facilitate cross-border money transfers within Africa.
3- Twitter Will Soon Begin Testing a Subscription Model.
4- Oneplus Nord(talking specs, price point and release date).
5- Product Spotlight(MPOW 059 Headsets on www.odurkar.com).
2020-07-2511 min
The Dignited ShowWeekly Checkout at the Dignited ShowWelcome to the Weekly Checkout at the Dignited Show, where we invite a Tech enthusiast to digest and analyze the weekly consumer tech news around the globe with a focus on What happened within the African region.
This weeks' talking points with David Okwi, an editor from Dignited tech blog includes;
MTN Uganda partnership with SIMFY Africa to launch the messaging app Ayoba in Uganda
Itel mobile launch of the P36 power series smartphones in Uganda(talking specs and price)
Twitter crypto scam hack(massive Twitter security breach) and what it means to our local Fintech...2020-07-1808 min