Kevin Okemwa
Kevin Okemwa is a seasoned tech journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya with lots of experience covering the latest trends and developments in the industry. With a passion for innovation and a keen eye for detail, he has written for leading publications such as OnMSFT, MakeUseOf, and Windows Report, providing insightful analysis and breaking news on everything revolving around the Microsoft ecosystem. While AFK and not busy following the ever-emerging trends in tech, you can find him exploring the world or listening to music.
Latest articles by Kevin Okemwa
With tensions between the US and China, will Microsoft continue to run operations in its Beijing-based AI lab?
By Kevin Okemwa published
What's next? The US and China's long-term rivalry continues to brew more trouble with a debate on whether Microsoft should continue running its operations in its Beijing-based AI tech lab.
Google and Bing under fire for promoting nonconsensual deepfake porn, as AI continues to brew more trouble
By Kevin Okemwa published
DEEPFAKES PERSIST A new study shows that Microsoft's Bing and Google will feature deepfake pornography and images when combining famous female celebrity names with the term deepfake or deepfake porn.
OpenAI debuts a dedicated app store with millions of custom GPT bots alongside a new ChatGPT subscription tier for small teams
By Kevin Okemwa published
GPT STORE OpenAI recently unveiled its GPT Store to help boost the discoverability of custom GPT bots. However, it's limited to ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Enterprise users.
Google brings its Chrome browsing experience to electric vehicles alongside native Android apps, as Microsoft partners with Honda for car AI
By Kevin Okemwa published
CRUSING ON CHROME Google Chrome is on its way to your car to ensure your stay informed and entertained.
Microsoft briefly passes Apple in market cap for the top spot, as both companies hover around $2.87 trillion market capitalization
By Kevin Okemwa published
TOP SHELF Microsoft is well on its way to take the crown as the world's most valuable company.
Microsoft is testing Edge for Android with 'Ask Copilot' image recognition and AI-generated variations of your photos
By Kevin Okemwa published
MOBILE COPILOT Microsoft is testing 'Mobile Copilot Chat with Images' on Edge for Android. The feature allows users to ask the chatbot about the image and generate an AI version of the selected photo.
OpenAI's ChatGPT reigns over Microsoft Copilot on mobile, even with free access to DALL-E 3 and GPT-4
By Kevin Okemwa published
CHATGPT REIGNS Mobile users stick with ChatGPT despite Microsoft's Copilot app offering free access to GPT-4 and DALL-E 3 image generation.
Updated PowerToys now detects failed PowerShell commands and recommends alternative packages with winget
By Kevin Okemwa published
POWER UP Microsoft PowerToys just shipped to version 0.77 with a new module dubbed 'Command Not Found' to detect failed commands in PowerShell 7.4.
Microsoft leverages AI to identify a new material that can potentially reduce the use of Lithium in batteries by 70%
By Kevin Okemwa published
BREAKTHROUGH Microsoft and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) might be on the verge of a breakthrough that will see the use of lithium in batteries reduced by up to 70%.
OpenAI admits it's 'impossible' to create ChatGPT-like tools without using copyright material, amid court battles over intellectual property theft allegations
By Kevin Okemwa published
COPYRIGHT STRIKE Trouble continues to brew for OpenAI over copyright issues, and the use of the resources to train its AI-powered chatbot without compensation.
Volkswagen integrates OpenAI's ChatGPT into its upcoming lineup of vehicles to act as a 'copilot' (not that one)
By Kevin Okemwa published
CHATGPT WAGON OpenAI's AI-powered chatbot is on its way to Volkswagen vehicles to enhance the driving experience with better navigation and infotainment controls.
Windows 11's best File Explorer alternative was just updated with even more usability improvements and fixes
By Kevin Okemwa published
Files Files v3.1 makes Windows 11's File Explorer better by adding a system tray icon and smart archive feature, as well as several fixes.
Samsung follows Microsoft with a licensed controller for its dedicated Gaming Hub, and pre-orders are already out of stock
By Kevin Okemwa published
Samsung gaming Samsung wants companies to manufacture more licensed controllers for its cloud Gaming Hub.
HP detaches the number pad from its latest ergonomic wireless keyboard and provides a 24-month battery life
By Kevin Okemwa published
ERGONOMIC WAY HP just unveiled its 960 Ergonomic Wireless Keyboard with a separate number pad, providing users with more flexibility and promising a 24-month battery life.
XREAL's HoloLens-like Air 2 Ultra AR glasses give Apple's Vision Pro a run for its money even before it launches
By Kevin Okemwa published
STYLISH AR XREAL just unveiled its Air 2 Ultra AR glasses, which are expected to start shipping in March, but you can pre-order them for $699.
Microsoft's killed-off PC accessories are back from the grave, including a never-released device
By Kevin Okemwa published
Reborn Microsoft branded accessories get an extended lifeline but under a different brand name. Incase will make the accessories using the same manufacturing components and supply chain.
New AI pinpoints your exact location from one photo with 92% Street View accuracy — beating a pro GeoGuessr player
By Kevin Okemwa published
WHERE YOU AT? Graduate students from Stanford University have developed an AI-powered app that can determine your exact location based on Google Street View data.
Microsoft unveils free Copilot app on iOS with GPT-4 and DALL-E 3 image generation
By Kevin Okemwa published
COPILOT FOR IOS Microsoft's Copilot app is now available on iOS and iPad. The app lets you ask questions, generate summaries, draft emails, and generate images by leveraging DALL-E 3 capabilities.
Google Chrome's design revamp is a total miss for some users — Here's how to revert to the old style
By Kevin Okemwa published
HIT OR MISS? Google Chrome has been revamped with a Material You redesign. It adds rounded corners, a better search experience, a revamped Chrome Web Store, and more.
Microsoft's Windows Experiences leader also hates this Start menu failing and pushes his team for a fix
By Kevin Okemwa published
START MENU Windows 11 users will soon be able to access all their apps directly from the Start menu without navigating to the 'All apps' section.
The state of Windows as 2023 ends — Windows 10 nears end of life as Windows 12 rumors heat up and Microsoft bets on AI
By Kevin Okemwa published
Windows in 2023 Big on AI, features and updates, but is this enough for Microsoft to convince Windows 10 users to transition to Windows 11?
Microsoft's Satya Nadella is CEO of the year following his heavy investment in generative AI
By Kevin Okemwa published
TOP CHIEF CNN Business recently named Microsoft's Satya Nadella as the CEO of the year, beating OpenAI's just-reappointed CEO Sam Altman, Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, and NVIDIA's Jensen Huang.
These lesser-known Microsoft Office shortcuts could save you hours at work next year
By Kevin Okemwa published
EASY ACCESS There's a new way to create new Office documents instantaneously, using a selection of different URLs owned by Microsoft.
Microsoft launches dedicated Copilot app for Android with OpenAI's GPT-4 model for free
By Kevin Okemwa published
MOBILE COPILOT Microsoft Copilot is now available on the Google Play Store for Android users with ChatGPT-like functionality for free.
Microsoft Teams surpasses 320 million active monthly users amid pressure from rivals to unbundle the service from Office
By Kevin Okemwa published
software apps Microsoft recently announced that Microsoft Teams has achieved a major milestone. The video-conferencing tool is being used by over 320 million active monthly users worldwide.