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
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.
Secret Microsoft Edge feature can preview new tabs and (surprisingly) respect your default search engine
By Kevin Okemwa published
DEFAULT SEARCH ENGINE Super Drag and Drop is an easier way for users to open links with their chosen search engine.
Microsoft's Bill Gates places all bets on generative AI for 2024, says it will 'supercharge the innovation pipeline'
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI WORLD Bill Gates through the Gates Foundation and its partners, is looking into AI innovations to improve living conditions in low-income areas across the world.
Microsoft and TomTom team up to bring a fully-fledged AI assistant to your vehicle's infotainment system
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM While your stock infotainment system can help you achieve a lot when crusing through the highway, but this new AI integration makes it even better.
Microsoft prioritizes the discoverability of new apps and games on the Microsoft Store for Windows 11
By Kevin Okemwa published
DISCOVER Finding new apps and games on the Microsoft Store and the Windows Insider program has never been easier.
Microsoft FINALLY issues a fix for this extremely annoying File Explorer bug after 'just' 15 months
By Kevin Okemwa published
15 MONTHS Your File Explorer app on Windows 11 will no longer pop up on your screen at random intervals, following the release of its December cumulative update that patched the issue after 15 months of waiting.
Chinese military leverage Microsoft's HoloLens 2 headsets for combat amid the US government's export ban on AI chips over security concerns
By Kevin Okemwa published
MILITARY VR The Chinese military is using the Microsoft HoloLens 2 headsets to train its members how to repair aircraft.
Unverified election claims from Microsoft's AI Chatbot ignite debate over its ability to preserve democracy
By Kevin Okemwa published
DEEPFAKES PERSIST Microsoft's Copilot reportedly shares conspiracy theories and inaccurate information when responding to US elections-related questions barely a few months before next year's poll.
Microsoft Excel's fun-filled, EVE Online add-in takes center stage at the Excel World Championships in Las Vegas
By Kevin Okemwa published
EXCEL GAMING Microsoft's Excel World Championships took place in Las Vegas this past weekend, where enthusiasts got the chance to showcase thier prowess in writing Excel formulas and more.
Microsoft is exploring specialized liquids for cooling its AI chips, amid local water supply concerns
By Kevin Okemwa published
COOLING EFFECT Microsoft is looking into a new technique that will allow it to use specialized liquids to cool its AI chips, rather than fans and excessive amounts of water.
Threads could potentially give X (Twitter) a run for its money, having recently launched in the European Union
By Kevin Okemwa published
EU THREAD Threads is now available in the European Union. It didn't ship to users in the region at launch because of the DMA Act, which features provisions that limit/restrict the sharing of user data across multiple platforms.
Microsoft finds itself ranked among the top 20 best tech companies for internships
By Kevin Okemwa published
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Microsoft has been ranked among the top 20 tech firms that interns would recommend to their friends. It came in at 13th place with a 94.92% recommendation rate.
Surprisingly, OpenAI is getting ready to pay tens of millions to publishers for using their content to train ChatGPT, amid reports that it's getting dumber
By Kevin Okemwa published
COMPENSATION PERKS For the first time, OpenAI is showing initiative and offering compensation to publishers for using their content to train its AI models.
Microsoft ranked the BEST-MANAGED company for 4 years consecutively
By Kevin Okemwa published
ANOTHER ONE IN THE BAG! Microsoft is at the top of the food chain, having ranked as the best-managed company of 2023, ahead of Apple and NVIDIA. It scored highly across all categories except customer satisfaction.
Microsoft is reportedly eyeing nuclear energy for its AI ventures following the tech's exorbitant power consumption
By Kevin Okemwa published
NUCLEAR WAY Microsoft is looking into nuclear energy as a plausible option for its AI ventures.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman celebrates ChatGPT's first birthday — "A year ago we were probably sitting in the office putting the finishing touches on ChatGPT before the next morning's launch"
By Kevin Okemwa published
CHATGPT@1 ChatGPT just turned one. We take a look back at the year that was, highlighting some of the wins as well as setbacks OpenAI has had with the tool.
Microsoft celebrates Copliot's first anniversary with a new Deep Search tool that could help dethrone Google from its search dominance
By Kevin Okemwa published
COPILOT AT 1 Copilot is about to become even better with new features shipping to the platform early next year, like Deep Search, GPT-4 Turbo, and more.
Microsoft PowerToys updates with new add-ons for Windows 11 File Explorer and modernized UIs for more utilities
By Kevin Okemwa published
NEW ADD-ONS The update ships with many new features, including modernized PowerToys Run, Quick Accent, and Text Extractor UIs.
ChatGPT will provide more detailed and accurate responses if you pretend to tip it, according to a new study
By Kevin Okemwa published
💲APPRECIATION According to a new study by a programmer, ChatGPT will reportedly provide you with quality and detailed responses to queries if you pretend to tip it for its services.
Microsoft Rewards features a 'cooldown' period — users will only get points for 3 searches every 15 minutes (UPDATED)
By Kevin Okemwa last updated
COOLDOWN PERIOD Microsoft Rewards users will get points for only 3 searches per 15 minutes.
The US could be a decade or two away from attaining full independence from Chinese and Taiwanese chipmakers, according to NVIDIA CEO
By Kevin Okemwa published
CHIP MANUFACTURING Despite the ongoing construction of advanced fabs in the US by reputable semiconductor brands like Samsung, NVIDIA's CEO, Jensen Huang, believes the country needs up to two decades to gain full independence from Chinese and Taiwanese chipmakers.
Some Windows 11 users may be unable to access Copilot or upgrade to Windows 11 version 23H2 temporarily — here's why
By Kevin Okemwa published
NO COPILOT Microsoft has placed a compatibility hold preventing users from accessing Copilot or upgrading to Windows 11 2023 update due to a bug spotted in a recent build.
Removing Teams from Office might not be enough to satisfy Microsoft's rivals as EU steps up possible regulation
By Kevin Okemwa published
NOT GOOD ENOUGH Microsoft might be in for a massive surprise as the EU sends a questionnaire to rivals seeking feedback about Redmond's concessions.
Microsoft Rewards halts daily point earnings in Edge after killing the Xbox app in just a week — No more freebies!
By Kevin Okemwa published
NO FREEBIES! Microsoft reportedly removes Rewards point earnings for Edge. Initially seemingly only affecting the UK and Ireland, it's since spread further.