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On this Strathmore University 3-episode series, we were honored to interview and record computer science, 3rd year students, led by their lecturer Mr Daniel Machanje.

The recordings were done in 3 different classes, full of Mr Machanje's students who warmly welcomed us.



This second episode covers students current thoughts on AI in the classroom.



We’d like to sincerely thank Lancelot, Andrew & Chemutai from Class A, Alvin, Nicole & Jay from class B, Nyakundi, Arabella & Olive from class C, for agreeing to take part in this episode.



Have a listen to these bright minds opinions.


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On this Strathmore University 3-episode series, we were honored to interview and record computer science, 3rd year students, led by their lecturer Mr Daniel Machanje.

The recordings were done in 3 different classes, full of Mr Machanje's students who warmly welcomed us.



This first episode covers Mr Machanje's thoughts on AI from a lecturer's perspective and his experience on how students interact with it.


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The release of the Pixel 8 series of phones saw the announcement of some AI-powered photo editing features. In this episode we talk about them and some interesting philosophical questions.

 

The weeks news:


Dependabot Not So Dependable -> Read More
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Satellite -> Read More
A brand new Windows App Store -> Read More
An upgrade on Teams -> Read More
Amazon joins the race -> Read More



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Research Materials:


Google announcement #1: Read More
Google announcement #2: Read More
Google keynote: Read More
Breakdown of camera features: Read More
Summary of Google keynote: Read More
Reactions:

TechRadar: Read More

Wired: Read More

Tech Advisor: Read More

9to5Google: Read More

The Verge: Read More (The comment section is also worth a look)



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In this week’s episode, we look at the ongoing (as of the time of recording) antitrust case being faced by Google in the US. And is it a sign of more regulatory action to come against Big tech?

 

The weeks news:

1. You can find love on Tinder for $500 a month, if you qualify for its elite tier ->  Read More

2. Office of the Data Protection Commissioner Press Release -> Read More

3. Unity has changed its pricing model, and game developers are pissed off -> Read More

4. TikTok to provide monetization training to Kenyan creators -> Read More



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Research Materials:

In addition to the links provided above, The Verge has an excellent stream on the case that can be found here: Read More

Microsoft antitrust: Read More





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The world of super-apps is here with us, from WeChat to Mpesa. In this episode, Michael and Gloria dive into this subject, talking about Mpesa and the platform that powers its super-app.

 

The weeks news:

1. Microsoft is bringing Python to Excel -> Read More

2. PlayStation is buying premium headphone brand Audeze -> Read More

3. ‘Modern cars are a privacy nightmare,’ the worst Mozilla’s seen -> Read More

4. Apple Event - September 12 -> Watch

5. KFCB asks TikTok to disable live feature in Kenya -> Read More



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Research Materials:

Mpesa App Details -> Read More



Mpesa launches a super app:

Read More

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Mini App (Program) Development

Read More

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Misc. Material

Read More





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In this episode, we take a look at the petition presented to the national assembly. Are they really being realistic with this?

 

The weeks news:

1. Sega Purchase of Rovio, Maker of Angry Birds -> Read More

2. Threads: Meta to launch web version of flagging Threads app -> Read More

3. Microsoft AI Recommends Ottawa Food Bank as a Tourist Destination -> Read More



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Research Materials:

1. Speaker Wetangula receives petition to ban TikTok in Kenya -> Read More

2. MPs receive petition seeking to ban TikTok in Kenya -> Read More

3. The dark side of TikTok | How Kenyans have turned TikTok into Sodom and Gomorrah -> Read More

4. TikTok bans in other countries -> Read More

5. What are gifts on TikTok and how much do they cost? -> Read More

6. Kenya leads world in TikTok usage – Report -> Read More

7. TikTok Statistics In 2023 (Users, Revenue & Trends) -> Read More

8. Senegal suspends TikTok -> Read More

9. Canada TikTok ban on government devices -> Read More

10. Australia TikTok ban on government devices -> Read More



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