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 at Windows Central. 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. You'll also catch him occasionally contributing at iMore about Apple and AI. 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
After almost a decade, I might just transition back to Microsoft Word after learning about this cool trick that helps retrieve unsaved files manually
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I can't believe I'm just learning about this!
Forget Copilot appearing like an AI genie, a new update temporarily made Windows 11's taskbar annoyingly glitchy
By Kevin Okemwa published
BROKEN A new optional update for Windows 11 temporarily made the taskbar glitch, causing it to disappear and reappear automatically.
NVIDIA is on the verge of reaching its iPhone moment with AI ahead of Apple like Microsoft, with projections of hitting $10 trillion in market capitalization by 2030
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APPLE WHO? I/O Fund tech analyst Beth Kindig says NVIDIA's stock will surge 258% from current levels and predictably hit a $10 trillion market valuation by 2030
Google shifts blame for erroneous AI Overviews spectacle to a 'data void' of contextual topics coupled with faked screenshots, but still makes "a dozen technical improvements"
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OVERVIEWS GONE WILD Google explains what contributed to its Overviews AI feature generating misleading information and highlights several improvements it has made to make it better.
OpenAI's new deal with Apple is reportedly raising concern for its largest investor, despite Microsoft CEO claiming "it wouldn't matter if OpenAI disappeared tomorrow."
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI CRAZE Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is seemingly concerned about the iPhone maker's deal with OpenAI, and how it could potentially impact the future of Microsoft's products and services with AI.
Microsoft won't train its AI models using Windows Recall, but OpenAI's new multi-faceted deal with two mega publishers will make ChatGPT smarter than ever
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MORE POWER TO AI OpenAI recently signed a new deal with The Atlantic and Vox Media which will allow ChatGPT to access the publications content for training purposes.
OpenAI forms a new safety team led by CEO Sam Altman and announces it’s testing a new AI model (maybe GPT-5)
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SAFETY FIRST OpenAI has formed a new safety team, with CEO Sam Altman at the helm. The team will focus on ensuring that OpenAI's technological advances meet critical safety and security standards.
An ex-OpenAI board member says reports of psychological abuse, coupled with lack of communication on ChatGPT’s existence, fueled Sam Altman's firing as CEO
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OPENAI FIASCO A former OpenAI board member disclosed that Altman's ousting was fueled by two reports filed by two OpenAI executives citing psychological abuse, which led to a "toxic atmosphere" at the company.
Is AI all a fad? A new report suggests very few people are using tools like ChatGPT and the hype is being misconstrued for actual public interest
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AI FAD? A new report by the Reuters Institute and Oxford University indicates very few people are using AI, despite the overwhelming hype around the technology and its advances.
OpenAI's GPT-4 model, described as "mildly embarrassing at best," surpasses professional analysts and advanced AI models in forecasting future earnings trends
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ANALYTICAL GPT-4 In a new study, OpenAI's GPT-4 model seemingly outperforms professional financial analysts and trained state-of-the-art AI models in predicting future earning trends.
Apple signs deal with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT to iPhones and tiptoes around Copilot to Google's Gemini as a second 'option'
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APPLE AI Apple and OpenAI sign a deal to bring ChatGPT to iPhones. The iPhone maker is also reportedly In deliberations with Google to bring Gemini to the iPhone as an option.
As Windows 10's death looms, Microsoft recommends upgrading to Windows 11 because it will help you stay updated on celebrity gossip, stocks, and weather updates
By Kevin Okemwa published
W11 GOSSIP As Windows 10's end-of-support looms, Microsoft recommends upgrading to Windows 11 because it's a great resource for weather updates, stocks, and celebrity gossip.
Windows 11 AI-powered Recall feature can run on unsupported PCs with no NPU, but Microsoft doesn't want you to
By Kevin Okemwa published
COPILOT+ PC PLUS NPU A user has managed to bypass Microsoft's Copilot+ PC and NPU stringent requirements and get Windows Recall to work on Arm64 hardware.
'Uh Oh', VK is pulling the plug on its nostalgic ICQ (I Seek You) instant messaging platform after nearly three decades of keeping people connected
By Kevin Okemwa published
I SEEK YOU VK is pulling the plug on ICQ after newly three decades. It'll stop working after June 26, 2024.
Microsoft gives a subtle reminder about the upcoming death of Windows 10
By Kevin Okemwa published
W10 RIP A new web page was launched to remind users about Windows 10's imminent end-of-support.
Elon Musk predicts AI will claim everyone's job and turn work into an 'optional' hobby, but questions emotional fulfillment
By Kevin Okemwa published
Elon predicts that AI will soon take over all jobs from humans. He envisions a future where AI and robots are capable of providing any goods or services you might need.
Plans for China's invasion of Taiwan could be thwarted by a leading European chipmaker's "kill switch," which can remotely deactivate sophisticated chipmaking equipment
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KILL SWITCH Chipmakers ASML and TSMC address concerns about the Chinese invasion of Taiwan with a remote switch for advanced chipmaking machines.
OpenAI's GPT-4 successor might not be GPT-5, but Sam Altman promises it'll be smarter and function like a "virtual brain"
By Kevin Okemwa published
GPT Next? A new slide shown during OpenAI ChatGPT voice demos indicates that the hot startup might not call its next flagship model GPT-5.
ChatGPT4o may have 5 new voices, but former OpenAI staffers are reportedly being coerced to sign NDAs or risk losing vested equity worth millions of dollars
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NOT SO CHATTY A new report by Vox reveals new documents signed by Altman allowing OpenAI to claw back equity from former employees who refuse to sign NDAs, preventing them from criticizing the company.
Microsoft's new Windows 11 AI Recall feature is causing "privacy nightmares" for the UK data watchdog even before it ships
By Kevin Okemwa published
PRIVACY An on-device NPU promising 100% privacy-focused doesn't satisfy the UK data watchdog's privacy concerns for Microsoft's new AI Recall feature in Windows 11.
Elon Musk calls Microsoft's controversial AI Recall a "Black Mirror episode" but NPUs will protect your privacy on Copilot+ PCs
By Kevin Okemwa published
RECALL THAT? Windows 11's new Recall feature allows apps to "travel back in time," and Microsoft says your privacy is safe with an NPU.
Mozilla says openness in AI models and systems is the key to the biggest technology revolution
By Kevin Okemwa published
OPEN AI Mozilla outlines ways to unlock missed opportunities and benefits with openness in AI.
Google takes a lethal security jab at Microsoft’s "cascades of failures," plugging its Workspace suite as a "more secure alternative"
By Kevin Okemwa published
BETTER AND MORE SECURE With Microsoft's security issues continuing to spiral out of control, Google recommends its Workspace suite as a better and more secure alternative.
Microsoft tailors Copilot AI with data, systems, and workflows using extensions for a seamless flow of work
By Kevin Okemwa published
COPILOT EXTENSIONS Microsoft is unifying all Microsoft Copilot extensibility concepts, including plugins and connectors, into a single construct called Copilot extensions.
OpenAI's 'magical' GPT-4o launch leads to ChatGPT's "biggest spike ever" in revenue and downloads on mobile, despite being buried behind the 20-dollar Plus plan
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BIGGEST SPIKE EVER OpenAI's new GPT-4o model spikes ChatGPT's revenue and downloads on mobile.