Articles

  • 1 day ago | techtrendske.co.ke | George Kamau

    I didn’t ditch Spotify overnight. It took a while. It started with one remix I couldn’t find. Then two. Then a realization that the versions of songs I kept craving—the ones I’d heard on TikTok, in random DJ sets, or buried deep in a friend’s playlist—just weren’t there. I wasn’t looking for studio-perfect. I was looking for emotion—for the messy, unexpected, beautifully reworked versions of songs I already loved.

  • 1 day ago | techtrendske.co.ke | George Kamau

    Love today isn’t just felt — it’s documented, shared, analyzed, and sometimes even diagnosed. TikTok, a platform known for its viral dances and chaotic trends, has quietly become one of the biggest influences on how young people date, argue, and define what love is supposed to look like. Understanding how TikTok changed modern love means looking at more than aesthetics — it’s about how we perform, process, and sometimes even pathologize connection. Aesthetic Love vs.

  • 1 day ago | techtrendske.co.ke | George Kamau

    The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has extended invitations to 534 new members this year, including a standout group of African filmmakers joining the Oscars Academy — a move that continues the Academy’s push toward a more diverse, inclusive, and international film community. This year’s class is one of the most globally representative yet: 55% of invitees are based outside the United States, coming from 60 countries and territories.

  • 1 day ago | techtrendske.co.ke | George Kamau

    When F1: The Movie hits theaters this weekend (Premiers today at Century Cinemax), it won’t just be testing the limits of box office expectations. Backed by Apple Original Films and featuring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, the $300 million production also doubles as a cinematic vehicle for Formula 1’s next chapter—one that could accelerate its fanbase across untapped markets, especially Africa. The sport has already seen remarkable global growth.

  • 1 day ago | techtrendske.co.ke | George Kamau

    Move over Netflix — TikTok and Instagram TV apps are coming for your couch time too. For years, social video apps have dominated smartphones, turning casual users into addicted scrollers and transforming creators into global stars. But now, two of the biggest names in the space — TikTok and Instagram — are setting their sights on a new screen: the television. It’s a shift that reflects more than just changing habits. It’s about control over where — and how — the next generation watches content.