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Science & Tech
“It has become glaringly evident that technology has surpassed our humanity.” Albert Einstein once remarked.
Today, anyone with the applicable skills and knowledge can benefit from the digital economy regardless of their background. It is important to recognize that technology’s transformative power can create an inclusive society and promote the development of skills needed to participate in the digital economy.
According to Ray Katende of Ray Phones and Appliances, if you’re already using an iPhone 15, upgrading to the iPhone 16 may not be essential unless you’re particularly interested in the latest camera features and AI optimisations.
The Google Pixel 9 series, released in 2024, continues Google’s tradition of blending cutting-edge hardware with powerful AI-driven software. The series includes the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. According to Kakande Lamar of Fix it Uganda, each phone offers unique features but shares the same core functionalities that make Pixel phones standout.
With Threads, a text-based social media network that aims to unseat Twitter as the current leader in online micro-conversations, Meta made a splash half a year ago.
The much-anticipated Samsung Galaxy S24 series has made its grand entrance, breaking tradition with an early launch on January 17 in Austria. Spearheaded by the flagship Galaxy S24 Ultra, Samsung aims to seize the initiative in the ever-evolving smartphone market, setting the stage for a head-to-head competition with Apple’s iPhone 15 series.
Innocent Ndibatya, the head of the department for computing and technology, pointed out that this programme has been put in place to address the lack of entry-level skills for people incompetent enough to use the computer.
Vincent Kisenyi, the director of academic affairs at UCU, highlighted the project’s unique approach, emphasising the fusion of classwork with hands-on, practical experiences. “Students are able to engage in renewable energy businesses while conserving the climate,” added Kisenyi.
It is unusual for a medical student to show an interest in farming. Yet, that is what Samantha Ainembabazi, working towards the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at the Uganda Christian University (UCU), did and more.
Whereas the Covid-19 pandemic made technology a cornerstone in the operations of many institutions, for Uganda Christian University (UCU), the virus and education lockdown afforded an opportunity to ramp up its use. And there is no looking back.
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