Author: BigEyeUg3

BlackBerry has announced the public availability of BBM Channels  (still in Beta) for BlackBerry users on BlackBerry OS 5 and above and BlackBerry 10, via BlackBerry World. Users can simply update to the newest version of BBM to get access to the BBM Channels beta when it becomes available later on Wednesday. The company has also announced that BBM Channels will be coming to BBM for iPhone and Android devices in the coming months, without specifying a date. BBM Channels are community-based broadcast groups or forums that allow people, brands and communities to interact with each other. “The #SamsungTwitterParty is…

The 2013 MTN Kampala Marathon has received varied accolades from participants for the impeccable planning and seamless organization of the event. Specifically sited was the good security and the organisation of the flag off of runners in the different categories that resulted to less confusion and stampede at the flag off points compared to subsequent Marathons. This year 18,887 individuals officially registered for the MTN Kampala Marathon but the overall number of actual runners far exceeded 20,000. The MTN Kampala Marathon has become the largest event on both the sporting and social calendars of Uganda. This has been the largest…

Acer has launched a new model in its Chromebook series, the Acer C720P, featuring a touchscreen. The company notes that the latest Acer C720P will be available in different configurations starting early December, at a price of $299.99 in the US, which translates roughly to Rs. 18,750 (excluding taxes). In addition, the all new Acer C720P Chromebook will offer up to 100GB of free Google Drive storage for the first two years for users after purchase. According to Acer, the multi-touch display of the Acer C720P Chromebook allows users to use gestures such as swipe, tap and pinch to zoom to…

Losing weight is a daunting task, but these celebs made their dramatic weight losses look oh-so-easy, even though we know they weren’t! These stars spent their every waking moment hitting the gym and eating lean and green, so it’s no wonder they were able to shed the pounds like it was nobody’s business. When you’re in the public eye all the time, there’s added pressure to look and feel great. Pop stars likeMariah Carey, Jessica Simpson and Britney Spears all lost a significant amount of weight following the birth of their children. Other celebs like Kelly Clarkson and Jordin Sparks got in shape to live a healthier lifestyle.…

A snake handling preacher has vowed to continue worshipping with deadly rattlesnakes despite the threat of jail – and being bitten four times. Andrew Hamblin, 22, is a pastor at the Tabernacle Church of God in the Appalachian mountains outside La Follette, Tennessee. The church is part of century-old Pentecostal tradition in the region that takes literally an instruction in the Gospel of Mark that ‘they shall take up serpents.’ But the defiant preacher faces up to a year in prison after being charged with illegally possessing 53 venomous snakes seized from his church by Tennessee wildlife agency officers earlier…

After weeks of speculation, Nokia’s new budget Windows Phone, the Lumia 525, is now official. Unfortunately, there is no word on the availability and pricing of the Lumia 525 for various markets. However, Engadget notes that the Lumia 525’s official listing includes three regions – Africa, Asia Pacific and Middle East. The major highlight of the Nokia Lumia 525 is that the smartphone features 1GB of RAM, which is double than the 512MB RAM found on other budget Lumia smartphones (Nokia Lumia 520, Nokia Lumia 620 and Nokia Lumia 625). Other specifications of the Lumia 525 are identical to the Lumia 520. The Nokia Lumia 525 runs Windows Phone…

Global technology major Apple is the world’s most valuable brand followed by Microsoft, Coca-Cola, IBM and Google, according to Forbes. Apple has topped the ‘World’s Most Valuable List’ compiled by Forbes magazine with a brand value of $104.3 billion, nearly twice other technology major Microsoft, which has a brand value of $56.7 billion. “… the Apple name is as strong as ever. Apple is the most valuable brand in the world for a third straight time at $104.3 billion, up 20 percent over last year. It is worth nearly twice as much as any other brand on the planet by our count,”…

So many people have doubted the fact that D’banj was in love with ladies that look like those he showcases in his videos, but here is a stark revealing fact.  See the recent tweets of the lady presently bursting his brain. D’banj sure likes berra thingz! “The #SamsungTwitterParty is back! Get ready to party the night away come 19th December at Zone 7 with fellow tweeps. Entrance is 15,000shs. Call 0775439894 for details. Great music and drinks.” Source: Information Nigeria “[katogoaward]”

The 10th  edition of the Annual Channel O Africa Music Awards is here. After getting nominated in two categories, the Most Gifted Ragga/Dancehall Video and Most Gifted African East, the Good lyfe crew will tussle it out with fellow Ugandan musician Navio in one of the categories. The Most Gifted African East category has the likes of Navio, Radio & Weasel, AY from Tanzania, Kenya’s P Unit, Sautisol and Tanzania’s AY. The Most Gifted Ragga/Dancehall Video category also includes Radio and Weasel Buffalo Soulja, Jesse Jagz, P Unit and Kaakie. This comes after Navio won the Best East Africa Artist of the Year Award in…