Introducing DFA Sponsor: Comcorp
Digital Finance Africa 2023 Conference is just around the corner. The event taking place on 2 August in Johannesburg, South Africa at the Gallagher Convention Centre will be an opportunity to immerse yourself in a world where leaders, experts, and enthusiasts converge to shape Africa’s digital finance future. In a
Read moreAMD plans to invest $400 million in India by 2028
AMD plans to invest around $400 million in India over the next five years and set up its largest design center in the country’s southern city of Bengaluru as the chipmaker joins the growing list of firms that are backing the South Asian nation’s ambition of becoming a semiconductor manufacturing
Read moreBehind the scenes with the folks building OverflowAI (Ep. 594)
On today’s episode we chat with Ellen Brandenberger, our Director of Product Innovation, and Jody Bailey, our CTO, about the big changes Stack Overflow put in place to create OverflowAI and the research and thinking that went into the products and features we announced this week at WeAreDevelopers. Episode Notes
Read moreExplore 9 Exciting Options with the New Action Button on the iPhone 15 Pro
The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are the latest flagship models from Apple, featuring a new design, a powerful A16 chip, a 120Hz ProMotion display, and an improved camera system. But one of the most interesting features of these devices is the Action button, a new physical
Read moreTechMarkit Launches Innovative Laptop Library Programme
TechMarkit, a leading provider of affordable IT and refurbished tech equipment in South Africa, is thrilled to introduce its innovative Laptop Library Programme. The first of its kind in a retail space in the country, this essentially free service aims to make technology accessible to everyone by removing cost barriers.
Read moreEmpowering Young Minds: GirlCode and Vuma Launch Coding Tour
GirlCode, a non-profit organization, partners with Vuma, South Africa’s largest fibre network operator, to launch a coding tour in Gauteng. The collaborative initiative aims to promote gender equality in the tech industry and provide young girls with essential digital skills. Vuma will provide fibre infrastructure and funding to introduce three
Read moreFintechs’ Role in Identity and Financial Security Beyond OPTs & Passwords
In the past year, the alarming rise in identity theft has become a global concern, catching the attention of the public. A recent report revealed that consumers are increasingly seeking greater security from their banks, with 56% desiring more safety measures for non-routine transactions and 47% for even routine transactions.
Read moreOpenAI Launches Official ChatGPT App for Android Users
ChatGPT is a popular AI chatbot that can generate natural and engaging conversations on various topics. OpenAI powers it, a research organization striving to create artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity. ChatGPT uses a deep neural network model called GPT-3, which can learn from a large corpus of text
Read moreAndy McLoughlin of Uncork Capital on the firm’s new funds, succession, and why next year could be a bloodbath for many startups (sorry, startups)
A few weeks ago, Uncork Capital shared the news that it recently closed on $400 million in capital commitments across two new funds: $200 million for a seed-stage vehicle and another $200 million for an opportunity-style fund that mostly aims to support startups that are already part of its portfolio.
Read moreVolkswagen’s Xpeng deal sets example for EV alliance between the West and China
The major news from China’s auto industry this week is Volkswagen’s $700 million investment in the country’s electric vehicle startup, Xpeng. This partnership has the potential to set a precedent for Western automakers seeking to leverage Chinese firms for their EV expertise, while their Chinese counterparts can benefit from their
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