Uber-for-parcels startups Relay raises $10M Seed round to scale in the UK
Incumbents in the parcel deliveries space usually have fixed daily routes from suburban depots. But since most parcels are fairly lightweight, this is a bit of a hammer to crack a nut. So it makes sense to “Uber-ise” local deliveries. Indeed, in Asia, the ‘asset free’ delivery model of using mini
Read moreExposed: The Most Data-Hungry Shopping Apps of 2023 – Is Your Privacy at Risk?
To prepare for the busiest online shopping season of the year, it is important to understand how your data is being used on popular apps. According to the research by the Atlas VPN team, eBay and Amazon Shopping collect the most user data out of the analyzed Android apps. eBay
Read moreOpenAI will benefit from unity of purpose with Sam Altman’s return
In case you missed it, Sam Altman is back as OpenAI CEO. His reinstatement comes after a whirlwind few days in which we saw unusual corporate governance lead to an attempt to oust Altman, despite support from both Microsoft and the vast majority of OpenAI’s workforce. While the whole process
Read moreOsium AI uses artificial intelligence to speed up materials innovation
While everybody is trying to figure out how artificial intelligence can be leveraged across various industries, French startup Osium AI has found an interesting use cases for AI — research and development in materials science. Founded by Sarah Najmark and Luisa Bouneder, the startup raised a $2.6 million seed round from
Read moreNETSCOUT unveils Anonymous Sudan’s impact on African cyberspace
Guardian of the connected world, NETSCOUT has made use of its extensive internet visibility to closely scrutinise the disruptive endeavours of Anonymous Sudan, a prolific threat actor engaged in recent widespread distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, in order to better understand its methodologies and impacts. Targeting Africa and beyond, this group aligns
Read moreSunbird pauses its efforts to bring iMessage to Android amid security worries
Sunbird, which aims to bring iMessage to Android users, has halted development and pulled its app from the Play Store amid security issues raised this week. Earlier this week, the company sent a notification to its users, as noted by 9to5Google first, saying that it is pausing the development of
Read moreHashtag Trending Nov.22-Microsoft looks to fish OpenAI employees; Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware to close; Musk launches what he calls a “thermonuclear” lawsuit
Microsoft offers OpenAI employees to move over at their same compensation. Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware crosses the final hurdle. And more on the X files as Elon Musk lashes out at his critics with what he calls a “thermonuclear” lawsuit. These and more top tech stories on Hashtag Trending
Read moreFrontEdge raises $10M in debt, equity from TLG, Flexport to facilitate trade for African exporters
In the dynamic landscape of African international trade, a prevalent challenge looms large: A mere 30% of trade volumes find financial intermediaries in banks. This glaring gap in financing disproportionately impacts small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as their larger counterparts absorb the lion’s share of the limited available capital. The
Read moreWooCommerce vs Wix: Which Is Best for Your Next Online Store
In this comparison of WooCommerce and Wix, you'll learn about the relative benefits offered by each platform for setting up an online store. Continue reading WooCommerce vs Wix: Which Is Best for Your Next Online Store on SitePoint.
Read moreCameroonian healthtech Waspito gets $2.5M seed extension to scale, tap offline patients
Cameroonian health startup Waspito has secured a $2.5 million seed extension from DP World through Newtown Partners, Saviu Ventures, AAIC Investment, Axian ventures and CFAO’s Health54 to spur its growth in the Francophone region. Waspito is a health-focused social network that allows users (patients) to access and consult with verified
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