Shimmer, a platform for 1:1 personalized ADHD coaching, raises $2.2M
Y Combinator alum Shimmer, which offers a coaching platform for adults, has raised $2.2 million in a seed funding round led by Worklife Ventures and Seed to B. The platform aims to help adults with ADHD tackle challenges via personalized 1:1 video coaching, productivity tools and science-backed learning modules. Shimmer matches
Read moreHow can RFID, QR codes, and computer vision shape the future of retail ?
The retail sector, known for its dynamism, faces fierce competition, prompting continuous innovation to meet evolving customer expectations. Recently, a digital transformation has unfolded in retail, driven by the adoption of smart store technologies like RFID, QR codes, and computer vision. These innovations empower retailers to gather, analyze, and share
Read moreHumane announces 10 layoffs as CTO ‘transitions’ into advisor role
Much-hyped hardware startup Humane has announced that it’s laying off 10 employees — 4% of its workforce — before it has shipped a single one of its funky new ambient computing devices. The company’s chief technology officer (CTO) is also “transitioning” into an advisor role after five years at the
Read moreX removes support for NFT profile pictures
On Tuesday, Elon Musk’s X wrote about a grand vision for the company in 2024, which includes launching peer-to-peer payments and more AI-powered tools. Amid all this, the company silently removed a feature for paid subscribers. They’re no longer able to set an NFT as a profile picture. The feature
Read moreCyber Security Today, Jan. 10, 2024 – Vulnerabilities found in internet-connected factory torque wrenches
Vulnerabilities found in internet-connected factory torque wrenches. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Wednesday January 10th, 2024. I’m Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for ITWorldCanada.com and TechNewsday.com in the U.S. Anything that connects to an IT network can have software vulnerabilities. The latest example: WiFi connected pneumatic torque wrenches
Read moreMeistrari didn’t see a good solution for prompt engineering, so it’s building one
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Read moreMicromobility startups Tier and Dott plan to merge to find a path to profitability
After years of exploding growth and massive funding rounds, it’s time for consolidation in the micromobility industry. Tier and Dott, two leading European companies in the space, have announced that they plan to merge. Transaction is expected to close within two months of today’s news. This shouldn’t come as a
Read moreHashtag Trending Jan.10- Only 700 IT jobs added in the U.S. in 2023; 23 vulnerabilities in network-connected wrench used globally in factories; Microsoft discovery that could reduce lithium use in batteries by 70 percent
Only 700 net new jobs were added in the U.S. in 2023, an “intelligent wrench” has vulnerabilities that would permit hackers to breach a network, AI solves an innovation dilemma, more from the X files and – they might call it the “smellphone” These and more top tech stories
Read moreNigeria’s Africa Stablecoin Consortium Postpones Launch of cNGN Stablecoin
Nigeria’s Africa Stablecoin Consortium released a statement on January 8 apologizing for any confusion caused regarding their unofficial launch date which was originally planned to be February 27,2024. As of yet, there is no clear indication of a new launch date. The ASC will instead be engaging with appropriate regulatory
Read moreApp economy recovered in 2023, with $171B in consumer spending, but downloads were flat
After the app economy slowed for the first time ever in 2022, things picked up pace again over the past year. According to app intelligence provider data.ai’s annual “State of Mobile” report, out today, consumer spending on apps saw a modest 3% increase year-over-year in 2023 to reach $171 billion
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