Microsoft launches passkey support for all consumer accounts
Illustration: The Verge Microsoft is fully rolling out passkey support for all consumer accounts today. After enabling them in Windows 11 last year, Microsoft account owners can also now generate passkeys across Windows, Android, and iOS. This makes it effortless to sign in to a Microsoft account without having to
Read moreDanti’s natural language search engine for Earth data soars with $5M in new funding
Danti, an artificial intelligence company building a superpower search engine for Earth data, has brought on prominent defensive tech investor Shield Capital as it looks to scale its technology for government customers. Founded by Jesse Kallman in early 2023, Danti has developed a natural language search engine for data that
Read moreAcura’s new all-electric SUV proves the most expensive model isn’t always the best
The first electric vehicle I ever drove was a Tesla Roadster in 2011. I will never forget the feeling of the instant torque provided by the electric motor, propelling me to 60 miles per hour in less than four seconds — a feat my little Miata daily driver couldn’t even
Read moreHigh-Growth Firms Foresee AI, GenAI Industries Revolutionary
Generative AI- GenAI and AI are expected to profoundly transform industries in the future, according to 91% of South African respondents (global: 81%) to the Dell Technologies Innovation Catalyst Research. This figure drops to 89% (global: 91%) for organizations reporting high (15%-25%) revenue growth in 2023. Based on responses from
Read moreOver 400 million Google accounts have used passkeys, but our passwordless future remains elusive
Google may start asking users that still utilize passwords instead of their passkeys to wait 24 hours before they can access their account. | Illustration: The Verge Google is kicking off World Password Day by updating us on its efforts to replace the often hacked, guessed, and stolen form of
Read moreMTN Ghana Releases First Quarter 2024 Trading Update
Scancom PLC (MTN Ghana or Scancom PLC) announces its unaudited results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. The key highlights are: Subscribers Mobile subscribers increased by 1.2% to 27.8 million. Active data subscribers increased by 15.3% to 16.0 million. Active Mobile Money (MoMo) users increased by 16.1% to 15.6
Read morePeloton to lay off 400 employees as CEO Barry McCarthy departs
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Read moreMTN Nigeria Releases First Quarter 2024 Trading Update
MTN Nigeria Communication Plc (“MTN Nigeria” or the “Company”) announces its unaudited results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. The key highlights are: Total subscribers increased by 1.3% to 77.7 million Declined by 2 million versus Q4 2023 due to the implementation of the NIN-SIM directive, which affected the
Read moreRenda, which provides order fulfillment for businesses in Africa, takes in $1.9M
The logistics industry in Nigeria, like any informal sector, struggles with poor infrastructure and other inefficiencies, making it difficult for businesses — both large and small — to move and store goods. Many startups have tackled middle-mile and last-mile delivery challenges, but one untapped area is providing an end-to-end fulfillment
Read moreThe Rise of RegTech: An Overview of Regulatory Technology
In the dynamic realm of financial services, regulatory compliance has evolved into a complex and costly endeavor. Enter Regulatory Technology or RegTech. This innovative field harnesses technology to simplify and streamline compliance processes for businesses, especially within the financial sector. RegTech, in essence, entails the management of regulatory processes in
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