On the web, data doesn’t define us. It creates us.
In this episode, Ben interviews Jannis Kallinikos, a professor at Luiss University in Rome, Italy about his new book Data Rules: Reinventing the Market Economy, coauthored with Cristina Alaimo. They discuss the social impact of data, explore the idea that data filters how we see the world and interact with
Read moreEgypt’s MNT-Halan banks $157.5M, gobbles up a fintech in Turkey to expand
MNT-Halan, a fintech unicorn out of Egypt, is on a consolidation march. The microfinance and payments startup has raised $157.5 million in funding and is using the money in part to fund the acquisition of another fintech, Tam Finans, to expand into Turkey. Tam Finans provides financing to micro-enterprises and
Read moreEnergy tech startup Greenely grabs €8M to reach more households and support Europe’s energy transition
The energy transition is a marathon, not a sprint. But opportunities for acceleration are growing. Swedish startup Greenely* has just spotted one. It’s closing an €8 million Series A funding round to expand its energy management platform into neighbouring Nordic countries (so around $8.7M at current exchange rates). The energy
Read more40 Years of Innovation, Growth in SA’s Networking Industry
Duxbury Networking, a South African distributor of networking solutions, proudly commemorates its 40th anniversary today. Throughout the last four decades, the company has exhibited remarkable resilience, adapting to industry shifts and emerging as a leader in the African networking landscape. Dedicated team CEO of Duxbury Networking, Graham Duxbury, says “This
Read moreIT Giant Unveils 5 New AI-Powered Features in India
IT giant Google has introduced new AI-powered features for Google Maps in India with a unique AI model intended to tackle the problems associated with Indian roads. These new features are intended to improve navigation efficiency and user-friendliness while addressing some of the unique challenges encountered. By leveraging AI and
Read moreEffortless Content Publishing: A Developer’s Guide to Adobe Experience Manager
Empower Your Web Development: Leveraging Adobe’s New Experience Manager for Streamlined SharePoint Content Publishing and Enhanced Workflow Efficiency Continue reading Effortless Content Publishing: A Developer’s Guide to Adobe Experience Manager on SitePoint.
Read more25 JavaScript interview questions (and answers) from basic to senior level
Are you looking to excel in your next JavaScript interview and land your dream developer role? Whether you’re just starting out or have a few years of experience under your belt, mastering JavaScript can open up exciting career opportunities in software engineering. With the right interview preparation strategies, you can
Read moreLuxury fashion startup The Floorr empowers personal stylists with tools to grow their businesses
The Floorr offers tools for conducting sales, hosting tailored styling sessions, creating mood boards, and engaging in text or voice chats with clients, all in one place. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreHere’s why David Sacks, Paul Graham and other big Silicon Valley names had a brawl on X over VC behavior
A decade-old drama involving VC David Sacks and Rippling founder Parker Conrad has blown up on X with many among the Silicon Valley elite taking sides. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreWith Google in its sights, OpenAI unveils SearchGPT
OpenAI may have designs to get into the search game — challenging not only upstarts like Perplexity, but Google and Bing, too. The company on Thursday unveiled SearchGPT, a search feature designed to give “timely answers” to questions, drawing from web sources. UI-wise, SearchGPT isn’t too far off from OpenAI’s
Read more