Tomorrow: TechCrunch All Stage launches in Boston — and ticket prices rise
TechCrunch All Stage officially kicks off tomorrow at SoWa Power Station in Boston. This isn’t just another founder event. It’s the summit built to help startups fundraise smarter, scale faster, and lead with impact.
Read moreElmo’s X account hacked to publish racist and antisemitic posts
A hacker compromised Elmo's X account on Sunday and published abusive posts.
Read moreDiscord’s virtual reward, ‘Orbs,’ launches out of beta
According to Discord, Orbs have been popular among testers, with millions earned and spent during the seven-week beta period.
Read more3 Hidden Workarounds Killing Productivity And How to Spot The Manual Work
Organizations often struggle with gray work—unstructured, manual tasks that hinder productivity. Employees face inefficiencies due to data movement between systems and lack of integrated tools. As software investments rise, many feel overwhelmed, emphasizing the need for dynamic work management solutions. Identifying gray work areas can lead to more efficient workflows
Read moreCheck Point Appoints New VP of Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA)
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. announced the appointment of Diego Arrabal as Vice President for Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA). Based in Dubai, Arrabal will oversee operations across this fast-growing and strategically vital region, driving Check Point’s vision of prevention-first, AI-powered security to support customers and partners
Read moreMicrosoft Announces New Leadership Role
Microsoft has announced Lillian Barnard in a new leadership role as Chief of Enterprise Partner Solutions, Microsoft Middle East and Africa (MEA). This strategic move reflects Microsoft’s continued commitment to empowering people, organizations, and governments across the continent and the broader region. In her new role, Barnard will focus on
Read moreJack Dorsey’s latest app tracks sun exposure
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey's new app, called Sun Day, ostensibly helps users track UV exposure and Vitamin D intake.
Read moreFNB and Visa Kick Off FIFA World Cup 2026 Sponsorship
First National Bank (FNB) and Visa are proud to announce their joint sponsorship of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Kicking off on 11 June 2026 across Canada, Mexico, and the United States, this vibrant partnership showcases a shared dedication by both brands to promote inclusivity, celebrate talent, and elevate the
Read moreSafaricom Recognized for Excellence in Innovation & E-Commerce
Safaricom has been honored with three prestigious awards across gender inclusion, financial innovation, and e-commerce, reaffirming its leadership in driving meaningful change for customers and communities. At the USAWA Awards hosted by the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC), Safaricom’s Board of Directors was recognized for advancing gender-balanced leadership through
Read moreMeta acquires voice startup Play AI
Meta has acquired Play AI, a startup that uses AI to generate human-sounding voices.
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