How to enable Stolen Device Protection on your iOS device
Image: Samar Haddad / The Verge Our phones have become so intrinsic to our lives that a stolen phone can be a disaster rather than simply an inconvenience. To help prevent that, Apple has added Stolen Device Protection to its iPhones as additional protection, especially when you’re away from your
Read moreCybersecurity automation firm Torq lands $42M in expanded Series B
Torq, a self-described “hyperautomation” cybersecurity startup, today announced that it raised $42 million in an extension to its Series B funding round from investors including Bessemer Venture Partners, GGV Capital, Insight Partners, Greenfield Partners and Evolution Equity Partners. Bringing the company’s total raised to $120, the new cash will be
Read moreNew Innovative AI Tools to Transform Retail
In recent years, the retail landscape in Africa has witnessed a significant shift with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into commerce and marketing processes. The advent of generative AI and data-driven insights has empowered retailers to optimize customer interactions, foster loyalty, drive revenue, and enhance employee productivity. Let’s delve
Read moreMaxxSouth Introduces Free Internet with Ad Support
MaxxSouth Broadband, an American internet service provider, has introduced ad-supported free internet in Mississippi using Alepo’s digital enablement solution. Modeled after the success of Buckeye Broadband’s FreeNet service, the offering allows users to access free internet at home by watching a video ad. The initiative, addressing the digital divide, benefits
Read moreBulk Exchange raises $4.5M to help construction companies source bulk materials
That fact that the startup raised from industry folks is not a massive shock once you understand the market that Bulk Exchange is tackling: They likely want to use what it's building. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreDocker’s Build Cloud lets developers build their containers in the cloud
At last year’s DockerCon, Docker launched its Docker Build remote build service and today it is taking this a step further with the launch of Docker Build Cloud, a fully managed service that, you guessed it, allows development teams to offload their image builds to the cloud. Docker promises that
Read moreAlbedo closes $35M at boosted valuation to build satellites that orbit very, very close to Earth
Satellite startup Albedo aims to provide commercial orbital imagery so detailed that the military kept its own version under wraps — until it was leaked a few years ago by Donald Trump. In 2019, then-President Trump tweeted a detailed image of a heavily damaged Iranian launch pad captured by a
Read moreBlueshift, a marketing automation startup, raises $40M in debt
Blueshift, a San Francisco-based startup that taps AI to help brands automate and personalize engagement across different marketing channels, has secured $40 million in debt financing from Runway Growth Capital. Co-founder and CEO Vijay Chittoor said that the loan will be used to refinance Blueshift’s existing debt as well as
Read moreFormer Xerox Ventures execs launch first fund under Myriad Venture Partners
After working together at corporate venture capital firm Xerox Ventures, Chris Fisher, Tim Chiang and Dean Mai form Myriad Venture Partners. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreShoprite Welcomes Hope Sonic’s Eco-Friendly Kasi Kruza Ride-On: Sustainable Fun for Kids
In an exciting development, Shoprite supermarkets nationwide are now offering the Kasi Kruza ride-on motorbike, a brand-new creation from South African toy manufacturer Hope Sonic. What makes this ride-on particularly noteworthy is its construction, made almost entirely from recycled materials, aligning with a commitment to sustainability. Vibrant and Sustainable Fun
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