Open source vector database startup Qdrant raises $28M
Qdrant, the company behind the eponymous open source vector database, has raised $28 million in a Series A round of funding led by Spark Capital. Founded in 2021, Berlin-based Qdrant is seeking to capitalize on the burgeoning AI revolution, targeting developers with an open source vector search engine and database
Read moreHashtag Trending Jan. 23- Microsoft accelerates efforts to power data centres with nuclear energy; Is RTO really better for productivity?; Deepfakes hit the New Hampshire primary
Microsoft goes nuclear, an Atlassian study debunks the idea that the return to office has better results, there’s a big gap between what AI can to in terms of eliminating jobs and what workers fear it can do – at least for now, deep fakes hit the New Hampshire primary
Read more7 Key Trends Expected to Shape Global Fraud Landspace
With cybercriminals increasing their efforts and their attacks becoming more sophisticated and widespread, 2024 is forecast to see fraud professionals juggling mounting challenges such as the impact of added regulatory pressure in many parts of the world, the persistent issue of synthetic identity fraud, the malicious use of artificial intelligence
Read moreThe Rise of Inclusive Marketing in 2024
In the fast-paced landscape of marketing, one trend is poised to take centre stage in 2024 – Inclusive Marketing. As the world becomes more interconnected, diverse, and conscious, agencies are recognising the imperative to reflect these values in their strategies. Veronica Moleele, CEO of Penquin, an integrated advertising agency, explains that
Read moreByju’s seeks new funding at less than $2 billion valuation, a 90% drop
Byju’s, once valued at $22 billion, is willing to cut its valuation to below $2 billion as it hunts for new funding, a person familiar with the matter told TechCrunch. The Bengaluru-headquartered startup, once India’s most valuable, is looking to raise $100 million to $200 million in new funding via
Read moreHacking the hamburger: How a pentester exposed holes in hundreds of fast-food chains
Ben and Ryan talk about the hacker who exposed a security vulnerability in AI-powered software, security risks of smart devices, symbolic deduction engines in AI, and the programming language that features time travel.
Read moreTough Economic Headwinds Provide Exciting Opportunities for Agile, Customer-Centric Fintechs
Taking stock of fintech in the broader African context while looking forward to opportunities in the year ahead. At this time of the year, there is usually a flurry of articles attempting to lay out trends to look out for in various industries over the coming months. This is a
Read moreTelegram is rolling out ‘view-once’ voice and video messages
Telegram is rolling out a bunch of upgrades as part of its January feature drop including “view-once” video and audio messages, the ability to pause recording while sending a video or an audio message, and new read-time controls. The app introduced “view-once” photos and videos in one-on-one chat in September
Read moreHow Retail Tech Shapes Cybersecurity: Balancing Innovation and Protection
Retail tech, encompassing online shopping, digital payments, AI, and augmented reality, has revolutionized the retail sector. The advantages include convenience, efficiency, personalization, and innovation for both retailers and consumers. However, this technological shift also introduces cybersecurity challenges, creating potential threats such as cyberattacks, data breaches, and fraud. This article delves
Read moreGermany’s Instagrid, which uses software to supercharge portable batteries, raises $95M
Energy supply is one of the bigger issues impacting how technology will evolve over time — a challenge that might be feel closer to home when you consider the batteries of objects like mobile phones or electric vehicles but is definitely not constrained just to consumer tech. A startup called
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