Closes Friday: Apply to the Space Domain Awareness Challenge Pitch-off at TC Disrupt 2023
Viewed today, the vintage sci-fi TV show Lost in Space was a hoot. But TechCrunch and the Aerospace Corporation are more interested in startups that can help protect people, crafts and cargo from the Robinson family’s fate. If your startup’s focused on AI and satellite data streams, listen up! Space
Read moreExploring The Key Issues Facing CISOs in Africa
What are the key issues facing CISOs in Africa at present? How do they differ from other geographies? Is Africa a target for particular types of attack? While the role of the CISO is contextual in nature, I do not think that there are unique issues that a CISO in
Read moreTesla launches cheaper Model X and Model S options with less range
Tesla has new, lower price options for shoppers who need less range. The automaker revived the “standard range” trim level on its two most expensive models, which cuts $10,000 from the price and around 80 miles from the EV range. With this new option, the Model S is available with
Read moreVoiceflow, a platform for building conversational AI experiences, raises $15M
The demand for conversational AI — mostly chatbots — has arguably never been higher, riding the publicity wave of systems like OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Last year, Gartner predicted that one in 10 agent-customer exchanges will be automated by 2026, an increase from the estimated 1.6% of chats that were handed off
Read more‘Smart bus’ startup Zeelo, aimed at employers and schools, secures $14M to scale in the US
Zeelo — a ‘smart buses’ platform providing bus operators, employers and schools with private bus and shuttle transport programs — has secured $14 million in a fresh Series A ‘Extension’ round of funding. The new investment was led by FlatzHoffmann (a European growth equity investor) and was joined by IREON
Read moreRandom slices of a sphube
Ben Grimmer posted something yesterday on Twitter: A nice mathematical puzzle If you take a 4-norm ball and cut it carefully, you will find a two-norm ball. 3D printed visual evidence below. The puzzle: Why does this happen and how much more generally does it happen? (This question was first
Read moreNew Fuel Price Formula’s to be Disclosed for Kenyans
As of the 1st of July, the Kenyan government defied a court order, hindering new taxes by increasing the VAT on petroleum products. This leaves Kenyans with startlingly high petrol and diesel prices. According to Esi-Africa.com, a press release by Kenya’s Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) stated that, “pursuant
Read moreHow FinTech Innovations Disrupt The Trading Industry
Africa is currently the fastest-growing fintech region in the world. According to a recent report discussed in our previous post, Africa’s fintech market — led by South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, and Kenya — is projected to grow thirteenfold to $65 billion in 2030. Amidst the rise of new technologies and next-gen infrastructures,
Read moreHashtag Trending Aug.15-IBM unveils a prototype “brain-like” chip; Most Americans want greater regulation of AI; Tech firms cut back on remote work job listings
IBM announces a prototype of a brain-like analogue chip. Most Americans want greater regulation of AI, Tech firms are cutting back on remote work job listings and is Threads unravelling as Musk and Zuckerberg pursue their feuding? These stories and more as we bring you the top tech news
Read more5 Apps for AI-Enhanced Photography Ranked
AI-enhanced photography is a prevailing trend, utilizing artificial intelligence to elevate photo quality and aesthetics. Whether editing, enhancing, or crafting stunning visuals, multiple apps facilitate your goals. Here are 5 Recommended Apps for AI-enhanced Photography 1. Luminar Neo: A robust AI photo editor offering tools like Mask AI, AI Sky,
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