UK regulator launches antitrust investigation into $19B Vodafone/Three mobile merger
When Vodafone and Hutchison-owned Three in the U.K. announced their plan to merge in a non-cash deal to create a $19B mega mobile operator in June of this year, we noted that it would likely face a sizeable regulatory hurdle. The next chapter in that story opened up today: the
Read more9 Top Industries Using ChatGPT for their Work
It has been found that since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, the search for artificial intelligence has sky rocketed by 1,700%. The AI powered chatbot, which has attracted more than 100 million global users, has been the centre of much debate. According to findings conducted specifically using data
Read moreHashtag Trending Oct.11 – Google is initiating a shift towards a passwordless future; AMD is set to acquire Nod.ai; Amazon’s Alexa caught spreading misinformation
Google leads the push to abolish passwords. Twitter competitor Mastodon is bigger than it thought it was. And would Alexa lie to you? Apparently yes.. These and more top tech stories on Hashtag Trending. I’m your host Jim Love, CIO of IT World Canada and Tech News Day in
Read moreUkheshe Satiates South Africa’s Appetite for Mobile QR Payments
South Africa’s appetite for mobile QR payments has surged, and with that surge, Ukheshe – a leading Fintech enablement partner, has risen to meet the demand. The company introduces Scan to Pay – a user friendly payment method with a user-friendly interface that enables shoppers to transact with nothing more
Read moreSBF started a $2 billion venture fund using Alameda loans
On January 14, 2022, former crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried tweeted: “First, we’re launching a $2 billion venture fund, FTX Ventures. As a founder, it’s important to support other founders creating great companies. Hopefully this will allow us to do that a lot more.” A noble goal, to be sure. But
Read moreMastercard CFO says India’s UPI ‘incredibly painful experience’ for ecosystem participants
India’s UPI is “fantastic at many levels” but remains an “incredibly painful experience” for ecosystem participants, Mastercard CFO said at a recent conference, underscoring tensions around the mobile payments rail that facilitates over 10 billion transactions monthly in the nation with low card penetration. When questioned about Mastercard’s prospects in
Read moreAI revolutionizing MRI scans — A Munich startup banked $32M to scan eggs, and says humans are next
Germany, France, and Italy are among the countries which last year enacted laws to stop the practice of culling male day-old chicks, because, as they do not lay eggs, are considered surplus to requirements. This was not just because of the waste created but also out of animal welfare and
Read moreThe Best Detection and Response Strategy for Cyberthreats
The fast-evolving world of online threats is compelling organizations to broaden their cybersecurity strategies, moving beyond traditional approaches. This period of change can be somewhat bewildering for network security professionals in search of the most pertinent detection and response tools to combat a highly adaptive and sophisticated modern adversary. This
Read moreDesigning for All: The Basics Principles of Web Accessibility
Learn about the most fundamental and important aspects of web accessibility, and the tools for ensuring the Web is accessible to everyone. Continue reading Designing for All: The Basics Principles of Web Accessibility on SitePoint.
Read moreRecs is a social ‘wallet’ for stashing and sharing your favorite places
The most popular apps suck us into the technological equivalent of couch lock, but it’s easy to imagine how things might have gone differently. Rather than idly scrolling and mindlessly issuing likes into the void, social media could — and, at its best, does — empower us to connect beyond
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