Google-backed Indian audio platform Kuku FM raises $25 million
Google-backed audio content platform Kuku FM has raised $25 million in a new funding round as it looks to make deeper inroads with its audiobook offerings in the South Asian market. Indian billionaire and technologist Nandan Nilekani’s Fundamentum Partnership led the Series C funding in Kuku FM with International Finance
Read moreCapital Connect Research Shows South African Customers Feel Disconnected
Formal retailers in South Africa are losing billions of rands in annual sales because of a disconnect between the customer touchpoint mix that they prioritise and those that their customers prefer. This is one of the key findings of a big data research study conducted on behalf of Capital Connect,
Read moreGhana’s Complete Farmer, which connects farmers to global food buyers, raises $10.4M
Africa’s agricultural sector has a significant social and economic impact, per McKinsey. The percentage of smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa exceeds 60%, while agriculture accounts for approximately 23% of the region’s gross domestic product. But despite the apparent opportunity in the agricultural sector, it is difficult for Africa to successfully
Read moreWhat is the 3-2-1 Rule and Does it Matter to Your Business?
Bad things happen. One day, that file you worked on is fine. The next, it’s gone—lost in a hard drive failure or perhaps a stolen device. Maybe the version you worked on has corrupted, and you need to recover an earlier file. Someone might have deleted the file, removing it
Read moreKenyan Innovators Invited to Compete in inDrive’s Underdog Tech Award
InDrive , a Kenyan leader in global mobility and urban services, is thrilled to introduce the Underdog Tech Award. This new international prize is designed to honor the founders of the most promising tech startups outside of the well-established tech hubs and startup communities. The Underdog Tech Award invites aspiring
Read moreTerraform fork gets renamed OpenTofu, and joins Linux Foundation
When HashiCorp announced it was changing its Terraform license in August, it set off a firestorm in the open source community, and actually represented an existential threat to startups who were built on top of the popular open source project. The community went into action and within weeks they had
Read moreHow to Leverage AI to Write a Stellar Resume
A resume is an essential tool for job seekers and is the first point of contact between a candidate and a potential employer. A well- written resume can help job seekers stand out from other applicants, highlight their relevant skills and experiences, and showcase their achievements. Having a professional-looking resume
Read moreAfter relaunching as a studio for creators, LimeWire acquires BlueWillow, a Midjourney competitor
In the Wild West of generative AI, a new, unlikely cowboy is riding into town. LimeWire — once infamous for music piracy and incurring the wrath of the music industry before shutting down — last year pivoted under new owners into the world of content creation. Now, to build that
Read moreGoogle Introduces New Bard Update
One of Bard’s most significant advantages, as an experiment in collaboration with generative AI, is its ability to tailor responses precisely to your needs. For instance, you can request Bard to initiate a trip planning document for you and your friends, compose an online marketplace listing, or assist in explaining
Read moreWhatsApp users in India can now pay businesses with credit card, other UPI apps
WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature in India that will allow users in its largest market to pay businesses using a variety of payment options from within the instant messaging app. The Meta-owned app on Wednesday said it has partnered with PayU and Bengaluru-headquartered Razorpay to add support for
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