A major data broker hack may have leaked precise location info for millions
Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Last week, major location data broker Gravy Analytics disclosed a data breach that may have resulted in the theft of precise location data for millions of people, reports TechCrunch. That appears to include data from popular mobile games like Candy Crush, as
Read more5 Key Trends Defining 2025 & How to Adapt for Business Growth
As we step into 2025, the technological landscape is set to undergo some of the most thrilling transformations yet. However, with these advancements come new challenges for business leaders. From runaway IT costs to the urgent need for comprehensive AI strategies that drive sustainable business impact, executives must be prepared
Read moreMukuru Launches Mobile Wallet to Expand Financial Access in Zimbabwe
Mukuru launches a mobile wallet in Zimbabwe called Mukuru Wallet as the first development since it was granted a Deposit-Taking Microfinance Institution (DTMFI) license in Zimbabwe by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe. Read: Zimbabwe: Mukuru awarded Deposit-Taking Microfinance Institution (DTMFI) licence Building on Mukuru’s trusted capabilities, which support more than
Read moreQuantum Leap/ Quantum Risk: How to Balance Innovation & Security in SA?
The emergence of quantum computing represents a transformative shift in technology, promising unparalleled computational power while posing significant risks, particularly cybersecurity. For South African businesses, navigating this duality—where quantum computing can be both a friend and a foe—requires a strategic approach that leverages expert third-party IT companies to mitigate risks
Read moreSonos CEO Patrick Spence is leaving following app update disaster
Some changes at Sonos. Patrick Spence, the company’s chief executive officer (pictured above), is leaving the company after eight years in the job. Tom Conrad, the co-founder of Pandora and a Sonos board member, is stepping in as interim CEO starting today. 2024 has been a complicated year for the
Read moreSaudi Arabia Unveils Its First Hydrogen-Powered Bus
In a significant step towards sustainable transportation, Saudi Arabia has launched its first hydrogen-powered bus. The bus was inaugurated in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Talal bin Badr bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Al-Ahsa, and His Excellency Dr. Rameeh bin Mohammed Al-Rameeh, Deputy Minister of
Read morePete Buttigieg has a few things to say on his way out
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg at the Department of Transportation offices in Washington, DC. | Photo by Cheriss May for The Verge The outgoing transportation secretary on EVs, robotaxis, Trump, Musk, and the work still left to do. The outlook for electric vehicles is looking really shaky. Sales are up
Read morePredictions on Culture, Gen AI, and Innovation That I Hope Are Wrong
Isaac Sacolick highlights concerns about DEI practices, hybrid work's potential decline, AI overinvestment, and underinvestment in employee leadership development and training. He stresses the importance of leadership development for organizational success, warning against possible setbacks if companies fail to prioritize these areas.
Read moreFloat Financial, which aims to be the Brex of Canada, lands US$48.5M Series B
Float Financial, an expense management and corporate card startup focused on the Canadian market, has raised $48.5 million in a Series B funding round. The Toronto-based fintech likens itself to U.S.-based fintech giants Brex and Ramp but says it is different in that its sole focus is on Canadian SMBs,
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