Grocery platform Misfits Market acquires The Rounds to further its mission of reducing food waste
Misfits Market, the online platform that delivers imperfect groceries to help minimize waste, announced the acquisition of household restocking service The Rounds on Friday. As a result of the deal, Misfits Market plans to take on over 250 items from The Rounds’ inventory. This allows the company to diversify into
Read moreSEC drops Binance lawsuit in yet another gift to crypto
Two years after legal proceedings began, the SEC has formally dropped its lawsuit against Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange. It was one of the US government’s final ongoing actions against crypto companies. Lawyers for the SEC and Binance jointly moved to dismiss the case in a filing on Thursday.
Read moreG2 Speech Launches AI Digital Assistant
Speech recognition and AI provider G2 Speech has announced the launch of Aida—its latest AI innovation. G2 Speech specializes in AI, speech recognition, and workflow management solutions for the healthcare sector. Aida (G2 Speech’s AI Digital Assistant) has been built specifically for medical specialists to enrich clinical reporting by further
Read moreGoogle fixes bug that led AI Overviews to say it’s now 2024
Google has fixed a bug that led AI Overviews to say it's 2024 when it was asked if this year is 2025.
Read moreNRF and Mintek Forge Partnership to Transform South Africa’s Mining Landscape
The National Research Foundation (NRF) and Mintek have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that marks a significant step toward fostering innovation, scientific excellence, and sustainable progress in South Africa’s mining industry. The signing of the MoU signals the formalization of a deep and forward-looking partnership between two of
Read moreAfrica’s Digital Ascent: 5 Strategic Cybersecurity Bets to Lead, Not Lag
Africa’s digital revolution is accelerating. With over 600 million internet users projected by 2028 and mobile platforms transforming service delivery, cybersecurity is no longer a technical safeguard; it is a business-critical enabler of trust, investment, and digital transformation. As the continent connects, exposure rises. Threat actors are evolving, regulatory environments
Read moreGetting rid of the pain for developers on Shopify
Ryan welcomes Glen Coates, VP of Product at Shopify, to dive into the intricacies of managing a developer-focused product, the challenges of backwards compatibility, and the implications of AI and LLMs in Shopify's development environment.
Read moreHow Can South African Enterprises Embrace Air-Gapped Security?
South African organizations are becoming increasingly vigilant about addressing the growing cyberthreat landscape. In fact, more local companies are prioritizing cyber risk mitigation than the global average. Despite these efforts, the financial impact of unauthorized access and cyberattacks has been significant. Some of the most severe breaches cost South African
Read moreGrammarly secures $1B in non-dilutive funding from General Catalyst
Grammarly has secured a $1 billion commitment from General Catalyst. The 14-year-old writing assistant startup will use the new funds for its sales and marketing efforts, freeing up existing capital to make strategic acquisitions. Unlike a traditional venture round, General Catalyst will not receive an equity stake in the company
Read moreTop 30 startups announced for VivaTech 2025 Innovation of the Year Award
The Innovation of the Year Award celebrates the boldest and most visionary startups exhibiting at VivaTech 2025. Open to all exhibiting companies, the award honors those pushing boundaries and redefining industries. Startups were scored on Innovation & Creativity, Market Disruption, and Scalability. From hundreds of applicants, 30 made the short
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