Looking Glass’ new lineup includes a $300 phone-sized holographic display
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Read moreCelebrating Women’s Month with 10,000 Free Ride Hailing
In honour of Women’s Month and the historic 1956 march of 20,000 women to the Union Buildings in Pretoria, Bolt is proud to announce the #BoltRoadToEqual initiative to support women-owned businesses. Throughout August, Bolt will provide 10,000 free rides to the value of R50 to women-owned establishments across South Africa,
Read moreTikTok, Warner Bros. partner to let users discover theatrical releases and stream TV shows
TikTok’s latest offering is capitalizing on the app’s ability to serve as a discovery engine for other media — something its users already take advantage of by sharing short clips of movies and TV shows. Today, the company is partnering with studios like Warner Bros. to launch a feature that
Read moreCocoon is transforming steel production runoff into a greener cement alternative
Slag is the molten runoff created while producing steel in a traditional blast furnace. The material has been prized as greener cement alternative for creating concrete, the Earth’s most abundant human-made material. The runoff is facing supply chain issues, however, as the steel industry looks to greener methods of production.
Read moreSoundHound acquires Amelia AI for $80M after it raised $189M+
SoundHound — the AI company that has made a name for itself selling voice interface technology to car companies, restaurants and tech companies like Snap and Qualcomm — is doubling down on enterprise services, taking an opportunity to play the consolidator in a crowded market. Today, the company announced that
Read moreFeeling Great’s new therapy app translates its psychologist co-founder’s experience into AI
Seeking mental health support is a complex process, but some founders believe that using AI to formalize techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help folks who might not have access to professionals. Dr. David Burns, who has over 40 years of experience in the field of psychiatry, has now
Read moreUK launches formal probe into Amazon’s ties with AI startup Anthropic
The U.K.’s antitrust regulator has confirmed that it’s carrying out a formal antitrust investigation into Amazon’s ties with Anthropic, after Amazon recently completed a $4 billion investment into the AI startup. The news comes a week after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) revealed it was launching an invitation to comment
Read moreZoho Announces New Partnerships to Advance Youth Upskilling
Zoho has reinforced its commitment to youth upskilling through new collaborations with BabesGotBytes, a Cape Town-based non-profit established in 2019 that aims to empower and transform women and girls through technology, innovation, training, and economic opportunities, and Code Telligence, an institution that develops digital skills among youth, to provide IT
Read moreDamning Findings on Libyans Military Training Camp: PSiRA
The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA) hosted a media briefing to update the public on the preliminary findings from its internal investigations regarding the alleged illegal Libyan military training camp near White River, at a farm in Mpumalanga province, South Africa. In the briefing, they revealed that they have
Read moreFounders Factory Africa Rebrands as 54 Collective
African venture financing firm Founders Factory Africa (FFA) has rebranded as 54 Collective, a significant shift in its objective to promote disruptive technology companies throughout the continent. This rebranding reflects the company’s increased emphasis on delivering catalytic finance and complete assistance via its new Venture Success Platform. A New Identity
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