The tax change that’s hurting startups and developers
In the United States, R&D expenses and software development suddenly got a lot more expensive, leading to surprise layoffs. Plus, what defines shovelware, game developers look towards unionization, and the right way to kill your process.
Read moreA Comparative Analysis of X and WeChat: Navigating the Realm of Multi-Service Platforms
In the ever-evolving landscape of digital communication and service integration, two prominent platforms, X and WeChat, have emerged as trailblazers. While both aspire to be comprehensive multi-service platforms, they differ significantly in their origins, functionalities, and user experiences. Origins and Background of the Two Platforms X, formerly known as Twitter,
Read moreEU Launches Illegal Content Probe into X War Disinformation
The European Union (EU) has taken a significant step against Elon Musk’s X platform, formerly known as Twitter, by initiating “formal infringement proceedings” under the recently implemented Digital Services Act (DSA). The action, announced on Monday, by the EU, targets illegal online content and disinformation related to Hamas’s October 7
Read moreGoogle Maps pushes updates to enhance user experience in India
Google Tuesday introduced a range of new features and updates for its mapping service in India as it wraps up for the year and sets the base for the coming year. One of the latest in the series of new additions is Lens in Maps, which will be launching in
Read moreSalesforce acquires automated commission management platform Spiff
Salesforce has announced plans to acquire Spiff, a platform that automates commission management for sales teams. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 2017, Spiff serves up a low-code interface designed to make it easy for businesses to create a sales compensation plan that automatically updates based on
Read moreTop 5 Profitable African Countries in History
Africa, with its rich cultural diversity and vast natural resources, has become an increasingly attractive destination for investors seeking high returns. Over the years, certain investments have stood out as particularly lucrative, contributing to both economic growth and the development of the continent. Telecommunications Boom in Nigeria One of the
Read moreWazirX volumes fall off a cliff amid India’s crypto scrutiny
The trading volume at top Indian crypto exchange WazirX fell to $1 billion in 2023 as the platform faced intensifying regulatory pressure in its home market alongside a broader slump for digital asset prices — and equities — globally. The total volume of cryptocurrencies traded on WazirX’s platform this year
Read moreLenovo Unveils Next-Gen AI-Powered Laptops
Lenovo introduced AI-powered laptops, ThinkPad X1 Carbon, ThinkPad X1 2-in-1, and IdeaPad Pro 5i, enhancing productivity and user experiences. The laptops support Intel Core Ultra processors, Windows 11, and AI acceleration for innovative features. The ThinkPad X1 and IdeaPad Pro 5i contribute to a new era of AI computing, transforming
Read moreWolverine part of massive Insomniac Games leak after ransomware deadline passes
Officially released artwork of Insomniac’s Wolverine. | Image: Insomniac Games Footage of Insomniac’s upcoming Wolverine game has started widely circulating on X after hackers published troves of internal data from its developer. Cyber Daily reports that a total of 1.67 terabytes of data comprising over 1.3 million files has been
Read moreSynthesis Empowers South African Bank for PayShap Payments and Next-Gen Banking
A prominent South African international banking and wealth management group has engaged Synthesis to aid in the development of their next-gen payments platform for the successful implementation of PayShap. The bank’s strategic goal is to modernize existing banking systems and establish a cloud-based next-generation payments platform. This platform seeks to
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