Zelle banks have been paying back scam victims after government pressure
Illustration by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge The banks that participate in the Zelle payments app owned by JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and others have relented in their refusal to pay back victims of imposter scams. Reuters reported today that the repayments started on June 30th and were
Read moreWhatsApp launches a new Discord-like voice chat feature for large groups
WhatsApp is rolling out a new Discord-like voice chat feature for large groups, the Meta-owned company announced on Monday. The new feature is designed to be less disruptive than a group call, which rings every member in a group. Voice chats are started quietly without any ringing involved with an
Read moreSalesforce names Denise Dresser to succeed Lidiane Jones as CEO of Slack
As promised last week, Salesforce announced the replacement today for Slack CEO Lidiane Jones, who stepped down last week after 10 months on the job to become CEO at dating app Bumble. In a post on X (the social platform formerly known as Twitter) this morning, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff
Read moreThreads now lets users opt out of having their posts appear on Facebook and Instagram
In response to user feedback, Instagram’s Threads will now let users turn off automatic sharing of their Threads posts to other apps, including Instagram and Facebook — a move that had not gone down well with Threads users. Hoping to gain more traction and interest in its Twitter/X rival, Meta
Read moreSchneider Electric to address Datacentre Sustainability topic at AfricaCom
Datacentre operators are under increasing pressure to meet sustainability goals and address their carbon footprint. According to Harvard Business Review, 99% of large company CEOs agree that sustainability forms a vital part of their business’s future success. Furthermore, 75% of investment executives agree that a company’s sustainability performance is important
Read moreMapping Informal Settlements with Google Plus Codes
Finding addresses in South Africa’s extensive network of informal settlements has always been a challenge. This can be especially problematic for services that need to make deliveries to remote locations for goods and services purchased online. Emergency services like ambulances, fire brigades, and police also find it hard to access
Read moreInterplay secures $45M for third fund focused on B2B marketplaces, vertical software
Mark Peter Davis, Interplay founder and managing partner, says the firm stands out with its outsized value proposition relative to its check size. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreUK-SA Water Innovation Lead Customer Programme
The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and Innovate UK, the UK Government’s innovation agency, have initiated a ZAR 16 million fund. It aims to bolster collaborative research, development, and commercial partnerships between South African and British water utilities, focusing on innovations in water management, distribution, and treatment. Named the “UK-SA Water
Read moreCelebrating My 1,000th Article: 3 Time Tested Lessons for Digital Transformation Leaders
Today’s post, my 1,000th published article, marks an achievement I am tremendously proud of and excited to share. Here’s the funny story of how I started writing. My journey into blogging and speaking began 18 years ago when someone told me, “Isaac, great social networking site, but it needs to
Read moreThe best tech gifts under $50 to consider in 2023
If you’re looking for a gift for someone but don’t want to break the bank, there are a number of great gadgets you can choose from. This list includes a selection of budget-friendly gift ideas, ranging from Bluetooth trackers and wireless earbuds, to smart home accessories. I personally use most
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