K2 Space is building a power-rich future for space exploration based on the premise that bigger is better
Los Angeles-based K2 Space is accelerating its path to orbit with fresh venture funding, new defense contracts and a satellite architecture that will be capable of delivering staggering power levels in a single launch. The company is taking what cofounder and CEO Karan Kunjur described in a recent interview as
Read moreSwsh’s new app helps you maintain your friendships through polls and games
Ever since BeReal became popular among Gen Zers, giving them a platform to be their true selves rather than scrolling through heavily edited content, there’s been a rise in social apps that cater to this craving for authenticity and connection. Swsh is a social app founded by Gen Zers, for
Read moreAI-generating music app Riffusion turns viral success into $4M in funding
Nearly a year ago, developers Seth Forsgren and Hayk Martiros released a hobby project called Riffusion that could generate music using not audio but images of audio. It sounds counterintuitive (no pun intended), but it worked — my colleague Devin Coldewey got the rundown here. While their approach had its
Read moreNirvana nabs $57M to make AI inroads into commercial trucking insurance
Nirvana Insurance — an insurance startup taking a new approach to insurance products for commercial fleets using artificial intelligence, telematics, internet-of-things technology and 15 billion miles of trucking data to calculate risk models — is taking on something else: new funding. The startup has raised an all-equity Series B of
Read moreAbsa Unveils Business Solutions to Foster Youth and Women Entrepreneurship
Absa has launched two unique banking solutions, namely Absa Emerging Entrepreneur and Absa Business She Thrives, aimed at empowering youth and women in their business endeavors. These solutions provide various benefits, including a monthly fee waiver for six months on a new Business Evolve account, free access to the Cashflow
Read morePayment Trends to Watch in 2024 and Beyond
The last decade for payments has been extraordinary and the narrative surrounding payments is shifting. Over the next decade, payments will continue to connect people, devices, homes, cars and avatars spanning physical, digital and virtual worlds. No longer just financial transactions, the payments industry is today a comprehensive ecosystem of
Read moreLoad shedding Places Continuous Strain on Manufacturing Sector
Load shedding continues to place strain on various sectors of the South African economy. According to an article by financial institution Payabill, highlighting the ways in which load shedding is seriously inconveniencing businesses in South Africa – the impact is significant. A survey conducted by the South African Property Owners
Read moreFNB Launches Nav» Earth Carbon Calculator on its App
In new app launched by FNB’s, nav» Earth, uses spending habits to estimate carbon emissions spend and allows users to offset unavoidable emissions. Helping Users Reduce Carbon Emissions In an era where climate change is firmly on the global agenda, the App helps millions of its customers to improve sustainable
Read moreHashtag Trending Oct.17 – Generative AI gives surge to “AI washing”; LinkedIn announces it’s laying off over 660 employees; New York State Assembly introduces bill to regulate 3D printed firearms
It’s not “AI washing” it’s fraud, according to a US regulator. LinkedIN announces key layoffs. You might need a background check before you get that 3D printer And a financial crash brought about by AI is “nearly unavoidable” according to the chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission. These
Read moreThe Future of Africa: 6 Crucial 5G Conversations
As MWC Kigali approaches, GSMA Intelligence anticipates the key themes and focal points that will dominate discussions at the upcoming 5G Summit. Kenechi Okeleke sets out the key themes from the 5G in Africa 2023 Report which will be launched at the event: Navigating 5G deployment strategies: The approach to
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