Toma’s AI voice agents have taken off at car dealerships – and attracted funding from a16z
When Monik Pamecha co-founded AI voice startup Toma in early 2024, he hadn’t anticipated spending the summer months sweating in Bible Belt car dealerships. He and co-founder Anthony Krivonos were still focused on banking and healthcare customers when the dealers came knocking. “They just called us up and said ‘we
Read moreTechCrunch Sessions: AI launches in Berkeley today — here’s what you’ll miss if you’re not here
Today’s the day! TechCrunch Sessions: AI is lighting up UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall at 8 a.m. PT on the dot. The stage is set, the speakers are ready, and the AI community is gathering for one powerful day of insight, innovation, and momentum. Local to Berkeley and passionate about AI?
Read moreCollibra acquires data access startup Raito
Collibra, a data governance platform based in Brussels, is the latest enterprise to acquire a data company in order to expand its offerings in the age of AI. On Thursday, Collibra announced its acquisition Raito, a data access startup founded in 2021. Raito, also located in Brussels, helps companies manage
Read moreTurkcell vs MTN: Turkcell Opposes $4.2 Billion Bribery Appeal
East Asian Consortium B.V. (EAC), Turkcell’s wholly owned subsidiary, filed an opposition to MTN‘s application to the Constitutional Court for leave to review the recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) verdict on June 4, 2025. The SCA’s decision supports South African courts’ competence to examine EAC’s claims that MTN engaged
Read morePhone unlocking firm Cellebrite to acquire mobile testing startup Corellium for $170M
Cellebrite said the deal will help with the "accelerated identification of mobile vulnerabilities and exploits."
Read moreSlotegrator Unpacks Emerging Trends in the Asian iGaming Landscape
On June 4, 2025, the BGaming provider held an online conference called TRUE WAYS. The conference brought together leading experts to discuss topical issues in the iGaming industry, featuring Ataur Rosul Abeer, Senior Sales Manager at Slotegrator. Abeer discussed the trends and challenges of iGaming in Asian markets like India,
Read moreMTN Zambia to Distribute Starlink Internet Services as Official Reseller
MTN Zambia is proud to announce its appointment as an authorized reseller of Starlink, the world’s most advanced satellite internet service, bringing high-speed, low-latency broadband connectivity to even the most remote areas of Zambia. Through this strategic partnership, MTN Zambia will offer Starlink Business packages, ensuring nationwide internet access across
Read morePokémon GO Joystick for iOS and Android – What Works in 2025?
The joystick is one of the most essential features players look for when choosing a GPS spoofer for Pokémon GO. It’s a key function in any good location-changing tool. With a virtual joystick, you can simulate real walking paths and speeds, making your movements look more natural in-game. This helps
Read moreProfitable African fintech PalmPay is in talks to raise as much as $100M
PalmPay, an African digital bank fintech, is in talks to raise between $50 million and $100 million in a Series B round, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. It’s unclear what valuation it hopes to get, but its last round, in 2021, ranked it among the continent’s most
Read moreHow is E-Commerce Changing the Traditional Insurance Distribution Model
In today’s evolving digital economy, a quiet revolution is transforming how consumers access insurance protection and how service providers are enhancing customer experience and revenue streams. This approach is creating win-win scenarios for both insurance buyers and sellers across very diverse industries—from ride-hailing providers to travel agencies to e-commerce retailers.
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