Flight Centre Travel Group Announces Launch of ‘AI Centre of Excellence’
Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG), one of the world’s largest travel management companies, has announced the establishment of an ‘AI Centre of Excellence,’ a new global division that will focus on promoting, adopting, and integrating artificial intelligence technologies into the company’s corporate divisions. The ‘AI Centre of Excellence’ will strategically
Read moreCyber Security Today, Dec. 20, 2023 – Data on over 35 million Comcast customers stolen because patching wasn’t fast enough
Data on over 35 million Comcast customers stolen because patching wasn’t fast enough. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Wednesday, December 20th, 2023. I’m Howard Solomon, contributing reporter on cybersecurity for ITWorldCanada.com and TechNewsday.com in the U.S. American telecommunications provider Comcast Cable wasn’t fast enough to patch a Citrix vulnerability.
Read moreGoogle’s Historic $700 Million Antitrust Settlement Deciphered
According to the Verge, a milestone moment unfolded in the tech realm on 11 December. On the day, the jury ruled Google guilty of maintaining an unlawful monopoly with its Google Play app, leading to a victory for Epic Games. This legal battle involved all 50 state attorneys general. Additionally,
Read moreOurCrowd makes the first 8 investments from its Israel Resilience Fund
Israeli investment platform OurCrowd today announced that it now has $13 million in capital commitments for its $50 million Israel Resilience Fund, a fund the organization launched shortly after the Israel-Hamas war began to support startups that were impacted by the war or were developing solutions to Israel’s immediate needs.
Read moreExploring the Deeper Meaning of Twitter’s X Symbol
In the vast landscape of social media platforms, Twitter stands out not only for its brevity but also for its distinctive symbols that have become synonymous with the platform’s identity. One such symbol that has intrigued users and sparked curiosity is the X, a seemingly simple yet enigmatic mark that
Read moreRe-commerce marketplace Soum gets $18M backing to scale in MENA
The global re-commerce market is poised for growth as consumers increasingly settle for pre-owned goods to save on cost, and as some observe conscious consumption. With the global re-commerce market expected to continue its growth spurt, marketplaces like Saudi Arabia’s Soum are looking to capture users in the Middle East
Read more3 Handy Google Features for Last – Minute Holiday Shopping
The frenzy of Black Friday has passed, but if you still find yourself in need of last-minute holiday gifts, fret not. Embracing the procrastinator spirit, one in three shoppers admits to leaving holiday shopping until the eleventh hour. The demand for “overnight shipping” and “next-day shipping” peaks every December, with
Read moreRite Aid banned from using facial recognition software after falsely identifying shoplifters
Rite Aid has been banned from using facial recognition software for five years, after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) found that the U.S. drugstore giant’s “reckless use of facial surveillance systems” left customers humiliated and put their “sensitive information at risk.” The FTC’s Order, which is subject to approval from
Read moreTop Tech Gifts for this Holiday Season
As the holiday season approaches, find inspiration in our Lifestyle Tech gift guide, blending style and function for the perfect presents. Explore the latest trends, from fashionable tech wearables to health-focused smartwatches like the HUAWEI WATCH GT 4. Embrace a new era of health and wellness, where fitness meets fashion,
Read moreAl Mada Ventures, the $110M fund for Africans by Africans
Al Mada Holding Group is one of Africa’s largest private investment funds. The Casablanca-headquartered private holding operates in different fields, such as banking, telecommunications, renewable energy and the food industry. Over the years, Al Mada’s approach has centered on acquiring majority shareholdings in some of Morocco’s largest private companies, with
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