World Savings Day: Protect your Profitability with Cash Management Solutions
Cash remains one of the preferred ways to pay in South Africa, accounting for nine out of ten transactions, according to BankservAfrica. Even with the growing selection of digital payment options, many people turn to cash because it’s convenient, trusted and easy to use. Yet counting and managing currency is
Read MoreRise in Deepfake Fraud Reported by Crypto Companies
A report by Sumsub, a full-cycle platform, gathered the information of a combination of a survey conducted by 100+ crypto companies and expert interviews of professionals in the industry. Overall, 800,000+ fraud attempts were studied for this report and all the data was aggregated and anonymized. The report revealed several
Read MoreStadium of the Future: Stade de France
The Stade de France, an architectural masterpiece located in the city of Saint-Denis just north of Paris, is much more than a sporting arena; it’s a technological marvel that sets new standards for enhancing the spectator experience. From high-definition giant screens to cutting-edge audio systems and advanced lighting, Stade de
Read MoreA Guide to Using MSSQL with Node.js
By combining the versatility of Node.js with the robustness of SQL Server, you can harness the advantages of both technologies. Continue reading A Guide to Using MSSQL with Node.js on SitePoint.
Read MoreCruise ceases robotaxi operations, the Apple Watch gets a new feature and Carta tries to head off bad press
Hello, ghouls and goblins, and welcome to this Halloween Weekend edition of Week in Review (WiR), TechCrunch’s weekly tech recap in newsletter form. For our U.S.-based readers (and this reporter), ’tis the time for mid-autumn merrymaking — time-tested traditions like jack-o’-lantern carving, costuming and apple picking. May we all make
Read MoreCan AI lift our spirits?
The last quarter in venture capital was quite gloomy. Even AI didn't change the picture that much, but its impact is starting to show in other ways. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read MoreMarketForce exits three markets, set to launch a social commerce spinout
Kenyan B2B e-commerce company MarketForce has shut down operations in three of its five markets in Africa and is in the early stages of launching a social commerce spinout. TechCrunch has learned that MarketForce’s super-app dubbed RejaReja, which enables informal retailers (mom-and-pop stores) to order fast moving consumer goods (FMCGs)
Read MoreThe urgent call for innovation and investment in maternal health
Women’s health remains one of the most underfunded, under-researched, and underserved areas of investment and study. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read MoreDeal Dive: Bagels with a schmear of venture capital
Popup Bagels raised $8 million in venture capital this week. But why would a bagel store chain want such expensive capital? © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read MoreAmazon’s Tye Brady discusses generative AI, humanoid robots and mobile manipulation
A version of this post first appeared in TechCrunch’s weekly robotics newsletter, Actuator. Subscribe here. Last week was a busy one for robotics. We had RoboBusiness in the Bay, ROSCon in New Orleans and Amazon’s Delivering the Future event in Seattle. I ended up choosing the latter, as I’d gotten
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