Lunar.dev wants to help developers take control of third-party API costs
Developers have been increasingly using third-party APIs to build their applications, and depending on the API, the costs can escalate quickly. It’s been challenging for companies to find ways to understand and manage these costs. That’s where Lunar.dev comes in. It’s a tool designed from the ground up to help
Read MoreChptr, a memorialization app for gathering and sharing memories of loved ones, raises $1.5M
Chptr, an app for sharing and holding onto memories of lost loved ones, has raised $1.5 million in seed funding. The app is designed to give people a way to encapsulate the life of their loved ones by inviting others to share and store stories, images, audio messages, videos and
Read MoreLightspeed Faction launches $285M early-stage crypto fund
As the crypto market continues to slog through a fundraising winter, Lightspeed Faction, a blockchain-focused venture capital firm, is betting big on the space. The firm has launched its inaugural $285 million fund, its co-founders exclusively told TechCrunch. Faction will focus mainly on early-stage blockchain projects raising seed or Series
Read MoreAstra founders propose purchasing outstanding stock to take space company private
Astra founders Chris Kemp and Adam London have proposed taking the company private, with the two saying they would acquire all the outstanding stock themselves, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Thursday. Kemp, who is chairman and CEO, and London, chief technology officer, offered to
Read MoreTelCables and TouchNet collaborate to expand enterprise connectivity across Southern Africa
A combined networking initiative between Angola Cables local subsidiary, TelCables South Africa and business-to-business ISP, TouchNet is set to advance and transform cloud connectivity for SMMEs, MSPs and enterprise businesses across southern Africa. This collaboration has been established to provide flexible and efficient digital cloud-computing solutions for corporates and enterprises
Read MoreATS Network Management to showcase SolarWinds Service Desk at Africa Tech Fest, Transforming IT Service Management
ATS Network Management, the leading distributor of cutting-edge Network and Cyber Security Monitoring solutions in Africa, is excited to showcase SolarWinds Service Desk at the prestigious Africa Tech Fest. This marks a significant milestone for African businesses and institutions, as they gain access to SolarWinds Service Desk, a dynamic IT
Read MoreSecure messaging app Signal moves a step closer to launching usernames
End-to-end encrypted messaging app, Signal, is getting closer to launching a much anticipated feature that will allow users to share only a username in order to connect with other users, rather than having to reveal the phone number linked to their account, as is the case now. Other secure messaging
Read More10 Steps to Setting up your Smart Home System
Creating a smart home system involves a systematic approach, careful consideration of device compatibility, and in-depth configuration. Here’s a detailed guide on how to set up a smart home system with a focus on technical aspects: 1. Device Selection and Compatibility: Start by researching and selecting devices that align with
Read MoreHow to Speed up Your iPhone 14 Pro Max for Better Performance
In the first half of 2023, the iPhone 14 Pro Max sold 26.5 million devices making it the most popular smartphone according a report by Omdia research firm. The device is also the most expensive model in the 14 series with a price tag starting from $1,099 to $1,599. The
Read MoreOmegle is shutting down notorious video chat service as scrutiny grows
Even if you never used Omegle, you’d probably heard about its sketchy reputation. | Image: Omegle Omegle, a popular video chat service that randomly connects users with strangers, has shut down after 14 years amid misuse of the platform and increased scrutiny by online safety regulators. In a lengthy statement
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