500 Global closes $143M fund for Southeast Asia startups
500 Global, the venture firm and seed accelerator, has closed $143 million in financing for what it claims is its largest Southeast Asia early-stage fund to date. The new tranche, 500 Southeast Asia III, or “500 SEA III” for short, counts a sovereign wealth fund, public and private pension funds,
Read MoreMeta denied injunction against Norway’s ban order on its surveillance ads
Meta has lost a first bid to get an injunction slapped on a ban Norway’s data protection authority imposed on its consentless behavioral ad targeting in July. The order also provides for daily fines for non-compliance. An Oslo District court rejected Meta’s arguments seeking to block the order and ruled
Read More20 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know Alexa Could Do
We all know that Alexa can play our favorite songs, set timers, and maybe even tell us a joke or two. But Alexa’s capabilities go far beyond these basic functions. This smart assistant can become an integral part of your home and life, offering features that might surprise you. Cyber
Read MoreUnlock the Power of Energy Performance Certificates for a Sustainable Future
As we approach the December 2025 deadline, property owners from relevant occupancy classes must obtain and display an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) or face severe penalties, including up to five years in jail, fines up to R5-million, or both. Despite the challenges in obtaining an EPC, it serves as a
Read MoreHow to Process Stripe Subscriptions In Your Serverless Apps
Starting a SaaS app and need to set your users up with premium features? Here’s how to get started.Earlier this year I released an AI-powered fitness app focused on creating tailored workouts using equipment you have at your disposal. It was pretty good, but inadvertently was geared toward how I exercise.
Read MorePalmPay Educates Users Through Monthly Wallet Safety Workshops
As electronic payment platforms gain traction, the need for consumers to be conscious of their online security becomes paramount. Recent data highlights a surge in Nigerians adopting electronic platforms for day-to-day transactions. According to a recent report by the Financial Institutions Training Centre (FITC) on Fraud and Forgeries in Nigerian
Read MoreHoliday Joy: Lenovo Introduces New Gaming, Visuals, and Software Upgrades
Lenovo announced several new products and solutions at its annual holiday product launch. The new additions to the portfolio – which include AI-tuned innovations in gaming, a ground-breaking 3D monitor, software solutions, versatile accessories, and more. Gaming on the Go: Lenovo Legion Gaming Handheld Device and Accessories Untether PC Gaming
Read More‘Modern cars are a privacy nightmare,’ the worst Mozilla’s seen
Tesla was the worst offender out of all 25 car brands reviewed in the report. | Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge If you’re wondering which gadgets have the worst user privacy practices, it turns out the answer may be parked outside. According to a report published by the
Read MoreSonos’ Move portable speaker gets a sequel
Yesterday marked four years since Sonos unveiled its long-awaited portable, Move. The $399 speaker got mostly good marks as the company’s first swipe at the category. There were, of course, some critiques for things like pricing, actual portability and battery. With today’s Move 2 news, Sonos is tackling some of
Read MoreAPI security startup Pynt raises $6M
“We chose ‘Pynt’ because it’s short, memorable, and reflects our love for developers and a good beer,” Pynt co-founder and CEO Tzvika Shneider told me when I asked him about how the company got its name. “As we say: ‘A Pynt a day keeps your CISO away…'” Pynt hopes to
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