Understanding and addressing technology addiction
People link addiction with substances, neglecting how certain behaviors, like excessive tech use, can also be powerfully addictive. People of all ages, from adults to teenagers to children, are increasingly compelled to be constantly connected online, checking social media and remaining perpetually available. This behaviour is fuelled by basic human
Read MoreCyber Security Today, Sept. 4, 2023 – Cybersecurity tips for parents as the new school year starts
Cybersecurity tips for parents as the new school year starts. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. It’s Monday, September 4th, 2023. I’m Howard Solomon, contributing reporter for ITWorldCanada.com and TechNewsday.com in the U.S. Today is Labour Day in North America. I hope you’re having a great long weekend. Thanks for taking
Read MoreHow to Drive Lifelong Learning: Practical Ways for Digital Trailblazers
At a recent Coffee with Digital Trailblazers, a LinkedIn audio event I host on Fridays at 11am ET, we discussed the topic of driving creativity and lifelong learning. I wrote in Digital Trailblazer, “How you encourage innovation, experimentation, learning, and smart risk-taking is critical in transforming organizations,” and I was
Read MoreCinemin is a fun camera app with animated film aesthetics without any AI
Tinrocket, makers of popular apps such as Waterlogue and Olli, have released a new camera app called Cinemin to shoot animated photos and videos without the help of any AI filters. The app, available for free, uses inspiration from traditional animated art and films for its filters. You can apply
Read MoreUnit Tests Aren’t Tests, They’re Sensors
A good unit test doesn’t need to check whether the code works, just whether it’s changedContinue reading on Better Programming »
Read More5 ways tech is building better customer experiences in insurance
There’s no doubt that the insurance sector has come a long way in recent years. Not long ago, hearing from your insurer more than once a year, usually during policy updates, was considered lucky. Unless a claim was needed, insurers were rarely top of mind. In a highly competitive landscape,
Read MoreUkheshe Pioneers Fintech Transformation via Collaborative Partnerships
While forging one’s path seems noble, in the business world, statistics affirm the value of partnerships. For instance, Microsoft derives 95% of its commercial revenue through its partner ecosystem, while a Harvard Business Review report reveals that 94% of tech executives consider innovation partnerships crucial to their strategies. Natasha Archary,
Read MoreIndian fintechs amplify payments soundbox pitches to woo merchants
Some of India’s biggest fintech startups are making deeper inroads into soundboxes, unveiling new push to the pocket-sized devices whose chimes are fast becoming the new ‘ka-ching’ for millions of Indian merchants. Paytm, whose soundbox leads the market and is used by over 7 million merchants, launched an advanced version
Read MoreThe new look of agriculture: How can Technology make efficient & sustainable farming possible?
By the year 2050, the global population is projected to surpass 9 billion, presenting a substantial challenge in ensuring an adequate food supply for everyone. Addressing this imperative, the agricultural sector must undergo a remarkable transformation, aiming to increase production by approximately 69% from 2010 to 2050. Farmers spanning from
Read MoreNigerian embedded finance platform Anchor raises $2.4M to expand product offerings
Anchor, a Nigerian banking-as-a-service (BaaS) provider, has raised $2.4 million in seed investment. Justin Kan’s Goat Capital led the financing round which also welcomed participation from FoundersX, Rebel Fund and some existing investors, including Y Combinator and Byld Ventures. The fintech emerged from stealth a year ago with over $1 million
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