Google launches new protocol for agent-driven purchases
Called the Agent Payments Protocol (AP2), the system is meant to be interoperable between AI platforms, payment systems and vendors.
Read MoreThis $30M startup built a dog crate-sized robot factory that learns by watching humans
MicroFactory has more than 100 preorders for its general purpose tabletop robotic factory which it hopes to start shipping in two months.
Read MoreY Combinator-backed Rulebase wants to be the AI coworker for fintech
Y Combinator-alum Rulebase is betting that the next wave of automation in financial services will be the unglamorous tasks.
Read MoreKayak co-founder takes on Calendly with new Supercal scheduling platform
The entrepreneur has launched Supercal, a free scheduling platform that’s designed to make booking meetings more efficient and simple.
Read MoreMonero’s seed phrase words
I wrote a couple posts last month about the seed phrase words used by Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. There are 2048 words on the BIP39 list. Monero uses a different word list, one with 1626 words [1]. You can find Monero’s list here. Why 1626 words? It’s not hard to guess
Read MoreVodacom Partners with the Eastern Cape Development Corporation to Empower Youth with Digital Skills
In a major effort to empower the youth of the Eastern Cape, Vodacom has partnered with the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) and technology providers to grant young individuals access to digital skills. In partnership with AWS, Microsoft, Skillsoft, and other organizations, Vodacom seeks to close the digital skills gap
Read MoreWorld Wide Worx, Mastercard Report Predicts R130 Million Surge in SA’s E-Commerce Sector
South Africa’s online retail sector is entering a new era, with e-commerce turnover expected to exceed R130 billion by the end of 2025 and capture nearly 10% of the country’s total retail market. This is the central finding of the Online Retail in South Africa 2025 report, produced by World
Read MoreCan I Replace My Salary with Franchising?
Franchising is often viewed as a safer route to business ownership, but success isn’t guaranteed—especially if you go in with the wrong expectations. “Franchising is not a shortcut to wealth. It can generate money, but it’s not a passive income, and it’s certainly not an easy retirement option. It’s hard
Read MoreHow can South Africa Embrace Digital Currency to Drive Travel Growth
As South Africa continues to accelerate its efforts to revive and grow its tourism sector, a new frontier is emerging, and that is crypto tourism. With digital currencies increasingly adopted across the globe, South Africa has a unique opportunity to position itself as a leading crypto-friendly travel destination. According to
Read MoreNew iPhone launch Once Again Ignites Scam Campaigns Worldwide
As Apple opened preorders for the new iPhone, Kaspersky detected a spike in scams exploiting the device’s launch hype, with fraudsters deploying fake websites, bogus lotteries, and phony “tester” recruitment schemes to harvest personal data and financial information. These attacks pose significant risks, including personal data theft and financial loss.
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