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Read MoreValar Labs debuts AI-powered cancer care prediction tool and secures $22M
Biotech startup Valar Labs has built a tool that accurately predicts certain treatment outcomes, potentially saving precious time for patients. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read MoreArcher, Kakao Mobility partner to bring electric air taxis to South Korea in 2026
Archer Aviation is partnering with ride-hailing and parking company Kakao Mobility to bring electric air taxi flights to South Korea starting in 2026, if the company can get its aircraft developed in time. The move to South Korea is part of an international strategy that will also see Archer commercially
Read MoreCybersecurity Skills Shortage Gap Threatens MSPs and Clients
Sophos, a cutting-edge security solution that thwarts assaults, announced the release of its first-ever “MSP Perspectives 2024” survey research. According to the survey, the largest daily issue faced by 39% of managed service providers (MSPs) is keeping up with the latest cybersecurity solutions and technologies. MSPs also mentioned that recruiting
Read MoreIEC Voter App’s Key Features and Benefits
South Africa’s NPE- National and Provincial Elections in 2024 were hosted peacefully and successfully on May 29th, 2024. The counting of votes is currently underway, and the IEC- Independent Electoral Commission has pledged to complete this process by Sunday, June 2nd, 2024. Approximately 15-20% of the counting had been completed
Read MoreBasalt plans to hack a defunct satellite to install its space-specific OS
Space startup Basalt Technologies started in a shed behind a Los Angeles dentist’s office, but things have escalated quickly: soon it will try to hack a derelict satellite and install its space-specific OS. (With the owner’s permission, of course). The startup’s cofounder, Alex Choi, found himself living in said shed
Read MorePrestigious Bank Wins African Bank of the Year Title Again!
For the second year in a row, Afreximbank won two renowned African Banker Awards: “Deal of the Year (Infrastructure)” and “Bank of the Year.” The title of ‘Bank of the Year’ highlights Afreximbank’s exceptional financial results as well as its initiatives to broaden its clientele, attract new clients, and promote
Read MoreFormer Priceline execs debut Plannin, a booking platform that uses travel influencers to help plan trips
With Plannin, creators can tell their audience about their latest trip, which hotels they liked and post photos of their travels. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read MoreMastercard Ramps Up Digital Transformation in Africa
Mastercard and the African Development Bank Group have launched the Mobilizing Access to the Digital Economy- MADE Alliance: Africa to expand digital access to essential services for 100 million individuals and businesses in Africa over the next decade. The announcement was made on the sidelines of the U.S.-Africa Business Forum
Read MoreAmazon is rolling out AI voice search to Fire TV devices
Amazon is rolling out its AI voice search feature to Alexa, which lets it answer open-ended questions about content. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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