Facebook is trying to make ‘poking’ cool again
Remember when you would “poke” your friends on Facebook to get their attention, annoy them or just start a poke war? Well, Facebook is trying to bring back that experience with some small updates to the poking feature. The company announced on Tuesday that it recently improved the platform’s suggestions
Read MoreNala set out to offer remittance services, it’s building a B2B payment platform too
Payments company Nala pivoted to offer remittance service in 2021, tapping the growing money transfer market in Africa, and demand for reliable and affordable services. Nala founder, Benjamin Fernandes, said they intended to build their products on this premise right from the outset. Over the last two years, the Tanzanian
Read MoreKaspersky’s 7 Tips for Dealing with Hacking Attempts
In today’s connected world, it is a matter of when rather than if you will experience someone trying to hack you. With cybercriminals becoming more sophisticated in their attempts, it is possible that at some point or another you may interact with a scammer or click on a phishing link.
Read MoreLinktree is now allowing users to highlight links better with featured layout function
Link-in-bio startup Linktree introduced new features today including a featured layout to highlight links better, the ability to fetch the latest posts from Instagram, and support for a more prominent profile picture. The company said that the new featured layout is great for highlighting certain links. When you select “Featured
Read MoreHow Honda hedged its bet on the hydrogen fuel cell-powered CR-V e:FCEV
Just like battery-electric cars 20 years ago, hydrogen fuel cell cars suffer from the old chicken and the egg problem. Nobody wants to buy a fuel cell vehicle until the supporting infrastructure is in place, but it’s tough to invest in infrastructure when nobody owns a fuel cell vehicle. Honda
Read MoreEthos Fund closes first fund to invest in founders bridging U.S. and Vietnamese tech ecosystems
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Read MoreTigerEye founders build on prior startup experience to create business simulation tool
TigerEye CEO Tracy Young and her husband and CTO Ralph Gootee helped build their previous startup, PlanGrid, into a $100 million ARR business before selling it to Autodesk for $850 million in 2018. Yet in spite of that success, they always felt they left business on the table because of
Read MoreFinal chance to host your own Side Event at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024
Time is running out to be a part of the action at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024! Want to make a splash in Boston’s tech scene? Don’t miss your opportunity to host a Side Event — applications close tomorrow, March 20, at 11:59 p.m. PT! Side Events are your platform to
Read MoreAfrica-wide #SaferTogether Campaign for Digital Safety
In an age where digital connectivity shapes daily life, TikTok is excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership with the African Union Commission’s Women, Gender, and Youth Directorate (WGYD). The #SaferTogether Campaign Addressing the pressing need for digital safety amidst Africa’s unique challenges. With the concerns rising about the safety of
Read MoreNavigating Cybersecurity Threats: Challenges and Solutions
As our society becomes increasingly interconnected digitally, cybersecurity emerges as a crucial battleground. This interconnectedness, while fostering innovation, also exposes us to a myriad of cyber threats. The Proliferation of Cyber Threats According to -cybersecurity-in-the-digital-age-challenges-and-solutions, the rise of digital systems and the Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized our lives
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