Can Augmented Reality Be the Future of Cybersecurity?
Recently Apple launched its Apple Vision Pro to much fanfare and has pushed the discussion of Augmented Reality (AR) beyond the realms of gaming and entertainment. From healthcare innovations to retail experiences and manufacturing enhancements, AR has the potential to reshape operational frameworks and redefine user interactions. Yet, as we
Read MoreCentre of Excellence for Fiber Optic Technicians Launched
Safaricom -NSE: SCOM has launched the Connect Academy, a program that will offer premier industrial training for fiber optic technicians. Connect Africa Summit 2024 Announced on the sidelines of the Connected Africa Summit 2024, the academy aligns with Safaricom’s commitment to investing in robust fiber optic networks in Kenya and
Read MoreNext-Gen Banking: Standard Bank’s New Digital Commitment
Standard Bank is committed to providing cutting-edge digital solutions across its banking segments. As the demand for digital transactions continues to surge, Standard Bank remains dedicated to enhancing its digital platforms, ensuring convenience, security, and reliability. Kabelo Makeke, Standard Bank’s Head of Personal and Private Banking in South Africa, highlights
Read MoreMadica, a program by Flourish Ventures, steps up pre-seed investing in Africa
Madica, an investment program launched by US-based investor Flourish Ventures to back pre-seed startups in Africa, plans to invest in up to 10 ventures by the end of the year, ramping up its funding efforts after closing three initial deals. Madica disclosed the plans to TechCrunch indicating accelerated investing in
Read More‘Futuristic Banking’ Set to Launch in Victoria Falls
The “Banking on the Future with EFT Corporation” Conference, scheduled from May 13 to 15, 2024, in Victoria Falls, will convene C-suite executives from over 70 of Africa’s leading banks to delve into crucial discussions. Participants can expect invaluable insights from keynote speakers, along with valuable networking prospects. Banking on
Read MoreFrench startup FlexAI exits stealth with $30M to ease access to AI compute
With the current iteration of its product going through its paces with a handful of beta customers, FlexAI will launch its first commercial product later this year. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read MoreGoogle-backed Glance pilots Android lockscreen platform in US
Glance, which operates a lockscreen platform targetting Android smartphones, is setting its sights on the U.S. market. The Indian startup recently commenced a pilot program in partnership with Motorola and Verizon in the U.S., with plans for a full launch in the country later this year, sources familiar with the
Read MoreSenate passes a bill forcing TikTok to face a ban if ByteDance doesn’t sell it
The Senate passed a bill, included with the foreign aid package, that will ban TikTok if its owner, ByteDance, doesn’t sell it within a year. Senators passed the bill 79-18 Tuesday after the House passed it with overwhelming majority over the weekend. President Joe Biden will have to sign the
Read MoreThe all-electric Mercedes G-Class ratchets up the tech and off-road capability
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class — the rugged off-road powerhouse that launched in 1979 and has since become a brutalist status symbol — has gone electric. This is, in many ways, Mercedes’ most prestigious car, a model more prized for its presence and exclusivity than its power and capability. Going electric, then,
Read MoreChoosing a Computer Language for a Project
Julia. Scala. Lua. TypeScript. Haskell. Go. Dart. Various computer languages new and old are sometimes proposed as better alternatives to mainstream languages. But compared to mainstream choices like Python, C, C++ and Java (cf. Tiobe Index)—are they worth using? Certainly it depends a lot on the planned use: is it
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