Gravity on Jupiter
I was listening to the latest episode of the Space Rocket History podcast. The show includes some audio from a documentary on Pioneer 11 that mentioned that a man would weigh 500 pounds on Jupiter. My immediate thought was “Is that all?! Is this ‘man’ a 100 pound boy?” The
Read MoreGoogle Cloud Next 2024: Everything announced so far
Don’t have time to be in Las Vegas? That’s OK: We’ve summed up the most important parts of this year's Google Cloud Next. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read MoreWatch the Google Cloud Next Keynote live right here
It’s time for Google’s annual look up to the cloud, this time with a big dose of AI. At 9 a.m. PT, Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian will kick off the opening keynote for this year’s Google Cloud Next event, and you can watch it live right here. After this
Read MoreExploring the Diversity: 5 Types of Cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrencies have taken the financial world by storm, offering innovative solutions to traditional banking systems and investment avenues. Beyond the well-known Bitcoin, there exists a diverse landscape of cryptocurrencies, each with its unique features and purposes. Let’s explore 5 types of cryptocurrencies that are shaping the digital finance landscape: 1. Bitcoin
Read More7 Ways to Spot Phishing Emails and Protect Yourself Online
In today’s digital age, phishing attacks have become a prevalent threat to individuals and organizations alike. Cybercriminals use deceptive emails to trick recipients into divulging sensitive information, such as passwords, credit card numbers, or personal data. Recognizing phishing emails is crucial for safeguarding your online security and privacy. Here are
Read MoreSprinto raises $20M to bring automation to security compliance management
Sprinto, a startup offering a security compliance and risk platform, has raised $20 million in new investment led by Accel. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read MoreTransferGo raises $10M to expand its remittance business in Asia, doubling valuation
TransferGo, the UK-based fintech best known as a consumer platform for global remittances, has raised a $10 million growth funding round from Taiwan-based investor Taiwania Capital, with a view to expanding in the Asia-Pacific region. It last raised a $50M Series C funding round in 2021. TransferGo claims the new
Read MoreFinTech must customize products for customers
Businesses worldwide are striving for growth in challenging economic conditions, and Africa is no different. Recognized for its vast potential, the continent attracts heavy investment across various sectors. Technological advancements facilitate reaching the unbanked and underserved populations more effectively. Nevertheless, achieving growth in Africa is far from easy. It’s a
Read MoreIndustry Veteran Joins Payfast as New Managing Director
David Adams, drawing upon more than two decades of extensive experience in the payment services sector, has taken on the position of Managing Director at Payfast. With a seasoned background, Adams previously lent his expertise to esteemed entities like Network International in the Middle East and Mastercard in the United
Read MoreIndian ride-hailing giant Ola quits UK, Australia and NZ in international pullback
Indian ride-hailing giant Ola is shutting down its operations in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, six years after expanding to international markets as it shifts focus to shoring up its domestic business ahead of an initial public offering. An Ola spokesperson told TechCrunch that the SoftBank-backed ride-hailing startup sees
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