Astra founders propose purchasing outstanding stock to take space company private
Astra founders Chris Kemp and Adam London have proposed taking the company private, with the two saying they would acquire all the outstanding stock themselves, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Thursday. Kemp, who is chairman and CEO, and London, chief technology officer, offered to
Read MoreTelCables and TouchNet collaborate to expand enterprise connectivity across Southern Africa
A combined networking initiative between Angola Cables local subsidiary, TelCables South Africa and business-to-business ISP, TouchNet is set to advance and transform cloud connectivity for SMMEs, MSPs and enterprise businesses across southern Africa. This collaboration has been established to provide flexible and efficient digital cloud-computing solutions for corporates and enterprises
Read MoreATS Network Management to showcase SolarWinds Service Desk at Africa Tech Fest, Transforming IT Service Management
ATS Network Management, the leading distributor of cutting-edge Network and Cyber Security Monitoring solutions in Africa, is excited to showcase SolarWinds Service Desk at the prestigious Africa Tech Fest. This marks a significant milestone for African businesses and institutions, as they gain access to SolarWinds Service Desk, a dynamic IT
Read MoreSecure messaging app Signal moves a step closer to launching usernames
End-to-end encrypted messaging app, Signal, is getting closer to launching a much anticipated feature that will allow users to share only a username in order to connect with other users, rather than having to reveal the phone number linked to their account, as is the case now. Other secure messaging
Read More10 Steps to Setting up your Smart Home System
Creating a smart home system involves a systematic approach, careful consideration of device compatibility, and in-depth configuration. Here’s a detailed guide on how to set up a smart home system with a focus on technical aspects: 1. Device Selection and Compatibility: Start by researching and selecting devices that align with
Read MoreHow to Speed up Your iPhone 14 Pro Max for Better Performance
In the first half of 2023, the iPhone 14 Pro Max sold 26.5 million devices making it the most popular smartphone according a report by Omdia research firm. The device is also the most expensive model in the 14 series with a price tag starting from $1,099 to $1,599. The
Read MoreOmegle is shutting down notorious video chat service as scrutiny grows
Even if you never used Omegle, you’d probably heard about its sketchy reputation. | Image: Omegle Omegle, a popular video chat service that randomly connects users with strangers, has shut down after 14 years amid misuse of the platform and increased scrutiny by online safety regulators. In a lengthy statement
Read MoreOpenAI blames DDoS attack for ongoing ChatGPT outage
OpenAI has confirmed that a DDoS (distributed denial-of-service) attack is behind “periodic outages” affecting ChatGPT and its developer tools. ChatGPT, OpenAI’s AI-powered chatbot, has been experiencing sporadic outages for the past 24 hours. Users who attempted to access the service have been greeted with a message stating that “ChatGPT is
Read MoreHashtag Trending Nov.9-CIOs stepping away from being sole digital gatekeepers; Amazon and Samsung launches their LLMs; Facebook cracks down on ads made or altered by AI
Democratization or Shadow IT? Amazon and Samsung both launch their own Large Language models. And Facebook joins Google in forcing advertisers to reveal changed or altered ads created by AI. These and more top tech stories on Hashtag Trending I’m your host Jim Love, CIO of IT World Canada
Read MoreElon Musk Announces ChatGPT AI Rival Grok
Elon Musk does it again, breaking every standard and rule in the book. The release of the new xAI – Grok is turning heads with its uncensored, unfiltered, humorous and rebellious personality that says its like it is. According to Forbes the AI startup xAI will merge with X (Twitter)
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