Monthly Archives: March 2023

The Unbelievable Zombie Comeback of Analog Computing

Computers have been digital for half a century. Why would anyone want to resurrect the clunkers of yesteryear?

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How to maximize your profit in a sluggish stock market

Get 7 courses on stock trading for just $40 with the 2023 Stock Candlestick & Options Profit Trading Bundle. The post How to maximize your profit in a sluggish stock market appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Uber expands Comfort Electric to 14 new US, Canadian markets

Uber is expanding Comfort Electric, the ride-hailing giant’s premium electric vehicle offering, to 14 new markets across the U.S. and Canada. Now, customers in a total of 40 North American markets can book a flashy, environmentally friendly ride. Eligible luxury … Continue reading

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The top 6 Justworks competitors and alternatives for 2023

Find the best Justworks alternative for your business in 2023. We review the top Justworks competitors to help you choose the right payroll solution for your company. The post The top 6 Justworks competitors and alternatives for 2023 appeared first … Continue reading

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Parloa raises $21M to add a little automation to contact centers

It’s estimated that over $400 billion are spent annually to run customer contact centers around the world. To cut costs, in recent years, contact centers have embraced AI and automation; research from The Harris Poll indicates that 46% of customer … Continue reading

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Oxfam Novib and Goodwell target East African startups with €20M Pepea fund

Impact investor Goodwell Investments and Oxfam Novib, a Dutch foundation and Oxfam International affiliate, have set up Pepea, a €20 million ($21.7m) fund, to provide financing to early-stage startups in Kenya, Uganda, and Ethiopia. The fund, created with the backing … Continue reading

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These Angry Dutch Farmers Really Hate Microsoft

Tech giants want to build massive, “hyperscale” data centers in the Netherlands. A popular political movement wants them stopped.

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After bootstrapping for 15 years, energy renovation company Effy raises $22 million

Effy is at a crossroads. The energy renovation company based in France is doing well, but it is addressing a market that is much bigger than anticipated. That’s why it is making a bet. The company just closed a €20 … Continue reading

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Twitter announces new API with only free, basic, and enterprise levels

After weeks of stalling, Twitter finally announced its new API price structures on Wednesday. These three tiers include a barebone free level mostly meant for content posting bots, a $100 per month basic level, and a costly enterprise level. The … Continue reading

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Indian edtech Unacademy slashes another 12% jobs

Unacademy has laid off 12% of its workforce, or over 350 roles, in its latest round of layoffs — just over four months after cutting about 350 roles in November. Unacademy co-founder and CEO Gaurav Munjal announced the new layoff decision … Continue reading

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