Monthly Archives: March 2023

Hackers used spyware made in Spain to target users in the UAE, Google says

In November 2022, Google revealed the existence of a then-unknown spyware vendor called Variston. Now, Google researchers say they have seen hackers use Variston’s tools in the United Arab Emirates. In a report published on Wednesday, Google’s Threat Analysis Group … Continue reading

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Choosing A Bank For Your Startup: Here’s Some Things To Consider

As a newly established startup, there are some key elements that your business requires to ensure your short and long-term success. A well-detailed business plan, a launch plan, early funding, and the right talent and equity from founders are all … Continue reading

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Bitcoin climbs 5% above $28,000 as investors shrug off regulatory crackdowns

Bitcoin surged 5% in the past 24 hours to as high as $28,474, retaking the $28,000 level after dipping below it on Monday.

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Alibaba’s revamp puts renewed focus on Ant Group’s suspended IPO

The latest overhaul in Alibaba’s business announced overnight could be seen as calls for renewed interest for the $34.5 billion listing of Ant Group.

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With ChatGPT hype swirling, UK government urges regulators to come up with rules for A.I.

The U.K. published a white paper for artificial intelligence. The plans come as generative AI has driven hype around the technology to frenzied levels.

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Apple launches its Pay Later service

Apple on Tuesday introduced Apple Pay Later, which will allow users to split their purchases into four payments spread over six weeks.

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In Sudden Alarm, Tech Doyens Call for a Pause on ChatGPT

Tech luminaries, renowned scientists, and Elon Musk warn of an “out-of-control race” to develop and deploy ever-more-powerful AI systems.

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Google to roll out new extreme heat alerts in Search soon

Google is introducing new extreme heat alerts in Search that are designed to surface information to help people stay safe during heat waves, the company announced on Tuesday. The new heat alerts will roll out in the coming months. Now, … Continue reading

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Google wins partial relief in Android antitrust case in India

Google received some relief in the key overseas market of India on Wednesday after a tribunal court set aside four of the 10 directives, including the need to permit hosting of third-party app stores within Play Store and restricting uninstallation … Continue reading

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Payday wants to power the future of work for Africa with $3M seed led by Moniepoint Inc

Payday, a neobank issuing global (USD, EUR & GBP) accounts to Africans, has raised $3 million, money the platform intends to use to fuel its “future of work” initiative through borderless payment alternatives in major currencies. The oversubscribed seed investment … Continue reading

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