Greenlight, a kids-focused fintech startup that aims to bring financial education to families, has announced it is laying off 104 employees in order to optimize expenses. The company was founded in 2014 with the mission of helping parents teach their children about budgeting and money management. Greenlight had grown rapidly, adding hundreds of employees, as… Continue reading Greenlight, kids-focused fintech startup, lays off 104 employees to optimize expenses
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Why Africa had no unicorns last year despite record fundraising haul
In 2019, Africa saw its highest ever venture capital fundraising total, with over 8 billion USD invested in the African tech startup ecosystem. This was an enormous achievement, but it didn’t bring about the same success for African-based unicorns. While startups across the continent raised record amounts of funding, there were no new unicorns emerging… Continue reading Why Africa had no unicorns last year despite record fundraising haul
Amazon just shut down its own encrypted chat app
For years, Amazon has been a giant in the tech world, offering products, services, and software to hundreds of millions of customers worldwide. Recently, however, the same tech giant announced it will be pulling the plug on its encrypted chat app, Amazon Chime. The closure of Amazon Chime is the end of the road for… Continue reading Amazon just shut down its own encrypted chat app
Don Cheadle Had 2 Hours to Agree to Be in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is one of the most beloved film series of all time, and one of the characters that has become synonymous with the series is Don Cheadle as James “Rhodey” Rhodes. Don Cheadle is a seasoned actor with a long and impressive career, so it is little surprise that he had just… Continue reading Don Cheadle Had 2 Hours to Agree to Be in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Saudi Arabian Espionage Operation Reportedly Forced Wikimedia to Ban Saudi-Based Team of Administrators
In late April 2021, reports of Saudi Arabian espionage operations sparked international outrage after it was revealed that Wikimedia Foundation, the organization behind Wikipedia, was forced to ban a team of Saudi-based administrators. The administrators reportedly had their credentials revoked after Saudi intelligence agencies allegedly infiltrated the Wikipedia platform and began to manipulate content. The… Continue reading Saudi Arabian Espionage Operation Reportedly Forced Wikimedia to Ban Saudi-Based Team of Administrators
Madden 23 players mourn lost teams as bug breaks 60% of affected saves
Given the history of the series, it’s unsurprising that Madden 23 players were left devastated after a glitch corrupted over 60% of their saved games. On February 28th, the Madden developer, EA Sports, released a patch that seemed to alleviate the issues associated with the game’s “mulence” feature. Unfortunately, many players awoke a few days… Continue reading Madden 23 players mourn lost teams as bug breaks 60% of affected saves
This haptic shirt shocked me at CES and I’m not sure I hated it
As I made my way through the aisles of CES last week, I noticed a lot of exciting new technology on display. From pocket-sized drones to self-driving cars, the possibilities seemed endless. That’s why when I saw a booth dedicated to a product billed as the “haptic shirt,” I was intrigued. Could this shirt really… Continue reading This haptic shirt shocked me at CES and I’m not sure I hated it
All of io9’s 2022 Year in Review Lists in One Handy Place
2020 was a wild ride, but here we are in the fourth year of the decade. As we prepare to breeze through 2021, it’s time to take a look back at all of io9’s year-end lists for 2022. We have taken the time to curate all of the best, worst, and most talked-about moments in… Continue reading All of io9’s 2022 Year in Review Lists in One Handy Place
How we covered the creator economy in 2022
As the world continues to move away from a system of traditional employment and towards a digital-first economy, one of the most popular trends these days is the emergence of the creator economy. In the past few years, we have seen an increase in individuals, known as “creators,” who make a living by offering specific… Continue reading How we covered the creator economy in 2022
I just wish my Tesla Model 3 had Steam
If you are a proud owner of a Tesla Model 3, then you have no doubt invested in a remarkable piece of machinery. In its basic format, a Tesla Model 3 is an electric car that offers impressive levels of performance and efficiency. Above all, the Tesla Model 3 is the perfect statement of entrée… Continue reading I just wish my Tesla Model 3 had Steam