ICE Signs $2 Million Contract With Spyware Maker Paragon Solutions In a move that has raised eyebrows and concerns among privacy advocates, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency has reportedly signed a $2 million contract with Paragon Solutions, a leading provider of spyware technology. The contract, which was recently made public, has ignited… Continue reading ICE Signs $2 Million Contract With Spyware Maker Paragon Solutions
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BrightDrop signs
Technology giant BrightDrop has just announced a major business milestone – signing Ryder as its first customer and starting the first deliveries of their new Zevo 600 electric delivery vehicle. The partnership between the two heavyweights will see Ryder utilizing the BrightDrop EV600, which is an innovative commercial electric delivery vehicle made for the new… Continue reading BrightDrop signs
Is Duolingo building a new music-learning app? We interpret the signs
Lately there have been whispers of a potential new music-learning app from the language-learning app Duolingo. Are these rumors true, or is this just a figment of the collective imagination imbued by the desire to learn something new? We examine the evidence to gain an understanding of what to make of these whispers. The primary… Continue reading Is Duolingo building a new music-learning app? We interpret the signs
8 Signs That the AI ‘Revolution’ Is Spinning Out of Control
The rapid development of artificial intelligence – AI – technologies is bringing about a revolution in modern computing, with sweeping implications for the global economy, security, and more. But some are starting to worry that the AI revolution is spinning out of control. Here are 8 signs that this may be the case. 1. AI… Continue reading 8 Signs That the AI ‘Revolution’ Is Spinning Out of Control
NFT market shows signs of recovery as January trading volumes hit 7-month high
The NFT (Non-Fungible Token) market has been experiencing a tumultuous year since the global pandemic struck. Last year, the market was largely inaccessible for trading due to lockdowns and related restrictions. Yet, the good news is that the market is showing signs of recovery. In January of 2021, the NFT market saw its highest trading… Continue reading NFT market shows signs of recovery as January trading volumes hit 7-month high
Kenyan fintech
Kenya’s leading fintech company, Kwara, has recently announced a $3 million seed extension, as well as a new partnership with the National Association of Credit Unions (NACU). The company hopes that this additional funding and new relationship will grant them access to over 4,000 credit unions throughout Kenya. Kwara will be using the new funds… Continue reading Kenyan fintech
Kenyan fintech
Kenyan financial technology (fintech) provider Kwara has announced a $3 million seed extension that will allow the company to quickly expand its digital banking services to thousands of credit unions in the African country. The investment was led by Velseis Private Equity and saw participation from existing investors such as Ubenwa Partners, Cross Culture Ventures,… Continue reading Kenyan fintech
Biden Signs Tiger King Bill Into Law
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden officially signed the Tiger King Bill into law. This bipartisan bill, which is intended to regulate the way roadside zoos in the United States are operated, is one of his first official actions as president. The Tiger King Bill was crafted to prevent animal abuse and mistreatment occurring in unregulated… Continue reading Biden Signs Tiger King Bill Into Law
All signs point to IT spending rising in 2023
Every year, businesses factor IT spending into their operational budgets; however, projections for 2023 indicate that IT spending is likely to rise considerably. The precise amounts may vary from organization to organization, but the overall trend is one of increased investment in technology, software, and services across the board. The unprecedented events of 2020 have… Continue reading All signs point to IT spending rising in 2023