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
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We now know why Street Fighter 6 is launching later than we thought
For Fighting Game fans, Street Fighter 6 has been one of the most eagerly anticipated games since its announcement in 2021. While the hype was real, and the game was projected to be released at the beginning of this year, the launch date has been delayed. The street Fighter franchise has had a long history… Continue reading We now know why Street Fighter 6 is launching later than we thought
Why Meta Is (and Isn’t) Driving the Metaverse Conversation
When the concept of the metaverse was first introduced in science fiction writer Neal Stephenson’s 1992 novel Snow Crash, the idea seemed too futuristic and fantastical to ever become a reality. Today, however, the metaverse is a topic of serious debate and discussion, as more and more companies and individuals explore the potential of a… Continue reading Why Meta Is (and Isn’t) Driving the Metaverse Conversation
Why are Yule Logs scary this year?
It’s that time of the year! Christmas is around the corner bringing us so much joy, and a common holiday tradition with it: the Yule Log. For many of us, the Yule Log is the symbol of our holiday celebrations, the thing that means the most when it comes to Christmas. Sadly, this year, the… Continue reading Why are Yule Logs scary this year?
Why the Keystone Pipeline Oil Spill in Kansas Is So Hard to Clean Up
In November 2019, a pipeline owned by TransCanada Corporation spilled over 383,000 gallons of oil in northeastern Kansas – making it the third-largest oil spill in the state’s history. The Keystone Pipeline, an underground crude oil pipeline, is one of the largest of its kind and runs from Alberta, Canada to Texas. The spill happened… Continue reading Why the Keystone Pipeline Oil Spill in Kansas Is So Hard to Clean Up
6 investors discuss why AI is more than just a buzzword in biotech
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has been one of the most talked-about technologies in the world, particularly in the medical and biotechnology space. As more companies move toward integrating AI into their workflows, the industry buzz has shifted from AI being a ‘buzzword’ to an essential tool in achieving rapid advancements in medical and… Continue reading 6 investors discuss why AI is more than just a buzzword in biotech