Flutterwave and PayPal collaborate to allow African merchants to accept and make payments
It is nearly impossible for businesses in some African countries to receive money from PayPal. While the payments giant has not given reasons why this is so, speculation hints at factors like insufficient regulation and poor banking security in said.....»»
Potential gene targets for managing cassava whitefly, a viral diseases vector threatening food security
Whiteflies, particularly the African cassava whitefly (Bemisia tabaci, SSA1-SG1), pose a significant threat to agricultural productivity in sub-Saharan Africa by transmitting viruses that cause cassava brown streak disease and cassava mosaic virus di.....»»
Protected lands provide a last stand for critically endangered vultures in West Africa
Among the fastest-declining birds in the world, African vultures battle many of the problems commonly plaguing wildlife today, such as habitat loss, hunting, and poisoning, but they also face a more unique set of obstacles......»»
Save 28% on a refurbished 256GB iPad Pro
This refurbished 9.7" Apple iPad Pro is only $269.99 with this discount. TL;DR: As of February 19, get a refurbished Apple iPad Pro for only $269.99 — you'll save 28%.It can be difficult to accept the realization that you need to dip into.....»»
Report: Galaxy Ring Unveiling Set for July, Features ECG and NFC Payments
Samsung was cheeky earlier this year when it teased the Galaxy Ring wearable for a half second at the end of its Galaxy S24 launch event. They told us nothing about the device. No launch date, no specs, no nada. In a recent report out of Samsung̵.....»»
AirVPN Stops Serving Italians due to “Piracy Shield” Blocking Requirements
Starting later this month, VPN provider AirVPN will no longer accept Italian customers. This drastic decision is a direct response to the Government's piracy-blocking requirements, enforced through the "Piracy Shield" system. AirVPN says that the req.....»»
Security Bite: Ransomware payments hit record $1.1 billion in 2023 despite previous year’s decline
It was a landmark year for ransomware in 2023 and a well-publicized one following the MOVEit and MGM Resorts beaches that shook the security industry. Not only did threat actors collectively pocket a record-breaking $1.1 billion from victims, but a n.....»»
A baby boom of African penguin chicks hatches at a San Francisco science museum
A bounty of 10 African penguin chicks has hatched in just over a year at a San Francisco science museum as part of an effort to conserve the endangered bird......»»
These 39-gram AR glasses have me excited for the future
You can get AI help with Brilliant Labs low-cost, multimodal smart glasses that accept input from voice or camera and display results on a display......»»
China to help NEV industry respond to foreign trade restrictions
China has issued guidelines encouraging automakers to set up R&D and after-sales service centers abroad, to collaborate with foreign partners in building supply chains, and to work more closely with shipping companies on transportation logistics......»»
Do digital technologies offer a better way to loan people money?
A new paper in the Quarterly Journal of Economics finds that a new form of digital technology—essentially preventing people from using an asset for which they have a loan if they don't make payments, rather than repossessing the asset itself—may.....»»
Opinion: Peer review isn"t perfect—I teach others how to do it and I"ve seen firsthand how it comes up short
When I teach research methods, a major focus is peer review. As a process, peer review evaluates academic papers for their quality, integrity and impact on a field, largely shaping what scientists accept as "knowledge." By instinct, any academic foll.....»»
Apple launches 2024 Swift Student Challenge with an Apple Park trip prize
Apple has started to accept entries to the Swift Student Challenge for 2024, with a top prize of a trip to Apple Park up for grabs.Swift Student Challenge 2024Initially confirmed as on the way in November, the 2024 iteration of the Swift Student Chal.....»»
How to get started using Optic ID for Apple Vision Pro
The Apple Vision Pro uses Optic ID as biometric authentication for payments and certain visionOS actions. Here's how it works, and how to use it.An Apple graphic representing Optic IDApple's biometric security processes has evolved over the years, st.....»»
Triangulate and collaborate to uplift customer experience
Triangulate and collaborate to uplift customer experience.....»»
New genus of "alien-faced" multi-legged forest dwellers discovered
University of the Sunshine Coast researchers have uncovered a new genus and five new species of millipedes in remote African jungles—and say the many-legged creatures could hold important clues to whether woody vines are choking or protecting the w.....»»
Zuckerberg says sorry for Meta harming kids—but rejects payments to families
CEOs of Meta, TikTok, Snap, Discord, and X testified at hearing on child safety. Enlarge / Mark Zuckerberg discussed Meta's approaches to child safety at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing January 31, 2024. During a.....»»
Ransomware payments are falling fast as victims refuse to pay
Even those that are paying, are parting with smaller sums as hackers turn to SMBs for ransomware scams......»»
African smallholder farmers benefit from reduced crop losses and higher incomes from a novel pest alert service
A newly published review of the CABI-led Pest Risk Information Service (PRISE) project shows that smallholder farmers in four African countries who received pest alerts created using earth observation data benefitted from reduced crop losses and high.....»»
Tiny ant species disrupts lion"s hunting behavior
In a study published in the journal Science, a team of scientists report that a tiny and seemingly innocuous invasive ant species is changing tree cover in an East African wildlife area, making it harder for lions, the world's most iconic predator, t.....»»
The New RTP Payment Method Is Here
Imagine sending a payment, and it arrives as quickly as a text message. Welcome to the world of real-time payments – a game-changer in financial transactions. This innovative method is changing how we think about money transfers, offering speed.....»»