Nigerian fintech of the unbanked Bankly raises $2M led by Vault and Flutterwave
Nigeria remains a largely cash-dominated country. There are over 100 million adult Nigerians, of which more than half have little or no access to financial services. Today, Bankly, a Nigerian fintech startup digitizing cash for the unbanked, announ.....»»
Bloomberg: Apple handing out smaller raises to retail employees this year
Apple is slowing the rate of raises it is giving to retail employees this year, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The report explains that Apple has revealed “average annual raises” of roughly 4% for this year, returning to what was norma.....»»
Sex life discovery raises IVF hope for endangered purple cauliflower soft coral
Vital coastal habitat was destroyed in the devastating floods that hit New South Wales in 2021 and 2022......»»
Apple reduces raises given to retail employees after weak iPhone quarter
The smartphone market and general economy have slowed down post-pandemic, and Apple is reacting with a lower raise for employees in 2023 versus 2022.Apple ParkThe pandemic created an inflated consumer economy, especially around consumer electronics......»»
UAW demands would make Detroit 3 uncompetitive, ex-car czar Rattner says
Steven Rattner, who negotiated concessions with the UAW to help keep General Motors and Chrysler afloat in 2009, says union workers deserve significant raises but can't make the automakers uncompetitive......»»
Legit Security raises $40 million to address AI’s threats to applications
Legit Security has successfully closed a $40 million venture capital round investment led by CRV with participation from existing investors Cyberstarts, Bessemer Venture Partners, and TCV. Legit Security’s ASPM platform continuously reduces app.....»»
VectorZero Active Data Vault 2.0 secures sensitive data
VectorZero announced the newest release of its Active Data Vault, version 2.0, which introduces new cybersecurity features. This highly secure and isolated environment is designed for storage plus secure and easy use of extremely sensitive data. Acti.....»»
Strong compliance management is crucial for fintech-bank partnerships
72% of banks and credit unions are prioritizing compliance when evaluating fintechs, citing it as their top criteria in the due diligence process, according to Ncontracts. As banks and credit unions evaluate fintech partnerships, cybersecurity (62%).....»»
Square CEO Alyssa Henry is stepping down, and Jack Dorsey will take over for now
Alyssa Henry, the CEO of Square -- a unit of Jack Dorsey's fintech company, Block -- will leave her post at the company next month......»»
Stellantis says it offered 20% raises, future for idled Belvidere workers
Stellantis North America COO Mark Stewart didn't elaborate on what the company would do with Belvidere but said it would be a 'very, very good' solution......»»
GM offers 20% raises to UAW in final hours before deadline
GM CEO Mary Barra said the automaker is offering to increase workers' pay 10 percent in the first year. The proposal matches the 20 percent raises that Ford Motor Co. offered on Tuesday......»»
UAW launches historic strike against all 3 Detroit automakers; Barra hopes for quick resolution
Talks stalled in the final hours of negotiations, even as the automakers offered record raises as high as 20 percent. GM CEO Mary Barra on Friday said she hoped for a quick return to the bargaining table......»»
UAW begins historic strike against all 3 Detroit automakers
Talks stalled in the final hours of negotiations, even as the automakers offered record raises as high as 20 percent......»»
GM offers 20% raises to UAW as talks reach final hours before deadline
GM CEO Mary Barra said the automaker is offering to increase workers' pay 10 percent in the first year. The proposal matches the 20 percent raises that Ford Motor Co. offered on Tuesday......»»
GM offers 20% raises as talks reach final hours before deadline
GM CEO Mary Barra said the automaker is offering to increase workers' pay 10 percent in the first year. The proposal matches the 20 percent raises that Ford Motor Co. offered on Tuesday......»»
Deduce raises $9 million to tackle AI-generated identity fraud
Deduce has raised $9 million in funding led by Freestyle Capital, with additional investment by Foundry and True Ventures. The funding will launch Deduce’s GenAI Identity fraud solution out of stealth and help the company scale to prevent large-sca.....»»
Wedbush raises Apple price target to $240 after impressive iPhone 15 event
Analysts at Wedbush say they've raised Apple's price target from $230 to $240 because of both the strength of the iPhone 15 launch event, and new supply chain checks.iPhone 15 Pro Max"Apple's iPhone 15 launch event was overall an impressive event," t.....»»
Lack of maternal care found to affect development, microbiome and health of wild bees
Most wild bees are solitary, but one tiny species of carpenter bees fastidiously cares for and raises their offspring, an act that translates into huge benefits to the developing bee's microbiome, development and health, found York University researc.....»»
CTERA Vault safeguards against risks related to data tampering
CTERA unveiled CTERA Vault, Write Once, Read Many (WORM) protection technology which provides regulatory compliant storage for the CTERA Enterprise Files Services Platform. CTERA Vault aids enterprises in guaranteeing the preservation and tamperproof.....»»
Logitech"s new Reach webcam raises presentations to a higher level
Logitech has taken its 1080p StreamCam and placed it on a fully adjustable mount for the best presentations possible......»»
UAW lowers demand for pay raises to mid-30% range as strike deadline nears
The updated range is notable in that it marks a willingness by UAW President Shawn Fain to compromise on one of the union's top demands after holding firm for more than a month......»»