Nigerian founders-turn-investors are now running syndicate funds
The Future Africa Fund kicked off in 2015 when Iyinoluwa Aboyeji and Nadayar Enegesi, co-founders of US-based and African-focused talent company Andela, wrote checks to African startups as angel investors. This continued even as Aboyeji joined and le.....»»
Fisker price cuts mark latest turn in downward spiral
The company's price cuts come after a steady barrage of issues, including the dissolution of talks with a large automaker for a financial lifeline, halted production and a scathing report from Consumer Reports......»»
Intel, Microsoft discuss plans to run Copilot locally on PCs instead of in the cloud
Companies are trying to make the "AI PC" happen with new silicon and software. Enlarge / The basic requirements for an AI PC, at least when it's running Windows. (credit: Intel) Microsoft said in January that 2024 would.....»»
Climate change is messing with how we measure time: Study
Struggle to wrap your head around daylight savings? Spare a thought for the world's timekeepers, who are trying to work out how climate change is affecting Earth's rotation—and in turn, how we keep track of time......»»
Here’s proof that Snapdragon X Elite laptops can play hit games without issue
Qualcomm has showcased Baldur’s Gate 3 running at perfectly playable frame rates on a reference Snapdragon X Elite laptop.....»»
US pricing announced for the Polestar 4 EV; starts at $54,900
The midsize SUV will have up to 300 miles of range—but no rear windshield. Enlarge / The Polestar 4 went on sale in China late last year, then in Europe and Australia in January. Now it's North America's turn. (credit: Jonathan.....»»
BOE becomes favorite to supply 6.1-inch screens for iPhone SE 4
The iPhone SE 4 could have its displays produced by BOE, with Samsung Display allegedly out of the running over pricing issues.Previous iPhone SE modelsThe display of Apple's iPhone lineup is an important but expensive component of the entire smartph.....»»
How to convert a Live Photo into a video clip
The Live Photos feature in the Camera app on an iPhone or iPad takes about two seconds of video. Here's how to turn it into an actual video clip.It is sometimes handy to capture a very short video of something, like a kid doing a cartweel. Live Photo.....»»
How to catch iMessage impersonators with Contact Key Verification
iOS includes an iMessage security feature called Contact Key Verification (CKV) that gives users more certainty they’re messaging with the people they think they are. Follow along for what this feature is, how it works, and how to turn on Contact K.....»»
The psychological poverty trap: How lack of money impacts decision-making, procrastination and loss of control
Lack of money impacts how a person takes financial decisions: now or preferably later. Procrastination and avoidance behaviors in turn have an effect on lack of money, which can result in a sense of loss of control. These are the findings of psycholo.....»»
Best 2-in-1 laptop deals: Turn your laptop into a tablet for $315
For devices that are both reliable and versatile, you might want to check out the best 2-in-1 laptop deals that we've rounded up across different retailers......»»
Despite "deep state" fears, research shows federal workers are effective and committed, not subversive
It's common for political candidates to disparage "the government" even as they run for an office in which they would be part of, yes, running the government......»»
Reddit share value 86% up on IPO price; may be good sign for tech sector
Redditors who took advantage of their privileged access to stock ahead of the IPO have seen Reddit share value rocket from $34 to $59.80 by yesterday’s close – an 86% increase. Early private investors have seen even greater returns, with OpenA.....»»
Apple releases Safari update with security patches for older macOS versions
Apple recently released iOS 17.4.1 and macOS Sonoma 14.4.1, both with two security patches. For users running older versions of macOS, the company has now released a standalone update for Safari, its own web browser, with the same patches included wi.....»»
Here’s How Long the macOS Sonoma 14.4.1 Update Takes
Apple’s new macOS Sonoma 14.4.1 update could take a long time to download and install on your Mac. The amount of time depends on your Mac model and the version of macOS it’s currently running. macOS Sonoma 14.4.1 is available to download right no.....»»
Here’s How Long the macOS Ventura 13.6.6 Update Takes
Apple’s macOS Ventura 13.6.6 update could take a long time to download and install on your Mac. It depends on your Mac model and the version of macOS it’s currently running. Apple’s released a new version of macOS Ventura and macOS.....»»
Where’d my results go? Google Search’s chatbot is no longer opt-in
The search chatbot used to be opt-in, but now Google will try it on normal users. Enlarge / Google's generative search results turn the normally stark-white results page into a range of pastels. (credit: Google) Last y.....»»
macOS Sonoma 14.4.1 released to fix the stuff that the 14.4 update broke
The 14.4 release introduced a number of problems the new update claims to fix. Enlarge / An M3 MacBook Air running macOS Sonoma. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Apple has just released version 14.4.1 for macOS Sonoma, a sma.....»»
Brazil"s Indigenous people turn to EU to save their savanna
An EU law banning deforestation-derived products comes into effect at the end of 2024, but for Brazilian Indigenous people it contains an unbearable loophole: the Cerrado, Brazil's vast wooded savanna, is excluded from its scope......»»
Scammers steal millions from FTX, BlockFi claimants
Customers of bankrupt crypto platform BlockFi have been targeted with a very convincing phishing email impersonating the platform, asking them to connect their wallet to complete the withdrawal of remaining funds. Judging by this Reddit thread, many.....»»
With these top PC deals, Dell is celebrating the best in tech
These top PC deals Dell has running for its Techfest sale are incredible and you need to see them. Save big on everything tech......»»