Opontia raises $20M to roll up e-commerce brands in Africa and the Middle East
Razor Group. Branded. Thrasio. These are big names in the new wave of e-commerce companies taking the world by storm. Their business of acquiring small e-commerce brands that look promising and consolidating them is quite popular in the U.S. and Euro.....»»
Resecurity unveils new AI-driven Fraud Prevention Platform
Resecurity unveiled its advanced AI-driven Fraud Prevention Platform. This versatile solution is engineered to combat fraud across banking, virtual asset service providers (VASPs), gambling, e-commerce, and online marketplaces, providing a robust def.....»»
This 65-inch QLED TV is under $400 at Walmart right now
TCL is one of our favorite TV brands, and the 65-inch Q6 Series is on sale at Walmart today! Order your very own and spend only $348......»»
Intel details fixes for crashing 13th- and 14th-gen CPUs as BIOS updates roll out
This microcode fix can't be rolled out in a regular software update. Enlarge (credit: Intel) Intel has shared more about the voltage-related issues that affected some 13th- and 14th-generation Core processors, as the com.....»»
Best projector deals: Replace your TV with a big screen from $66
Elevate your home theater setup by buying from these projector deals, which include affordable options and premium models from brands like Epson and Samsung......»»
At 100, Ford"s Chicago plant has withstood recessions and a pandemic. Can it survive what"s next?
Despite the automaker's on-again, off-again plans for EV development, major changes are coming to the way Americans drive. And that shift raises high-stakes questions for one the key manufacturing assets in Illinois......»»
Cars Commerce Q2 net income drops 88% with accounting adjustment
Cars Commerce lowered its guidance in part because of the impact from the CDK Global cyberattacks in June......»»
Landslide triggers megatsunami in narrow fjord
It was a monster wave that hit a fjord on Greenland's east coast on 16 September 2023. In certain places, the traces of the flooding reached 200 meters high. Researchers led by Angela Carrillo Ponce from the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GF.....»»
Sonic executive calls out automakers for inventory pileups
Sonic said its days' supply for some brands is as much as 200 days......»»
Cars Commerce Q2 net income drops 88% after accounting adjustment
Cars Commerce lowered its guidance in part because of the impact from the CDK Global cyberattacks in June......»»
I ditched AirPods Pro for Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2 – here’s why
Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2 earbuds are the latest flagship earphones from one of the top personal audio brands out there. These sleek in-ear headphones … The post I ditched AirPods Pro for Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2 – here’s why appeared.....»»
South Africa"s controversial lion farming industry is fueling the illegal international trade in big cat bones
A paper, "Under the lion's paw: lion farming in South Africa and the illegal international bone trade," published in Nature Conservation has uncovered concerning activities within South Africa's captive lion industry, shedding light on the urgent nee.....»»
Utility company"s proposal to rat out hidden marijuana operations to police raises privacy concerns
Utility company"s proposal to rat out hidden marijuana operations to police raises privacy concerns.....»»
Former Hurricane Debby Stalls, Causing Heavy Rains and Flooding along East Coast
Some parts of the southeastern U.S. have seen more than a foot of rain from Tropical Storm Debby, and rain will keep moving up the coast in the coming days.....»»
Mathematicians Reinvent the Wheel in Higher Dimensions to Solve Decades-Old Geometry Problem
A new mathematical technique shows how to build small objects in any dimension that roll like a wheel, expanding our understanding of higher dimensional space.....»»
New mpox outbreak raises alarm; WHO considers declaring international emergency
A different clade of mpox than the previous outbreak is spilling out of the DRC. Enlarge / A 2003 photo of the arms and legs of a 4-year-old girl infected with mpox in Liberia. (credit: Getty | BSIP) A deadly outbreak o.....»»
Community focused approaches to fisheries governance transform local perceptions
A new study from WCS reveals that community capacity-building interventions, even those with only indirect environmental links, significantly improved perceptions of fisheries management and conservation in coastal fishing villages in East Africa. Th.....»»
Middle-aged radicalization: Why are so many of Britain"s rioters in their 40s and 50s?
Look closely at the pictures of the violent unrest that has spread across England and Northern Ireland and you will notice something that is not being spoken about. The rioters seen fighting, attacking police and setting fire to buildings are often m.....»»
Elephants on the move: Mapping connections across African landscapes
Elephant conservation is a major priority in southern Africa, but habitat loss and urbanization mean the far-ranging pachyderms are increasingly restricted to protected areas like game reserves. The risk? Contained populations could become geneticall.....»»
Data protection is poor for African farmers who use digital services: Kenya and Ghana cases highlight gaps
Across Africa, agricultural producers are turning to digital solutions to get information about farming methods, market access or financial services. By 2022, there were 666 of these solutions operating on the continent, the highest number among all.....»»
New York City"s fireworks display prompts temporary surge of air pollution
In 2023, roughly 60,000 firework shells exploded above Manhattan's East River as part of Macy's Fourth of July show. The resulting air pollutant levels were many times higher in the hours after the display than those seen when smoke from a Canadian w.....»»