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.....»»
Stellantis says it will keep Maserati despite the brand"s heavy losses
Stellantis said it has an 'unwavering commitment' to Maserati despite a warning from the group's CEO Carlos Tavares that if the company's brands "don't make money, we'll shut them down.".....»»
AMD raises forecast for AI chip revenue and sees supplies remaining tight
AMD raises forecast for AI chip revenue and sees supplies remaining tight.....»»
Proficio launches ProBAS service to help organizations better prepare and respond to cyber attacks
Proficio has announced the roll out of its ProBAS Breach and Attack Simulation service. By rigorously testing an organization’s security defenses, ProBAS ensures they can prevent compromise events and detect attacks throughout the entire threat det.....»»
iOS 18.1 beta features: Apple Intelligence and everything new coming to your iPhone
iOS 18 is still in the middle of its beta cycle. However, Apple decided to seed iOS 18.1 beta so developers could start testing the … The post iOS 18.1 beta features: Apple Intelligence and everything new coming to your iPhone appeared first on.....»»
Scientists now know when an ancient lake supported human life in the Namib Sand Sea
Desert regions in northern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula have been well studied by archaeologists as the home of early humans and as routes of migration along "green corridors.".....»»
Innovative solutions for sustainability in the Zambezi River Basin
A new study addresses the urgent challenges in managing the water-energy-land nexus in the Zambezi River Basin, which is crucial for southern Africa's economic stability and environmental health. The authors of the article suggest strategies for econ.....»»
Study reveals the Southwest Tianshan Mountains contribute the majority of the Kyzylkum desert sand and river system
Arid Central Asia is an important dust source in the northern hemisphere, which has a significant impact on the ecological environment of Central Asia, Northwest China and even the East Asian monsoon region. The Kyzylkum Desert is one of the biggest.....»»
DEAL: Get the Nokia T10 Tablet for Less than $170!
Nokia's budget tablet is even cheaper at the moment. The post DEAL: Get the Nokia T10 Tablet for Less than $170! appeared first on Phandroid. While the premium tablet market is dominated by brands like Samsung and Apple, there are still a.....»»
New study shows that "super spikes" can increase track running speeds by 2%
New research led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst shows that super spikes, scientifically described as advanced footwear technology (AFT) spikes, can give runners about a 2% edge in middle-distance track races, like the 800- and 1,500-meter.....»»
Apple Loses Top 5 Spot in China versus Local Brands
Apple loses ground abroad. The post Apple Loses Top 5 Spot in China versus Local Brands appeared first on Phandroid. Perhaps it was bound to happen sometime – after countless years basking in the spotlight, it looks like Apple has no.....»»
Mass breeding of desert locusts unlocks new food source
Mass breeding of desert locusts in a controlled environment could provide a sustainable source of protein for animals and humans as well as business opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa, researchers say......»»
Luxury brands Balenciaga and Rimowa launch Apple Vision Pro apps
France's Balenciaga and Germany's Rimowa have launched their first public apps, bringing fashion and high-end luggage to the Apple Vision Pro.Balenciaga's app shows off its latest fashion collectionIf you've bought an Apple Vision Pro, you're not lik.....»»
Historical research finds Britain"s 1987 hurricane exposed growing separation from nature
The historic hurricane of October 1987 that wrought devastation to households across the South and East of Britain exposed a range of anxieties and fears in people and an increasing sense of separation from nature......»»
TD Cowen raises AAPL target to $250 on AI and China sales
Investment analyst firm TD Cowen predicts that Apple Intelligence will bring a modest boost to the iPhone 16 range, but be much more significant in 2025, by when China sales are expected to have returned to growth.Render of the iPhone 16 rangeAhead o.....»»
Apple Intelligence features will probably wait until iOS 18.1
Apple Intelligence, the company's suite of AI-based enhancements, are probably not going to arrive with iOS 18, and will probably arrive starting in iOS 18.1iOS 18 is coming soon, but Apple Intelligence will roll out across several months.Bloomberg's.....»»
Hit Apple TV+ series Silo returns for season two in November
This weekend, Apple officially announced the release date for the return of its sci-fi series Silo, based on the . Silo season 2 kicks off on November 15, with the first episode. The remainder of the second season will roll out weekly on Apple TV+.....»»
Endangered gazelles find Libyan "safe haven"
Cocooned in white bags and nestled in the arms of volunteers, eight young rhim gazelles—an endangered species native to North Africa—have been transferred to an uninhabited Libyan island......»»
Outsourcing conservation in Africa: NGO management reduces poaching and boosts tourism, but raises risks for civilians
There's an experiment going on in conservation in Africa. With biodiversity imperiled, and nations facing financial and political crises, some governments are transferring the management of protected areas to private, non-governmental organizations (.....»»
Fossil algae show a lake once existed on Lesotho"s Mafadi summit, but it vanished about 150 years ago
Lesotho is a small, land-locked, mountainous country located in the middle of South Africa. Its Eastern Lesotho Highlands are often referred to as the region's "water tower" because they receive some of the highest rainfall amounts in southern Africa.....»»
Keychron K10 Pro review: All-rounder and affordable keyboard
The Keychron K10 Pro mechanical keyboard is a great pick for Apple users who want a 100% layout that doesn't break the bank.Keychron K10 Pro reviewKeychron makes mechanical keyboards in all sizes and price ranges. The K10 falls in the middle of the r.....»»