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.....»»
Your passport to safety: Protecting mobile brands from travel scams
Your passport to safety: Protecting mobile brands from travel scams.....»»
Auto industry risks from port strike to rise exponentially each day, analysts say
One day after the port strike on the East and Gulf coasts began, the backlog of automotive parts that some suppliers and automakers import into the U.S. grew by about a week, according to an industry trade expert......»»
AI models identify marine biodiversity hotspots in Mozambique
A new study led by staff from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) in East Africa has used a predictive artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm to confirm the location of previously-unmapped high marine biodiversity areas along Mozambique's extensi.....»»
Study reveals invasive Apple Snail could spread further in Africa
New research reveals that the invasive Apple Snail—which threatens rice crops—could spread further in Africa. The study is published in the journal CABI Agriculture and Bioscience......»»
Do customers perceive AI-written communications as less authentic?
From Nike and Google to Coca-Cola and McDonald's, major brands are incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into their advertising campaigns. But how do consumers feel about robots generating emotionally charged marketing content? That's the questi.....»»
Closer look at New Jersey earthquake rupture could explain shaking reports
The magnitude 4.8 Tewksbury earthquake surprised millions of people on the U.S. East Coast who felt the shaking from this largest instrumentally recorded earthquake in New Jersey since 1900......»»
I Tried These Brain-Tracking Headphones That Claim to Improve Focus
Neurable’s MW75 Neuro is an everyday brain-computer interface that aims to boost your productivity. It also raises questions about data privacy......»»
Harmonic Security raises $17.5 million to improve data security for organizations
Harmonic Security has secured $17.5 million in Series A funding to bring its “zero-touch data protection” capabilities to enterprises. Total funding has now reached more than $26 million since the company launched in October last year with enterp.....»»
Toxic chemicals from Ohio train derailment lingered in buildings for months
New study offers lessons on how to better protect communities from disasters. On February 3, 2023, a train carrying chemicals jumped the tracks in East Palestine, Ohio, rupturing.....»»
Taiwan shuts down as Typhoon Krathon approaches
Taiwan shut down schools and closed its financial markets on Wednesday as Typhoon Krathon pounded its south and east with torrential rains and winds ahead of its expected landfall......»»
Toxic chemicals from Ohio train derailment lingered in buildings for months
New study offers lessons on how to better protect communities from disasters. Enlarge / This video screenshot released by the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) shows the site of a derailed freight train in East Pale.....»»
Western media outlets are trying to fix their coverage of Africa. Is it time African media did the same?
Quick question: what do these titles have in common? A Dark Continent Seeking Light; Sure, Ebola is Bad. Africa has Worse, or; Magic and Cannibalism in the African Jungle. You guessed it—they're all about Africa. But the most correct answer is they.....»»
Q&A: Extreme weather is disrupting lives in southern Africa—new policies are needed to keep the peace
Over the past decades, heavy and more frequent rainfall and dry spells in southern Africa have caused loss and damage to agriculture, livestock, the energy sector, food security and nutrition......»»
Madagascar"s mining rush has caused no more deforestation than farming, study finds
If tens of thousands of miners turned up in the middle of a protected rainforest to mine for sapphires, you might expect that to cause lots of deforestation and harm local wildlife......»»
Donald Trump’s Absolutely Baffling Claim About ‘Phone Apps’ Raises New Questions
Donald Trump’s Absolutely Baffling Claim About ‘Phone Apps’ Raises New Questions.....»»
Apono raises $15.5 million to accelerate product development
Apono announced the successful completion of its Series A funding round, raising $15.5 million. The funding round was led by New Era Capital Partners, with participation from Mindset Ventures, Redseed Ventures, Silvertech Ventures, initial seed inves.....»»
East Coast port strike looms as union, management trade wage offers
A strike could stop the flow of everything from food to automobiles at major ports, potentially jeopardizing jobs and stoking inflation weeks ahead of the U.S. presidential election......»»
Washington state instant rebate for EVs set to run out of funds — months ahead of schedule
The Washington State Department of Commerce said 3,351 rebates had been issued as of Sept. 24. A majority of rebates, 64%, have been for leases......»»
Prime Big Deal Days power tool deals: Up to $100 off DeWalt, Milwaukee, Bosch, and more
The return of Prime Big Deal Days power tool deals means massive discounts on brands like DeWalt and Milwaukee, but hurry because stocks may run out quickly......»»
Illinois city plans to source its future drinking water from Lake Michigan
As aquifers dry up, some Midwest communities are looking to the region’s natural resources. Enlarge / Waves roll ashore along Lake Michigan in Whiting, Indiana. (credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images) This article originall.....»»