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Quote of the day by ex-Google evangelist Vint Cerf: ‘Privacy may actually be an anomaly’ — putting our rights into perspective
(Image credit: Getty Images/Noam Galai / Stringer) One of the architects of the modern internet, Vint Cerf, went on to become Google's chief internet evangelist from October 2005 through to July 2026, making several key predictions on the technologies he played a role in crafting. But, casting his eye back, he also once made a
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang joins X, defends Chinese AI: “Open-source models that are excellent should be used”
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Big quote: Jensen Huang just spent a week watching his company's valuation get hit by the threat of a Chinese open-weight model. His response was to go on the record defending it. Speaking to Axios in Fort Worth, Texas, at the
‘If People Want It, Companies Should Provide It’: Rockstar Co-Founder Dan Houser Joins PS5 Disc Debate
"But I don't know that I personally care" by Sammy Barker Yesterday, 2:30pm Image: Push Square Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser – currently of entertainment empire Absurd Ventures, which launched its first collected comic book volume this past week – has weighed in on the physical games debate dominating the industry right now. For those of
DOH raises Code White Alert for Holy Week 2025
By GISELLE OMBAY, GMA Integrated News Published April 13, 2025 12:10pm The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday activated a Code White Alert for the entire Holy Week as part of its preparations for any health-related incidents that may arise during the exodus of Filipinos to provinces, churches, and tourist destinations. The Health Department said
Kier raises margin target as orders grow
Tier one contractor Kier has raised its margin targets amid an increase in orders. In a London Stock Exchange announcement this morning (3 June) before its capital markets event with investors, the £3.9bn-turnover firm said that trading for the first four months of the year “remains in line with expectations”. Kier said its order book
Zest Equity Raises $4.3M Led by Prosus Ventures
Zest Equity, UAE’s digital infrastructure solutions platform for private market transactions, has secured $4.3 million to simplify and digitise private market transaction processes by providing essential infrastructure to streamline execution. The pre-series A funding was led by Prosus Ventures with participation from Morgan Stanley Inclusive and Sustainable Ventures (MSISV)and will be deployed to grow its
OmniRetail Raises $20M to Expand its Operations Across Nigeria, Ghana & Ivory Coast
OmniRetail, a Nigeria-based B2B ecommerce marketplace digitising order management and embedded financial services for retailers, distributors, and manufacturers has raised $20 million to expand across Nigeria, Ghana and Ivory Coast. The $20 million was co-led by Norfund and Timon Capital with participation of Ventures Platform, Aruwa Capital...
Lori Systems Raises $2M as Valuation Dips to $5M From $120M Peak
Lori Systems, the Nairobi-based digital freight platform, has raised $2 million in a bridge round at a significantly reduced $5 million valuation, a steep drop from its 2020 peak valuation of $120 million. Led by Delta40, with participation from Future Africa, FP Capital, and others, the new funding brings Lori’s total raised capital to over
Web3Bay Presale Raises $1.7M as MATIC and ICP Struggle in 2025: Real Utility Takes the Lead
Web3Bay Sells 420M Tokens as Users Abandon ICP and MATIC for Tokens With Real World Utility As crypto ventures explore the future of online interaction, a new wave of platforms is redefining how users experience commerce. Polygon has made notable progress by linking Web2 giants like Stripe and Instagram with blockchain infrastructure, while Internet Computer
Aetherflux raises $50 million for space-based solar power
Aetherflux plans to launch an initial demonstration satellite to test its space-based solar power technologies by 2026. Credit: Aetherflux WASHINGTON — A startup taking an alternative approach to space-based solar power has raised $50 million as it works towards a first demonstration mission next year. Aetherflux announced April 2 it raised a $50 million Series
Helios Fund V Raises $75M from EIB Global to Support Africa’s Growth Stage Tech Ventures
Helios Fund V has raised $75 million investment funding from EIB Global to invest in companies in digital infrastructure, financial services and technology, and tech-enabled service sectors including education, training and healthcare, which are aligned with the priorities of the EU-Africa Global Gateway Investment Package. The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) made the funding into Helios Investors V
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Quote of the day by ex-Google evangelist Vint Cerf: ‘Privacy may actually be an anomaly’ — putting our rights into perspective
(Image credit: Getty Images/Noam Galai / Stringer) One of the architects of the modern internet, Vint Cerf, went on to become Google's chief internet evangelist from October 2005 through to July 2026, making several key predictions on the technologies he played a role in crafting. But, casting his eye back, he also once made a
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Nvidia’s Jensen Huang joins X, defends Chinese AI: “Open-source models that are excellent should be used”
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Big quote: Jensen Huang just spent a week watching his company's valuation get hit by the threat of a Chinese open-weight model. His response was to go on the record defending it. Speaking to Axios in Fort Worth, Texas, at the
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‘If People Want It, Companies Should Provide It’: Rockstar Co-Founder Dan Houser Joins PS5 Disc Debate
"But I don't know that I personally care" by Sammy Barker Yesterday, 2:30pm Image: Push Square Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser – currently of entertainment empire Absurd Ventures, which launched its first collected comic book volume this past week – has weighed in on the physical games debate dominating the industry right now. For those of
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“Take the Stairs”: Adekunle Gold Shares Advice for Creatives at The Macallan Partnership Celebration
Award-winning singer and songwriter Adekunle Gold has urged creatives to remain committed to their craft, even when recognition feels out of reach, sharing a powerful reflection on patience, excellence and… The post “Take the Stairs”: Adekunle Gold Shares Advice for Creatives at The Macallan Partnership Celebration appeared first on Nigerian Entertainment Today...
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Bernie Sanders Backs Justin J. Pearson, House Candidate at the Heart of Tennessee Voting Rights Fight
Pearson challenged the last Tennessee Democrat in the House. Now he’s up against the threat of total GOP control. The post Bernie Sanders Backs Justin J. Pearson, House Candidate at the Heart of Tennessee Voting Rights Fight appeared first on The Intercept...