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PancakeSwap Teams Up with Transak to Enhance Multichain Accessibility
Image credit: PancakeSwap PancakeSwap, a leading decentralized exchange (DEX), has announced its partnership with Transak, a global cryptocurrency onramp platform. This could enhance process of purchasing cryptocurrencies directly on the PancakeSwap platform. More Payment Options…
Global Cloud Services
TikTok Tries Google Search Integration to Appeal More to Gen Z Users
Image credit: cotton bro studio via Pexels TikTok is testing the integration of Google Search links in select queries. TikTok has been putting ongoing efforts to enrich user experiences through partnerships with third-party applications, the last one being Wikipedia. Tiktok to…
Global Institutional Trends
Cisco to Acquire Splunk for $28 Billion in Landmark Tech Deal
Image credit: Sora Shimazaki via Pexels Cisco and Splunk have announced an earth-shaking acquisition agreement valued at $28 billion in equity. In the deal, Cisco will acquire Splunk at $157 per share in cash. Towards AI-Powered Security This move aims to cement Cisco’s position…
Companies
Donald Trump Jr.’s X account was hacked, spokesperson confirms
The Twitter account of Donald Trump Jr., the son of former US President Donald Trump Jr., was allegedly hacked, with a series of offensive posts, including one claiming that his father Donald Trump had passed away. False Posts on the Account “I’m sad to announce, my father Donald…
Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
StoryFile & Meta launch “Tell me, Inge” XR Experience
In partnership with the Meta, StoryFile and World Jewish Congress are excited to present the first interactive, English & German-language Extended Reality (XR) application that retells the story of Holocaust survivor Inge Auerbacher: “Tell me, Inge…” It is an Extended Reality…
Global Cloud Services
Shortwave’s AI-Powered Email Assistant Is Like ChatGPT but for Your Inbox
Image credit: Shortwave Shortwave, the email client developed by former Google employees, takes a smart leap forward by introducing its AI-powered assistant. It’s designed to transform the way users interact with their email inboxes.Shortwave’s new virtual assistant, reminiscent…
Companies
Amazon Shows Game-Changing Innovations for the Smart Home During Product Release
Image credit: Amazon At their annual fall product launch event, Amazon showcased a range of new hardware and software features that promise to change the way we interact with our smart homes. Alexa Gets Smarter Amazon’s star digital assistant, Alexa, is about to become even more…
Creators
Meta’s Subtle Logo Refresh: It’s Barely Noticeable but It’s There
Image credit: Meta Facebook is taking a cautious step toward a refreshed logo by starting with a slighlty different shade of blue. The social media giant, now under the Meta umbrella, seems to hint at the importance of staying fresh while preserving its iconic identity. With its…
Global Institutional Trends
Literary Titans Unite in Lawsuit Against OpenAI for Copyright Infringement
Image credit: Frimufilms via Freepik Prominent authors, including George R.R. Martin, have initiated a class-action lawsuit against OpenAI. They accuse the tech giant of systematic copyright infringement. OpenAI, the renowned AI research organization turned for-profit entity, is…
Global Institutional Trends
Microsoft Receives More Funding to Improve Military-Grade Goggles
Army places a new order for goggles based on HoloLens device Microsoft Corp.’s improved combat goggles have passed their first round of intensive testing by soldiers, and the tech giant has been awarded an order for another batch to be used for a make-or-break combat evaluation…
Companies
VSCO Announces Eric Wittman as New CEO in Strategic Leadership Shift
Image credit: VSCO VSCO, the renowned photo and video editing app, has welcomed Eric Wittman as its new CEO. This transition comes alongside the appointment of Joel Flory, VSCO’s co-founder, to the role of Executive Chairman of the Board and Founder. Greg Lutze will continue as…
Leaders
The Elder Scrolls VI Won’t See PlayStation Release Til 2026
Image credit: freepik Bethesda’s highly anticipated “The Elder Scrolls VI” won’t be making its way to the PlayStation 5, aan official Microsoft documentation reveals. This news comes as part of the FTC’s case against Microsoft, the parent company of Bethesda. The game, slated for…
Global Cloud Services
Leadership Change at Microsoft’s Windows & Surface Divisions
Image credit: Yusuf P via Pexels Microsoft is undergoing a significant leadership change as Panos Panay, the Chief Product Officer responsible for Windows development and the Surface product line for nearly two decades, leaves the company. This move comes as a surprise…
Companies
APNIC56: 30th anniversary at its birthplace
APNIC56: 30th anniversary at its birthplace company intelligence explains what the organisation operates, where it is exposed, and how its services, customers, partnerships, ownership signals, public evidence, and market role connect to internet infrastructure. The summary helps…
Global Institutional
Slingshot, A Playful Photo Sharing App, Just Hit Town
Photo credit: Freepik A newcomer is causing a stir in the world of photo-sharing apps. Slingshot, created by Tommy Searle, combines the spontaneity of BeReal snaps with the friends-only sharing concept popularized by Snapchat. Sharing photos over Slingshot is unique as users…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
AI-Backed ELSA Secures $45.5M in Series C Funding
Image credit: ELSA ELSA has successfully concluded a Series C funding round, securing $45.5 million. The funding, led by UOB Venture Management, brings ELSA’s total capital to $60 million. The English language learning platform, in turn, has reiterated its commitment to advanced…
Leaders
Ground-shaking Inflation Hits South Korea
South Korea’s August Consumer Price Index (CPI) surged to 3.4%, a significant increase from July’s 2.3%. This marks the highest inflation rate since April and is driven by rising prices in agricultural products and manufactured goods. Heavy Rainfall Triggers CPI Surge…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Beijing Approves Five AI Models for Public
The first batch of large AI model products in Beijing has received official approval for public access. The development came after these models passed the “Interim Measures for the Management of Generative AI Services.” Since August 31st, five of such models have gradually become…
Global Cloud Services
X Ventures into Job Market Competition
Looking for your next career move? You might just find it on X. Last month, an app researcher uncovered X’s plans to take on the professional social media network giant, Microsoft’s LinkedIn, by introducing job posting capabilities on its platform. X as a Job Platform for…
Global Institutional Trends
AI21 Labs Secures $155M Funding at $1.4B Valuation
AI21 Labs, a pioneering AI startup, has secured $155 million in funding, pushing its valuation up to $1.4 billion. This remarkable investment reflects the growing recognition of AI21 Labs’ revolutionary Generative AI technology. Empowered by advanced capabilities, AI21 Labs is…