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What Google’s hybrid work plan means for the future of remote work Following the re-introduction of some Google employees to the onsite work environment last month, Google CEO Sundar Pichai sent a letter to all employees yesterday informing them of the company's adoption of a hybrid workplace plan. Google CEO Sundar Pichai also stated that 60% of Google employees would work a few days a week in the office, while 20% would work in new locations and 20% would work from home.  Go.

Twitter is testing a new feature for sending money to your favorite accounts Twitter has begun rolling out a new Tip Jar feature on its Android and iOS apps, which will enable users to send money directly to their favorite accounts, as previously reported. To access the tip jar, tap on the newly added dollar bill icon next to a user's username while viewing their profile on one of Twitter's mobile apps. Additionally, users will be able to toggle the tip jar feature (for those individuals or or.

Innovation and Adaptability IT departments are critical components of strategic decision-making processes. Additionally, experts play a critical role in the manufacturing pipeline, product development, and commercial departments. The application of agile techniques drives all vehicle sector innovations. The plans are effective in terms of listening to and comprehending the needs of consumers. With the pace set, the plan is being implemented by most automobile manufacturers. It is expected that .

Thrive Agric Completes the Payment of Investment Returns to its Crowdfunders There was joy all around as Thrive Agric, a formerly troubled agritech startup, announced that it had paid all returns owed to crowd funders on its platform. Recall that eight months ago, in September 2020, the agritech platform was heavily criticized by irate investors for failing to settle their returns, thereby constituting a contract breach. Investors spoke candidly about their unpaid capital and the returns on f.

What are robots, and what are their capabilities? Robots are machines that are capable of performing complex tasks automatically. They typically consist of three components: sensors such as cameras, lidar, or microphones; actuators such as motors, pistons, or synthetic muscles; and controllers. While humans can control robots remotely, they are frequently controlled partially or entirely by computers, making them autonomous. In fiction, robots frequently resemble humans, with two arms, two le.

Paystack expands into South Africa, intending to capture the continent's eCommerce market Paystack, a Nigerian fintech startup, has announced its official expansion into South Africa, one of Africa's largest markets. Paystack was founded in 2015 by Shola Akinlade (CEO) and Ezra Olubi (CTO) and operates in Nigeria and Ghana. In 2018, it raised a $8 million Series A round, which it intended to use to fund its expansion into Ghana. Stripe, the US payments giant, acquired Paystack for $200 millio.

Gozem, an African-focused superapp, launches an e-hailing service in Gabon Gozem, a West African startup that offers eCommerce, ride-hailing, logistics, food delivery, and fintech services, has launched a taxi booking app in Gabon. This is the first time Gozem's operations will extend beyond West Africa. As such, its current focus is on Francophone African markets. Residents of Libreville, Gabon's capital, can now use the Gozem app to access digital ride-hailing services. The service is not av.

Ethiopia to develop blockchain-based identities for 5 million students with new partnership Africa has been dubbed the best environment for blockchain to thrive due to a dearth of existing systems. Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey stated that Africa will define the future of Bitcoin, a blockchain-based currency. Numerous sectors and industries lack the necessary development to promote sustainable economic growth and improve Africans' lives. Ethiopia's Ministry of Education announced last week a collabo.

How To Add New Fonts on Mac Your Mac comes with various fonts already installed. However, there are more floating round the blogosphere able to be installed. When installing new fonts, it is vital to urge them validated before use. Luckily, Apple built in the validation process within the macOS Font Book.  Besides installing and validating fonts, you will also resolve duplicate, remove, disable, and enable the fonts for use.    1. Installing and Validating fonts A. You can fi.

How To Limit The Amount Of Failed Login Attempts On Your Windows 10  These days hackers can automate brute force password attacks just to try thousands combination of password to get through to your account. If you can limit the amount of failed sign-ins it can be of help you to prevent the security threats you get such as the brute force attacks.  You can set a limit to the number of failed login attempts on your PC by configuring your Account lockout threshold, your Reset account l.

How To Add The Live Closed Captions To Zoom The Zoom Video Communications, Inc. is a  communications technology company berthed by America in the headquarters of San Jose, California. It makes provision for videotelephony and the online chat services via a cloud-based peer to peer software platform and it is used by many companies and groups for teleconferencing, distance education, social relations, and telecommuting.   History Zoom was founded by a man called Eric Yuan, he was a .

The Autonomous Future of Today’s CSP Secure networks have permeated every aspect of our lives. They support remote teams, mobility, our children's education, how we shop, and how we connect with our loved ones. They are also the fabric upon which our businesses operate. As critical as these networks are, it's unsurprising that they're not just growing; they're exploding. 5G, IoT, IIoT, and trends such as software-as-a-service, cloudification, and smart everything all contribute to this g.

Rabawa, Africa’s first social and video commerce, secures $163,000 from Aptive Capital Rabawa, Africa's first social and video commerce platform, announced today that it has raised $163,000 from Aptive Capital, a venture capital firm based in the United States of America focused on early stage startups. RABAWA's social and video commerce solutions enable resellers to use social media to curate, promote, and sell products from manufacturers and distributors to end users. Rabawa provides re.

Kenyan Insurance Tech, Lami Raises $1.8M Seed Funding to Expand its Solution Across Africa Africa has one of the lowest penetration rates of insurance in the world. According to a 2018 McKinsey study, penetration is approximately 3%. This is significantly less than the 7.23 percent global average. Lami Technologies, a Nairobi-based insurance startup, has raised $1.8 million in seed funding to help accelerate the adoption of its innovative technology across the continent. Accion Venture Lab le.

Internal emails reveal how badly Apple wanted to keep Netflix using in-app purchases Apple employees considered giving Netflix preferential treatment in order to persuade the streaming service not to abandon in-app purchases, according to internal emails revealed during the Epic Games v. Apple lawsuit. Prior to Netflix discontinuing its subscription service in order to avoid Apple's fees, an internal presentation proposed advertising Netflix in Apple's retail stores, using a portion of its cut .

Vodafone and Google Cloud collaborate to build the world's first truly global integrated data platform Vodafone UK and Google Cloud have partnered to create an integrated data platform that will house the telco's SAP environments and all data analytics and business intelligence. According to both companies, the six-year strategic partnership will develop new digital products and services that will be rolled out to Vodafone's customers globally while leveraging reliable and secure data analytic.

Facebook Board’s on Trump Decision Could Have Wider Impacts Since the day after the deadly riots on the U.S. Capitol grounds on Jan. 6, former President Trump's social media accounts have been silent — muzzled for inciting violence through the platforms' use as online megaphones. On Wednesday, his fate on Facebook, the world's largest social network, will be determined. Around 9 a.m. ET, the company's quasi-independent Oversight Board, will announce its decision. Facebook has 7 day.

Western Union's $1.2 billion revenue in Q1 was driven by cross-border transfers as remittance inflows recovered Remittance flows have begun to recover globally following the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent economic crisis. According to Western Union (WU), one of the world's largest international money transfer companies, its digital money transfer arm responsible for remittances increased by 45 percent in the first quarter of 2020 to a record $242 million. This.

Attracting and retaining of talent continues to be the primary challenge for Nigerian fintech startups Ernst and Young, a professional services firm, has released a report on the state of fintech in Nigeria in collaboration with the Fintech Association of Nigerian (FinTechNGR). According to the Nigerian FinTech Census 2020 report (PDF), the most significant challenge facing Nigerian fintech startups is attracting and retaining talent. Naturally, the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on the hiring lan.

Ensibuuko, a Ugandan Fintech, Raises $1 Million to Drive International Expansion Ensibuuko, a Ugandan fintech startup, has announced a $1 million funding round led by impact investor FCA Investments. Ensibuuko was founded in 2012 by Gerald Otim and Opio David to provide financial services to microfinance institutions more efficiently. These entities and savings communities automate their data, processes, and payments using the startup's Mobis software. According to the company, the platform i.