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What is Microsoft Windows 10 or 11 in S Mode? When Microsoft first announced the Surface Laptop, it was equipped with a new version of the Windows 10 operating system called Windows 10 S. While 2018's Surface Laptop 2 lacked it, some other new PCs, particularly those powered by ARM, do - but what is it? Now referred to as Windows 10 (or Windows 11) in S Mode, determining whether you have it or not can be challenging. The important thing to remember is that when using Windows 10 in S Mode, yo.

Telecom operators are trapped in Africa’s internet shutdowns: Can they fight back? According to a statement from the local MTN subsidiary, Eswatini ended its internet blackout last Thursday. From June 29, access to all social media and online platforms was restricted in the country. “After carefully assessing the directive and in accordance with its licence conditions and the Group's digital human rights due diligence framework, MTN Eswatini implemented the directive,” MTN Gr.

VU raises $12 million to eliminate friction associated with cybersecurity in digital experiences Soon, individuals will no longer be required to provide a fingerprint or a driver license to establish their identity — if VU has its way. The Argentina-based fraud and identity Protection Company announced Monday that it has raised $12 million in Series B funding from investors including software developer Globant, Agrega Partners, NXTP Ventures, Bridge One, the IDB Lab, and Telefónic.

Dovetail Ventures, the venture capital firm that has advised startups such as Afterpay, is raising a new fund Dovetail is a full-service venture studio with offices in Sydney and Auckland that works closely with founders who have a great idea but lack technical expertise. Dovetail assists them in establishing businesses from the ground up, positioning them for growth and additional funding. Dovetail was founded in 2014 and its success stories include Afterpay, a unicorn based in Melbourne that .

Gembah secures $11 million in funding to democratize product innovation The mission statement of Gembah is deceptively straightforward. According to the Austin-based company, it aims to "democratize product innovation" by significantly lowering the barriers to entry for new product development. At the very least, it is comparable to the numerous startup initiatives that have emerged over the last decade, ranging from crowdfunding to additive manufacturing. The company's product is a platform/m.

Apple iPad mini 6 (2021) release date, rumours, features, and specifications  Apple's iPad mini was updated with new internals for the fifth generation of the 7.9-inch tablet in 2019, but the design remained unchanged, meaning it hasn't received a visual refresh in over six years. There are numerous rumours indicating that a new iPad mini is in the works, and it appears as though we may finally see a design update as well. Here's everything we've learned so far about the Apple iPad mini .

Richard Branson reaches space on Virgin Galactic flight Sir Richard Branson achieved his dream of reaching space after nearly 17 years of development and over a billion dollars invested in Virgin Galactic. Branson described the spaceflight, speaking from the spacecraft's cabin, as a "once-in-a-lifetime experience." “I've been dreaming of this moment since I was a child, and nothing prepares you for the view of the Earth from space,” Branson said following the landing. On Sunday, .

GetEquity, a venture capital firm, has raised $100,000 in a pre-seed round to launch its startup funding platform Lagos-based GetEquity, a venture capital startup, has raised an undisclosed pre-seed round to fund the launch of its startup funding platform in Africa and emerging markets. GreenHouse Capital led the round, which was also supported by several other investors. The exact amount of funding raised during the round has not been disclosed, but the company has stated that it is in the si.

Babajide Duroshola joins M-KOPA as Country Manager to spearhead the company's expansion in Nigeria M-Kopa, a financial technology company based in Kenya, has expanded into Nigeria and appointed Babajide Duroshola, the former CEO of Safeboda, as the new Country Manager to lead its team. Earlier this year, the company conducted a pilot test in Nigeria of its solar systems and smartphone financing options and saw a significant adoption rate. Mayur Patel, M-Chief KOPA's Commercial Officer, stated.

YouTube finally launches its short video service, YouTube Shorts, in Nigeria YouTube Shorts, the company's short-form video service, has launched in Nigeria. Following its initial announcement in September 2020, YouTube expanded its availability to over 100 countries. Nigerian users will be able to access the beta version of the service on Wednesday, July 14. YouTube Shorts enables anyone to reach a new audience using only their smartphone and the Shorts camera. Nigerian YouTube users now have.