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Tech Firm Founders Debut VC Fund for Africa’s Next Unicorns
Tech Firm Founders Debut VC Fund for Africa’s Next Unicorns
January 31, 2022  |  International

The founders of companies like Klarna and Skype, among others, are rolling out a new $200 million venture capital fund to find new unicorns in...

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Deep Dive: How Subscription Services Retain Customers By Hitting Pause
Deep Dive: How Subscription Services Retain Customers By Hitting Pause
September 18, 2020  |  Subscription Commerce

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has had a plethora of effects in addition to its devastating impact on public health, including setting in motion an economic...

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Coronavirus Cases Surpass 1,000 in Japan; Amazon Office Worker Confirmed Case
Coronavirus Cases Surpass 1,000 in Japan; Amazon Office Worker Confirmed Case
March 04, 2020  |  International

The coronavirus could have wide-reaching effects on eCommerce, sporting events, travel, technology, and the economy as a whole. Here are the latest updates on the...

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UAE May Allow WhatsApp VoIP
UAE May Allow WhatsApp VoIP
November 07, 2019  |  Mobile Applications

A source has revealed that the UAE may lift its ban on WhatsApp calls. Most Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services — including Skype, FaceTime...

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Alexa Calls On Skype
Alexa Calls On Skype
November 20, 2018  |  Alexa

Microsoft has revealed that online voice-calling service Skype is now available on Amazon’s Alexa-powered Echo smart speakers. “With Skype on your Alexa-enabled device, you can...

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UK Startup Delivers Goods On Demand Via Robots
UK Startup Delivers Goods On Demand Via Robots
November 01, 2018  |  Delivery

A U.K.-based startup has launched delivery by robot in a southern England town. According to reports, autonomous robot startup Starship Technologies is now available for...

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Siri Can Share Messages From Third-Party Apps On Locked Phones
Siri Can Share Messages From Third-Party Apps On Locked Phones
March 21, 2018  |  Apple

When iOS 11 debuted, Apple allowed iPhone users to have more privacy by letting them hide notifications on their lock screen until they unlocked their...

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Nintendo And PayPal Partner To Enable Switch Purchases
Nintendo And PayPal Partner To Enable Switch Purchases
August 23, 2017  |  Payment Methods

Nintendo is partnering with digital payments company PayPal, enabling customers to use PayPal to make purchases on the Nintendo Switch and its website. According to...

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PayPal And Skype Team On Mobile Payments
PayPal And Skype Team On Mobile Payments
August 03, 2017  |  Mobile Payments

PayPal, the online payment company that has been striking a flurry of deals in recent weeks, has teamed with Microsoft to enable money transfers in...

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