It’s only been a little while since Elon Musk bought Twitter, but there has been more than enough drama and turmoil at the social media site to make people flock to alternatives. Though Mastodon and Cohost seemed to be popular options for those looking for a Twitter replacement, a (somewhat) new possibility popped up out…
Decentralized identity startups are having a moment as investors seek the next generation of killer applications in web3, even in times of market volatility. Blockchain-based identity systems, they argue, are the portal to user-facing applications in the decentralized land, whether the piece of identity is used to send tokens or showcase a gamer’s achievement. Entrepreneurs…
Gungrave G.O.R.E. MSRP $49.99 “Gungrave G.O.R.E delivers on the run-and-gun, stylish action with a modern PS2-like coat of paint that you’ll either love or hate.” Pros An authentic PS2 throwback Strong action Expansive move list Great scenery Cons Some ugly visuals Very basic story Mechanics lack fine-tuning Rough difficulty spikes I imagined that Gungrave G.O.R.E…
The logic behind many fintech companies’ automated decisions — decisions that determine whether a customer is approved for a credit line, for example — is hard-coded into their app’s backend. This means that if a head of credit, for example, wants to make a change to the lending criteria, they have to raise a ticket…
Leta, a Kenyan B2B supply chain and logistics SaaS provider launched last year to optimize fleet management, is looking for growth opportunities in West Africa, even as it scales operations in its existing five markets. Leta’s proprietary route and load optimization technology is designed to boost efficiency in the delivery of goods to customers, and…
A lot has been made of Twitter’s shrinking workforce, which is reportedly down to 2,300 people down from the 7,500 employed by the company when new owner Elon Musk took control. While we posited that the newest wave of departures was part of Musk’s master plan to shrink down the company, many worry about the…
Benefits are one of the great oxymorons of full-time employment: the name implies help and advantages, but in a lot of cases, it’s hard to know what perks and rewards you might have available to you, much less use them on a regular basis. Now, a startup called Cobee that’s built a platform and app…
On November 14, Nestcoinone of the startups leading crypto and web3 efforts in Africa, announced that it was laying off several employees. At least 30 employees across various departments were let go, while those who were left at the company had their salaries slashed by as much as 40%, according to people familiar with the…
Gamers who are excited to take advantage of the enormous savings from this year’s Black Friday PlayStation deals don’t have to wait any longer, as retailers like Walmart have already starting rolling out their offers for the shopping holiday. Whether you’re planning to buy a PlayStation 5, a PlayStation 4, or any accessories and games…