Amazon announced today the launch of an AI-powered shopping assistant it’s calling Rufus that’s been trained on the e-commerce giant’s product catalog as well as information from around the web. The company says the new tool will launch to a subset of U.S. customers in beta, starting today, before expanding to more users in the […]
The mobile regulatory landscape is changing at an inconvenient time for Apple
The prospect of losing billions in revenue is never good news, even if you are Apple Alex Wilhelm Anna Heim 8 hours TechCrunch primarily covers the startup world, but we keep at least one eye on big tech at all times. And there’s perhaps no story more interesting in the world of technology giants than […]
Crowdfunding a cleaner power solution for mobile businesses
Welcome back to Found, where we get the stories behind the startups. This week Becca and Dom are joined by James Wagoner, the co-founder and CEO of Joule Case, a startup that is creating a cleaner alternative to diesel generators. Wagoner talked about his journey to launching the company after the first company he and […]
Report: Cryptocurrency Can Potentially Complement Mobile Money Argues Kenyan Banker
The CEO of one of Kenya’s biggest lenders has argued there is a possibility cryptocurrencies will complement mobile money in Africa but first, there is a need to convince regulators of their benefits. African Regulators’ Stance on Crypto Cryptocurrencies can potentially complement mobile money in Africa if regulators on the continent are made to change […]
South African Mobile Network Operator MTN Buys Land in the Metaverse
Mobile network operator MTN recently staked claim to its status as one of the first South African companies to enter the metaverse, after it purchased 144 plots of digital land in the virtual world Ubuntuland for an undisclosed amount. MTN Seeks to ‘Amplify Consumers’ Digital Experiences’ South Africa’s mobile network operator, MTN, recently bought 144 […]