Hands-On: Ultrawings 2 Could Be The Flight ‘Simulator’ VR Really Needs
Chris Stockman has a secret. Or at least, he should have one. When I sit down to talk with the Studio Director of Bit Planet Games about the upcoming Ultrawings … Read More
No-code AI: Former Microsoft and Salesforce execs reveal new ‘machine teaching’ startup Intelus
Intelus CEO and co-founder Patrice Simard previously led Microsoft’s Machine Teaching Group. (Intelus Photo) Machine learning is the common basis for modern artificial intelligence, using large amounts of data to … Read More
Biden Administration Unveils Plan to Focus on ‘Prosecutions of Criminal Misuses of Cryptocurrency’
The Biden-Harris administration has unveiled its strategy on “countering corruption.” It includes utilizing the government’s newly established task force, the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team, to focus on “complex investigations and … Read More
The Future of Cyber Attacks
The need for cybersecurity has existed ever since the emergence of the first computer virus. The ‘creeper virus’ was created in 1971 and could duplicate itself across computers. Also, the … Read More
Project Caliper: the journey of prototyping optimal controllers for VR
Today is a special day in Italy when families prepare the Christmas Tree, so I decided to publish a very special post that is a big gift to the whole … Read More
Speech Recognition And Experimental Spatial Anchors Now Available To Quest Developers
Developers can now add Meta’s speech recognition to Oculus Store & App Lab apps, and can experiment with mixed reality spatial anchors. Voice SDK & Spatial Anchors were both announced … Read More
Passbase gets $10M as it refocuses its ID verification tools on crypto
Digital identity startup Passbase, which offers SDKs for running remote identity checks, has raised $10 million in Series A funding as it dials up attention on crypto compliance — touting … Read More
University of Washington’s CoMotion incubator partners with T-Mobile to provide startups with 5G
T-Mobile is equipping the University of Washington’s CoMotion Labs with a new 5G network to help entrepreneurs build products and services using next-generation connectivity. CoMotion Labs, part of the university’s … Read More
Synthesia raises $50M to leverage synthetic avatars for corporate training and more
Synthesia, a startup using AI to create synthetic videos, is walking a fine, but thus far prosperous, line between being creepy and being pretty freakin’ cool. Today, it announced the … Read More
Meditation App Maloka Releases Dec 14 For Quest, Neil deGrasse Tyson Joins
The mediation app Maloka is set for a full Oculus Store release for Meta Quest headsets on December 14, with the renowned scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson joining the experience as … Read More
How AI is Transforming Employee Training
Artificial Intelligence is known as a constructive disruptive technology; it has disrupted the Tech-World for good. Today, AI has revolutionized almost all sectors and industry domains due to its practical … Read More
NewtonX secures $32M to power your next business decision
Everyday business decisions require data and are often questions someone has already asked and had answered. However, where all of that knowledge lives is not always accessible if you aren’t … Read More
HelloHero raises $7.7M seed round for an online ‘healthcare system’ for kids’ therapy
In a field that ranges from text therapy and AI chat bots, to guided meditation, some mental health startups are pursuing a different niche: therapy for kids. And kids only. … Read More
India to Impose Ban on Crypto Payments, Deadline for Declaring Crypto Assets, KYC Rules: Report
The Indian government has reportedly proposed banning the use of cryptocurrency for payments and setting a deadline for investors to declare their crypto holdings. Violators may be arrested without a … Read More
AWS outage takes down Coinbase, Netflix, Disney+
Amazon Web Services (AWS) suffered an outage on December 7 that knocked out a number of websites and services, including Coinbase, Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon’s own e-commerce site. AWS’ website … Read More
‘After the Fall’ Review – VR’s Best Stab at ‘Left 4 Dead’
After the Fall is a four-player co-op shooter that, like Valve’s Left 4 Dead series, pits you against hordes of zombies across a handful of linear levels, all of which are characteristically … Read More
The First Nft Meme Project That Is Dedicated To The Cutest Cat On The Internet
SnoopyBabe helps homeless cats and endangered species from the Red Book, as well as rewards its holders. Recently, there have been many meme coins that are dedicated to various breeds … Read More
LetsExchange Extends Its Crypto Swap Ecosystem With New Tools and Partnerships
Cryptocurrency exchange service LetsExchange has expanded its B2B toolset to facilitate the global spread of instant crypto swap functionality across numerous platforms. This ecosystem enables crypto users to exchange their … Read More
“Bitcoin Doesn’t Appeal To Me, Blockchain Does,” — Goldman Sachs CEO Tells Why ‘BTC Isn’t The Key Thing’
Goldman Sachs’ CEO David Solomon says that he is not a fan of cryptocurrencies but adores the technology behind them. Speaking to CNBC on Tuesday, David disclosed his admiration for … Read More
Members of the SimpleSwap Affiliate Program get BTC & the most advanced features
SimpleSwap, an instant cryptocurrency exchange, has updated its Affiliate Program to provide partners with more options and tools that help to earn BTC. Members of the Affiliate Program get the … Read More
Why DAO-based Funding Could Solve the Centralization Dilemma
Even before the year is finished, it’s already clear that 2021 is a blockbuster year for startup funding. According to Crunchbase, by the third quarter of this year, investors had … Read More
Firing 900 Staff Via Zoom Isn’t The Biggest Mistake This Founder Made
Vishal Garg is the case study for what not to do when you’re a leader Continue reading on Entrepreneur’s Handbook » Read More
Greddy Gramps Go Centerstage At Proof Of Fusion Event In Abu Dhabi
Internationally acclaimed NFT project to present an artwork combining a unique set of real-world utility at crypto & NFT conference in Abu Dhabi on December 10th. One week after their … Read More
$11 Billion Added to Stablecoin Economy in 10 Days, UST and OUSD Issuance Swells
During the last week of November, the stablecoin economy had crossed the $150 billion mark for the first time with tether and usd coin dominating the pack. In a mere … Read More
The Biggest Opportunities for Crypto in Gaming
Cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology are two of the most revolutionary concepts in the world at the moment. Both have been able to disrupt entire industries, changing the way processes are … Read More
What really happened with Cyber Week 2021? Analyzing the trends of the year’s biggest shopping week
Supply chain chaos did not deter holiday shoppers during Cyber Week, but it did shift shopping patterns and a few long-lived holiday shopping traditions. Black Thursday disappeared… In recent years … Read More
Afero raises $50M Series C for its security-focused IoT platform
With the Samsara IPO heading toward pricing, it’s a good moment to spend a little more time digging into the IoT market. There’s a lot more going on than merely … Read More
Accounts payable automation startup Tipalti raises $270M, quadruples valuation to $8.3B
Tipalti, once a fintech unicorn, is now nearing decacorn status. The company, which automates accounts payables for mid-market companies, announced today that it has raised $270 million in a Series … Read More
Another Unnamed Investor Offers to Bail Out Collapsed South Africa Crypto Firm
A new unnamed investor has offered to bail out Africrypt, the collapsed South Africa-based crypto investment company, with $5 million. The offer, which does not require criminal charges against Africrypt … Read More
How to Deliver a Killer Pitch That Hook Investors From the Start
Follow Airbnb’s example with a simple problem and solution Continue reading on Entrepreneur’s Handbook » Read More
Intellihot stokes a more efficient fire under your office boilers
Founded in 2009, Intellihot has been on a mission to make commercial buildings more efficient, by improving the cost and physical footprint of keeping building H2O nice and toasty. The … Read More
Quinio jumps into world of e-commerce aggregators with $20M seed
A new company is entering the crowded e-commerce aggregator space to acquire and scale high-performing Latin American brands selling on MercadoLibre, Shopify or Amazon. Quinio, a Mexico-based company, announced today … Read More
Scality’s 2022 forecast: Storage solutions get AI/MLOps upgrade, enhanced ransomware protection
London, UK. 7 December 2021 – Scality announced its data storage predictions for 2022, coming off a year when ransomware attacks have exploded, skills shortages remain, and cloud adoption continues. This year’s … Read More
Gazzlers: An On-Rails, Cooperative VR Shooter Coming To Early Access In 2022
Gazzlers is an upcoming on-rails cooperative VR shooter, set to release in Early Access on Steam for PC VR next year and other platforms in 2023. With support for up … Read More
Cryptocurrency Exchange Huobi Global to Leave China This Month
Digital asset exchange Huobi Global has revealed its intention to exit the Chinese Market. The crypto trading platform with Chinese roots said it will stop processing transactions for existing users … Read More
Virtana free tier offering lets enterprises experience simplified hybrid cloud optimisation at no cost
Virtana announced the immediate availability of a free version of Virtana Optimize, its cloud optimisation solution. The Free Tier offering complements the Premium version of Virtana Optimize, allowing for frictionless customer … Read More
Opontia gets $42M to buy more e-commerce brands in Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa
E-commerce roll-up play Opontia launched in June, raising $20 million in debt and equity to acquire older, small e-commerce brands in the Middle East and Africa. Today, the company confirmed … Read More
Tron Masters the Metaverse, Builds the 1st Ecological Complex on Cryptovoxels
Tron Foundation has partnered with digital real estate platform MetaEstate to develop an ecological complex. It will house the headquarters of the foundation, which is behind the development of the … Read More
Are NFTs the Future of KYC in Crypto?
Over recent years, cryptocurrencies have undergone a remarkable transition, moving from being the “wild west” of the financial world to a legitimate asset and means of payment for millions of … Read More
Top Ecologist Expresses Concern Over El Salvador’s Bitcoin Mining Plans With Geothermal Energy
A top environmentalist has cast aspersions on El Salvador’s ambitions to mine Bitcoin with cryptocurrencies. The expert warns of grave dangers associated with the country’s reliance on volcanic energy. President … Read More
Mind Music Finance Announces Mind Week, Plans To Bring 6 Mega Events Together
Mind Music Finance, the world’s first music record label that is powered by the community through cryptocurrency, has announced a mega mind week to raise awareness around mental wellness. Mind … Read More
8 Ways to Inspire a Virtual Team
Thanks to technology, the traditional workplace has become a relic of the past. We no longer need to hire qualified individuals who are in the proximity of our business. We … Read More
Microsoft Launches Cybersecurity Skilling Program in India
Microsoft on Tuesday officially announced a cybersecurity skilling programme that aims to skill more than 1 lakh people in India by next year. The program is designed to give learners … Read More
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon Believes Blockchain Is More Important Than Bitcoin
David Solomon, CEO of Goldman Sachs, one of the leading banking institutions in the world, has stated his opinion on the bitcoin vs blockchain dilemma. To Solomon, bitcoin is not … Read More
Bank For International Settlements Warns Of Grave Dangers Over Growth Of Cryptocurrencies
The BIS has drawn the attention of investors to the dangers affiliated with the growing field of cryptocurrencies. DeFi in particular was the focal point of the warning by the … Read More
Hackers Use Compromised Google Cloud Accounts for Cryptocurrency Mining
Google alerted its users that attackers were compromising Google Cloud Platform (GCP) accounts to perform cryptocurrency mining. While cloud customers continue to face a variety of threats across applications and … Read More
Nigeria’s digital payroll platform Bento expands to Kenya, Rwanda and Ghana, to enter six other African markets in 2022
Bento, Nigeria’s digital payroll and human resource management platform is expanding to Ghana, Kenya and Rwanda with plans to set up operations in six other markets in Africa over the … Read More
Buy Christmas Presents From Top Brands With Over 100 Cryptocurrencies on Coinsbee
Coinsbee is a platform for buying gift cards with more than 100 cryptos, from all your favourite brands and shops, as well as get payment cards and top-ups. This holiday … Read More
Advantech signs strategic AIoT agreement with Dutch systems integrator HPS Industrial
Eindhoven, 7th December 2021 – Advantech, a global provider of IoT systems and embedded platforms, has announced a new co-operation agreement with a Netherlands-based provider of the assembly, construction and configuration … Read More
4DX Ventures and Flutterwave back Francophone Africa’s CinetPay in $2.4M round
CinetPay, a payment gateway that allows e-merchants and merchants to accept mobile money and other forms of payments in Francophone Africa, has secured $2.4 million in seed funding. Pan-African venture … Read More