Garmin’s new Fenix 7 series | Image: Garmin Despite being leaked to hell and back, the Garmin Fenix 7 series was a no-show at CES 2022. That’s because Garmin decided to wait until today to separately announce its revamped outdoors … Continue reading Garmin revamps its outdoorsy Fenix 7 and Epix smartwatches
Hospitals are under tremendous pressure, struggling to manage staffing shortages that force difficult decisions. Here’s the latest on the virus. Source: New York Times Continue reading Omicron May Be Peaking in Parts of U.S., but Hospitals Are Strained
Yet more funding is finding its way to Istanbul’s gaming startups. Today, Dream Games — the casual games developer behind the hit game Royal Match — is announcing a $255 million Series C that values the startup at $2.75 billion. … Continue reading Score another win for Istanbul gaming startups: Dream Games raises $255M at a $2.75B valuation
The next big update for Fortnite brings back something old and adds something new. As fans have long expected, the snow on the battle royale island has slowly melted, revealing the return of Tilted Towers, an iconic urban area that … Continue reading Fortnite’s next update adds adorable monsters and brings back Tilted Towers
United Airlines was among those to issue a warning. | Photo by Daniel Karmann/picture alliance via Getty Images CEOs from major US airlines including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines have warned that the impending deployment … Continue reading US airlines warn of ‘catastrophic disruption’ on Wednesday due to 5G activation
In 2020, Africa50, an infrastructure financier backed by the Africa Development Bank (AfDB) Group and a good number of African governments, hosted an innovation challenge that sought affordable and reliable solutions for last-mile internet connectivity across the continent. A proposal … Continue reading Kenyan low-cost ISP Poa Internet secures $28 million in round led by AfDB-backed Africa50, plans to link region with cheap, limit-free connectivity
The slow evacuation may be part propaganda, part preparation for a conflict or part feint, Ukrainian and U.S. officials say. It could be all three. Source: New York Times Continue reading Russia Thins Out Its Embassy in Ukraine, a Possible Clue to Putin’s Next Move
The digital banking space in Africa is taking shape as neobanks on the continent grow in numbers like their global counterparts. Venture capital bet from institutional investors in this class of fintechs is massive and in the latest development from … Continue reading Finclusion raises $20M to build out credit-led neobank offerings across Africa
The quakes struck about two hours apart in a western border province along the border with Turkmenistan. Source: New York Times Continue reading Two Earthquakes in Afghanistan Kill at Least 27
The Logitech Pen doesn’t requiring pairing, thanks to its USI support. But, it won’t work on every Chromebook released. | Logitech Logitech has announced a new stylus called Pen, and it’s aimed at being the best option available for classrooms … Continue reading Logitech’s Pen is a durable stylus made for Chromebooks in the classroom
