A new study introduces a user preference mining algorithm that leverages data mining and social behavior analysis to bolster brand building efforts. This innovative approach aims to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in understanding and engaging with their consumer base more effectively.A new study introduces a user preference mining algorithm that leverages data mining and social behavior analysis to bolster brand building efforts. This innovative approach aims to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in understanding and engaging with their consumer base more effectively.[#item_full_content]
Backscatter communication (BackCom) is a promising low-power method for the widespread adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, where connected devices reflect and modulate existing signals by altering their load impedance, rather than generating signals themselves.Backscatter communication (BackCom) is a promising low-power method for the widespread adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, where connected devices reflect and modulate existing signals by altering their load impedance, rather than generating signals themselves.Telecom[#item_full_content]
Chatbots powered by artificial intelligence (AI) can pass a cybersecurity exam, but don’t rely on them for complete protection.Chatbots powered by artificial intelligence (AI) can pass a cybersecurity exam, but don’t rely on them for complete protection.Security[#item_full_content]
Humane execs leave company to found AI fact-checking startup
Infactory is a kind of fact-checking search engine that will be focused exclusively on data at launch.
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Infactory is a kind of fact-checking search engine that will be focused exclusively on data at launch.
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With $6M in seed funding, Enso plans to bring AI agents to SMBs
Running a small business means doing more with less. AI agents can help, but building custom agents for specific workflows remains challenging, even with today’s low-code/no-code tools. The idea behind Enso — which is came out of stealth by announcing a $6 million seed funding round Tuesday — is to give small and medium-sized businesses […]
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Running a small business means doing more with less. AI agents can help, but building custom agents for specific workflows remains challenging, even with today’s low-code/no-code tools. The idea behind Enso — which is came out of stealth by announcing a $6 million seed funding round Tuesday — is to give small and medium-sized businesses
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Nala to use $40M Series A to build B2B payments platform, scale remittance services
Nala, a remittance startup that is now widening its portfolio through a new B2B payments platform, has raised $40 million equity in a rare deal that becomes one of the largest Series A transactions in Africa. The oversubscribed round was led by San Francisco-based VC firm Acrew Capital, with participation from DST Global, Norrsken22, HOF Capital, […]
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Nala, a remittance startup that is now widening its portfolio through a new B2B payments platform, has raised $40 million equity in a rare deal that becomes one of the largest Series A transactions in Africa. The oversubscribed round was led by San Francisco-based VC firm Acrew Capital, with participation from DST Global, Norrsken22, HOF Capital,
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Byway is using AI to help travelers slow down and take the scenic route
Solo founder Cat Jones took the plunge on setting up a travel business right around the time the pandemic was hitting Europe in March 2020. Fast forward to summer 2024 and her curated package tour business, Byway, is announcing close of an oversubscribed £5.04 million Series A round (around $6.4M at current exchange rates). Jones’ […]
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Solo founder Cat Jones took the plunge on setting up a travel business right around the time the pandemic was hitting Europe in March 2020. Fast forward to summer 2024 and her curated package tour business, Byway, is announcing close of an oversubscribed £5.04 million Series A round (around $6.4M at current exchange rates). Jones’
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Small teams—no matter the project they are working on—are constantly sharing information with each other about goals, obstacles and next steps. By talking through options, the group builds a shared understanding of the work. It’s a complicated and decidedly human process that can get messy quickly if one member is not paying attention or simply misunderstands a key point and fails to clarify it while the group pushes forward.Small teams—no matter the project they are working on—are constantly sharing information with each other about goals, obstacles and next steps. By talking through options, the group builds a shared understanding of the work. It’s a complicated and decidedly human process that can get messy quickly if one member is not paying attention or simply misunderstands a key point and fails to clarify it while the group pushes forward.[#item_full_content]
Small teams—no matter the project they are working on—are constantly sharing information with each other about goals, obstacles and next steps. By talking through options, the group builds a shared understanding of the work. It’s a complicated and decidedly human process that can get messy quickly if one member is not paying attention or simply misunderstands a key point and fails to clarify it while the group pushes forward.Small teams—no matter the project they are working on—are constantly sharing information with each other about goals, obstacles and next steps. By talking through options, the group builds a shared understanding of the work. It’s a complicated and decidedly human process that can get messy quickly if one member is not paying attention or simply misunderstands a key point and fails to clarify it while the group pushes forward.Computer Sciences[#item_full_content]
Valuations of startups have quietly rebounded to all-time highs. Some investors say the slump is over.
Generative AI businesses aside, the last couple of years have been relatively difficult for venture-backed companies. Very few startups were able to raise funding at prices that exceeded their previous valuations. Now, approximately two years after the venture slump began in early 2022, some investors, like IVP general partner Tom Loverro, are saying that the […]
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Generative AI businesses aside, the last couple of years have been relatively difficult for venture-backed companies. Very few startups were able to raise funding at prices that exceeded their previous valuations. Now, approximately two years after the venture slump began in early 2022, some investors, like IVP general partner Tom Loverro, are saying that the
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