Author: Zach_Wilson
The evolution of data privacy
As we enter the new decade, data privacy has become a top business priority. The nonstop revelations about social media data usage, the introduction of new legislation such as the GDPR and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and a more alert consumer base change how companies have to manage…
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Nokia may launch its first foldable phone by the end of the year
Samsung, Huawei and Motorola are all experimenting with foldable phone technology alongside some other manufacturers, and the latest rumor suggests the next to join the fray may be Nokia. Nokia, a brand now owned by HMD Global, is said to be working on its first foldable phone at the moment,…
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Persona raises $17.5M for an identify verification platform the goes beyond user IDs and passwords
The rising number of data breaches based on leaked passwords have revealed the holes in simple password and memorable-information-based verification systems. Today a startup called Persona, which has built a platform to make it easier for organisations to implement more watertight methods based on third-party documentation and more to verify…
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Shipamax scores $7M Series A to digitise the logistics back-office
Shipamax, the London-based startup and YC graduate that is helping freight forwarders and other logistics companies automate their back-office processes, has raised $7 million. Leading the round is Mosaic Ventures, with participation from Crane Venture Partners, Y Combinator, and other existing investors. Shipamax says it will use the funding to…
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You can now get support direct from Google with the #AndroidHelp hashtag
Google has launched a new service to help Android users struggling with their phones via Twitter. Simply tweet your question with the hashtag #AndroidHelp and a member of Google’s support team will reply with the answer through the official @Android account. It should be a handy tool whether you’re the…
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Instacart gets into ready-to-eat food deliveries with build your own sub service
Grocery picking service Instacart is dabbling with on-demand food delivery, announcing the launch in Florida of a pre-made meals delivery option that shoppers can tag onto a bigger supermarket order. It’s partnering with US supermarket chain Publix for the initial launch of Instacart Meals — offering what it dubs a…
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