UNESCO AI initiatives driving sustainable development in Africa
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 by Trey Abbe
Artificial intelligence in Africa is often framed through big promises and global headlines, but the most important work is happening at a much more practical level. Across the continent, developers, educators, and institutions are focusing on what actually makes systems useful: reliable data, resilient infrastructure, and tools that fit local constraints. This is not a...
OpenManus launches Atoms
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 by Brittany Hainzinger
The VC-backed AI coding startup OpenManus is launching Atoms, a next-gen business team - that they say is a new product representing a milestone towards building the AI economy, as the brand-new narrative revolutionises how AI works for entrepreneurs.
Atoms is the first AI team that autonomously builds, launches, and grows real businesses, not just repos, withou...
Rizon launches stablecoin app
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 by Brittany Hainzinger
Rizon, a fintech startup founded by Lithuanian entrepreneurs Ignas Survila and Laurynas Jokubaitis, has introduced a stablecoin app designed to simplify the use of digital dollars worldwide. The app, which is available in 110 countries, enables users to spend USDC and USDT through Visa-backed payment cards, Apple Pay, and ATMs while maintaining a non-custodial architect...
Hackers steal cryptocurrency using fake job offers report reveals
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 by Trey Abbe
A recent investigation reveals that North Korean hacking groups are using elaborate fake job offers to steal cryptocurrency from blockchain professionals and investors. The scams, identified in a joint report by cybersecurity firms SentinelOne and Validin, include posing as recruiters for major crypto companies and directing applicants to download malicious software or ...
GitHub CEO to step down
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 by Austin Harris
GitHub recently announced that Chief Executive Officer Thomas Dohmke will step down at the end of 2025 to pursue a new entrepreneurial venture. Dohmke, who joined GitHub following the sale of his startup to Microsoft over a decade ago, has led the company through a transformative era marked by rapid AI innovation, record user growth, and global platform expansion.
Gi...
2025 Swift Student Challenge winners
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 by Brittany Hainzinger
Apple recently spotlighted four young developers among the 350 global winners of its 2025 Swift Student Challenge, an initiative that empowers students to explore the power of coding through creative app playgrounds. Representing the next generation of innovation and driven by personal experiences and local challenges, the selected Distinguished Winners - Taiki Hamamoto...
EazyPostcard lets you write to global leaders
Saturday, July 12, 2025 by Brittany Hainzinger
EazyPostCard, the new French platform for sending digital postcards, has officially launched worldwide. Created by renowned French entrepreneur Mathieu Burthey, this innovative service combines the emotion of physical postcards with the convenience of digital technology.
EazyPostcard lets you write to global leaders: Reinventing the traditional postcard
EazyPostCa...
Google Cloud and Somnia bring AI to gaming and game development
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 by Austin Harris
Somnia, the high-performance Layer 1 blockchain supported by a $270m fund and designed for reactive, fully on-chain applications in gaming and entertainment, recently announced a collaboration with Google Cloud.
This collaboration integrates Google Cloud's sophisticated technical infrastructure, AI agent development platform and frameworks, and robust security fe...
WWDC 2025 returns June 9
Monday, April 21, 2025 by Richard Harris
Apple recently announced it will host its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) online from June 9 to 13, 2025. Developers and students will also have the opportunity to celebrate in person during a special event at Apple Park on June 9.
Available for free to all developers, WWDC25 will spotlight the latest advancements in Apple software. As part of Apple&rsq...
Developers Alliance announces new board chair
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 by Brittany Hainzinger
The Developers Alliance announced Jake Ward will chair a new board of directors tasked with addressing the mounting public policy challenges facing application developers. Ward co-founded the Alliance in 2012, leaving in 2017 to found developer-focused management platform Data Protocol.
"I’m excited to return to the Developers Alliance at this critical tim...
Swift Student Challenge 2025 announced by Apple
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 by Richard Harris
Apple is excited to introduce the Swift Student Challenge, a program dedicated to empowering the next generation of developers, creators, and entrepreneurs. This initiative has allowed thousands of student developers to exhibit their creativity and coding skills through app playgrounds while acquiring valuable real-world experience that can benefit their future careers....
AI social media management assistant Hookle
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 by Brittany Hainzinger
Hookle, the AI-powered social media assistant, has introduced a comprehensive AI-driven social media app designed to simplify and democratize marketing for micro businesses. The app manages a micro business's entire social media process, utilizing AI at every step - from easy account setup and content creation to posting and performance analysis - all in one place, ...
Top crypto unicorns in 2024
Friday, August 2, 2024 by Austin Harris
The number of unicorns, or privately held startups with a valuation of $1 billion or more, has been growing over the past few years, reshaping our understanding of success, innovation, and entrepreneurship. With four recent newcomers in 2024, cryptocurrency companies are some of the youngest members of the exclusive club. Using data from the business analytics platform ...
UTIX NFT tickets for Blockchain Colombia 2024 released
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 by Richard Harris
UTIX, the blockchain-powered e-ticketing platform, proudly announces its exclusive NFT tickets for Blockchain Colombia 2024. This event will bring together leaders and innovators in the Latam web3 ecosystem, offering a unique experience of learning, inspiration, and networking. Topics include Blockchain, Crypto, Trading, DeFi, Smart Contracts, Web3 Entrepreneurship, NFT...
Apple interviews app creators
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 by Austin Harris
Around the world, developers are building apps that break down barriers across gender, race, socioeconomic status, language, and physical ability.
In celebration of Entrepreneur Camp’s fifth anniversary, Apple spoke with alumni app creators whose apps are shaking things up in education, fitness, and mental health. All three women have participated in the immers...
Apple Swift Student Challenge winners for 2024
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 by Austin Harris
Apple’s annual Swift Student Challenge recognizes the best in student coding, and this year, it has added a new category to its ranks. Out of 350 winning submissions, 50 students have been named Distinguished Winners for building app playgrounds that stand out for their innovation, creativity, social impact, or inclusivity. These 50 students have been invited to a...
AI agents from Proofs streamline API processes
Monday, July 22, 2024 by Austin Harris
Proofs, which uses AI agents to dramatically accelerate the proof-of-concept phase in software sales, has raised $2.6 million in pre-seed financing. The round was led by Earlybird Digital East Fund with support from Expeditions Fund, Step Function Ventures, RTP Global, and a number of prominent angel investors. From today, customers can sign up to a private onboarding w...
LEO satellite connectivity simplified by Skynopy
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 by Austin Harris
Skynopy recently announced that its fundraising of $3.1M closed in only 3 weeks, just months after its creation. This funding round was supported by a pool of investors, including the pan-European fund Heartcore Capital, Kima Ventures, Better Angle, and BPI France, alongside well-known entrepreneurs like Thibaud Elziere (e-founders, Hexa) and Yohann...
TRON HTX DAO Hong Kong Meetup 2024
Monday, April 15, 2024 by Richard Harris
On April 9, the TRON x HTX DAO: Hong Kong Meetup 2024 event, hosted by TRON and co-organized by HTX DAO, took place in Hong Kong with great success. This bustling event brought together the brightest minds of the HTX DAO ecosystem: project leaders, committee members, and influential KOLs. Their energy was palpable as they delivered speeches delving into the future of HT...
Critical minerals tech hub S&T could land $40M in funding
Tuesday, January 2, 2024 by Richard Harris
As one of the nation's 31 Tech Hubs, the Critical Minerals and Materials for Advanced Energy Tech Hub, led by Missouri University of Science and Technology, will soon be considered for a range of $40 million to $70 million in federal funding.
The university is currently hosting workshops to strategize on how to make the strongest case possible.
"At our re...
Project Planet Young Entreprenuer competition opens
Friday, October 27, 2023 by Brittany Hainzinger
Speedemissions, Inc. retail brand emissions testing and safety inspections company, operating nineteen stores in the Atlanta and St. Louis markets, has announced that it is now accepting formal written contributions to its Project Planet Young Entrepreneur competition.
Speedemissions, Inc. is now accepting contributions from Pace University students, a...
What Threads from Meta can teach developers about app marketing
Thursday, July 6, 2023 by Austin Harris
In the landscape of mobile applications, every new launch presents an opportunity to learn valuable lessons about app marketing and user engagement. Mark Zuckerberg, has achieved overnight success with the launch of the Threads app. The highly popular app is intertwined with Instagram and offers users a new way to message and network with friends and family.&n...
Internet advertising continues to grow believe it or not
Thursday, February 23, 2023 by Richard Harris
Astute Analytica has found that internet advertising remains the largest and most rapidly growing sector in the digital marketing industry, reporting nearly $476.46 billion in revenue in 2022. According to their research, mobile advertising accounts for the largest portion of digital advertising spend, making up nearly half of the total revenue. Moreover, the study high...
Digital twins will aid developers in 2023
Tuesday, January 24, 2023 by Richard Harris
Dr. William Bain is the founder and CEO of ScaleOut Software, which develops software products to provide operational intelligence for live systems using scalable, in-memory computing. Bill earned a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Rice University. Over a 40-year career focused on parallel computing, he has contributed to advancements at Bell Labs Research, Intel, a...
Communication trends and predictions for 2023 from SendBird
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 by Richard Harris
As Twitter morphs around Elon Musk’s vision and Meta dives deeper into the Metaverse, businesses are reconsidering how they want to communicate with their customers. In 2023, we’ll see not only more companies but a wider variety of companies take a page from WhatsApp, Line, and WeChat as they bring the community and dynamic conversations into their own apps....
Why leaders should not fear layoffs in 2023
Friday, January 13, 2023 by Richard Harris
Peter Pezaris from New Relic discusses his predictions for 2023, including why leaders should not fear layoffs, why we will see renewed investments by the end of 2023, how FOMO will unleash venture capital funding, and why founders should foster a network of VC insiders and entrepreneurs to get insights and perspectives.
Leaders should not fear layoffs
"Entre...
Unicorn Academy AR education platform from STTE
Tuesday, December 27, 2022 by Brittany Hainzinger
Success Through Technology Education (STTE) Foundation and Geenee AR, has announced the launch of Unicorn Academy, the first-ever augmented reality (AR) education program focused on advancing youth entrepreneurship.
Unicorn Academy is geared toward students in grades 8-12 who are curious about entrepreneurship and want to develop the fundamental skills needed to laun...
NFTs are irrelevant. Say what!
Wednesday, November 23, 2022 by Richard Harris
NFT's, NFT's, NFT's! The buzzword you can't escape these days. But what are they and WHY? According to Hussein Hallak, the Co-Founder of Momentable, the new NFT e-commerce platform that is democratizing access to and reimagining the way we view art and culture, "NFT's are irrele...
Edge computing company EDJX appoints new CEO
Monday, October 3, 2022 by Brittany Hainzinger
EDJX announced that it has hired a new CEO while simultaneously raising a seed round of funding. EDJX’s CEO Benjamin Thomas has assumed day-to-day leadership of the company and joined EDJX’s Board of Directors. Thomas is a serial entrepreneur and founder of two companies, which combined sold for over two hundred million dollars in enterprise value to strateg...
Metaverse industry report 2022 from GamesPad
Tuesday, August 30, 2022 by Austin Harris
The Metaverse Industry Report 2022 by GamesPad Co-Founders Constantin Kogan and Eran Elhanani examines new markets in the metaverse, as well as strategies for entrepreneurs to capitalize on emerging business opportunities.
The potential metaverse market opportunity is projected to reach a whopping $13 trillion by 2030. Many leading brand...
Ukrainian female launches self empowerment app
Tuesday, August 30, 2022 by Brittany Hainzinger
Breverie, a new goal-setting and personal development application for women announced today its official launch. Founded by Ukrainian tech entrepreneur Olena Mytruk, Breverie provides a unique app experience using a heart-centered approach to guide users through the process of aligning their goals and working toward creating their dream-driven impact.
Female tech ent...
Metaverse avatar platform secures $56M in funding
Wednesday, August 24, 2022 by Austin Harris
Ready Player Me, a cross-game avatar platform that allows users to explore virtual worlds with one consistent identity, has closed a $56M Series B round led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), with participation from other notable investors including David Baszucki, co-founder of Roblox, Justin Kan, co-founder of Twitch, Sebastian Knutsson & Riccardo Zacconi, King Games ...
Why a burst in the tech funding bubble is a good thing
Thursday, August 18, 2022 by Richard Harris
There's no doubt that there's a lot of money flowing into tech right now. But that may not mean we're in a bubble. Money always follows opportunity, and right now there are some incredible opportunities in tech. We're seeing breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and other cutting-edge technologies. These advances are creating ne...
Covalent teams up with Cronos blockchain
Tuesday, July 26, 2022 by Austin Harris
Covalent announced integration with the Cronos blockchain, the EVM chain supported by Crypto.com. The partnership will simplify workflows for developers, data analysts, and more. The new partnership between Covalent and Cronos plays a pivotal role in easing the Web3 data experience, enabling projects and developers to seamlessly access the information needed to power de...
THORWallet noncustodial DeFi wallet review with Marcel Harmann
Wednesday, July 6, 2022 by Richard Harris
Marcel Harmann is the Founder and CEO of THORWallet DEX, the only noncustodial DeFi wallet to offer cross-chain swaps and provide passive income on native token swaps. A key value proposition of blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT) is the opportunity to decentralize traditional, archaic financial frameworks. In the industry, this is known as decentralized ...
