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Colombian financial “superapp” Treinta raises $46M led by Prosus’ PayU, following a $14.3M seed in 2021, and says it is used by 4M SMBs in 18 countries (Ingrid Lunden/TechCrunch)

Ingrid Lunden / TechCrunch: Colombian financial “superapp” Treinta raises $46M led by Prosus’ PayU, following a $14.3M seed in 2021, and says it is used by 4M SMBs in 18 countries — PayU, the fintech business controlled by Prosus with operations in 50+ countries — it’s been described as the PayPal of emerging markets …

Scientists Say Uranus Probe Should Be Top Priority

Our knowledge of planets like Mars and Jupiter has advanced by leaps and bounds in recent years, but that didn’t just happen as if by magic. Scientists have sent missions to these worlds, like the Juno Jupiter probe and Perseverance Mars rover. But poor Uranus never gets any attention, and a new report from the

Wildlife photos are a new treasure trove for AI-driven conservation research

Illustration by Melissa Mathieson / The Verge Computers can see details that humans can’t Continue reading…

How to complete the Apex Masterwork Research in Pokémon Go

Pokémon Go has introduced another Masterwork Research line. During the Pokémon Go Tour: Johto, players could unlock this new Masterwork Research and earn a chance to catch brand new versions of Shadow Ho-Oh and Shadow Lugia. This research line is a big one, designed to be completed over a long time, but we here at

Electric Chopsticks Make Food Taste Saltier Without Using Salt

(Photo: Kirin Holdings)If your doctor has been nagging you to consume less sodium, you may be in luck. New electric chopsticks out of Japan have made it possible to make food taste saltier than it really is. The chopsticks, co-developed by Meiji University professor Homei Miyashita and Japanese beverage company Kirin Holdings, work through a

NASA ‘Holoported’ a Surgeon Onto the ISS

(Photo: Thomas Pesquet, European Space Agency)As it’s wont to do, NASA has taken the stuff of our sci-fi dreams and made it reality. The agency has revealed that it used ‘holoportation’ technology to cast a surgeon onto the ISS last fall, when he was really present here on Earth. If you haven’t heard of holoportation

Garmin’s Vivosmart 5 might finally get the touchscreen right

The Garmin Vivosmart 5 adds a practical button to the tracker line. | Image: Garmin If there’s one thing that Garmin seems to understand better than other wearables companies, it’s that athletes like buttons. And, it looks like the company’s finally added a practical button to its latest fitness tracker, the $149.99 Vivosmart 5. The

We’re All Going to the World’s Fair Is a Meditative Creepypasta

Horror and boredom mingle in director Jane Schoenbrun’s new film about a girl obsessed with an online role-playing game.

Filter workouts in Apple Fitness+ to find specific classes or instructors

Filter through the workouts in Apple Fitness+ to find exactly can you want. While Apple Fitness+ has tons of classes from various instructors, you can browse at any time, and sometimes you may know the type of workout you’re looking to complete. Other times, you may be craving to take a class from your favorite

The Energy Crisis Is Pushing Solar Adoption—for Those Who Can Pay

Rooftop solar panels are gaining popularity as the UK faces higher energy prices. But lower-income people are being left behind once again.

Scientists Want to Probe Uranus With a New Spacecraft

In an influential report that comes out once a decade, researchers propose a space mission to Uranus and a lander to Saturn’s moon, Enceladus.

It Was a Good Month for Fighting Cybercrime—Don’t Get Comfortable

Even as police and tech companies get better at shutting down illegal operations, cybercrime is worse than ever.

You Should Always Question the Default Settings

From apps to websites, companies steer users into the preferences and account settings that serve them. You can do better.

The Risk of Relying on Smart-Home Companies

The connected-lighting company Insteon went dark without warning its users, throwing into question the concept of handing your house’s controls to an IoT firm.

A TikTok Army Is Coming for Union Busters

Online activists Gen-Z for Change targeted Starbucks and Kroger for anti-union firings. Now they plan to take aim at Amazon.

Our Favorite Products Made of Upcycled and Recycled Materials

Tread lightly on the planet with shoes made from repurposed plastic, and many other Earth-friendly picks.

Gaskets, Can They Be 3D Printed?

Anyone who’s owned an older engine, whether it be in a car, motorcycle, or garden machine, will at some time have been faced with the need for a gasket. Even when the gasket is readily available there may be an imperative to fix the engine rather than wait for the part to arrive, so it’s

The new Garmin Vivosmart 5 might be a worthy smartwatch alternative

Credit: Garmin Garmin’s brand new Vivosmart 5 is now available for $149.99. The device features a 66% larger touchscreen display and support for connected GPS. Interchangeable band colors include black, white, and cool mint. It’s been nearly three and a half years since the launch of Garmin’s last fitness tracker, the Vivosmart 4. Since then, we’ve

Daily Authority: 📉 Smartphone sales drop — but why?

Good morning! It’s 4/20! Enjoy! Sales are down

The best Samsung Galaxy A53 cases you can buy

Few phones achieve the same level of value as the Samsung Galaxy A53, but the plastic back and Gorilla Glass 5 screen won’t hold up to drops nearly as well as their more premium counterparts. To help you keep your device safe, we’ve tested and selected the very best Samsung Galaxy A53 cases you can

Google and Meta restrict the accounts of Hong Kong’s sole chief executive candidate, John Lee, citing US sanctions from 2020 on Lee for crushing protests (Bloomberg)

Bloomberg: Google and Meta restrict the accounts of Hong Kong’s sole chief executive candidate, John Lee, citing US sanctions from 2020 on Lee for crushing protests — Google and Meta Platforms Inc. moved on Wednesday to curtail the social media presence of Hong Kong’s sole chief executive candidate …

Samsung could be developing a major iPhone battery upgrade

“Another possibility for the move by Samsung SDI could be to win orders from Apple again, the chief rival of its main customer Samsung Electronics.” What you need to know Samsung is investing in using Electric vehicle battery tech in smartphones. It plans to use stacking techniques to increase the energy density of batteries. It

Analysis: half of Apple’s top 200 suppliers have facilities in and around Shanghai, where China’s COVID-19 lockdowns are disrupting activity (Nikkei Asia)

Nikkei Asia: Analysis: half of Apple’s top 200 suppliers have facilities in and around Shanghai, where China’s COVID-19 lockdowns are disrupting activity — slong COVID lockdown in Shanghai is creating chaos for Apple suppliers based in and around the city. (Source photos by Getty Images and Reuters) …

F. Murray Abraham won’t return for ‘Mythic Quest’ season 3

What you need to know F. Murray Abraham will not be part of the third season of Mythic Quest. Producer Lionsgate has confirmed that Abraham will not return but won’t comment further. Apple TV+ points people toward Lionsgate’s sparse statement. No word has been given as to why Abraham will not return to Mythic Quest

BMW’s new electric 7 series luxury sedan will start at $120,295

BMW announced a new electric 7 series luxury sedan, the i7 xDrive60. The upcoming EV will have an estimated range of “up to 300 miles” and a starting price of $120,295. Interested car buyers can pre-order the i7 starting today and deliveries are expected to start later this year. Chock full of high-tech features, like

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