With help from data, art museums are reframing the visitor experienceMuseums are embracing data-driven curation and a shifting technology landscape. Jul 25 26July 25, 2026Article at arstechnica.com
Tired of waiting in line? An expert explains why queues are so trickyQueues are everywhere we go—discover the hidden mechanics that keep them moving smoothly. Check out more stories at: https://pudding.cool/Chapters:00:00 Intro00:34 1: Pooled vs. parallel02:37 2: Priority queues04:42 3: Alternative queueing… Oct 28 24October 28, 2024Video at The Pudding
The race to produce rare earth elementsChina has dominated the market for rare earth elements, but US scientists and companies are scrambling to catch up. Jan 05 24January 05, 2024Article at technologyreview.com
Why Is It So Hard for Scholars to Launch Startups?STEM scholars with startup dreams struggle to find support. A new type of professorship may be the solution. Aug 08 23August 08, 2023Article at wired.com
Amazon Prime’s First African Original Movie Premieres in LagosAmazon.com Inc.’s Prime Video premiered its first African original title, filmed in Nigeria, in Lagos Thursday ahead of its debut on the streaming platform Friday. Apr 07 23April 07, 2023Article at bloomberg.com
Digital-Currency Plan Falters as Nigerians Defiant on CryptoA year after launching Africa’s first digital currency, Nigeria’s central bank is turning to the nation’s three-wheeler taxi operators to speed the adoption of the eNaira, as regulators across the world scrutinize its every move. Oct 25 22October 25, 2022Article at bloomberg.com
Serena Ventures Joins MaC to Back Nigerian Data Firm StearsSerena Williams’s venture capital firm is backing Nigerian data and insights firm Stears Inc. in a $3.3 million seed round led by MaC Venture Capital. Oct 11 22October 11, 2022Article at bloomberg.com
Data Startup Backed by MaC, Serena Williams Looks to Unleash Investment in AfricaHello all-it’s Mureji Fatunde in New York. Today we’re discussing a seed investment that could plant a—wait for it—seed in the investment landscape for African startups. Elsewhere, the owner of Chelsea FC is bringing a private jet company public through his SPAC. Today's top stories Oct 11 22October 11, 2022Article at bloomberg.com
Card Debt App Tally Triples Valuation to $855 Million in RoundTally Technologies Inc., a startup that automates credit card payments, has tripled its valuation to $855 million in a funding round led by Sway Ventures. Oct 03 22October 03, 2022Article at bloomberg.com