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Google-backed Leta Secures $5M To Move Goods Faster in Africa

Main Image: Leta’s Team. Image Credit: Leta

Kenyan Leta has raised $5 million to help businesses move goods cheaper and faster across Africa. European VC firm Speedinvest led the seed funding round, which was supported by Google’s Africa Investment Fund and Equator, an Africa-focused climate tech fund.  The new funding will be used to scale its solution and to double revenue in the coming months as it expands into more countries across Africa. How Leta’s Platform Work African businesses spend up to four times the global average to transport goods, driving up prices for essentials like food and medicine. The African Development Bank (AfDB) reports that logistics costs account for a staggering 75% of total product costs in Africa. Most of these businesses also have to rely on manual logistics, leading to delays. Through its AI-powered platform

Google to bring Gemini AI to TV sets running its software

Alphabet’s consumer team will give TV sets running its Google TV operating system an AI upgrade by adding Gemini to its Google Assistant voice-control system. At the CES technology conference on Monday, the company previewed upgraded Google TV software that adds more natural voice commands, improved content search and deeper YouTube integration. The Gemini upgrade, due to roll out later this year, will allow users to hold back-and-forth conversations with third-party TVs without the need to use the “Hey Google” trigger phrase for each command, Google showed in a demo for reporters. The company also showcased the ability to more naturally call up content, such as asking for videos from a recent trip that were saved to a user’s Google Photos account. The Google logo is displayed on a smartphone

Celebs Star In New Googles Black-Owned Friday Campaign Ad

Google has kicked off its fifth annual Black-Owned Friday campaign in partnership with the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. The initiative redefines Black Friday, urging shoppers to Search, Shop, and Support Black-owned businesses. It’s more than a shopping day, it’s a celebration of community, creativity, and resilience. Related Post: Google Pixel Watch 3 Review: The Biggest Google Watch Yet! What Is Black-Owned Friday? Google launched Black-Owned Friday five years ago to promote and support Black-owned businesses during the busiest shopping season of the year. The campaign encourages consumers to make intentional choices by spotlighting Black entrepreneurs who uplift their communities through innovation and craftsmanship. Moreover, tools like the ByBlack platform and Google’s Black-owned business attribute make it easier to discover and support these businesses year-round. A Star-Studded Campaign This year’s campaign film

The bias machine: How Google tells you what you want to hear

“We’re at the mercy of Google.” Undecided voters in the US who turn to Google may see dramatically different views of the world – even when they’re asking the exact same question. Type in “Is Kamala Harris a good Democratic candidate”, and Google paints a rosy picture. Search results are constantly changing, but last week, the first link was a Pew Research Center poll showing that “Harris energises Democrats”. Next is an Associated Press article titled “Majority of Democrats think Kamala Harris would make a good president”, and the following links were similar. But if you’ve been hearing negative things about Harris, you might ask if she’s a “bad” Democratic candidate instead. Fundamentally, that’s an identical question, but Google’s results are far more pessimistic. “It’s been easy to forget how bad Kamala Harris is,”

AWS Launches AI Agent Marketplace Next Week with Anthropic Partnership

AWS Launches AI Agent Marketplace Next Week with Anthropic Partnership

AWS launches AI agent marketplace next week with Anthropic partnership. New platform enables businesses to access advanced AI agents and automation tools.

5 Carrier Security Settings That Stop SIM Swap Attacks on Your Phone

5 Carrier Security Settings That Stop SIM Swap Attacks on Your Phone

Learn essential carrier security settings to protect your phone number from SIM swap attacks. Prevent hackers from hijacking your mobile account.