Independent Black-owned digital platform UrbanGeekz has been ranked among the Top 10 Best Tech Blogs on Ranker’s list of the most impactful technology news sites on the Internet. The multimedia brand, which previously ranked 14th in 2018 , has ascended to 6th in the latest rankings. TechCrunch takes the No. 1 spot. Wired comes in second, followed by The Verge. Other reputable media outlets in the top 20 include Mashable, Gizmodo, and Engadget. UrbanGeekz: A Pioneering Multicultural News Platform Ranker’s crowd-ranked list “is based on traffic as well as influence over the subject online and has been voted on by the Ranker community and tech nerds alike,” states the Ranker website. “Tech bloggers have been discussing technology news in detail online for years, and these blogs and websites are where
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British-Nigerian scientists have participated in inventing the world’s first carbon-14 diamond battery capable of power for thousands of years. A team of scientists and engineers from the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and the University of Bristol completed the revolutionary project. UK-Nigerians scientist Eseosa Ekanem and engineer Fatimah M. Sanni significantly contributed to the innovation. “I want to be a part of something that brings about a change,” Ekanem said in an interview. “Whether it’s change now or change towards the future.” Diamond battery technology is a groundbreaking invention that could redefine energy storage by powering devices. This new type of battery has the potential to power devices for about five thousand years, making it an incredibly long-lasting energy source. Related Post: Artist Becomes First Woman to Marry AI-Generated Hologram
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Former NBA player Metta World Peace has launched Tru Skye Ventures, a venture capital fund to support early-stage startups. World Peace, previously known as Ron Artest, has teamed up with former Boost Mobile CEO Stephen Stokols to launch the venture firm. The fund will invest in sports, technology, digital media, health, and wellness innovations. Tru Skye Ventures hopes to raise $100 million for the fund by the end of the first quarter 2025. Tru Skye Venture, an Investment in Health and Wellness Tru Skye Venture has already made its first formal investment, an undisclosed sum, in the performance beverage company Barcode. The company was founded by former New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers director of performance Mubarak “Bar” Malik. The Barcode announcement came last month, almost to the day
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Robin AI, a UK-based legal platform for businesses, has raised an additional $25M to expand its operations. The new capital reflects growing confidence in Robin’s AI-driven solutions, with clients like Cambridge University joining existing backers to support the company. Other investors who participated in the round include PayPal Ventures and AFG Partners. This latest cash injection follows Robin AI’s $26 million Series B round earlier this year alongside the launch of Robin Reports, a product designed to streamline complex legal processes. Robin AI is Turning Clients To Investors Robin AI has quietly taken the global Fortune 500 by storm with its legal AI assistant. It has racked up 13 of the world’s largest companies and asset management firms as customers. Speaking on the raise, Richard Robinson, Robin AI co-founder and
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Socium, a Senegalese HR-tech startup, has secured $5 million in funding to expand its operations within Francophone Africa. Breega led the round, which included participation from investors such as Partech, Orange Ventures, and Outlierz. Raisers Partners was the financial adviser for the deal. With this funding, Socium will strengthen its foothold as a pioneer in the region’s human resource tech market, where demand for tailored solutions is growing. Founded in 2021 by Samba Lo and Serigne Seye, Socium targets 21 countries in Francophone Africa. It leverages shared economic frameworks, regulations, and currency to deliver region-specific HR solutions. Lo stated the untapped potential in this market, explaining that the startup’s focus on the region gives it a distinct advantage. “So for us, deploying within Francophone Africa is very interesting…Because we have
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Eniola Shokunbi, a 12-year-old middle school student from Connecticut, has launched an ambitious project to improve the air quality in U.S. schools. The Connecticut State Bond Commission approved $11.5 million in funding for the initiative to create low-cost classroom air filters. From School Assignment To Witty Invention The project was conceived when Shokunbi, then a fifth grader at Commodore MacDonough STEM Academy in Middletown, was tasked with creating a solution to enhance school safety during potential future pandemics. She was motivated by better air quality to combat airborne viruses like COVID-19 and developed a simple yet effective air filter system. The air filter’s design combines creativity with affordability. It is made from a straightforward mix of materials: a box fan, four furnace filters, duct tape, and cardboard. Related Post: Teen