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Verve launches 'Good Life' promotion to assist customers
  • 25th Aug 2023

Verve launches 'Good Life' promotion to assist customers

Verve, Africa's payment cards and digital token platform, has launched its annual 'Good Life' promo to appreciate and support customers. The promo includes cash prizes, free fuel, rent support, and school fees. Verve aims to improve cardholders' experience and reward loyalty.

Verve Unveils Good Life Promo to Support Customers
  • 23rd Aug 2023

Verve Unveils Good Life Promo to Support Customers

Verve, Africa's payment cards and digital token platform, has launched its annual 'Good Life' promo to reward customers. The promo includes cash prizes, free fuel, rent support, and school fees. Verve aims to improve cardholders' experiences and improve their living conditions. To qualify for a win, customers must continue to transact with their Verve card.

Ammon Bundy Arrested on Outstanding Warrant
  • 13th Aug 2023

Ammon Bundy Arrested on Outstanding Warrant

Ammon Bundy, known for his anti-government views, was arrested on an open warrant related to harassment and defamation charges. He lost a case and was ordered to pay $26 million to a hospital.

Nexeon to Establish Anode Materials Plant in South Korea
  • 5th Aug 2023

Nexeon to Establish Anode Materials Plant in South Korea

UK-based Nexeon has chosen South Korea as the location for its first commercial production facility for silicon anode materials. The plant will be constructed in Gunsan and is expected to begin production in 2025. Nexeon has a supply agreement with South Korean chemical company OCI for the necessary raw materials. The proximity of the two sites will result in cost advantages and eliminate the need for complex logistics operations. Nexeon recently secured Panasonic as its first major buyer. CEO Scott Brown said the collaboration with OCI is a significant milestone that will help scale operations.

  • 4th Aug 2023

"Mark Margolis Net Worth: Breaking Bad Star's Tragic Passing at 83 Uncovers His Fortune"

Breaking Bad actor Mark Margolis, who played Hector "Tio" Salamanca, passed away at 83 due to illness. He had a successful acting career and a net worth of $2.5 million. His manager and colleagues praised his talent and kindness. A private funeral will be held, and donations can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Margolis had been acting since 1959 and trained under Stella Adler. He appeared in various films and TV shows throughout his career.

Elon Musk unveils new logo 'X' as a replacement for Twitter's blue bird
  • 24th Jul 2023

Elon Musk unveils new logo 'X' as a replacement for Twitter's blue bird

Elon Musk unveils new "X" logo to replace Twitter's blue bird as part of a major rebranding effort. The move has alienated users and advertisers, leaving Twitter vulnerable to competition. Musk aims to create an "everything app" similar to China's WeChat. Critics argue the rebranding is a risky move that may confuse users and erase brand recognition. However, some analysts believe it could drive engagement and appeal to new audiences.

Kevin Mitnick, renowned hacker turned security expert and FBI-wanted felon, passes away at 59
  • 22nd Jul 2023

Kevin Mitnick, renowned hacker turned security expert and FBI-wanted felon, passes away at 59

Kevin Mitnick, the most celebrated US hacker, has died at the age of 59. Mitnick was known for his pioneering antics in the 1980s and 1990s, tricking employees into helping him steal software and services from large phone and tech companies. He was imprisoned for five years until 2000, after which he became a respected cybersecurity professional, public speaker and author. Mitnick died in Las Vegas on 16 July after a 14-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Instagram Introduces Threads App, a Concern for Musk's Twitter
  • 6th Jul 2023

Instagram Introduces Threads App, a Concern for Musk's Twitter

Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, has launched Threads, a new text-based app that aims to compete with Twitter. The app allows users to post text and links, reply to messages, and repost content from others. Users can also port over their existing follower lists and account names from Instagram. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg stated that there should be a public conversations app with over 1 billion users, and that Twitter has failed to achieve this. Threads is built on the same ActivityPub social-networking protocol as Mastodon, allowing users to interact with a wider community beyond Instagram in the future.

Alef's video unveils the mechanism behind the $300,000 flying car
  • 3rd Jul 2023

Alef's video unveils the mechanism behind the $300,000 flying car

Alef's Model A flying car has received approval from the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA), making it the first vehicle of its kind to be approved for use in the US. The car is entirely electric and has a range of 110 miles. It contains eight rotating blades underneath its bodywork, allowing it to rise vertically and then rotate sideways for forward propulsion. The vehicle is designed to "hop" over congested areas due to traffic jams or road accidents. Alef has received strong pre-order interest for the Model A, which is priced at $300,000.

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