Nigerian techpreneurs’ COVID-19 relief crowdfund has disbursed more than ₦10 million so far

Recently, a group of tech entrepreneurs launched We are Together, a crowdfunding platform to help Nigerians in need during this pandemic. Since April 16, it has disbursed more than ₦10 million to thousands of Nigerians.

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Nigerian media startup, Stears raises $600k seed to build Africa’s Bloomberg

Nigerian media startup, Stears, just raised $600,000 in seed funding. Techpoint caught up with Preston Ideh, the chief executive officer, to find out what this means for the team and the media space in Nigeria.

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iPhone SE (2020) vs iPhone 11, 11 Pro and Pro Max

If iPhones have felt a bit out of your budget lately, the new iPhone SE shoots for a lower price. But how much are you actually missing out on? New Atlas compares the specs and features of the iPhone SE with the iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max.

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Accurate Stainless Steel Flow Sensors for Chemical Applications

Equflow develops and produces turbine flow sensors. The flow sensors furnished in a housing made of Stainless Steel, are a perfect fit for flow measurements in the fine chemical industry.

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The crazy organic details on Greece’s 3,000-hp Project Chaos “ultracar”

This is a brake caliper, folks. It's been designed using a proprietary, generative "anadiaplasi" process as part of a fascinating Greek "ultracar" called Project Chaos that's launching soon with an unparalleled 3,000-hp combustion engine.

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COVID-19 contact tracing: The tricky balance between privacy and relief efforts

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As more governments consider the use of contact tracing apps to prevent the spread of coronavirus, researchers say privacy will have to be at the forefront of efforts in order for civilians to use it.

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Zoom video conferencing: Cheat sheet (free PDF)

Zoom is video conferencing software for Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile devices that run iOS or Android. It supports one-on-one calls, as well as group meetings that can hold up to 100 users for free or 500 users with an additional purchase.

Zoom has been lauded for its simple interface, ease of use, and accessibility to non-tech savvy people, which has aided in its steady climb as a video conferencing app of choice for small businesses, enterprises, and individuals. Along with its desktop and mobile apps, Zoom offers solutions for enterprise conference rooms, browser extensions, and a web client that allows meeting participants to attend meetings without having to install the Zoom app.

Learn more about the Zoom in this free PDF download from TechRepublic.

In the download:

  • What is Zoom?
  • Is Zoom safe to use?
  • How does Zoom compare to Microsoft Teams, Skype, and Google Hangouts?
  • What are Zoom’s best features for business users?
  • Is Zoom free?
  • How do I use Zoom?
  • And more!

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Dissim lighter flips the flame for easy upright and inverted lighting

Point the average lighter down and fire it up and the flame will quickly rise and burn your thumb. But with a few simple adjustments, Dissim introduces a lighter that works as effectively upside down as it does right side up.

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