After his escape from the United States in 2013, Edward Snowden does not use a mobile phone anymore. Taking such strict measures to ensure his security, a former employee of the NSA continues to study the...
Each major technological invention is commonly explained as the result of a scientific breakthrough, a fortunate coincidence, or the genius of a particular individual. Television, the computer, radio, artificial intelligence—all of these usually appear as products of their time, shaped by its level of knowledge, materials, and manufacturing capabilities. But a closer look reveals something else: almost no technology ever emerges “from scratch.”
Saudi payment startup Tamara has announced securing a financing package of up to $2.4 billion. The sponsors include U.S. bank Goldman Sachs, financial conglomerate Citi, and private equity funds of Apollo, managed by Apollo Global Management.