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Rology lands growth cash, AI reads scans for underserved regions
Rology, a teleradiology platform using AI, secured a growth funding round with some big names involved. Investors include the Philips Foundation, Johnson & Johnson Impact Ventures, and Sanofi's Global Health Unit. The CEO is Amr Abodraiaa. This company provides remote radiology reports across twelve specialties. Their FDA-cleared system works in over three hundred hospitals across thirteen countries. It claims to save money and deliver results in under half an hour. The funding follows expansion in Saudi Arabia and Kenya. Rology has eight AI tools for disease reporting and workflow. Backers say the tech helps fix radiologist shortages, especially in remote or underserved areas. Company leadership stated the money will boost their...
Funch nabs $500K to shake up lunch with AI and credits
A Dubai meal startup named Funch just got half a million bucks in early funding. Angelspark led the round, with cash from investors like Swvl's founder, Mostafa Kandil, and others. The company was started by Ahmad Joehnny and Ghada Zanaty. Funch sells a lunch subscription for 19 Dirhams daily. It uses a credit system instead of a rigid weekly plan. Customers can skip days or cancel easily. They set their food preferences once, then get fresh meals delivered without extra fees. The company calls itself AI-native. It uses artificial intelligence to predict orders and cut down on food waste. The funding will help it expand in Dubai and improve its tech. A co-founder stated their pre-order model increases efficiency and supports local...
MTN Uganda rolls out MoMo agent loan hub, cash flow just got smoother
MTN Uganda is teaming up with Letshego Uganda and DFCU Bank for a loan program aimed at mobile money agents. They are calling this new thing the MoMo Agent Loans Marketplace. The CEO, Richard Yego, and a product chief, Jemima Kariuki-Njuguna, were involved in the launch. The point is to fix cash flow problems for agents running the mobile money network. They get two main loan types. One option is a quick weekend loan from DFCU Bank for immediate cash. The other is a short-term float loan from Letshego to keep daily operations smooth. The idea is to stop agents from turning away customers when they run low on cash. This move is supposed to strengthen the whole mobile money system. Plans might include bigger loans and longer repayment...
Cooler Master COSMOS ALPHA touts modular layout and premium cooling
Cooler Master's new COSMOS ALPHA case uses a modular internal layout for better cooling and easier builds. Dubbed FreeForm 2.0, it fits huge graphics cards, big power supplies, and extensive water-cooling setups. The I/O panel includes four USB-A and two USB-C ports plus an audio jack. A glass side panel shows off the components. An early listing in India priced it around 32,699 rupees, hinting at a premium global cost aimed at high-end builders focused on thermal performance and flexible part placement.
RTX 5070 overtakes 4070 in Steam survey, signals generational shift
The latest Steam survey shows Nvidia's RTX 5070 just overtook the 4070 in user share. This marks a faster-than-expected jump to the new 50-series cards for mainstream gamers. Stronger performance and better power efficiency helped drive the shift. Unlike the 4070's lukewarm reception, the 5070 launched with competitive pricing and wide model availability. System integrators also quickly adopted it for pre-built machines, boosting its numbers rapidly. This rising adoption gives game developers a larger installed base for targeting newer rendering features. While the 4070 remains common, its growth has stalled as the market clearly pivots. The 5070 is on track to become the defining mid-range GPU of this generation.
Thermalright adds display to Peerless Assassin 120 Vision Max cooler
Thermalright added a screen to one of its popular air coolers. The Peerless Assassin 120 Vision Max keeps the same dual-tower design with six heat pipes but now features a built-in 5-inch display. This lets users show CPU temps or custom images. The cooler fits modern AMD and Intel sockets. It uses two faster 120mm fans for better airflow compared to the original model, though with a slight noise increase. The main draw is combining reliable cooling with a visual flair for enthusiast builds, offering a middle ground between pure performance and aesthetics.
Area’s SMART M.2-METER- shows SSD health on built-in display
Area's new NVMe enclosure has a built-in screen for live SSD stats. The SMART M.2-METER shows things like total writes, temperature, and drive health without any software. It costs around 37 bucks and uses a USB 3.2 Gen 2 connection for up to 10 Gbps speeds. It works with common M.2 sizes and holds drives up to 4TB. The aluminum shell and copper plating help manage heat to prevent throttling. The display is the main sell, giving a glance at drive wear and status, which is handy for monitoring cheaper TLC or QLC drives during heavy file transfers.
Silicon Power MP10 packs built-in cables and mag charging for four devices
Silicon Power launched a new portable battery called the MP10 with some clever built-in features. It has two attached USB-C cables, an extra USB-C port, and magnetic wireless charging, letting you power up to four gadgets at once. The 10,000 mAh battery offers 20 watts of wired power and 15 watts wirelessly. It recharges in about three hours and includes standard safety protections. Weighing 212 grams, it comes in four colors and is aimed at travelers wanting a cable-free, multi-device charging solution.
Samsung unveils Galaxy Z TriFold, a phone that unfolds into a 10-inch tablet
Samsung just announced the Galaxy Z TriFold, a phone with three panels. Closed, it's a 6.5-inch device. Fully opened, it becomes a 10-inch tablet. It packs a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, 16GB of RAM, and a massive 5,600 mAh battery, the biggest in any Samsung foldable. The triple-camera setup includes a 200-megapixel main sensor. It launches first in South Korea, with other markets like the US to follow. The price is steep, around 2,100 euros. This move pushes foldables further into tablet territory, aiming at users who want a single device for everything from productivity to media.
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