Today is Monday, May 9, and it’s a day of browser-cache-powered drama in the form of a Wordle word. The New York Times deemed it too controversial, but it remained available for those who hadn’t refreshed their browser in a while. Amanda’s piece explains what the word was and why there was so much drama. DRAMA, by the way, would be a great Wordle word. – Haje and Christine..

The Top Three
They couldn’t say no to this offer: Based on its ability to convert cash-loving customers into digital users with its cards and wallets, Egyptian fintech paymob appears to have landed one of the region’slargest funding deals-a $50 million Series B led by PayPal Ventures and Kora Capital. This resulted in a fourfold increase in monthly volume, and the company’s expansion into Pakistan is expected to produce even better results.
The stock market was still showing red as we wrote this, so, hold off on checking your investments for a while. However, not everything in the world of stock performance is bad, and, and Alex and Ron looked at four tech companies that did well last week despite the choppy markets.
Hacking your Tesla’s radio: If you’re looking for a way to get CarPlay into your Tesla, look further than Matt, one resident tinkerer, who decided to give it a shot on his Ford F-150 to demonstrate how simple it can be.

Startups And VC
Money – specifically, your own wages – can be a thorny issue for a startup founder. You’ll need board approval to increase your pay, but how do you know whether you’re..read... https://alabiansolutions.com/blog/paypal-invests-in-egyptian-fintech/