Category: Science/Technology

The Obamas’ Higher Ground Production Company Parts...

Higher Ground, the production company founded by former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, is parting ways with Netflix af...

Karen S. Carter To Lead Dow, Joining Short List Of...

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Jackson State University Names Dr. Denise Jones Gr...

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Autodesk Donates $1.95M To Howard University To Pr...

Howard University has received a donation to support future engineers.

All-Girls Middle School Started By A Black Founder...

A Black-founded school seeking to nourish young girls will soon open its doors in Nebraska.

WhatsApp is testing a premium subscription, but it...

WhatsApp is testing a subscription after Meta debuted a similar subscription for Instagram earlier this year.

FAA orders investigation into Blue Origin’s New Gl...

The New Glenn rocket will have to stay grounded while the company investigates what caused the apparent failure of its upper stage...

NSA spies are reportedly using Anthropic’s Mythos,...

NSA is said to be using Anthropic's restricted Mythos AI model.

Mastodon says its flagship server was hit by a DDo...

The DDoS attack against Mastodon's flagship server comes less than a week after Bluesky was targeted with junk web traffic.

North Korea hackers blamed for $290M crypto theft

The hack against Kelp DAO is the largest crypto heist of the year so far.

We Love the Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2, Especially ...

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 have the best active noise cancellation on the market, and they very rarely get cheaper.

Prego Has a Dinner-Conversation-Recording Device, ...

The pasta-sauce company has partnered with the nonprofit StoryCorps on a device designed to record family conversations around the...

War Memes Are Turning Conflict Into Content

The jokes were funny. The systems behind them—and the reasons we keep passing around war memes as entertainment—are more serious....

Hyundai Ioniq 3 2026: Price, Specs, Availability

The brand’s new 300-mile urban EV has great interior space and driving smarts, but a lot of competition. And, yes, there's a chanc...

A Hot-Air Balloon Landed in a California Backyard....

Denni Barrett, CEO of Magical Adventures Balloon Rides, says the weekend backyard mishap is a “very rare” occurrence.

Humanoid robots crush humans during half-marathon ...

Not only had the number of participating teams increased from 20 to more than 100, but several robot frontrunners were noticeably ...

The $40 million ‘longevity fund’ that’s looking to...

Immortal Dragons CEO Boyang Wang told The Post his goal is to invest in “moonshot initiatives,” with big risks and big rewards....

It’s not just Apple News — left-wing bias rampant ...

Just 1% of Google News articles in non-customizable sections of Google News come from outlets that rank as right-leaning, accordin...

Smartphone pickpockets can easily block access los...

Keep this tip in your back pocket instead of your phone.

Palantir backs return of US military draft, slams ...

Palantir and its CEO Alex Karp called on the US to pursue AI-powered weapons, reinstate the military draft and shy away from “regr...

In Article About Horrific Shooting That Killed Eig...

"Ghoulish." The post In Article About Horrific Shooting That Killed Eight Children, Forbes Lets Readers Place Bets About Gun Contr...

Chinese Humanoid Robot Runs Half Marathon, Beats F...

This is seriously impressive. The post Chinese Humanoid Robot Runs Half Marathon, Beats Fastest Human Time in History appeared fir...

Jeff Bezos’ Space Company Just Screwed Up Very, Ve...

One step forward, two steps back. The post Jeff Bezos’ Space Company Just Screwed Up Very, Very Badly appeared first on Futurism....

Palantir Issues Ominous Corporate Manifesto

This is "comic book" levels of villainy. The post Palantir Issues Ominous Corporate Manifesto appeared first on Futurism.

NASA Shuts Down Voyager 1 Instrument as Its Life F...

"While shutting down a science instrument is not anybody's preference, it is the best option available." The post NASA Shuts Down ...

At 22, this cybersecurity graduate is building an ...

In this edition of After Hours, Adeyemi Akitoye, a cybersecurity graduate and the co-founder of Knowvas, a creator platform, share...

Nigeria’s airtime lifeline just got disrupted

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss how Nigeria's airtime borrowing drama has got messy, how a 22-year-old gaming kid became a startup...

Terra Industries to build Africa’s largest drone f...

Terra Industries is building Africa's largest drone factory in Accra, Ghana. The 34,000 sq. ft. Pax-2 facility will produce 50,000...

Payaza Achieves New Double Ratings: Releases Groun...

Payaza, a leading payments infrastructure company, has strengthened its market...

Flutterwave denies knowledge of reported $75 milli...

Flutterwave denies reports of a $75 million government investment and says it is not close to an IPO.

Cybersecurity for Small Business Owners: The 5 Thi...

Cybersecurity for Small Business Owners: The 5 Things You Actually Need Cyberattacks are no longer just a big company problem. Tod...

How To Protect Your Data Online: 10 Smart Habits

How To Protect Your Data Online: 10 Smart Habits This article explains how to protect your data online with practical steps like s...

Play my Word Search: Scene Stealers

Find iconic movie props like lightsabers and DeLoreans in this fun word search. A nostalgic challenge for film fans!

Alexa+ lets you order food like a real conversatio...

Alexa+ now lets you order Uber Eats and Grubhub by voice. Here’s how it works and what it means for your privacy and convenience....

10 Best Amazon sales this week: Ring, Ninja, Anker

Find the 10 best Amazon deals this week on tech, home and everyday gear. Save big before these limited time discounts disappear.

Fake Windows update installs hidden malware

Fake Windows update spreads stealth malware that steals logins and data. Learn how it works and how to protect yourself.

FCC router rule raises questions about future upda...

New FCC rules on foreign-made routers raise questions about future updates. Here’s what it means for your home network security.

What is the release date for Running Point season ...

It's only been a year since Isla Gordon was last on our screens. But when does Running Point season 2 arrive on Netflix?

US security agency still using Mythos despite ban ...

Despite trading blows with the company, US government is still using Anthropic's products, including the fabled Mythos Preview.

How to watch 'Running Wild with Bear Grylls' seaso...

Matthew McConaughey, Uma Thurman and Elizabeth Banks are heading into some very unfriendly terrain.

Accurate Background review: Streamlining backgroun...

Accurate is a trusted background screening provider for mid-sized and large enterprises.

Hyundai reinvents the hatchback with the 300-mile ...

Hyundai reinvents the humble hatchback with the 300-mile range Ioniq 3 — a compact, aerodynamic EV that majors on interior roomine...

Breeding a better bread

Over the past century, the cultivation and processing of wheat has led to strains of grain that are less nutritious, less flavorfu...

Can Allbirds take flight as an AI company?

The struggling shoe brand Allbirds announced it is exiting the footwear business and re-inventing itself as an artificial intellig...

Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concre...

The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes ...

Humanoid robot beats human half-marathon world rec...

Some robots ran the Beijing half-marathon autonomously, while others were controlled remotely, all competing on a parallel course ...

Using the ocean to power data centers

The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amo...

Lagos’ Cybersecurity Guidelines is a tiered, pract...

Lagos is not just Nigeria’s commercial nerve centre but also the undisputed heartbeat of Africa’s technology ecosystem. From…...

A chat with Redtech’s Oluwatobi Alao on building p...

Africa has incredible talent, but attraction and retention are only the first steps. The real differentiator is how…

Dash Microfinance Bank strengthens digital offerin...

Dash Microfinance Bank Limited, one of the fastest-growing financial institutions in Nigeria, has announced the launch of its…

Banking on Broken Systems: Why Nigeria Must Fix It...

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Just like LagRide, Edo to launch EdoRide e-hailing...

Edo State Government will be launching its own ride-hailing company, EdoRide, anytime soon. This was disclosed to Technext…

Altar to Sol: A rare 1,900-year-old monument dedic...

This unique carved altar represents the triumph of light over darkness in ancient Roman religion.

Loneliness may contribute to memory issues, but no...

A researcher explains what we know — and what we don't — about the link between loneliness and memory problems.

Bruce the parrot is missing his upper beak —‬ but ...

A kea parrot in New Zealand who lost the top part of his beak when young has developed a new way to fight other males that has mad...

Scientists identify main cause of extreme nausea a...

A key gene tied to hyperemesis gravidarum, an extreme form of vomiting in pregnancy, is also linked to a heightened risk of type 2...

A giant 'shadow' has been creeping across Mars for...

A dark patch in Mars' Utopia Planitia region has grown significantly since it was first photographed in 1976. Scientists have a lo...

You don’t need an SSN to open a credit card: Scamm...

More credit card issuers now approve applicants without a Social Security number, giving scammers new ways to commit identity thef...

Chinese robot breaks human world record in Beijing...

China's push to dominate robotics accelerates as a humanoid robot beats the human half-marathon world record, sparking awe and une...

iPhone and Samsung flashlight tricks you should kn...

Your iPhone and Samsung phone flashlights have hidden controls for brightness, beam width and voice commands that most people have...

Meta plans to slash roughly 8,000 jobs next month:...

Meta is reportedly planning to lay off nearly 8,000 employees next month as the tech giant works to offset its rising AI infrastru...

Next Wave: Safaricom’s biggest threat is not Airte...

The biggest risk of a botched super app launch is that it gives customers a reason to consider alternatives. Airtel Kenya and digi...

In today's edition: Prosus sells Delivery Hero stake to Uber || Nigerian telcos temporarily suspend airtime lending || Absa to lau...

Terra Industries says it is building Africa’s larg...

Terra Industries, Africa's most-funded defence startup, is building a drone factory in Accra as drone warfare intensifies across t...

The money engines that built Fawry’s $1 billion bu...

Fawry is Egypt's second-largest listed fintech by market capitalisation, behind the state-owned e-finance. It now processes about ...

AXIAN’s Benjamin Toulouze says CVCs can move faste...

AXIAN's corporate VC has backed 33 African startups in four years with at least $100,000 each. Its head explains why and how.

Netflix co-founder and chair Reed Hastings to leav...

Hastings helped to transform the video rental industry — first with physical, then digital, delivery.

Upscale AI in talks to raise at $2B valuation, say...

AI infrastructure company Upscale AI is reportedly in talks to raise its third funding round since launching just seven months ago...

Luma launches AI-powered production studio with fa...

The studio's first project will be about Moses and star Academy Award-winner Ben Kingsley, to be released this spring on Prime Vid...

Factory hits $1.5B valuation to build AI coding fo...

The three-year-old startup raised $150 million led by Khosla Ventures.

New leaders, new fund: Sequoia has raised $7B to e...

The fundraise is the first major capital raise under Sequoia's new leadership, with Alfred Lin and Pat Grady now serving as co-ste...

6,000 Meters Under the Pacific, Japan Seeks Indepe...

Tokyo is succeeding where the rest of the world has failed, reducing its reliance on Beijing for crucial rare earth elements—thank...

Spoofed Tankers Are Flooding the Strait of Hormuz....

Marine insurers and oil traders want to know what’s going on in one of the world’s most critical waterways. As the volume of disap...

The Shocking Secrets of Madison Square Garden's Su...

Famously vengeful Knicks owner Jim Dolan has long spied on people at his iconic arenas. WIRED goes deep inside the operation that ...

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Review: A Close Second

It's no Pixel 10a, but the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a close second if you're after a midrange phone in the US.

The Influencers Normalizing Not Having Sex

From a celibate porn star to an asexual ex-Mormon, the internet is full of people who are abstaining from sex—and it’s not just in...

Why Gen Zers are trashing smartphones for old-scho...

They’re tossing tech in the trash and seizing a retro reboot.

Netflix, HBO Max, other streaming services subscri...

Scores of cord-cutters have taken to Reddit to vent their anger at shelling out nearly $30 a month for Netflix and more than $20 f...

Student accused of trying to murder Sam Altman is ...

“I think that there's elements in his behavior that resemble some of what we see out of school shooters ... " podcaster Andy Mills...

Top Security Experts Alarmed by Power of Anthropic...

"Within hours of getting the model, we knew it was different." The post Top Security Experts Alarmed by Power of Anthropic’s New H...

NAACP Sues Elon Over His Noxious AI Data Center

"All too often, big corporations like xAI treat our communities and families like obstacles to be pushed aside." The post NAACP Su...

More Than Half of Men Aged 18 to 49 Have Already F...

It's turning into a massive problem. The post More Than Half of Men Aged 18 to 49 Have Already Fallen Into Online Sports Betting a...

Allbirds Stock Now Crashing as Reality Sets in Abo...

"The vast majority of times, these things end in tears." The post Allbirds Stock Now Crashing as Reality Sets in About Its Delusio...

The Problem With Always-On Work Culture and the Ap...

The Problem With Always-On Work Culture and the Apps That Enable It The always-on work culture has become the new normal. Messages...

Digital Payment Trends in Emerging Markets: What’s...

Digital Payment Trends in Emerging Markets: What’s Next Emerging markets are driving the next wave of digital payments through mob...

BMW puts humanoid robots to work building EVs

BMW deploys AI humanoid robots in EV factories after strong US pilot. What it means for jobs safety and production speed.

6 Crypto Scam scripts criminals use to steal your ...

Real crypto scam scripts criminals use to trick victims. Learn the exact messages scammers send and how to spot them before you lo...

How to watch American Gladiators reboot online fro...

Here's how to watch American Gladiators (2026) reboot online from anywhere in the world.

NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, Apri...

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzle...

The Pitt season 3 shock cast changes are unlikely ...

The Pitt season 3 is in development, and one medic has already had a shock departure. But another star is determined to be in the ...

Hacks season 5 episode 2 has the most hilarious Ha...

Yes, that is really who you think it is in Hacks season 5 episode 2 — and I'm never going to be able to watch The Testaments in th...

I test coffee machines for a living and I can't re...

With a huge number of drink presets covering hot and cold, the De'Longhi Eletta Explore can be your personal at-home barista.

MTN Nigeria pauses airtime and data borrowing to c...

MTN Nigeria has temporarily suspended its Xtratime service, which allows subscribers to borrow airtime or data and pay…

Zoho, Guardian push urgent digital shift for women...

Zoho Nigeria has formed a partnership with Guardian Newspapers for the Guardian Woman Festival in Lagos. This collaboration…

Nigeria’s tax promise

Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings to leave board af...

Reed Hastings, the co-founder and chair of Netflix, will step down from the company’s board in June, ending…

Ministry of Education launches full digital verifi...

The Federal Ministry of Education has made the process of verifying academic credentials and qualifications fully online. Applican...

'We all screamed when it happened': Bright-green f...

Photographers caught a spectacular emerald-green fireball meteor streaking above Lindisfarne in northeast England, where Viking ra...

Colorado River may have pooled and spilled over to...

The Colorado River muscled its way through today's Grand Canyon after pooling as a giant lake, according to new research.

2 supermassive black holes may collide 100 years f...

In a galaxy 500 million light-years away, two supermassive black holes could merge, spreading gravitational waves across the unive...