Category: Science/Technology

Booking.com data breach exposes traveler data to s...

Booking.com confirms breach exposing traveler data. Hackers may use it for targeted scams. Learn what was taken and how to stay sa...

Maryland moves to ban surveillance pricing in groc...

Maryland just made history by banning surveillance pricing at grocery stores. Find out what it means for your wallet.

Fake SSA email alert: Spot this scam fast

Fake SSA email urges downloads with urgent warning. Learn key red flags and how to protect your data before it’s too late.

Beyond Connected [Ep. 28] Florida man loses $200K ...

This scam starts with a simple refund email but quickly escalates. Here’s what happened, and how to protect yourself.

How scammers build a profile on you using data bro...

Scammers use data broker sites to build profiles on you and your family. Learn how it works and how to protect your personal data ...

Inference pushes AI out of the data center

How a controversial tech from the 2000s could transform AI to make it cheaper, faster and almost indestructible.

AI Agents at your service

Today's AI agents don't just answer questions; they weave together sequences of decisions.

A new 4K projector with the ‘world’s first 3-in-1 ...

The new N3 Ultimate projector from JMGO combines lens shift, gimbal and optical zoom in a single system

UK security agency officially declares passkeys su...

Passkeys have come a long way in just four years and are now being recommended as the number one authentication method.

The next AI arms race: governance as trust

How frameworks like ISO 42001 turn governance into a measurable competitive advantage.

Salmon exposed to cocaine swim almost twice as far...

Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.

Duffy on AI replacing air traffic controllers: "Th...

"Am I gonna replace a controller and have AI manage the airspace? The answer to that is hell no, that's not gonna happen," Transpo...

Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, with John Tern...

Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down in August and become executive chairman of Apple's board.

Meta failed to protect social media users from sca...

The Consumer Federation of America accused Meta of allowing scam advertisements to "proliferate on its platforms."

Trump Media replaces CEO Devin Nunes as its losses...

The company behind Truth Social has lost more than $1 billion since going public two years ago, while its shares have tumbled 58% ...

AI is fueling a surge in crypto fraud schemes, IRS...

One woman's entire life savings was stolen from her by sophisticated scammers who used artificial intelligence to perfectly manipu...

Wale Edun: 5 things that cost Nigeria’s former Fin...

President Bola Tinubu approved a cabinet reshuffle on April 21, 2026, removing Wale Edun as Minister of Finance…

How Cell C roaming deals prove network sharing is ...

The latest nPerf barometer report on mobile internet connectivity in South Africa revealed that Cell C and MTN…

One Device, Many Hustles: Why the TECNO CAMON 50 S...

If Data Is Life, Then the TECNO CAMON 50 Series Is the Lifestyle.

CBN issues urgent scam alert as fraudsters imperso...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned the public about a rise in fraudulent messages and emails…

Well done, Cook

'We're the best servants anyone could dream of!': ...

A future AI would have no need to rid the world of humanity because we're incredibly useful. But if it did want to shrug us off, t...

Neanderthal toddlers grew faster than modern human...

A new study of a Neanderthal toddler reveals that our closest evolutionary relatives' growth patterns differed from those of moder...

'Nations need to prepare now': Key Atlantic ocean ...

An alarming study claims the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation is weakening more than believed previously. But experts s...

Florida is facing its most intense drought in 15 y...

More than 70% of the state is under "extreme" to "exceptional" drought conditions, and other parts of the U.S. Southeast are simil...

NASA shuts off another Voyager 1 instrument as hum...

After nearly 50 years in space, the two Voyager spacecraft are very low on nuclear power. Voyager 1 just shut off another instrume...

Michael and Susan Dell surpass 1 billion in donati...

Billionaire Michael Dell and wife Susan Dell become the first donors to give over $1 billion to UT Austin for a massive AI-powered...

How to check your 2026 JAMB results

This article walks you through every method available, what to do if something goes wrong, and what to watch out for this year.

Kenyan authorities freeze some Binance accounts in...

The move followed complaints on social media on Monday from users who claimed they had been locked out of their accounts with litt...

Kenya wants lenders to prove borrowers can repay b...

The proposed rules would fundamentally change how credit works in one of Africa's most active digital lending markets.

Nigerian Web3 startups raised $43 million in 2025,...

The rebound masks an ecosystem still dominated by early-stage bets and a narrow focus on stablecoin-driven payments.

In today's edition: CBN, NCC partner to monitor phone numbers || Kenya freezes accounts of Binance users || South Africa plans to ...

How To Get Tax Clearance Certificate in Nigeria

In this blog post, I’ll walk you through how to get Tax Clearance Certificate in Nigeria. I got mine last Friday and honestly, the...

Add Bluetooth Printer To Android With This Mobile ...

Would you like to add bluetooth printer to Android phone? In this blog post, I’ll show you a simple mobile app you can use to get ...

AI Website Design Training Whatsapp Group by Jidet...

Ever wished you could build a sleek, professional website just by chatting with AI? Forget about wrestling with complex code, conf...

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 ...