Category: Science/Technology

8 apps that can help you cut your food bill

Food prices keep climbing. These apps help you save on groceries, meals and gas while cutting waste with nearby deals before check...

AI voice scams can clone your family’s voice

AI voice scams can clone loved ones and use personal data to fake emergencies. Learn how to protect your family before money is lo...

12 biggest Apple WWDC 2026 takeaways you need to k...

Apple WWDC 2026 brings Siri AI, iOS 27, smarter Safari, safer kids tools and faster iPhones. Here are 10 big takeaways.

I tried using NotebookLM to create an art history ...

I used NotebookLM's new presentation features to create a Hudson River School presentation.

Calculating the business value of enterprise stora...

Tips for calculating the return on investment (ROI) and payback of an enterprise storage platform.

Voice is the next cybersecurity battleground, and ...

As AI-powered voice fraud rises, enterprises must establish real-time trust across communications channels.

The impact of the data center obsession on constru...

Data center expansion is forcing construction to adopt AI to boost efficiency and accuracy.

'A major shift in how Europe approaches technologi...

The European Commission has updated the Chips Act and added new programs to deliver on the sovereignty front.

Great white shark captured on video in Mediterrane...

Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rar...

Career expert tackles job search struggles from ex...

LinkedIn's latest workforce report found hiring rates are nearly 5% lower than a year ago. Catherine Fisher, a LinkedIn career exp...

Prediction markets have become a draw for young me...

Prediction markets have become a draw for young men in search of quick cash and thrills, experts say. "I had almost $4,600 at one...

Can an AI agent cover for you while you're at the ...

"AI can make everything that was on my plate visible to colleagues while I'm gone," one expert said.

How to buy SpaceX shares as its blockbuster IPO re...

SpaceX is setting aside a large chunk of shares for ordinary investors as it seeks to raise a record $75 billion. Here's what to k...

Foreign investment: Why telecom operators disagree...

On Friday, June 5, the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics’ (NBS) capital importation reports said the telecoms sector’s foreign…

How this US-based Ghanaian engineer is automating ...

For decades, global study opportunities for African students have been riddled with challenges that have denied deserving students...

Spiro appoints Anant Badjatya as group CEO followi...

African electric mobility company Spiro has appointed Anant Badjatya as its first Group CEO. This new leadership position…

Africa’s WiFi divide

NCC to verify telcos’ claims of compensating 75 mi...

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said it will review whether eligible telecom subscribers received the airtime com...

This yeast-based 3D printed biomaterial could one ...

Researchers have made a new biomaterial that has a similar tensile strength as a fruit roll-up and could help reduce waste produce...

Sea ice loss in the Arctic has triggered a critica...

Researchers say the Arctic Ocean crossed a biological tipping point in 2009, when nitrate levels in the water suddenly started dro...

Thanks to natural selection, Indigenous Andeans ma...

After domesticating potatoes 10,000 years ago, the ancient people of the Andes evolved to have more copies of a key gene involved ...

'A disease anywhere can be a disease everywhere to...

Live Science spoke with Dr. Ali S. Khan, an epidemiologist and former assistant surgeon general of the U.S. Public Health Service,...

Doctors need to understand patients' lived experie...

The board that accredits medical schools is poised to take away requirements that doctors learn about factors, such as income, nei...

Android fake call detection warns you about scams

Android's new fake call detection feature warns users when scammers spoof trusted contacts' numbers and use AI voice tools to impe...

Is Apple Intelligence on your iPhone really secure...

Researchers report a 76% success rate manipulating Apple Intelligence with prompt injection attacks. Apple reportedly hardened pro...

Why your VPN keeps getting blocked and the simple ...

Learn why VPN blocking happens and how obfuscation disguises your traffic as regular browsing to bypass deep packet inspection and...

Antares reaches reactor criticality under Trump pi...

Antares Nuclear's Mark-0 microreactor achieves criticality at Idaho National Laboratory, the first advanced reactor to do so under...

Robot pets with AI could soon live with you

iRobot cofounder Colin Angle unveils Familiar, a pet-inspired emotionally aware home robot designed to learn your routines and sup...

Kevin O'Leary says Utah AI data center project wil...

Kevin O'Leary says he will reduce the proposed Stratos AI data center in Utah after state Senate President Adams called for a 75% ...

Meta launches $115M skilled trades academy with gu...

Meta launches America's Workforce Academy with $115 million investment, offering free skilled trades training with guaranteed jobs...

Spiro taps former Indofast Energy chief as group C...

Spiro has appointed Anant Badjatya, former Indofast Energy chief executive officer, as its group CEO, in a major leadership shake-...

In today's edition: United Capital secures Ethiopian licence || MTN revives streaming ambition || Stanbic Bank mulls Ethiopia entr...

Nigeria’s CreditChek raises $600,000 to expand cre...

The move comes as African lenders struggle to find the balance between financial inclusion and credit risk management.

Here are all the iPhones getting the iOS 27 update

Unlike iOS 26, which overhauled the iPhone's visual design with Liquid Glass, iOS 27 is focused on performance improvements and a ...

Sim Shagaya’s Myka wants to do for insurance what ...

Shagaya launched Myka, a licenced digital broker that enables consumers and businesses to purchase insurance products from multipl...

Why we crave company

Neuroscientists are discovering that spending time with others may be a basic biological necessity, like need for food or water

Airbnb’s Brian Chesky plans to launch a new AI lab...

The Airbnb CEO said last year it hasn't struck an LLM partnership because existing products weren't quite ready.

Founders Fund launches game show starring Sam Altm...

The debut episode, moderated by Founders Fund chief marketing officer Mike Solana, included a star-studded cast of current tech lu...

Ahead of its IPO, Anthropic’s Daniela Amodei shrug...

Anthropic has been growing at a breakneck pace. The company announced that annualized revenue crossed $47 billion in May, up drama...

Mira Murati steps back into the spotlight, careful...

In the current environment, remaining heads down has diminishing returns; at some point, you have to make some noise just to remin...

AirTrunk commits $30B to build 5GW of AI data cent...

The Australian data center operator plans to set up 5GW of capacity in India.

‘Doo Doo Water and a Few Needles’: Inside the Myst...

An “urban explorer” tells WIRED their mother checked in to make sure they weren’t one of the people seen scurrying out of a manhol...

The Best Pool Accessories to Upgrade Your Summer (...

These are the cleaning robots, water monitors, and toys actually worth buying for pool season.

Why Apple Might Put Cameras Into Its Next AirPods

From battery life to privacy, there are many hurdles to the idea taking off.

OpenAI and Anthropic May Be Rivals, but Investors ...

“Why wouldn’t you want to be in both Pepsi and Coke?” says one venture capitalist. “It’s the same here.”

EveryPlate Meal Kit Review (2026): Low Cost, Simpl...

EveryPlate is an actual budget meal kit whose plates taste delicious. Options and ingredients are fewer, but simplicity can also b...

Amazon engineers blast company for spending billio...

The criticism came as Seattle officials advanced a one-year moratorium on new large-scale data center developments.

NY set to pass one-year pause on data centers — bu...

Hochul has thrown cold water on statewide restrictions recently, saying permitting should be up to localities.

UC Berkeley students flunk ‘gentle’ course at shoc...

More than 35% of students failed CS 10, a course described as “a gentle but thorough introduction to computer science.”

Anthropic calls for global AI slowdown after $965B...

Anthropic said artificial intelligence is advancing so rapidly that an industry-wide pause is needed to slow the pace of developme...

I went to the world’s largest biohacking conferenc...

More than 5,000 people paid thousands of dollars to catch a glimpse at the latest biohacking technologies and treatments promising...

Basketball Fans Disgusted as ESPN Airs AI Slop Ver...

"AI sucks. This isn’t Tony Parker. Do better. Gross." The post Basketball Fans Disgusted as ESPN Airs AI Slop Version of NBA Champ...

Mayor Caught on Camera Saying the Only Voters Who ...

It's never been more obvious that the pro data center camp is completely out of touch. The post Mayor Caught on Camera Saying the ...

People Are Not Happy About Google’s Plan to Releas...

"Ask yourself who is to benefit most from this, and why is it being done?" The post People Are Not Happy About Google’s Plan to Re...

While Google’s CEO Pumps Up AI, Its Actual Employe...

If an onslaught of anti-AI memes they're sharing are anything to go by, Google employees are fed up with the tech. The post While ...

Data Centers Have Become Shockingly Unpopular, Pol...

The public's opinion on data centers has swung hard. The post Data Centers Have Become Shockingly Unpopular, Poll Finds appeared f...

Bitnob Launches Enterprise: Non-Custodial Infrastr...

Bitnob announced the launch of Bitnob Enterprise, a non-custodial infrastructure...

Talstack Supports Nigerian Founders Through iDICE ...

Talstack is supporting 185 early-stage Nigerian founders as the learning...

Amazon takes on Takealot with new Prime membership

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Amazon bringing Prime to South Africa for less than $4 per month, Bolt addressing criminal use of ...

FSDH Partners with Africa Guarantee Fund and WEAV ...

FSDH Merchant Bank, in partnership with Africa Guarantee Fund (AGF)...

Interswitch enters banking tech race with Temenos ...

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Interswitch's entry into the banking technology race with the Temenos acquisition, Bolt Food's gro...

How to Stay Safe Online: Is Your Internet Connecti...

How to Stay Safe Online: Is Your Internet Connection Actually Private? Many people assume their internet activity is private. You ...

Best VPN Android 2026: Honest Rankings of the Top ...

Best VPN Android 2026: Honest Rankings of the Top VPN Apps Android users have more VPN choices than ever. Unfortunately, many are ...

Cyberbullying 2026: What’s Changed and What Parent...

Cyberbullying 2026: What’s Changed and What Parents Still Get Wrong Many parents still picture cyberbullying as mean comments on s...

Best Parental Control App 2026: The Real Review of...

Best Parental Control App 2026: The Real Review of the Top Options for Families Keeping children safe online has never been simple...

Best Father’s Day gifts for every kind of dad 2026...

Find Father’s Day gifts for every dad, from privacy tools and smart gadgets to cooling bedding, AirTags and family photo frames.

Why scammers target retirees in a 6-week summer wi...

Scammers target retirees hardest from Memorial Day to July 4. See the 6-week fraud calendar and how to protect yourself now.

A fake SSA email almost fooled a real CyberGuy listener. Kurt breaks down every red flag, what clicking that button actually does,...

Amazon drops early deals ahead of Prime Day later ...

With Amazon Prime Day set for later this month, early deals are starting to drop at the retailer, so I've rounded up the 18 best o...

'They want to build a moat': Anthropic's scary war...

Anthropic is calling for the AI industry to slow down and put some safeguards in place, but that might not be possible.

Masters of the Universe end-credits scene teases t...

Travis Knight unpacks the most important of the new Amazon movie's three end-credits scenes.

The MacBook Neo kickstarted an 8GB RAM trend — and...

What's good for the Neo is also good for the XPS and Surface? Price-wise, that may be true — but what about future-proofing?

Dutton Ranch episode 5 recap: a shock death, an un...

Things are looking bleak for Beth and Rip after losing all their cattle, and they're turning to the enemy for help in Dutton Ranch...

Ancient coin, mysterious markings found under Notr...

A team of archaeologists at the iconic cathedral is digging straight down and back in time, to Roman Paris 2,000 years ago.

Meteor lights up southern Michigan as it burns thr...

Days after a meteor exploded over New England, another fireball was spotted, visible in the Midwest to the Northeast. Rob Marciano...

El Niño could bring more widespread coral bleachin...

The expected arrival of El Niño this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, ...

Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy's guts, use ...

More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed b...

Florida sues OpenAI over alleged harms caused by C...

Florida has become the first state to sue OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman.

Why Florida is suing OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman

Florida has filed a civil suit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, accusing them of deceiving users. Jo Ling Kent explains.

Amazon faces lawsuit over Ring facial recognition ...

A Virginia man is suing Amazon over Ring's "Familiar Faces" feature, alleging the technology violates people's privacy.

Meta is selling $3.99 monthly subscriptions for In...

The new paid tier adds features like longer stories and deeper metrics as Meta looks to diversify revenue beyond advertising.

She waited for a soulmate who never showed up: Cha...

AI-fueled delusions can happen when chatbots respond to grandiose, paranoid or imaginary ideas with affirmation or encouragement.

Why Google Ads are showing on X: a partnership bor...

For years, the bird app (Twitter) operated like a premium boutique, commanding its own self-serve ad platform and…

83% of Nigerians support social media restrictions...

More than four in five Nigerians want the government to regulate children’s access to social media, according to…

The Infrastructure Behind the Exchange: ViaBTC Gro...

As ViaBTC Group celebrates its tenth anniversary with the launch of its “Proof of Decade” campaign, the milestone…

2026 FIFA World Cup: Here are 5 tech updates you s...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is upon us. This edition, hosted by Canada, Mexico and the USA, is…

How OmniRetail built a business on 95% of Nigerian...

The conventional framing of African e-commerce positions digital platforms as the future and traditional trade as the past.…

17,000-year-old stripes of red in a Welsh cave are...

Over a century after a red-lined cave wall was discovered, scientists have determined that it represents the U.K.'s oldest rock ar...

China launches new Long March 12B rocket, reported...

China's Long March 12B rocket has blasted off on its maiden voyage carrying more Qianfan "Thousand Sails" satellites, during a sur...

SIGMA 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sport lens revie...

Sigma’s 60-600mm Sport lens is one of the most versatile wildlife lenses around, but can its huge zoom range outweigh the heavy de...

'It was very very good': Ötzi the Iceman's body is...

A new study cultivated four strains of cold-adapted yeasts that had colonized Ötzi's body shortly after his death 5,300 years ago ...

Physicists achieve 'perfect randomness' for the fi...

Physicists used quantum bits to achieve 'perfect randomness' in a world-first experiment. The results of their research could stre...

QR code email scam targets employee reviews

A phishing email disguised as an HR performance review uses a QR code to trick victims. Learn how to spot this quishing scam and s...

Your Microsoft text codes are going away

Microsoft says it will phase out SMS codes for personal account sign-ins, urging users to switch to passkeys for better protection...

Would you ride in Waymo's new Ojai robotaxi?

Waymo's new Ojai robotaxi is built around passenger comfort with a spacious cabin, flat floor and big screens to control temperatu...

AI helped researchers bypass Apple M5 defenses

A small team claims AI helped them exploit Apple's newest M5 chip defenses in days, signaling a shift in how fast vulnerabilities ...

Identity theft rarely announces itself: 6 signs yo...

Identity thieves count on you ignoring small clues like a $4 charge or a missing bill. Spot these six quiet signs before fraud dam...

5 most explosive claims from Florida's lawsuit aga...

Florida AG files lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming ChatGPT chatbots are unsafe and the company ignored potential...

South Africa unveils plan to commercialise $1.8 bi...

TIA 2.0 represents a structural overhaul of South Africa’s innovation system, shifting the agency from a project funder to a comme...

The Next wave: We seem to miss the point about Afr...

Cet article est aussi disponible en français First published 31 May, 2026 It is not every day you watch very smart people delibera...