Category: Science/Technology

How Iniubong Obonguko built a global engineering c...

Iniubong learned to code on phone and paper during Nigeria’s power outages, later leaving university to pursue real-world engineer...

Nairagram Completes ₦10 Billion Capital Raise to D...

Nairagram, a leading pan-African payments and financial infrastructure company, has...

How to use AI Noise Removal For Clearer Audio

How to use AI Noise Removal For Clearer Audio In 2026, you don’t need a $300 Shure SM7B to sound like a pro. AI “Resynthesis” tech...

How Does Mobile Money Work in West Africa: A Pract...

How Does Mobile Money Work in West Africa: A Practical Guide This article explains how mobile money works in West Africa, covering...

Why Ranking on Google Is Harder Than Ever (And Wha...

Why Ranking on Google Is Harder Than Ever (And What Smart Brands Do Differently There was a time when ranking on Google felt almos...

 Unwind: Off the Deck – Reflection • Connection • ...

 Unwind: Off the Deck – Reflection • Connection • Growth Founder Institute Lagos, the Lagos chapter of the global Founder Institut...

What Are The Challenges Facing African Startups, E...

What Are The Challenges Facing African Startups, Explained This article examines the major challenges facing African startups, inc...

10 Best Presidents’ Day Amazon Deals: INIU, Ring, ...

Top tech deals on chargers, printers, air purifiers, dash cams and smart home gear. Save big on must-have gadgets today.

This is the first PCIe 6.0 SSD you can actually bu...

Micron has launched the 9650, the first PCIe 6.0 SSD built for hyperscale AI inference workloads and high-bandwidth data center st...

Sex toy firm hit by data breach - Tenga says hacke...

A Tenga employee fell for a phishing email, and gave away access to a company email account.

I’ve spent months tracking AI personalities like T...

Interest in AI characters doesn’t necessarily mean people want them – and it certainly doesn’t mean we’ll stick around.

What is the release date for The Pitt season 2 epi...

My man Louie is never coming back to the ER, but we've still got a lot of problem cases. When does The Pitt season episode 7 air o...

I became a master of stealth in Styx: Blades of Gr...

Styx: Blades of Greed isn’t perfect, but its excellent stealth foundations make it well worth playing.

These United States: George Washington and climate...

On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unantic...

How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged...

On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise...

Russia blocks WhatsApp as it pushes state-backed a...

The messaging platform WhatsApp says Russia has "attempted to fully block" its service inside the country, "to drive people to a s...

Amazon ends Flock partnership after backlash over ...

Amazon's Ring unit touted a "search party" service in its Super Bowl ad, but one critic called the app a "surveillance nightmare."

FTC warns Apple's Tim Cook over alleged political ...

The Federal Trade Commission sent a letter to Tim Cook one day after President Trump circulated a report raising questions about A...

SSS charges El-Rufai with cybercrime for tapping N...

The State Security Service has filed cybercrime charges against former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai after he admitted… The...

“Anyone who wants to install a solar system should...

The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has issued a critical advisory to Nigerian homeowners and businesses amidst a rising… The post “Any...

SiBAN counters SEC’s new capital requirement for d...

The Nigerian digital asset ecosystem is at the crossroads following the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) introduction of...

El-Rufai’s own goal, Terra’s $22m raise, other tec...

The post El-Rufai’s own goal, Terra’s $22m raise, other tech stories first appeared on Technext.

NDPC investigates Temu over misuse of data of 12.7...

Nigeria’s data protection regulator has launched an investigation into Chinese e-commerce platform Temu over concerns that the com...

Vaccine denial sets Americans up for more chronic ...

Despite well-established links between pathogens and chronic illness, the U.S. government continues to weaken public health measur...

Snakes keep evolving into cannibals — here's what ...

A review of over 500 reports of cannibalistic behavior in snakes finds it's appeared multiple times in different evolutionary line...

Many men lose their Y chromosomes as they age. It ...

A researcher explores why men lose their Y chromosomes in cells as they age and the health implications associated with this loss.

Tumaco-Tolita Seated Elder: This 2,000-year-old de...

Tumaco-Tolita artists were known for their intense realism in sculpting clay representations of humans.

Hidden beauty of Zimbabwe's 2.5 billion-year-old '...

A 2010 astronaut photo shows off the astonishing scale of the Great Dyke of Zimbabwe, which stretches over 340 miles (550 kilomete...

Astronauts arrive at ISS for 8-month mission after...

NASA Commander Jessica Meir leads an international crew, including France's second woman in space, to the ISS for an eight-month m...

Clean up your social media feed and cut the noise

Clean up chaotic social media feeds across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, Threads and LinkedIn using content preferences...

Android malware hidden in fake antivirus app

Fake antivirus app TrustBastion uses Hugging Face to deliver Android malware that captures screenshots, steals PINs and shows fake...

Fake ad blocker breaks PCs in new malware extensio...

Chrome and Edge users warned about NexShield browser extension scam that causes crashes and tricks users into installing malware t...

Why physical ID theft is harder to fix than credit...

Physical ID theft recovery proves more complex than credit card fraud, requiring police reports across multiple jurisdictions and ...

Wearable robotics are changing how we walk and run

Nike's Project Amplify and consumer exoskeletons like Hypershell X are bringing wearable robotics to market, with powered footwear...

Elon Musk slams Anthropic AI models as 'misanthrop...

Elon Musk accuses Anthropic's AI models of being "misanthropic and evil," claiming the competitor's Claude models exhibit racial a...

Verizon customers face 35-day wait to unlock paid-...

Verizon customers can avoid 35-day device unlock delays by paying off phones in-store with cash, chip cards, or contactless paymen...

Musk company chosen for underground transit system...

Elon Musk’s Boring Company was chosen to enter negotiations for a proposed underground transit system connecting Universal Orlando...

NELFUND disbursement explained: What students shou...

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) application is still ongoing. Here is what you need to know about 2026 disbursements.

NELFUND loan pending? What students should do if t...

A pending status does not automatically mean your application has been rejected. In most cases, it indicates your loan is still wi...

In today's edition: Terra Industries raises more money || Telkom finally agrees to provide WiFi || JKIA grounded flights stall tec...

With new subsidiary, Chams joins Nigeria’s growing...

Chams Holding Company Plc, a Nigerian-based Information and Communications Technology company, has created a new subsidiary, Chams...

TikTok removes over 580,000 videos in Kenya as mod...

TikTok removed more than 580,000 videos in Kenya between July and September 2025 for violating its content rules, according to the...

IBM will hire your entry-level talent in the age o...

IBM plans to triple its entry-level hiring in the U.S. in 2026, but these jobs will have different tasks than in previous years.

Rivian was saved by software in 2025

The company's annual revenue was boosted by its technology joint venture with Volkswagen Group.

For $1M, you can pay Bryan Johnson (or BryanAI?) t...

The longevity-obsessed investor Bryan Johnson is charging $1 million to sign up for his "Immortals" program.

Amid disappointing earnings, Pinterest claims it s...

Pinterest's stock tumbles after an earnings miss, with higher-than-expected usage its only bright spot.

Waymo is asking DoorDash drivers to shut the doors...

If a passenger accidentally leaves a Waymo door open, the vehicle can get stuck in place.

OpenAI’s President Gave Millions to Trump. He Says...

In an interview with WIRED, Greg Brockman says his political donations support OpenAI's mission—even if some employees at the comp...

A Wave of Unexplained Bot Traffic Is Sweeping the ...

From small publishers to US federal agencies, websites are reporting unusual spikes in automated traffic linked to IP addresses in...

Waymo Asks the DC Public to Pressure Their City Of...

Stuck in regulatory limbo, the self-driving-vehicle developer is encouraging residents of Washington, DC, to message public offici...

The Asus Zenbook S 16 Is $500 Off and Has Never Be...

The Asus Zenbook S 16 was a favorite of ours last year, but the price was always too high. Now it has dropped to $1,000, and it’s ...

‘Uncanny Valley’: ICE’s Secret Expansion Plans, Pa...

In this episode of Uncanny Valley, our hosts dive into WIRED’s scoop about a secret Trump administration campaign extending right ...

Uncanny ‘warm-skinned’ robot built to feel as huma...

This warm-skinned bot will give you the chills.

Russia has tried to fully block WhatsApp and ‘driv...

Russia has attempted to fully block WhatsApp in the country, the company said, the latest move in an ongoing government effort to ...

Privacy, fairness concerns sparked by AI pricing t...

The implications of introducing pricing models in this way may have very real implications.

Table for one? Now you can take your AI chatbot on...

Have an AI girlfriend or boyfriend? Now there’s a bar for you.

Gail Slater leaving role as DOJ antitrust chief am...

Justice Department antitrust chief Gail Slater said Thursday she is stepping down from the role – amid reports of infighting over ...

AI Is a Burnout Machine

"The AI doesn't get tired between problems. I do." The post AI Is a Burnout Machine appeared first on Futurism.

OpenAI Fires Top Safety Exec Who Opposed ChatGPT’s...

This is shady. The post OpenAI Fires Top Safety Exec Who Opposed ChatGPT’s “Adult Mode” appeared first on Futurism.

Vending Machine Run by Claude More of a Disaster T...

Not quite ready for the real world. The post Vending Machine Run by Claude More of a Disaster Than Previously Known appeared first...

It Appears That Immigration Officials Caused the E...

Mortifying. The post It Appears That Immigration Officials Caused the El Paso Airport Shutdown When They Panic-Fired a Powerful La...

Creeps Are Using Grok to Unblur Children’s Faces i...

It's always Grok. The post Creeps Are Using Grok to Unblur Children’s Faces in the Epstein Files appeared first on Futurism.

Nigerians remix Valentine’s Day in 2026 as Google ...

Google Search data shows a shift from dinner dates to Galentine’s parties, glow-up experiences, and creative gifts, as Nigerians t...

Redtech sets sights on 29 African markets, says me...

Redtech, backed by Heirs Holdings, is expanding into 29 African countries and scaling RedPay after processing ₦30 trillion in 2025...

From Papaoutai to Urban Chords: The business and l...

Who owns an AI remix? Who gets paid? And can African artistes protect their work from AI? This deep dive examines the business, co...

Skosh Launches Global Culture-Based Dating and Fri...

Skosh is a global culture-based dating and friendship app helping...

Ikeja Electric ties power supply to tax IDs for bu...

On today’s Techpoint Digest, we discuss Ikeja Electric tying power supply to tax IDs, the AI remix that fooled the world, and why ...

Love Is in the Air — and So Are Scammers: Valentin...

Love Is in the Air — and So Are Scammers: Valentine’s Day 2026 Threats to Watch For As Valentine’s Day 2026 approaches, people are...

The Cost of Invisibility: How African SMEs Lose Re...

The Cost of Invisibility: How African SMEs Lose Revenue Online Across Africa, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the ba...

Vincent Mabaso appointed Head of Channel – Africa,...

Vincent Mabaso appointed Head of Channel – Africa, Check Point Software Technologies Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASD...

Inaugural Ai Everything MEA Egypt Opens with Sover...

Inaugural Ai Everything MEA Egypt Opens with Sovereign AI and Global Intelligence Infrastructure at the Forefront Ai Everything Mi...

Comparison Of Smartwatches Under 50k Naira: Top Bu...

Comparison Of Smartwatches Under 50k Naira: Top Budget Picks This practical comparison of smartwatches under 50k naira highlights ...

Warm skinned AI robot with camera eyes is seriousl...

A warm skinned humanoid with camera eyes debuts in China and it feels unsettling. Meet Moya the biometric AI robot raising alarms.

How to safely view your bank and retirement accoun...

Worried about checking bank or retirement accounts online? These simple security steps can help protect your money and your identi...

2026 Valentine’s romance scams and how to avoid th...

Romance scams surge every Valentine’s Day. Learn how AI scammers use personal data in 2026—and the steps you can take to protect y...

Beyond Connected [Ep. 18] Think you’re safe from i...

In this week’s episode, I break down 5 common myths about identity theft and what you can do to make sure you don’t fall victim....

Bobsleigh at Winter Olympics 2026 Free Streams: TV...

All the ways to watch Winter Olympics bobsleigh 2026 live streams for FREE, with Germany seeking to win all four events at Milano ...

The Mortuary Assistant director Jeremiah Kipp says...

The Mortuary Assistant movie had the full backing of game developer Brian Clarke, who even has a fun cameo in the movie.

How to Get to Heaven from Belfast review: Derry Gi...

How to Get to Heaven from Belfast has all the Derry Girls Easter eggs you could possibly want, only its Irish charm comes with a d...

Claude just made its most powerful tools free — fr...

Anthropic has expanded Claude’s free tier with powerful file-creation tools, app integrations and customizable Skills.

How to watch India vs Namibia: Free Streams, TV Ch...

Here's how to watch India vs Namibia T20 World Cup streams as Suryakumar Yadav's side look to make it two from two.

Americans are turning to AI for emotional therapy ...

Millions of Americans are turning to AI for emotional therapy. A report in JAMA found about 13% of young people use AI chatbots fo...

How did investigators recover Nancy Guthrie's door...

Many are questioning how Nancy Guthrie's Google Nest surveillance footage was recovered days after officials said it was disconnec...

TikTok to launch local feed that taps users' geolo...

The social media platform changed its privacy policy last month, inviting users to allow it to track their specific location.

Honor X9d: How a new smartphone maker plans to dis...

The Nigerian smartphone market, often characterised by its fierce competition and price-sensitive consumer base, witnessed a signi...

Nigeria targets 95% digital literacy by 2030 – NIT...

The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has noted that Nigeria is… ...

Google Search data show that Valentine’s Day will ...

Valentine’s Day in Nigeria looks nothing like it used to. Google’s latest search data shows people are swapping… The post Google S...

Hackers breach 37 countries quietly, customer sues...

The post Hackers breach 37 countries quietly, customer sues Chowdeck, other tech news first appeared on Technext.

A chat with SA e-hailing leader Ubuntu Lekgokwane ...

Vehicle financing, or car loans, has always been an important means of owning a vehicle. It began with… The post A chat with SA e-...

World's oldest known sewn clothing may be stitched...

The sewn hide, cordage and needles show how Indigenous Americans used complex technology to survive the freezing temperatures at t...

New study favors 'fuzzy' dark matter as the backbo...

New research using a space-time phenomenon predicted by Einstein presents evidence that the invisible backbone of the universe may...

Permafrost thaw and 'shrubification' have tipped A...

An analysis of peatland soil samples and satellite images has found that wildfires on Alaska's North Slope are more frequent and s...

Radio signal discovered at the center of our galax...

Scientists hope to probe the nature of general relativity through a possible pulsar found in the center of the Milky Way, near a s...

Cancer vaccine shows promise against HPV-related t...

If proven effective in humans, the vaccine could complement standard therapies for HPV-driven cancer, as well as inform the design...

2026 Valentine's romance scams and how to avoid th...

Valentine's Day romance scams in 2026 use AI personas and automated scripts to target divorced and widowed individuals through dat...

Roblox child safety warning after Nebraska kidnapp...

A Nebraska man allegedly used Roblox and Snapchat to groom two sisters before allegedly kidnapping them. What parents need to know...

Stanford psychiatrist testifies in California tria...

Stanford expert testifies Meta's social media features are addictive like a "drug," especially for youth, in a California lawsuit ...

Jumia’s China bet drives 82% surge in internationa...

Jumia’s international sales, largely driven by China, grew 82% in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to its financial results....

Affirm To Offer Buy Now, Pay Later Rent Payments W...

Affirm Holdings Inc.

Kevin Hart’s Tequila Brand Gran Coramino Has Repor...

Kevin Hart’s tequila brand is faring well in the liquor market.