Category: Science/Technology

How to protect a loved one’s identity after death...

Lost a spouse? Learn how to lock down a loved one’s identity, stop fraud and protect your finances before scammers strike.

Thousands of iPhone apps expose data inside Apple’...

Security researchers found thousands of iPhone apps exposing hidden keys, cloud data, and payment systems despite Apple’s App Stor...

I’ve been using the Acer TravelMate P6 14 AI for a...

The Acer TravelMate P6 14 AI middle-of-the-road laptop that uses a 200-series Core Ultra processor to maximum effect.

IKEA's iconic 'donut' lamp has had a glow-up – her...

Exclusive: 'It felt like a really good place to show how smart features can genuinely improve everyday life.'

Crime 101's lead writer explains why his new Chris...

The creative mind behind Crime 101's film adaptation reveals how he overcame its book namesake's limitations to tell a two hour-pl...

Super Bowl 2026 Free Streams: TV Channels, Schedul...

All the ways to watch Super Bowl 2026 live streams for FREE from anywhere, with Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara hosting the Patriots...

Buying a dehumidifier for drying clothes? There ar...

I asked an expert whether a compressor dehumidifier or desiccant humidifier was better for drying clothes – here's what I learned....

Tesla, Waymo execs defend self-driving cars before...

"Right now we have the Wild West. I want to see some rules of the road," said Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal.

Optasia pushes responsible AI in Nigeria as privac...

Responsible AI in Nigeria moved closer to the regulatory and commercial mainstream this week as Optasia took a… The post Optasia p...

Paga promises to address unresolved PayPal issues

Paga’s partnership with PayPal has sparked a mix of excitement and frustration. In response to the concerns raised,… The post Paga...

Digital payment fraud drops by 51% as Nigerian fin...

87.5% of Nigerian fintechs use AI primarily for fraud detection... The post Digital payment fraud drops by 51% as Nigerian fintech...

Bitcoin fell off badly

The post Bitcoin fell off badly first appeared on Technext.

Deepfake: why Nigeria needs a ‘Microsoft Partnersh...

The British government has made a bold move in the global war against AI-powered deepfakes by announcing a… The post Deepfake: why...

Daily sudoku: Take a break with this classic numbe...

Get a new challenge every day with our free online sudoku puzzle.

Saltwater crocodiles crossed the Indian Ocean to r...

DNA study reveals crocs that lived in the Seychelles represented the westernmost population of saltwater crocodiles, having swam a...

The US will see a rare 'blood moon' eclipse before...

A rare total lunar eclipse will be visible from most of the United States on March 3. Here's where and when to look.

How well can AI and humans work together? Scientis...

D&D is being used as a benchmark to see how well models can make long-term plans, adhere to rules and strategize with a team.

Amazfit Active Max review: The best budget smartwa...

The Amazfit Active Max has surprisingly good specs and an unusually wide range of features for a smartwatch that costs just $169.9...

How tech is being used in Nancy Guthrie disappeara...

Investigators are hoping digital clues may break open the investigation into Savannah Guthrie's missing mother Nancy Guthrie, who ...

Millions of AI chat messages exposed in app data l...

AI chat app "Chat & Ask AI" reportedly exposed 300 million private messages from 25+ million users, including conversations about ...

Waymo under federal investigation after child stru...

A Waymo autonomous vehicle hit a child near a Santa Monica, California, school, prompting an NHTSA probe focusing on self-driving ...

Cellulant names long-serving tech leader to lead p...

Cellulant has picked longtime engineer Michael Muriuki as CPTO to lead product and technology as competition rises in African digi...

Inside Kasi Cloud, Nigeria’s first 100MW AI data c...

We took a tour of the first ever 100MW AI data centre campus Kasi Cloud is building close to the coast of Lagos, Nigeria.

Fintechs ask CBN for growth fund, regulator says i...

Fintech operators are pushing for a dedicated growth fund or credit guarantee scheme to unlock capital for innovation and expansio...

Cape Town’s AI traffic cameras showed promise. The...

Cape Town’s cautious approach reflects a broader challenge facing governments globally: balancing the efficiency of AI surveillanc...

Infrastructure, not influence, defines creator ear...

The regional divergence suggests that the African creator economy is a collection of distinct markets at different stages of matur...

Screen Skinz Lands $300K ‘Shark Tank’ Deal, Expand...

When Screen Skinz Co-founders RaShaun Brown and Clay Canning stepped into the “Shark Tank,” they were pitching more than a screen ...

Waymo, An Autonomous Ride-Hailing Service Co-Led B...

Black-led Waymo has received a new round of funding.

Google Partners With The Ghanaian Goverment To Lau...

Google is partnering with the Ghanaian government to offer its residents education and training in AI tools that use local languag...

Uncle Nearest Receiver Requests For Court To Expan...

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Will A Partial Government Shutdown Delay Your Tax ...

The 2026 tax season officially opened on Jan.

Corporate crime persists in the shadows

Unlike violent crimes, there are no comprehensive national statistics on the serious misconduct of companies. Some see a need for ...

Why disease outbreaks on Chinese fur farms are a s...

Farming animals for fur is not only cruel but also provides an ideal environment for viruses to mix and cross over into humans

As it preps Specs for the masses, Snap’s Q4 shows ...

The company is engaged in a strategy to diversify its revenue sources as it heads into the new year.

Mundi Ventures closes on €750M for Kembara, its la...

Spain-based deeptech and climate megafund Kembara has just completed a €750 million first close toward its €1 billion target. ...

Spotify ventures into physical book sales, adds ne...

Spotify users in the U.S. and the UK will soon be able to buy physical books in the app. There's also a new tool that syncs physic...

Sam Altman got exceptionally testy over Claude Sup...

He posted a novella-sized rant that devolved into to calling his rival "dishonest" and "authoritarian."

Google’s subscriptions rise in Q4 as YouTube pulls...

The company said it now has 325 million paying users across Google One and YouTube Premium, up from 300 million users three months...

Brenna Huckaby Starter Pack: Paralympic Winter Gam...

How this four-time Paralympic medalist controls her controllables under the spotlight.

How the Olympic Torchbearers Are Chosen

From world-class athletes to the stars of Heated Rivalry, torchbearers are selected for their inspiring stories. Here’s what to kn...

The Best Flower Delivery Services of 2026, Tested ...

Skip the sad grocery store bouquet this Valentine’s Day. These online flower delivery services do the heavy lifting for you—just d...

These 10 Automatic Cat Feeders Were the Best We Te...

We tested some of the most popular automatic dry- and wet-food pet feeders to see which ones are worth the money.

What Is Thread? Matter’s Smart Home Network Protoc...

Thread is a mesh networking protocol that connects low-power smart home gadgets, and it’s one of Matter’s underlying technologies....

Businesses spend $800B on jobs that could be done ...

Based on the average office worker salary of those polled being $115,779, this equates to $3 billion lost each working day, resear...

Elon Musk loses bid to dismiss SEC lawsuit over Tw...

The judge said Musk's arguments, including that the SEC overreached in order to punish him for criticizing it, did not warrant dis...

Amazon Ring products expand AI-powered network to ...

Feature is now available for people who don't own a Ring device.

AI anxiety batters software execs, costing them co...

Eight of the 10 biggest wealth drops so far in 2026 have been among billionaires who built their fortunes in software, according t...

Google parent Alphabet latest tech giant to announ...

"We’re seeing our AI investments and infrastructure drive revenue and growth across the board," CEO Sundar Pichai said.

Polymarket CEO Known for Yelling at His Employees,...

"A lot of people wouldn't invest because they thought Shayne was nuts." The post Polymarket CEO Known for Yelling at His Employees...

If Bitcoin Keeps Tanking, It Could Cause a “Death ...

"Sickening scenarios have now come within reach." The post If Bitcoin Keeps Tanking, It Could Cause a “Death Spiral” for the Entir...

New Site Lets AI Rent Human Bodies

"Robots need your body." The post New Site Lets AI Rent Human Bodies appeared first on Futurism.

Uh Oh… Nvidia’s $100 Billion Deal With OpenAI Has ...

Who could have ever foreseen this? The post Uh Oh… Nvidia’s $100 Billion Deal With OpenAI Has Fallen Apart appeared first on Futur...

Anthropic Just Sent Shockwaves Through the Entire ...

A minor update with major consequences. The post Anthropic Just Sent Shockwaves Through the Entire Stock Market by Releasing a New...

This platform wants to help upcoming Nigerian arti...

After struggling to monetise a viral song, Melody Nehemiah launched SongDis to fix Africa’s music distribution and earning gap.

KOKO creditors face a 14-day deadline as the compa...

On today’s Techpoint Digest, we discuss KOKO Networks entering administration, STANLIB getting approval to buy into Cassava ADC, S...

Grey Launches Upgraded Virtual Card with Apple Pay...

Y Combinator-backed fintech adds contactless payment support to its virtual...

Google opens applications for the 10th cohort of G...

Google has opened applications for the 10th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa, a 12-week AI-focused program sup...

The Khaby Lame deal explained: A $975 million bet ...

Despite the $975 million headline, no money has changed hands. Instead, this deal is a long-term bet on Khaby Lame’s ability to sc...

Bloomwit Releases 2026 Visibility Report for Afric...

Bloomwit Releases 2026 Visibility Report for African SMEs Bloomwit, Africa’s leading  PR and communications agency and academy, ha...

Robinhood text scam warning: Do not call this numb...

A fake Robinhood text claims an API key was linked to a wallet. Here is how this scam works and what to do if you get it.

How tech is being used in Nancy Guthrie’s abductio...

A look at how investigators may use Apple device data phone records and cameras in the Nancy Guthrie missing person case.

How technology can help keep loved ones safe at ho...

Smart cameras, emergency wearables, data privacy tools and routines can help protect older loved ones and give families peace of m...

'Valve is on track to begin shipping its AMD-power...

Valve has previously said the Steam Machine will debut early in 2026, and Lisa Su has underlined that this is still the case.

CES is clear: People want tech to improve their ev...

Every year, CES showcases the limitless potential of our industry, but this year, we moved away from proof-of-concepts and towards...

Linux users report Microsoft's Visual Studio Code ...

Many users have run out of disk space entirely, and a patch is nowhere in sight.

Microsoft warns infostealer malware is 'rapidly ex...

Hackers are increasingly targeting macOS users with social engineering and infostealers, Microsoft warns.

AMD graphics card makers rumored to be looking at ...

A shift towards more production of 8GB graphics cards won't go down well with PC gamers, that's for sure.

More companies are pointing to AI as they lay off ...

Although economists have generally downplayed the impact of artificial intelligence on jobs, some employers are highlighting their...

Pinterest fired 2 engineers who built an internal ...

Pinterest says two engineers lost their jobs after writing custom scripts to identify employees who were cut in a recent round of ...

Telecoms: MTN, Airtel, Globacom, others gained 14....

Nigerian telecoms operators have added a total of 14.7 million subscribers in 2025. This is according to the… The post Telecoms: M...

Nomba acquires Canadian payment firm to build dire...

African fintech Nomba has acquired a licenced Payment Service Provider and Money Services Business in Canada, establishing a… The ...

Starlink launches internet service in Senegal, its...

Elon Musk-owned satellite internet provider Starlink has launched in Senegal. This makes the West African country the 26th… The po...

Nigerians used 1.38 million terabytes of data in D...

Nigerian internet subscribers used 1.38 million terabytes of data in December 2025, showing the continued demand for data… The pos...

Uber records over 40 million trips daily as monthl...

Ride-hailing giant Uber now handles over 40 million trips every day, serving more than 200 million monthly users… The post Uber re...

Men develop cardiovascular disease 7 years before ...

Men's heart health tends to decline earlier in life, and the difference is driven largely by coronary heart disease, which appears...

Hydrogen leak derails Artemis II wet rehearsal, pu...

NASA has delayed the Artemis II launch until March at the earliest after engineers discovered hydrogen leaks during last night's w...

Asteroid 2024 YR4's collision with the moon could ...

If the building-size asteroid 2024 YR4 crashes into the moon in December 2032, the impact will produce a bright flash that may be ...

Grim photo captures polar bear mom and cubs restin...

An image of polar bears napping along the Hudson Bay coast in Canada has been shortlisted for the Wildlife Photographer of the Yea...

A deer carrying the rotting head of its vanquished...

Here are the 24 images shortlisted for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Nuveen People's Choice Award 2026.

Your phone shares data at night: Here's how to sto...

Your phone secretly transmits tracking data while you sleep at night. Learn key privacy settings to stop overnight data sharing an...

Nigerian gig workers struggle with tax rules. Keep...

KeepAm, a Nigeria-based tax record and filing app, is built for remote workers, creators, and small operators who have historicall...

How to check 2025 NECO results

Table of contents How to check your 2025 NECO results on the official NECO website How to check your 2025 NECO results on your pho...

In today's edition: South Africa's biggest banks are going cashless || Onafriq and PAPSS pilot Naira wallet transfers from Nigeria...

China Is Actively Using doacWeb for Simple and Ope...

In China’s fast-moving digital space, creators, writers, and information sharers are using doacWeb as a simple way to publish writ...

Adobe Animate is shutting down as company focuses ...

Adobe Animate will be discontinued on March 1, 2026, as Adobe shifts its focus to AI.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX officially acquires Elon Musk’s...

The merger creates the world's most valuable private company and paves the way for Musk to try and prove out the usefulness of spa...

China is leading the fight against hidden car door...

Under new safety rules published Monday by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, cars sold in the country must ...

Fintech CEO and Forbes 30 Under 30 alum has been c...

The startup CEO says she plans to publicly address the charges this week.

Waymo raises $16B to scale robotaxi fleet internat...

Waymo said the funds will be used to fuel its growth, which has accelerated over the past year and doesn't appear to be slowing.

Dyson Deals: WIRED’s Top Pick Pet Vacuum and Purif...

WIRED’s favorite pet vacuum and our favorite purifier-heater are on steep discount right now.

HHS Is Using AI Tools From Palantir to Target ‘DEI...

Since March of 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services has been using tools from Palantir and the startup Credal AI to w...

The Tech Elites in the Epstein Files

The Department of Justice has released more than 3 million documents and photos related to Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s who shows up fr...

Elon Musk Is Rolling xAI Into SpaceX—Creating the ...

By fusing SpaceX and xAI—which acquired X last year—Elon Musk tightens his grip over technologies that shape national security, so...

Epstein Files Reveal Peter Thiel’s Elaborate Dieta...

The latest batch of Jeffrey Epstein files shed light on the convicted sex offender’s ties to Silicon Valley—and Peter Thiel’s exac...

Robocar Waymo costs more to ride than paying a hum...

At least clankers don't ask for tips.

Jeffrey Epstein boasted about ‘wild’ dinner with M...

Jeffrey Epstein once boasted about meeting Mark Zuckerberg, Reid Hoffman, Elon Musk and Peter Thiel at what he described as a “wil...

Elon Musk’s SpaceX merges with artificial intellig...

Elon Musk is reportedly in “advanced talks” to merge his rocket company SpaceX with his artificial intelligence firm xAI.

Teamsters demand Waymos be pulled from California ...

The largest union in the state put Golden State officials on blast, telling them to pull the company's license to operate the futu...

Alarm Grows as Social Network Entirely for AI Star...

"Genuinely the most incredible sci-fi takeoff-adjacent thing I have seen recently." The post Alarm Grows as Social Network Entirel...

Tesla Stock Took a Beating After Elon Musk’s Epste...

The company is in big trouble. The post Tesla Stock Took a Beating After Elon Musk’s Epstein Island Revelations appeared first on ...