Category: Science/Technology

Apple Event 2026 live — last-minute iPhone Ultra l...

We're reporting live from Apple's ‘Surprise and Shine’ event, where we expect the foldable iPhone Ultra, AirPods 5, and more to be...

Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroac...

Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to ...

Watch: CBS News reporter tests out autonomous, AI-...

Leigh Kiniry tests out an autonomous, AI-powered Uber in London.

Meet the landowners who became millionaires from d...

While data centers bother many, some lucky landowners have become millionaires by selling property to developers. Kelly O'Grady re...

How AI is reshaping the U.S. Open for players and ...

At the U.S. Open, artificial intelligence is giving players and fans a new way to experience the tournament.

Data center development turns some landowners into...

Most Americans say they're opposed to data centers. But a lucky few have gotten rich selling their land to data center developers.

Apple event expected to debut foldable iPhone and ...

Apple's Sept. 9 tech showcase is set to feature new CEO John Ternus unveiling its first foldable iPhone and the iPhone 18.

Dangote Refinery unveils IPO prospectus: Here’s al...

The prospectus for the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE Initial Public Offering (IPO) has been released, providin...

Kenya’s AI Playbook

18 investment platforms Nigerians can use to buy D...

Aliko Dangote is finally giving Nigerian investors something they’ve been waiting for: the chance to buy shares in…

Uber exit: Moove drivers demand daily remittance r...

Drivers operating on the Moove platform have requested a review of their contractual terms from the company. According…

How Oui Capital’s $150K Moniepoint bet paid off bi...

In 2019, TeamApt was primarily focused on developing financial technology for banks, not yet widely recognised for its…

25 years ago, a NASA astronaut captured this haunt...

During the Sept. 11 attacks, NASA astronaut Frank Culbertson — the only American not on Earth at the time — snapped a "sobering" s...

Arctic warming fuels 2 distinct climate regimes in...

New research finds that western Siberia is becoming wetter as the world warms, while eastern Siberia seems to be getting drier. An...

Where on Earth is safest from global catastrophe?

Researchers have worked out the safest, most resilient country to be in during an apocalyptic event.

Google scientists removed a critical 'consciousnes...

A new study shows that measures to stop AI's claims of consciousness have unintended consequences for non-human entities.

'Drops in the ocean can make waves': How the grass...

In this excerpt from "The Carbon Wave," author Leah Stokes explores the lead up to that moment, and the wave of environmental acti...

Autonomous excavators are digging with empty cabs

Bedrock Robotics says its autonomous excavators are doing paid earthwork on active job sites in Texas and Nevada with no operator ...

Pilotless cargo aircraft could change how packages...

Elroy Air's Chaparral can carry over 500 pounds and fly 450 miles without a runway, and the FAA just tested it under a new federal...

Gmail change may flood your inbox with political e...

Gmail's Verified Sender Program launches September 8, 2026, giving U.S. political committees a more reliable path to your personal...

How to stream safely while traveling outside the U...

A VPN encrypts your connection on hotel, airport and café Wi-Fi abroad, but streaming catalogs and live sports access still depend...

AI shopping carts could drive up your grocery bill

AI-powered smart grocery carts are linked to 32% higher spending, according to new research, as Instacart Caper Carts expand acros...

Nvidia to buy AI platform Hugging Face for nearly ...

Nvidia announced it will acquire AI developer platform Hugging Face for approximately $13 billion, deepening its push into the ope...

OpenAI unveils GPT-6 Astra with major advances in ...

The new GPT-6 Astra AI model is rolling out first to enterprise users and can complete computer tasks, create documents and assist...

Zoox launches robotaxi service at Las Vegas airpor...

Zoox has expanded its driverless robotaxi service to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, allowing travelers to book rid...

Meta introduces Muse, a personal AI agent that can...

Meta on Tuesday unveiled personal AI agent Muse that can autonomously send emails, book travel on a person's behalf, sell a car an...

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declares 'AGI has arrived'...

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declared AGI has arrived after OpenAI launched GPT-6 Astra, trained on 100K+ Grace Blackwell GPUs with 400...

Kenya’s Flowt raises $550,000 as it targets a $1 m...

The Nairobi-based company uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse financial records, including bank and M-Pesa statements and...

Power Brunch: Nigeria’s data sovereignty push goes...

With Nigeria’s financial sector facing a January 1, 2027, deadline to comply with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s data-localisation ...

Africa’s last-mile electricity problem cannot be s...

Kenya illustrates the problem. Successive governments have spent years extending the national grid, including through the Last Mil...

This AI research company wants to put 1,000 Africa...

African Languages Lab has spent years building data for underrepresented African languages. Now, its Mansa AI platform brings 30 l...

In today's edition: Kenya to licence data centre operators || Leila Fourie to join Vodacom board || Global payout options are shri...

We’re on the verge of seeing the quantum vacuum fo...

Quantum theory says a vacuum isn’t truly empty, but proving it directly has remained out of reach. A new experiment using immensel...

I made a free AI chatbot solve a decade-long maths...

After months covering the shocking rise of AI mathematics, reporter Matthew Sparkes decided to put a free chatbot to the test – a...

Super El Niño set to cause ‘terribly dangerous’ dr...

The El Niño phase now under way will be the most damaging on record for the Amazon, scientists warn, raising the risk of catastrop...

The danger of viewing the cosmos as a mirror that ...

It is only natural to view the world, or even the entire universe, through the lens of humanity – we’re human, after all. But colu...

As Star Trek turns 60, it’s not too late to discov...

Whether it's the original 1966 classic or one of its many modern spinoffs, there's a Star Trek story for everyone. Bethan Ackerley...

Major breakthrough made on famous Millennium maths...

Three key findings produced in collaboration between humans and AI bring us closer to a solution to the infamous Navier-Stokes puz...

Zapping the face could boost brain signalling and ...

Bursts of electrical stimulation to a nerve in the face seem to improve signalling between neurons and people's performance on a m...

Why growing seaweed isn’t a climate solution

Some have claimed cultivating seaweed could remove hundreds of millions of tonnes of CO2. But as warming waters kill off kelp, we ...

OpenAI has solved the Navier-Stokes Millennium pro...

One of the trickiest problems in mathematics has now fallen to AI after just days of work. The groundbreaking result was announced...

Common painkiller use in early pregnancy linked to...

Taking the painkiller paracetamol (acetaminophen) during pregnancy has been linked to smaller ovaries and testes in baby girls and...

Many Space Missions Are Searching for Life Beyond ...

Several space missions are searching for extraterrestrial life, which could come in the form of microbes The post Many Space Missi...

What’s Creating These Mysterious Seafloor Hexagons...

We now know who is responsible for them, but why they’re doing it is still up for debate The post What’s Creating These Mysterious...

After an 8-Year Journey, Orbiters Are About to Giv...

But the BepiColombo twin orbiters aren’t the first spacecraft to visit our system’s smallest planet. Here’s what we’ve seen alread...

The Elegance of a Stupid Question

Are computers in mathematics rewriting the definitions of stupid and smart? The post The Elegance of a Stupid Question appeared fi...

Why Some Ants are Lazy Freeloaders

Not every ant is a good samaritan The post Why Some Ants are Lazy Freeloaders appeared first on Nautilus.

Male Sex-Reversed Frogs Hold Their Own in Fertilit...

Sex reversal may not be an evolutionary dead end after all The post Male Sex-Reversed Frogs Hold Their Own in Fertility Competitio...

This New “Devil Flower” Species Doesn’t Photosynth...

It’s a rare plant with an “enigmatic and devil-like essence” The post This New “Devil Flower” Species Doesn’t Photosynthesize appe...

NASA’s New Experimental Jet Promises Supersonic Fl...

Sneaking past the sound barrier The post NASA’s New Experimental Jet Promises Supersonic Flight Without the Sonic Booms appeared f...

How Fast You Walk May Determine How Long You Live

You’re going to want to pick up the pace The post How Fast You Walk May Determine How Long You Live appeared first on Nautilus.

Elegance Bratton On What Changes (And What Doesn’t...

Director Elegance Bratton made his name on intimate, lower-budget work: Pier Kids, his 2019 documentary on queer and trans youth i...

Morgan State University Awarded $3M From Baltimore...

Morgan State University has received funding to provide more financial support to students.

Cardi B Shares Intention To Pass Grow-Good Beauty ...

Cardi B is already thinking long-term about Grow-Good Beauty.

Bryan Sackey Launched A Culturally Responsive Evid...

Bryan Sackey is tackling a topic that remains largely taboo in his home country of Ghana.

Fayetteville State University Opens $69.3M Buildin...

North Carolina’s Fayetteville State University has invested millions of dollars in a building that will shape the future of educat...

How much of a problem is AI’s water use?

It depends. Though water consumption by data centers pales in comparison to that of some other industries, it’s a problem in water...

Cackle! Pop! Roar! Reptiles have a lot to say.

Scientists are investigating what the various sounds mean — and discovering that the creatures may be more like birds and mammals ...

Your boss is watching you

Assisted by AI, companies have more options than ever to track employees, minute by minute, keystroke by keystroke. Does this have...

What archaeology reveals about the rise of all-pow...

Autocracy wasn’t inevitable in early civilizations — many were more egalitarian. But when riches were there to monopolize, strongm...

Seattle Times and Newsday are the latest publicati...

Two more news organizations are suing OpenAI and Microsoft over the supposed use of their journalism to train AI.

TechCrunch Mobility: Tesla Cybercab hits the road ...

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in ...

Travis Kalanick’s Atoms might be getting into the ...

The Uber founder has said that Atoms will allow him to complete "unfinished business."

Authors push back as publishers and agents make cl...

Authors say publishers seem to be claiming more than their fair share of settlement payments.

Phil Schiller’s App Store exit reportedly driven b...

Schiller reportedly had reservations about new CEO John Ternus' goal of bringing in more recurring revenue from the App Store.

Best Water Leak Detectors (2026): Moen, Phyn, TP-L...

Don’t let busted pipes or an overflowing washing machine dampen your day. These smart water sensors can help you catch problems qu...

These Cyborg Cockroaches Could Save Your Life

The team embedded electrodes into live cockroaches, then outfitted them with cameras and injection devices to deliver medication v...

My Brief Summer Fling With Siri AI

I was initially enamored with the beta version of Apple’s revamped smartphone assistant. As the full release approaches, I’ve forg...

Create Custom Windows 11 Notifications to Remind Y...

Take full control of your desktop alerts by sending yourself recurring reminders and custom notifications triggered by specific ev...

The Best Laptop Backpacks for Work, Travel, and Ev...

The wrong bag can aggravate you every single day. These WIRED-tested picks get comfort, capacity, and organization just right.

Tesla shares slump 6% after feds launch probe into...

The probe comes after Tesla on Thursday began commercial deployment of a small number of the two-seater Cybercab and said it plann...

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says 38K ChatGPT queries onl...

The billionaire tech leader was discussing rampant backlash online against AI companies during an appearance on a Tuesday episode ...

PayPal to slash hundreds of California jobs as big...

Fresh layoffs at a Bay Area tech giant have gutted senior employees and engineers as part of a brutal 20% workforce reduction.

Flock cameras could turn American neighborhoods in...

Mark Beall urges court oversight, strict guardrails on automated license plate readers used by law enforcement.

AI may soon allow humans to talk with animals — bu...

"One risk that is currently not taken into account in research ethics is the concern that we might be violating the privacy of ani...

Something Strange Just Happened With the World’s L...

Could this be the first direct evidence of dark matter? The post Something Strange Just Happened With the World’s Largest Dark Mat...

Melatonin Use Linked to Massively Increased Risk o...

"Melatonin supplements may not be as harmless as commonly assumed." The post Melatonin Use Linked to Massively Increased Risk of H...

Hikers Rescued After Using Google AI to Plan Disas...

This needs to stop now. The post Hikers Rescued After Using Google AI to Plan Disastrous Trip appeared first on Futurism.

The CDC Is Now Denying That Specific Children Died...

It's a virtually unprecedented move by the CDC. The post The CDC Is Now Denying That Specific Children Died From Measles, in a Sca...

Billionaires Pouring Money Into Ads About How AI D...

"The stakes are too high to allow the loudest and most extreme voices to dictate America's future." The post Billionaires Pouring ...

How to Reduce Screen Time This Summer 2026 Without...

How to Reduce Screen Time This Summer 2026 Without the Daily Arguments Summer should mean more time to play, explore, visit family...

Cloud Recording Explained: How to Capture TikTok L...

Cloud Recording Explained: How to Capture TikTok Live Streams Even When Your Phone Is Off Live broadcasts vanish the instant they ...

How Local Action Turned Digital ID Barriers into H...

How Local Action Turned Digital ID Barriers into Healthcare Access A recent field reporting exposed how National Identification Nu...

Apple Has a New CEO. What Changes for the Products...

Apple Has a New CEO. What Changes for the Products You Actually Use? Apple has officially entered a new era. On September 1, 2026,...

Uber Is Leaving Nigeria: Why It Is Exiting After 1...

Uber Is Leaving Nigeria: Why It Is Exiting After 12 Years and What Happens Next After 12 years in Nigeria, Uber is leaving the mar...

Should you use a separate computer for online bank...

Could a banking-only computer protect your money? See its security benefits, hidden risks and the safest way to set one up correct...

9 warning signs of identity theft you should never...

Learn 9 warning signs of identity theft, what to check first and steps to protect your credit, bank accounts, email, phone and ide...

Early Labor Day Deals: Garmin, JBL, Sony & more

Shop early Labor Day Amazon deals on tech, home and everyday essentials before prices change and the holiday weekend arrives.

GET THE REPLAY: Protect Your Money From Today’s Bi...

Watch CyberGuy’s free Protect Your Money replay and get the checklist with 5 smart steps to guard against scams, fraud and identit...

The privacy risk of moving to a retirement communi...

Moving to a 55+ community can expose your age, address and family ties. Learn how scammers use that data and how to reduce your ri...

My favorite earbuds of the year just got an open-e...

At IFA 2026, Anker's Soundcore unveiled 7 new audio products, including open earbuds which take features from my favorite pair of ...

Anker unveils bedside SleepLab Pro speaker with 60...

Anker has released speakers and earphones designed to help you fall asleep more easily.

No HDMI needed — Philips Hue's new camera-based Sc...

Philips Hue Play Screen Sync lets you synchronize your smart lights with content from any source, including your smart TV's native...

The new Acer Swift Blade 14 is the world's lightes...

Acer had plenty to show off at IFA 2026, including a highly repairable laptop alongside the featherweight Swift Blade 14.

Why your business can't trust the data behind its ...

Your asset data may be lying to you and it's putting your entire security strategy at risk.

Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."

Apple's new CEO takes over

John Ternus begins his tenure as Apple's new CEO on Tuesday, marking a historic shift for the company. Jo Ling Kent reports.

Inside the Chinese factory producing a new kind of...

China's electric vehicle makers are hoping to gain a foothold in North America soon. Anna Coren gets an exclusive look inside one ...

Meta says AI glasses fix stops users from secretly...

Meta upgrades its AI glasses' privacy features to block device users from filming people without their consent.

MapQuest hits No. 1 on App Store after refusing to...

MapQuest topped ChatGPT as Apple's most-downloaded free app after the digital mapping company said it would keep "historical, fami...

Uber to shed 10% of workers as it moves to cut cos...

CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said Uber is removing organizational layers and taking other steps to boost its efficiency.

Following Uber Nigeria’s exit, Moove permits drive...

Following Uber’s exit from Nigeria, vehicle financing company Moove has given its drivers permission to operate on other…

FlexPay’s fall: Customer complaints, delayed refun...

Long before Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) arrived in Roysambu to arrest the two directors of Flexitech…

How pricing, competition forced Uber’s shut down i...

Uber, the first ride-hailing company in Nigeria, has shut down its services in the country. The sudden news,…

Data needs water!

Kenya to deactivate phone numbers inactive for 3 m...

Kenyan authorities have announced that a cell phone number will be deactivated and recycled if it has no…

'Biggest surprise of my life': Homeowner discovers...

In Denmark, a homeowner digging in their backyard unexpectedly found the country's largest silver hoard from the Viking Age.

Nobody is preparing for the worst day in history

Governments must start preparing for Black Swan events, says researcher Florian Ulrich Jehn.

Sunken WWII hospital ship colonized by devil firef...

A shipwreck off the coast of Albania has attracted both invasive species and provided a home for endangered ones, leading research...

Diagnostic dilemma: A woman got a lung transplant ...

After an organ transplant, a woman developed a new food allergy.

1,600-year-old skeleton found in a giant jar in Bu...

Human remains found in a giant Roman jar in Bulgaria may belong to a young Roman who armed himself with two knives during an enemy...

Mystery voicemail scam can hit without your phone ...

Silent voicemails from rotating numbers flood one man's phone every 20 minutes, raising questions about ringless voicemail spam an...

The family group chat is a goldmine for scammers

Family group chat scams use data broker sites like Spokeo and Whitepages to map relatives, then exploit shared travel plans and ap...

AI firefighting drones take aim at wildfires

CAL FIRE tested Seneca's autonomous suppression drones in California, while XPRIZE finalists faced field challenges in Alaska duri...

Apple spyware warning hits iPhones in 110 countrie...

Apple confirmed to CyberGuy that mercenary spyware alerts were sent to targeted users in 110 countries, now appearing directly on ...

Roblox shares AI child-safety tools parents should...

Roblox is sharing AI safety models that detect online grooming, personal information requests and voice chat violations with other...

Fake Chrome update scam could infect your computer

A Chrome extension with 70,000 users and a 4.7-star rating began injecting fake update warnings after a threat actor acquired and ...

What a smart firewall does and why it matters on h...

Router firewalls and software firewalls serve different roles in protecting your home Wi-Fi from unwanted traffic and suspicious c...

Uber lets parents watch teen rides live

Uber teen accounts now feature live video streaming from the driver's camera, but encrypted recordings stay on Uber's servers for ...

Cybercrime losses near $21B: 5 ways to protect you...

The FBI reports nearly $21 billion in cybercrime losses for 2025, up 26%, as AI scams make fake voices and identities more convinc...

Amazon drone delivery is coming to nearly 500 citi...

Amazon Prime Air drone delivery plans to reach nearly 500 U.S. cities by the end of 2026, but your yard and ZIP code may determine...

Apple implements price hikes for its TV streaming ...

Apple TV's streaming price increased from $12.99 to $14.99 per month. The Apple One subscription also went up as part of the lates...

Laser-wielding mosquito killer hits market promisi...

Photon Matrix says its laser mosquito zapper uses lidar, radar and AI vision to detect and eliminate mosquitoes midair, but the de...

Dyson launches $499 toothbrush with built-in camer...

Dyson is entering premium oral care with the $499 CameraJet, combining an electric toothbrush, gap-detecting camera and targeted m...

'None of the government's damn business': DeSantis...

Flock Safety cameras face a 30-day removal deadline on Florida state roads after Ron DeSantis moved to curb what he calls a "digit...

FCC proposes Robocall Scorecard to rate how well p...

The FCC's proposed Robocall Scorecard would let consumers see how well their providers fight illegal robocalls using conduct- and ...

Kenya’s new phone number rules will make recycling...

Kenya’s telecom operators will have to change how they deactivate and recycle inactive phone numbers from September 19, when new r...