Category: Science/Technology

Nigerian founder sells Dubai business to fund Keep...

Akindele Liasu has committed significant founder capital to Keepaza, the Nigerian payment identity platform he founded under OH…

'Something's missing': Most thorough-ever study of...

A comprehensive new study combines decades of research to reveal that we're missing an essential component in our understanding of...

'Human evolution didn't slow down; we were just mi...

Over the past 10,000 years, evolution in West Eurasia has been selecting for light skin, red hair and resistance to HIV and lepros...

Stephen Hawking's black hole information paradox c...

Stephen Hawking's theory of black hole evaporation clashes with the laws of quantum mechanics. A new paper finds a way around this...

Hackers used AI to steal hundreds of millions of M...

A group of hackers used both Claude Code and ChatGPT in a cybersecurity hack that lasted two and a half months.

The first black hole ever discovered is spewing 'd...

Astronomers have accurately measured the "dancing" energy jets of the first confirmed black hole, Cygnus X-1, more than 60 years a...

5 worrisome privacy clauses hidden in smart home d...

Smart TVs, voice assistants and connected cars collect detailed behavioral data through privacy clauses most users never read. Lea...

FBI offers urgent guidance on securing home router...

The FBI says Russian GRU hackers exploited vulnerable home and office routers in the U.S. and offers tips to protect your network ...

Three million Nigerians in gig economy, nearly a q...

Three million people now work in Nigeria’s gig economy, and nearly a quarter of them are in ride-hailing, according to a new repor...

The solar-powered medical kiosks bringing doctors ...

Telemedan works like a small clinic, designed to handle consultation and diagnosis of a patient in one place.

In today's edition: Kenya issues 32 digital lending licences || Nigeria’s CAC affected by security breach || Cellulant taps ex-Xap...

What e-invoicing is and why it matters for Nigeria...

E-invoicing is the electronic exchange of a clearance document between a supplier, the tax authority, and a buyer.

Kenya’s LOLC Microfinance Bank directors risk pros...

The decision signals a sharper enforcement stance in Kenya’s data protection regime.

Prediction Market Apps Lets You Make Money Trading...

In recent years, a new wave of financial platforms has emerged—prediction market apps. These platforms allow everyday users to mak...

How A Luxury Men’s Grooming And Wellness Brand Fou...

Darius Davie and Matthew Sears are making their mark on the men’s grooming and wellness industry.

How Student Decline And Distractions Are Driving S...

At a time when technology is rapidly evolving and screen time is on the rise, schools across the United States are scaling back cl...

NAACP Sues Elon Musk’s xAI Over Pollution From Dat...

The NAACP has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk’s xAI.

Kyle Kuzma Becomes Team Owner Of E1’s Sierra Racin...

Kyle Kuzma is now an E1 team owner.

Angel Reese Held A 6-Week STEM Program To Empower ...

Angel Reese returned to her hometown to empower young girls in STEM.

AI data center startup Fluidstack in talks for $1B...

Fundraising is reportedly flowing for Fluidstack after it secured a $50 billion deal to build data centers for Anthropic.

Spotify launches the ability to purchase physical ...

Spotify users in the US and UK can officially purchase physical books through the Android app. iOS users will get the feature next...

Anthropic’s rise is giving some OpenAI investors s...

One investor who has backed both companies told the FT that justifying OpenAI's recent round required assuming an IPO valuation of...

Fathom adds a bot-less meeting mode in a bid to ta...

Fathom will allow you to choose between video, audio-only, and transcription modes.

HBO Max comes to India via exclusive JioHotstar de...

HBO Max will be available to JioHotstar subscribers as an add-on starting at ₹49 (about $0.50) per month, and would feature conten...

The Caves That Could Help Us Find, or Become, Alie...

From lava tubes on Mars to ice pockets on Europa, subterranean environments may offer the best chance of finding life—and living s...

AI Slop Is Making the Internet Fake-Happy

A new study examines the impact of the rise of AI-generated websites on the internet—and found some surprising results.

Best Wi-Fi Routers of 2026 for Working, Gaming, an...

Don’t suffer the buffer. These WIRED-tested home routers will deliver reliable internet across your home, whatever your needs or b...

Best GoPro Camera (2026): Compact, Budget, Accesso...

You’re an action hero, and you need a camera to match. We guide you through all the models, plus accessory recommendations and hid...

12 Best Standing Desks of 2026, Tested and Reviewe...

Take your home office to new heights with our favorite motorized standing desks.

Meta’s ‘pervert glasses’ fuels trend of creeps sec...

Pickup artists and would-be influencers are increasingly using the glasses to turn real-life encounters into content.

Chinese carmaker Chery’s AI-powered robot up for s...

Chinese carmaker Chery has officially taken a bold step into the future by becoming one of the first robot makers to sell its huma...

Glitching robots make hilarious viral videos — but...

In the dystopian future, these machines rage against you.

Apple fans react to leaked images of iPhone Fold ‘...

For fans used to Apple’s sleek, minimalist aesthetic, the early look isn’t exactly love at first swipe.

Hate content thrives on Instagram due to lax Meta ...

Meta's rollback of content moderation policies has allowed antisemitism, white supremacy and terrorist propaganda to flourish on i...

There’s Something Fundamentally Wrong With LLMs

"Our sense of the world may become distorted in ways we have barely begun to comprehend." The post There’s Something Fundamentally...

Trump Moves to Let Coal Companies Pollute Waterway...

"The Trump administration just took a sledgehammer to the health protections in place for toxic coal pollution." The post Trump Mo...

Man Who Threw Molotov at Sam Altman’s House Warned...

"If by some miracle you live, then I would take this as a sign from the divine to redeem yourself." The post Man Who Threw Molotov...

Trump Is Inflicting Massive Damage to His Public I...

"I will not defend blasphemy." The post Trump Is Inflicting Massive Damage to His Public Image by Posting Offensive AI Slop appear...

AI Use Appears to Have a “Boiling Frog” Effect on ...

"We find that AI assistance improves immediate performance, but it comes at a heavy cognitive cost." The post AI Use Appears to Ha...

From holiday lessons to frontend leadership: How A...

Abdulqudus Abubakare went from casual web lessons to leading frontend on a national platform. His journey shows what it really tak...

Gabon’s new law makes all social media users trace...

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss how Gabon recently turned the Internet into a surveillance tool, Lagos responders are now receivin...

YouTube Pauses Ads During Live Streams When Engage...

YouTube Pauses Ads During Live Streams When Engagement Is High YouTube has introduced a new feature that will pause ads during liv...

Latest Startup Funding News Africa: What’s Driving...

Latest Startup Funding News Africa: What’s Driving Growth African startup funding is rebounding in 2026, but capital is flowing in...

7 new movies and shows to stream this week (April ...

Coming to your streaming platforms this week are some star-studded movies and TV shows like Margot's Got Money Troubles and Balls ...

Beyond Connected [Ep. 27] Your TV, doorbell, and c...

Your smart TV, Ring, Alexa, and even your car may be tracking you. Learn exactly how to turn off hidden privacy settings in this e...

Valve's Steam price history feature could be exten...

The Steam Machine is seemingly still a long way away from launch, but that isn't stopping Valve from preparing its Steam store for...

'The ultimate funny clip generator' — Tomodachi Li...

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream stands out thanks to its wacky humor and incredible level of customization.

Our sister site Tom's Guide just got a massive upg...

The revamped Tom's Guide is built around a fresh new design and smart new features including a new AI-powered Product Finder.

Windows 11 tool brings a macOS feature to the desk...

A Microsoft exec made a utility to bring this cool macOS feature to Windows 11.

Amazon’s new AI Bio Discovery tool can provide ‘ev...

Amazon's new Bio Discovery tool can design and run experiments for antibody research and drug synthesis.

We do not have a tech talent problem, we have a ta...

An opinion piece by Ene Ojaide, April 15, 2026 Across Africa’s technology ecosystem, the narrative of a persistent…

UTME 2026: Police deploy surveillance tech to secu...

The Nigeria Police Force has announced it will deploy surveillance technology and additional personnel across examination centres ...

Flutterwave, Moniepoint, Nigerian fintechs dominat...

Every year, Endeavor selects the top 10% of founders across its network of more than 3,000 entrepreneurs in…

The dangerous appeal of AI-as-a-Doctor in a broken...

A viral post by marketer Tobi Odukoya has reignited conversations about the cost of healthcare in Nigeria and,…

Hackers stole $482.6 million across 44 crypto atta...

According to data from the blockchain security firm Hacken’s Q1 2026 Blockchain Security & Compliance Report, Web3 projects…

There were 'audible screams of delight': Why Artem...

Meteorite strikes spotted on the moon by the Artemis II crew will help scientists assess dangers to future moon bases, infrastruct...

Physicists just witnessed pinpricks of darkness mo...

For the first time, researchers measured singularities in combined light and sound waves moving faster than the speed of light. Th...

Diagnostic dilemma: A woman heard voices telling h...

In a strange medical case, a woman suddenly started hearing voices, and they directed her to seek care for a brain tumor.

Triassic croc relative from Ghost Ranch, New Mexic...

During the Triassic, a newly described species related to modern crocodiles and alligators stalked prey on land, not the water, a ...

73 moon landings? NASA's 'Moon Base User's Guide' ...

NASA has released a 'Moon Base User's Guide' that reveals the major gaps the agency and its partners must fill in to land and live...

Phone-free restaurants are trending across the US

Phone-free restaurants are growing across the U.S., with bars and eateries asking diners to put devices away. Gen Z is driving the...

Kenya-based assistive tech accelerator embeds pers...

Innovate Now has selected 19 startups working across speech therapy, mobility, inclusive education, and caregiver support sectors ...

Zuri Health expands mobile clinic fleet across hig...

Two of the buses operate as a self-contained clinic, powered by solar energy and fitted with equipment for diagnostics, dental car...

Welcome to TechCabal 4.0: Become an Insider

You’ve been reading TechCabal for free. That’s not changing. But some of our reporting is moving behind a gate. The stories built ...

In today's edition: Takealot fights Temu, Shein with low prices || aptLearn shuts down || Kenya's hunt for new tax chief || Caurid...

Cellulant hires ex-Xapo Bank executive Anthony Her...

Cellulant has appointed former Xapo Bank executive Anthony Hernandez as chief operating officer to strengthen operations as it sca...

Small Black-Led Nonprofits Are Less Likely To Rece...

A new report has revealed inconsistencies in funding support for small Black-led nonprofits.

First-Of-Its-Kind US Creator Certification Launche...

A first-of-its-kind certification program has launched to increase trust in influencer marketing.

Amazon Announces $25B Commitment Toward Mississipp...

Amazon has shared its plans for its Mississippi data center operations.

Roblox Rolls Out Kids And Select Accounts With Pro...

Roblox has introduced new safety measures for kids and young teens.

IBM Agrees To Pay The US $17M In Settlement Over A...

International Business Machines Corp.

Microsoft is officially killing its Outlook Lite a...

Launched in 2022, Outlook Lite is a lightweight version of the regular Outlook app, designed for Android phones with limited stora...

OpenAI has bought AI personal finance startup Hiro

The acquisition indicates a capability that OpenAI is building into ChatGPT: financial planning.

Uber and Nuro begin testing premium robotaxi servi...

Uber employees can now hail a Lucid robotaxi as part of the testing.

Inertia moves to commercialize one of the world’s ...

Inertia has signed three agreements with the Lawrence Livermore National Lab, paving the way for the company to bring its pioneeri...

An Amazon warehouse worker died on the job at Oreg...

Though Amazon has faced issues with warehouse safety, the company said that the death was not work related.

The Gamblers Behind One of Chess's Weirdest Unsolv...

In July 1993, a disguised player entered the World Open chess tournament in Philadelphia using the name of a mathematician who die...

Government Workers Say They're Getting Inundated W...

“This has never happened before,” one government employee tells WIRED. “I have never gotten a message like this from anyone.”...

The Best Streaming Bundles and Streaming Deals of ...

Here are the current best bundles from the most popular services.

Why You Should Consider a Coros Watch Instead of a...

The Coros Pace 4’s long battery life, training tools, and accessible price point are all reasons why you should reconsider getting...

Silicon Valley Is Spending Millions to Stop One of...

Alex Bores, a former Palantir employee, helped pass one of the country’s toughest AI laws. Now Silicon Valley’s biggest names are ...

Meta is building a creepy AI clone of Mark Zuckerb...

Meta staffers will soon have the option of chatting with a virtual clone of CEO Mark Zuckerberg, according to a report Monday.

iPhone users warned to delete suspicious emails li...

Consumer organizations are warning the world's 1.8 billion iPhone users about a sinister email scam designed to pilfer personal in...

Retired sportswriter reveals how he lost $270K lif...

Al Levine, an 82-year-old former Atlanta Journal-Constitution sportswriter, said it started with a random text from "Daisy Miller....

Best printer deals right now: 11 standout steals o...

We're laser focused on these deals that are hot off the press.

Oracle accused of targeting employees with stock o...

Outrage continues to build around Oracle’s mass layoffs as some laid-off workers slam the software giant for how it allegedly chos...

Recent Grads Say AI Is Making It Impossible to Fin...

"I feel helpless." The post Recent Grads Say AI Is Making It Impossible to Find a Job appeared first on Futurism.

Video Shows Humanoid Robot Chasing a Pack of Wild ...

It's like "Horizon Zero Dawn," but in reverse. The post Video Shows Humanoid Robot Chasing a Pack of Wild Boars appeared first on ...

Meta Secretly Building a Photorealistic AI Clone o...

There's no escape. The post Meta Secretly Building a Photorealistic AI Clone of Mark Zuckerberg so No Employee Can Ever Escape His...

Amazon Accused of Hiding Worker’s Death for a Week...

"Let’s get back to work." The post Amazon Accused of Hiding Worker’s Death for a Week, Making Employees Keep Working as Corpse Lay...

Huge Group of Experts Warns Meta That Its Pervert ...

The company's latest controversial product "will harm vulnerable people while further imperiling our democracy." The post Huge Gro...

Meta contests $25,000 Falana judgment, citing juri...

Meta has appealed a $25,000 ruling in Femi Falana’s privacy suit, disputing jurisdiction and liability, in a case that could shape...

Nigerian creators are turning to rage-bait to cash...

Some Nigerian creators are turning to outrage and clickbait to maximise impressions on X. But now, the platform has started cracki...

Nollywood needs to get on the microdrama train now

Microdramas are reshaping global entertainment with explosive growth and new monetisation models. Nollywood has the structure to w...

How MacTay is using virtual reality to train emerg...

MacTay is using VR to train over 300 Lagos ambulance workers, simulating real-life emergencies to build muscle memory. As it expan...

Elon Musk accuses South Africa of telecom “bribery...

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Elon Musk escalating his fight against South African telecom laws, how microdramas could change no...

Access Bank perseveres through economic headwinds ...

Access Bank perseveres through economic headwinds and remains Nigeria’s most valuable brand Brand Finance’s Nigeria 25 2026 reveal...

How To Start A Fintech Startup: A Practical Founde...

How To Start A Fintech Startup: A Practical Founder Guide This guide explains how to start a fintech startup by focusing on a real...

5 scary privacy clauses hidden in smart home devic...

Smart TVs, cars and voice assistants may collect more data than you think. Learn 5 hidden privacy clauses and how to limit trackin...

Phone-free restaurants are trending across the U.S...

Phone-free restaurants are booming as Americans unplug. See why this trend is growing and what it means for your daily life.