Category: Science/Technology

Microsoft says its newest AI chip Maia 200 is 3 ti...

The Maia 200 AI chip is described as an inference powerhouse — meaning it could lead AI models to apply their knowledge to real-wo...

Canon 18x50 IS UD all-weather binoculars review

These Canon image-stabilized binoculars can keep up with you stargazing and wildlife spotting, and then some.

Why clicking the wrong Copilot link could put your...

Microsoft Copilot security vulnerability allows attackers to steal data through malicious links. Learn how the attack works, and p...

Winter storms can knock out your tech fast: Prepar...

Major winter storm threatens widespread power outages across the US starting Friday. Essential tech prep tips to keep devices char...

Malicious Google Chrome extensions hijack accounts

Malicious Chrome extensions steal login data by impersonating Workday, NetSuite and SAP SuccessFactors platforms, cybersecurity re...

Google Fast Pair flaw lets hackers hijack headphon...

Google responds to WhisperPair Fast Pair security flaws by releasing patches to manufacturers and updating certification requireme...

Smart pill confirms when medication is swallowed

MIT engineers design smart pill that confirms medication ingestion using biodegradable antenna technology. The pill safely breaks ...

Nvidia CEO says AI boom is fueling the 'largest' i...

AI infrastructure spending could reach $85 trillion over 15 years, creating massive job opportunities across construction, tech an...

Blue Origin launches 38th New Shepard flight into ...

Blue Origin completed its 38th New Shepard flight into space on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, launching from Van Horn, Texas and carryi...

US, China agree to spin off TikTok's US operation,...

TikTok finalized a deal that will spin-off its U.S. operations with the sign off of the Trump administration and the Chinese gover...

Meta to suspend teens’ access to AI characters ami...

Meta said it will suspend access to AI characters for teenagers across its apps while new safety features are developed.

TikTok avoids US ban by finalizing historic Trump-...

TikTok finalizes historic deal creating majority American-owned joint venture structure, aiming to avert potential U.S. ban affect...

Kenya’s Competition Authority approves $15m KCB ta...

In a notice in the Kenya Gazette, the Competition Authority said it had cleared the deal, subject to KCB Group protecting Riverban...

Nigeria made $276 million taxing digital payments....

Nigeria has doubled revenue from the electronic money transfer levy (EMTL) tax after enforcing compliance on fintechs.

Amazon Kuiper lands in Nigeria, but it isn’t chasi...

Despite surface similarities, four industry experts who spoke to TechCabal argue that Starlink and Amazon are not competing for th...

Nearly 40% of African startup funding now comes fr...

African investors now account for nearly 40% of tech funding, up from 25%, as global investors continue to pull back from Africa.

In Africa’s more selective funding cycle, the pres...

TechCabal Insights launched the State of Tech in Africa (SOTIA) report on January 23 2026. To discuss these findings, industry lea...

After 32 Years With Walmart, Latriece Watkins Has ...

Latriece Watkins is among the newly elected leaders who are expected to drive Walmart Inc.

Derrick Rose Opens Flower Shop To Create Community...

Derrick Rose has launched a new business in his hometown alongside his family.

Harvard Is Now Accepting Applications For The 2026...

Rapper Nas is behind a first-of-its-kind academic fellowship at Harvard University.

Netflix Set To Move Forward With Acquiring Warner ...

Netflix, Inc.

Student Loan Borrowers In Default Get Extra Time T...

Student loan borrowers in default will have additional time to bring their accounts current before involuntary collections on fede...

Microbial Olympics: Super-duper one-celled athlete...

They race, they leap, they spin, they shoot. Meet the organisms for whom physical prowess is more than sport — it’s a matter of li...

Field of clones: How horse replicas came to domina...

In Argentina, equine cloning in polo is no longer a rarity. It’s now a mature industry — although ethical dilemmas surrounding it ...

TechCrunch Mobility: RIP, Tesla Autopilot, and the...

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.

Humans& thinks coordination is the next frontier f...

Humans&, a new startup founded by alumni of Anthropic, Meta, OpenAI, xAI, and Google DeepMind, is building the next generation of ...

Science fiction writers, Comic-Con say goodbye to ...

Some of the major players in science fiction and pop culture are taking firmer stances against generative AI.

This founder cracked firefighting — now he’s creat...

The nozzle is just the beginning – what company founder Sunny Sethi calls "the muscle on the ground.”

ChatGPT is pulling answers from Elon Musk’s Grokip...

Information from the conservative-leaning, AI-generated encyclopedia developed by Elon Musk’s xAI is beginning to appear in answer...

Elon Musk Sure Made Lots of Predictions at Davos

Humanoid robots, space travel, the science of aging—Musk weighed in on all of it at this week’s World Economic Forum. But his pred...

What Happens When a Chinese Battery Factory Comes ...

Chinese firms are building battery plants from Europe to North America, promising jobs while prompting local concerns about the en...

Legislators Push to Make Companies Tell Customers ...

A pair of bills in Massachusetts would require manufacturers to tell consumers when their connected gadgets are going dark. It sho...

$30 Off Chewy Promo Codes | January 2026

Explore Chewy coupon codes for $30 off, $20 off your first order $49, 50% off pet food, and more January 2026 discounts.

Sorry MAGA, Turns Out People Still Like ‘Woke’ Art...

From Black vampires gobbling up Oscar nominations to gay pro hockey players dominating the culture, diverse stories broke through ...

Elon Musk’s SpaceX taps four banks to lead massive...

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has reportedly tapped four major banks to lead what is expected to be one of the largest initial public offerin...

Amazon planning thousands of job cuts next week af...

The company in October cut some 14,000 white-collar jobs, about half of the 30,000 target first reported by Reuters.

Christian kids app TruPlay claims Google, TikTok b...

Christian gaming creator and TruPlay CEO Brent Dusing has urged Congress to examine advertising policies for Google and TikTok.

Microsoft 365 down for thousands of users, Downdet...

Microsoft's suite of productivity software was down for thousands of users on Thursday, according to outage tracking website Downd...

Private Space Station Being Assembled for Launch

Will this be able to replace the ISS? The post Private Space Station Being Assembled for Launch appeared first on Futurism.

Astronauts Give Crucial Clue About NASA’s Emergenc...

A particular piece of equipment "came in super handy." The post Astronauts Give Crucial Clue About NASA’s Emergency Space Evacuati...

The Ultra-Wealthy Are Demanding to Pay Higher Taxe...

"Tax us. Tax the super rich." The post The Ultra-Wealthy Are Demanding to Pay Higher Taxes appeared first on Futurism.

Trump’s Other Hand Is Also Now Showing a Grisly Ma...

So much for shaking too many hands. The post Trump’s Other Hand Is Also Now Showing a Grisly Mark appeared first on Futurism.

White House Uses AI to Alter Protester’s Face So T...

The White House edited a protester's face to make it look like she's sobbing. The post White House Uses AI to Alter Protester’s Fa...

Andela acquires Woven, strengthens AI engineer ass...

Andela has acquired Woven, a technical assessment company, to deepen its AI-focused hiring capabilities as global demand rises for...

AfCFTA Secretary-General, Nigeria’s Finance Minist...

The Secretary-General of the AfCFTA, and Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, will lead key con...

Apple’s “Campos” AI chatbot to replace Siri

On today's Techpoint Digest, we discuss Apple's "Campos" AI chatbot as a replacement for Siri, KollegeScouts is rethinking how Nig...

This 22-year-old built a startup that match makes ...

Born from a personal experience, KollegeScouts wants students to search and compare Nigerian universities. filter institutions by ...

How a failed medical donation inspired a new appro...

Born from a failed charity effort, Africa Impact Initiative backs market-creating businesses across Africa. Its patient model prio...

The right way to use a space heater in this cold s...

Tips for the best space heaters available today, as well as how to ensure you use them safely to stay warm this winter.

Private autonomous pods could redefine ride sharin...

A California startup imagines self-driving ride sharing with private pods built for comfort privacy and control on every trip

“Are You Dead?” app taps into global loneliness cr...

A viral Chinese app asks users to confirm they’re alive. Its rise exposes how widespread loneliness has become for people living a...

Beyond Connected [Ep. 15] 10 wild new tech innovat...

CyberGuy recaps the most jaw-dropping tech from the 2026 Computer Electronics Show and breaks down a new scam involving verificati...

FBI warns QR code phishing used in North Korean cy...

The FBI warns North Korean hackers are using QR code phishing to steal logins install malware and spy on US targets.

'You don’t have endless options': Amazon CEO Andy ...

Stockpiling bought consumers some time, but Trump's tariffs are pushing up prices across retail now.

Top online mentor site UStrive admits breach expos...

An error in its website allowed anyone to view sensitive user data, including names and email addresses.

Hyundai just unveiled the Staria Camper Concept – ...

It's just a concept for now, but the Staria Camper has to be the most luxurious way to venture off the beaten path.

Some fantastic games are coming to Xbox Game Pass ...

A leaker claims that the next Resident Evil remake will be a fresh version of an underrated spin-off.

Batman Begins proved once and for all that my LG C...

4K TV sound is awful and I'm tired of TV manufacturers assuming it's OK because we'll buy a soundbar.

Over 1.8 million Nigerians to benefit from 3MTT Na...

The Federal Government (FG) has announced the launch of a National Impact Challenge, an initiative designed to empower… The post O...

Unity Bank rolls out new Unifi app with tighter se...

Unity Bank has released a new update to its mobile banking app, Unifi, introducing enhanced security features and… The post Unity ...

NCC grants license to 7 new ISPs to operate in Nig...

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has granted licenses to seven new Internet Service Providers (ISPs), thereby intensif...

Industrial software company AVEVA appoints Khaled ...

AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation and sustainability, today announces the appointment ...

Gates Foundation and OpenAI invest $50m to bolster...

The Gates Foundation and OpenAI are in partnership to roll out $50 million health-centred intervention funds for African… The post...

James Webb telescope spies rare 'goddess of dawn' ...

An extremely early Type II supernova explosion, named after the Titan goddess of dawn in Greek mythology, occurred just 1 billion ...

Earth hit by biggest 'solar radiation storm' in 23...

Earth's magnetic field was struck by a "severe" solar storm yesterday (Jan. 19), triggering vibrant auroras in the U.S. and large ...

Early research hints at why women experience more ...

A mouse study suggests estrogen may increase gut pain by activating specific cells, offering hints to why IBS is more common in wo...

'Like watching a cosmic volcano erupt': Scientists...

Scientists saw an inactive black hole 'reawaken' from a 100-million-year nap with fire and fury.

Tiny improvements in sleep, nutrition and exercise...

Combining small improvements to several areas of well-being could lead to bigger health gains than improving just one in isolation...

Illinois DHS data breach exposes 700K residents' r...

Illinois residents affected by DHS breach can take protective steps, including credit freezes, identity monitoring and password ma...

Palantir CEO suggests AI 'bolsters civil liberties...

Palantir CEO Alex Karp said Tuesday that usage of artificial intelligence at hospitals "bolsters civil liberties," while also offe...

Africa leads on private capital diversity, women s...

In Africa, women make up 38% of investment professionals, which exceeds the global average, where women account for about 35% of i...

Gates-backed Elimu-Soko opens $150,000 funding cal...

The programme is offering grants of up to $150,000 for organisations operating in Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia...

In today's edition: Paystack’s holdco structure || Banks exchange executives || Ugandans locked out of mobile money access

Netflix is rolling out a live voting feature

Netflix said it the feature will be available globally and it will tally votes in real-time

Netflix revises offer to pay all cash for Warner B...

However, the streaming giant is still offering the same $27.75 the companies had agreed on for WBD's movie studio and streaming as...

Eat App wants a bite of India’s restaurant reserva...

Eat App is making India its central focus to market its reservation and dine-in growth suite

SpaceX didn’t properly inspect crane before collap...

The federal safety agency has hit SpaceX with a $115,850 fine after finding seven "serious" violations during its investigation.

Humans&, a ‘human-centric’ AI startup founded by A...

Humans&, a startup that believes AI should empower people, not replace them, has reportedly raised a $480 million seed round at a ...

23 Ways You’re Already Living in the Chinese Centu...

The robotics explosion. The energy revolution. The cultural takeover. It’s everything you wanted for the United States—but done be...

How China’s ‘Crystal Capital’ Cornered the Market ...

Decades ago, Donghai was a backwater county. Today, thanks to an army of 24/7 livestreamers, it orchestrates a multibillion-dollar...

Chinese EV Batteries Are Eating the World

China’s lithium batteries aren’t always “made in China.” Companies like BYD and CATL are building factories on nearly every contin...

He Went to Prison for Gene-Editing Babies. Now He’...

Chinese scientist He Jiankui wants to end Alzheimer’s and thinks Silicon Valley is conducting a “Nazi eugenic experiment.”

Jimmy Wales Will Never Edit Donald Trump’s Wikiped...

On this week’s episode of The Big Interview podcast, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales talks about maintaining neutrality in an online...

Young Tech Bros Are Embracing Celibacy in Favor of...

"Every night you spent out is time you could have spent building your startup." The post Young Tech Bros Are Embracing Celibacy in...

Inventor Building AI-Powered Suicide Chamber

The AI will ensure that you're ready for euthanasia. The post Inventor Building AI-Powered Suicide Chamber appeared first on Futur...

As Microsoft Stuffs Windows With AI, New Update Pr...

"When you vibe code an OS." The post As Microsoft Stuffs Windows With AI, New Update Prevents Users From Turning Off Their PCs app...

Experts Concerned That AI Progress Could Be Speedi...

"There is a clear possibility that we will hit a wall." The post Experts Concerned That AI Progress Could Be Speeding Toward a Sud...

They Started an Entire College Dedicated to Resist...

"I've never felt my speech was so chilled as it was in the classroom at UATX." The post They Started an Entire College Dedicated t...

Agu.ng Announces Store Expansion and Enhanced E-co...

Nigerian fashion retail brand Agu.ng is proving that growth in...

Amazon plans satellite Internet launch in South Af...

On today's Techpoint Digest, we discuss Amazon's plans to launch satellite Internet in South Africa, Nigerian startups paying crea...

Nigeria’s creator economy may finally be coming of...

Nigeria’s creator economy is maturing, with creators earning meaningful income and platforms multiplying, signalling a growing and...

Paystack creates holding company, turns profitable...

Paystack says it is now profitable as it launches The Stack Group, a new holding company that brings together its payments, bankin...

Paystack Launches Holding Company, The Stack Group...

Paystack Launches Holding Company, The Stack Group (TSG) Paystack, a company solving payments problems for ambitious businesses in...

NWU becomes first African university with official...

NWU becomes first African university with official AI policy The North-West University (NWU) in South Africa has become the first ...

EIRS takes centre stage at Digital Insurance MENA ...

EIRS takes centre stage at Digital Insurance MENA  to shape Africa–Middle East industry dialogue Dubai’s Digital Insurance MENA co...

FairMoney Delivers Over ₦7bn in Interest to Savers...

FairMoney Delivers Over ₦7bn in Interest to Savers as Loan Disbursements Cross ₦150bn Milestone FairMoney has announced that over ...

10 Best Amazon sales this week: Samsung, Garmin, N...

Best tech deals on chargers, WiFi mesh, security cams, and fitness watches to simplify daily life at home or on the go.

NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, Janua...

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, J...

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzle...

Threat hunters can’t waste time stumbling in the d...

Attackers exploit blind spots, noise, and delay. Only deep observability exposes them in time.