Category: Science/Technology

16 Best Heat Protectant Sprays for Wet and Dry Hai...

I've spent almost a year testing dozens of heat protectants for hair. Whether you’re blow-drying, curling, or straightening, these...

The 6 coolest health and wellness gadgets we saw a...

The future is alive in Las Vegas.

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta makes massive bet on nuclea...

Meta and other Big Tech companies want to secure long-term electricity supplies as artificial intelligence and data centers increa...

CES 2026: How this robotic lawn mower is changing ...

Achieving the perfect lawn just got way easier.

No more IVF shots? This tiny patch could take away...

One of the toughest parts of the popular fertility treatment may soon be a thing of the past.

Calif. Uber and Lyft drivers protest Waymo taxis, ...

About two dozen drivers and supporters spoke or held up signs calling for safer streets and greater accountability outside the off...

Scientists Weirded Out by Cosmic Bones in Distant ...

"This cloud is a window into the dark universe." The post Scientists Weirded Out by Cosmic Bones in Distant Space appeared first o...

Doomsday Glacier Bombarded by Earthquakes

The earthquakes, while low in magnitude, spell a troubling fate for the glacier. The post Doomsday Glacier Bombarded by Earthquak...

Elon’s xAI Is Losing Staggering Amounts of Money

Executives told investors they still have enough money to "continue spending aggressively." The post Elon’s xAI Is Losing Staggeri...

Pentagon Begs Shop to Stop Sending Butt Plugs to M...

"The call was coming from inside the house." The post Pentagon Begs Shop to Stop Sending Butt Plugs to Military Personnel appeared...

War Profiteers Furious After Polymarket Refuses to...

"They think there will be no punishment for all this fraud." The post War Profiteers Furious After Polymarket Refuses to Pay Out o...

Flutterwave now owns the infrastructure its rivals...

Flutterwave has acquired Mono, but at the same time, it now owns an infrastructure most of it rivals depend on, here's what it mea...

inDrive drivers cry out over double VAT deductions

In today's Techpoint Digest, we discuss how inDrive drivers are outraged by double VAT deductions, how Zambia is going digital wit...

Techpoint Africa Joins As Media Partner for Tech R...

Tech Revolution Africa 2.0, under the theme "The Big Bold Step," is set to be the premier convergence point for Africa's tech lead...

Failed airtime and data purchases in Nigeria will ...

Nigerians may soon get refunds for failed airtime and data purchases in as little as 30 seconds. A new NCC, CBN framework sets cle...

Tunde Ebohon on building Wrkman, leadership, and c...

In Nigeria, finding a good plumber or technician often depends on who you know and some luck. Tunde Ebohon set out to change that....

Meet the Keychron Nape Pro

Meet the Keychron Nape Pro If you’ve ever felt the mid-day “wrist fatigue” that comes from constantly reaching back and forth betw...

10 ways to protect seniors from email scams

One bad email click can drain a senior’s savings. Here’s how families can quietly lock down email banking and devices before it ha...

The Sony Inzone E9 in-ear gaming headphones are a ...

The Sony Inzone E9 in-ear gaming headphones are a good pick for hardcore FPS gamers thanks to their detailed directional sound, bu...

Landman season 2 has been saved by Sam Elliott — b...

Father-son relationships have been the backbone of Landman season 2, but as episode 9 drops this week, Tommy and T.L. are transfor...

NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, January ...

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 Monday, Janu...

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...

Quordle hints and answers for Monday, January 12 (...

Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.

Fossils found in cave shed light on where our spec...

Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.

Gmail adds AI to help you write messages and keep ...

Google is souping up Gmail with features from its Gemini 3 AI app. Here's what to know — including how to opt out.

U.K. could ban X if platform can't "get a grip" on...

Britain's leader says all options on the table if Musk's X platform doesn't stop Grok AI tool being used to generate non-consensua...

What to know about new Gmail updates, driven by AI...

Millions of Americans who use Gmail are getting a new package of tools, driven by artificial intelligence. Google says it's trying...

Meta signs 3 deals for nuclear energy to power AI ...

Facebook parent Meta has reached nuclear power deals with three companies as it continues to look for electricity sources for its ...

Truebit TRU token plunges 99.9% after $26.6 millio...

Truebit’s native token TRU crashed to near zero on Thursday after an exploit drained roughly 8,535 ether, about… The post Truebit ...

Court dismisses N1bn case against MTN Nigeria, awa...

The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has dismissed a N1 billion lawsuit filed against MTN Nigeria by… The post Court dismisses ...

Piggyvest: Rent, vacation, new business dominate u...

Fintech company Piggyvest has revealed that most savings targets of its users in 2025 were created for rent,… The post Piggyvest: ...

Inside Grok’s deepfake pornography crisis and the ...

A quiet crisis is growing across social media. It is driven by generative artificial intelligence and fueled by… The post Inside G...

With SongDis, Melody Nehemiah aspires to be the Do...

Imagine working for months on a song. You pour your soul into the beat. You write lyrics that… The post With SongDis, Melody Nehem...

Science news this week: A runaway black hole, a hu...

Jan. 10, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained...

Giant cosmic 'sandwich' is the largest planet-form...

A strange, sandwich-shaped object is giving astronomers a rare view of the chaotic birthplaces of planets.

What's the oldest river in the world?

The oldest river predates the dinosaurs. But how do we know this?

Oddball 'platypus galaxies' spotted by James Webb ...

Astronomers spotted nine galaxies with characteristics that have never been seen as a collection before. It's possible this is a n...

Monumental tomb discovered in Turkey might be of r...

A burial mound in Turkey may have held the remains of a member of King Midas's family. But not all experts are convinced.

Fox News AI Newsletter: 10 showstopping CES innova...

The Fox News AI Newsletter covers the latest artificial intelligence technology advancements, including the challenges and opportu...

Grok AI scandal sparks global alarm over child saf...

The Grok chatbot, part of billionaire Elon Musk's X platform, is facing backlash for creating an AI image depicting two young girl...

Why January is the best time to remove personal da...

Scammers reset their target lists every January using refreshed data broker profiles. Learn why this month is crucial for protecti...

5 tech terms that shape your online privacy

Learn how to review and limit app permissions on your phone to protect sensitive data. Step-by-step guide for iPhone and Android p...

Covenant Health data breach affects nearly 500,000...

Covenant Health detected a cyberattack May 26, 2025, but attackers accessed patient information starting May 18, prompting credit ...

Samsung unveils 'world's largest' TV of its kind a...

Samsung's massive 130-inch TV debuts with AI engine, conversational search, live translation, and Microsoft Copilot integration at...

Inside RobotLAB: How Texas company is helping busi...

Fox News gets an exclusive look at RobotLAB, a company using AI-powered robots to boost efficiency, fill labor gaps and reshape in...

From phones to fibre: How Africa’s hardware strate...

Africa’s relationship with technology shifted in 2025. After decades as a net consumer of imported devices, networks and energy sy...

In 2026, smart money will find its way to Francoph...

While the Big Four will still matter because of their proven commercial outcomes for investors, Francophone Africa could be an eme...

Why failed airtime top-ups in Nigeria will now be ...

The framework is the product of several months of engagement between the two regulators and key industry stakeholders.

In today's edition: Quick Fire

Quick Fire

Meet Jessica Tee Orika-Owunna, an experienced SaaS content marketing specialist who has worked with global brands such as Vena Sol...

Stripe Partners With Crypto.com In First-Of-Its-Ki...

Stripe, a global financial infrastructure platform that enables businesses to accept online and in-person payments, has entered in...

Wu-Tang’s RZA Praises AI, Says It Saved Him Thousa...

Wu-Tang’s RZA is leaning into AI to accelerate his creativity across both film and music.

Here’s Where To File Your Claim In The $2.5B FTC S...

Some Amazon Prime members can now file a claim in a multi-billion-dollar settlement.

WNBA Player Angel Reese Invests In Black-Led Skinc...

Black woman-led skincare brand Topicals has closed another round of funding, per an exclusive report from The Business of Fashion.

Serena Williams Aims To ‘Change The Noise And Let ...

Serena Williams loves investing in the future.

Ford has an AI assistant and new hands-free BlueCr...

Ford says the new generation of BlueCruise will be 30% cheaper to build than the current technology.

Discord and Mercor investor Niko Bonatsos departs ...

Bonatsos spent 15 years at GC, and until last year led the firm's seed investing strategy.

Waymo is rebranding its Zeekr robotaxi

It sounds like "Oh hi."

Google and Character.AI negotiate first major sett...

The settlements are among the first tied to lawsuits accusing AI companies of harming users.

JPMorgan Chase becomes the new issuer of the Apple...

Apple expects the transition to take 24 months

Bose Promo Code: 40% Off Bose for January 2026

Enjoy at least 40% off headphones, speakers, soundbars, and other audio products from Bose.

Is Craigslist the Last Real Place on the Internet?

Millennials are still using Craigslist to find jobs, find love, and even to cast creative projects—eschewing other AI- and algorit...

How Mormons Helped Make America’s Prepping Industr...

How two big names in mainstream disaster preparedness helped sell Americans on fear, anxiety and a new generator.

This Is the Blood Glucose Monitor We’ve Been Waiti...

Makers of smartwatches and other wearables have spent years trying to measure blood sugar without pricking your skin. The PreEvnt ...

The Daring Attempt to End the Memory Shortage Cris...

The supply shortage of the RAM needed to build phones and PCs isn’t going away. But a few companies have a plan to solve it.

GameStop unveils Elon Musk-type $35B pay package f...

The company's annual revenue has plummeted more than 35% since 2022, while its stock price is down 80% from all-time highs hit in ...

Google, chatbot startup Character.AI settle Florid...

Megan Garcia alleged that her son killed himself shortly after being encouraged by a Character.AI chatbot imitating a "Game of Thr...

Samsung unveils ‘world’s largest’ TV of its kind —...

The TV is intended to make the screen resemble a floating architectural window rather than a traditional television.

Elon Musk wins early battle in lawsuit against Ope...

Musk is seeking unspecified monetary damages from what he calls "ill-gotten gains" by the ChatGPT owner.

Chinese tycoon tied to $11B ‘pig butchering’ bitco...

Chen Zhi, chairman of Prince Group, was arrested by law enforcement officials in Cambodia and extradited to China, government offi...

Terrified Investors Are Bracing for an AI Bubble “...

"Some of the valuations are insane." The post Terrified Investors Are Bracing for an AI Bubble “Reckoning” appeared first on Futur...

Trump’s Golden Smartphone Is Getting Sketchier and...

The company is still collecting $100 deposits for a device that likely doesn't exist. The post Trump’s Golden Smartphone Is Gettin...

Dell Admits That Customers Are Disgusted by PCs St...

"They're not buying based on AI." The post Dell Admits That Customers Are Disgusted by PCs Stuffed With AI Features appeared first...

The Venezuela Polymarket Scandal Is Looking Really...

"It's more likely than not that this was an insider." The post The Venezuela Polymarket Scandal Is Looking Really Bad appeared fir...

National Weather Service Uses AI to Generate Forec...

Welcome to Whata Bod, Idaho. The post National Weather Service Uses AI to Generate Forecasts, Accidentally Hallucinates Town With ...

Heirs Technologies Accredited by NRS to Support Ni...

Heirs Technologies is now an NRS-accredited System Integrator, helping Nigerian...

Econet is delisting from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchan...

In today's Techpoint Digest, we discuss Econet's delisting from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange, Ghana legalising cryptocurrency tradi...

African AI products that impressed in 2025

African AI startups are solving local problems in creative ways, from multilingual dubbing to smart study tools. Here are ten AI p...

Motorola and Lenovo Launch Qira, a System-Wide AI ...

Motorola and Lenovo Launch Qira, a System-Wide AI Assistant That Works Across Devices Motorola and its parent company, Lenovo, hav...

Why Nigerian Travelers Are Driving a Budget-First ...

Why Nigerian Travelers Are Driving a Budget-First Shift in Travel Tech GoWāndr, a new travel technology startup, has officially la...

Hackers abuse Google Cloud to send trusted phishin...

Hackers abused Google Cloud email tools to send trusted phishing alerts that bypass filters and steal Microsoft logins worldwide.

10 Best Amazon Fitness & Health Deals to Start Jan...

Kick off January with the best Amazon fitness deals on smartwatches, workout gear, recovery tools, and health essentials.

Fake error popups are spreading malware fast

Fake error popups now trick people into running malware themselves. A new tool makes these attacks faster and harder to detect.

CES 2026 showstoppers: 10 wild tech reveals you ha...

See the biggest CES 2026 showstoppers, including an invisible-style TV, stair-climbing robot vacs, smart LEGO bricks and safety te...

Beyond Connected [Ep. 13] Crypto Scammed: Joe’s $3...

Joe Allen lost $300K to a crypto scam — hear his story and learn how to protect yourself from financial fraud on this week’s episo...

How to watch The Traitors US Season 4 — Free Strea...

Donna Kelce, Dorinda Medley and Tiffany Mitchell are amongst those being hosted by Alan Cumming at Ardross Castle. Here's how to w...

New Paramount+ series Girl Taken will rip your hea...

Kicking 2026 off in the darkest tone possible, Girl Taken is this week's new chilling crime drama on Paramount+. In fact, it's so ...

The Pitt season 2 won't be the popular HBO Max sho...

The Pitt has scored a season 3 renewal amid rave reviews for the hit medical drama's second season.

A new Wolfenstein game is in development according...

Wolfenstein 3 is reportedly in the works at MachineGames, developer of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and the modern Wolfenste...

Latest Fortnite trailer reveals South Park crossov...

The next Fortnite crossover has been confirmed to be with South Park and will add Cartman, Kenny, Stan, Kyle, and Butters to the I...

AI company, Google settle lawsuit over Florida tee...

The terms of the settlement, which was filed in the U.S. District Court in the Middle District of Florida, were not disclosed.

NCC: Telecom operators deployed 2,800 new and upgr...

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) had revealed that Nigerian telecom operators rolled out 2,800 towers in 2025. The… Th...

FG to launch first National AI Centre of Excellenc...

The federal government has announced plans to establish the country’s first National Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence....

looking to learn a tech skill in 2026? Here are 5 ...

Entering tech with little or no knowledge about the niche you want to build can be overwhelming, especially… The post looking to l...

Drivers kick as Bolt increases commission to 21% i...

A leading ride-hailing company in Nigeria, Bolt, has increased its commission in Benin City, Edo State. This was… The post Drivers...

The moon has been secretly feasting on Earth's atm...

A new study reveals that tiny fragments of Earth's atmosphere are transported to and absorbed by the moon via gusts of solar wind ...

'How can all of this be happening?': Scientists sp...

An inexplicably hot, fast-growing cluster of galaxies in the early universe has scientists questioning theories of galactic evolut...

Advanced alien civilizations could be communicatin...

A new paper posits that advanced alien civilizations may communicate through subtle flashes, like fireflies do on Earth. The thoug...

What to buy to start a fitness journey (and save s...

A quick beginner's guide to shopping for workout gear, fitness tech and exercise equipment during January's fitness rush.

Don’t lock your family out: A digital legacy guide...

This digital legacy planning guide explains how families can access accounts after death, including Apple legacy contacts, Google'...

Browser extension malware infected 8.8M users in D...

Browser extensions turned malicious after years of legitimate operation in DarkSpectre campaign affecting millions. The threat gro...

Nigeria has the internet bandwidth. Getting it inl...

Nigeria is beginning to see the rise of colocation data centres and neutral infrastructure providers, which reduce duplication and...

Nigeria’s telecoms bet on infrastructure is starti...

The improvement puts Nigeria ahead of many African countries, where average internet speeds often fall below 20 Mbps.

In today's edition: Valu secures Jordan approval || Sterling Bank, Thunes partner for remittances || Zimbabwe to tax foreign digit...

Why Nairobi may no longer be Kenya’s only tech cap...

A redistribution of Kenya’s tech economy is happening, buoyed by the expansion of infrastructure like fibre optic, universities, l...

Toluwanimi Onakoya has built a career managing sta...

Currently the Head of Communications at Lingawa (formerly Topset), an African language learning platform, Onakoya has built a care...

Is Roblox Down? Global Outage Causes Login Issues ...

The morning of Tuesday, Jan.

Saks Global CEO Marc Metrick Steps Down Amid Debt ...

Marc Metrick has stepped down as CEO of Saks Global, the company announced Friday, Jan.

50 Cent Launched A Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV ...

50 Cent has tapped into the free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) industry.

Obama Presidential Center Seeks To Fill Over 150 F...

Former President Barack Obama is looking to fill more than 150 roles for his presidential center, opening soon on the South Side o...

Corporation For Public Broadcasting To Dissolve Af...

A vote has ruled in favor of closing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), per reports.

A viral Reddit post alleging fraud from a food del...

When fake content goes viral, the damage has already been done, even if the post is debunked.

CES 2026: Everything revealed, from Nvidia’s debut...

CES 2026 is in full swing in Las Vegas, with the show floor open to the public after a packed couple of days occupied by press con...

Wearable health devices could generate a million t...

The most surprising part is that the plastic isn't the biggest problem.

McKinsey and General Catalyst execs say the era of...

Calacanis, General Catalyst's Taneja, and McKinsey's Sternfels discussed how AI is reshaping technology and the labor force.

Meta’s Manus news is getting different receptions ...

Chinese officials are reportedly reviewing whether the Meta deal violates technology export controls, potentially giving Beijing l...

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CES Live Blog, Day 3: Even More of the Coolest Tec...

Read our live updates from CES 2026 in Las Vegas to see the latest consumer gadgetry in all of its chatbot-enabled, sensor-packed,...

Gmail users urged to switch off these two main fea...

Has Google got its AIs on you?

Lego just revealed its ‘most significant evolution...

Benson also confirmed that the new initiative contains no artificial intelligence at all, as well as no camera.

American Airlines to roll out free Wi-Fi for loyal...

American is battling rivals United and Delta for loyalty-driven customers.

CES 2026: Laundry-folding robots, singing candy, p...

From laundry-folding robot butlers to fancy alarm clocks and lollipops that play music in your head, here’s a rundown of some of t...

Scientists Discover Impossible Object in Deep Spac...

"In fact, at first I was skeptical about the signal as it was too strong to be real." The post Scientists Discover Impossible Obje...

Tesla Loses Trademark to “Cybercab” Due to Its Own...

A trillion dollar company at work. The post Tesla Loses Trademark to “Cybercab” Due to Its Own Staggering Incompetence appeared fi...