Category: Science/Technology

Nigerian court dismisses ₦1 billion suit against M...

In today's Techpoint Digest, we discuss the court dismissal of the ₦1 billion lawsuit against MTN, turning curiosity into a career...

How an accidental VR encounter shaped the career t...

In this edition of After Hours, Babatunde Fatai shares how discovering virtual reality while studying mechanical engineering led t...

20 African startups to watch in 2026

From logistics and fintech to AI and climate tech, these African startups are tackling real problems and shaping the continent’s n...

Terra re-enters Africa’s defence market as it rais...

Terra Industries, a Nigerian defence startup run by 22-year-old Nathan Nwachuku, has raised $11.75 million, with Palantir co-found...

Google Is Adding an ‘AI Inbox’ to Gmail 

Google Is Adding an ‘AI Inbox’ to Gmail  If your morning routine usually involves going through a load of unread newsletters, expi...

Sora Technology Raises $2.5M to Scale Drone-AI Sol...

Sora Technology Raises $2.5M to Scale Drone-AI Solutions in Africa In the global fight against malaria, the most effective weapon ...

Unexpected Instagram Password Reset Email? Here’s ...

Unexpected Instagram Password Reset Email? Here’s What You Need to Know If you woke up to an unexpected email from Instagram askin...

The Honeywell Home X2S Smart Thermostat is smart h...

The X2S Smart Thermostat is an easy-to-use Energy Star certified thermostat. It’s not the most modern-looking device, but it does ...

Amazon's New Year's sale is slashing prices on App...

Amazon's New Year's sale has incredible deals on Apple's best-selling devices, including AirPods, iPads, smartwatches, and MacBook...

Barcelona vs Real Madrid Free Streams: How to Watc...

All the ways to watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid live streams online and from anywhere, as the two bitter rivals compete in the Span...

I used the Munbyn AceScan AS01 to track my studio ...

Designed to keep track of your inventory, this Android 14-powered barcode scanner enables fast inventory identification with a fea...

5 African startups advancing commerce, creators, c...

Startups On Our Radar spotlights African startups solving African challenges with innovation. This week, we explore five African s...

Africa’s startup exits are shifting from IPO dream...

African startups are exiting through local buyers as IPOs stall, capital tightens, and founders choose smaller, market-savvy trade...

Digital Nomads: Why Mauritius is Africa’s new magn...

Mauritius, often described as a “melting pot” moulded by centuries of migration and colonial exchange, is positioning itself as a ...

“Work broke during COVID, we built an operating sy...

Flowmono is still evolving. But the principle remains unchanged: Work should flow, not get stuck.

University Of Cincinnati Establishes Grant To Prov...

The University of Cincinnati has established a grant to ensure more students have access to quality education.

This Angel Investor Shares Where She Believes Foun...

During a CES 2026 panel titled “Getting to the First Million,” Lockie Andrews, angel investor and founder of Catalyst Consulting, ...

Character.AI, Google Agree To Settle Lawsuit Over ...

Character.

Martin University, Indiana’s Only Predominantly Bl...

Martin University, Indiana’s only predominantly Black university, will permanently close after its Board of Trustees voted to ceas...

Dwayne Johnson’s Fast-Growing Energy Drink Company...

Dwayne Johnson’s energy drink has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit.

Wing to expand drone delivery to another 150 Walma...

The partnership will grow Wing's drone delivery service to more than 270 Walmart stores by 2027.

SpaceX gets FCC approval to launch 7,500 more Star...

The Federal Communications Commission has given SpaceX approval to launch another 7,500 of its second generation Starlink satellit...

Indonesia and Malaysia block Grok over non-consens...

Indonesian officials said Saturday that they are temporarily blocking access to xAI’s chatbot Grok.

Google announces a new protocol to facilitate comm...

Google said that merchants can now offer discounts to users directly in AI mode results

Nuclear startups are back in vogue with small reac...

Small modular reactor startups are betting that mass manufacturing will help them bring costs down. But are they underestimating t...

Best Side-Sleeper Mattresses 2026: Picked by a Sle...

We’ve tested hundreds of the top hybrid, memory foam, and cooling mattresses to find the best combination of support and pressure ...

Want to Stop Doomscrolling? You Might Need a Sleep...

Traditionally sleep coaches treat babies. But now more and more anxious, screen-attached grownups are the ones who need nursing.

Bluesound Pulse Cinema Review: A Pretty Sonos Alte...

This is a promising stand-alone Dolby Atmos soundbar for music fans, but it still needs a few software tweaks.

Sony A7V Review: The Best Overall Mirrorless Camer...

Sony’s latest full frame mirrorless is a hybrid powerhouse with features to impress both video and still photographers.

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...