Category: Science/Technology

Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awk...

Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosa...

How one couple sparked a global movement for a sma...

For thousands of parents in 39 countries, including the U.S., the goal is simple: More time outdoors, and a childhood lived offlin...

Disney to invest $1 billion in OpenAI under new li...

Disney said on Thursday it will make a $1 billion equity investment in OpenAI under a new partnership with the Sora and ChatGPT de...

Australia's new social media ban started with a mo...

With the world's first social media ban​ for children and teenagers under 16 now in effect in Australia, its initial political arc...

What to know about the $1 billion Disney agreement...

Disney announced Thursday that it would invest $1 billion in OpenAI and license more than 200 of its animated and illustrated char...

Time magazine reveals its 2025 Person of the Year

Time magazine named "the architects of AI" its 2025 Person of the Year on Thursday, calling out tech industry leaders behind the r...

From Maritime Gateway to Digital Hub: Mauritius Te...

From the lush, green coastlines of sugarcane fields to the bustling financial center of Port Louis, Mauritius, the…

President Tinubu reaffirms digital workforce commi...

At the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) National Impact Summit, held Thursday, December 11, at the State House…

Anambra state picks up 4 national ICT awards at NC...

Anambra State reached a new milestone in its digital transformation by winning four awards at the 13th Meeting…

These 5 Nigerian fintechs achieved significant mil...

As we wrap up 2025 across the tech space, Technext decided to conduct a review of the Nigerian…

LASU regulates content creation on campus after vi...

The Lagos State University (LASU) has introduced regulations for activities surrounding cinematographic activities (content creati...

Here’s What You Should Know About Launching an AI ...

AI startups say the promise of turning dazzling models into useful products is harder than anyone expected. Three founders discuss...

JD Vance Sent Bizarre Lonely Text to His Bombing G...

"This chat’s kind of dead. Anything going on?” The post JD Vance Sent Bizarre Lonely Text to His Bombing Group Chat appeared first...

Palantir CEO Says Legalizing War Crimes Would Be G...

"So you keep pushing on making it constitutional. I'm totally supportive of that." The post Palantir CEO Says Legalizing War Crime...

Kulturely Launches as the First African Cultural E...

Kulturely connects guests with Africans hosting authentic cultural experiences across...

Africa’s integration problem begins at the border...

The practical challenges are stark. It is often faster, and sometimes cheaper, for members of Africa’s tech ecosystem to meet in L...

Logitech CEO says AI devices are just "solutions l...

Is AI-powered hardware pointless or have we not yet built a proper one?

The connectivity problem hiding in smart bins and ...

As IoT becomes more embedded across industries, they all rely on the same unseen foundation: uninterrupted, intelligent connectivi...

This RTX 5070 gaming laptop is on sale for an incr...

Walmart's deals this week include a great Cyber Monday holdover in the form of this massive $400 price cut on the Asus TUF gaming ...

I had a big audio transcription problem – Gemini s...

When I needed a transcription with speakers identified, Gemini 3 Pro proved its mettle.

Why CEOs who understand software development have ...

There is huge pressure on CEOs to empower their businesses to integrate AI successfully, but few have technical experience.

Google reveals top search trends of 2025

The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," and the longest government shutd...

Nigeria got 1.6 million new active internet subscr...

According to the latest industry data update by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Nigeria has a total of…

Welcome to the agentic AI era: Why African busines...

Written by Catherine De Klerk, Customer Success Lead, Accelera Digital Group (ADG)

President Tinubu’s aide claims terrorists use Star...

Presidential adviser Daniel Bwala has sparked controversy by claiming that terrorist groups operating in Nigeria remain untraceabl...

FBI names Nigerian tech founder Izunna Okonkwo in ...

The FBI has connected Nigerian entrepreneur and Pastel co-founder Izunna Okonkwo to a significant insider trading and money-launde...

Netflix to acquire Warner Bros Discovery in $82.7 ...

Netflix is set to solidify its global streaming position by acquiring Warner Bros Discovery for $82.7 billion, excluding…

Could aging eggs be 'rejuvenated'? New tool may he...

Scientists invented a new experimental system to study how age-related changes in egg cells make them more prone to chromosomal er...

'Intelligence comes at a price, and for many speci...

In his book "One Hand Clapping," Nikolay Kukushkin explores explanations for how consciousness evolved, and ultimately, what makes...

A huge helium shortage is looming — but ancient ro...

For decades, helium has been produced with natural gas, generating huge carbon emissions. Now, geologists are looking for new heli...

New 'physics shortcut' lets laptops tackle quantum...

Physicists have transformed a decades-old technique for simplifying quantum equations into a reusable, user-friendly "conversion t...

Giant sunspot on par with the one that birthed the...

A massive new sunspot complex, dubbed AR 4294-4296, has emerged on the sun and is facing directly at Earth. The dark patch is on p...

How to help older relatives with tech over the hol...

Holiday visits offer the perfect opportunity to help older parents with technology updates, scam protection and basic troubleshoot...

How D4D Hub spotlighted Africa’s creative economy ...

The collaboration built a six-session track that unpacked everything from AI to green innovation in creative industries, including...

7 African startups advancing aquaculture, analytic...

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

41 AI tools everyone can use for free 

Artificial intelligence is no longer reserved for big companies. Whether you’re a student, creative, business owner, developer, or...

Five35 Ventures raises funding to back female-led ...

Five35 Ventures has secured anchor funding from the MEDA Mauritius Foundation to expand its portfolio of female-led and women-focu...

How Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa rewrote the co...

TechCabal’s coverage of 2025 offers a panoramic view of this continent-wide regulatory awakening.

In its first DSA penalty, EU fines X €120M for ‘de...

The EC is taking issue with the fact that X, the social network formerly known as Twitter, has been allowing anyone to buy a "blue...

Petco confirms security lapse exposed customers’ p...

The pet company has published almost no details about what happened, who was affected, and what personal data was exposed.

Meta signs commercial AI data agreements with publ...

Meta is partnering with CNN, Fox News, Fox Sports, Le Monde Group, the People Inc. portfolio of media brands, The Daily Caller, Th...

Energy storage industry set aggressive goals for 2...

The battery storage industry in the U.S. has grown in leaps and bounds in recent years, surpassing its most aggressive targets to ...

The New York Times is suing Perplexity for copyrig...

The New York Times filed a copyright lawsuit against Perplexity, joining other publishers using legal action as leverage to force ...

AI Slop Is Ruining Reddit for Everyone

Reddit is considered one of the most human spaces left on the internet, but mods and users are overwhelmed with slop posts in the ...

How Long Should You Stay in a Sauna? (2025)

Optimize your sauna session by listening to the experts and, more importantly, your body.

The Best Meal Replacement Shakes for Total Life Op...

Solve the problem of cooking and chewing food with these full-meal replacement drinks.

9 Best Lubes (2025): Water-Based, Silicone, Natura...

For the most sensitive parts of the human body, friction is the enemy. Here’s how to keep it at bay with our favorite lubes made o...

GoTrax Mustang Electric Bike Review: Punchy and Ti...

This nimble, compact ebike packs plenty of punch, but doesn’t offer a wide range of sizes.

Stalker used ChatGPT as ‘therapist’ while terroriz...

Brett Michael Dadig, 31, is a social media influencer who billed himself as "God's assassin" and threatened to strangle people wit...

Bill Gates’ daughter snags $30M for AI startup bac...

Phoebe Gates is raising $30 million for Phia, the AI shopping agent she cofounded with Stanford classmate Sophia Kianni, according...

Waymo Just Reprogrammed Its Robotaxis to Drive Les...

"It's driving more like a taxi driver — an aggressive, New York taxi driver." The post Waymo Just Reprogrammed Its Robotaxis to Dr...

Zuckerberg Basically Giving Up on Metaverse After ...

"Smart move, just late." The post Zuckerberg Basically Giving Up on Metaverse After Renaming Entire Company “Meta” appeared first ...

JD Vance Sent Bizarre Lonely Text to His Bombing G...

There was, in fact, something going on. The post JD Vance Sent Bizarre Lonely Text to His Bombing Group Chat: “This Chat’s Kind of...

AI Data Centers Are Making RAM Crushingly Expensiv...

RAM for me, not for thee. The post AI Data Centers Are Making RAM Crushingly Expensive, Which Is Going to Skyrocket the Cost of La...

IBM CEO Says the Math Just Doesn’t Add Up on Its C...

"It’s my view that there’s no way you’re going to get a return on that." The post IBM CEO Says the Math Just Doesn’t Add Up on Its...

These founders are building a digital solution for...

Born from the desire to help retailers sell online, Afiari has evolved into a digital documentation platform for retail trade.

OPay Secures Double Honours at the Tech Innovation...

In a major recognition of its innovation and security leadership,...

Vodacom to take control of Safaricom in $1.6B mega...

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Vodacom increasing its stake in Safaricom to 55%, why informal retailers are turning to Afiari, an...

Amazon Announces December 10 Release Date for New ...

Amazon Announces December 10 Release Date for New Kindle Scribe Models Amazon has finally confirmed when its new Kindle Scribe mod...

iPhone 17 Pro Drops Night Mode in Portrait: Here’s...

iPhone 17 Pro Drops Night Mode in Portrait: Here’s What You Need to Know Apple’s newest flagship, the iPhone 17 Pro, is missing a ...

Micron Is Shutting Down Crucial: What This Means

Micron Is Shutting Down Crucial: What This Means Micron has officially announced that it is retiring Crucial, its long-running con...

Nvidia Restores PhysX Support for RTX 50-Series GP...

Nvidia Restores PhysX Support for RTX 50-Series GPUs After Major Gamer Complaints Nvidia has officially restored PhysX support for...

Moniepoint Launches Moniebook

Moniepoint Launches Moniebook Moniepoint is expanding its footprint in Nigeria’s business ecosystem with the launch of Moniebook, ...

FBI warns email users as holiday scams surge

FBI warns email users as holiday scams surge. Learn the top tricks draining bank accounts and the steps that help keep you safe th...

Google, Amazon, and xAI want to launch AI into spa...

Major tech firms are racing to deploy AI infrastructure in orbit, aiming to solve Earth’s digital bottlenecks and reshape how glob...

Dreame's new robovac has the most advanced mop set...

Germaphobes are going to go wild for this robovac's never-before-seen mop feature.

Get the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra for as little...

Samsung's mega Cyber Week deal on the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra drops the high-end tablet to as little as $399.99 when you trade in you...

Intel drops plans to sell networking and communica...

Intel wants to keep its networking and communications business after all.

Windscribe rolls out new tools to let you manage y...

Windscribe introduces IP Pinning and Rotation, giving users more control over their VPN IP and reducing login issues, CAPTCHAs, an...

Edo State unveils USSD code to simplify Tax ID reg...

The Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS) has introduced a USSD code to simplify tax compliance and Tax…

Sunnyday Gadgets: building Africa’s most trusted d...

Africa is entering a technology-driven decade. From remote work to mobile banking, e-learning, content creation and digital entrep...

Microsoft to increase Microsoft 365 prices worldwi...

Microsoft will raise prices for its Microsoft 365 productivity suites globally, effective July 21, 2026. The company in…

PAPSS: Wamkele Mene and Ernest Mbenkum on Africa’s...

Africa’s most ambitious payments experiment is no longer theoretical. It is live, scaling, and beginning to break long-standing…...

Cloudflare suffers second blackout in a month amid...

Cloudflare, an American company that provides web security and a Content Delivery Network (CDN), reportedly experienced a brief…

Volcanic eruption triggered 'butterfly effect' tha...

A volcanic eruption in 1345 may have kicked off a series of events that led to the Black Death sweeping through medieval Europe.

18,000 dinosaur tracks discovered along ancient Bo...

Researchers have counted 16,600 fossilized dinosaur footprints and 1,378 swim tracks at a site in Bolivia that showcase a variety ...

Geminids 2025: The year's best meteor shower is co...

The Geminid meteor shower has begun. The Geminids peak overnight on Dec. 13 and 14, when up to 150 "shooting stars" per hour will ...

Injecting anesthetic into a 'lazy eye' may correct...

Temporarily shutting down a "lazy eye" triggers a burst of neuronal activity that reverses the condition in animal experiments, a ...

Male human heads found in a 'skull pit' in an anci...

A genetic study of 80 skulls found at a Stone Age city in China has revealed that the sacrificed people were mostly men, in contra...

Grain-sized robot could change how doctors deliver...

Swiss scientists create grain-sized robot that surgeons control with magnets to deliver medicine precisely through blood vessels i...

How 3.5B WhatsApp numbers were scraped and exposed

Researchers exploited WhatsApp's API vulnerability to scrape 3.5 billion phone numbers. Learn how this massive data breach happene...

Hawaii sues TikTok parent company ByteDance, claim...

The state of Hawaii has sued ByteDance, claiming TikTok was designed to be dangerously addictive for young users through manipulat...

AT&T eliminates DEI programs, says hiring and adva...

AT&T joins Amazon, Meta, and other major companies in ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs as corporate America shifts ...

Palantir CEO says 'poor people' are 'the only peop...

Alex Karp said Americans have lost trust in major institutions because business leaders get bailed out after making "stupid decisi...

Simple tricks to make your MTN, Airtel, Glo and 9m...

Table of contents How to save mobile data on MTN Nigeria How to save mobile data on Airtel How to save mobile data on Glo Nigeria ...

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Lotachi Anidi is a Nigerian design entrepreneur who has spent more than six years building fintech products. From an early designe...

Built for us, by us: 6 African universities that a...

Across the continent, universities are moving from being consumers of technology to becoming powerful creators and authors of AI.

TechCabal’s Frank Eleanya named Tech Journalist of...

Eleanya, who joined TechCabal in early 2024 from BusinessDay, is recognised as a leading journalist covering Nigeria’s telco and d...

The Prada Group Buys Versace In $1.4B Deal Aimed A...

The Prada Group finalized its $1.

Amazon Employees Pen Letter Calling Out Company’s ...

Amazon employees are pushing back against the company’s AI-heavy pivot, accusing leadership of prioritizing AI investments over cl...

Kayla Rowe’s Her Fantasy Box — A Plant-Based Femin...

Kayla Rowe turned pain into a business empire that is helping countless women and raking in major revenue.

Udonis Haslem Reportedly Reaches ‘Proposed Resolut...

Former Miami Heat player Udonis Haslem is looking to put an FTX-related lawsuit behind him.

Louis Carr Appointed President Of BET With Promise...

Louis Carr is the new president of BET.

Apple’s executive shake-up continues with departur...

Apple loses two more top senior executives with exits of longtime general counsel Kate Adams and environmental VP Lisa Jackson. Me...

Feds ask Waymo about robotaxis repeatedly passing ...

The agency already opened an investigation in October over Waymo's performance around school buses. Waymo said it issued a softwar...

Micro1, a Scale AI competitor, touts crossing $100...

Micro1 started the year with roughly $7 million ARR. Now, it claims to have surpassed $100 million in ARR, double what it reported...

Chicago Tribune sues Perplexity

The newspaper is alleging copyright infringement and calling out Perplexity's retrieval augmented generation (RAG) as a culprit.

All the biggest news from AWS’ big tech show re:In...

Amazon Web Services' giant tech conference re:Invent 2025 is happening this week with news ranging from chips to AI services.

The 19 Best Golf Gifts for Every Kind of Golfer (2...

Make your favorite golfer’s day with the best golf gifts to enhance every part of their game.