Category: Science/Technology

Kimora Lee Simmons Reflects On Selling Her Billion...

Kimora Lee Simmons has built a multimillion-dollar empire spanning modeling, entrepreneurship, fashion design, authorship, and str...

Keith Lee Explains Why He’s Waiving Vendor Fees Fo...

Food vendors participating in Keith Lee‘s inaugural FamiLee Day festival in May will do so at no cost, as the popular TikTok food ...

Chicago Public Schools Expands Program To Allow St...

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will increase youth literacy through an expanded partnership with the Chicago Public Library.

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Has Now Donated Ove...

MacKenzie Scott has donated a substantial amount to HBCUs.

Monique Rodriguez Says Founders Should Build Their...

Monique Rodriguez believes founders should position their businesses for acquisition.

What’s the secret to a great cup of tea?

From where the Camellia sinensis bush is grown to whether the leaves are withered or fermented, much can influence the popular dri...

The troubling rise of family estrangement

As more adults cut off their parents, a researcher calls for closer scrutiny of causes and effects, and suggests paths to reconcil...

Waymo robotaxis are tracking potholes and sharing ...

Two Alphabet-owned businesses are teaming up to find potholes and share that information with cities.

Instagram expands its movie inspired content restr...

Instagram first debuted its movie rating inspired content settings in limited countries in 2025.

Final 2 days to save up to $500 on your TechCrunch...

Ticket discounts of up to $500 will end tomorrow, April 10, at 11:59 p.m. PT. After that, prices for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 go up...

Spotify now lets everyone turn off videos in its a...

The controls can be used to choose an audio-first experience on the app or a video-enhanced one, Spotify says.

Amazon CEO takes aim at Nvidia, Intel, Starlink, m...

Andy Jassy's annual shareholder letter reads something like a diss track to a wide range of competitors as he defends spending $20...

Meta Cafeteria Workers Did What Execs Won’t: Took ...

In Seattle, activists inside tech giants are leaning into grassroots fundraising and peer support as petitions and protests draw l...

I Tested the Instagram-Famous Ridge Wallet and I’m...

This bare-bones, no-nonsense wallet has continuously impressed me since I started using it.

The FBI Didn't Answer Texts From Minnesota Investi...

Messages sent to the FBI by an investigator with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension went ignored for at least two days,...

The Pro-Iran Meme Machine Trolling Trump With AI L...

Since the beginning of the Iran war, the group Explosive Media has released over a dozen viral videos mocking Trump and the US.

MAGA Media Seems to Have Hit Its Breaking Point Ov...

"The online right wasn’t supportive and there wasn’t anything that was going to change that," says one person familiar with the Re...

Goldman Sachs uncovers troubling pattern behind AI...

Workers displaced by artificial intelligence and other tech take longer to find new jobs -- and when they do, they’re stuck earnin...

Oracle axes over 700 workers — the first wave in a...

New details reveal where tech titan Oracle’s layoff axe will fall in the Golden State: 318 workers in Redwood City, 184 in Santa C...

6 signs you spend too much time on your phone — an...

Nearly half of Americans consider themselves to be addicted to their phones, with the average person checking their phone every fi...

Anthropic’s ‘Claude Mythos’ model sparks fear of A...

Anthropic has triggered alarm bells by touting the terrifying capabilities of “Claude Mythos”– with executives warning the AI mode...

Bay Area-based tech company announces shocking lay...

The tech company becomes the latest to announce shocking number of layoffs, gutting nearly a quarter of its workforce.

Moon Astronaut Captures Shot of Earth That Lets Yo...

"Hello, World." The post Moon Astronaut Captures Shot of Earth That Lets You See Its Razor-Thin Atmosphere Perfectly appeared firs...

Student Dies When Hospital Has No ICU Doctors, Cal...

"It's a fake ICU." The post Student Dies When Hospital Has No ICU Doctors, Calls One on Videochat Who Pronounces Him Dead Remotely...

Analysis Finds That Google’s AI Overviews Are Prov...

This is catastrophic. The post Analysis Finds That Google’s AI Overviews Are Providing Misinformation at a Scale Possibly Unpreced...

We Talked to a Writer Accused of Publishing An AI-...

"I asked AI, 'Okay, boil this down for me. Take everything — every scrap of information on the internet that you can find — to hel...

Naked Man Bursts Into Tesla Service Center With a ...

That's one way to start the day! The post Naked Man Bursts Into Tesla Service Center With a Shotgun appeared first on Futurism.

South East Nigeria is banking on startups to boost...

The South East Development Commission is betting on startups, infrastructure, and private capital to grow the region into a $200 b...

Liberia’s ID rollout stalled by $1.7M debt

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Liberia’s ID rollout stalled by a $1.7M debt, X, an AI banking assistant, and Uber bets big on mot...

Egypt to regulate social media for minors with spe...

Today on Techpoint Digest, we discuss Egypt's new plan to moderate social media for kids, South East Nigeria's plan to become a $2...

Madica backs three startups, launches fundraising ...

Madica has invested $600,000 in funding to three African startups, while also unveiling a new fundraising guide aimed at helping e...

FinCode: 10 Years of Building the Infrastructure B...

A decade in stealth mode powering Africa’s digital finance, and...

How to Improve Smartphone Battery Life: 9 Practica...

How to Improve Smartphone Battery Life: 9 Practical Tips This article explains practical, proven ways to improve smartphone batter...

10 Best Amazon sales this week: Samsung, Bose, & K...

Shop 10 best Amazon deals this week on tech, home and more. Save big on top picks before prices change or sell out fast today.

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

Enjoy great movies and TV shows this week like Hacks, Euphoria, Midwinter Break, and more, all coming to your streaming platforms.

FBI warns about foreign apps and your data

FBI warns foreign apps may collect your data even in the background. Learn the risks and simple steps to protect your privacy toda...

This one accessory leveled up my PlayStation Porta...

If you're looking to make the most of your PlayStation Portal, then consider this one accessory that I absolutely love.

I went hands-on with the Aqara Camera Hub G350: a ...

With 360-degree pan and tilt, plus a dual-lens system, the G350 is ideal for tracking people and pets across the room.

Always-on AI Agents put everything hackers could e...

As AI agents gain autonomy, security risks escalate without proper safeguards in place.

What is an MVNO and why should I use one?

We live in an always-on digital world where access to mobile connectivity is expected at all times.

Get 'high-resolution picture quality and ultra-com...

The Blink Mini 2K+ is a great way to keep an eye on things while you're away from home — and it's on sale now at a bargain price....

AI will affect more than half of all U.S. jobs, an...

Artificial intelligence is more likely to change the nature of work than to supplant masses of workers, according to researchers.

Zenith Bank earns N291.8bn from fees as it finalis...

Zenith Bank earned N291.8 billion from commissions and fees in 2025, while completing its acquisition of Paramount Bank…

NCC limits airtime compensation to poor network qu...

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has noted that compensation for poor network services will cover only issues experien...

Bitcoin price rises to $72,000 as US-Iran ceasefir...

Bitcoin price has climbed back above $72,000 for the first time in 20 days, giving investors a much-needed…

FBI flags Nigeria

South Africa resumes ICT law review that could ena...

South Africa has resumed the review of its 2016 ICT sector code, especially the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment…

DNA reveals ancestry of man buried in Stone Age mo...

In the Middle Ages, a man was buried in a Stone Age monument in what is now Spain. Now, we finally know his genetic roots, but his...

'So much magic': Artemis II shares first images fr...

NASA's first set of images captured by the Artemis II crew during their lunar flyby are here, and they're stunning.

'They are literally everywhere': The shocking stor...

Live Science spoke with Mariah Blake, an investigative journalist and author of the book "They Poisoned The World," about one of t...

Diagnostic dilemma: Woman's 'biologically implausi...

Doctors reported a highly unusual case of parasitic fly infection in a woman in Greece.

'In every continent where humans are present, wate...

Live Science spoke with Kaveh Madani, director of the UN University Institute for Water, Environment and Health and recipient of t...

Nutella capitalizes on greatest free advertising m...

A floating Nutella jar aboard NASA's Artemis II went viral, with internet users calling the zero-gravity moment the greatest free ...

Artemis astronauts enter eerie 40-minute communica...

The Artemis II crew offically entered a historic communications blackout Monday as their spacecraft slipped behind the Moon's far ...

Home robot cooks, cleans and organizes your life

UniX AI is testing its Panther robot in residential settings, where it cooks, organizes and cleans while navigating the clutter an...

Amazon job text scam warning signs

Fraudsters are using texts offering jobs to target phones, often posing as Amazon with suspicious contact details and no hiring pr...

Healthcare data breach hits system storing patient...

CareCloud says hackers accessed one electronic health record environment for about eight hours on March 16 as investigators review...

In today's edition: MTN rewards top executives || Tayo Oviosu becomes Paga Group CEO || VATs now appear on your Temu bills

GITEX Africa is no longer about who shows up, but ...

GITEX Africa started yesterday, and it did not feel like another “Africa Rising” conference.

African startups raised over $700M in Q1 2026

Explore the African tech funding in Q1 2026. With $711M raised, see how Fintech and Energy led the market while M&A activity reach...

Madica grows portfolio with $600,000 investment in...

Madica's approach pairs funding with an 18-month structured program including mentorship, executive coaching, and two fully funded...

MTN awards Nigeria CEO Karl Toriola $335,000 in pe...

MTN Group has awarded its Nigeria CEO, Karl Toriola, performance shares worth approximately ₦463.7 million ($336,000)

Chipper Cash Dollar Virtual Card App : How My $5 Q...

If you use virtual dollar cards in Nigeria for online payments, this is something you need to pay attention to. Recently, I checke...

Howard University To Launch Cardi B Course

Howard University is launching a course on Cardi B’s influence.

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Efforts Req...

A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction that will impact the Trump administration’s efforts targeting race in college ...

Dr. LeRoi Hicks To Become First Black Physician To...

Howard University alumnus LeRoi Hicks is breaking barriers.

Here’s How Chris Tucker’s Net Worth Has Changed Si...

Famed actor, comedian and stand-up legend Chris Tucker has lived through a tumultuous journey.

The Adeleke Family Legacy: Inside One Of Nigeria’s...

In the high-stakes world of Nigerian industry and global exports, few names carry the resonance of Adeleke.

TechCrunch Mobility: ‘A stunning lack of transpare...

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

As people look for ways to make new friends, here ...

We've compiled a list of friendship apps, from friend discovery platforms like BFF to event-focused ones like Timeleft.

Polymarket took down wagers tied to rescue of down...

A Democratic congressman had harsh criticism for Polymarket for allowing users to bet on the date the U.S. would confirm the rescu...

Copilot is ‘for entertainment purposes only,’ acco...

AI skeptics aren’t the only ones warning users not to unthinkingly trust models’ outputs — that’s what the AI companies say themse...

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has some impressive add-ons th...

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra gives you a ton of options to play around with images, including preset filters and hardware add-ons.

5 Mysteries That the Artemis Missions to the Moon ...

The moon is not just a barren rock orbiting the Earth. The Artemis missions could answer the great unknowns that the satellite hol...

Snake Bros Keep Getting Bitten by Their Lethal Pet...

Your venomous serpent bites you, and the clock is ticking. America’s zookeepers—and a cooler full of rare antivenom—are your best ...

Robot Mowers Are Actually Good Now

With the rise of affordable and effective robot mowers, maintaining a pristine lawn has never been easier.

The DOJ Misled a Judge About How It’s Using Voter ...

The acting head of the DOJ’s voting section told a judge last week that the agency had not touched the nonpublic voter roll data i...

8 Best Apple Watch Accessories (2026): Bands, Char...

You finally caved and bought an Apple Watch. These are our favorite bands, screen protectors, and chargers to go with your new sma...

Apple’s fitness chief who joked to employees about...

Jay Blahnik, 57, who served as Apple’s vice president of fitness technologies, allegedly joked about sleeping with Olympic skier T...

Online attacks and Luigi Mangione-inspired death t...

The defamation lawsuit, filed by Imperial Valley Computer Manufacturing and its attorney, Sebastian Rucci, claims nonprofit Comite...

Elon Musk asks SpaceX IPO banks to buy Grok AI sub...

SpaceX boosted its target initial public offering valuation above $2 trillion, according to Bloomberg.

Anthropic backers fret over AI giant’s volatile CE...

Amodei, whose firm built the “Claude” chatbot, turned heads last month when he blasted President Trump and OpenAI’s Sam Altman in ...

FBI warns iPhone, Android users against installing...

Apps like CapCut, Temu and SHEIN are among widely used Chinese-developed platforms that could be affected

Nonprofit Research Groups Disturbed to Learn That ...

"I don't want OpenAI to write their own rules for how they interact with children." The post Nonprofit Research Groups Disturbed t...

Scientists Gene Hacked a Plant So It Grows Five Ty...

Could this be the world's most illegal plant? The post Scientists Gene Hacked a Plant So It Grows Five Types of Psychoactive Drugs...

Groups Set Up to Shill AI and Data Centers Are Pou...

"The cavalry is coming to back up the policymakers who stand with the president and will hold accountable the ones who don't." The...

Polymarket Has Turned Our Climate Apocalypse Into ...

"The gamblification of everything is Evil in [the] fullest sense of the word." The post Polymarket Has Turned Our Climate Apocalyp...

ICE Foiled At Every Turn By One Vibe Coding Man In...

Go get 'em, tiger. The post ICE Foiled At Every Turn By One Vibe Coding Man In His Pickup Truck appeared first on Futurism.

Yango expands beyond ride-hailing in Cameroon

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Yango's expansion beyond ride-hailing in Cameroon, the telecom story that Nigerians forgot, and Fl...

Over 3,000 Nigerian Innovators Compete for a Spot ...

Five finalists will pitch their ideas to leading voices in Nigeria’s AI, innovation and tech ecosystem on Saturday, April 4, 2026....

MTN completes MoMo separation in Ghana

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss MTN's major MoMo separation in Ghana, from the admin desk to the executive suite, and Kenya's What...

How this Nigerian lady went from studying communic...

In this edition of After Hours, we follow Theresa Nwaubani and her gradual rise from an administrative role to an executive at Env...

Smart Home Gadgets For Beginners: A Simple Starter...

Smart Home Gadgets For Beginners: A Simple Starter Guide Smart home gadgets can be simple, affordable, and genuinely useful when y...

Future of Digital Payments in Africa: Trends, Risk...

Future of Digital Payments in Africa: Trends, Risks, and Growth Africa’s digital payments future is being shaped by mobile money, ...

How to protect your credit and bank cards from get...

Protect credit & bank cards, with comprehensive easy-to-follow guidance that includes physical, online instructions & monitoring s...

8849 Tank X rugged phone review: A feature-rich de...

The 8849 TANK X is a substantial design with plenty of power, memory and storage that’s ideal for an adventurer.

NHS staff push back against using 'ethically bankr...

Some NHS workers are refusing to use Palantir software over the company's ties to controversial activity.

Iran is threatening to bomb the $30 billion Starga...

The Stargate UAE AI data center, proudly announced by OpenAI and the US government, could be hit by missile strikes.

'Silicon photonics is central to next-generation A...

A silicon photonics pioneer explains how light-based technology could reshape AI, computing, and data infrastructure.

I took Panasonic’s new 15x zoom travel compact cam...

The Lumix ZS300 / TZ300 travel compact is a refresh of the 8-year-old Lumix ZS200 / TZ200 — but is the versatile snapper still rel...