Category: Science/Technology

Kenyan High Court bars government from shutting do...

A Kenyan high court has ruled that government authorities lack the power to shut down websites without a…

Catalyst Fund secures $30 million to support Afric...

Pan-African climate venture fund Catalyst Fund has hit the second close of its debut fund, securing $30 million…

Antarctica's first dinosaur fossil belonged to a g...

Researchers have identified the first-ever dinosaur fossil discovered on Antarctica, revealing it belonged to a titanosaur.

NASA mission to rescue a falling space telescope b...

NASA's Swift Observatory is slated to enter Earth's atmosphere later this year, but the Katalyst Space spacecraft aims to boost it...

Ancient-DNA analysis solves 500-year-old mystery o...

An ancient-DNA analysis of the bones of two members of the Renaissance Medici family has confirmed they had malaria when they died...

11-year-old boy in Canada dies from rabies after w...

After an 11-year-old boy died of rabies, doctors are urging the public to seek medical attention following exposure to bats, even ...

Ancient ring discovered underground in Scotland co...

A hidden ring of stones or timbers detected beneath peat at Machrie Moor could represent a previously unknown Neolithic or Bronze ...

What scammers do the week your spouse dies

Scammers exploit death certificates, data brokers and public records to target grieving families. Learn how bereavement fraud work...

Humanoid robots just got a workplace safety system

NVIDIA introduces Halos for Robotics, which it calls the industry's first full-stack safety system for physical AI and robots work...

Waymo recalls robotaxis over construction-zone ris...

Waymo recalls 3,871 robotaxi vehicles after its autonomous driving software failed to recognize freeway construction zones in Phoe...

Fake Verizon fraud call nearly stole his account

A fake Verizon fraud call nearly led to an account takeover when a scammer used text verification and device changes to steal a Te...

Texas data breach hits 3M license customers

Texas Parks and Wildlife says a cyberattack on its license vendor may have exposed personal data for more than 3 million hunting a...

Warehouse robots move packages without human hando...

Ambi Robotics and Pickle Robot Company integrate trailer unloading and pallet building systems to automate warehouse loading dock ...

A missing kitten rode under a car hood. AI brought...

A missing cat in Dayton, Ohio, was found under a car hood and reunited with her family in 24 hours thanks to Petco Love Lost AI ph...

The trick to smoother streaming at home and on the...

Your internet provider may be throttling your streaming traffic. A VPN encrypts your data so your ISP can't target video and cause...

Booking a summer trip? Here's what you're giving s...

Travel booking data breaches at Booking.com, Amtrak, Carnival, KLM and Air France exposed millions of travelers to phishing and id...

AI could unleash ‘single greatest productivity rev...

The Unleash Prosperity report, titled "Boomsday Not Doomsday," argues AI could help ease housing costs, boost productivity and mov...

Nobel economist warns AI doomsday job fears could ...

Robert Shiller, a Nobel laureate in economics, says fears about AI severely impacting the job market are warranted but that they s...

Trump administration lifts Claude Mythos 5, Fable ...

The Commerce Department lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 after a review, clearing the models ...

Ford rehires experienced engineers after AI misses...

Ford rehired about 300 veteran engineers after AI tools failed to match human expertise, helping the automaker top the JD Power 20...

Judge lets states pursue claims that Meta designed...

A federal judge denied Meta's motion to dismiss a social media addiction lawsuit brought by 29 state attorneys general alleging on...

Paga turns to tokenised investments in latest infr...

The partnership deepens Paga's infrastructure strategy. Paga Engine, its payments infrastructure business, which it said processed...

Nairobi to host TechCabal’s Road to Moonshot mixer...

The Nairobi event will be a closed-door networking session with a curated guest list, allowing founders, investors, policymakers, ...

Kenyan edtech Craydel expands into Ghana, its eigh...

The expansion adds Ghana to Craydel's operations in Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Burundi, and Tanzania.

This startup wants to build Africa’s tourism distr...

An interview with TripinAfrica's co-founder on building digital infrastructure for African tourism businesses.

Jerry Soko named Eswatini CEO as MTN doubles down ...

Rather than looking outside for top executives, the Johannesburg-headquartered telecom operator is increasingly relying on leaders...

Infinix Hot 70 Price in Nigeria

In this blog post, I want to share with you, the Infinix Hot 70 Price in Nigeria. The Infinix Hot70 is a stylish, power-packed sma...

Temu Online Shopping in Nigeria: Legit, Affordable...

Online shopping has become increasingly popular in Nigeria as more people look for convenient ways to purchase products from aroun...

Tecno Pop 20 Price In Nigeria & Everything You Nee...

In this blog post, I want to share with you, Tecno Pop 20 Price In Nigeria, Features, Specifications and Everything You Need to Kn...

New Index Reveals The First 200 US-Based Black Wom...

A new index has been released that lists the first 200 Black women founders to break barriers by raising $1 million in venture cap...

If You Are A YouTube TV Or DirecTV Subscriber, You...

If you are a YouTube TV or DirecTV subscriber, you may qualify for a payout from a $50 million proposed settlement.

Cxmmunity Media Launches Intelligence Platform Lev...

Cxmmunity Media founder Ryan Johnson has launched a new platform that will bridge the gap between multicultural gaming audiences a...

Her Fantasy Box, Founded By Kayla Rowe, Expands In...

Kayla Rowe’s plant-based feminine hygiene and wellness brand will become even more accessible.

Donovan Mitchell Invested $250K Of His First Milli...

Donovan Mitchell’s first NBA check paid it forward in numerous ways.

How will AI make moral decisions for you and me?

There’s an urgent need to study how artificial intelligence makes ethical choices because it soon will make many such decisions in...

Can printed ‘skin’ help to heal burns without scar...

Inks created with a patient’s own cells might one day help the body regrow tissues

When the ability to smell goes away

Disturbances in this critical sense are often linked to problems with brain health, researchers are learning

AI shows promise in the fight against fake news

In an epidemic of online misinformation, experts look to artificial intelligence to help sort fact from fiction

Ford rehires ‘gray beard’ engineers after AI falls...

"Mistakenly we thought that by just introducing artificial intelligence ... that would produce a high-quality product.”

Writer Ian Bogost says ‘The Small Stuff’ can help ...

Has Silicon Valley been building the wrong things?

California law targeting loud streaming ads takes ...

Streaming ads might be getting a lot quieter.

Omen AI’s plan to optimize data centers is all wet...

Omen AI raised a $31 million Series A to monitor chip coolant and stop bacterial outbreaks in data centers.

Flipper Device’s new Busy Bar is a customizable di...

Flipper Device's new Busy Bar will retail for $249.

I Found Jesus at a Drone Show

Drone shows are the new fireworks—and possibly a new kind of religion. I traveled to Texas to be converted.

The Anti-Data-Center Movement Is Reshaping Michiga...

Climate activist Will Lawrence cofounded the Sunrise Movement. Now, he has shifted his focus in his attempt to compete for a swing...

Yeasound RIC800 Hearing Aids Review: Good Audio, G...

With AI-powered noise reduction, an automatic speech-focusing system, and a simple, effective hearing test, it’s a shame these aid...

Robin Byrd, the Sex Godmother of Millennials, Says...

The 1970s porn actress turned New York City late night public access queen says censorship and a lack of star quality among modern...

The Busy Bar Is a Gadget to Get People to Leave Yo...

Flipper Devices, a company that built a banned hacking device, now wants to hack your attention span.

Anthropic accuses Alibaba of campaign to ‘brazenly...

Anthropic accused the Chinese tech giant Alibaba of “brazenly” and “illicitly” trying to extract its artificial intelligence capab...

Xbox to raise console prices worldwide by up to $1...

Xbox raised the prices of its consoles twice last year as it grappled with tariff-induced cost pressures, strong competition and u...

Mom gets groundbreaking mastectomy from a $2M robo...

The robot was cleared by the FDA a few months ago to perform the delicate surgery that avoids skin and preserves the nipple.

Ex-Facebook policy chief sues Meta to overturn ord...

Sarah Wynn-Williams alleged Meta has used an invalid arbitration agreement to seek severe financial penalties, according to a new ...

US allows Anthropic to release Mythos AI to ‘trust...

Anthropic’s powerful AI model, Mythos 5, gets government go-ahead for “trusted” US organizations after a two-week ban.

Employees Are Using Their Jobs’ Super-Expensive AI...

Embarassing. The post Employees Are Using Their Jobs’ Super-Expensive AI Tokens for the Most Hilariously Pointless Tasks Imaginabl...

Devastating Droughts Are Punching Massive Sinkhole...

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Scientists Publish Extremely Serious Research Abou...

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There May Be Bizarre Forms of Consciousness Drifti...

"The universe may contain minds stranger than we can imagine." The post There May Be Bizarre Forms of Consciousness Drifting Throu...

Woman Surprised When Flock Surveillance Tower Appe...

"We didn’t receive anything in the mail. I double checked to make sure that there was no emails or anything about it." The post Wo...

Namibia deals Starlink another blow, rejects Starl...

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Namibia's refusal to change the Starlink rule, Moov Africa's telecom service issues, and Naspers l...

Nigeria’s new telecom ownership rules could reshap...

Nigeria's NCC now has a veto on major telecom deals. The regulator calls it good for investors. The real test is whether it can ap...

OPay Partners 3MTT, Extends National Innovation Ch...

OPay, a leading fintech company in Nigeria, has announced an...

Introducing OnePurze: The Revolutionary Platform f...

OnePurze is a Nigerian fintech on a mission to simplify...

SABI Wants to Be the Infrastructure Layer for Huma...

In the taxonomy of internet infrastructure; cloud, payments, identity, communications,...

MarkHack 5.0 Explores AI, Culture at the Center of...

MarkHack 5.0 Explores AI, Culture at the Center of Marketing and Innovation in Nigeria MarkHack 5.0 delivered a defining moment fo...

Is Free Antivirus Safe in 2026? What Most Free Ant...

Is Free Antivirus Safe in 2026? What Most Free Antivirus Apps Don’t Tell You For years, free antivirus software has been one of th...

LandShield by Israel Akhabue, Founder, A.I. Realen...

LandShield by Israel Akhabue, Founder, A.I. Realent Last year, a buyer in the diaspora forwarded me five documents for a plot in K...

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How to Use Screen Time Controls on iPhone in 2026 to Build Healthier Tech Habits Summer is supposed to be a time for relaxation, t...

How to Teach Parents Internet Safety Without Sound...

How to Teach Parents Internet Safety Without Sounding Condescending For many families, there’s a role reversal happening online. P...

The hidden costs of free apps: Your personal infor...

Free online apps, tools, and services often come at the hidden cost of user privacy, as they frequently collect and share personal...

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Watch The Bear, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Little Brother, House of the Dragon, The Sheep Detectives and more streaming picks thi...

Your family could lose thousands to a phone scammer before anyone notices. Darius Kingsley from JPMorgan Chase reveals how bank sc...

Your family could be one phone call from a bank sc...

Scammers coach victims before they reach the bank. Learn the warning signs that could help protect your family’s money now!

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Ninja's smart blender makes instant slushies, but in a super-small footprint — and obviously it's great for other stuff too

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In the world of color ereaders, it's not all about the Kindle...

I review tech for a living, and these are the 7 es...

Preparing for your summer travels? These are the essential tech buys I'd recommend to everyone.

The LG UltraGear 5K2K is my dream ultrawide gaming...

LG's UltraGear 5K2K ultrawide is a delight for any PC gamer, but there's a strong alternative on the horizon that should give ever...

Prime Day mini PC deal: My daughter wanted a mini ...

After studying all the options, this is the one I landed on for the back to school season.

World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bo...

The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.

Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habita...

The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.

Seahorses and seadragons, some of Nature's most cu...

Seahorses are unique ocean inhabitants with a head like a horse, a pouch like a kangaroo, a tail like a monkey, and the ability to...

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Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings rele...

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Medicare's AI push snarls patients and doctors in ...

Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.

Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entere...

The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.

Tech stocks tumble for a second day. Here's what's...

Nvidia, Alphabet and other technology stocks fell as Wall Street shifted from rewarding AI spending to demanding evidence that it ...

AI on pace to bypass cybersecurity systems soon, "...

The most advanced artificial intelligence models are improving quickly enough to outsmart prevailing cybersecurity know-how within...

Tapnob rolls out Nigeria’s first crypto-to-Naira g...

For anyone who has closely tracked the African fintech ecosystem over the past seven years, the paradox of…

Credit Direct is turning the Nigerian kitchen into...

The kitchen appliance category does not sound like fertile ground for fintech innovation. But look at the numbers…

The Naira has lost value. Here is how smart Nigeri...

By Monica.Cash | Mbah Casmir, Founder and CEO There is no point pretending that Nigerians have not felt…

From WhatsApp Group to Changing Lives: The Impact ...

For many women, finding a safe and supportive space to discuss personal challenges, pursue self-improvement, and build meaningful…...

Nigel Green calls the global tech sell-off a ‘Heal...

Global stock markets are experiencing a brutal “cold shower” as investors finally wake up from a 24-month trance…

Rainforest quiz: Can you sort Earth's largest rain...

From the sprawling Amazon to the lesser-known tropical forests, see if you can correctly rank these rainforests by their total are...

'Is it really necessary to generate another image?...

Live Science spoke with Kaveh Madani, the lead investigator of a United Nations report examining AI's environmental footprint, abo...

Denisovan DNA influences the immune systems of mod...

Genes inherited from the now-extinct Denisovans are actively playing a role in the immune system of some people from Oceania.

Wildlife inside Chernobyl exclusion zone acted dif...

Camera footage in Ukraine's Chernobyl exclusion zone revealed that mammals became less active — especially at night — during the R...

'A completely different story': 300 million-year-o...

Our ancient four-legged ancestors didn't have an amphibian-like life cycle when they began walking on land, according to a new stu...

Archaeological dig at Battle of Bunker Hill site u...

Archaeologists are finding gun flints, musket balls, and ceramics in their search for the redoubt colonial soldiers built by hand ...

Thief uses Waymo as a getaway car

Police say a burglar allegedly used a Waymo robotaxi as a getaway car after stealing activewear from a San Francisco yoga studio i...

The Father's Day gift that protects your dad from ...

FBI reports elder fraud losses topped $7.7 billion in 2025. Learn how to protect your dad this Father's Day by removing his data f...

FBI helps take down AI phishing ring

The FBI and Google disrupted Outsider Enterprise, a China-based phishing-as-a-service operation tied to 3.87 million stolen credit...

McDonald’s AI drive-thru may take your next order...

McDonald's is testing ArchIQ, a new AI drive-thru system nicknamed Archy, at five U.S. locations after its earlier IBM experiment ...

6 in 10 identity crimes now begin with a new accou...

Two Washington women pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $229,000 through identity theft using stolen mail. Learn how to protect you...

Mark Zuckerberg admits Meta has 'made mistakes' as...

Mark Zuckerberg admits Meta has 'made mistakes' during its AI-driven workforce overhaul that is expected to ultimately affect abou...

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South Africa’s migrant crackdown is becoming a bus...

The growing unrest is becoming a test of how South African-headquartered companies like MTN, with deep African footprints.

What Ruto’s meeting with Sam Altman tells us about...

The two discussed establishing Nairobi as the home of the first OpenAI Academy initiative in Eastern Africa, expanding AI educatio...

AmCham Kenya taps former markets regulator as US i...

Muthaura’s appointment comes as Kenya strengthens its position as a regional hub for multinational companies.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide: Release date, price,...

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide comes as Apple is preparing its first foldable iPhone. Samsung is not waiting around.

Tennessee Rep. Justin Jones Speaks Out About Data ...

Fisk University is receiving some pushback regarding its “Quantum Leap” project.

Pixar’s Donald Brooks Says Human Creativity Is Sti...

When audiences head to theaters for Toy Story 5 on June 19, they’ll see Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, and a new generation of toy...

How Strive Masiyiwa Maintained His Billionaire Net...

London-based Zimbabwean billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist Strive Masiyiwa stands among the most influential business lea...

New York Bill Goes Into Effect Requiring Advertise...

A first-of-its-kind AI bill is now in effect in New York.

Ice Cube’s 3-On-3 Basketball League BIG3 Set To Go...

Ice Cube’s BIG3 is going public.

To heal stubborn wounds, scientists look to nanoma...

Slow-healing lesions — common in diabetics and burn victims — can lead to lingering infections that resist antibiotic treatment. A...

Slums are bearing the brunt of the climate crisis ...

As temperatures rise, it is the poor who suffer most. The coping strategies of those living in informal settlements may hold lesso...

Robinhood sees ‘record-breaking’ traffic after Spa...

The trading platform says some customers experienced intermittent disruptions, but those issues have resolved.

Google sues alleged Chinese cybercrime operation t...

The tech giant said a group called "Outsider Enterprise" used AI to scam hundreds of thousands of victims, sending 2.5 million tex...

SpaceX IPO: Everything you need to know

TechCrunch has followed SpaceX's start, struggles, and successes from the early days. And we're here for what happens next too. Th...

Mistral is rumored to be raising €3B at €20B valua...

The funding round would value the company at around €20 billion (about $23.15 billion), nearly double its Series C valuation of €1...

SpaceX shares soar 30% midday, vaulting it to top ...

The company made its heavily anticipated debut on Friday, trading higher than its initial $135 IPO price.

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You Probably Won’t Get Rich Off the SpaceX IPO

The company has set aside an unusually high number of shares for retail investors. Still, experts say, you’re just getting the cru...

SpaceX IPO Puts Elon Musk’s ‘Extreme’ Ownership to...

The rocket maker debuts on Nasdaq today under a wave of criticism about Musk’s near-absolute control. It’s how the company has wor...

Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO draws $100B in orders from ...

While the firm is expected to make at least 20% of shares available to the retail market in its IPO, that number would mean the va...