Category: Science/Technology

Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "C...

Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.

India revokes order for phone makers to install se...

India's government, amid an uproar over privacy, has revoked an order quietly issued to smartphone makers to pre-install a state-r...

Malware: 41% of Africans attacked by on-device thr...

On-device threats are malware spread via removable USB drives, CDs and DVDs

Binance appoints co-founder Yi He as co-CEO to ove...

Binance has named its co-founder Yi He as co-CEO, signalling the start of a dual leadership era for…

Moniepoint launches Moniebook to help businesses m...

Moniepoint Inc., Africa’s prominent fintech platform, has today launched Moniebook, an “all-in-one” Point-of-Sale (POS) initiative...

King Charles assents to the Property Act, official...

King Charles III, on Tuesday, appended the Royal Assent to the Property Act (Digital Assets etc.) 2025, giving…

Mauritius to introduce electronic travel authorisa...

Mauritius is set to introduce an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to streamline and modernise border clearance for travellers...

TETFund begins 240 e-tricycle roll-out across 12 p...

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has officially commenced the rollout of 240 electric tricycles across 12 selected…

In today's edition: Wise gets conditional approval for South Africa launch || MultiChoice, multicuts on all sides || Bolt owns 40%...

Google Plans To Launch Data Centers In Space That ...

Google has unveiled a new project that will reduce the environmental impact of AI on Earth.

MIT Study Reportedly Reveals AI Can Replace $1.2T ...

AI is already capable of replacing nearly 12% of the U.

Grammy-Nominated Producer Joseph Macklin Launches ...

Grammy-nominated producer Joseph Macklin has created a media hub for Kansas City, MO, creatives.

Free Vending Machine Stocked With Quality Grocerie...

A vending machine has opened to feed families in The Bronx.

Marvin Ellison’s Journey To Leading Lowe’s As The ...

Marvin Ellison’s journey to becoming president, CEO, and chairman of Lowe’s began far from the boardroom.

Shopify resolves outage disrupting merchants on Cy...

Shopify was down for many merchants this morning, preventing them from processing transactions. It appears to be fixed now.

One of Google’s biggest AI advantages is what it a...

The promise is AI that's uniquely helpful because it knows you. But the risk is AI that feels more like surveillance than service.

Zillow drops climate risk scores after agents comp...

The move is a loss for homebuyers, who through Zillow had ready access to a property's climate risk scores from First Street.

What does it mean when Uncle Sam is one of your bi...

You can imagine how this is all going over in Silicon Valley, where the libertarian ethos runs deep.

Apple just named a new AI chief with Google and Mi...

His replacement is Amar Subramanya, a highly regarded Microsoft executive who spent 16 years at Google, most recently leading engi...

Logitech Promo Code: $25 Off This Holiday Season

Get an exclusive discount of $25 off $200+ this holiday season when you sign up for Logitech emails.

15% Off Dyson Promo Code | December 2025

Get 15% off with Dyson coupon code, plus save up to $600 with Cyber Week discounts on vacuums, $150 off Airwraps, and more.

20% Off Brooks Promo Code & Deals for December 202...

Enjoy 20% off your first order with a Brooks coupon code, plus top discounts and deals on our favorite Brooks running shoes.

60% HP Discount Codes & Coupons December 2025

Save up to 60%, plus an extra 20% with HP promo codes for laptops, printers, PCs, and more tech.

Vitamix Promo Codes and Deals: $25 Off + Free Ship...

Score discounts on blenders, food processors, immersion blenders, and more with our selection of Vitamix coupons and deals.

Having a cellphone before this age can lead to obe...

It's the age-old debate — at what age should kids get a cellphone?

Disney fans furious at park plans to ‘break the sp...

Disney parks execs say the sophisticated frames will “extend” the wonders of Disney World and Disneyland. 

AT&T customers have two weeks left to claim up to ...

AT&T customers could be owed up to $7,500 as part of a $177 million settlement.

Elon Musk claims America’s ‘insanely high’ $38T de...

Musk said that because AI and robotics could lead to a significant increase in output, it would likely lead to deflation – which i...

Bannon, top conservatives urge White House to reje...

A group of prominent conservatives including Steve Bannon are urging the Trump administration to reject an increasingly popular ar...

The Mysterious Interstellar Object Appears to Be P...

The pattern is repeating every 16 hours. The post The Mysterious Interstellar Object Appears to Be Pulsing in a “Heartbeat Pattern...

China Is Officially Scared of Robots

It's just way too much. The post China Is Officially Scared of Robots appeared first on Futurism.

CEO of Fortnite Maker Furious That Steam Is Labeli...

Demanding a shred of transparency, apparently, is going too far. The post CEO of Fortnite Maker Furious That Steam Is Labeling Gam...

Grok Appears to Have Doxxed Dave Portnoy’s Home Ad...

Grok is not beating the allegations. The post Grok Appears to Have Doxxed Dave Portnoy’s Home Address appeared first on Futurism....

Grok Says It Would Kill Every Jewish Person on the...

A "classic trolley problem," according to Grok. The post Grok Says It Would Kill Every Jewish Person on the Planet to Save Elon Mu...

Why photographers don’t care when you use AI for y...

Photographers in Nigeria are seeing AI reshape parts of their industry. From birthday portraits to stock images, some embrace it, ...

NITDA trains 3,600 teachers to drive nationwide di...

NITDA has trained 3,600 teachers nationwide to boost digital literacy, equipping them as master-trainers for schools. The initiati...

UK’s Wise gets approval to operate in South Africa...

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss UK-based Wise bagging its first African licence, what photographers think about AI photoshoots, an...

Are smart Christmas lights a good investment for y...

How to determine if investing in smart Christmas lights is worth the expense to brighten up your Holiday season.

America’s most used password in 2025 will shock yo...

“Admin” is America’s top password in 2025. See why weak logins still thrive and learn simple steps to protect your accounts from a...

Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals extended

Amazon starts Black Friday early with big savings across tech, home, and gifts. Find out what’s on sale and how to shop the best d...

Cyber Monday Kindle deals are still live - here ar...

The Amazon Kindle Colorsoft bundle with a charging dock and the Amazon Kindle Scribe Essentials bundle are both at all-time low pr...

Last chance Cyber Monday Apple deals – shop record...

Cyber Monday Apple deals are ending soon, and I'm rounding up all the best offers still available, featuring record-low prices on ...

Stop the presses: Dyson discounts the Gen5Outsize ...

Who knew our favourite Black Friday deal would come on December 2? Get in quick to grab one of Dyson's two most premium stick vacu...

Cyber Monday isn’t over yet: the M1 MacBook Air is...

Not the most powerful, but a wild deal for the price

Only a few hours left! Get the Razer Basilisk V3 X...

Best Buy has a time attached to this deal, so you know it means business. Don't wait for this deal to disappear!

Shopify outage disrupts some merchants on Cyber Mo...

Shopify said merchants that use its e-commerce platform might experience issues when trying to log in.

Kids with smartphones by age 12 at higher risk of ...

Children and adolescents who own smartphones by age 12 have higher risks of depression, poor sleep and obesity, according to a new...

How the Nigerian govt can fight banditry and abduc...

A fresh wave of attacks across states is renewing conversations about Nigeria’s security strategy, including a recent incident…...

Stable: FairMoney receives BBB+ credit ratings, ac...

Nigerian fintech company, MyCredit Investments Limited (FairMoney), has had its long-term rating raised from BBB(NG) to BBB+(NG), ...

WASS: Stakeholders discuss how stablecoins can giv...

West Africa Stablecoin Summit brings regulators, innovators, and everyday Nigerians together to shape the future of money

Nigerian Police debunks opening recruitment portal...

The Nigerian Police Service Commission (PSC) has dismissed reports circulating on various social media platforms that it has…

Facebook hosts creator-driven interactions with at...

Facebook delivered a culturally relevant experience at the recently concluded AprokoNation Fiesta 2025, engaging thousands of atte...

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is erupting in 'ice vo...

Scientists have observed cryovolcanoes erupting on comet 3I/ATLAS — giving us a new clue about what's inside it.

The 7 best running headphone deals that remain for...

Last-minute Cyber Monday shopping this evening? Get the best running headphones for less. Whether you're a seasoned runner or plan...

Science history: Computer scientist lays out 'Moor...

At a small local chapter meeting of a professional society, Gordon Moore's talk laid out the rudiments of what would become "Moore...

An extra solar system planet once orbited next to ...

Earth may have a moon today because a nearby neighbor once crashed into us, a new analysis of Apollo samples and terrestrial rocks...

Trio of 'black mesas' leftover from Paleozoic era ...

A 2023 astronaut photo shows three dark hills, or mesas, towering above part of the Sahara desert in southern Mauritania. The stru...

Real Apple support emails used in new phishing sca...

Scammers nearly stole an Apple account by exploiting the support system with authentic-looking tickets and phone calls, users can ...

Storage full? How to free up storage on Android an...

Running out of phone storage doesn’t always mean deleting your photos. In most cases, the real problem is hidden files – cached da...

100 million cards later, Verve looks towards conta...

Verve, a payment card scheme operated by Nigerian fintech company Interswitch, is expanding its contactless payment products and i...

Samuel Frank on entering the VC industry and inves...

After recently breaking into the VC industry himself, Samuel Frank shares advice for people hoping to follow a similar path.

How AI PR startup Clipbook won Mark Cuban’s invest...

Adam Joseph was shocked when Mark Cuban replied to his email with an inquisition full of questions.

At least 80 new tech unicorns were minted in 2025 ...

Using data from Crunchbase and PitchBook, TechCrunch tracked down the VC-backed startups that became unicorns so far this year.

Deezer rolls out ‘My Deezer Year 2025,’ its Spotif...

Deezer launched its version of Spotify Wrapped to give listeners an overview of their top tracks and artists.

Nvidia’s $2B Synopsys bet tightens its grip on the...

The $2 billion investment in Synopsys, which makes software and components for designing semiconductor chips, deepens their existi...

Amazon’s AI chatbot Rufus drove sales on Black Fri...

On Black Friday, Amazon sessions that resulted in a sale were up 100% in the U.S. when the AI chatbot Rufus was used. They only in...

39 Best Cyber Monday Tech Deals (2025)

Behold the best Cyber Monday tech deals this weekend on WIRED-tested and approved gadgetry of all kinds.

23 Best GoPro and Camera Deals for Cyber Monday (2...

Score a great deal on our favorite action cameras, 360 cameras, and more with these Cyber Monday sales.

The Best Cyber Monday Streaming Deals (2025): HBO ...

Hulu and HBO Max and Disney are all offering terrific Cyber Monday streaming deals in 2025. Time to make a burner email?

The Best Pokémon Cyber Monday Deals That Make Grea...

We found a handful of Pokémon Cyber Monday deals that'll make perfect gifts for enthusiasts of all ages.

12 Best Cyber Monday Home Security Deals 2025

If you want to secure your property, these Cyber Monday security camera deals are worth a look.

SimpliSafe Cyber Monday deal among the top afforda...

Lock it down for less.

Black Friday online spending surges as Americans e...

American shoppers turned to artificial intelligence in unprecedented numbers this Black Friday, helping push online spending to a ...

America’s most-used password in 2025 is one simple...

The pattern is clear: many of us still rely on simple words, easy number strings and familiar keyboard patterns.

More Than 20 Million Americans’ Work Can Be Replac...

"The new American Dream: your company hits all-time highs the same quarter it axes your team." The post More Than 20 Million Ameri...

Scientists Intrigued by Old Drug That Reverses Sig...

Sitting in plain sight. The post Scientists Intrigued by Old Drug That Reverses Signs of Alzheimer’s in Mice appeared first on Fut...

Republicans Complain That Cars Have Become Too Saf...

What are they cooking? The post Republicans Complain That Cars Have Become Too Safe, Say It Must Be Reversed appeared first on Fut...

OpenAI Preparing to Stuff Ads Into ChatGPT, Accord...

It was always a matter of time. The post OpenAI Preparing to Stuff Ads Into ChatGPT, According to Beta Code in App appeared first ...

Severe Accident Destroys Russia’s Ability to Launc...

The damage is extensive. The post Severe Accident Destroys Russia’s Ability to Launch Astronauts Into Space appeared first on Futu...

The silent migration: What happens after talented ...

While the departure of skilled professionals continues to reshape Nigeria’s workforce, the story is not one of loss alone.

How this Nigerian lady turned her experience at NI...

In this edition of After Hours, we follow Unyime Tommy, founder of Assurdly, a product delivery company. She shares her journey fr...

Google to register in Uganda after dropping court ...

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Google dropping a court battle as Uganda demands compliance, how Interswitch shaped one founder's ...

Gigmile Launches 2025 Impact Report, Closes Seed R...

Gigmile, a company building Africa’s fastest-growing mobility financing platform for...

Designer Builds Fully Playable SNES Inside Custom ...

Designer Builds Fully Playable SNES Inside Custom Nike Air Max Sneakers To celebrate 35 years of the Super Nintendo, designer Gust...

Apple May Turn to Intel for M-Series Chip Producti...

Apple May Turn to Intel for M-Series Chip Production by 2027 Here’s What It Means Apple might soon bring Intel back into its suppl...

OpenAI and Google Cut Free AI Generation Limits as...

OpenAI and Google Cut Free AI Generation Limits as Demand Surges If you planned to spend the holiday weekend experimenting with AI...

Microsoft Says 500 Million PCs Can Upgrade to Wind...

Microsoft Says 500 Million PCs Can Upgrade to Windows 11 But Users Aren’t Interested Windows users are upgrading to Windows 11 muc...

How to Stop Google from Tracking Your Location (Th...

How to Stop Google from Tracking Your Location (The Easy Way) Google tracks your location to power features like Maps, weather upd...

Surprising places your personal data is exposed an...

Old web pages expose your personal data in ways you might not expect. Learn how scammers use it and how to remove your info fast.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals start now

Amazon starts Black Friday early with big savings across tech, home, and gifts. Find out what’s on sale and how to shop the best d...

TCL and Hisense are ruling the Cyber Monday TV dea...

2025 has been a great year for mini-LED, especially for TCL and Hisense. And Cyber Monday is your last chance for a big discount!

Last chance! Save £150 on the iPhone 16e with this...

The iPhone 16e is currently available for £449, which is cheaper than any price we saw over Black Friday.

AWS re:Invent 2025 - all the news and updates as i...

We're live in Las Vegas for AWS re:Invent 2025.

These Netflix VPNs are still on sale – don't miss ...

Streaming, security, and big savings – the best Netflix VPNs have it all

Shopify is down– here's what we know about its Cyb...

The web merchant Shopify has gone down for many stores –here's what we know about its Cyber Monday outage

Go behind the scenes to see how VISA thwarts scams...

There have been nearly 1.5 million reports of fraud so far this year, which is up from 1.3 million for the same period last year. ...

Gigmile unveils 2025 Impact Report as it closes se...

Gigmile has released its 2025 Impact Report and confirmed the close of its seed round in Q3 2025,…

The curiosity that built Cognito Systems

Earlier in 2025, somewhere between the quiet passing of one idea and the uneasy birth of another, Moore…

Temu partners Dellyman to improve delivery time an...

Dellyman, a Lagos-based logistics company, has partnered with Temu to support a large-scale e-commerce operation nationwide. The s...

UK-based fintech Wise to launch in South Africa fo...

UK fintech company Wise has secured conditional approval from the South African Reserve Bank to begin operations in…