Category: Science/Technology

Bitcoin’s 17% price crash makes November worst mon...

Bitcoin closed out November like a boxer staggering from a knockout punch. The world’s premier cryptocurrency plummeted 17.49%,…...

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Save up to 30% on the best smart ring we have ever tested with this massive Cyber Monday deal. But hurry, this offer expires at mi...

7 Cyber Monday binocular deals to avoid (and 7 we ...

Don't get caught up in last-minute panic buying. We've spotted all the best Cyber Monday deals left over from the Black Friday wee...

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The Cold Moon will be lighting up the sky on December 4, and it's the last supermoon of the year — shop the best skywatching deals...

Today's biggest science news: X-class solar flare...

Monday, Dec. 1, 2025: Your daily feed of the biggest discoveries and breakthroughs making headlines.

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For less than $30, this stocking filler will delight kids and grown-ups alike. Have an astronaut shine stars into your living room...

Apple Watch sleep score: What your number really m...

Apple's new Sleep Score feature gives you a rating for your nightly rest quality. Learn how to set it up on your Apple Watch and i...

Check if your passwords were stolen in huge leak

Threat intelligence firm Synthient uncovers one of the largest password exposures ever, prompting immediate security recommendatio...

Elon Musk teases a future run by robots

Viral video shared by Elon Musk shows Tesla's Optimus humanoid robots performing tasks from cooking to construction, garnering ove...

Chinese hackers turned AI tools into an automated ...

Chinese hackers used Anthropic's Claude AI to launch autonomous cyberattacks on 30 organizations worldwide, marking a major shift ...

Company restores AI teddy bear sales after safety ...

FoloToy restored sales of its AI teddy bear Kumma after a weeklong suspension following safety group findings of risky and inappro...

In today's edition: Google to revamp AI curricula in Nigeria || 27 banks have turned to the markets for capital, says CBN || Kenya...

Jumia’s China bet is the real engine of its turnar...

China is where you go when you want to mass-produce cheap, affordable products, and Jumia is the latest company to take that path....

Backed by $1 million, Zazu is building a Mercury-s...

Zazu, a digital financial operating system designed for African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has raised $1 million i...

Five years in, Zoho is growing 70% faster in Niger...

Zoho Nigeria has achieved a 70% year-on-year increase in customer acquisition, making it the fastest-growing Zoho market in Africa

The top apps you need for your detty December itin...

From payment apps to fund the fun, to lifestyle apps to find the vibes, we put together a list of mobile apps to help you have the...

Tabitha Brown Had To Heighten Security After Her S...

Tabitha Brown is clearing the air about her partnership with Target.

Dillard University Receives Historic $19M Gift Fro...

Dillard University has joined the growing list of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to earn philanthropic donat...

AI-Music Generation Platform Suno Partners With Wa...

Timbaland is in favor of a new agreement that is set to benefit a wave of artists in the age of AI.

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Dallas Mavericks Point Guard Kyrie Irving has announced a multi-year partnership with Paul Quinn College, bringing new resources t...

T-Pain Doesn’t Hold The Publishing And Masters Rig...

In a recent interview, T-Pain shared he could have made more money from his hit song, “Buy U A Drank.

The Best Black Friday Ninja Deals of 2025: Slushi,...

Multiple viral devices from Ninja are on record sales for Black Friday, including the Slushi, the soft-serve Swirl, and Ninja's fl...

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From protein supplements and electrolytes to greens powders and energy drinks, these are the discounted picks worth snagging.

Best Vacuum Cleaner Black Friday Deals (2025): Dys...

From robot vacuums to Dyson stick vacs, don't miss these Black Friday deals happening on our favorite vacuums in every category.

Forget ‘fart walks’ — how ‘phone-sober walks’ can ...

“This challenge was one of the healthiest things I’ve ever done for myself," one writer said.

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Check if your passwords were stolen in this huge l...

A huge leak exposed 2 billion emails and 1.3 billion passwords. Learn how to check if your logins were stolen and secure your acco...

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Save $400 on this superb QD-OLED curved gaming monitor from Alienware this Black Friday.

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Prices are going up fast, and this amazing Black Friday deal on a 1TB Crucial P310 SSD won't last for long.

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This is the ultimate in-car smart speaker, letting you control music, get directions, listen to audiobooks, and even control smart...

I'm a phone expert - here are my 25 top Black Frid...

T-Mobile, Verizon, Mint Mobile, and leading retailers have incredible Black Friday phone deals today - here are the best.

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The excellent LG xboom Stage 301 just got its price slashed by 50%, and I'm shocked in the best possible way.

Expert-approved Black Friday binocular deals to sh...

We've rounded up the best binocular deals on the market to help you save money — with options for all budgets and experience level...

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Get good discounts on fast caffeine with markdowns on our favorite pod coffee machines from Bruvi, Ninja, Keurig, and more.

Waymo Forced to Halt Overnight Operations As Punis...

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Black Friday has officially arrived, and with it comes a wealth of new Nintendo Switch 2 deals.

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Grab this ThinkCentre neo Ultra while you can - as I am sure they won't be around for much longer.

Best Black Friday iPad deals live – 25% off iPad A...

The best Black Friday iPad deals, as chosen by TechRadar experts.

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Wellbots is having a massive sale on portable power stations from some of our top-performing home back-up brands.

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De'Longhi makes some of the best espresso machines around, and with these massive Black Friday deals, they've never been cheaper.

Live Science's Managing Editor and award-winning p...

Everyone else shopping Black Friday camera deals can save a huge $803 on the Nikon Z8, one of the very best cameras around for ast...

Surprise discount — we didn't expect the best imag...

See the stars without the wobble. Newegg has quietly dropped the price of the Canon 10x42L IS WP binoculars to $1239.

Mielle Organics, Led By Monique Rodriguez, Becomes...

Mielle Organics has scored a first-of-its-kind partnership.

125 Best Black Friday Deals 2025: We've Tested Eve...

Our Reviews team has scoured the entire internet to find the best Black Friday deals on gear we've tested and approved.

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It's far more efficient when not being bogged down by all that censorship. The post Researchers Hack DeepSeek to Speak Freely Abou...

This camera took the best wildlife photo of 2025, ...

The Nikon D850 is eleven years old but it's the best DSLR ever made and it was the choice tool used to capture the winning image a...

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Smart deals for your shiny new smart TV

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Don't dawdle, because the Dell 16 2-in-1 laptop has two huge price drops this Black Friday you won't want to miss.

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Forget the iPhone 17 - the Galaxy S25 Ultra is jus...

You'll struggle to find a better unlocked phone deal on a high-end device than Samsung's outstanding Black Friday Galaxy S25 Ultra...

Google commits N3bn to advance Nigeria’s national ...

Google, through its charitable arm Google.org, pledged N3bn to Nigeria on Friday to accelerate the country’s digital transformatio...

Scientists pull up first riches from 'Holy Grail o...

The shipwreck is considered to be one of the richest in the world and has rested at the bottom of the Caribbean Sea since 1708.

Are humans still evolving? An anthropologist break...

We are indeed still evolving, though it can be hard to tell because it happens over generations and often involves things you can'...

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Save 70% on a whole year of HBO Max and watch hours of nature documentaries, including Sir David Attenborough-narrated The Green P...

Climate change is real. It's happening. And it's t...

We found the psychological impetus people need to take action on climate change — realizing it will affect them and their way of l...

How to survive training for a marathon through win...

Surviving and thriving in winter training can be tough, but get the right kit and you'll stay warm and motivated

New Android malware can empty your bank account in...

New Android malware BankBot YNRK silences phones, steals banking data and drains crypto wallets automatically. Learn how this adva...

Fully implantable brain chip aims to restore real ...

FDA approves first human trial for Paradromics' brain-computer interface that could restore speech for paralyzed patients through ...

America's most-used password in 2025 revealed

Cybersecurity research shows weak passwords remain a major threat, with simple patterns and number sequences putting millions of a...

The secret to accelerating Africa’s DeFi adoption...

As more Africans attempt to interact with decentralised systems—for savings, remittances, trading, or payments—builders are being ...

How Google plans to spend ₦3bn to modernise how Ni...

It is part of why Google, through its philanthropic arm Google.org, is committing ₦3 billion ($2.08 million) to five Nigerian orga...

Want to use AI without spending money? Start with ...

While some of these tools have paid versions, they offer free tiers you can use comfortably. Navigating their interface is also qu...

7 African startups redefining research, regulation...

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

Black Friday spending soars in South Africa as one...

This surge in activity reflects a wider structural shift in South African commerce.  The country’s e-commerce revenue is projected...

Anduril’s autonomous weapons stumble in tests and ...

Defense tech startup Anduril Industries has faced numerous setbacks during testing of its autonomous weapons systems, according to...

The race to regulate AI has sparked a federal vs s...

The fight over AI regulation isn't about the technology -- it's about whether Washington or the states get to set the rules, and w...

Best iPad apps to boost productivity and make your...

There are many iPad apps to help you organize recipes; sync tasks across devices; be more productive; and manage your notes.

SoftBank stays in as Meesho $606M IPO becomes Indi...

Meesho heads for India's first big e-commerce IPO next week.

How OpenAI and Google see AI changing go-to-market...

AI is changing how investors and startups bring their products to market. Three experts offered their insights at TechCrunch Disru...

Best Home Depot Black Friday Deals for 2025

The Home Depot has added even more tools and appliance deals to its monthlong Black Friday sale, in honor of actual Black Friday.

20 Best Black Friday Tech Deals (2025)

Behold the best Black Friday tech deals on WIRED-tested and approved gadgetry of all kinds.

12 Best Black Friday Gaming Deals (2025): PS5 Pro,...

Save on virtual display smart glasses, arcade machines, the PS5 Pro, and more. These Black Friday deals are for gamers.

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Today is finally Black Friday, the biggest and best shopping day of the year. The WIRED Reviews team is tracking trends and discou...

10 Best Black Friday Phone Deals (2025)

Now is a great time to upgrade. These Black Friday phone deals range from the Google Pixel 10 to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold7.

Apple beats out Samsung for first time in 14 years...

Apple's smartphone shipments in 2025 are expected to top Samsung's for the first time in over a decade and become the world's lead...

Large Language Models Will Never Be Intelligent, E...

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Man Loses Password to Chip Embedded Inside His Bod...

"I'm living my own cyberpunk dystopia life right now, locked out of technology inside my body, and it's my own damn fault." The po...

Robot Walks for Three Days Straight, Hotswapping I...

"Accompanied by the first ray of dawn in the morning, I have reached the finish line of this hike." The post Robot Walks for Three...

The Economy Is Sputtering as People Keep Using The...

But our shiny new toys! The post The Economy Is Sputtering as People Keep Using Their Old Phones That Work Fine appeared first on ...

South Korea’s Experiment in AI Textbooks Ends in D...

"The overall quality was poor, and it was clear it had been hastily put together." The post South Korea’s Experiment in AI Textboo...

OPay Unveils New Ibadan Office, Expands Commitment...

OPay Digital Services Limited has officially launched its new Ibadan...

Vodacom finally bags 30% stake in Maziv after four...

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Vodacom's 30% stake in Maziv, why African teenagers are deeply connected to AI, and the court's di...

African teenagers are turning to AI for companions...

One in three African teens is confiding in AI for friendship, dating advice, and even intimacy. Here's how and why teens are turni...

Google to invest $2.1 million towards building AI ...

Google has announced a ₦3bn fund to support AI upskilling and digital safety programmes in Nigeria, backing groups like FATE Found...

A New Era in Banking Begins as Bank78 MFB – Nigeri...

Dubbed Nigeria’s first fully private digital bank, Bank78 MFB is...

Black Friday 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...

ESET is slashing prices left, right, and center th...

ESET Essential, Premium, and Ultimate have some serious discounts this Black Friday & Cyber Monday

My go-to floor cleaner from Dyson has had $200 mop...

The WashG1 is lightweight, nimble, and will freshen up your floors in an instant.

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ByteSim offers 5GB unlimited data and local phone numbers for some countries, an ideal eSIM choice this Black Friday.

The Ninja Creami hits a record-low price for Black...

Quick, easy, and healthier ice cream at the push of a button? The Ninja Creami promises this and more, and right now it's at its l...

The price of the PS5 DualSense Edge has plummeted ...

The DualSense Edge is at its lowest price ever, and I highly recommend it for PS5 players that want brilliant back paddles, and fa...

Tech giants bet consumers are finally ready to str...

Tech giants including Alibaba, Amazon and Meta are counting on AI as the "killer app" that convinces consumers to try smart glasse...

Black Friday: FNB outage disrupts payments as cust...

Customers of South Africa’s First National Bank (FNB) faced difficulties authenticating card payments on Friday, as the bank’s…...

South Korean police officers fired over $186 milli...

Two senior South Korean police officers have been formally indicted for allegedly accepting bribes from operators of an…

Bolt celebrates over 400 million trips in South Af...

Bolt announced that it has completed over 400 million trips in South Africa since its launch in 2016,…

Nigeria’s smartphone shipment grew by 29% in Q3 20...

Nigeria’s smartphone market has recorded its highest growth of 29% surge in shipments in the third quarter of…

How Spiro is driving Africa’s electric mobility th...

Spiro electric bikes were never meant to be sleek showroom toys. They were designed as workhorses for riders…

The Black Friday deal every outdoor enthusiast was...

Garmin's most high-profile GPS smartwatch is now a huge $250 off and the cheapest it has ever been.

Archaeology Fragments Quiz: Can you work out what ...

Break out your best magnifying glass to solve these visual archaeology puzzles.

Visa taps Aquanow to extend stablecoin settlements...

Global payments giant Visa has partnered with Aquanow, a global digital assets company, to extend its stablecoin settlement capabi...