Category: Science/Technology

Memento Mori: A mosaic that predates Mount Vesuviu...

A famous mosaic from Pompeii holds lessons for today.

Which animals are tricked by optical illusions?

It's not just humans who notice optical illusions; certain animals do too, and they often use it to their advantage.

Astronomer reveals first look at Comet 3I/ATLAS as...

An astronomer has snapped comet 3I/ATLAS using the Lowell Observatory's powerful Discovery Telescope, as well as his own small tel...

A supercomputer chip going to space could change l...

NVIDIA GPU space mission could revolutionize cloud services by enabling orbital data centers that make apps, games and AI tools fa...

Fox News AI Newsletter: AI job losses hit hard

Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for ...

Hackers target online stores with new attack

SessionReaper vulnerability hits Magento and Adobe Commerce stores, compromising 250+ sites in one day. Hackers steal data and hij...

5 phone safety tips every parent should know

Master essential parental controls and digital safety tools to protect your kids online. Learn screen time limits, location settin...

What really happens on the dark web and how to sta...

Cybersecurity expert shares six essential steps to protect against dark web threats, including data removal services, password man...

Elon Musk teases Tesla flying car: 'Crazy technolo...

Elon Musk tells Joe Rogan that Tesla is close to demonstrating a flying car prototype, with an unveiling potentially happening wit...

Turning play to profit in South Africa’s $29 milli...

South Africa’s esports scene is levelling up, with prize pools, sponsorships, and professional contracts turning gamers into earne...

Cash and fuel shortages grip Tanzania as internet ...

The UK government has issued a travel advisory against Tanzania, citing “disruption and unrest” after the October 29 vote that han...

The currency story behind MTN and Airtel’s revival...

A stable naira has helped MTN and Airtel bounce back from record FX losses in 2023, as both firms turned huge profits and reduced ...

Yellow Card discontinues retail services, turns fo...

The shift mirrors a wider industry trend among African crypto startups such as Quidax and Busha, which have been betting on busine...

TechCabal’s Frank Eleanya, 14 others make Digital ...

Fifteen Nigerian journalists, including TechCabal’s Frank Eleanya, have been selected for the 2025/2026 Digital Public Infrastruct...

OpenAI and Amazon ink $38B cloud computing deal  

OpenAI isn't done securing the AI infrastructure it needs to rapidly scale agentic workloads. The ChatGPT-maker on Monday said it ...

Microsoft’s $15.2B UAE investment turns Gulf State...

For the first time, the U.S. has granted Microsoft a license to export Nvidia chips to the UAE – a move that positions the country...

Dia’s AI browser starts adding Arc’s ‘greatest hit...

Dia's AI browser has a head start on what works for consumers thanks to learnings from its browser experiment, Arc.

Pine Labs aims to take Indian fintech global even ...

The Indian fintech already has a presence in 20 countries worldwide.

TikTok announces its first awards show in the US

The awards will include "Creator of the Year," "Video of the Year," "Muse of the Year," "Breakthrough Artist of the Year," and mor...

What to Do in Chicago If You’re Here for Business ...

Where to lock in, power down, and actually enjoy your business trip.

5 Best Digital Photo Frames (2025): Aura, Skylight...

Get your pictures off your phone and in front of your loved ones with these WIRED-tested digital picture frames.

Best Wireless Headphones (2025): Tested Over Many ...

From workout-ready earbuds to gaming over-ears, these WIRED-tested picks sound like a million bucks.

The Best Delivery Thanksgiving Meal Kits (2025)

Thanksgiving can be daunting. Meal kit boxes from Sunbasket and Marley Spoon offer the satisfaction of making a home-cooked feast ...

The Best iPhone Privacy and Security Settings to C...

Apple gives you a lot of control over your privacy and security. Make good use of it.

Looking for the best Netflix shows to watch this H...

The Haunting of Hill House is among one of my favorite horror shows to stream on Netflix.

November's streaming calendar is packed with great...

November is one of the best months for streaming that I've ever come across, and my watchlist simply isn't able to fit them all in...

Want to enjoy the aurora borealis from the comfort...

This smart lamp can create an aurora borealis effect in your living room, so let's keep our fingers crossed that it gets a discoun...

The International Criminal Court is ditching Micro...

The ICC wants to become less dependent on US providers like Microsoft.

NotebookLM just got a major chat upgrade with 8x m...

Google is embedding its Nano Banana AI image model into Search and NotebookLM, with Photos to follow.

CWG Plc reports N990 million profit after tax in Q...

CWG Plc has reported a profit after tax of N990 million for the third quarter of 2025, representing…

Nigerians are reviving heritage fashion, new Googl...

As Lagos Fashion Week begins, new Google Search data has revealed how Nigerians are reshaping fashion by combining…

Beaver Supermoon: The biggest, brightest full moon...

November's full Beaver supermoon will occur on Nov. 5, but it will be best seen the following evening as it rises into the sky in ...

What Type of Mattress Is Right for You? (2025)

Here’s how to pick the best mattress for your sleep needs, straight from a professional mattress tester.

Elon Musk and the Trump Administration Really Don’...

Musk and the DHS have used The Lord of the Rings references to push anti-immigration messaging, seemingly positioning themselves a...

Lenovo Legion Go S (Steam OS) review: what a diffe...

The Lenovo Legion Go S (SteamOS) is a lighter, cheaper, and more portable version of the original Legion Go. Powered by the latest...

Ancient 'frosty' rhino from Canada's High Arctic r...

Researchers have gained new insights into rhinoceros evolution and the longevity of the North Atlantic Land Bridge from analyzing ...

'I was wrong': Dinosaur scientists agree that smal...

An argument over whether fossils from several small dinosaurs represent a juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex or smaller adults of a separa...

NASA spacecraft reveal interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS...

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is briefly out of view as it travels around the sun this week, but researchers and amateur astronomers...

Physicists detect rare 'second-generation' black h...

Physicists have analyzed two enormous black hole mergers that happened one month apart and have come up with tantalizing evidence ...

2,200-year-old Celtic 'rainbow cup' in 'almost min...

A rare and unique Celtic coin was discovered in Saxony, Germany, even though the Celts didn't live there.

Tanzania’s internet blackout halted payments as Na...

For over 18 hours, Tanzanians were cut off from online services, leaving thousands unable to receive funds from relatives abroad. ...

MTN Nigeria declares first dividend since 2023 aft...

MTN Nigeria Communications Plc posted a 245.7% year-on-year rise in profit after tax to ₦750.19 billion ($522.06 million) for the ...

In today's edition: Quick Fire

Quick Fire

Chisom Anaesiuba features on Quick Fire, sharing how she turns customer insights into products people actually want. She talks abo...

MTN Nigeria triples capex to ₦757bn as data traffi...

MTN Nigeria has more than tripled its capital expenditure to ₦757.4 billion ($527.08 million) in 2025, signalling its biggest infr...

Bevel raises $10M Series A from General Catalyst f...

Bevel's AI health companion unifies data from wearables and daily habits across sleep, fitness, and nutrition into personalized in...

Nvidia is reportedly investing up to $1B in Poolsi...

Nvidia is an existing investor in the AI company and participated in its $500 million Series A round in 2024.

Canva launches its own design model, adds new AI f...

Canva is launching new features like Forms and email design, and it makes Affinity free for all users.

Scenes from TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Thanks to everyone who made this year's San Francisco event what it was -- and to the 10,000 of you who filled the halls, made the...

Navan IPO tumbles 20% after historic debut under S...

Navan finished its first day trading at an approximate valuation of $4.7 billion, which is about half of its last private valuatio...

WIRED Roundup: AI Psychosis, Missing FTC Files, an...

In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we run through the top stories of the week and look closely at people’s complaints to the FTC a...

Giant Home Depot Skeletons Are on Crazy Sale Right...

I covet big animatronic skeletons for no good reason. Finally, I can justify the impulse buy.

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Save 30% or 10% with Samsung coupon codes, up to $2,100 on appliances, plus more discounts on the Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, and S25.

How to Hack a Poker Game

This week on Uncanny Valley, we break down how one of the most common card shufflers could be altered to cheat, and why that matte...

Universal Music and AI song generator Udio settle ...

Universal Music Group and AI song generation platform Udio have settled a copyright infringement lawsuit and agreed to team up on ...

Apple sales top $100B despite missing iPhone forec...

The outlook comes as Cook said the company struggled to meet demand for several iPhone 17 models and some older iPhone 16 models d...

A humanoid robot will do all of your mundane chore...

It looks like something straight out of a sci-fi movie.

Eric Schmidt’s scorned girlfriend’s $100M lawsuit ...

After five years of being with Silicon Valley’s most eligible married bachelor and 70-year-old ex-Google CEO, she wanted him to le...

Amazon shares soar as AI demand boosts cloud reven...

“AWS is growing at a pace we haven’t seen since 2022," CEO Andy Jassy said.

Immediately After Ditching Its Nonprofit Roots, Op...

That was fast. The post Immediately After Ditching Its Nonprofit Roots, OpenAI Is Already Preparing to Go Public appeared first on...

NASA Not Paying Moon Astronauts as They Prepare to...

They're putting their lives on the line — and not even getting paychecks for it. The post NASA Not Paying Moon Astronauts as They ...

ICE Is Now Wandering the Streets, Scanning People’...

"I'm an American citizen so just leave me alone." The post ICE Is Now Wandering the Streets, Scanning People’s Faces to Check If T...

Meta Stock Plummets as Investors Horrified at How ...

"The total dollar spend is just kind of what hangs us up a little bit." The post Meta Stock Plummets as Investors Horrified at How...

Beloved Bodega Cat Reportedly Killed by Driverless...

Rest in peace, little one. The post Beloved Bodega Cat Reportedly Killed by Driverless Waymo appeared first on Futurism.

Canal+ moves fast to trim MultiChoice’s fat

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Canal+ trimming MultiChoice's fat, stablecoins coming to Flutterwave merchants, and Canva's AI bra...

Nash Technology Appoints Awawu Olumide-Sojinrin as...

Nash Technology Appoints Awawu Olumide-Sojinrin as Chief Executive Officer Former Microsoft Executive to Lead the Company’s Next P...

Canva Relaunches Affinity as a Free All-in-One Cre...

Canva Relaunches Affinity as a Free All-in-One Creative App for Designers Canva is officially relaunching Affinity, its recently a...

Grammarly Is Now Superhuman

Grammarly Is Now Superhuman Grammarly, the popular AI writing tool, has officially rebranded as Superhuman, marking its evolution ...

Vivo X300 and X300 Pro Go Global with OriginOS: A ...

Vivo X300 and X300 Pro Go Global with OriginOS: A Big Step Beyond Funtouch Vivo’s latest flagship phones, the X300 and X300 Pro, a...

Windows 10 warning: Why unsupported PCs invite tro...

Still on Windows 10? Unsupported systems are unprotected. Learn why it’s risky, how to stay safe, and when to upgrade.

EHang’s new VT35 aims to dominate air taxi race

EHang unveils the VT35, a long-range autonomous air taxi that could leap ahead of Joby and Archer in the global eVTOL race.

Amazon’s new AI tool helps you decide faster

Amazon’s new Help Me Decide feature uses AI to recommend the best products fast so you can shop smarter with confidence.

Windows 10 end of life is pushing users towards Ap...

The end of Windows 10 support has driven users toward Apple’s Mac devices, reshaping global PC sales and computing preferences.

I tried Sora’s Character Cameos and now my dog thi...

Sora’s Character Cameos let you turn real-world objects into custom video stars.

This rapid SSD moves 1GB in just seconds, and offe...

This compact SSD offers rapid transfers and fingerprint access, but its limited capacity and uncertain durability curb its profess...

I test gaming PCs for a living, and the Quoted Tec...

The Quoted Tech Shield gaming PC is a great way to get into serious PC gaming, but there are some quirks that you'll have to navig...

MacBook Pro M5 has an incredibly fast SSD that eve...

Apple's new MacBook Pro isn't just about the M5 – it packs another surprisingly peppy upgrade under the hood.

Scientists say they've solved debate about origins...

The discovery "rewrites decades of research on Earth's most famous predator," the study's co-author said.

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NIPOST partners Paystack and Sendbox to launch new...

The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST), in collaboration with Paystack and Sendbox, has introduced a digital payment system to…

50% margin gains for SMEs? Analysing Flutterwave’s...

Flutterwave has announced it will begin using Polygon, an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain network, as its default infrastructure…

5 ways Nigerians can benefit from PayPal’s new Cha...

PayPal, an American multinational fintech company, has announced its adoption of the Agentic Commerce Protocol (ACP) to expand…

inDrive sued for N15m damages after dispatch drive...

inDrive, a ride-hailing company, has been sued for negligence and breach of duty of care by a passenger…

Greenland is twisting, tensing and shrinking due t...

Earth's mantle is so gooey, it takes eons for material that has been displaced by the weight of ice sheets to flow back. And Green...

Figma acquires AI-powered media generation company...

Figma said today that it has acquired AI-powered image and video generation company Weavy.

The Prompting Company snags $6.5M to help products...

People are increasingly asking AI, not Google, to help them discover products. A recent shopping report says Americans, this holid...

14 Best Lego Gifts for Brick Builders (2025)

Your kids are only kids for so long, but love and Lego sets last forever. Here are our top picks for the Lego fan in your life.

If You Hated ‘A House of Dynamite,’ Watch This Cla...

At a time when nuclear threats feel more alarming than ever, Netflix’s doomsday film falls frustratingly flat. A 1964 masterpiece ...

No, SNAP Benefits Aren’t Mostly Used by Immigrants...

SNAP benefits are set to run out on Saturday. Far-right influencers and extremists are incorrectly claiming that immigrants are th...

New Law Would Prevent Minors From Using AI Chatbot...

"We in Congress have a moral duty to enact bright-line rules to prevent further harm from this new technology." The post New Law W...

Object Spotted Near Earth May Be Ancient Spacecraf...

It's not as far-fetched as it sounds. The post Object Spotted Near Earth May Be Ancient Spacecraft appeared first on Futurism.

Amazon Denies That AWS Just Went Down Again After ...

Just in time. The post Amazon Denies That AWS Just Went Down Again After Mass Layoffs appeared first on Futurism.

Mysterious Interstellar Visitor Reaches Perihelion...

It's never been closer to the Sun. The post Mysterious Interstellar Visitor Reaches Perihelion Today appeared first on Futurism.

AI Is Causing a Grim New Twist on the Dunning-Krug...

AI users are lacking in self-awareness. The post AI Is Causing a Grim New Twist on the Dunning-Kruger Effect, New Research Finds a...

Livespot 360 targets greater investor interest in ...

With Dealroom, Livespot 360’s Solomon Sonaiya and Versus Africa’s Kemdi Ebi are helping African creatives turn passion into scalab...

Internet blackout fuels anger in Tanzania’s capita...

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Tanzania going offline on election day, how one startup is making SME data bankable, and Please Ca...

This ex-Shopify employee is building a rival for t...

In Africa, selling happens everywhere — in-store, online, and on WhatsApp. Storebridger brings it all together, giving small busin...

Chams Holding’s revenue slumps 40.65% between seco...

Chams Holding’s revenue fell sharply in Q3 2025, though improved efficiency helped limit profit losses. The company now faces pres...

Flutterwave to begin stablecoin payments on Polygo...

Flutterwave is set to begin stablecoin payments on the Polygon blockchain. The fintech will begin a pilot that will allow merchant...

Autonomous truck scores 98 in driver safety study

AI-driven trucks earned a 98 VERA Score in a third-party study, showing autonomous systems may rival top human drivers in fleet sa...

5 hidden battery drainers you can fix right now

Tired of your phone dying early? Discover hidden settings and quick fixes to extend your battery life without losing performance.

Now Streaming ‘Beyond Connected’ [Ep 3]: Beyond th...

A grandmother shares how she protected her grandson from danger in the metaverse. Plus, AWS outage insights and viral videos to wr...

Latest Windows 11 update has a weird bug that coul...

Task Manager glitch could be a nasty one, and there are other flaws here that show why optional updates are to be treated with cau...

With a 15-button layout and high customizability, ...

The Corsair Novablade Pro might just be the leverless PS5 fighting game controller of your dreams.

Resident Evil Requiem will seemingly feature the r...

Sony has seemingly leaked Resident Evil Requiem's second playable protagonist, and it's who we all expected.

The Ghost of Yotei limited edition PS5 is a stunne...

The stunning limited edition Ghost of Yotei PS5 has had its price slashed at Amazon.

This popular WordPress security plugin has a worry...

An authenticated WordPress user could read almost any file on the server, including wp-config.php.

Hurricane Melissa leaves trail of destruction, kil...

Hurricane Melissa has left dozens dead and widespread destruction across Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba, as it continues to threaten the ...

Elon Musk's "partisan actions" hurt Tesla sales, Y...

Elon Musk's partisan stances and foray into politics in recent years have dented the electric vehicle maker's business, Yale resea...

Nigeria’s fintech bill passes second reading: majo...

The Nigerian Fintech Regulatory Commission Bill, 2025, sponsored by Fuad Laguda, member representing Surulere I Federal Constituen...

OpenAI eyes historic IPO at $1 trillion valuation

OpenAI, the parent company of the famous ChatGPT, is preparing for what could become one of the largest…

How Meave Akinyi is leading Africa’s Web3 drive th...

Africa has earned a coveted place in the global Web3 ecosystem. Behind this momentum are visionary leaders who…

Over 90% of Nigeria’s ₦4.47trn cash now held outsi...

New data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reveals that over 90% of Nigeria’s cash, approximately ₦4.47…

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Gene on the X chromosome may help explain high mul...

A gene on the X chromosome revs up inflammation in the female brain, which may explain why rates of multiple sclerosis are higher ...

2,000-year-old Celtic teenager may have been sacri...

Archaeologists have recovered three unusual burials of Celtic women and girls who may have been sacrificed in England.

Why don't teeth count as bones?

Teeth and bones may appear alike, but they actually have more differences than similarities.

Lab monkeys on the loose in Mississippi don't have...

Authorities have killed several lab monkeys that escaped from an overturned truck in Mississippi. The rhesus macaques were initial...

Mystery of the sun's mind-bogglingly hot atmospher...

Scientists have spotted elusive "magnetic waves" in the sun's atmosphere that may explain why the sun's corona is much hotter than...

How Opeyemi Obembe is building a sustainable path ...

Opeyemi Obembe, founder of Engage, shares his journey from coding on paper to CEO.

In today's edition: internet shutdown in Tanzania || South Africa bans gambling || BYD launches new hybrid EV || There Should Be A...

Nvidia reached a $5 trillion valuation: Here’s how...

Table of contents How Nvidia’s revenue and AI demand keep growing How CUDA and hardware innovation keep Nvidia ahead Nvidia’s next...

The best places to shop early Black Friday 2025 de...

November is Black Friday month. With 30 days to go until the main event on November 28, 2025, retailers are already rolling out ea...

The next decade of Africa’s tech evolution will be...

In a continent often described in terms of deficits—of power, of internet access, of infrastructure—the AI revolution could become...

India’s Snabbit valuation doubled to $180M in 5 mo...

Snabbit has raised its third funding round in nine months.

Cluely’s Roy Lee on the ragebait strategy for star...

Cluely's Roy Lee has a message for startup founders: you should be thinking harder about how to go viral.