Category: Science/Technology

Miami-Based Founders Score Six-Figure Investment F...

Miami-based founders Justin Elliott and Jahreem Samuels have scored an investment for their AI and blockchain-verified commerce pl...

This $25.5M Wisconsin Black Business Hub Wants To ...

The Black Business Hub in Madison, WI, is on a mission to create a “Black Renaissance” by expanding opportunities for Black-owned ...

Aliko Dangote, The Richest Black Man In The World,...

Aliko Dangote, the richest Black man in the world, and his conglomerate Dangote Group have partnered with U.

YouTube is working on a feature that will fix the ...

YouTube is experimenting with a new feature that allows users to customize their home feed.

Onton raises $7.5M to expand its AI-powered shoppi...

Onton, which change its name from Deft, is giving users an infinite canvas with AI-powered image generation to nudge them towards ...

Uber and WeRide’s robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi is...

The commercial robotaxi service launched last year. Now, the human safety operator is gone.

Why ‘hold forever’ investors are snapping up ventu...

An investor explains the "buy, fix, and hold" model employed by Bending Spoons and similar companies that buy distressed startups.

Bug in jury systems used by several US states expo...

An easy-to-exploit vulnerability in a jury system made by Tyler Technologies exposed the personally identifiable data of jurors, i...

14 Best Tablets (2025), Tested and Reviewed

We’ve tested all the top slates, from Apple’s iPads to Android and Windows devices, and rounded up our favorites.

12 Best Computer Monitors (2025): Budget, OLED, 4K...

The Gear team spends countless hours in front of displays while writing for you. So we reviewed those too (including a portable sc...

21 Best iPhone 17 Cases and Accessories (2025)

Protect your expensive iPhone 17, iPhone Air, or Pro iPhone with our favorite cases and screen protectors.

The Best Star Wars Gifts for Everyone, From Padawa...

These are the best Star Wars gifts in the galaxy for everyone, from Padawan fans to Jedi masters.

The 11 Best Cooling Mattresses for Hot Sleepers (2...

Nothing ruins a great night of sleep faster than getting too hot. We slept on a myriad of cooling mattresses to find which ones dr...

HP to slash up to 6,000 jobs in big restructuring ...

Shares of the Palo Alto, Calif.-based company fell more than 5% in extended trading.

Apple CEO Tim Cook’s potential successors feature ...

The list of potential contenders to succeed Tim Cook as the next CEO of Apple includes at least our top executives – but the exact...

Meta’s $27 Billion Datacenter Is Wreaking Havoc on...

There goes the neighborhood. The post Meta’s $27 Billion Datacenter Is Wreaking Havoc on a Louisiana Town appeared first on Futuri...

Insurance Companies Are Terrified to Cover AI, Whi...

"It's too much of a black box." The post Insurance Companies Are Terrified to Cover AI, Which Should Probably Tell You Something a...

This Video of a Robot Playing Basketball Is EXTREM...

Swish! The post This Video of a Robot Playing Basketball Is EXTREMELY Impressive appeared first on Futurism.

Nvidia CEO Says You’re “Insane” If You Don’t Use A...

Is that right? The post Nvidia CEO Says You’re “Insane” If You Don’t Use AI to Do Literally Everything appeared first on Futurism....

Thanksgiving Dinner Headed for Tragedy as Disastro...

Home cooks beware. The post Thanksgiving Dinner Headed for Tragedy as Disastrous AI Recipes Devour Internet appeared first on Futu...

The US backs Zipline with $150M to expand drone de...

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss the US backing Zipline with $150M, Kenya’s dedicated unit to regulate eCommerce, and Canva plantin...

TetradPay hosts first Business Connect event, high...

At its first Business Connect event, cross-border payments startup TetradPay made one thing clear: in today’s remittance market, t...

Africa Startup Festival 2025: Lagos set to host on...

Lagos will host the Africa Startup Festival on November 28, bringing together founders, investors, and operators from across the c...

OPay Bags Double Awards for Organisational Excelle...

OPay, Nigeria’s leading financial technology company, has reaffirmed its industry...

From Bank Analyst to NGO CTO: How Data Skills Tran...

From Bank Analyst to NGO CTO: How Data Skills Translate Across Industries Most data professionals follow a predictable path. They ...

How My Design Background Made Me a Better Product ...

How My Design Background Made Me a Better Product Manager Brian Omoruyi spent years as an art director and UI designer before tran...

Is Temu safe to use? What you need to know

Temu’s low prices lure holiday shoppers, but safety issues, scams and data concerns remain. See how to spot red flags and shop mor...

How Android malware lets thieves access your ATM c...

Attackers are using Android malware to capture NFC data and steal money directly from ATMs without ever touching your card.

5 ways a VPN protects your online holiday shopping

Learn how a VPN protects your holiday shopping from scams, trackers and insecure networks while helping you save money.

If you buy any PS5 racing wheel this Black Friday,...

Don't miss this 30% discount for the Logitech G923 if you're shopping for a PS5 racing wheel this Black Friday.

Chat Control: EU lawmakers finally agree on the vo...

While welcoming voluntary CSAM scanning, scientists warn that some aspects of the revised bill "still bring high risks to society ...

Echo Dot Max vs. Echo Dot – which is the best Blac...

I'm a smart home expert, and I've tried both of Amazon's current Echo Dot speakers - here's the one I'd shop this Black Friday

The Amazon Luna Controller is back down to its low...

The official Amazon Luna controller has had its price slashed for Black Friday.

I’m canceling my streaming services for Apple TV’s...

Apple TV's Black Friday discount is a must-have but you'll have to be quick, as it won't be around for long.

Most dogs have wolf DNA. These breeds have more th...

Wolf DNA seems to have influenced the size, smelling power and even personality of modern dog breeds, scientists said.

X's new feature reveals surprising origins of some...

Over the weekend, Elon Musk's X unveiled a feature that lets users see where an account is based — and it led to some surprises.

Africa at the centre: What the G20 Leaders’ Declar...

The declaration document launches initiatives such as the AI for Africa Initiative, a voluntary platform, under the Africa-G20 coo...

The Best Mushroom Coffee, WIRED Tested and Reviewe...

“Coffee” made with functional mushrooms like lion’s mane and chaga is all the rage. We tried the most popular brands to find which...

Can Tech Get Rid of Bad Trips?

In this episode of Uncanny Valley, we talk about some of the latest drug trends and all the ways drugs are changing as they contin...

A superfast portable SSD for $59! Walmart bargain ...

Onn 500GB SSD has a familiar orange carabiner and can reach surprisingly high speeds

Starz is home to some of the best TV shows of 2025...

Want a Starz subscription for less than $3? Say hello to Prime Video’s add-on Black Friday deal and stream 2025's most unmissable ...

Assassin's Creed Shadows gets a limited-time Attac...

Ubisoft has released the patch notes for the next Assassin's Creed Shadows update, which will feature a new, limited-time crossove...

Apple reveals rare job cuts - some sales staff aff...

Apple doesn't often announce job cuts, but it seems these are only small layoffs.

Thanks to Black Friday Backbone's latest and great...

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Simple signs of trustworthy forex brokers with low...

Forex trading has become widespread in Nigeria, where it is especially appealing for new traders. It is a…

Crypto VC investment jumps to $4.65 billion in Q3 ...

Crypto-focused VC investment surged to $4.65 billion in the third quarter of 2025, marking the second-highest quarterly total…

'I had never seen a skull like this before': Medie...

The extremely long skull of a medieval knight points to an underlying genetic condition.

Ruptures from 'silent' earthquakes deep in Earth's...

Researchers re-created the conditions deep inside the Cascadia subduction zone and found that fractured rocks can repair themselve...

Why Julaya chose debt over equity to scale across ...

As VC funding tightens, Julaya is taking a different path: using debt instead of equity to scale across Francophone Africa. In thi...

Sam Bankman-Fried Goes on the Offensive

Two years after he was found guilty of fraud, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is pursuing a legal appeal—and firing up his X account...

11 Best Down Comforters (2025), Tested in Our Home...

The best down comforters keep you cozy and comfortable no matter the season. After sleep-testing multiple options, our top pick is...

Wish List 2025: A WIRED Gift Guide

27 thoughtful and beautifully designed gifts, chosen by WIRED's editors.

Play my Word Search: Types of Turkey

Feast your eyes on this turkey breed word search! Find heritage and popular varieties like Bourbon Red and Royal Palm.

6 things to do before you leave on vacation

From having your mail held to setting up automatic email replies, here are six things to do before you leave for vacation.

Google Nest still sends data after remote control ...

Old Nest thermostats still send sensor data to Google after losing remote features. A new finding shows what these devices keep up...

The best cordless vacuum I've tested is now at its...

The Dreame R20 is an excellent all-rounder, and the Black Friday sales mean it's even more affordable than usual.

Act fast! Disney has slashed the annual price of i...

One of the best Disney streaming deals is almost $100 off for Black Friday 2025 – here's why I'm snapping up this $4.99 a month of...

My favorite Proton VPN plan is half price right no...

Proton Unlimited is now $6.49 a month, down 50% on its normal price

I adore my reMarkable 2 for digital writing - and ...

My absolute favorite gadget for getting down to business gets a proper discount for Black Friday.

ExpressVPN is still the most expensive VPN in our ...

ExpressVPN isn't joining the race to the bottom this Black Friday. We dig into why its premium price might just be worth it for yo...

How Swypt built a $3.5m payment network by buildin...

When Steven Gachanja, co-founder of Swypt, talks about how the Kenyan payment platform reached $3.5 million in transaction…

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao accused of approvin...

Changpeng Zhao, the founder and former CEO of Binance, is facing serious accusations that his cryptocurrency platform may…

Google’s Alphabet nears $4 trillion valuation afte...

Alphabet, Google’s parent company, is set to become the fourth company to surpass the $4 trillion valuation. The…

Uber goes Electric in SA

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Keeping value at home: How Nigeria’s cNGN stableco...

Nigeria’s crypto market tells a curious story. Two stablecoins sit at the centre of it, one dominant, one…

Twin tornadoes tear perfectly parallel tracks thro...

A satellite photo from March shows a pair of parallel tornado tracks in Mississippi, leftover from a deadly storm system that spaw...

Study links GLP-1 use to some pregnancy risks — bu...

A new study hints that pregnant people who have previously taken drugs like Ozempic may face a higher risk of certain poor pregnan...

James Webb telescope may have discovered the earli...

The James Webb telescope may have detected the universe's earliest and most distant known black hole at the heart of galaxy GHZ2, ...

HabariPay’s cost efficiency powers GTBank’s ₦6.54b...

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc’s HabariPay is mirroring its parent’s obsession with cost control, operating at just 30.69% of ...

In today's edition: Uber goes electric in South Africa || Cell C’s IPO was a miss || Egypt wants to improve intra-African trade ||...

The crypto industry has lost billions to bridge ha...

The crypto industry has lost billions to bridge hacks, leaving users wary of moving assets across chains. Hyperbridge, powered by ...

MiniPay, Ruul target freelancers in emerging marke...

Freelancers often choose to get paid in stablecoins, giving them easier access to US dollars. Yet the biggest barrier has been the...

How to update your SASSA banking details and cellp...

Permanent SASSA beneficiaries generally cannot change all their personal details online, especially for regular grants like the ol...

Medicare Part B Premiums Will Increase In 2026 — W...

Medicare Part B premiums are set to rise in 2026, affecting monthly costs for millions of beneficiaries.

HBCU Hampton University Reports 46% Overall Increa...

Hampton University has strengthened its commitment to student success, and it is seeing record enrollment.

SKIMS Founding Partner Emma Grede Shares That Even...

Artificial intelligence continues to influence how employees, executives, and organizations operate, and SKIMS founding partner Em...

‘I Lost A Lot Of Money:’ Tabitha Brown Had To Clos...

Tabitha Brown gained something more valuable than dollars when she closed her vegan restaurant in Los Angeles.

Former Athlete Darrick Johnson Started Out Making ...

Darrick Johnson and his team have launched a new software to put actionable insights at the fingertips of sports agents and teams.

OpenAI learned the hard way that Cameo trademarked...

OpenAI might have to rename the "cameo" feature in the Sora app.

Rad Power Bikes’ batteries receive major fire risk...

The U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission claims Rad Power "refused to agree to an acceptable recall." Rad Power says the CPSC's ...

India’s gig workers win legal status, but access t...

India is restructuring its gig economy with a new labor law, but much more is needed before gig workers see real benefits.

Google teams up with Accel to hunt for India’s nex...

Google and Accel will jointly invest up to $2 million in each startup through their new partnership.

Altman describes OpenAI’s forthcoming AI device as...

Altman and Ive tease a simple AI device aimed at calm, distraction-free computing, launching within two years.

Our Favorite Unbound Merino Wool T-Shirts Are on S...

WIRED’s pick for the best travel T-shirt is on sale for Black Friday. Expand your merino wardrobe with these deals.

Factor Promo Code: Up to $130 Off Meal Prep

Make meal prep easier for any dietary need while enjoying great savings with our hand-picked Factor discount codes this November.

Trump Is Boosting MAGA X Accounts Operating Overse...

A new feature on X revealed that many influential MAGA accounts are not actually based in the US. President Donald Trump has conti...

20% Off LG Promo Code & Coupons | November 2025

Save 20% with an LG promo code today, plus up to $1,000 off appliances, 40% off bestselling TVs and monitors, and more early Black...

Meta employees compared themselves to drug ‘pusher...

Meta’s own researchers called Instagram a “drug” while burying evidence that the company’s social media apps were hurting kids’ me...

Medical advances could be used to develop mind-alt...

"The tools to manipulate the central nervous system – to sedate, confuse or even coerce – are becoming more precise, more accessib...

DOJ settles case accusing real estate tech firm Re...

The Justice Department has settled its case against real estate tech firm RealPage, which faced bombshell allegations of building ...

DOGE Operatives Scared They’re in Real Trouble Now...

"Get your own lawyer if you need it." The post DOGE Operatives Scared They’re in Real Trouble Now That Elon Has Abandoned Them app...

Twitter Debuted a New Feature and the Funniest Pos...

"This is total armageddon for the online right." The post Twitter Debuted a New Feature and the Funniest Possible Thing Happened a...

Whistleblower Says He Was Fired for Warning Execs ...

But some skulls are thicker than others, evidently. The post Whistleblower Says He Was Fired for Warning Execs That New Robot Coul...

Former Astronaut Fires Back After Trump Threatens ...

"I’ve given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies who care more about their own power than protecting the Constitutio...

Mark Zuckerberg Said Child Safety Was Less Importa...

"Like tobacco, this is a situation where there are dangerous products that were marketed to kids. They did it anyway, because more...

The woman making African software work: how Udeme ...

Behind every seamless digital experience is someone preventing problems before they appear. Udeme Jalekun’s rise from support anal...

This Nigerian founder is redefining online learnin...

SabiScholar is an AI-powered platform facilitating learning for students in secondary schools and helping them prepare for exams

South Africa gets first Uber EV fleet as Kenya deb...

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss EVs hitting South African roads while Kenya battles fare hikes, Paystack firingEzra Olubi, and Mor...

Zenith Bank rewards innovators with ₦140 million a...

The Zenith Bank Future Forward 5.0 Tech Fair focused on African technological innovation under the theme "Tech for Success: Innova...

Microsoft says it's fixing a baffling way in which...

Microsoft's trying to resolve some of the biggest complaints about Windows 11, and I'm overjoyed to see one fix in particular.