Category: Science/Technology

Essential Gear for an Emergency Kit—for Cars or Go...

We consulted preparedness experts and WIRED's team of testers for the essential gear in case of wildfires, earthquakes, and lord k...

People Who Say They’re Experiencing AI Psychosis B...

The Federal Trade Commission received 200 complaints mentioning ChatGPT between November 2022 and August 2025. Several attributed ...

Best Kitchen Composters and Food Recyclers (2025)

Responsibly dispose of your food scraps with one of these indoor, (mostly) odor-free WIRED-tested devices.

Phonak Virto R Infinio Review: Prescription Hearin...

These prescription hearing aids are custom molded to fit your ears—and only your ears.

This company aims to end the need for liver transp...

Over 11,000 liver transplants were performed last year in the US, while thousands more patients remained in limbo.

Meet the $150K ‘B2’ robo dog that can blast fires ...

A robotic fire dog developed on Long Island will be able to terminate flames with a water cannon and withstand temperatures reachi...

OpenAI launches Atlas web browser to compete with ...

Making itself a gateway to online searches could allow OpenAI, the world’s most valuable startup, to pull in more internet traffic...

OpenAI cracks down on Sora 2 deepfakes after Bryan...

OpenAI said it will crack down on unauthorized “deepfakes” spit out by its “Sora” text-to-video generator after complaints by the ...

Wizz is ‘like Tinder for kids,’ as teens are using...

NYC teens told The Post that Wizz, which is advertised for ages 12-18, is similar to a dating app — and that some underage users a...

Charities Using AI-Generated Photos of Starving Ch...

Despicable. The post Charities Using AI-Generated Photos of Starving Children to Raise Money appeared first on Futurism.

Hundreds of Power Players, From Steve Wozniak to S...

"Nobody developing these AI systems has been asking humanity if this is OK." The post Hundreds of Power Players, From Steve Woznia...

Oops! The AWS Outage Took Down Everybody’s Bored A...

"Cannot load image." The post Oops! The AWS Outage Took Down Everybody’s Bored Apes appeared first on Futurism.

AI Slop Now Invading Spotify’s Discover Weekly Lis...

"Discover Weekly is unusable now cause it is just full of AI slop." The post AI Slop Now Invading Spotify’s Discover Weekly Lists ...

OpenAI Announces Browser-Based AI Agent for “Vibe ...

OpenAI wants you to delegate "all sorts of tasks, both in your personal and professional life," to its new AI browser agent. The p...

85% of crypto investors in Nigeria earn below ₦250...

85% of Nigerian crypto investors earn below ₦250,000 monthly. According to a new report, most crypto investors in the country are ...

How Saviu Ventures thinks about startup exits in F...

While most VCs chase billion-dollar unicorns, Saviu Ventures focuses on early, realistic exits in Francophone Africa.

How to change your name on Facebook (mobile & desk...

Learn how to change your Facebook name on mobile and desktop via the Accounts Center. Follow rules, check the 60-day limit, and pr...

 How to know if someone blocked you on WhatsApp (7...

Wondering if you're blocked on WhatsApp? Look for a persistent single gray checkmark, calls that don't connect, and a disappearing...

PayU Kenya shuts down after CBK revokes licence

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss PayU Kenya's closure after the CBK revokes its licence, this VC fund focusses on returns rather th...

Rude ChatGPT prompts, better answers? What the dat...

New research finds rude prompts can boost ChatGPT accuracy, while politeness costs money and varies by culture. Learn how to promp...

From friendly text to financial trap: the new scam...

Think that friendly text is harmless? It could lead to a WEEX gold scam. Learn the red flags before your money disappears.

10 hidden American Express benefits that save you ...

Discover hidden American Express benefits like phone protection, travel coverage, and credits that quietly save you hundreds yearl...

When the internet breaks: Surviving the AWS outage

The AWS outage took down millions of sites. Learn how to stay connected, safe and prepared when the internet breaks.

How public voter records threaten retirees at elec...

Public voter lists expose names, addresses, and voting history—info scammers use to target retirees. Learn how to protect your dat...

How to watch Newcastle vs Benfica: free streams, p...

All the ways to watch Newcastle vs Benfica live streams from anywhere, with Jose Mourinho likely to steal the show for this UCL en...

Nothing's cool noise-cancelling headphones have hi...

Nothing's headphones are like no other, and now they're an even better buy

Xiaomi Smart Band 10 review: few upgrades over the...

The Xiaomi Smart Band 10 doesn't bring many upgrades over its highly-rated predecessor.

Apple Vision Pro M5 review: faster, clearer, and f...

Apple's impressive spatial computing headset gets a much-needed fit update and a noticeable power and performance boost from the M...

Return to Paradise season 2 will be make or break ...

We're a few weeks away from Return to Paradise season 2, but will Mackenzie and Glenn reunite?

Amazon Web Services outage finally resolved

An Amazon Web Services outage impacting Amazon's own services and as well as apps around the world wasn't resolved until Monday ev...

How to prepare for major online outages

The massive Amazon cloud computing outage on Monday took down websites and disrupted internet service for hours globally. CBS News...

Spiro hits $350 million valuation after new $100m ...

Spiro, a Dubai-based startup driving electric mobility in Africa, has reached a $350 million valuation after a new…

How to apply for NDLEA online drug integrity test ...

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has unveiled an online portal for drug integrity tests, visa clearance…

Coinbase acquires Echo, a token-based fundraising ...

Coinbase, U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, has today announced the acquisition of Echo, a blockchain-powered fundraising and in...

Tinubu’s crypto literacy push: Nigeria needs polic...

When President Bola Tinubu recently charged Nigeria’s judiciary to embrace cryptocurrency literacy, it sounded like a step forward...

What Windows 10 users can do now that Microsoft su...

If you currently use a Windows Personal Computer or Desktop, the end of free support for Windows 10…

Quantum computing 'lie detector' finally proves th...

Researchers developed an experimental method for confirming quantum activity in a quantum computing system.

Pair of 'holy' islands in eerily green African lak...

A 2017 astronaut photo shows the islands of Dek and Daga lurking in the murky, algae-infested waters of Ethiopia's Lake Tana. Both...

AI girlfriend apps leak millions of private chats

Chattee Chat and GiMe Chat exposed intimate conversations and photos, revealing users spent up to $18,000 on AI companions before ...

In today's edition: AWS went dark; the world panicked || CBK revokes PayU Kenya's licence || Wearable fintech Vezopay partners wit...

Moniepoint raises $90 million to complete $200 mil...

Moniepoint said the fresh capital will be used to power the its next phase of growth and continued expansion across the continent ...

Africa’s next billion-dollar startups will come fr...

The next billion-dollar opportunities in Africa's commerce is for those who build deeper innovations.

Nigeria’s NCC to roll out 5-year spectrum roadmap ...

The NCC will unveil a five-year national spectrum roadmap in November, aiming to enhance broadband quality and expand internet con...

What it takes to build an EV company in Kenya from...

At its Nairobi hub, Spiro is assembling electric bikes, training women technicians, and expanding a battery swap network after cap...

Oura launches redesigned app and ‘Cumulative Stres...

The company also shared that it's pursuing FDA clearance for blood pressure features that give users a likelihood assessment of hy...

Spotify now lets you follow venues to get details ...

Venues you follow are saved in your library, and you can browse them to see event calendars, information on scheduled concerts, an...

Adobe launches a foundry service that builds custo...

Adobe will build custom AI models by training its Firefly model family on a brand's intellectual property.

6 Best VPN Services (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Every VPN says it’s the best, but only some of them are telling the truth.

I reviewed the Xerox C320 - and I finally found a ...

Touchscreen control and enhanced print quality give Xerox an edge.

Spotify’s upgraded live events feed lets you follo...

Spotify now lets you keep tabs on your favorite local venues, so now you can never miss a gig.

Napster returns as an AI companion for your MacBoo...

Napster returns as an AI company with a new agentic gadget that attaches to your MacBook and companions that can help with almost ...

Worrying WatchGuard VPN bug could let hackers hija...

A WatchGuard VPN patch is already available - so make sure you apply it as soon as possible.

It's only been a few days since Windows 10's demis...

Here we go again...

Neil deGrasse Tyson answers life's biggest space q...

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his updated book "Just Visiting This Planet," which tackles mor...

Neil deGrasse Tyson on why he's still waiting for ...

Neil deGrasse Tyson explains why, despite believing life likely exists elsewhere, he's still waiting for real proof.

Georgia Tech uses drones to enhance campus securit...

Georgia Institute of Technology recently became one of the first colleges in the U.S. to roll out a drone program that enhances ca...

OpenAI blocks Sora 2 users from using MLK Jr.'s li...

OpenAI is pausing Sora 2 users' ability to make AI videos that depict the civil rights leader as the company works to create rules...

Amazon Web Services recovering from outage hitting...

An Amazon Web Services outage is causing major disruptions around the world. The service provides remote computing services to man...

5 must-have AI skills

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As Canva crashes worldwide, here are 5 design alte...

Canva has been down since early Monday morning, preventing millions of users worldwide from logging in, editing, saving,…

Mayokun Owolabi: The force driving Flutterwave’s c...

Meet Mayokun Owolabi, Vice President, Global Expansion & Payment Partnerships, Anglophone Africa at Flutterwave, Nigeria, one of A...

AUATON accuses Moove of arresting and torturing dr...

The Lagos State council of the Amalgamated Union of App-based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON), has accused the e-mobility…

Enko Capital raises $100m to finance renewable ene...

Africa-focused hedge fund Enko Capital had raised $100 million to finance mid-sized lenders. The fund aims to address…

Roos Carr figures: Creepy 2,600-year-old carvings ...

Spooky-looking wooden figurines with quartzite eyes are 2,600 years old and may be linked to a Norse god.

Bored of waiting for Black Friday fitness deals? U...

Save up to 40% on smartwatches, running headphones and cardio machines ahead of Black Friday, for those fitness and health geeks w...

What are the mysterious lights sometimes seen on t...

Earth's moon is occasionally illuminated by flickers, glows or beams of light. What are these mysterious lights?

'People made it out of the cities alive': Tracing ...

Several lines of evidence, from chiseled inscriptions to missing horses, suggest that thousands of people survived the eruption of...

'It's really an extraordinary story,' historian St...

"I have found two or three rich guys, but I found a couple hundred middle class and even some desperately poor people who made it ...

Tesla's self-driving cars under fire again

Tesla's Full Self-Driving system faces federal investigation following 58 reports of crashes, with six vehicles running red lights...

Fox News AI Newsletter: ChatGPT to allow erotica

The Fox News AI Newsletter brings you the latest developments on artificial intelligence, with news on OpenAI moving to soon allow...

Discord confirms vendor breach exposed user IDs in...

Third-party security breach at Discord exposes sensitive user information including government IDs, highlighting cybersecurity ris...

Teens turning to AI for love and comfort

Survey of 1,000 students shows teens using AI for personal relationships while two-thirds of parents remain unaware of their child...

See it: a new autonomous Black Hawk helicopter cal...

Sikorsky unveiled its autonomous U-Hawk helicopter, which offers military and civilian applications including cargo and logistics ...

Meta to allow teens' parents to disable private ch...

Meta announced on Friday parents would be allowed to disable their teenagers' private chats with AI characters, the latest safety ...

Digital Nomads: The global tech recruiter who can ...

From her base in the UK, Rhoda Adeola manages recruitment for companies across Europe, the US, and Asia-Pacific, matching talent t...

In today's edition: Standard Bank plots a takeover || Yango invests in Kenya’s Zanifu to target SMEs || BYD to build charging stat...

Next Wave: The telecom that built a “bank” by acci...

Cet article est aussi disponible en français First published on 19 Oct, 2025 The telecom that built a “bank” by accident Safaricom...

Nigeria’s rural internet speeds double with MTN ta...

MTN Nigeria has emerged as the fastest mobile network provider in rural communities, clocking an average download speed of 15 mega...

What you need to know about the AWS outage and how...

Table of contents What happened during the AWS outage  How services were affected The economic and operational costs of the AWS ou...

OpenAI’s ‘embarrassing’ math

No, GPT-5 did not solve a bunch of previously unsolved math problems.

Scale AI alum raises $9M for AI serving critical i...

Bilal Abu-Ghazaleh had just moved to London few days before our call, splitting his time between there and Dubai. After nearly a d...

The man betting everything on AI and Bill Belichic...

UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts is making big bets on AI and Bill Belichick, and he sounds like a Silicon Valley CEO while doing it.

Kohler unveils a camera for your toilet

Home goods company Kohler recently unveiled a new device called the Dekoda — a $599 camera that can be attached to your toilet bow...

Amazon DNS outage breaks much of the internet

The outage affected websites like Coinbase and Fortnite, and disrupted services like Signal, Zoom and Amazon's own products, inclu...

The FTC Is Disappearing Blog Posts About AI Publis...

The Federal Trade Commission removed several blog posts in recent months about open source and potential risks to consumers from t...

Zohran Mamdani, the Internet’s Mayor

Mere months ago, New York’s mayoral front-runner was polling right next to “Someone Else.” He spoke to WIRED about building a soci...

A High-Tech Ankle Guard Is Helping NBA Players Sta...

BetterGuards has teamed up with the NBA Training Association to outfit players with its adaptive ankle brace. The pro ballers are ...

Apple Pioneer Bill Atkinson Was a Secret Evangelis...

The HyperCard inventor was a huge proponent of taking lower doses of 5-MeO-DMT, which is widely considered the strongest psychedel...

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite Review: Gaming Overk...

These $600 headphones are loaded with features for gaming, but they also offer a high-end music listening experience.

Scientists point to radio bright galaxies — and ch...

ET is yet to phone home.

Here’s how Tesla responded after shareholders were...

This is the second consecutive year that Institutional Shareholder Services has urged investors to reject a compensation plan for ...

Micron to leave server chips business in China aft...

Micron was the first U.S. chipmaker to be targeted by Beijing - a move that was seen as retaliatory for a series of curbs by Washi...

$200B AppLovin faces data privacy probe after shor...

Fast-growing tech giant AppLovin is facing fresh regulatory heat over its handling of consumer data – including potential investig...

DMV’s AI System Says Woman Doesn’t Have a Human Fa...

The post DMV’s AI System Says Woman Doesn’t Have a Human Face appeared first on Futurism.

Reddit’s AI Suggests That People Suffering Chronic...

A chatbot doesn't care if you live, die or become an addict. The post Reddit’s AI Suggests That People Suffering Chronic Pain Try...

Doctors Just Found Something Fascinating About Wha...

A new study exposes how GLP-1s impact alcohol intake. The post Doctors Just Found Something Fascinating About What Happens When Y...

Startup Reveals “Space Armor” to Protect Astronaut...

It also works against the "growing threat" of "adversarial spacecraft." The post Startup Reveals “Space Armor” to Protect Astronau...

The AI Industry Is Traumatizing Desperate Contract...

Penny for your thoughts? The post The AI Industry Is Traumatizing Desperate Contractors in the Developing World for Pennies appear...

From Ilorin to AI Innovation: Meet award-winning N...

Dr Stephen Odaibo, a Nigerian American is leveraging artificial intelligence to birth innovations in healthcare.

ChatGPT to cost more in Nigeria as OpenAI adds 7.5...

ChatGPT subscription price for Nigerians will now increase as OpenAI complies with VAT Act. Users will now include tax identificat...

AWS outage causes crash of major apps including Sn...

An AWS outage disrupted Snapchat, Canva, and others. The issue hit US data centres; no African business has reported downtime or s...

Inside LegalBasis.ng, the Platform Changing How Ni...

If you have ever clicked “I agree” just to move on, you are not alone. In our rush to access digital services, it is a common refl...

IHS Towers exits Rwanda in $274.5 million deal

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss IHS Towers exiting Rwanda for $274.5 million, a doctor who uses AI to save your eyes, and how Nige...

Apple’s New M5 iPad Pro Adds Thread Support : What...

Apple’s New M5 iPad Pro Adds Thread Support : What It Means for Smart Home Users Apple has introduced Thread smart home support fo...

Amazon’s Ring Partners with Flock to Share User Fo...

Amazon’s Ring Partners with Flock to Share User Footage with Police Amazon-owned smart doorbell company Ring is facing fresh priva...

Anthropic Integrates Claude AI with Microsoft 365 ...

Anthropic Integrates Claude AI with Microsoft 365 to Improve Workplace Productivity Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has ...

Meta Now Wants Access to Your Camera Roll for AI

Meta Now Wants Access to Your Camera Roll for AI Meta has introduced a new opt-in AI feature for Facebook users in the US and Cana...

How to Take a Screenshot on Windows and Mac (Quick...

How to Take a Screenshot on Windows and Mac (Quick Guide for Beginners) Taking a screenshot is one of the easiest ways to capture ...

10 Best Amazon sales this week: HP, Keurig, Shark ...

Shop the 10 best Amazon deals this week with huge savings on top-rated tech, home, and lifestyle products before prices go back up...

5 Best Smart Home Upgrades for 2025: Top tech pick...

Discover the 5 best smart home upgrades of 2025 from lighting and WiFi to showers cleaning robots and robot lawn mowers.

Teens face new PG-13 limits on Instagram

Instagram now limits teen accounts to PG-13 content by default, blocking mature posts and giving parents new control settings.

M6 MacBook Pro tipped to get touchscreen OLED rede...

A touchscreen MacBook Pro with an OLED screen could arrive next year, a new report says.

Robbery allegation: inDrive restores account of dr...

Ride-hailing company, inDrive, has restored the account of its driver, Mr James Oluwatosin, who is at the centre…

VLGE is making it easier to world build and shop o...

50 fashion brands are launching their shoppable worlds for VLGE's World Fashion Week, founder Evelyn Mora says.

6 Best Tote Bags of 2025, Tested and Reviewed by W...

From beach days to board meetings, these top totes are designed to protect your valuables, and then some.

If You Were Bankrolling OpenAI, the Percent of Cha...

It's looking grim. The post If You Were Bankrolling OpenAI, the Percent of ChatGPT Users Willing to Pay for It Might Make You Brea...

Popular Meal Replacement Drink Contains So Much Le...

You may want to reconsider that protein shake. The post Popular Meal Replacement Drink Contains So Much Lead That Doctors Are Agha...

NASA Guts Workforce at Lab Responsible for Mars Ro...

"The morale has been as low as anyone has seen in decades, maybe ever." The post NASA Guts Workforce at Lab Responsible for Mars R...

Doctors Intrigued by Shot That Prevents Multiple T...

The results speak for themselves. The post Doctors Intrigued by Shot That Prevents Multiple Types of Cancer in Mice appeared first...

The Latest Climate News Is So Bad That You Should ...

You definitely don't want to hear anything about this new report. The post The Latest Climate News Is So Bad That You Should Proba...

How to boost Instagram followers: 12 proven strate...

Grow your Instagram followers organically in 2025. Master Reels, optimize your profile, use strategic hashtags, and engage authent...

12 best Mailchimp alternatives for 2025 (compared)

Looking beyond Mailchimp? We compare 12 top alternatives: Brevo (budget), Klaviyo (e-commerce), ActiveCampaign (automation), and C...

9 best Fiverr alternatives for hiring freelancers ...

Tired of inconsistent quality on Fiverr? Explore 9 top alternatives like Toptal (elite talent), Upwork (versatile), 99designs (cre...

7 best BrandVerity alternatives for brand protecti...

Looking beyond BrandVerity? We compare 7 top alternatives: The Search Monitor (PPC/affiliate), Red Points (counterfeits), and Adth...

How to import contacts from Gmail to iPhone (3 eas...

Easily import Gmail contacts to iPhone! Use Settings for automatic sync, Export/Import via iCloud for one-time transfers, or a Thi...

OnePipe Responds to Consumer Payment Stress; Intro...

OnePipe Responds to Consumer Payment Stress; Introduces Utility Scheduling on PaywithAccount A recent consumer survey from financi...

Tesla’s self-driving cars under fire again

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving faces new federal probe after crashes, red-light runs, and safety law violations.