Category: Science/Technology

From South Africa to Nigeria, here are the latest ...

While MultiChoice will revise decoder prices in South Africa, here are the latest DStv subscription prices across key African mark...

In today's edition: ANKA gets acquired || Inside Mogo’s legal storm || Zepz launches stablecoin payments || Paratus Group goes to ...

Court suspends parts of Kenya’s new cyber law over...

A High Court in Nairobi, Kenya has suspended key sections of a cybercrime act that critics say threaten online freedoms. 

Nigeria’s next big export isn’t oil, it’s AI compu...

For the past six years, Tsado and his teams at Alliance4AI, a global non-profit pushing adoption of AI in Africa, and Udutech, an ...

Best Battery Life Smartphones in 2025- Buyer’s Gui...

The year is 2025, and you shouldn’t be stuck with a phone that needs to be recharged every 3 to 4 hours. Today’s smartphones not o...

Snapchat makes its first open prompt AI Lens avail...

Snapchat is expanding access to its AI-powered “Imagine Lens,” allowing all users to generate and edit images with custom prompts ...

Why Cohere’s ex-AI research lead is betting agains...

Cohere's former VP of AI research, Sara Hooker, is launching a new startup to build AI models that can adapt to their environment.

OpenAI requested memorial attendee list in ChatGPT...

The new information comes as the Raines family updated its lawsuit against OpenAI. The family first filed a wrongful death suit ag...

As China’s 996 culture spreads, South Korea’s tech...

South Korea's 52-hour workweek cap is stricter than the U.S. and Singapore but more flexible than much of Europe. Still deep tech ...

Elon Musk frets over controlling Tesla’s ‘robot ar...

Tesla's profit actually fell 37% compared to the same period last year, despite buyers rushing to take advantage of the expiring E...

Best iPad to Buy (and Some to Avoid) in 2025

We break down the current iPad lineup to help you figure out which of Apple’s tablets is best for you.

The Best Gifts for Rock Climbers (2025): Coros, Me...

Here's what to get for your friend with the fiddly little fingers and stinky feet.

Former OpenAI Researcher Horrified by Conversation...

Oh, it's bad bad. The post Former OpenAI Researcher Horrified by Conversation Logs of ChatGPT Driving User Into Severe Mental Brea...

How to restart iPhone: 5 easy methods (all models)

5 easy methods to restart your iPhone (all models): Use hardware buttons, Settings menu, AssistiveTouch, or a Force Restart if you...

How to cancel Caktus AI subscription (2025 guide)

Here’s how to cancel your Caktus AI subscription via website or mobile app. Learn about the no-fee policy, 90-day data retention, ...

 12 best Flixtor alternatives: legal streaming sit...

Top 12 legal Flixtor alternatives for 2025: Netflix, Max, Disney+ (paid) or Tubi, Pluto TV, Kanopy (free/ad-supported). Stream saf...

Beyond Connected [Ep. 2]: CyberGuy Uncovers Genius...

Travel rewards expert David Fleming joins for a fun, insightful chat about airline perks, miles, and smart home upgrades.

10 Best Amazon sales this week: Shark, Lenovo, Nin...

Discover the 10 best Amazon sales this week. Save on home, tech and lifestyle essentials before these deals are gone.

Should we hit pause on superintelligence?

Experts and public voices urge a prohibition on superintelligence until AI is safe, controllable and aligned with humanity.

Get $100 off the near-perfect OnePlus 13 with this...

We scored the OnePlus 13 an impressive 4.5 stars, and you can now get a tempting $100 off this excellent phone for a limited time ...

Hackers are exploiting OAuth loophole for persiste...

These fully automated attacks let hackers retain serious access to OAuth apps.

Settlers, herd your sheep – Netflix reveals Catan ...

Catan is getting the Netflix TV and movies treatment, but will the streamer adapt its best expansion pack?

“A first step in Europe” – Proton slams Switzerlan...

An amendment to the Swiss surveillance law could soon force VPNs and messaging apps to identify and retain user data.

Oracle Red Bull is securing the win with 1Password...

Oracle Red Bull Racing and 1Password are working together to secure wins.

Group of unlikely allies seeking ban on AI "superi...

There arfe many big names in a group of unlikely allies seeking a ban, for now, on AI "superintelligence" they say could threaten ...

OpenAI launches web browser, ChatGPT Atlas, in cha...

AI companyy said the new browser is now available on Apple laptops that run on macOS and will expand to other platforms soon.

Complete step-by-step guide to applying for studen...

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has opened the student loan application portal for the 2025/2026 academic session.…

Egyptian fintech, Money Fellows now has over 8 mil...

Money Fellows, Africa’s leading fintech digital platform, has announced that it has surpassed 8 million users on its…

How YouTube content creators can stop others from ...

The threat of AI-generated deepfakes and synthetic content that impersonates a creator’s face or voice has become one…

MTN Nigeria plans major network maintenance in Ada...

MTN Nigeria has announced a planned network maintenance exercise that will temporarily disrupt telecommunications services across ...

Netflix posts 17% Y-o-Y revenue growth in Q3 despi...

Netflix has once again demonstrated its resilience in a recently turbulent streaming market, reporting robust third-quarter result...

Unitree's H2 robot poses, pirouettes and pulls off...

Chinese robotics startup Unitree has shown off its latest humanoid robot, the H2 "Destiny Awakening" — and it's eerily lifelike.

Plants self-organize in a 'hidden order,' echoing ...

Scientists have discovered a "perfect disordered hyperuniform" pattern in how plants arrange themselves across many dry landscapes...

James Webb telescope finds that galaxies in the ea...

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists have charted billions of years of galactic evolution, finding that galaxies near ...

New eye implants combined with augmented-reality g...

Of the 38 patients with age-related macular degeneration, 80% were able to read again after having the eye implant and using the g...

Diagnostic dilemma: A toddler accidently ate gonor...

In a bizarre medical case published in 1984, a young boy was inadvertently exposed to an STI-causing bacteria in a lab dish.

AI jobs that pay $200K or more

Instead of fearing what comes next with artificial intelligence, think outside the box. Here are high-earning AI jobs that don't r...

Global MVNO Lebara begins hiring in Nigeria ahead ...

Lebara, a global Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), has commenced a major recruitment drive in Nigeria as it prepares to laun...

Only 4 Nigerians hold an Unreal Engine certificati...

3D animator, Uchenna Gilbert Okiya, is creating opportunities for marginalised Nigerians to learn 3D animation and graphics.

Kenyan borrowers ask court to declare Mogo’s lendi...

Mogo Auto Ltd, a Kenyan buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) firm popular among gig workers, has been hit with a class action lawsuit over all...

Here’s what it will take to support Africa’s $20 b...

Africa’s cultural and creative industries could contribute over $20 billion to GDP each year, yet only a fraction of that returns ...

These new Google AI tools will help African conten...

The tech giant has rolled out three AI-powered tools: Video Reach Campaign (VRC), Video View Campaign (VVC), and Demand Gen.

Open source agentic startup LangChain hits $1.25B ...

As TechCrunch previously reported, the maker of a popular open source framework for building AI agents has officially become a uni...

One startup’s quest to store electricity in the oc...

Sizable Energy has a plan to store excess renewable energy in flexible reservoirs out at sea. The startup has raised $8 million to...

Netflix goes ‘all in’ on generative AI as entertai...

Netflix isn't planning to use generative AI as the backbone of its content but believes the technology has potential as a tool to ...

YouTube adds at timer for you to stop scrolling Sh...

YouTube is adding an timer for the Shorts feed to curb doomscrolling

Life360 ventures into pet tech with the launch of ...

Family location safety app Life360 is venturing into pet tech with the launch of its new tracking device for cats and dogs.

NASA’s Boss Just Shook Up the Agency’s Plans to La...

Sean Duffy called out SpaceX for being “behind schedule” on a lunar lander and said he’d explore other options.

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.