Category: Science/Technology

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Tanzania’s Kuunda raises $7.5 million to drive exp...

Kuunda, a Tanzanian B2B fintech solutions provider that provides working-capital solutions, has raised $7.5 million in Pre-Series ...

Scalable infrastructure is crucial to Africa’s nex...

Africa’s next tech leap will be shaped by scalable infrastructure and trust-building partnerships not just technology, says Inters...

Emeka Ajene on the one thing African startups keep...

Speaking on a panel titled “The Reality of Building and Scaling Startups in Africa” at Moonshot by TechCabal 2025, Ajene argued th...

Oui Capital’s Olu Oyinsan bets on profitable exits...

For much of the past decade, early-stage exits in Africa were rare. Investors poured millions into startups, but few delivered liq...

Coinbase boosts investment in India’s CoinDCX, val...

Coinbase's latest investment lifts CoinDCX's valuation from $2.15 billion to $2.45 billion.

EVs take a backseat in Stellantis’ $13B US investm...

Five new vehicles and a four-cylinder engine will be developed and produced through 2029 as part of investment into factories in I...

Sam Altman says ChatGPT will soon allow erotica fo...

OpenAI says it will soon roll back some of ChatGPT's safeguards, and even allow the chatbot to engage in erotica for adult users.

Waymo plans to launch a robotaxi service in London...

Waymo already has ties to the UK, which began after the autonomous vehicle technology company acquired Latent Logic in 2019.

OpenAI has five years to turn $13 billion into $1 ...

Some of America's most valuable companies are now leaning on OpenAI to fulfill major contracts, notes the FT.

10% Off Dell Coupon Codes | October 2025

Get 10% off with a verified Dell promo code, plus today’s coupons for up to $650 off desktops, laptops, monitors, and all things t...

Squarespace Promo Codes: 10% Off | October 2025

Get 10% off your next website with an exclusive Squarespace discount code, with up to 50% off plans, new AI design features, and m...

Waymo's Robotaxis Are Coming to London

Google's autonomous taxi subsidiary will hit the UK's capital next year, regulations permitting—but its first international servic...

SpaceX’s Second-Gen Starship Signs Off With a Near...

This was the last flight of SpaceX’s V2 Starship design. Version 3 arrives next year.

When Face Recognition Doesn’t Know Your Face Is a ...

An estimated 100 million people live with facial differences. As face recognition tech becomes widespread, some say they’re gettin...

How HP Smart Tank printers are making printing aff...

Refillable printers flip the script on high-cost ink, offering up to two years of printing per fill and a more sustainable approac...

Longtime Microsoft engineer quits over Israeli mil...

A longtime Microsoft engineer is resigning after 13 years at the company, claiming he can no longer tolerate its decision to offer...

Newest generation of GPT models show major drop in...

The report, titled "Defining and Evaluating Political Bias in LLMs," details how OpenAI developed an automated system to detect, m...

Possible Trump pardon for ex-Binance CEO sparks de...

The 48-year-old founder of the giant crypto exchange Binance – who spent four months in US prison last year – said in May he petit...

I’ve used SimpliSafe for 5 years — here’s what I’v...

One report found Halloween sees 270% more home vandalism claims than an average day — the worst of the year.

Sam Altman Says If Jobs Gets Wiped Out, Maybe They...

So that's where we're at. The post Sam Altman Says If Jobs Gets Wiped Out, Maybe They Weren’t Even “Real Work” to Start With appea...

OpenAI Says It Will Move to Allow Smut

Gooners, take your marks. The post OpenAI Says It Will Move to Allow Smut appeared first on Futurism.

Parasitic Startup Pollutes Job Market by Applying ...

"What if everyone applied to every job?" The post Parasitic Startup Pollutes Job Market by Applying to Jobs for You Automatically...

The More Scientists Work With AI, the Less They Tr...

Numbers are down across the board. The post The More Scientists Work With AI, the Less They Trust It appeared first on Futurism.

OpenAI’s Marketing Efforts Are Embarrassingly Inef...

ChatGPT rated an ad 5/10. The post OpenAI’s Marketing Efforts Are Embarrassingly Ineffective, New Consumer Research Finds appeare...

9 best Aniwave alternatives: legal anime streaming...

Ditch sketchy sites for legal anime! We review 9 top Aniwave alternatives like Crunchyroll (simulcasts), Tubi (free), Netflix (exc...

10 best VMware alternatives for 2025: compare feat...

Looking beyond VMware? We compare 10 top alternatives for 2025: Proxmox (free/homelabs), Hyper-V (Windows), KVM (Linux), and Paral...

How to tag everyone in a WhatsApp group (ultimate ...

Need to notify everyone in a WhatsApp group? Learn the official way, check for the new @everyone option, or use Announcement Group...

 7 best Identity Guard alternatives for 2025

Identity Guard alternatives for 2025: We compare 7 top services like LifeLock, Aura (all-in-one), IdentityForce, and Experian Iden...

 8 best Toptal alternatives: top freelance platfor...

Need Toptal-level freelance talent without the cost? We review 8 top alternatives: Upwork, Fiverr, Gun.io (vetted developers), Lem...

LemFi Launches Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Powere...

LemFi Launches Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Powered “Send Now, Pay Later” Service, Combining Credit and Remittances for United Kin...

Microsoft’s Copilot App Now Lets You Create Docume...

Microsoft’s Copilot App Now Lets You Create Documents and Connect to Gmail Microsoft has rolled out a major update to its Copilot ...

Apple Officially Discontinues Its Clips Video Edit...

Apple Officially Discontinues Its Clips Video Editing App Apple has officially ended support for its Clips video editing app, mark...

Google Chrome Now Automatically Turns Off Annoying...

Google Chrome Now Automatically Turns Off Annoying Website Notifications Google is rolling out a new feature for Chrome on Android...

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iOS 26 Hold Assist lets your iPhone wait for you

Skip the wait with iOS 26 Hold Assist. Your iPhone waits on hold for you and alerts you when a rep joins the line.

Don’t fall for fake settlement sites that steal yo...

Scammers are faking settlement claim sites to steal your data. Learn how to spot frauds, file safely, and protect your payout.

AI is dominating UK businesses, but isn't yet driv...

There’s a growing disconnect between AI ambition and progress.

Will AI mean the end of the road for my customer s...

How to future-proof a frontline career: the upskilling paths available for agents ready to evolve in the age of AI.

The Windows 10 deadline is approaching – are you r...

Windows 10 support ends soon - act now to secure systems, modernize IT, and build long-term resilience.

File sharing flaw prompts dangerous cyberattacks -...

Gladinet CentreStack and Triofox are carrying a flaw that enables RCE, but a mitigation is available.

Microsoft is improving its best feature for Copilo...

Microsoft makes AI agent in settings more powerful – and I'm excited to see what the next agent achieves.

Arctic seals, most bird species on new list of thr...

One bright spot is green sea turtles, which have recovered substantially, the IUCN said as it released its latest Red List of Thre...

Celebrating America's spirit of innovation

David Pogue looks at our nation's tradition of pioneering inventors, from Thomas Edison's R&D facility in Menlo Park, N.J., to tod...

NHTSA probes 2.9 million Tesla cars after self-dri...

Traffic safety regulators cite reports of Tesla vehicles with self-driving tech driving through red traffic signals and making dange...

Bolt drivers in Port Harcourt to hike fares by 50%...

e-Hailing drivers in Rivers state, under the aegis of the Amalgamated Union of App-based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON),…

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Why choose POCO: Real experiences behind the power...

POCO is not just a smartphone brand — it’s a symbol of confidence, energy, and innovation. With the…

BVAS and IReV remain stains in Prof. Mahmood Yakub...

Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s tenure began ten years ago in 2015. This followed his appointment by the late former…

Crypto investors lose $20 billion over Trump’s tar...

Last Friday will go down as one of the darkest days in crypto history. Within hours, Bitcoin plunged…

'An increasing attack on water resources from mult...

Three-quarters of the world's drought-prone areas are at risk of extreme water shortages — known as "day zero droughts" — this cen...

Hidden 'doomed' star revealed by James Webb Space ...

Researchers have identified a massive red supergiant on the brink of supernova in images from the James Webb Space Telescope, shed...

An 'ice tsunami' in 2024 ripped through the Yukon ...

Chunks of river ice tore down trees after a landslide caused a tsunami in the Yukon in December.

'Planet Y' theory hints at hidden Earth-size world...

A new study has proposed the existence of Planet Y, an alternative Planet Nine candidate that is smaller and closer to Earth than ...

What is type 5 diabetes? Newly recognized form of ...

First spotted decades ago but largely forgotten, a newly named form of diabetes stems from undernutrition and is thought to affect...

Australian construction robot Charlotte can 3D pri...

Australian construction robot Charlotte uses sand, crushed brick and recycled glass to 3D print fireproof, floodproof homes with r...

How malicious party invites target your inbox

Cybercriminals are using fake invitation emails to trick recipients into downloading malware and stealing personal information and...

Fox News AI Newsletter: Dems demand 'robot tax'

The Fox News Artificial Intelligence Newsletter brings you the latest news on the emerging technology every Saturday, highlighting...

Ethernet vs Wi-Fi security comparison reveals surp...

Expert analysis reveals whether wired Ethernet or wireless Wi-Fi connections are safer for home internet use, plus practical steps...

Keep what you pay for: The South African MVNOs off...

South Africa has a diverse MVNO landscape, where different players target specific market segments with tailored offerings

This distributed data storage startup wants to tak...

Tigris has raised $25 million to expand its growing network of localized data storage centers — the storage layer for decentralize...

Knapsack picks up $10M to help bridge the gap betw...

Knapsack creates a unified workspace that integrates design and coding tools to ensure design and engineering teams are on the sam...

Navigating the next frontier at TechCrunch Disrupt...

On the Space Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, Celeste Ford (Stellar Ventures), Chris Morales (Point72 Ventures), and Morgan Belle...

Sora hit 1M downloads faster than ChatGPT

This level of consumer adoption is worth noting because Sora remains an invite-only app, while ChatGPT was more publicly available...

Duolingo says it will ‘never’ open a San Francisco...

"For us, Pittsburgh isn’t a 'backup plan' to the Bay Area," the language learning app said.

6 Best Smart Locks (2025) for Front Doors, Slider ...

Upgrade your locks with fingerprint-scanning or a keypad, whether it’s at the front door or a sliding glass entryway.

The AI Slur ‘Clanker’ Has Become a Cover for Racis...

The online trend takes a comedic approach to spreading anti-AI messaging, but some creators are using racist references to make th...

Ferrari Reveals Its Electric Powerhouse, and What ...

More than 1,000 hp, 192 mph, and regen braking with more than half the force of an emergency stop aren't enough for the Italian ca...

Covid Shots Are About to Be Widely Available Again

The CDC no longer broadly recommends the Covid-19 vaccine, but US residents will still be able to get one if they want.

Inside Intel's Hail Mary to Reclaim Chip Dominance

The struggling American chipmaker is betting that a new plant and fresh product line will help turn around its fortunes.

Elon Musk’s X settles fired Twitter executives’ $1...

X had settled a separate lawsuit by rank-and-file Twitter employees who lost their jobs during mass layoffs and claimed they were ...

NYC sues Facebook, Google, TikTok claiming social ...

According to Wednesday's complaint, the defendants designed their platforms to "exploit the psychology and neurophysiology of yout...

RFK Jr. wants you in a wearable— Dodge tech prices...

This is America. Why pay full price if you don't have to?

Japanese Farmers Send Out Automated Laser Drones t...

Shoo, shoo. Go away. The post Japanese Farmers Send Out Automated Laser Drones to Defend Chickens appeared first on Futurism.

This Listing for a Rental House Is Mangled With AI...

"We live in an era of house catfishing." The post This Listing for a Rental House Is Mangled With AI So Badly That You’ll Cackle O...

Astronomer Estimates 30-40 Percent Chance Mysterio...

"As far as I know, there are no protocols for responding to the discovery of functioning alien devices near Earth." The post Astro...

AI Investment Is Already So Much Larger Than the S...

Yowch. The post AI Investment Is Already So Much Larger Than the Subprime Mortgage Bubble That You’ll Physically Flinch appeared ...

Experts Say They’re Seeing Blinking Warning Sign o...

Uh oh. The post Experts Say They’re Seeing Blinking Warning Sign of AI Bubble appeared first on Futurism.

15 Best Quizlet alternatives for students & teache...

Ditch Quizlet for better features! We list 15 top alternatives, including free (Anki), AI-powered (Knowt), language-focused (Memri...

 10 best Apple pencil alternatives for iPad in 202...

The Apple Pencil isn't the only option. We review 10 top alternatives (Logitech Crayon, Adonit Note+ 2, Zagg Pro Stylus 2, etc.) f...

Utiva started as a digital skills trainer. Now it’...

From teaching tech skills to powering global hiring, Utiva’s platform helps companies find, onboard, and pay African professionals...

 5 best Raspberry Pi alternatives for makers and d...

Need more power than a Pi? We review 5 top alternatives for 2025: Orange Pi 5 Plus (AI), ODROID N2+ (CPU), Udoo Bolt V8 (Desktop),...

Flutterwave UK reports £2.27 million loss in 2024 ...

Flutterwave UK reported a £2.27M loss in 2024, up from £485K in 2023, despite higher revenue. Rising admin costs, investment losse...

Google Equips University Students Across Africa wi...

Google Equips University Students Across Africa with Free Access to Advanced AI Tools  Google today announced a major initiative t...

Flying drones take aim at retail theft

Flock Safety unveils drones for retailers to fight shoplifting, promising faster response and lower costs.

Teens hack school cell phone bans with creative wo...

Gen Z teens are bypassing school phone bans by turning Google Docs into chat rooms. Here’s how they’re staying connected.

Hackers leak children’s data in major nursery brea...

A massive nursery data breach has exposed thousands of children’s records, showing how vulnerable even the youngest users are onli...

Kurt’s ‘Amazon Big Deal Days’ 2025 Picks – Extende...

Shop Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2025 on Oct 7–8. Score early discounts on tech, home, and more before the hottest items sell out....

After more than 15 hours with Battlefield 6, I can...

Battlefield 6 impresses so far with its multiplayer offering, but the campaign is a bit of a let-down.

Surprise! A new Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 update...

Sandfall Interactive has announced that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 will receive a post-launch update featuring new playable conte...

Roborock's new stick vacuum is a whizz at cleaning...

The Roborock H60 Hub Ultra is an excellent stick vacuum with some serious cleaning oomph, but battery is a letdown.

The need for a modern fraud prevention stack

Fraud is evolving fast - only a connected, adaptive stack can keep businesses secure.

Worrying Figma MCP security flaw could let hackers...

A command injection flaw was recently found in an npm package used to connect Figma to AI agents.

Inside the $40,000 a year school where AI shapes e...

At Alpha Schools, students spend two hours in the morning on academics, working at their own speed using AI-driven software.

NHTSA probes 2.9 million Tesla cars after crashes ...

Traffic safety regulators cite reports of Tesla vehicles with self-driving tech driving through red traffic signals and making dange...

Uganda wants to be world’s most advanced tokenised...

Uganda has officially entered the global digital currency arena with the rollout of its first Central Bank Digital…

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LemFi launches ‘Send Now Pay Later’ to address iss...

LemFi, a London-based fintech platform, has launched a ‘Send Now Pay Later’ (SNPL) service on its platforms. The…

Chune.xyz: a new path for African music artists to...

Streaming has changed how we listen to music, but for most independent African artists, it hasn’t changed how…

FirstBank opens 7th fully automated Digital Xperie...

FirstBank, has commissioned its 7th fully automated Digital Xperience Centre in Area 10, Garki, Abuja, reaffirming its leadership…...