Category: Science/Technology

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs S24 Ultra (2025): whic...

Samsung's S25 Ultra packs the new Snapdragon 8 Elite and a 50MP ultra-wide camera. The S24 Ultra is still a top flagship, now chea...

Moniepoint reports $1.2million loss in first year ...

Moniepoint reported a $1.2M loss in its first year in the UK. It also acquired Bancom Europe to fast-track its expansion across th...

FCCPC drops case against MultiChoice, CEO cleared

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss the FCCPC's decision to drop the case against MultiChoice, the CBN tightens POS agent rules, and M...

Talk across languages with iOS 26 Live Translation

Talk across languages instantly with iOS 26. Apple’s new Live Translation on Call lets you chat privately, no extra apps or data n...

10 new movies and shows to stream (Oct 7–14, 2025)...

Check out family-friendly movies like How to Train Your Dragon and relaity baking shows like Is It Cake? Halloween this week.

Workers are losing faith in their leaders - and no...

Study finds only 14% of UK employees trust their senior leaders – empathy and transparency are important.

The DJI Neo for a record-low $159? That's a no-bra...

DJI's versatile Neo beginner drone drops to a record-low price of $159 in the Prime Day sales, while pricier Fly More bundles are ...

Millions of users say they'll keep using Windows 1...

Windows 10 End Of Life is just days away, but 5.4 million Brits say they will still use it instead of upgrading.

Microsoft is 'removing known mechanisms for creati...

Say goodbye to local installations, as Microsoft continues its crackdown on those who want to avoid a Microsoft account.

What is Model Context Protocol (MCP) and why is it...

As AI development accelerates, organizations are under increasing pressure to move models from prototype to production securely an...

Nobel in Physics goes to 3 scientists for work on ...

One of 2025's three Nobel Prize in Physics winners says the trio's work is "one of the underlying reasons that cellphones work.''

Bear injures 2 in Japanese grocery store, man kill...

As Japan faces rising human-bear encounters, an animal trapped in a grocery store injured two men, while a separate reported mauli...

From problems to possibilities: Aniedi Udo-obong’s...

When Aniedi Udo-obong, Developer Ecosystem, Programme Partnerships at Google, took the stage at #StartupSouth10 in Port Harcourt, ...

CBN revised guidelines: PoS operators must now ope...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that Point-of-Sale (PoS) banking agents must register with only one…

PoS agents, CBN is the boss now!

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Collaborate Lagos: Bridging innovation with opport...

Collaborate Lagos is returning bigger and bolder at Art of Technology Lagos 7.0 (AOT 7.0) with a mission…

London police burst ‘largest theft syndicate’ behi...

A major phone theft network operating in London has been dismantled, resulting in the arrest of 46 suspects…

Our favorite noise-canceling headphones are now a ...

Save 43% on the ultra-cosy Bose QuietComfort headphones at Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart.

'Harry Potter' materials land three scientists Nob...

Researchers have won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry "for the development of metal–organic frameworks."

'Closest view' yet of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS ...

The European Space Agency's ExoMars orbiter has captured the closest view yet of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. The images revea...

Hundreds of ancient gold and silver coins from pos...

Hundreds of gold and silver coins, along with jewelry and other artifacts, have been found in the Czech Republic at what might hav...

Diagnostic dilemma: A brain lesion gave a woman a ...

A woman had experienced sudden bursts of uncontrolled laughter her whole life. A brain scan revealed why.

Jeep and Chrysler parent Stellantis confirms data ...

Automotive giant Stellantis becomes latest victim of widespread Salesforce breaches affecting companies like Google, Cisco and Adi...

AI tech helps a senior reunite with her cat after ...

A woman from Washington reunited with her missing Maine Coon cat Louie after 11 days using Love Lost, a free AI-powered pet recove...

Nigeria’s 2 million banking agents must choose bet...

If you are one of Nigeria’s two million banking agents holding on to a Moniepoint, OPay, or PalmPay POS terminals, it might be tim...

Kenya to force large companies to back startups wi...

Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) is drafting a proposal to establish a national policy that would channel a percentage of ...

Can another InstaDeep AI success story come out of...

From a small Tunis lab to a $700 million acquisition, InstaDeep showed how African innovation can thrive when talent, bold vision,...

Kenya’s landmark crypto bill now awaits Ruto’s ass...

First introduced in 2024, the bill establishes the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) as joint re...

All you need to know about Xiaomi’s Redmi 15

Xiaomi has launched its latest smartphones, the Xiaomi 15T and the REDMI 15 in Nigeria. In terms of use, the Xiaomi 15T would appe...

Wall Street analysts explain how AMD’s own stock w...

AMD's unusual deal to finance OpenAI's chip purchases could grant the AI model maker up to $100 billion, analyst estimates.

Google launches its AI vibe-coding app Opal in 15 ...

The app, which lets you create mini web apps using text prompts, is now available in Canada, India, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, I...

Revolut aims to take on Indian banks and their ‘cr...

Revolut plans to onboard 20 million users in India by 2030 and process more than $7 billion in transactions.

You can’t libel the dead. But that doesn’t mean yo...

"Please, just stop sending me AI videos of Dad," the late Robin Williams' daughter Zelda wrote on Instagram.

Trump’s DOE proposes cutting billions in grants fo...

Trump's Department of Energy wants to cancel billions more in awards that were granted by the Biden administration, and startups a...

90 Best Prime Day Deals Under $100 (2025): Charger...

We've scoured Amazon for the best deals under a Benjamin, from Roku to Instant Pot.

Best Amazon Prime Day Laptop 2025 Deals: MacBooks...

These are the best Prime Day laptop deals to consider on all the WIRED-approved laptops we've tested.

The Best Prime Day Apple Deals, From Watches to iP...

This has been a good year for Apple. But Prime Day Apple deals on older Apple models are still worth considering.

Bulk Up On Prime Day Protein Powder Deals From Opt...

You don't have to consume steaks every 45 seconds to fulfill your daily protein requirements.

I Found the Best Amazon Prime Day Hair Tool Deals ...

Some of the hottest styling gadgets are discounted for Big Deal Days—these are our tried-and-tested favorites.

After helping TikTok and OPay hire across Africa, ...

After helping TikTok and OPay hire talent across Africa, HRLeverage Africa is launching WorkRemits, a payroll platform built from ...

Nigeria names four startup leaders to national inn...

The tech regulator, through its Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation (ONDI), said Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, Victoria Manya, Charles Uch...

EchoVC ran a $2.5 million climate-tech experiment....

EchoVC ran a $2.5 million climate tech fund that backed 15 companies. Two years later, its managing partner explained how and why ...

Why freelancers, influencers can’t escape Nigeria’...

From January 2026, Nigeria’s new tax laws will require remote workers and freelancers to pay personal income tax, just like tradit...

In today's edition: Paxful to shut down November 1 || ntel makes a return in 2026 || AfriGo cards processed $48 million || SABC co...

OpenAI ramps up developer push with more powerful ...

The updates were part of a series of announcements geared toward wooing developers to OpenAI’s ecosystem, including the launch of ...

Taylor Swift fans accuse singer of using AI in her...

Swifties love a puzzle, but some were rubbed the wrong way by a promotional scavenger hunt which appeared to use AI-generated vide...

Microsoft buys another 100 MW of solar, this time ...

The new deal covers output from four different solar projects. Microsoft has said it will spend $2.9 billion to expand its infrast...

Deloitte goes all in on AI — despite having to iss...

Deloitte is rolling out Claude to its nearly 500,000 employees after issuing a refund for a report that contained AI hallucination...

Lucid Motors sets record as Gravity sales pick up ...

The company has seen EV deliveries increase for seven straight quarters, even though it's still way off the ambitious goals it pro...

OpenAI's Blockbuster AMD Deal Is a Bet on Near-Lim...

OpenAI’s latest move in the race to build massive data centers in the US shows it believes demand for AI will keep surging—even as...

Taking These 50 Objects Out of Orbit Would Cut Dan...

Old rocket parts and decommissioned satellites are whizzing around in low Earth orbit, where they risk colliding with the ever-gro...

OpenAI Wants ChatGPT to Be Your Future Operating S...

At OpenAI’s Developer Day, CEO Sam Altman showed off apps that run entirely inside the chat window—a new effort to turn ChatGPT in...

This 16-Inch Laptop Just Won Best Buy's Techtober ...

This Acer laptop just won Best Buy's Techtober sales event, sporting remarkably high specs for the price.

Jony Ive Says He Wants His OpenAI Devices to ‘Make...

“I don’t think we have an easy relationship with our technology at the moment,” the former Apple designer said at OpenAI's develop...

Verizon taps former PayPal boss Dan Schulman to be...

Schulman, who has served on Verizon's board for seven years, is focused on improving the customer experience.

Tesla teases fans with Tuesday event — here’s what...

The teaser follows Tesla's record third-quarter deliveries, driven by a surge in EV purchases ahead of the expiration of the $7,50...

Trump urged to step up antitrust crackdown and ‘re...

Dozens of business groups asked President Trump on Monday to double down on the aggressive antitrust crackdown he pitched during h...

Alzheimer’s breakthrough? Scientists use nanotech ...

Over 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, which slowly erodes memory, cognitive skills and the ability to perform simp...

Instagram’s biggest influencers now vying for new ...

The judges panel includes director Spike Lee, Olympian Ilona Maher, makeup artist Pat McGrath, designer Marc Jacobs, actress Yara ...

NASA Rover Appears to Catch Photo of Mysterious In...

Could it really be 3I/ATLAS? The post NASA Rover Appears to Catch Photo of Mysterious Interstellar Object From Surface of Mars app...

Taylor Swift Fans Furious as She’s Caught Using Sl...

"She’s far too rich to be this f***ing cheap." The post Taylor Swift Fans Furious as She’s Caught Using Sloppy AI in Video for New...

OpenAI’s Huge New Project Is Running Into Trouble ...

Hardware is hard. The post OpenAI’s Huge New Project Is Running Into Trouble Behind the Scenes appeared first on Futurism.

Consultants Forced to Pay Money Back After Getting...

"Deloitte has a human intelligence problem." The post Consultants Forced to Pay Money Back After Getting Caught Using AI for Expen...

Stalker Already Using OpenAI’s Sora 2 to Harass Vi...

"It is scary to think what AI is doing to feed my stalker's delusions." The post Stalker Already Using OpenAI’s Sora 2 to Harass V...

Intel Core i5 vs i7 (2025): which CPU should you b...

Choosing a CPU in 2025? Core i5 is the best value for gaming and everyday use. Core i7 offers extra cores and cache for video edit...

7 proven Forex trading strategies that still work ...

Learn 7 proven forex trading strategies that still work in 2025. Master tools, risk management, and habits that turn trades into l...

OpenAI launches Sora 2: What’s new in the AI video...

OpenAI’s Sora 2 brings AI video generation to life with synchronized sound, sharper visuals, and a new app for creators to craft f...

MTN phases out two data centres in South Africa

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss MTN phasing out two data centres in South Africa, this startup coming for PaidHR, SeamlessHR, and ...

iOS 26 Call Screening lets you skip spam calls

Apple’s iOS 26 Call Screening transcribes unknown callers so you can spot spam instantly and only answer the calls that matter.

Kurt’s ‘Amazon Big Deal Days’ 2025 Picks

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....

Tech helps a senior reunite with her cat after 11 ...

AI tech and a kind neighbor helped a senior reunite with her missing cat after 11 days, showing how simple tools can save pets.

AI phishing scams fool half of workers

A new study shows half of workers can’t spot AI phishing emails, putting their jobs and data at risk. Learn how to stay protected....

How to watch NHL 2025/26: live stream every game, ...

As the Florida Panthers hunt for the three-peat, here's how to watch NHL Live in all parts of the world, with cord cutting and int...

These Philips October Prime Day discounts will hav...

The Prime Big Deal Days sale is here and while there's a ton of great deals to explore, you can level up how you look and feel wit...

The best 99+ October Amazon Prime Day deals hand-p...

Amazon's October Prime Day sale is officially live, and as TechRadar's deals editor, I've hand-picked today's 99 best offers that ...

I tested this rugged SSD in water, dirt and a back...

The Adata SD810 has been designed for anyone needing large capacity storage that can withstand more than just a few knocks and exp...

Get summer-ready with 40% off the Ninja Slushi – b...

Sold out immediately after its February launch, the Ninja Slushi has been hit with a massive Prime Day discount – down AU$240.

MTN Chairman highlights smartphone cost, vandalism...

Chairman of the MTN Group, Mcebisi Jonas, has highlighted two major reasons for the low 5G internet penetration…

2026 World Cup: FIFA faces gambling probe over “Ri...

World football governing association FIFA has come under a preliminary investigation for alleged gambling activity in its 2026…

Mawingu raises $20M

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Meet the tech leaders selected by NITDA to drive N...

In a landmark step towards fully implementing the Nigeria Startup Act (NSA), the National Information Technology Development Agenc...

“The job of Bitcoin is complete” – a recap of the ...

When Nathaniel Luz, President of the Africa Blockchain Network, said “The job of Bitcoin is complete” at the…

AI can now be used to design brand-new viruses. Ca...

Scientists have used AI to design bacteriophages, or viruses that infect only bacteria. Does the prospect of designing viruses wit...

Sneaky asteroid zooms past Antarctica closer than ...

A small, giraffe-size asteroid called 2025 TF came closer to Earth than some satellites on Wednesday (Oct. 1), stunning astronomer...

Dramatic 'fireballs' expected during Draconid mete...

Expect a modest-but-convenient display of "shooting stars" after sunset, with a chance of bright "fireballs," as the Draconids pea...

2,700-year-old temple with 'sacred cave' discovere...

The temple may have been dedicated to a mother goddess worshipped by many cultures, including the Greeks and the Romans.

Shackleton's infamous ship 'Endurance clearly had ...

Ernest Shackleton's ship, the Endurance, infamously sank in Antarctica — and now a new study finds that it had known flaws.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 exhibit tables are selling...

Exhibit tables at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 are almost gone. We expanded the floor two weeks ago due to hot demand — and those extra...

NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, October...

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, Oct...

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzle...

Fujifilm could soon launch the perfect travel comb...

Fujiilm is being tipped to launch the X-T30 III and 13-33mm kit lens before the year is out, and the pair could be an affordable, ...

It’s time the UK got proactive about software secu...

The UK has a chance to lead the world in proactive software security - but only if we move beyond patchwork fixes.

How to watch PDC World Grand Prix of Darts 2025 on...

As the world's best players head to Leicester Arena, here's how to watch PDC World Grand Prix of Darts 2025 live streams online fr...

Edo AUATON faults Bolt for blocking hundreds of dr...

The Edo State Council of the Amalgamated Union of App-based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has called out the…

AMD to supply 6GW of compute capacity to OpenAI in...

AMD has signed a multi-year chip supply deal with OpenAI that could generate tens of billions in revenue for the chipmaker, helpin...

I reviewed the GMKtec NucBox M6 Ultra - and this m...

Settled into the mid-range mini PC market, the M6 Ultra offers a step-up in computing power whilst remaining exceptionally well pr...

Oracle forced to rush out patch for zero-day explo...

A zero-day in Oracle E-Business Suite is being exploited in the wild to steal files from US corporations.

Forget Prime Day, this price cut on the SteelSerie...

The brilliant SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds have crashed in price.

3 scientists win Nobel Prize in medicine for disco...

Nobel Prize committee chair says discoveries by the trio of researchers were "decisive for our understanding of how the immune sys...

Nigeria’s debit card, AfriGO has now processed ove...

AfriGO, Nigeria’s first domestic card, has processed more than N70 billion worth of transactions in 2025. The development…

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS may come from the myst...

The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS does not come from our corner of the Milky Way, and may be a time capsule of the early galaxy, new...

Leopards ate our ancient human ancestors' faces, A...

A study provides insight into the demise of two prehistoric individuals of the now-extinct human species Homo habilis.

Heidi Health raises $65M Series B led by Steve Coh...

Heidi Health raised a $65 million Series B led by Steven Cohen’s Point72 Private Investments.

6 Best Mesh Wi-Fi Systems (2025), Tested in a Tech...

Forget about patchy internet connections and dead spots in the house. These WIRED-tested multiroom mesh systems will get you onlin...

16 Best Camera Bags, Slings, Straps, and Backpacks...

Tote your photo and video gear around in style. We tested more than 80 packs and rounded up our favorites.

Lorde off Apple Music in Israel after yelling ‘fre...

The kerfuffle was ignited by viral clips which showed Lorde performing her hit song "Team" during a show at Madison Square Garden ...

Jeff Bezos makes wild prediction about data center...

The number of these enormous centers, which store computing infrastructure, is growing exponentially as the world increasingly use...

LI students designed a ‘buddy bot’ — now they’re t...

A Catholic high school on Long Island is teaming up with a nationally recognized law school to enhance artificial intelligence lea...

Creepy robot with eerily realistic head leaves onl...

Freaked-out viewers are hoping engineers quit while they're a-head.

Most adults couldn’t differentiate between authent...

In a recent global survey, most people couldn’t differentiate between a phishing message written by artificial intelligence and an...

Saturn’s Moon Shows Major Signs of Life

Amazing. The post Saturn’s Moon Shows Major Signs of Life appeared first on Futurism.

Scientist Says Galaxies Shining With Radio Signals...

Galaxies could contain "billions of inhabited worlds." The post Scientist Says Galaxies Shining With Radio Signals Could Indicate ...

13-Year-Old Arrested for Asking ChatGPT How to Kil...

He said he was "just trolling." The post 13-Year-Old Arrested for Asking ChatGPT How to Kill His Friend appeared first on Futurism...

Sam Altman Warns That AI Industry Is Due for a Spe...

"There will be booms and busts." The post Sam Altman Warns That AI Industry Is Due for a Spectacular Implosion  appeared first on ...

Doctors Find Evidence That Microplastics Are Degra...

This one hits bone-deep. The post Doctors Find Evidence That Microplastics Are Degrading Your Bones appeared first on Futurism.

Why a Nigerian lawyer swapped the wig and robe for...

In this edition of After Hours, Mosunmola shares her journey from law to cybersecurity. She's now using her expertise to help comp...

Canal+ wants to take DStv’s African stories global...

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Canal+'s plans to take DStv's African stories global, meet the woman who keeps startups out of pri...

Ryzen vs Intel (2025): which CPU should you choose...

Choosing a CPU in 2025 means deciding between AMD Ryzen and Intel Core. AMD leads in multi-core tasks and gaming with 3D V-Cache; ...

5 best Jamboard alternatives (2025): online whiteb...

Jamboard is shut down. I tested 5 best alternatives: Miro (business), FigJam (design), Mural (education), Lucidspark, and Stormboa...

12 best Legal GoMovies alternatives (2025) for fre...

Ditch illegal sites like GoMovies! We tested 12 safe, legal alternatives. Choose free (Tubi, Crackle, Plex) for no cost or premium...

Dodging a digital bullet: A true close call with a...

A convincing work email scam can slip past even careful users. Here’s how to spot the warning signs and respond quickly.

Turn off Significant Locations in iOS 26

Stop iPhone from storing your frequent places. Learn how to turn off Significant Locations in iOS 26 with these quick steps.

How a compromised work MacBook took control of all...

A compromised work MacBook can infect your devices, cause apps to freeze, and change settings. Here’s how to spot and stop it.

Save early with 5 office chair deals I'd buy befor...

These are the 5 office chairs you'll want to check out before Amazon's mini-Prime Day sales start.

What is the release date for Gen V season 2 episod...

Here's when the third-to-last episode of Gen V's second season will air on Prime Video.

PlayStation Plus players get a Halloween treat in ...

Trick & Treat: Alan Wake 2 is free for PlayStation Plus players this month, and you need to play it while you can.

Haven’t seen Monster: The Ed Gein Story on Netflix...

As Monster: The Ed Gein story dominates Netflix charts, I think its accuracy is the least of our concerns.