Category: Science/Technology

Elon Musk’s SpaceX accelerates timeline for blockb...

The accelerated schedule pulls forward a process that had originally been planned for around late June, around Elon Musk’s birthda...

AI influencer salaries revealed, with one making $...

“It’s a new category of creators and their ability to monetize in unique ways,” ex celebrity manager Clarissa Mansbridge told The ...

Dentists Are Using AI to Scare Patients Into Unnec...

"It's happening almost everywhere." The post Dentists Are Using AI to Scare Patients Into Unnecessary Dental Work, According to an...

College Kid Shuts Down High Speed Trains With a La...

He says he pushed the button "accidentally." The post College Kid Shuts Down High Speed Trains With a Laptop and a Radio appeared ...

Amazon Employees Forced to Hit Quotas on AI Use, I...

"If companies use brain-dead metrics to judge people then you need to learn how to f**k them over right back." The post Amazon Emp...

Being a Crappy Boss to AI Chatbots Pushes Them Tow...

"Without collective voice, 'merit' becomes whatever management says it is." The post Being a Crappy Boss to AI Chatbots Pushes The...

Gene Therapy Causes Patient to Grow Alarming Tumor

Tinkering with the genetic code of a living human is risky. The post Gene Therapy Causes Patient to Grow Alarming Tumor appeared f...

How Kora’s COO navigates growth, regulations, and ...

As Kora expands across Africa, its COO Stephen Oluwatobi is focused on building systems that can sustain growth, manage regulatory...

Jumia is cutting 200 jobs as AI takes over more of...

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Jumia cutting 200 jobs and betting big on AI, Ghana ending its 5G monopoly experiment, and Kenya r...

Nigeria Revenue Service Authorised Upperlink as th...

Nigeria Revenue Service has Authorised Upperlink as the System Integrator...

Qoray Launches National Dealer-Owned Electric Mobi...

Qoray Mobility & Energies Limited has launched its Dealer-Owned, Dealer-Operated...

Sterling Financial Holdings Sustains Growth Moment...

…Group Profit rises 89% in FY2025, 53% in Q1 2026

Google Just Redesigned Every Emoji on Android – an...

Google Just Redesigned Every Emoji on Android – and They Are Now 3D Google just announced that every single emoji on Android is ge...

The Honest Review: Best Noise-Canceling Headphones...

The Honest Review: Best Noise-Canceling Headphones for Work-From-Home in 2026 Working from home sounds ideal until real life gets ...

A Guide to AI for Agriculture and Food Security in...

A Guide to AI for Agriculture and Food Security in Africa Modern food systems in Africa face many challenges, including erratic we...

Nigerian Fintech Infrastructure Is Shaping the Fut...

Nigerian Fintech Infrastructure Is Shaping the Future of Global Payments For years, global tech companies treated Africa as a mark...

Digital Skills Hiring in 2026

Digital Skills Hiring in 2026 Everyone online seems to be selling a new “high-income skill.” One week it is AI prompting. The next...

License plate cameras at Home Depot & Lowe’s spark...

Your plate may be scanned at Home Depot or Lowe’s. See who can access the data and why privacy questions are growing.

FCC robocall crackdown could change phone privacy

New FCC robocall rules may fight spam calls by forcing more ID checks. Could burner phones and phone privacy be at risk?

Is that traffic ticket text a scam or real?

Got a DMV payment text? This traffic ticket scam uses fake links and threats to steal your data. Here’s how to spot it fast.

Your 401(k) is the new identity theft target

A woman lost $751K from her 401(k). Here’s how scammers got in and what you can do to help protect your retirement savings.

One of the biggest data center projects in the US ...

Fayette County declined to fine QTS after hidden water usage surfaced following complaints about weak residential water pressure l...

Don't spend top dollar on a new Dyson vacuum — wit...

Dyson Week is on right now with a slew of stick vacuums heavily discounted by up to 53%, including some entry-level gems like the ...

A lot of musicians will be infuriated by this 'wor...

The Melo-D is a smart guitar that comes with useful AI features. It looks particularly good for beginners but I have a few concern...

How to watch IIHF World Championship 2026: FREE Li...

Watch free streams from the IIHF World Championship 2026 as USA defend their title and Canada seek revenge – ice hockey TV channel...

‘So close to brilliant’ — I reviewed the Corsair V...

The Corsair Vanguard Air 99 wireless is a slim premium 99% keyboard with Stream Deck smarts and excellent hardware, but the softwa...

Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks star...

Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctic...

China's most critical issue is Taiwan, also centra...

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called Taiwan "the most important issue" between his country and the U.S. About 10% of the popula...

Employers are demanding AI skills. What's the best...

Career experts say workers and job seekers should take charge of their own AI education. Here's how to get started.

CEOs worth nearly $1 trillion accompany Trump to C...

The delegation of business leaders underscores the deep ties many major U.S. companies maintain with China despite years of trade ...

Workers are getting paid to teach AI how to do the...

AI companies are recruiting a wide range of temp workers, from writers to wine enthusiasts, for hourly-paid gigs to help train the...

Trump Mobile says its T1 mobile phone to ship this...

Trump Mobile's $499 gold-toned phone has faced delays since it was unveiled in June 2025.

Sampson Ovuoba started coding at 13, dropped out o...

It was late in the afternoon on a quiet day in Lagos, the clock inching towards 5:00 p.m.…

Will the IGP’s ban of POS within 200 metres of pol...

The Inspector General of Police has directed that Point of Sale (POS) operators can no longer conduct business…

Dangote Refinery listing: Nigerians to buy shares ...

Dangote Refinery is preparing to make a remarkable initial public offering (IPO) by listing on the Nigerian Stock…

Facebook spotlights African cinema in 6th ‘Made by...

Ahead of Africa Day on May 25th, Facebook has launched the sixth edition of its pan-African campaign, “Made…

Telecoms: Despite complaints about poor service, N...

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has noted that network quality offered by Nigerian telcos is improving across several...

We tested the 'first self-cleaning air purifier' a...

The Dreame FP10 excels at removing hair, pet dander and bad odors, all without making excessive noise or requiring never-ending fi...

'Extreme' crystal that formed in 1945 nuclear bomb...

Samples of "trinitite" created during the world’s first nuclear bomb test in 1945 contain unique crystals never seen before.

A pill can stop people from developing COVID after...

A pill called ensitrelvir is the first drug shown to effectively reduce infection after exposure to SARS-CoV-2.

High-status Roman woman was buried in a lead coffi...

A burial of an elite Roman-era woman who appears to have been buried with exotic resins has been discovered in Colchester.

'There are 4 people in those pixels': Earth-based ...

A blurry new photo captured by the Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia shows Artemis II's Orion capsule circling the moon more t...

Facial recognition jails innocent grandmother, att...

Angela Lipps says she was arrested based on a facial recognition match and jailed for months before bank records helped prove she ...

Missed voicemails with no calls? It could be a sca...

Silent voicemail scams drop blank messages into your inbox without ringing your phone. Here's how the scam works and what you can ...

Fox News AI Newsletter: Graduation speaker praises...

Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for ...

New cancer tech sends chemo straight to tumors

A targeted drug-delivery system called TAMP aims to send chemotherapy near pancreatic tumors instead of through the entire body in...

Cisco to cut thousands of jobs as AI push accelera...

Cisco reported record revenue and surging AI demand while announcing job cuts affecting thousands as it repositions for an AI-driv...

OpenAI backs creation of global AI governance body...

OpenAI VP Chris Lehane supports creating a global AI governance body led by the U.S. that includes China, amid Trump's visit for t...

In today's edition: End of the road for Starlink in South Africa? || Cameroon acquires French-owned bank || Chimoney shuts down ||...

Nairobi’s traffic police may soon give way to AI

The government now wants machines to take over. Treasury documents tabled in parliament show Kenya has allocated KES 1.18 billion ...

Kenya plans 16% VAT on electric vehicles, batterie...

The proposal, contained in the Finance Bill 2026, could increase the cost of imported batteries, electric buses, and related compo...

Quick Fire

Meet Babatunde Onadipe, a cybersecurity professional at the Bank of Canada, and co-founder and CTO of WakaMi, a platform where peo...

In today's edition: Quick Fire

Lovable AI Launches Mobile App for Android and iOS...

Have you ever had a million-dollar app idea strike you at the most inconvenient time, while waiting in line for coffee, riding the...

Byron Allen Expands Empire With $120M BuzzFeed Dea...

Byron Allen is expanding his media empire by acquiring a majority stake in BuzzFeed Inc.

Valedictorian Lamont Newell, Who Battled Homelessn...

Lamont Newell is heading to an Ivy League school, and he’s already thinking of various ways to give back to the students coming be...

Twin Sisters Named Valedictorian And Salutatorian ...

Twin sisters Tia and Jasmin Criss are set to graduate from the nation’s oldest Historically Black College and University (HBCU).

PayPal Settles Federal Probe Into ‘Illegal DEI’ Pr...

PayPal Inc.

Prep School Located In This Predominantly African-...

Southland College Prep Charter High School’s 2026 class has more than one reason to celebrate this graduation season.

Evolution of snakes: Scientists unravel the myssst...

Huge snakes, tiny snakes, poisonous snakes and constrictor snakes, snakes that slither, burrow or swim: New fossils and modern tec...

The deep roots and fragile future of biodiversity

Species are disappearing at least 10 to 100 times more rapidly today than extinctions observed over millions of years. A biologist...

Do you take after your dad’s RNA?

Evidence is growing from rodent studies that sperm carries marks of a father’s life experiences, influencing traits in offspring. ...

Anthropic’s Cat Wu says that, in the future, AI wi...

The head of product for Claude Code and Cowork says that the next big step for AI is proactivity.

Notion just turned its workspace into a hub for AI...

Notion’s new developer platform lets teams connect AI agents, external data sources, and custom code directly into their workspace...

Musk’s xAI is running nearly 50 gas turbines unche...

Gas turbines at xAI's Colossus 2 data center have drawn a lawsuit over the company's use of "mobile" gas turbines as power plants.

Clio’s $500M milestone arrives just as Anthropic u...

Legal tech startups, including Clio, which just hit $500 million in ARR, are seeing massive customer adoption.

Who decides what AI tells you? Campbell Brown, onc...

"The conversation is sort of happening in Silicon Valley around one thing, and a totally different conversation is happening among...

Sony Bravia Theater Bar 5 Review: Basic Bar, Big S...

The latest Bravia Theater soundbar strips away the nice-to-have extras, but its crisp and booming sound is on point.

OnlyFans’ First-Gen Creators Are Retiring—and Some...

As more sex workers quit the industry, some are having to navigate tough questions around consent and the “afterlife” of work they...

Submit Your Questions: AI Is Changing Your Job—Now...

Pose your questions ahead of our May 27 livestream AMA, where a panel of WIRED experts will discuss how AI is transforming work.

Best Air Purifiers (2026): Coway, AirDoctor, IQAir...

Protect your home against dust, pets, allergies, and more with the best air purifiers, tested firsthand.

Inside the Race to Develop a Test for the Rare And...

A University of Nebraska lab has developed a test that can detect the virus before symptoms become severe. Now, it's ready to star...

Sergey Brin’s ‘MAGA girlfriend’ denies pushing Goo...

"The Democrats redpilled him. I didn’t have to do anything," Gerelyn "GG" Gilbert-Soto told Bari Weiss's online publication The Fr...

OpenAI employees cashed out $6.6B in stock sales l...

Approximately 75 employees maxed out their sales and received the full $30 million, the report said.

Sam Altman faces heat as he takes witness stand in...

OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman hit back at Elon Musk’s claims that he “stole” OpenAI the charity and steered it away fr...

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella defends OpenAI’s for-p...

OAKLAND, CALIF. — Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella defended OpenAI’s pivot to for-profit status and discussed his company’s hopes for a...

New lawsuit claims Facebook profits by ‘actively’ ...

A California county filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc.

Man Behind Simulation Hypothesis Warns That Extinc...

We have to sit down. The post Man Behind Simulation Hypothesis Warns That Extinction of Humanity Is a Risk We Have to Take appeare...

New York Times Issues Stern Warning to Its Freelan...

"To be clear on AI..." The post New York Times Issues Stern Warning to Its Freelance Writers About AI Use appeared first on Futuri...

Researchers Put Google Gemini in Charge of an Enti...

Who could have seen this coming? The post Researchers Put Google Gemini in Charge of an Entire Coffee Shop, and It’s Inexorably Dr...

Large Study Finds That Replacing Workers With AI I...

Oops. The post Large Study Finds That Replacing Workers With AI Is Backfiring Badly appeared first on Futurism.

OpenAI Sued Over ChatGPT Medical Advice That Alleg...

"ChatGPT recommended a dangerous combination of drugs without offering even the most basic warning that the mix could be fatal." T...

Airtel Africa posts record $813M profit, delays IP...

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Airtel Africa's $813 million profit, how Paytags may change the way Nigerians send money, and an A...

Accuvice Launches AI-Powered Compliance Web Platfo...

Founded by Kamoru Emmanuel Umoru, the Accuvice platform helps businesses...

Expedier Processes Over $150M in FY2025, Driven by...

Expedier processed more than $150 million in transaction volume in...

Jumia’s revenue rises 39% as Q1 2026 hits $50.6M

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Jumia's 39% revenue increase in Q1 2026 to $50.6 million, Vodacom Group's 12.2% increase to R167.7...

BestPOSApp Launches Free Offline POS System for Re...

BestPOSApp introduces free offline point-of-sale software for SMEs. Manage retail,...

Startup Funding News Today: Biggest Deals And Tren...

Startup Funding News Today: Biggest Deals And Trends Today’s startup funding landscape is being shaped by huge AI and deep tech ro...

Two-Factor Authentication Explained: What You Need...

Two-Factor Authentication Explained: What You Need to Know Passwords are no longer enough. Data breaches, phishing attacks, and le...

Before You Buy a Smart TV in 2026, Read This First

Before You Buy a Smart TV in 2026, Read This First If you plan to buy smart TV models this year, slow down for a moment. Smart TVs...

How to Protect Your Child online in 2026 without d...

How to Protect Your Child online in 2026 without destroying their trust The internet your child is navigating today looks nothing ...

How to Set Screen Time Limits That You’ll Actually...

How to Set Screen Time Limits That You’ll Actually Stick To Setting screen time limits sounds easy until real life gets in the way...

Apple’s $250M Siri settlement: Are you owed cash?...

Apple may owe iPhone owners up to $95 after Siri AI promises sparked a $250M settlement. See who qualifies and what to do.

Join the Waitlist: CYBERGUY LIVE! Free Tech Sessio...

Join the waitlist for Lock Down Your Phone in 30 Minutes, a live online session with simple security fixes to better protect your ...

Robotaxi drives off from airport with passenger’s ...

A Waymo passenger says his robotaxi left the airport with his suitcase inside. Here’s what happened and what riders should do.

Amazon Pet Days 2026: Best pet deals for dogs and ...

Amazon Pet Days returns May 11 with deals on pet cameras, feeders, toys, collars and other pet essentials.

Why last year’s breach is this year’s identity fra...

Old data breaches can lead to new identity fraud years later. Here’s why stolen personal data stays dangerous long after the news ...

I asked ChatGPT and Gemini how to make French Toas...

Gemini or ChatGPT can help you make your favorite food, as long as you give it the right kind of prompt.

One leaker claims Apple's long-rumored plans for T...

Apple is allegedly shelving plans to add Touch ID to Apple Watches — instead, they're focusing on something much more important, a...

Saros may lack some of Returnal’s sting, but its m...

Saros’s airtight game feel and literary inspirations make it one of the most compelling and replayable AAA games I’ve played in ye...