Category: Science/Technology

Police Pull Over Waymo to Check for Drunk Driving

"No driver, no hands, no clue." The post Police Pull Over Waymo to Check for Drunk Driving appeared first on Futurism.

Creator of “AI Actress” Responds to Near-Universal...

"She is not a replacement for a human being." The post Creator of “AI Actress” Responds to Near-Universal Backlash appeared first ...

Sora 2 Is Creating Ads for “Epstein Island” Childr...

"As a parent this leaves such a bad taste. Terrible." The post Sora 2 Is Creating Ads for “Epstein Island” Children’s Toys appeare...

These Nigerians are building a startup in Northern...

This app was built in Northern Nigeria but is attracting more users in Nepal and Russia than in Nigeria. The founders share how a ...

5 best ThopTV alternatives (2025) for free live TV...

I tested 5 legal ThopTV alternatives (Pluto TV, Tubi, Prime Video, Netflix, and Plex) for live TV and on-demand streaming quality,...

I tested the 5 best Steam Deck alternatives for ha...

We tested the 5 best Steam Deck alternatives: ASUS ROG Ally, Legion Go, Switch 2, MSI Claw 8, and G Cloud. Find the right handheld...

Disney+ takes on SuperSport with ESPN channels

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Disney+ bringing ESPN to South Africa for free, Breni breaking down language barriers in education...

I tested the 14 best BFlix alternatives for stream...

BFlix is risky and illegal. I tested 14 safe, legal alternatives: 7 free (Tubi, Pluto TV, etc.) and 7 premium (Netflix, Prime Vide...

Google Gemini Replaces Google Assistant on Google ...

Google Gemini Replaces Google Assistant on Google Home Devices Google is making a big change to its smart home experience: Gemini ...

Amazon Fall Event 2025: New Echo, Kindle, Fire TV,...

Amazon Fall Event 2025: New Echo, Kindle, Fire TV, and Ring Devices Announced Amazon has officially wrapped up its Fall Event 2025...

Apple Accelerates Smart Glasses Development, Halts...

Apple Accelerates Smart Glasses Development, Halts Lighter Vision Pro Plans Apple is shifting gears in its augmented reality (AR) ...

HP Unveils 49-Inch Ultrawide Conferencing Monitor ...

HP Unveils 49-Inch Ultrawide Conferencing Monitor with Hidden Webcam and Dual-Display Features HP has announced its latest product...

Microsoft Unveils New Office Icons with a Fresh an...

Microsoft Unveils New Office Icons with a Fresh and Modern Look Microsoft is officially rolling out its new Office icons, marking ...

Amazon’s 2025 Fall Launch: Echo, Kindle, Fire & AI...

Amazon reveals new Echo devices, AI-powered Alexa+, Kindle refresh, Fire TVs & upgraded Ring/Blink. Here’s what you need to know....

Kurt’s Early ‘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....

Meta strengthens teen safety with expanded account...

Meta expands Teen Accounts to Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger, adding school safety tools to protect teens online.

Bank pop-up scam could empty your account in secon...

Scammers use web injection scams to mimic your bank’s login page. Learn how to spot fake pop-ups and protect your money today.

Massive Amazon UK devices sale is live – up to 60%...

Amazon has already launched its biggest device deals ahead of next week's Prime Day, including Kindles, Fire TV Sticks, Ring camer...

Building a security-first framework against evolvi...

Building a security-first framework against evolving cyberthreats for 2025 and beyond.

Dangerous DNS malware infects over 30,000 websites...

DetourDog is using compromised sites to deliver the Strela Stealer information-stealing malware.

This battery-powered amp that turns any analog spe...

This very odd amp is surprisingly popular: it turns old passive speakers into wireless ones with 40 hours of battery life

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra looks set to get two ...

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and potentially other Samsung phones could gain 'Privacy Display' and 'Privacy Protection' tools.

From the archives: Naturalist Jane Goodall

Famed naturalist Jane Goodall, who dedicated her life to studying chimpanzees and protecting the environment, died on Wednesday, O...

Bermuda braces for Hurricane Imelda after a brush ...

The outer bands of Humberto lashed Bermuda ahead of a more direct pass from the newer and stronger Hurricane Imelda.

Saturn's moon shows favorable conditions for life:...

Enceladus has long been considered a prime candidate in the search for life beyond Earth because of its hidden ocean and plumes of...

Waymo's self-driving car tested after traffic viol...

Police near San Francisco say a self-driving Waymo vehicle made an illegal U-turn, raising questions about accountability when dri...

AI-generated actor "Tilly Norwood" sparks outrage ...

Dutch producer pitches her AI creation, Tilly Norwood, as the next Scarlett Johansson, and says several agents are vying to repres...

How to calculate your income tax as a Nigerian fre...

The days when freelance earnings could bypass the Nigerian tax system are over. By January 2026, remote workers,…

Implementing decision engines and machine learning...

Bringing machine learning into an operational decision engine means nothing more than accepting the realities of production system...

Bitcoin reclaims $120K mark as experts predict fur...

As the U.S. government slips deeper into shutdown, Bitcoin is pressing higher, riding a wave of investor unease…

South Africa’s Standard Bank shuts down 1,942 ATMs...

Standard Bank has reduced its ATM network in South Africa by 1,942 between 2020 and mid-2025, a significant…

The tax man is coming!

Divers recover more than 1,000 gold and silver coi...

Salvage work on the 1715 shipwrecks brought over 1,000 coins to the surface this summer.

HPV vaccination drives cervical cancer rates down ...

Researchers have found that human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines are highly effective at reducing cervical cancer-causing infection...

Scientists convert a kidney from blood type A to u...

Scientists move one step closer to "universal" donor organs with a successful kidney transplant in a brain-dead patient.

Science history: Invention of the transistor usher...

On Oct. 3, 1950, three Bell Labs scientists received a patent for a "three-electrode circuit element" that would usher in the tran...

From tool use to warfare — here are 5 ways Jane Go...

Pioneering primatologist Jane Goodall has died at age 91. These are her five biggest contributions to how we understand about our ...

New exoskeleton built to boost endurance and cut f...

The Hypershell X Ultra exoskeleton features 12 terrain modes and carbon fiber construction to enhance hiking, cycling and outdoor ...

Stanbic IBTC Capital fined ₦50.15bn for unapproved...

Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission has fined Stanbic IBTC Capital Limited, the investment banking subsidiary of Stanbic ...

Coming to Lagos for Moonshot? You absolutely need ...

If you're coming to Lagos for Moonshot by TechCabal, you’ll need to download these apps on your phone—if you don’t already have th...

Kenya’s crypto bill passes assembly stage, but new...

The move aligns Kenya with a wider continental shift. South Africa has licenced 248 crypto service providers, Nigeria has launched...

Owenize Odia won’t stop until everyone uses crypto...

Owenize Odia has spent years turning the idea of “money on the internet” into reality for Africa. She led Luno Nigeria through ban...

Secure your phone: Easy steps to lock a SIM card o...

In an era where your mobile phone number is the key to your digital life, including bank accounts and social media verification, s...

Gear for Good: 20 Eco-Friendly Items That Score a ...

This gear for your home, your office, and the great outdoors treads gently on the planet without sacrificing design, comfort, or u...

Peloton Is Having Its Biggest Hardware Launch in Y...

The company upgrades its entire hardware line and launches a new AI-powered cross training service.

Social media becomes a rallying point for Moroccan...

Youths in Morocco are using Discord, TikTok and Instagram as key platforms for protests against the government's spending decision...

Chat Control: Germany, Belgium, Italy, and Sweden ...

Pressure within the EU Council, and domestically, has led to some nations changing their position on the controversial Child Sexua...

The M5 iPad Pro just leaked on YouTube – and it ca...

A YouTuber has leaked the M5 iPad Pro, spilling the beans on its performance improvements.

Cisco goes all-in on agents - and it could mean bi...

WebexOne 2025 sees Cisco announce a whole new family of AI agents to automate workflows.

What is Version Drift in AI?

How outdated information poses a greater threat to enterprise AI than hallucination.

Hurricanes Imelda, Humberto likely to bring danger...

Hurricane Imelda is eyeing Bermuda and Hurricane Humberto has already passed it but, says the Miami-based National Hurricane Cente...

The HR leader who learned to build tech teams from...

Faith Emmanuel has a knack for building people processes from the ground up especially for well-known tech companies. How did he g...

Nigeria’s first civilian astronaut could be chosen...

Nigeria’s National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has partnered with the U.S.-based Space Exploration & Research A...

Toyota adds another $1.5B to its bet on startups a...

Toyota made two announcements that reflect the automaker's growing interest in startups working on mobility, climate, AI, sustaina...

New project makes Wikipedia data more accessible t...

A new database will make Wikipedia's wealth of knowledge more accessible to AI models.

U.S. government takes stake in Canadian lithium mi...

The U.S. Department of Energy has taken equity stakes in Canadian company Lithium Americas and its Nevada mining joint venture wit...

Starbase hires Cameron County to police its street...

Starbase is in the business of launching rockets, not policing, according to two new agreements.

Epic Games says Apple’s new install process cuts u...

Fortnite maker Epic Games said that Apple’s new installation workflow, implemented in iOS 18.6, has had a positive impact on its u...

40 Best Early Amazon Prime Day Deals on WIRED-Test...

Amazon Prime Day is back on October 7, but we've already found good deals on WIRED-approved gear.

The EPA Is Ending Greenhouse Gas Data Collection. ...

With the agency no longer collecting emissions data from polluting companies, attention is turning to whether climate NGOs have th...

How to Watch the Orionids Meteor Shower

This long-lasting meteor shower peaks in late October and is known for producing bright “fireball” shooting stars. Here’s what to ...

$100 Off Shark Promo Code | October 2025

Shark makes some seriously powerful vacuums, from handheld vacs to steam mops. Don’t miss $100 off, 10% off, and more limited-time...

A Journey Into the Heart of Labubu

I made an epic trek across four countries to answer one question: Why is the world going mad for a plushie monster?

Google willing to share digital ad data with publi...

Google is willing to cough up more advertising data to publishers to fix its illegal monopoly over digital advertising technology,...

Amazon unveils new AI-powered Ring, Echo, Kindle d...

Amazon is trying to drive interest in the new Alexa, which it spent years updating with AI for better personalization and a more c...

Windowless ‘plane of the future’ airs sky view on ...

The idea of flying sans a regular view to the outside of the aircraft — which measures 22-feet long and 7.5-feet wide — might seem...

Scientists Intrigued by Weird Structures on Surfac...

They're like nothing seen on Earth. The post Scientists Intrigued by Weird Structures on Surface of Venus appeared first on Futuri...

Across the World, People Say They’re Finding Consc...

Does it feel like something is staring back? The post Across the World, People Say They’re Finding Conscious Entities Within ChatG...

You Might Want to Ditch Your AI Investments Now Th...

"The grim reaper of finance has weighed in, the collapse of the global financial system is imminent." The post You Might Want to D...

Compsci Grads Are Cooked

"They're happy to get one job offer." The post Compsci Grads Are Cooked appeared first on Futurism.

New Yorkers Are Defacing This AI Startup’s Million...

"AI wouldn’t care if you lived or died." The post New Yorkers Are Defacing This AI Startup’s Million-Dollar Ad Campaign appeared f...

PiggyVest is bringing its payment infrastructure i...

By issuing its own virtual account numbers through PocketApp, PiggyVest aims to fix payment delays, boost user trust, and streamli...

South Sudan cracks down on FX market manipulation

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss South Sudan cracking down on FX market manipulation, Piggyvest issuing its own virtual account num...

How to create polls in iMessage on iOS 26

Learn how to create polls in iMessage on iOS 26 to decide faster in group chats. Make choices fun and easy with quick voting.

Kurt’s Early Best 2025 Prime Big Deal Days

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....

Update Chrome now: Google patches new zero-day thr...

Google has patched its sixth actively exploited Chrome zero-day this year, highlighting the ongoing threat to users.

Logitech unveils MX Master 4 - the mouse that feed...

Logitech MX Master 4 features haptic feedback, improved connectivity, and a new quick actions tool to boost your productivity.

Avengers: Doomsday directors release new cryptic s...

A new Avengers: Doomsday set photo wants Marvel fans to "look hard" for clues about the forthcoming MCU movie.

New Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra renders show off the ...

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's full design has leaked in supposedly official renders, while camera specs for the whole series have...

eBay and OpenAI want to train small businesses in ...

eBay will give 10,000 UK SMBs AI training and guidance, OpenAI throws in ChatGPT Enterprise for free.

I reviewed Edifier’s palm-sized Bluetooth speaker,...

I reviewed a retro-style small Bluetooth speaker that blew my expectations out of the water – here’s what makes it so special.

Spotify founder Daniel Ek steps down as CEO to bec...

Since Ek founded Spotify about two decades ago, the platform's rise has helped transformed the music business and paved the way fo...

Mobility, fairness and the true meaning of freedom...

By Timothy Oladimeji, inDrive’s Country Representative in Nigeria  October 1st is always a special date on our calendar.…

'I honestly am not sure on this at all': Poll reve...

Hundreds of readers responded to our poll asking if it would be OK to experiment on lab-grown "brains" if they became conscious.

Scientists have digitally removed the 'death masks...

The reconstructions are based on the skulls of four mummified individuals who had masks tightly fitted on their faces.

Tutankhamun quiz: How much do you know about the f...

King Tut's tomb has captivated people worldwide since its discovery in 1922. But how much do you actually know about the boy king?...

Stars that brush past black holes live longer, str...

A new study shows survivor stars can live billions of years longer than normal, carrying chemical fingerprints of their violent en...

Diagnostic dilemma: A woman got unusual bruising f...

A woman bruising her leg with a massage gun set off a medical odyssey that revealed scurvy, a disease seen fairly rarely in modern...

In today's edition: Nigeria, South Africa to exit FATF Greylist || Kenya tightens tax reporting for foreign firms || Thousands in...

How your data bills fuelled a ₦15.02 trillion tele...

Your monthly data bills, which have risen by more than 300% since 2023, are powering one of Nigeria’s biggest economic pillars.

Nigeria’s lenders have dodged credit bureau report...

The move targets a long-standing weakness in Nigeria’s credit system: reporting loan data to credit bureaus is costly and cumberso...

Chpter co-founders Tesh Mbaabu and Mesongo Sibuti ...

Chpter co-founders Tesh Mbaabu and Mesongo Sibuti have stepped down from daily operations, returning control to original CEO Mark ...

Mali’s OKO raises fresh capital to protect Africa’...

The fresh capital, which the company described as a six-figure sum, will support its commercial growth and deepen its partnerships...

Venmo and PayPal users will finally be able to sen...

For years, customers have been using convoluted workarounds to transfer money between the two services.

Ring cameras can now recognize faces and help to f...

Amazon unveiled new AI features for its Ring devices, such as the ability to identify familiar faces and help locate a lost dog.

AI that talks back: Character AI in the spotlight ...

Karandeep Anand, CEO of Character AI, joins the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 to discuss human-like AI companions, ethical a...

Why you can’t miss the aerospace content at TechCr...

At TechCrunch Disrupt, the Aerospace Corporation is pulling back the curtain on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the space...

Amazon unveils new Echo devices, powered by its Al...

Amazon debuts new devices, the Dot Max, Echo Studio, Echo Show 8, and Echo Show 11, powered by AI.

Attention 4K Blu-ray fans! Amazon has an early Pri...

Prime Day may be next week, but there are already savings on some excellent 4K Blu-rays.

Battlefield 6 season one roadmap reveals buckets o...

The Battlefield 6 free season one roadmap is here.