Category: Science/Technology

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.

Ouch! Microsoft admits Windows 11's OneDrive synci...

Microsoft has a bunch of tips to improve the performance of Windows 11, one of which is to turn off OneDrive.

AI in the military: Testing a new kind of air forc...

Preparing for the threats of tomorrow, the U.S. Air Force is testing drones piloted by artificial intelligence alongside aircraft ...

Apple removes app that tracks ICE agents from its ...

The developer of the ICEBlock app said the software has been removed from Apple's App Store due to "objectionable content."

Canal+ to start selling MultiChoice’s local conten...

Canal+ has revealed plans to start selling some of MultiChoice’s home-made content to overseas markets. Through StudioCanal, a…...

NIBSS to scrap transfer fees

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Logistics startup POZI raises €650,000 marking Gab...

Gabon-based fleet management startup POZI has raised €650,000 in seed funding. The round represents the first international ventur...

Bitcoin smashes record $125,000 price as deVere CE...

Bitcoin has hit a historic milestone, breaking through the $125,000 mark for the first time to cement its…

Unique gene variants in the Turkana people of Keny...

Scientists discovered genetic variants in the Turkana that help conserve water in deserts, but these variants may now raise diseas...

Corleck Head: A spooky three-faced Celtic sculptur...

The meaning of the three-faced Corleck Head has puzzled experts for centuries.

Nobel Prize in medicine goes to trio for their wor...

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi for their w...

750-year-old grass shoe discovered in a vulture's ...

Bearded vultures in medieval Spain stole various things from humans to feather their nests.

China's new 'solar-power window coating' can captu...

A new technique has been developed for capturing solar power through windows, which could dramatically improve solar energy utiliz...

Fox News AI Newsletter: Trump order harnesses AI t...

Executive order signed by President Donald Trump tasks Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s MAHA Commission with using AI to find new cures for...

How a single MacBook compromise spread across a us...

Expert cybersecurity tips help Mac owners remove malware infections and strengthen defenses with antivirus software, password mana...

Leaked Meta documents show how AI chatbots handle ...

Meta's AI chatbot training rules bans sexual roleplay with minors and block access to child abuse material as regulators scrutiniz...

Protect yourself from sneaky web injection scams

Online banking users face a new threat: web injection scams that overlay fake pop-ups to steal logins. Here’s how to spot them and...

Text With Jesus app draws thousands as creator say...

AI chatbot developer Stéphane Peter tells FOX Business he is "not particularly religious" and that the response to the app has bee...

Backed by fresh capital, Nigeria’s ntel is plottin...

ntel, the telecom brand owned by NatCom Development & Investment Limited (NATCOM), has secured fresh undisclosed funding to relaun...

This Nigerian startup wants your DNA to rewrite gl...

At its core is Direct by Syndicate Bio, a genetic testing and precision medicine service designed to deliver actionable insights t...

Next Wave: Paga wants to be the Revolut for Africa...

The typical stand-alone remittance model is nearing obsolescence and now African fintechs must build services to remain competitiv...

UBA promised blind customers braille account openi...

In June 2023, United Bank for Africa (UBA) made headlines as the first Nigerian bank to introduce a braille account opening form.

This is how the Nigerian government will tax your ...

If you spend $2,000 (₦2.93 million) on bitcoin in a year and sell it for $4,000 (₦5.86 million), your gain of $2,000 (₦2.93 millio...

Suspect arrested after threats against TikTok’s Cu...

Police say they have arrested a suspect allegedly connected to multiple online threats that led TikTok to evacuate its headquarter...

California’s new AI safety law shows regulation an...

“Are bills like SB 53 the thing that will stop us from beating China? No,” said Adam Billen, vice president of public policy at yo...

Firefly leans into its defense ambitions with $855...

Firefly Aerospace has agreed to buy defense analytics firm SciTec for about $855 million in cash and stock as the company tries to...

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

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

Waffles eat Bluesky

A waffle-centric controversy underlines ongoing tensions between Bluesky and some of its most vocal users.

How to Get Your Kids Into STEM Even When Its Futur...

Thinking about science and technology in terms of return on investment misses the point. Here’s what kids really need to know.

As the Right Leans Into ‘Warrior’ Culture, Some Le...

Right-wing fitness content has dominated the manosphere for years. Leftist gym influencers have taken notice—with some even being ...

Autism Is Not a Single Condition and Has No Single...

Research reveals that those diagnosed with autism early show distinct genetic and developmental profiles from those diagnosed late...

13 Best Travel Adapters (2025), Tested and Reviewe...

When going abroad, the right plugs are essential to keep your gadgets charged. These are our favorite travel adapters and chargers...

Best Bike Helmets (2025), Tested and Reviewed

We tested and reviewed the best helmets for road cycling, commuting, mountain biking, and more.

Elon Musk being ‘incredibly busy’ not enough to re...

Judge Sparkle Sooknanan said the world's richest person has "considerable means" and spends at least 40% of his time outside Texas...

Multiple US executives targeted by ransomware in ‘...

Hackers linked to a prominent ransomware group have been targeting executives at "numerous organizations" in a massive campaign si...

ChatGPT owner OpenAI hits $500B valuation after ma...

This represents a bump-up from its current valuation of $300 billion, underscoring OpenAI's rapid gains in both users and revenue....

Tesla shocks Wall Street with nearly 500K deliveri...

However, analysts are worried over cooling sales in the upcoming quarters due to the withdrawal of the $7,500 federal tax credit.

Artificial Intelligence ‘Friend’ necklace causes u...

An AI startup spent more than $1 million to advertise on New York City’s subways — and New Yorkers simply aren't having it.

RFK Jr. Sneezes Loudly While Trump Is Speaking

Trump asked the Pfizer CEO if he had any Paxlovid on him. The post RFK Jr. Sneezes Loudly While Trump Is Speaking appeared first ...

Gavin Newsom Signs Law Cracking Down on AI Industr...

The AI industry has been a Wild West. Is that starting to change? The post Gavin Newsom Signs Law Cracking Down on AI Industry app...

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.