Category: Science/Technology

Moderna CEO Responds to RFK Jr.’s Crusade Against ...

Speaking at a WIRED event Tuesday, Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel said he was “encouraged” by the company’s dialog with the FDA—but a...

This Is the First Time Scientists Have Seen Decisi...

Twelve laboratories around the world have joined forces to map neuronal activity in a mouse’s brain as it makes decisions.

Google admits the open web is ‘in rapid decline’ —...

The disclosure surfaced in a filing last week in the government’s ongoing antitrust case against Google.

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta stifled research on sickos ...

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta stifled internal research into the alarming safety risks of its “Horizon Worlds” virtual reality app – incl...

Tesla market share in US drops to lowest since 201...

While other automakers are rolling out new EVs, Tesla has turned its focus to building robotaxis and humanoid robots, delaying and...

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta ‘cannot be trusted to tell ...

Former Meta user experience researcher Cayce Savage said the company shut down internal research showing Meta knew children were u...

Apple reveals next generation of iPhone 17s, inclu...

The sleek, slim device has a “space grade” titanium frame and is just 5.6 millimeters thick, available in white, gold, black and s...

The Man Who Proposed Simulation Theory Has a Dire ...

More than 20 years ago, futurist intellectual Nick Bostrom upended the psyches of tech bros the world around when he proposed in a...

No Man's Sky Players Are Competing to Create the G...

Action-adventure survival game No Man's Sky recently got one of its biggest updates, a whopping nine years after it was first laun...

As AI Reigns, Students' Math and Reading Scores Ju...

The US Education Department, which is set to be dismantled under president Donald Trump, has released the math and reading test sc...

GPT-5 Is Making Huge Factual Errors, Users Say

It's been just over a month since OpenAI dropped its long-awaited GPT-5 large language model (LLM) — and somehow, it's still a com...

Tesla Admits That Its Cars May Never Fully Drive T...

Tesla has quietly changed how it defines "Full Self-Driving," Electrek reports, in a way that awfully sounds like it's giving up o...

Crypto exchange Luno adds tokenised stock trading ...

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Luno adding tokenised stock trading, whether MNOs even rate MVNOs in Nigeria, and Telecom Egypt se...

Nigeria does not have the telecom talent MVNOs nee...

Nigeria's NCC has issued over 46 MVNO licences since 2023, but very little has been heard about these companies. According to one ...

TECNO Unveils Latest TECNO Slim and AIoT Ecosystem...

TECNO Unveils Latest TECNO Slim and AIoT Ecosystem, Expands Laptop Business Reach in Spain and France TECNO, the AI-driven innovat...

Play my Word Search: For the Birds

Search for your favorite birds in this feather-filled word search! From songbirds to raptors, it’s a fun challenge for birdwatcher...

Meta whistleblowers raise child safety alarm

Meta whistleblowers say child safety data was buried in VR. Senators and the FTC probe if Meta put kids at risk while parents seek...

FBI warns of QR code scam disguised in mystery pac...

The FBI is warning that criminals are hiding malicious QR codes inside unsolicited packages to steal personal and financial inform...

GitHub supply chain attack sees thousands of token...

Hundreds of accounts and thousands of secrets stolen in a supply chain attack.

It’s official – Samsung says its long-awaited tri-...

A Samsung executive has gone on the record as saying the development of the phone is in the "final stages".

Nova Launcher is seemingly shutting down – so here...

Nova Launcher's sole developer is leaving the project, so the launcher's days are seemingly numbered.

Save 5% off across MPB's range, from DSLR and mirr...

Get an additional 5% off MPB products with this new customer code.

Hoping for big AirPods Pro 3 changes? Last-minute ...

The AirPods Pro 3 headphones may not get significant audio improvements at Apple’s Awe Dropping event –here's what to expect.

Zoho reports 75% growth as Nigerian businesses lea...

Nigerian businesses are redefining how the world thinks about artificial intelligence (AI). According to a new study commissioned…...

AltSchool Africa is introducing Nano-diploma, a se...

AltSchool Africa, one of Africa’s leading e-learning platforms, is set to introduce a self-paced learning model. Called Nano-diplo...

Luno launches tokenised global stock service in Ni...

Luno, one of Africa’s leading crypto platforms, has today rolled out a tokenised global stocks service in Nigeria,…

South African social media influencers to start pa...

The South African Revenue Service has officially introduced a new type of tax for social media influencers, further…

AUATON slams Bolt’s most-downloaded app claim: ‘Wi...

Drivers operating under the umbrella of the Amalgamated Union of App-based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) have criticised a…

I watched scientists view the interstellar comet 3...

The Gemini South Observatory opened up its telescope to the public as a team of astronomers looked at the interstellar comet 3I/AT...

Giant 'chessboard' surrounds Idaho river in bizarr...

A 2017 astronaut photo shows an unusual checkered pattern surrounding a river, just south of the Canadian border. The unique sight...

'Extraordinary' Roman helmet from war-ending battl...

Archaeologists recovered the "Montefortino"-style helmet in an underwater excavation in the Aegadian Islands off the coast of Sici...

New photos of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS reveal i...

New images reveal interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS beginning to grow a signature tail as it zooms closer to the sun ahead of a close en...

Microsoft's new light-based computer inspired by 8...

Microsoft's latest computing system uses micro-LEDs and camera sensors to perform calculations.

How to protect your privacy at hotels

Hotel privacy concerns are valid but rare, with methods to detect hidden tech using smartphone flashlights, mirror tests and scann...

Get faster Wi-Fi with these simple home fixes

Improve your Wi-Fi speed and reliability with 10 simple router optimization tips that don't require special apps or expensive subs...

With $61.6 million fund, Accion Ventures doubles d...

Accion Ventures, a global early-stage fund, has closed a $61.6 million fund to double down on its thesis of backing early-stage fi...

In today's edition: A Twofold buyout for TaxTim || Egypt's TradeHub shuts down || Buy tokenised stocks for $0.07 || MTN owns Niger...

Would you save every time your sports team wins a ...

Chumz is trying to make saving fun. It is built on gamified features and behavioural nudges that encourage consistent saving.

YouTube’s first exclusive NFL broadcast attracts o...

Over 17.3 million viewers tuned in for YouTube's first-ever exclusive global broadcast of an NFL game with the Chiefs and Chargers...

Y Combinator-backed Motion raises fresh $38M to bu...

In his early 20s, Harry Qi left a million-year hedge fund job to join Y Combinator. His SMB AI agent startup is now growing fast.

NASA Head Says It's Time to Cut Back on Astronaut ...

Lawmakers are growing concerned that China may beat the United States to the Moon — and acting NASA administrator Sean Duffy is wi...

South Africa’s ABSA doubles down on AWS to fuel cl...

South African bank ABSA has named AWS its preferred cloud provider, enhancing their strategic alliance which began in 2015.

I'm more excited about a new Watch SE than an Appl...

Which is better – Annual incremental upgrades for a watch too expensive for most, or a significant overhaul for the most popular A...

Worried about Windows 10's death? Don't fret – Tin...

Microsoft Windows 10 users will surely be frustrated with the operating system's eventual October 14 demise, but there's an altern...

Snap up this bargain Samsung fitness tracker for u...

The Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 is the perfect wearable for anyone new to the fitness tracker world. It's an incredibly low £37 at Amazon...

How a nonprofit is using AI to find new uses for o...

The nonprofit Every Cure is using AI to look for opportunities to repurpose medications already on the market to treat rare illnes...

Get behind the scenes at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 b...

Volunteering at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is one of the best ways to see how the magic happens — and learn what it takes to pull off...

Spotify’s new ‘smart filters’ let you screen libra...

Spotify is launching a new feature that allows users to filter their library by specific activities, moods, or genres. These filte...

Adtech company PubMatic sues Google over monopoly ...

The lawsuit marks the second time that an advertising exchange has sued Google since a federal judge ruled in April that the searc...

Insider breaches are a bigger security threat than...

Malicious or negligent - it makes no difference, businesses suffer nonetheless.

Navigating the rise of Shadow AI in project-based ...

Shadow AI creates hidden risks that could undermine the very benefits it provides. Here's how to navigate it.

Beyond automation: The future of intelligent work ...

Discover how agentic AI is redefining automation with autonomous decision-making, context-awareness, and enterprise agility.

Wealthsimple reveals data breach - users of financ...

The company suffered a third-party attack, but stressed that passwords - and funds - are safe.

Knives Out 3 trailer sets up Benoit Blanc's most d...

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery's first teaser has been unveiled – and critics are already praising the whodunit movie to t...

‘Telecom sector in West Africa records strongest g...

West Africa’s telecommunications industry is entering a new phase of growth, with investments rising to their highest levels…

Scientific objectivity is a myth — here's why

Cultural ideas are inextricably entwined with the people who do science, the questions they ask, the assumptions they hold and the...

Kneeling Bull: A 5,000-year-old hybrid creature fr...

This silver bull figurine posing in a human-like manner may have been buried in a ritual to mark a temple boundary 5,000 years ago...

Why does the universe exist?

The universe exists because matter and antimatter are not good friends.

RFK Jr. wants to overhaul the country's 'vaccine c...

The 40-year-old "vaccine court" relies on scientific evidence to determine whether a person experienced harm from a routine vaccin...

Meet the Chinese supercar that just smashed the EV...

Chinese EV maker BYD has designed and tested a supercar with a top speed that rivals the best gasoline cars.

Woman gets engaged to her AI chatbot boyfriend

A woman named Wika announces her engagement to an AI chatbot sparking worldwide debate about virtual relationships and technology.

Columbia University data breach hits 870,000 peopl...

A Columbia University breach exposed names, Social Security numbers and academic records of nearly 869,000 people, with notificati...

Fox News AI Newsletter: Melania Trump puts AI fron...

Fox News' AI newsletter brings you the latest on technology advancements around artificial intelligence.

Delivery giant's data breach exposes 40,000 person...

OnTrac data breach between April 13-15, 2025, exposed personal information of over 40,000 people including Social Security numbers...

Google to pay $425 million after years of improper...

A federal jury ordered Google to pay $425.7 million for invading users' privacy by collecting data on millions of users who had tu...

OpenAI teams up with Walmart to train millions of ...

OpenAI announced a new AI certification initiative to help workers gain valuable AI skills with Walmart as a launch partner for th...

Sanlam eyes a new banking play || M-Pesa? Sounds like more access || The latest on Cell C || CBN has a new department

Next Wave: Is nuclear power the answer to Africa’s...

Africa needs vast new power capacity to support an AI-driven economy, yet current systems are stretched and propped up by diesel.

Luno brings tokenised US stocks to Nigeria one mon...

Luno is deepening its push to drive the adoption of tokenised assets across Africa, as regulations evolve. By introducing tokenise...

MTN doubles fixed broadband users in two months, c...

MTN Nigeria cemented its dominance in the country’s fixed broadband market, more than doubling its subscriber base between May and...

Airtel Nigeria wants a slice of ₦20.7 trillion mob...

With over 56 million subscribers, Airtel may be Nigeria’s second-biggest telco, but in mobile money—the country’s fastest-growing ...

Uber and Momenta to test autonomous vehicles in Ge...

Momenta is one of 20 global AV partners that Uber has scooped up across its ridehail, delivery, and freight businesses. Uber says ...

Amazon Music’s new AI feature generates personaliz...

Amazon Music's new feature “Weekly Vibe,” generates personalized playlists every Monday that are tailored to each listener's evolv...

More than 10 European startups became unicorns thi...

This is a good indication of the sectors that are hot among investors, from biotech and defense tech to AI, AI, and AI.

InDrive has big plans to become a global ‘super ap...

InDrive plans to expand into multiple verticals over the next 12 months across its top markets, starting with grocery deliveries i...

SpaceX strikes $17B deal to buy EchoStar’s spectru...

Elon Musk's SpaceX has agreed to acquire 50MHz of wireless spectrum and Mobile Satellite Service spectrum licenses from EchoStar f...

I Hate My AI Friend

The chatbot-enabled Friend necklace eavesdrops on your life and provides a running commentary that’s snarky and unhelpful. Worse, ...

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen): Excelle...

With slight, useful changes like wireless charging and better processing, these noise-canceling buds remain at the top of the pile...

Why Former NFL All-Pros Are Turning to Psychedelic...

Research into whether drugs like ayahuasca can mitigate the effects of traumatic brain injury is in its infancy. Pro athletes like...

The iPhone 17 Air Could Use a Silicon-Carbon Batte...

Phones with thinner designs are enjoying a moment. But while thin phones usually suffer poor battery life, batteries with silicon-...

Why Your Office Chair Should Have Lumbar Support

Office chairs and gaming chairs often tout lumbar support as a must-have feature. I spoke to some experts to see if it's as essent...

Google’s Sundar Pichai thanks Trump after antitrus...

“I’m glad it’s over,” Sundar Pichai quipped, drawing a wave of laughter from the other tech honchos in the room. “It was a long pr...

AI stethoscope can detect dangerous heart conditio...

Researchers at Imperial College London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust discovered that an AI stethoscope can detect hear...

This popular wellness accessory is a waste of mone...

"There is essentially no serious scientific evidence," Dr. James Kelly told The Post.

It’s not the size, it’s how you use it—meet the re...

Small, focused, and built for meetings, is it really the upgrade it promises to be?

Amazon-backed Anthropic agrees to pay authors $1.5...

A group of authors accused the artificial intelligence company of using their books to train its AI chatbot Claude without permiss...

To Help Workers Losing Their Jobs to AI, OpenAI Is...

First it peddled the poison, and now it's selling the cure. OpenAI announced that it's launching a new AI-powered jobs platform ne...

CEO Who Created AI Startup to Cheat on Homework Co...

Months after debuting Cluely, the "undetectable AI that thinks for you," 21-year-old tech entrepreneur Chungin "Roy" Lee is decryi...

A Chemical in Plastic Is Wreaking Havoc on Unborn ...

Amid growing concerns about microplastics and so-called "forever chemicals," some doctors are now advising their pregnant patients...

Massive Study Finds That There Really Is Something...

Ever meet a couple and immediately get the sense that they have some serious issues in common? According to a new study looking at...

Experts Concerned AI Is Going to Start a Nuclear W...

Artificial intelligence-powered conflict simulations have, according to the experts that use them to plan for potential wartime sc...

BoG suspends remittance licences of Flutterwave, C...

The Bank of Ghana has suspended remittance services of eight fintech firms, including Flutterwave and Tap Tap Send, for breaching ...

MTN eyes Telkom SA in renewed merger talks

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss MTN's renewed merger talks with Telkom SA, Telecel's plan to absorb AirtelTigo, and Bolt's VAT bat...

Kenyan fintech Raise shuts down, migrates users to...

Kenyan fintech Raise is shutting down after failing to scale in venture capital. Users will be migrated to Carta, and CEO Marvin C...

MultiChoice agrees to cut DStv prices in Ghana

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss MultiChoice's agreement to lower DStv prices in Ghana, how this startup turns food into medicine, ...

A doctor’s formula for being a wife, mum, and star...

This edition of After Hours explores how Dr Chibuzor Tochukwu juggles motherhood, marriage, and entrepreneurship — from launching ...

Lenovo Unveils Smart Motion Laptop Stand That Move...

Lenovo Unveils Smart Motion Laptop Stand That Moves With You at IFA 2025 Lenovo is bringing a futuristic twist to laptop ergonomic...

ModernFi Raises $30 Million Series B to Expand Dep...

ModernFi Raises $30 Million Series B to Expand Deposit Management Technology New York-based fintech ModernFi has raised $30 millio...

Timekettle Launches W4 AI Interpreter Earbuds

Timekettle Launches W4 AI Interpreter Earbuds Timekettle has introduced its latest innovation in translation technology: the W4 AI...

How to Check if Your Phone Supports 5G in Nigeria

How to Check if Your Phone Supports 5G in Nigeria 5G is the latest generation of mobile network technology, offering faster intern...