Category: Science/Technology

Pilots test first-of-its-kind cockpit alert system...

Honeywell Aerospace engineers developed a "surface alert system" that gives pilots two aural warnings when they are 15 and 30 seco...

Anonymous researcher exposes politicians' hidden S...

Anonymous researcher has scraped public Spotify accounts of politicians and celebrities, highlighting major privacy risks in defau...

In today's edition: Kenya’s eBee lays off staff || GTCO invests $236 million into GTBank || FAAN, Pastack launch tap-to-pay cards ...

Kenyan bank staff will no longer enjoy cheaper loa...

The regulator stated that only foreign-currency-denominated and fixed-rate loans will be exempt from the new formula, which is exp...

How SIM card manufacturer CardCentre grew to ₦4.9b...

For much of its history, the 21-year-old CardCentre was best known for supplying payment cards to banks nationwide. But in 2021, s...

TechCrunch Mobility: A new speed bump for EV owner...

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.

How to Clean a TV Screen or Computer Monitor

Put away those caustic wipes! Here’s how to clean your computer monitor.

Best Handheld Fan and Wearable Fan (2025), Tested ...

Whether you’re at a festival, tennis match, or wedding, these hand fans and wearable cooling devices will make the heat way more b...

Key Pixel Settings to Change on Your Google Phone

Some of the best reasons to use a Pixel phone are turned off by default. Follow these steps to get the most out of your device.

How to Set Up Your New Android Phone (2025)

Welcome to your shiny new Google-powered mobile device. It will be up and ready in no time with these handy tips.

The 71 Best Deals From REI’s 2025 Labor Day Sale

Shop the best deals on WIRED-tested outdoor gear from REI, Nemo, MSR, Coleman, Fjällräven, and more during REI’s Labor Day sale....

Survey Finds That Self-Driving Is Actively Chasing...

Tesla's misleading-named "full-self driving" (FSD) feature used to be one of the Elon Musk-owned electric carmaker's biggest selli...

Woman Goes to Get Brazilian Wax, Alarmed to Notice...

Advocates have long contended that so-called "smart glasses," which records whatever the wearer sees when turned on, will pose ser...

A Single Typo in Your Medical Records Can Make You...

A single typo, formatting error, or slang word makes an AI more likely to tell a patient they're not sick or don't need to seek me...

J. Crew Is in Hot Water After Its “Vintage” Ad Tur...

AI Americana The American clothing brand J. Crew is under fire after it was revealed that the company used AI to guzzle up its own...

Scientists Have Figured Which Types of People Are ...

In the nearly 13 years since Tinder launched, the dating app has been everything from a straight alternative to Grindr and a sexua...

There’s one thing that Apple must fix in the next ...

Apple’s Studio Display needs a refresh rate update. With a new model coming soon, I’m hoping for progress.

NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, Septembe...

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

AI impersonation scams are sky-rocketing in 2025, ...

AI-driven impersonation scams have surged in 2025. Learn how cyber criminals are mimicking voices and faces, and how experts recom...

Rumored OnePlus 15 specs, design, and colors show ...

We have some key specs and some unofficial renders for the next flagship phone made by OnePlus.

These battery-free sleep earbuds could be a real g...

A startup from the UK claims that its new sleep earbuds are a comfortable way to listen to your favorite music or white noise whil...

How is artificial intelligence affecting job searc...

Artificial intelligence has already become a disruptor in the labor market, as job postings declined over the past year by 6.7 per...

There are 32 different ways AI can go rogue, scien...

New research has created the first comprehensive effort to categorize all the ways AI can go wrong, with many of those behaviors r...

The world's first view of Earth from the moon, tak...

On Aug. 23, 1966, NASA's Lunar Orbiter 1 sent back the first photo of Earth from the moon. It showed a grainy crescent Earth that ...

Which animal has the best hearing?

Ranking who has the best ears in the animal kingdom is a tough task, but some animals push the limits of hearing far beyond what h...

'Strange' tomb in Peru holds skeletons of people w...

Human sacrifices dating back around 2,300 years have been found near an ancient temple in Peru.

The full 'Corn Moon' rises this week — bringing a ...

The Northern Hemisphere's final full moon will be totally eclipsed in some parts of the world. Here's how to see September's full ...

Mary Kay's iconic pink Cadillac shifts to fully el...

The iconic Mary Kay pink Cadillac goes electric with the Cadillac Optiq, available only to the company's top 1% of sales force per...

Fox News AI Newsletter: Fighter pilots take direct...

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

Farmers Insurance data breach exposes 1.1M America...

Farmers Insurance confirms data breach affecting over 1.1 million customers nationwide, exposing customer info including addresses...

Kenya’s eBee lays off employees across all departm...

eBee Africa, the Kenyan mobility startup, laid off most of its roughly 50 employees across all departments in early 2025 and scale...

GTCO injects ₦365.9 billion into GTBank to meet ne...

GTCO’s injection ensures GTBank retains its international licence while positioning it to expand lending, grow its branch network,...

South Africans can now shop for home loans online

They join a growing list of South Africans turning to online platforms like MTN, EasyEquities, and BetterBond to secure home finan...

Busha, SEC partner to launch crypto course for fin...

The programme, “Digital Assets Innovation, Industry, Regulation and Compliance (DAIIRC),” will target regulators and enforcement p...

Digital Nomads: A superbike accident was the break...

A near-fatal superbike crash in Osogbo pushed Oluwaleke Fakorede to leave Nigeria. Now the GoWagr CTO is rebuilding abroad, but th...

The fall of EV startup Fisker: A comprehensive tim...

Here is a timeline of the events that led fledgling automaker Fisker to file for bankruptcy.

I’m really impressed with this $400 portable proje...

Projectors have come a long way and this portable one from Lumi offers impressive features, like Google TV and an obstacle avoidan...

Cracks are forming in Meta’s partnership with Scal...

Two months after making a $14.3B investment in Scale AI, Meta is relying heavily on its competitors to train next generation AI mo...

Nvidia says two mystery customers accounted for 39...

Nearly 40% of Nvidia’s second quarter revenue came from just two companies, identified in a filing as "Customer A" and "Customer B...

Taco Bell is having second thoughts about relying ...

Taco Bell has apparently rolled out voice AI-powered ordering at more than 500 drive-throughs, leading to unflattering viral momen...

Ride1Up TrailRush Electric Mountain Bike Review: Q...

Quality build and a smooth, quiet trail ride set this budget e-mountain bike apart.

13 Best Android Phones of 2025, Tested and Reviewe...

Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even ...

How to Back Up Your Android Phone (2025)

Do your future self a favor and back up all your precious photos, messages, and files before disaster strikes.

Your Body Ages Faster Because of Extreme Heat

A study reveals that extreme heat accelerates biological aging even more than smoking or drinking.

The 59 Best Deals From REI’s 2025 Labor Day Sale

Shop the best deals on WIRED-tested outdoor gear from REI, Nemo, MSR, Coleman, Fjällräven, and more during REI’s Labor Day sale....

ChatGPT gave instructions on how to bomb arenas, m...

The AI chatbot also detailed how to weaponize anthrax and manufacture two types of illegal drugs during the disturbing experiments...

How ChatGPT fueled delusional man who killed mom, ...

Stein-Erik Soelberg, 56, had confided his darkest suspicions to OpenAI's popular bot, which he nicknamed "Bobby," before the shock...

Charlie Ergen, Elon Musk and Trump gearing up for ...

Sources say Trump's FCC chief as been urging the billionaire Ergen to do something with his valuable spectrum and Musk could be a ...

Tesla asks court to throw out damages awarded in d...

Tesla was asked in federal court on Friday to dismiss massive damages awarded to a 22-year-old student who was flung through the a...

Meta created flirty chatbots using likeness of Tay...

All of the virtual celebrities have been shared on Meta’s Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp platforms.

Top Elon Musk Acolyte Running Large MDMA Empire

Since its initial synthesis by the German pharmaceutical company Merck in 1912, the drug 3,4-methylenedioxy-methylamphetamine, whi...

Scientists Say They May Have Just Figured Out the ...

How did the building blocks of life come together to spawn the first organisms? Scientists just got a major clue. In a new study p...

New Paper Finds Evidence That AI Is Already Killin...

If you're struggling to sort the AI hype from reality, you're not alone. The seemingly breakneck pace of AI development makes it t...

There's Something Bizarre About When GPT-5 Writes ...

Amid its many letdowns, OpenAI's latest large language model (LLM), the overhyped and under-delivering GPT-5, appears to be spitti...

As Ocean Water Gets Worse, Sharks' Teeth Start to ...

Sharks have been on this planet for more than 400 million years. They're older than trees, the North Star, and even the rings of S...

NCC fast-tracks telecom cybersecurity rules to cou...

Nigeria’s telecom regulator, NCC, is racing to implement a cybersecurity framework by 2026 to counter rising threats and protect t...

Somalia launches e-visa platform to ease business ...

Somalia has introduced an online visa system, allowing foreign nationals to apply digitally as part of efforts to simplify travel ...

6 best Zabbix alternatives for network monitoring ...

Zabbix is powerful, but its learning curve and manual upkeep can be a lot. I tested six top alternatives to find solutions that ar...

5 best Adobe Lightroom alternatives for photo edit...

HesGoal mirrors are a risk. I tested six official sports streaming alternatives—from BBC iPlayer to Servus TV—that offer safe, rel...

I tested the 6 best HesGoal alternatives for live ...

HesGoal mirrors are a risk. I tested six official sports streaming alternatives—from BBC iPlayer to Servus TV—that offer safe, rel...

Nollywood Producers Get Digital Boost as YouTube H...

Nollywood Producers Get Digital Boost as YouTube Hosts TV/Film Workshop in Lagos Nigerian TV and film producers gathered in Lagos ...

Zoho Launches Zia LLM, and Expands AI Suite with A...

Zoho Launches Zia LLM, and Expands AI Suite with Agents and Studio Tools Zoho, a global technology company announced the launch of...

Google Phone App Adds Custom “Calling Cards” and N...

Google Phone App Adds Custom “Calling Cards” and New Voicemail Feature Google is introducing Calling Cards to its Phone app, givin...

Microsoft Launches MAI-Voice-1 and MAI-1-Preview, ...

Microsoft Launches MAI-Voice-1 and MAI-1-Preview, Its First In-House AI Models Microsoft’s AI division has introduced its first ho...

How to See All Devices Logged Into Your Google Acc...

How to See All Devices Logged Into Your Google Account Managing your Google account security is important, especially if you use i...

How to rack up points and miles for travel

The world of miles and points doesn't have to be overwhelming. Learn all of the best ways to be strategic and save big.

Court clerk imposters target people with fake jury...

People have been receiving calls from scammers saying that they’ve missed jury duty and there’s a warrant out for their arrest....

TransUnion breach exposed personal data of 4.4 mil...

The TransUnion breach compromised the personal data of 4.4 million Americans, raising fresh concerns over credit bureau security.

NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1...

Looking for Wordle hints? I can help. Plus get the answers to Wordle today and yesterday.

This creative concept reinvents the 1.44MB floppy ...

This creative concept transforms the 1.44MB floppy disk into modern packaging, protecting today’s terabyte SD cards with a playful...

Got no signal? This devious cyberattack can downgr...

Researchers uncover SNI5GECT, a toolkit exploiting unencrypted 5G pre-authentication.

'Going to sell like hotcakes': First reviews of Nv...

First reviews are in of Nvidia's Jetson Thor, a Blackwell-powered chip claiming major AI gains, and they say it's a hit.

Fresh leaks hint at what to expect from the Galaxy...

There's another Samsung launch event happening on Thursday, and we've got more leaks to talk about.

"Punk rocker" dinosaur had long spikes, newly disc...

"Spicomellus is one of the strangest dinosaurs that we've ever discovered," the project's leader said.

From insight to implementation: Bridging the gap b...

Ayo Nafiu Adisa is a Senior Systems Analyst Change, they say, is inevitable. The world is changing daily,…

See the 9 banks that have fully met the new CBN mi...

In line with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) new capital base policy, commercial banks have been deploying…

Top 5 best chill games for PC to relax

After a long day at work (or even for your upcoming holiday break), you need something to help…

Bolt adopts inDrive’s ‘fastest finger’ model, to s...

As the battle for market share of the Nigerian e-hailing space intensifies, Bolt appears to be borrowing a…

Social media roundup: 100k passport, #BBNaija’s Zi...

Another week, another social media roundup and sure, netizens never disappoint. They’re like those school gyrators who show…

Roqqu is the latest Nigerian crypto startup to lis...

Nigerian crypto startup Roqqu has joined Busha and Quidax to list cNGN, the country's first stablecoin to receive SEC's regulatory...

A new pair of Powerbeats.

Apple just released a video teasing the Powerbeats Fit, and they look a bit like the Beats Fit Pro launched in 2021. The video doe...

This liquid-cooled projector promises an incredibl...

The Dangbei S7 Ultra Max seems to be getting a global launch next week.

DOGE Operatives Are Joining Donald Trump’s New Nat...

Many proposed NDS projects were already in the works from federal workers who were let go earlier this year. Now, DOGE is getting ...

Dyson Promo Codes: 20% Off | September 2025

Get 20% off with a Dyson coupon code, plus save up to $200 on vacuums, Airwraps, and more.

The Internet Revolutionized Porn. Age Verification...

Platforms like Pornhub and OnlyFans have given porn stars more autonomy. But sweeping age-check laws are already impacting their b...

DJI Mic 3 Review: The Best Wireless Mic Gets Bette...

DJI’s latest wireless mic combines the best of its predecessors into one compelling package.

How Much Melatonin Should You Be Taking? (2025)

Many people rely on the sleep aid melatonin to help them get a more restful night’s sleep. But is it safe? And how much is too muc...

Mark Zuckerberg pressed Trump on digital taxes bef...

Trump's administration is considering imposing sanctions on the EU or member state officials responsible for the Digital Services ...

The future of trash collection: Self-driving cans ...

The humble garbage run is getting a high-tech overhaul.

ChatGPT admits bot safety measures may weaken in l...

"These are not AI for good, these are AI for profit,” a source said of chatbots used by kids and teens for therapy, friendship and...

Best Buy maintains annual forecast on tariff worri...

While Best Buy posted quarterly results that topped initial estimates, its annual sales and profit forecasts stayed put.

Family sues Tesla after Cybertruck owner dies in 5...

Michael Sheehan, 47, bought the pickup in April 2024. Just 102 days later, the truck veered off-road, slammed into a culvert, and ...

People Are Furious That OpenAI Is Reporting ChatGP...

Earlier this week, OpenAI admitted, in an addendum buried in the middle of a lengthy blog post about ChatGPT's propensity for seve...

Google's AI Is Committing a Unique Evil: Giving Ga...

Back in the day, getting fooled by a fake cheat code from word of mouth or early web forums was almost a rite of passage for gamer...

Elizabeth Holmes Suddenly Starts Tweeting Again......

Convicted fraudster Elizabeth Holmes is still in prison — but she's back online, in the weirdest way imaginable. As it stands, the...

Scientists Say Black Holes Could Form Inside Plane...

New fear unlocked: spontaneous black hole combustion implosion. New research predicts that planets may be able to accumulate enoug...

CDC Official Quits in Spectacular Fashion

Public health official Dr. Demetre Daskalakis resigned from his high-profile position at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) yes...

6 best my Flixer alternatives for free movie strea...

MyFlixer's frequent ads and site issues made me find better streaming options. Here are the 6 best alternatives for free films, wi...

Lovable vs Bolt vs V0 (2025) – my honest review of...

I tested three vibe coding tools—Lovable, Bolt, and v0—to see which builds the best apps from natural language. Here's a review of...

South Africa’s payments processor, BankservAfrica,...

BankservAfrica has rebranded to PayInc SA, marking its shift from legacy systems to a digital-first, fintech-style payments platfo...