Category: Science/Technology

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...

Lagos Hosts GITEX Nigeria 2025: Forging the Rise o...

Lagos Hosts GITEX Nigeria 2025: Forging the Rise of Digital Nigeria On September 3–4, 2025, the Eko Hotel Convention Centre in Lag...

New AI apps help rental drivers avoid fake damage ...

Drivers use AI apps like Proofr to fight back against unfair rental car damage charges with digital proof that can save thousands.

How safe is it to play free game apps

Free mobile games pose privacy & security risks; stay safe with strong passwords, VPNs, and careful app management.

Get faster Wi-Fi with these 10 simple home fixes

Speed up your Wi-Fi with easy tips. Boost signal, reduce interference, and get a faster, more reliable connection at home.

Notorious people search site returns after massive...

National Public Data is back after exposing 3 billion records. See what it means for your privacy and how to remove your informati...

Protect your privacy at hotels with these tips

Worried about hidden cameras in hotels? Learn how to protect your privacy and stay safe with these proven hotel security tips.

NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, Sep...

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzle...

Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, September 9...

Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.

Windows 11 is getting these two nifty AI upgrades ...

More AI is coming to Windows 11, and Copilot+ PC owners will likely appreciate improved voice dictation and webcam powers.

How to watch Tony & Ziva season 1 – stream the NCI...

On the run across Europe, like in the old days Tiva are trying and failing to keep it professional. Here's how to watch Tony & Ziv...

NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, Septemb...

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

Anthropic to pay $1.5 billion to settle authors' c...

Book authors will receive about $3,000 each after alleging that Anthropic had used pirated copies of their works to train its chat...

How some U.S. schools are disconnecting students f...

This school year, more states are moving to limit cell phones in the classroom. It's happening as new data reveals that ⅔ of Ameri...

AI and Digital Tools Transforming Forex and Commod...

A full-fledged revolution in the trading industry is underway in Africa due to the tremendous spread of artificial…

33 African startups raised $93 million in August l...

Venture funding into African startups witnessed a drastic decline in August 2025 as startups across the continent raised…

inDrive is launching a super-app for frontier mark...

Ride-hailing unicorn inDrive is making its boldest move yet. The company is rolling out a super-app strategy focused…

REDMI 15C: The must-have Xiaomi smartphone this Se...

As Nigerians step into the vibrant month of September, Xiaomi is proud to spotlight the REDMI 15C as…

NYSC Registration: Confirmation link stalls with f...

Prospective Corp Members (PCMs) are currently facing issues receiving confirmation links via their email accounts for the NYSC…

007 First Light has an official release date and y...

IO Interactive has announced that 007 First Light will officially launch on March 27, 2026, for PC,PS5,Xbox Series X, andXbox Seri...

M&S hackers claim to be behind Jaguar Land Rover c...

Notorious hacking group is cracking jokes and taunting Jaguar Land Rover on Telegram.

James Gunn has revealed the official title for his...

DCU co-chief James Gunn has unveiled the first big details about his next Superman movie.

South Park season 27 episode 4’s takedown of Trump...

South Park season 27 episode 4's main target was Trump's tariffs, but that didn't stop a ridiculous trend from sneaking in too.

‘We did not chase clicks, we build trust’ - How Hu...

Hubspot’s new framework for AI powered marketing.

Porsche beats Tesla to wireless inductive charging...

Porsche unveils 11kW wireless inductive charging technology in upcoming Cayenne Electric.

The best VPN for school Wi-Fi

A VPN can help you access educational content all over the world. We look at some of the best choices.

Madrid’s Orbital Paradigm aims to prove a cheaper ...

Orbital Paradigm is moving fast and cheap to industrialize low Earth orbit.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Series and Galaxy S25 FE: S...

The company unpacked two new flagship Android tablets at IFA 2025, alongside a fifth entry in the Galaxy S25 series.

Is Congestion Pricing Working? The MTA’s Revamped ...

For the United States’ largest transit agency, the debut of a controversial Manhattan vehicle toll came at a convenient time. Chec...

Home Affairs taps TymeBank for digital rollout

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Home Affairs partnering with TymeBank for a digital rollout, how Nollywood keeps Nigerians glued t...

Nollywood meets new media: Why Nigeria’s skit make...

Nigerian skit makers are increasingly featuring Nollywood stars in their skits, from veterans like Kanayo O. Kanayo to younger act...

The iPhone Fold could be the first iPhone with a t...

The iPhone Fold will reportedly have a 24MP under-display camera, which could mean there's no notch or cut-out in the screen.

I tried Netflix’s new Moments feature and loved it...

Netflix’s new Moments feature is great, but could lead to more spoilers than ever landing on your social feeds.

Download Hollow Knight: Silksong ahead of release ...

You can pre-load Hollow Knight: Silksong on Xbox now.

The latest iPhone 17 Pro leak points to a brighter...

We've got another iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max leak to pick over, and this one is all about screens and battery life.

Tesco sues Broadcom over apparent breach of contra...

Tesco is the latest firm to complain about Broadcom’s termination of perpetual VMware licenses.

PodFest Naija to Convene Creators, Storytellers, P...

PodFest Naija – A Festival of Stories – is set to bring together Nigeria’s most influential creators, policymakers,…

Loan apps: FCCPC begins enforcement of regulations...

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has commenced the enforcement of the Digital, Electronic, Onlin...

Building from 5: How Ajoke Akinlabi steered Nugi T...

There’s a quiet kind of resilience that shows up in companies born in difficult times, the sort that…

Bolt appeals court ruling authorising FIRS to tax ...

E-mobility company Bolt has filed an appeal at the Lagos Court of Appeal to challenge a High Court…

Beyond caller ID Truecaller now lets you know why ...

Caller ID company Truecaller has expanded its service beyond just caller identification as it is now helping users…

Iconic winged lion statue in Venice may actually b...

A new study of the trace amounts of lead in Venice's famous winged lion statue suggests that its metal originated in China — and M...

James Webb telescope discovers 'exceptionally rare...

Near-infrared images from the James Webb Space Telescope revealed five early universe galaxies merging within a large halo.

Who will see the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse ...

The full moon on Sept. 7, 2025 will be a "blood moon" total lunar eclipse. Here's who will see the longest total lunar eclipse sin...

In today's edition: OurPass: pivots, frozen deposits, and a second act || Sterling Bank: 2 billion transactions done on SEABaaS ||...

In today's edition: Nigeria’s AI research scheme || Kenya exempts fintechs from VAT || FCCPC fines for rogue digital lenders || Sh...

Tanzania’s NALA enters Kenya with Equity Bank, Pes...

The deal allows NALA, which provides cross-border payment services for consumers and businesses, to route diaspora transfers throu...

Apple’s Siri upgrade could reportedly be powered b...

An AI Siri is in the works and it could be running Gemini under the hood.

xAI’s CFO is the latest executive to leave Elon Mu...

While at xAI, Mike Liberatore helped orchestrate the company's $5 billion debt raise, alongside another $5 billion in equity — alm...

FirstClub bucks India’s speed obsession, quickly t...

FirstClub has raised $23 million in a Series A round co-led by Accel and RTP Global to expand its premium quick commerce platform.

Mistral, the French AI giant, is reportedly on the...

The two-year-old OpenAI rival, founded by former DeepMind and Meta researchers, develops open source language models and Le Chat, ...

Scale AI is suing a former employee and rival Merc...

Scale is clearly concerned enough about the threat of Mercor, and the poaching of one of its employees, to pursue legal action.

How 'Hollow Knight: Silksong' Fans Turned Waiting ...

Since 2019, fans have eagerly awaited Team Cherry’s next game, which is out this week. In the meantime, they got creative.

Paramount Plus Coupon Codes and Deals: Up to 50% O...

Save on streaming with the latest Paramount+ promo codes and deals, including 50% off subscriptions, free trials, and more.

Automated Sextortion Spyware Takes Webcam Pics of ...

A new specimen of “infostealer” malware offers a disturbing feature: It monitors a target's browser for NSFW content, then takes s...

This Blood Thinner Is More Effective Than Aspirin ...

Aspirin is commonly prescribed to patients with coronary artery disease to prevent heart attacks and strokes, but a new analysis h...

LegalZoom Promo Codes and Deals: 20% Off Services

Save on top services at LegalZoom, like LLC registration, incorporation, estate plans, and more with coupons and deals from WIRED.

CFO of Elon Musk’s xAI leaves company after a few ...

The chief financial officer of Elon Musk’s xAI reportedly left the company after just a few months in the role – the latest in a s...

Google must pay $425 million in class action lawsu...

A federal jury ruled Google must pay $425 million for invading users' privacy by continuing to collect data for millions of users ...

Doing this on the toilet raises your risk of hemor...

Total bum-mer!

Alleged video of Apple iPhone 17 is leaked online ...

Leaked video shows what looks like an iPhone 17 Pro Max with a hulking camera bar stretching across the entire top of the phone.

Tesla Just Published a New "Master Plan" and Um, H...

Elon Musk's Tesla has revealed its new "master plan" — and it's so chockfull of meaningless corporate buzzwords, we can't help but...

Mysterious Object Headed Toward Mars

Blind Date Earlier this year, astronomers spotted a mysterious interstellar visitor, widely believed to be a comet, screaming thro...

The Tech Industry Has a Dirty Secret: The More Peo...

Researchers have found that trust in artificial intelligence falls among those who are more AI literate — a damning revelation tha...

White House Orders Government Workers to Deploy El...

When Elon Musk's Grok AI had a Nazi meltdown the other month and started calling itself "MechaHitler," the General Services Admini...

A Strange Conspiracy Theory Is Reportedly Spreadin...

Paranoia is as natural to Silicon Valley as lip fillers are to Los Angeles. In the Bay Area, you can't throw a rock without hittin...

Mediatek's crucial role in building the Nvidia GB1...

GB10 presentation highlights how industry-standard interfaces enable Nvidia GPUs and Mediatek CPUs to work seamlessly together.

Why the US government is taking a stake in Intel

The U.S. government's recent stake in Intel comes after a long period of floundering at the company's foundry business.

Roblox expands use of age-estimation tech and intr...

Roblox says it's expanding its use of age-estimation technology and entering a partnership with the IARC to standardize its game r...

Orchard Robotics, founded by a Thiel fellow Cornel...

The startup uses truck-mounted cameras to collect and analyze data about crop health.

Google’s NotebookLM now lets you customize the ton...

When generating an Audio Overview, users can now choose whether they want their AI podcasts to be formatted like a "Deep Dive," "B...

Don’t use your home Wi-Fi before fixing these secu...

From changing your router to updating default settings, protecting your Wi-Fi doesn’t take much effort. Here’s how you can lock it...

This lesser-known retailer just quietly dropped th...

My favorite gaming laptop deal right now? It's this Asus with an RTX 4060 for just $649 at Staples.

Lenovo isn't done with Valve just yet – leaked Leg...

Lenovo is pushing its collaboration with Valve further, with SteamOS seemingly available on Legion Go 2 variants, based on leaked ...

Younger business owners are turning to AI for busi...

Younger business owners are more likely to get their business advice from ChatGPT or TikTok.

KrosAI is building for Africans without smartphone...

KrosAI is building AI voice tools for Africans without smartphones by bringing healthcare, banking, and real-time info through pho...

Roblox expands use of age estimation tech and intr...

Roblox says it's expanding its use of age estimation technology and entering a partnership with the International Age Rating Coali...

Instagram is finally launching an iPad app

Instagram is finally launching an iPad app after years of users asking the company to make one.

Best Action Cameras (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Gearing up to shred the slopes or dive into the seas? These photography tools are made for danger.

How to Switch From iPhone to Android (2025)

If you’re leaving Apple behind to try Google’s Pixel, a Samsung Galaxy, or another Android phone, this guide covers all your bases...

The Instagram iPad App Is Finally Here

Now you can doomscroll on a bigger screen.

How Disinformation About the Minnesota Shooting Sp...

Under Elon Musk’s leadership, X has become the perfect platform to supercharge the spread of dangerous disinformation during break...

Best Smokeless Firepits (2025), Tested for Fun and...

These burning rings of fire (but less smoke) will make your patio a party, and your jacket less smelly.

Alphabet shares soar 8% after Google gets favorabl...

The stock popped 6% in premarket trading, adding tens of billions in market value within hours.

Woman Gets Off Birth Control Because Influencers T...

On TikTok and Instagram, a chorus of young influencers are advising women in their age bracket to ditch their hormonal birth contr...

Shein Caught Using CEO Killer Luigi Mangione as a ...

In the roughly eight years since it burst onto the global e-commerce scene, the uber-cheap fast fashion marketplace Shein has been...

Hot Mic Catches Putin and Xi Discussing Plans to T...

Russian president Vladimir Putin was caught chatting with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, discussing organ transplants, and h...

Activists Are Using AI to Identify Masked ICE Agen...

A Netherlands-based immigration activist named Dominick Skinner is using AI and facial recognition to reveal the identities of mas...

 Beautiful. AI vs. Gamma (2025): Which AI presenta...

I put Beautiful.ai and Gamma to the test to see which AI presentation tool performs better. My review covers everything from onboa...

Pesapal secures crucial VAT exemption in Kenya

Pesapal has won a VAT exemption case in Kenya, a move that sets a major legal precedent for fintechs and limits KRA’s scope in tax...

 6 best Pixverse AI alternatives tested (2025 resu...

Pixverse AI is a popular AI video generator, but is it the best? This comprehensive review compares it to top alternatives like Ru...

8 best Legal Kinox alternatives (2025) for free st...

Ditch illegal streaming sites like Kinox. I've tested 8 safe and legal alternatives for free movies and shows, from Tubi to The Ro...

I still use an iPhone 12, but if the iPhone 17 get...

I've not been tempted to upgrade in a long time, but maybe the iPhone 17 is the phone to force my hand.

Snap up the brilliant Sonos Ray for a record-low p...

The Sonos Ray plummets to $179 at Best Buy

Largest US credit union leaked potentially sensiti...

Navy Federal Credit Union kept an unprotected backup on the open internet, leaking all sorts of sensitive information.

NFL football is back – watch your favorite team on...

Thursday night football is back, and if you're looking for a brand-new TV, Best Buy is slashing prices on big-screen displays, fea...

At long last, Instagram finally gets around to lau...

Instagram for the iPad has been a long time coming, but the wait is over – and there's a new tab to explore.

Culture meets technology: E1 Series CEO Rodi Basso...

Lagos, renowned for its water bodies that have earned it the tag: city of aquatic splendour, will put…

Stablecoins transactions surge 92% to hit $3 trill...

The stablecoin market has set a new record. In August, stablecoin transaction volume soared by 92%, reaching an…

How payment switches power cashless transactions i...

When you pay for suya with your card at 11 p.m. in Lagos and the POS machine chirps…

Lagos Blue Line records 5 million riders in 2 year...

The Lagos Blue Line has transported more than five million passengers since it began commercial operations in September…

'We completely freaked out': Orcas are attacking b...

Iberian orcas have damaged several boats off the coast of Spain in recent weeks, leaving authorities scrambling to rescue stranded...

Diagnostic dilemma: Woman's severe knee pain revea...

A woman went to the hospital for severe joint pain in her knees, and an X-ray showed hundreds of strands of gold thread.

Beginner's guide to macro photography

Learn the basics of macro photography — from gear to settings, and lighting to finding subjects responsibly.