Category: Science/Technology

Doctors Suggest 'Raw-Dogging' Your Flight Is Bad F...

We regret to inform you there's another semi-ironic and probably dangerous TikTok trend that's taking the internet by storm: "raw-...

High Court denies motion to reverse billions of na...

A federal High Court in Abuja has rejected a motion by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) seeking to compel about 12 financial ...

GTBank hack could be a combination of problems

GTBank issue could be a combination of problems. One expert who spoke to Techpoint Africa, said that it is unlikely that the com...

Telcos in Nigeria are under pressure

The African tech space has been buzzing this week. Today's episode of the Techpoint Africa Podcast features very profound discussi...

Mobius Motors: From shutdown to buyout

Today on TechpointDigest, we discuss Mobius Motors buyout, GTBank’s hack, and a court denying a request to reverse funds from Flut...

Diaspora dollars: How Africa's diaspora can fuel s...

The 2024 Olympics came to an end last week, and while I hardly followed it, there's a sub-plot that provides some food for thought...

Organizers Unveil Agenda for the 9th Nigeria Innov...

Organizers Unveil Agenda for the 9th Nigeria Innovation Summit InnovationHub Africa, the organisers of the prestigious Nigeria Inn...

Dr. Bosun Tijani Appointed to UNITAR Board of Trus...

Dr. Bosun Tijani Appointed to UNITAR Board of Trustees In a landmark achievement for Nigeria, Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Co...

Silicon Valley Trailblazer and Former YouTube CEO ...

Silicon Valley Trailblazer and Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki Passes Away at 56 Silicon Valley and the global tech community mo...

Telegram Rolls Out New Features To Enhance Earning...

Telegram Rolls Out New Features To Enhance Earnings Telegram announced on Wednesday that it is adding new features on it’s platfor...

 What Really Happened to GTBank’s Website

 What Really Happened to GTBank’s Website Recently, GTBank’s website was offline from Tuesday night until the early hours of Thurs...

Don’t fall prey to this election season’s crafties...

4 common election scams and important tips to protect yourself while participating in the democratic process.

Speed up your hotspot with these tips to significa...

Improve slow hotspot speeds by enhancing cell signal, using 5G, updating devices, and managing data and settings efficiently.

Could these exoskeleton “powered pants” make outdo...

Skip and Arc'teryx have developed the MO/GO pant, a high-tech exoskeleton that boosts leg strength by 40% to reduce fatigue during...

Crossword: Friday, August 16, 2024

Travel back in time with clues about vintage tech like floppy disks, early mobile phones, and classic computer games.

BMW reveals all-new, 717bhp hybrid M5 Touring– and...

BMW's all-new M5 Touring offers supercar-baiting performance with a huge dose of practicality. Now you can have your high-performa...

Half the population of this entire country may hav...

The home addresses and financial details of 10 million Chileans affected in massive data leak

This AI ghost of the past might be your guide thro...

OpenAI provides an AI character from the 1920s as a guide for an exhibit at the Met in New York.

Crypto-linked cybercrime saw another record year a...

Ransomware operators have earned more money in 2024 compared to last year as scam possibilites grow.

I used to think AI was creepy, but these Google AI...

Google's AI will help people be more productive, but the productivity it offers replaces important human experience.

Joro spiders seem to know how to stay chill in big...

Joro spiders have hearts that are able to withstand the loud and bustling noises of big cities​, according to a study published on...

An attorney bought HarrisWalz.com for $10 in 2020....

Domain-name investor Jeremy Green Eche — who buys up unclaimed web addresses as a hobby — compared the sale to "hitting the jackpo...

Tablet use linked to angry outbursts among todders...

Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds.

Iran launched cyberattack on U.S. political campai...

Iran has launched a sweeping, months-long cyberattack targeting both the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns, accordi...

Here's how to freeze your credit after Social Secu...

Should I freeze my credit? Here's what experts say, and how to stop bad actors from accessing your file.

InDrive blames GPS glitches and passenger network ...

InDrive said its system is designed to protect drivers by allowing them to avoid unfair trips The post InDrive blames GPS glitches...

Why Cybersecurity is an invaluable investment for ...

Written by Ugi Augustine Ugi The post Why Cybersecurity is an invaluable investment for technology enterprises first appeared on T...

Inflation eases, hope rises…

powered by Advanced iFrame. Get the Pro version on CodeCanyon.The post Inflation eases, hope rises… first appeared on Technext.

54 Collectives Andrew Obuoforibo talks rebranding ...

54 Collective, offers equity and non-dilutive capital up to a total of $500,000, enabling founders to scale their ventures across ...

Mastercard collaborates with Scale to accelerate d...

Mastercard has partnered with Scale, an issuer orchestration partner, to accelerate market deployment for fintech companies across...

Earth’s days were once 2 hours longer — and that m...

The moon was once thousands of miles farther away than it is now, and Earth's days were 2.2 hours longer, a new study finds.

CRISPR could be used to treat UTIs, early trial hi...

Scientists are testing a "genetically enhanced bacteriophage cocktail" as a treatment for urinary tract infections.

Sweden reports 1st case of deadlier mpox outside A...

Following the WHO's declaration that the mpox outbreak in Africa is a global health emergency, Sweden reported its first case of a...

Pompeii victims died in 'extreme agony,' 2 newfoun...

Archaeologists have found the skeletons of a man and a woman, along with their valuables, in a room in Pompeii.

'Golden spike' showing the moment Earth turned int...

Geological evidence of the transition when Earth was plunged into a planetary-wide deep-freeze discovered in ancient Scottish rock...

Mars study suggests ocean's amount of water could ...

A new study suggests there could be water miles under the dusty surface of Mars, with enough water to fill a global-sized ocean a ...

2.7 billion records leaked in massive US data brea...

More than 2.7 billion U.S. personal records, including Social Security numbers, were leaked on a hacking forum. Kurt “CyberGuy" Kn...

Speed up your hot spot with these tips to signific...

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson talks about how to improve slow hot spot speeds by boosting the signal, using 5G, updating de...

Fox News AI Newsletter: Meet Vayu's new street-sma...

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

Watch out: Biggest data breaches of 2024, so far

A National Public Data data breech exposed 2.9 billion people's data, 2024 has been the year of major cybercrimes that have left A...

Could these exoskeleton 'powered pants' make outdo...

The MO/GO high-tech exoskeleton, disguised as rugged hiking pants, can boost leg strength by up to 40%, making uphill climbs a rel...

Cash App users could get payment due to $15M lawsu...

Some of Cash App’s users could have money coming their way in connection to a proposed settlement for a class action lawsuit filed...

In today’s edition: Telcos mull over reducing Nigerian investments || Ghana’s records reduced inflation 5 months in a roll || In...

Kenya’s Mobius Motors finds buyer after closure an...

Following the offer, Mobius has postponed a meeting with its creditors that was scheduled for today to allow acquisition negotiati...

GTBank website outage was likely caused by a delay...

Those comments suggest that GTBank forgot to renew ownership of its domain name. It may have presented an opportunity for unknown ...

3 new ways for NSFAS status check using ID number ...

There are multiple ways to now check your NSFAS status using your ID number in 2024. See all methods here with full details:

Nigeria’s inflation slows for the first time in 19...

Data from the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics puts July's headline inflation at 33.95%, down from 34.19% recorded in June.

A scientific mission to save the sharks

Despite increasing protection measures, these fish are among the world’s most endangered animals. New tests to detect species bein...

Cleaning up cow burps to combat global warming

New tools for lowering methane emissions from livestock are on their way

The greening of planes, trains and automobiles

We need new fuels to transport people and goods around the globe as society moves away from coal, natural gas and oil. Here’s how ...

Abracadabra! How magic can help us understand anim...

By performing tricks for birds, monkeys and other creatures, researchers hope to learn how they perceive and think about their wor...

The phageome: A hidden kingdom within your gut

Human innards are teeming with viruses that infect bacteria. What are they up to?

Pixel Watch 3 adds a life-saving ‘loss of pulse’ d...

With the introduction of the Pixel Watch 3 smartwatches, which now come in two sizes, Google is also introducing a new, potentiall...

The first post-quantum cryptography standards are ...

For many companies, this also means that now is the time to start implementing these algorithms. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights res...

UAW files federal labor charges against Trump, Mus...

The United Auto Workers union said Tuesday that it filed federal labor charges against Donald Trump and Elon Musk. The union alleg...

California AI bill SB 1047 aims to prevent AI disa...

SB 1047 has drawn the ire of Silicon Valley players large and small, including venture capitalists, big tech trade groups, researc...

Winning a Gold medal is a lot like being a VC, acc...

Kristen Faulkner astonishing Olympic success of two gold medals stems from lessons learned from her former career as a venture cap...

Extreme Fear Returns Following Most Recent Price D...

The Fear & Greed Index for Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, has plunged back into “extreme fear” territory with 25 points out ...

down to $58k after weekend sell-off By Investing.c...

Investing.com– Bitcoin price fell on Monday, extending a sell-off seen over the weekend as sentiment towards crypto markets remain...

Outsmart AI detectors with Undetectable Humanizer ...

TL;DR: Undetectable Humanizer — on sale for $39.99 — converts AI text to human-like prose, helping content creators bypass detecti...

Bitcoin, Binance, Ethereum, Solana and Ripple: The...

9h46 ▪ 6 min read ▪ by Luc Jose A. Between revolutionary announcements, technological developments, and regulatory turbulence, the...

Bitcoin drops 4% as $156.4m in liquidations hits c...

Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has dropped 4% in the last 24 hours amid $155.25 million in ...

Scientists Find New Evidence of Hobbit-Like Creatu...

Tiny Dancer On a tropical island part of Indonesia, archaeologist have uncovered a remarkable find: 700,00 year-old bone fragments...

Small Wormholes Are Boring Through the Fabric of S...

  Researchers suggest that tiny wormholes could be punching microscopic holes through the fabric of space-time, thereby driving th...

Flight Attendants in Boeing Disaster Feared Passen...

Nightmare Fuel As federal regulators wrap up their hearing into the Boeing plane door blowout debacle from earlier this year, one ...

Not your regular Millennial: 12 years, ONLY two jo...

Statistics show that Millennials only stay at their jobs for 2.8 years. It's 10 years for Boomers. Donald* is an outlier, spendin...

Dubai-based company to invest $225M in Uganda's UT...

Today on TechpointDigest, we discuss a Dubai-based company’s plan to invest $225M in Uganda's UTel, balancing work and life is rew...

Swipe Partners With Renmoney, Launch SwipeFlex

Swipe Partners With Renmoney, Launch SwipeFlex Swipe, in partnership with Renmoney, has launched SwipeFlex, a financial solution ...

Is this new electric unicycle a sidewalk terror or...

Electric unicycles such as the InMotion E20 pose safety risks due to their instability and potential hazards to pedestrians.

ADT hacked: Is your home security system really se...

Security company ADT has been hacked, and hackers obtained information, including email addresses, phone numbers, and postal addre...

Quordle today – hints and answers for Monday, Augu...

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is the real winner of ...

Have you spotted a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip at the Olympics during medal ceremonies? Here's what you need to know about the Samsung G...

NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Mond...

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...

NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram fo...

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

The role of employee awareness in preventing suppl...

Enhance employee awareness to fortify your defenses against supply chain attacks and protect sensitive data.

Horseshoe crabs: Ancient creatures who are a medic...

Correspondent Conor Knighton visits New Jersey beaches along the Delaware Bay to learn about horseshoe crabs – mysterious creature...

Astronomy enthusiasts prepare for annual Perseid m...

Excitement is building for an annual meteor shower that is expected to peak this weekend. Brian Hackney reports. (8-9-24)

Heart attacks fell dramatically during the pandemi...

Better prevention is driving down heart-attack rates in the U.S., but the sharp drops seen at the height of the pandemic were like...

Space photo of the week: Stunning sand dunes slash...

This stunning image of dune fields near Mars' north polar ice cap, taken by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, showcases the impa...

Cannabis use linked to head and neck cancer risk

A new study that looked at 20 years of medical data from millions of people found a link between cannabis use and specific cancers...

'Lord, make them die an awful death': Prisoner's d...

An archaeologist has identified the rare remains of a Roman prison in Corinth, Greece.

1st map of Antarctica's green space unveiled. Here...

1st map of Antarctica's green space unveiled. Here's what it shows.

How to get the best view of the Perseids meteor sh...

The annual Perseids meteor shower is expected to continue through September. Astronomers say it's one of the brightest and most vi...

Perseid meteor shower peaks Sunday night, potentia...

The annual Perseid meteor shower is set to peak on Sunday night into early Monday morning, giving stargazers the chance to see hun...

Fox News AI Newsletter: Actors take on 'AI fraudst...

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

Boeing vs. SpaceX: Which will bring NASA's strande...

NASA is considering asking SpaceX to shuttle home the astronauts left stranded at the International Space Station after problems w...

Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki passes away at 5...

Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki, who was also one of Google's first employees, died Friday at the age of 56 following a two-year...

How and where to buy cheap MTN data in 2024

You can buy MTN monthly data plans for as cheap as ₦78. Here's how & where to get better value than the default MTN data plans:

Wigwe University admission scholarships 2024

Wigwe University is offering scholarship to students enrolling in 2024. Students with at least 170 UTME score can apply. See full ...

Size doesn’t matter when it comes to work life, brains do. Here are some outsized lessons Tyrion Lannister can teach you about you...

In today’s edition: Why did Jumia’s stocks decline? || Nigeria partners Proforce to develop new satellites || Egypt kicks off ele...

How CNH’s ‘black belt’ M&A head makes deals

Heavy equipment manufacturer CNH Industrial has a long history of mergers and acquisitions, at times supervising legendary brands ...

Why Scott Painter is selling a beach house to star...

Autonomy founder Scott Painter is spinning out a new company called Autonomy Data Services, or ADS, he tells TechCrunch in an excl...

India’s Kazam powers up to roll out EV charging in...

Kazam, an Indian EV charging solution provider, has raised $8 million to expand its footprint in the country and enter Southeast A...

Elon Musk’s X targeted with nine privacy complaint...

X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, has been targeted with a series of privacy complaints after it helped itself to t...

Bharti will become BT’s biggest shareholder after ...

BT, the U.K.’s former incumbent telecoms carrier, is picking up a major new investor today as telecoms companies look for stronger...

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro Review: AirPods Pro Vibes ...

OnePlus’ latest budget buds offer solid performance in a familiar package.

14 Best Laptops (2024): MacBooks, Windows, Chromeb...

These are our favorite Windows notebooks, MacBooks, and Chromebooks.

The Best Travel Strollers for All Your Family Adve...

Whether you’re on a road trip or a plane ride, these are our favorite travel strollers that fold as flat as possible.

29 Great Gifts for Mom: Ideas for the Mother in Yo...

There are many kinds of mothers, but these are our favorite picks for the WIRED mom in your life.

13 Best USB Flash Drives (2024): Pen Drives, Thumb...

These WIRED-tested memory sticks are a virtual filing cabinet in your pocket.

Pricey AI Pins are being returned quicker than the...

Pin this as a questionable product.

Cisco axing thousands of jobs in second round of l...

The layoffs are the latest in the tech industry, which has been cutting costs this year to offset big investments in AI.

News Corp CEO Robert Thomson demands ‘consequences...

Thomson said The Post’s parent News Corp is now “considering our legal options in confronting the blatant political bias of advert...

I asked AI to help with dinner and it took so much...

A 39-year-old dad found a completely new way to feed his family - using artificial intelligence to simplify the process.

Wedding giant The Knot Worldwide cuts 4% of workfo...

Approximately 100 employees were laid off across The Knot’s sales and marketing teams, according to sources familiar with the matt...

New Startup Analyzing AI Outputs to Find Out Where...

Are generative AI models mass plagiarism machines? Many people would argue yes. For creating products that regurgitate other peopl...

Google Shows Off Robot That It Says Plays Ping Pon...

Robo Ping Pong Google's DeepMind has shown off an AI-powered robot that can beat the average joe player at a game of table tennis....

Lawsuit Claims Titanic Tourists Knew They Were Goi...

Water Hazard As they descended towards the Titanic wreck, did the five souls inside the submersible that imploded last year ever g...

Scientists Say Secret to Fusion May Lie in Hellman...

Fused and Enthused Beyond being a delicious addition to a sandwich, mayonnaise may, according to a new study, help scientists figu...

Scientists Gene Hack Parasite to Deliver Drugs to ...

The human body has internal roadblocks like the blood-brain barrier, which acts like a traffic cop by only allowing helpful molecu...

MTN Group forecasts 140-150% drop in H1 EPS

Today on TechpointDigest, we discuss MTN Group’s 140-150% drop forecast, Glovo’s entry into advertising, and AliExpress’ plan to e...

Hohm Energy faces financial struggles despite rais...

Hohm Energy, a South African climate startup, has suspended operations amid financial difficulties, including challenges in servi...

Jumia’s stock price decline raises concerns over s...

Jumia's share price dipped on Thursday, August 8, 2024, continuing the decline that began on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, after the co...

Nigeria's space agency to develop four satellites ...

Nigeria to partner with private security firm, Proforce to develop four satellites that will help with national security, agricult...

FTX crashed crypto in 2022, but it might be saving...

FTX might save the crypto market. After bitcoin suffered a sharp drop on August 5, 2024, news of a $12.7 billion payout to FTX cr...

itel Triumphs at Titans of Technology Awards 2024,...

itel Triumphs at Titans of Technology Awards 2024, Bags 3 Awards itel, a leading consumer electronics brand, is thrilled to announ...

Global Tech Africa 2024 Conference: A Hub of Innov...

Global Tech Africa 2024 Conference: A Hub of Innovation and Collaboration Lagos, Nigeria [July 2024] — The second edition of the G...

YouTube Tests New Feature With Gemini

YouTube Tests New Feature With Gemini YouTube is testing an integration with Google Gemini to help creators brainstorm video ideas...

LEGO-inspired space bricks pave the way for lunar ...

ESA's innovative Space Bricks, made from meteorite dust, represent a creative step toward building sustainable habitats on the Moo...

Apple rushes surprise iOS security update to iPhon...

Apple's most recent iOS 17.6.1 update addresses critical security issues and bug fixes for safeguarding your devices.

How to reclaim your phone and block unwelcome poli...

If you're getting annoying political text messages on your phone trying to convince you of who to vote for, here's how you can sto...

Massive security flaw puts most popular browsers a...

Researchers have discovered new vulnerability called 0.0.0.0 day that gives hackers direct access to services on your laptop.

Your days of dreading gross public bathrooms may s...

The Revolving Toilet is an innovative self-cleaning system that ensures hygienic public restrooms for every user.

NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram fo...

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

Cheapest ever WiFi 7 router is an extraordinarily ...

TP-Link Archer BE3600 WiFi 7 router has five Gigabit Ethernet ports, comes with a VPN server, and only costs $99.

One of the best Star Wars rides at Disney parks is...

The Star Tours StarSpeeder 3000, announced at D23 and on sale soon, might be the ultimate way to bring Star Wars theme parks into ...