Category: Science/Technology

Planned Florida electric bus center poses new chal...

A Florida county is preparing to open a new transit center housing dozens of electric buses, while the fire department is preparin...

Jumia’s share price plummets on weak Q2 earnings

A market rally in the last three weeks saw Jumia’s share price hit $13 and a valuation of over $1.3 billion, but those gains have ...

Kenyan commercial banks to start tracking high-val...

Kenyan commercial banks will track large cash deposits and transfers following an October 2023 central bank directive on money lau...

Exclusive: Hohm Energy in financial distress month...

"Hohm had a lot of sticky costs and could not act quickly enough to restructure that cost base as revenue tapered off because of s...

Building a security-first culture critical to prot...

Robust cybersecurity is essential for Africa's thriving digital payments ecosystem. Collective action and investment in security i...

In today’s edition: Hohm Energy in financial distress || Kenyan banks to track high-value transactions || Credit agencies say Liq...

CrowdStrike Faces a Potential Tsunami of Lawsuits....

After crashing millions of computers and disrupting businesses across the globe, cybersecurity company CrowdStrike must protect it...

Kamala Harris’ Campaign Is a Windfall for Influenc...

The switch from Joe Biden to Kamala Harris atop the Democratic ticket has been a boon for the campaign—and content creators.

Elon Musk Has Turned X Into His Personal Political...

Elon Musk accused Twitter’s leadership of tipping the scales politically. But now he’s doing just that with X.

NBC’s Olympics Broadcast Isn’t Just Addictive. It’...

With a big assist from Peacock, the 2024 Summer Olympics broadcast is fragmented in all the right ways.

Wildflower’s iPhone Cases Are Perfect for the Very...

Say goodbye to shattered displays, dreadful screen protectors, and worn-out phone cases.

This small, rugged Samsung portable SSD is over 50...

Two terabytes of data fits on approximately 2,900 CD-ROMs, 1.5 million floppy disks, or 333,333 Super Nintendo game cartridges. Or...

Garmin Now Offers Watch Faces From Disney, Porsche...

Garmin, a popular GPS and wearable technology company, has announced that their Connect IQ Store now supports product purchases us...

What are the best cryptos to invest in fall 2024?

The cryptocurrency market is always shifting and growing. The popularity and market value of different crypto assets go up and dow...

Save $300 on this lightweight RTX 4070-loaded Asus...

If you’re itching to pick up a gaming laptop that’s both portable and powerful, you’ve come to the right sale. Best Buy’s currentl...

Google abandoning Chromecast validates Apple’s TV ...

Google is discontinuing its Chromecast product line and has introduced a new, premium offering: Google TV Streamer for $99. The mo...

Elon Musk’s X files antitrust suit against shadowy...

In an open letter addressed to advertisers, X CEO Linda Yaccarino said the lawsuit will target the Global Alliance for Responsible...

Robot dentist performs world’s first ‘fully automa...

Call it dental h-AI-genics.

Three OpenAI executives exit firm, go on leave in ...

Greg Brockman, OpenAI’s president and one of its 11 cofounders, revealed that he is taking an extended leave of absence through th...

Microsoft blames Delta Airlines for failing to rec...

The tech giant said its CEO Satya Nadella emailed Delta's CEO, but never got a reply.

Apple’s anticipated iOS 18 update will allow Safar...

With one touch of a button, it's all gone. Sort of.

ChatGPT Voice Mode Is Having Serious Trouble Count...

The voice mode that comes with OpenAI's latest GPT model once again seems like it's having trouble breathing — which is bizarre gi...

Major Earth Systems on Track for Collapse, Scienti...

Reaping and Sowing Imagine this dire scenario: the Atlantic Ocean's sea currents which bring warm water to Europe just collapses, ...

Scientist Claims His AI Can Tell Disturbing Things...

Dystopia Now Michal Kosinski, a Stanford University psychologist, claims that AI programs he has built can detect your intelligenc...

Olympics Cancels Practice Session in River Seine A...

The safety of the Seine River continues to be called into question after a practice session for marathon swimmers on Tuesday was c...

Feds Investigating Cybertruck That Caught Fire, Bu...

Burn Notice The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is probing a Tesla Cybertruck fire that left the driver bur...

After hints at an acquisition, CBN approves Provid...

After hints at an acquisition, financial accommodation to support the proposed merger between Unity Bank Plc and Providus Bank Lim...

6 social media managers open up on how the job imp...

"I'm on my phone for about 13 hours a day for work reasons." There is no perfect job, but some people's jobs require them to deal...

Bail granted to MTN fraudsters in ₦1.9 billion cas...

Today on TechpointDigest, we discuss ₦50M bail granted in ₦1.9B MTN fraud case, how social media pros tackle digital overload, and...

Sendsprint completes Nobel Financial acquisition t...

Sendsprint's acquisition of Nobel Financial will unlock access to the US, one of the largest sources of remittances to Africa.

dLocal and iTransfer want to simplify cross-border...

dLocal, a cross-border payment platform, has partnered with iTransfer, a money remittance company, to address challenges associate...

Google Ads introduces 5 AI-powered creative tools ...

Google Ads introduces 5 AI-powered creative tools to elevate digital advertising campaigns By Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade,Communications &...

Chowdeck In Exclusive Partnership With Chicken Rep...

Chowdeck In Exclusive Partnership With Chicken Republic Nigerian food delivery startup Chowdeck has signed an exclusive deal with ...

Top 9 new movies and shows to stream this week (Au...

From new seasons of your favorite shows like Inudstry to family-friendly films like Despicable Me 4, here's what's coming your way...

Beware of this new Android malware that empties yo...

The BingoMod malware is a sophisticated remote access trojan that steals money from Android users' bank accounts and then wipes th...

Congress being warned about this Chinese robot tha...

The Unitree H1 is an electric humanoid robot capable of backflips, showcasing agility and advanced design without relying on hydra...

AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs get official pricing – and the...

Official MSRPs are all cheaper than their predecessors, even if top-end Ryzen CPUs aren’t quite as affordable as a leak suggested....

Unsurprisingly, workers who are able to work from ...

Report suggests (again) remote working is good for the soul, but the results could be more accurate in a study that better balance...

The future of print: embracing simplicity, sustain...

The future of print lies in four key areas: simplicity, sustainability, security, and cloud.

Don't expect the Google TV Streamer to be a true A...

As more details emerge, Google's new box won't be as powerful as what the Apple TV 4K can do.

Amazon is upgrading its AWS AI image generator to ...

Upgraded second-generation Amazon Titan Image Generator is available now.

Fossils in Greenland ice sheet reveal increased ri...

New research about Greenland's ice sheet could provide a warning of what's to come as the planet continues to warm.

Discovery of "hobbit" fossils suggests tiny humans...

A new study published in the journal Nature suggests ancestors of an early human species​ were slightly shorter than previously th...

"Google is a monopolist," judge says in ruling aga...

Google's paying to have its search engine the default on web browsers violates antitrust law, federal judge rules.

Google loses antitrust case in landmark ruling

A federal judge in Washington declared on Monday that Google has been operating as an illegal monopoly and violating antitrust law...

Fincra launches new HQ at a historical landmark in...

Fincra embodies the spirit of unity and progress The post Fincra launches new HQ at a historical landmark in Ikoyi, Lagos first ap...

Jumia’s revenue declines by 17% in Q2, 2024, despi...

Jumia has reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2024. According to the reports, the e-commerce… The post Jumia’...

X (Twitter) could launch its payment feature to al...

Elon Musk is looking to develop X into a platform where users could store money and send payments The post X (Twitter) could launc...

Morocco is the new Mecca!

powered by Advanced iFrame. Get the Pro version on CodeCanyon.The post Morocco is the new Mecca! first appeared on Technext.

Klasha launches an in-depth whitepaper on China-Af...

Klasha, a leading global cross-border payments company, is proud to announce the release of a comprehensive whitepaper titled… The...

Endometriosis may quadruple risk of ovarian cancer...

Women with severe endometriosis are 10 times more likely to get ovarian cancer, while people with endometriosis of any severity ar...

Ancient Greek mosaic depicting two naked satyrs un...

A 2,400-year-old pebbled mosaic unearthed in Greece contains images of two naked men with tails dancing to music.

Powerful solar eruption temporarily rips 'tail' of...

A massive disturbance in the solar wind caused Earth’s magnetosphere to fly without its usual tail.

Jupiter Mars conjunction: How to see the Red Plane...

Look east before dawn on Wednesday, Aug. 14, to see the giant planet and the Red Planet just a third of a degree from one another ...

Unique transistor 'could change the world of elect...

A new material can withstand 'billions' of electrical cycles without wearing out — and scientists say it could transform electroni...

Hacked, scammed, exposed: Why you're 1 step away f...

Stay safe online: Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reveals some preventive steps you can take to help avoid security and priva...

Ready for some robo-relaxation at the gym or your ...

Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson goes into detail on AI massage robots, like Aescape's, revolutionizing wellness with consistent, custom m...

EV paradise or charging hell? Alarming electric ca...

California EV hot spot's hellish charging secret frustrates drivers. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson has the details.

Who came up with this crazy but cool electric mono...

Make It Extreme has developed Project 149, an all-electric, eco-friendly monowheel. its Coil shocks absorb bumps, and a Shimano br...

Beware of this new Android malware that empties yo...

A new malware is targeting Android phones, stealing money from accounts and wiping phones clean by using on-device fraud technique...

TikTok hit with federal lawsuit over 'massive-scal...

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against TikTok on Friday alleging the popular social media platform violated a children's o...

Elon Musk sues OpenAI, Sam Altman again

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has revived a lawsuit against artificial intelligence startup OpenAI and its leadership, including CEO ...

Federal judge rules Google violated antitrust law

A federal judge ruled that Google's search business broke antitrust law in a case that delivered the Justice Department its first ...

All Musk's Xs move to Texas: Flagship social media...

X is slated to close its San Francisco office ahead of a move to the Texas capital, according to an internal memo.

Adani Energy gets approval for a $900 million powe...

Adani Energy Solutions, which operates more than 21,000km of power distribution lines, will build 371km of lines and five substati...

In today’s edition: Kuda recorded $22 million in revenue in 2022 || Jumia records reduced losses || Meta to pay Kenyan content cre...

Founders Factory Africa rebrands to 54 Collective,...

“In the next five years, we want to invest in 105 venture-bankable startups. Per year, we are doing 21 businesses. By the end of t...

JAMB 2024 latest news for candidates 

JAMB has recently released key updates relevant to all 2024 candidates and beyond. See the vital outlines from the JAMB 2024 lates...

Sendsprint expands to the US with Nobel Financial ...

The acquisition will enable Sendsprint to offer money transfers and gift-sending from customers in 16 US states. 

Ex-Clubhouse employees take another swing at a soc...

The ex-Clubhouse, Netflix employees raised $1.65M for an app that combines social media, networking, and dating. © 2024 TechCrunch...

Database startup Neon nabs a Microsoft investment

In a sign that big tech companies are ready and willing to shell out cash for database tech, Neon, a startup building an open sour...

Lyft to ‘open up a can of whoop ass’ on surge pric...

Ride-hail giant Lyft will pilot a new feature called Price Lock that will let a rider purchase a monthly subscription “that caps t...

Audible is testing an AI-powered search feature 

Audible, the audiobook company owned by Amazon, announced on Wednesday that it is testing an AI-powered search feature to assist u...

After EU approval, UK clears HPE’s $14B Juniper Ne...

Hewlett Packard Enterprise's (HPE) planned $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks is one step closer to completion — the U.K....

Elon Musk’s X Is Leaving San Francisco

The office closure marks the end of an era for the site formerly known as Twitter.

How to Go to Burning Man in an Extreme Climate and...

The worsening climate crisis and the changes in the culture may have you wondering if you should skip Burning Man. Veterans of the...

The Best Climbing Gear for Beginners (2024): Shoes...

Whether you’re tempted by indoor climbing or want to take on the great outdoors, we’ve got the ropes, shoes, and harnesses to get ...

Arturia AudioFuse 16Rig Audio Interface Review: So...

This fancy audio interface makes plugging in all your synths a breeze.

Google 4th-Gen Nest Learning Thermostat and Google...

Nest’s connected thermostat gets a redesign and some AI smarts, while the brand-new iteration of the Chromecast serves as a hub fo...

Why the US is still trying to make mirror-magnifie...

“Under the Biden-Harris administration, DOE continues to invest in the next-generation solar technologies we need to tackle the cl...

How to test RAM: Troubleshooting to find bad RAM

G.Skill RAM is one of the key components of any computer, so when it starts failing, things like crashes and performance issues st...

Nvidia app adds options and free Xbox Game Pass

It’s been a few months since Nvidia introduced its new omnibus app that combines driver updates with other settings and tools for ...

Bitcoin miner Core Scientific expands CoreWeave de...

In January, U.S. bitcoin miner Core Scientific was bankrupt and battling angry lenders. Since its return to the stock market that ...

Apple looking to the past, working on how to put a...

Article Hero Image Last updated 16 minutes ago Apple’s Magic Keyboard may one day become more magical, and possibly a little thick...

Elon Musk revives lawsuit against OpenAI, accuses ...

Musk’s lawyers allege OpenAI and its leaders “intentionally courted and deceived” him into bankrolling the startup to the tune of ...

Chinese-made humanoid robots raise alarms in Congr...

Advanced Chinese-made robots with eerily lifelike capabilities are poised to enter the global market -- and some US lawmakers are ...

Neuralink implanted second trial patient with brai...

Neuralink is in the process of testing its device, which is intended to help people with spinal cord injuries.

Elon Musk’s X to reportedly shutter San Francisco ...

In a staff memo on Monday, X CEO Linda Yaccarino said the office closure will occur “over the next few weeks” and described the de...

‘Google is a monopolist’: Search giant broke antit...

Judge Amit Mehta sided the Justice Department, which argued throughout the landmark trial that Goggle has relied on anticompetitiv...

OpenAI Has Software That Detects AI Writing With 9...

Watermarker ChatGPT creator OpenAI has developed tools for watermarking and tracking AI-generated content that work with 99.9 perc...

Nvidia Caught Stealing Mind-Boggling Quantity of Y...

Leaked documents obtained by 404 Media reveal that AI-powering chip giant Nvidia has been quietly scraping astronomical amounts of...

Trump Says He Supports Electric Cars Now That Elon...

  During a characteristically rambling speech in Georgia over the weekend, former president Donald Trump claimed that he had "no c...

"Trump Is a Coward" Trends on Truth Social

Truth Betrayal Over the weekend, former president and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump took to Truth Social,...

Painfully Awkward Footage Shows Trump Pretending t...

Cyberpander In a bizarre bid to score points with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, former president Donald Trump was gifted a gold Rolex and a...

Why I will stay at this company for a long time

Dozie's* story is a breath of fresh air. He shares an interesting story of self-learning fullstack software development while in s...

Lagos State to launch a digital platform for month...

Today on TechpointDigest, we discuss a digital platform for monthly rent in Lagos, why he’s in this company for the long run, and ...

NCC issues guidelines to simplify tariff plans, de...

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has released a document addressing tariffs in the country's communications sector and...

Pitch Friday: Crafting a fundraising strategy

Securing capital is a major challenge for any startup. Join Pitch Friday on August 12, 2024, as Tamara Posibi, Chief Consultant at...

MTN Nigeria takes full control of MoMo PSB in a ₦6...

MTN Nigeria has acquired a 7.17% stake in MoMo PSB from Acxani Capital for ₦6.95 billion ($4.36 million), making MoMo PSB a wholly...

AI a turn-off? Tech customers are apparently alrea...

Emphasising Artificial Intelligence discourages consumers, study finds.