Category: Science/Technology

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 ...

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

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

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

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...

U.K. mint extracts gold from e-waste: "What we're ...

"We're taking a waste product that's being produced by society and we're mining the gold from that waste product and starting to s...

Iran targeting U.S. election with cyberattacks, Mi...

Iranian actors have created fake news sites and impersonated activists in an effort to sway American voters, Microsoft found.

MTN concludes sale of business unit in Guinea-Biss...

Africa’s biggest telecoms operator, MTN Group has reported that it has concluded the sale of MTN Guinea-Bissau to Telecel… The pos...

Bolt introduces speech-to-text to its driver app c...

Bolt believes that the speech-to-text chat upgrade will help local drivers communicate with riders The post Bolt introduces speech...

Court bans FTX, Almeda from trading crypto, to pay...

Defunct crypto exchange FTX and trading firm Alameda Research have been banned from trading digital assets and acting… The post Co...

SwiftXR: Redefining digital experiences with code-...

The digital world is changing quickly. People want more than just static images and videos – they want… The post SwiftXR: Redefini...

BlastUP burns 30% of $BLASTUP supply, value soars ...

The BlastUP team has recently made a significant move to enhance the value of the $BLASTUP token and… The post BlastUP burns 30% o...

Scientists just found the 'front door' to a massiv...

The Sea of Tranquility is home to at least one lunar lava tube, which could preserve a pristine and unweathered record of lunar vo...

'Extremely unusual': Hottest ocean temperature in ...

The sea surface temperature around the Great Barrier Reef this year is the hottest it has ever been in 400 years, posing huge thre...

Physicists solve nuclear fusion mystery with mayon...

The same physics that underlie mayonnaise could help physicists corral the ultrahot plasma needed to produce nuclear fusion.

Scientists drill longest-ever piece of Earth's man...

Scientists just pulled the longest hunk of Earth's mantle from beneath the ocean.

Jerusalem's Second Temple was built with gigantic ...

Archaeologists discovered a 2,000-year-old rock quarry in Jerusalem which may have provided the massive stone building blocks used...

How to optimize your sleep with your Apple Watch

Tech wizard Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains why you may want to consider tracking your sleep patters with the Apple Watch's buil...

Fox News AI Newsletter: AI used to track Taliban t...

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

How to stay connected no matter where you travel i...

Technology expert Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson provides his expert tips for staying connected on your cellphone while you're traveling...

Olympic swimming pool heated by AI data center

Equinix's PA10 facility in Paris exports heat from the AI data center's server arrays to the Olympic Aquatics Centre, where it hel...

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...