Category: Science/Technology

Cyberbullying, Toyin Abraham & #FreeAyo: Examining...

Cyberbullying and other forms of online abuse can cause severe emotional and psychological harm, damage reputations, and even thre...

Court to begin Binance tax evasion trial on Octobe...

A Federal High Court sitting in Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja has declared that it will begin the tax…

These 4 cryptos could turn $5,000 into $500,000 by...

The crypto market remains calm, with analysts predicting a major bull run on the horizon. Despite the current…

Bitcoin’s market share drops: is it the altcoin se...

The crypto market is calm and awaits the next bull run, with altcoins at low prices, ready to…

James Webb Space Telescope sees an ancient black h...

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have witnessed the dramatic dance between a supermassive black hole-powered quas...

Most ChatGPT users think AI models have 'conscious...

The more people use tools like ChatGPT, the more likely they are to think they are conscious, which will carry ramifications for l...

Entire pod of 89 pilot whales dies on Scottish bea...

Dozens of long-finned pilot whales have beached and died on Sanday in the Orkney Islands, Scotland, in the biggest mass stranding ...

Norway's Dragon's Eye: The fantastical 'pothole' t...

Norway's photogenic "Dragon's Eye" likely formed around 20,000 years ago, when all of Scandinavia sat beneath an enormous mass of ...

Remains of hundreds of 7,000-year-old 'standing st...

Archaeologists in Saudi Arabia have now excavated eight ancient stone circles that likely served as homes to people more than 7,00...

Fox News AI Newsletter: AI app promises to help pa...

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

33 million Authy users exposed in authentication a...

Twilio confirmed to CyberGuy that hackers got access to 33 million phone numbers related to its Authy two-factor authentication se...

Tech that's turning big rigs, trucks, even tanks i...

Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson discusses how Kodiak Robotics’ tech may transform commercial/military transport.

World's largest stolen password database uploaded ...

Researchers found the largest password leak ever with 10 billion unique passwords. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson discusses how this a w...

The future of security just rolled in, and her nam...

Security robot Athena from Kody Robots is like a superhero among surveillance robots with brains of the most advanced artificial i...

Elon Musk wins dismissal of $500M severance suit f...

A federal judge dismissed claims made by former Twitter employees that Elon Musk violated the company's severance plan under a fed...

Samsung's main union in South Korea to go on strik...

Samsung's largest union in South Korea announced it will continue its three-day strike indefinitely as it seeks larger pay raises ...

Meta to remove more posts targeting 'Zionists' aft...

Meta announced an update to its hate speech policy that will result in the removal of more posts targeting "Zionists" on its platf...

Samsung goes at Apple with Galaxy Watch Ultra, Gal...

Samsung said both of its new devices, the Galaxy Ring and Galaxy Watch Ultra, will officially hit the market on July 24 alongside ...

Exclusive: How a six-week freeze on customer onboa...

"We were very aggressive when we launched cards in 2021. Naturally, the pace at which it was growing two years ago is not the same...

Breaking: Ruto dissolves entire cabinet with immed...

“I have decided to dismiss with immediate effect all the cabinet secretaries and the Attorney General of the cabinet of Kenya, exc...

The true cost of convenience: Why you pay more whe...

It’s a delicate dance but restaurant owners are now familiar with the steps: pay the commission—which typically ranges from 10-30%...

Why Africa’s EdTech sector must focus on job creat...

“We need tech skills to transform our continent," said Hendrina Doroba, a division Manager for Education and Skills Development at...

In today’s edition: President Ruto overhauls his cabinet || Nigeria wants 4,173 BDC operators to rename their businesses || South ...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 Elevate Galax...

LAGOS – July 10, 2024 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced its all-new Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6, along with Ga...

10 Nigerian Tech Professionals making a difference...

Since Mark Zuckerberg’s visit in 2016, Nigeria has experienced a surge in investment in the tech sector. Startups and entrepreneur...

Q: Why Do We Love Online News Quizzes? A: Because ...

Online quizzes became ubiquitous in a media landscape where engagement was king. But now they play a new role: deepening our under...

A Side Sleeper Tests and Reviews Popular Body Pill...

From the classic body pillow to unique shapes for optimal limb support, we tested a wide range of body pillows designed for side s...

At 25, Metafilter Feels Like a Time Capsule From A...

After a quarter century the community-driven site hasn’t changed much. And don’t ask it to license its archive to AI.

It’s Shockingly Easy to Buy Off-Brand Ozempic Onli...

Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic are in shortage, and telehealth startups are selling “compounded” versions. A WIRED investigation l...

Clevetura CLVX 1 Review: I Love This Keyboard-Touc...

I was skeptical a keyboard that doubles as a touchpad could be anything but frustrating. Now I’m not sure I can live without it.

Bitcoin tumbles back below $58k despite lower infl...

Bitcoin tumbles back below $58k despite lower inflation, rise in rate cut hopes  Kitco NEWS Source link The post Bitcoin tumbles b...

Bitcoin (BTC) Bulls Fail Again After U.S. CPI Surp...

The supply overhang from Germany’s Saxony state, which catalyzed the price drop early this month, is nearly running dry. Besides, ...

Texas Leaders Worry That Bitcoin Mines Threaten to...

GRANBURY, TEXAS — Cheryl Shadden cannot sleep. The 61-year-old nurse, who works at hospitals giving patients anesthesia, says she ...

Bitcoin Joins French Retirement Savings

8h42 ▪ 3 min of reading ▪ by Fenelon L. Bitcoin integrates for the first time with French Retirement Savings Plans (PER) thanks to...

Bitcoin Explodes Toward $60K as June CPI Numbers F...

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has published this month’s data for the Consumer Price Index. As is normally the case, thi...

New AI tech chooses personalized perfume, cologne ...

New artificial intelligence technology from iRomaScents aims to elevate the experience of picking out perfume and cologne in the d...

Mechanic killed after being sucked into Boeing pla...

An aviation mechanic has tragically died after getting sucked into a Boeing passenger jet’s engine.

Artificial intelligence scientists developing tool...

Researchers at the University of Michigan are studying how artificial intelligence technology can be used to understand a dog's co...

Shari Redstone flashes big smile as she jets into ...

An energetic Redstone, who wore a red blazer and sunglasses, was among the first to arrive at the conference – known as a hotbed f...

Meta expands hate speech policy to remove more pos...

Meta Platforms (META.O), said on Tuesday it would start taking down more posts that target "Zionists", where the term is used to r...

Leak Reveals the New York Times Experimented With ...

Big Leak Energy The New York Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement, arguing that the AI companies unlawfu...

Nicolas Cage Says He’s Terrified AI Will "Steal" H...

Protest Too Much Nicolas Cage has joined the growing ranks of artificial intelligence critics in Hollywood — even though he allowe...

Expert Warns That AI Industry Due for Huge Collaps...

  Experts are growing increasingly concerned over early signs that the frenzy surrounding AI could collapse in on itself, a bubble...

Elon Musk Forcing Tesla to Train Self-Driving Cars...

  Tesla's self-driving efforts depend on human "annotators," who are tasked with identifying objects like construction cones or pe...

Temperature Gets So Hot That Motorcyclist Dies Mid...

California's notorious Death Valley has claimed another victim after record soaring temperatures killed a motorcyclist this past w...

Pushing the boundaries of tech with AI at GTA Conf...

Pushing the boundaries of tech with AI at GTA Conference 2024 Are you an innovator or stakeholder ready to transform the world wit...

NITDA Announces Emerging Tech Research Centers Ac...

NITDA Announces Emerging Tech Research Centers Across Nigeria The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the National Information...

How To Monetize Facebook

How To Monetize Facebook If you have ever wondered if making money on Facebook is real or if you can do it,… TechCity

CAC Extends PoS Registration deadline

CAC Extends PoS Registration deadline Two months ago, the CAC announced a mandatory registration of that PoS agents of major finte...

5 new innovations to help seniors live better

5 innovative breakthroughs that use artificial intelligence, robotics, and sensors to help older adults overcome the challenges of...

New cyberattack targets iPhone and Apple IDs: Here...

Clever cyberattack targets 1.4 billion Apple iPhone users. Here's how to protect yourself against this spreading text phishing sca...

Top 12 new movies and shows to stream this week (J...

From action-packed films like Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes to crime thrillers like The Bikeriders, here's everything you can ...

The race to float tourists to the edge of space is...

Spanish company EOS-X Space plans to offer luxury stratospheric balloon flights in 2025, giving tourists a glimpse of space.

33 million Authy users exposed in authentication a...

A hacker claimed to have stolen 33 million phone numbers from US messaging giant Twilio, and the company has confirmed the securit...

Enhancing financial efficiency with e-procurement

The weaknesses of manual cost optimization and the importance of e-procurement.

This popular WordPress calendar plugin is being ta...

More than 150,000 WordPress sites are using the vulnerable plugin.

Google Pixel Watch 3 leak hints at the 4 upgrades ...

As well as being available in two sizes for the first time, the Pixel Watch 3 will also usher in some other changes.

Google is making its dark web monitoring tool free...

Dark web monitoring tool is becoming free for all Google users to help boost security.

Jayson Tatum and A'ja Wilson named NBA 2K25 cover ...

The cover stars of every edition of NBA 2K25 have been revealed.

Giant creature with fangs was around long before d...

Scientists have revealed fossils of a giant salamander-like beast with sharp fangs that ruled waters before the first dinosaurs ar...

AI company lets dead celebrities read to you. Hear...

ElevenLabs uses AI to capture the voices of deceased performers such as Judy Garland and James Dean.

New cyberattack targets iPhone Apple IDs. Here's h...

Cybercriminals are using "smishing" scams to get iPhone users to reveal their Apple IDs, Symantec warns. Here's what to watch out ...

U.K.'s most elite private school bans smartphones ...

New students at Eton College, the most elite U.K. boarding school for boys, are being told to leave their smartphones at home.

Deepfake targets Ukraine's first lady with false c...

Russian disinformation networks are spreading a deepfake video that falsely claimed Ukraine's first lady Olena Zelenka bought a $4...

Simple guide: How to register to become a Chowdeck...

In an economy where having multiple income streams is particularly useful, becoming a delivery rider with Glovo or…

Nigerium: Inside NITDA’s plan to build Nigeria’s i...

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has disclosed Nigeria’s intention to develop a blockchain branded “...

Innovate Africa launches $2.5M fund for early-stag...

 Innovate Africa, an angel investment fund that supports early-stage founders in funding life-changing ideas, taking startups from...

Lagos Airport parking: e-hailing drivers threaten ...

In 2022, the authority reportedly allocated an airport parking space to e-hailing drivers, a parking space which Bolt monopolised

Meet Esther Okafor, the QA engineer fixing softwar...

Operational failures, the biggest culprit of software failures, reached a jaw-dropping $1.56 trillion in 2020, a 22% surge in just...

4,500-year-old tomb in France reveals secrets of h...

Researchers used DNA analysis to learn more about ancient human interbreeding.

'Eyeball' planet spied by James Webb telescope mig...

Located 50 light-years from Earth, the beady-eyed exoplanet LHS 1140 b could be a perfect candidate for discovering liquid water o...

Study finds black holes made from light are imposs...

New theoretical research finds that it's impossible to form a black hole with the energy of light particles alone, poking a hole i...

Ancient stone circles in Norway were hiding a dark...

A Bronze and Iron Age burial ground for children that was unearthed in Norway was used for 600 years, and archaeologists aren't su...

NASA's 1st year-long mock Mars mission wraps up in...

Four volunteers exited a mock Mars habitat at NASA's Johnson Space Center on July 6, bringing the agency's first year-long simulat...

Wild new way to search for anything, anywhere with...

Google's Circle to Search tool allows Android users to search anything on a screen without switching apps. The tool is activated b...

How to outsmart car thieves with these smart AirTa...

Even though Apple AirTags are primarily designed for iPhones, Android users can use apps like Tracker Detect to scan for nearby Ai...

This wooden time machine on wheels is turning head...

Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson on an AI-inspired wooden time car: A marvel of skill and tech.

New cyberattack targets iPhone, Apple IDs. Here's ...

Clever cyberattack targets 1.4 billion Apple iPhone users. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reveals how to protect yourself ag...

Driver gets stuck on Utah mountain after taking Go...

A driver became stranded on a Utah mountain last week after taking a shortcut using Google Maps, which led him to a dirt and rugge...

Elon Musk mocks Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's July 4t...

Elon Musk razzed Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday after his fellow tech billionaire wished America a "Happy Birthday" with a patriotic ...

Musk looks to end Twitter lawsuit, suggests late d...

Billionaire Elon Musk is arguing that his late disclosure of Twitter stock purchases was a mistake in an effort to dismiss a propo...

Hacker accessed OpenAI's internal AI details in 20...

A hacker last year breached OpenAI and accessed an internal forum where employees discussed AI technologies, though the company sa...

Apple Watch to have larger face size in Series 10 ...

Apple is poised to incorporate a larger screen size and some other upgrades when the tech giant releases its Series 10 smartwatch,...

Next Wave: What is Africa’s place in the EU AI tre...

The European Union (EU) is among the first to come up with a treaty, meant to make AI ethical and trustworthy.

Next Wave: Unfortunately, startups that go into ad...

Cet article est aussi disponible en français Firt published 07 July, 2024 Unfortunately, startups that go into administration are ...

GTCO, banking’s efficiency leader, eyes $1 billion...

“There is no Nigerian company that has ever made a billion dollars in profit and we are going to be the first ones to give you tha...

₦714 million glitch: fintech giant OPay gets court...

OPay contacted customers who received value for sums above ₦500,000 and asked them to fund their accounts. It only recovered 10% o...

Bridging the AI gap: Practical steps for enterpris...

With Africa's AI market set to hit $3.8B by 2028, this 4-step approach for businesses to leverage AI effectively. Learning how to ...

Best CPU for NVIDIA RTX 4080

NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 4080 is a huge improvement compared to the last-gen RTX 3080 all thanks to a more energy-efficient node and a...

Tech review: From System Shock to the Google Pixel...

Pavel Barter checks out the macabre thrills of System Shock, the nostalgic Crown Country and reviews the new Google Pixel 8 a. Whe...

Apple Watch cited in domestic battery arrest in Fl...

You could do someone an injury with an Apple Watch, apparently Assault with battery — A Florida woman has been arrested for cuttin...

Bitcoin stuck in ‘indecision’ trajectory as it fai...

According to Glassnode’s latest analysis, Bitcoin is stuck below the $64,000 mark, facing uncertainty in a slow-moving market. Bit...

Researchers Make Breakthrough in Study of Mysterio...

Researchers say they have used cutting-edge gravitational wave research to shed new light on a nearly 2,000-year-old mystery. In 1...

Elon Musk Says a Second Grok AI Will Hit the Inter...

Elon Musk is now claiming that the update to Grok, his dad joke-spewing AI chatbot, is going to drop next month — but as with all ...

Drivers Are Not Buying Teslas Specifically Because...

Brand Recognition Elon Musk is a man with many brands — and for electric vehicle shoppers, at least, his personal brand has become...

YouTube Now Lets You Request the Removal of AI Con...

Tech Takedown Generative AI's potential to allow bad actors to effortlessly impersonate you is the stuff of nightmares. To combat ...

The not-so-hidden mental health costs of being a f...

Entrepreneurship is an extreme sport that takes a toll on founders' lives, as well as their mental health. Here are ways founders ...

CBN warns against selective rejection of old USD b...

Today on TechpointDigest, we discuss CBN's warning against selective rejection of old USD bills, founders' lives matter, and Bluer...

IHS Towers adopts shareholder proposals following ...

IHS Towers released a report covering governance issues and recent contract renewals and extensions. The report noted that all pro...

Nigeria's Prembly merges with Kenya's Peleza to be...

Nigeria's identity verification company, Prembly has merged with Peleza, a Kenyan company that does background checks for companie...