Category: Science/Technology

In today's edition: Maziv sale pumps Remgro’s profits || Why Namibia rejected Starlink || Nigeria launches digital trade portal ||...

Stablecoin issuers in Kenya face $3.85 million min...

Stablecoin issuers must also maintain a minimum paid-up capital of KES 500 million (approximately $3.85 million) and core or liqui...

Nigerian crypto startup Quidax cuts jobs amid push...

Together, these developments point to a shift in Quidax’s focus toward infrastructure and B2B products, including its push into en...

Why being polite to AI might be hurting your resul...

The researchers tested how different tones, ranging from very polite to very rude, affect ChatGPT-4o's performance on multiple-cho...

50 Cent Inks $100M Deal To Launch Entertainment Hu...

If you don’t hear from 50 Cent, just know he’s likely closing in on a business deal.

Toronto-Based BKR Capital Raises $20M For Its Seco...

A venture capital firm supporting Black tech companies has closed its second fund.

Uncle Nearest Receiver Requests Gag Order Against ...

Uncle Nearest’s receiver seeks to bar its founders from speaking publicly about the brand’s ongoing case.

What Is TV Personality Steelo Brim’s Net Worth? He...

If you’ve ever tuned into MTV for an extended period of time, there’s a high likelihood that you’ve witnessed Sterling “Steelo” Br...

From ‘In Living Color’ To ‘Scary Movie 6,’ What Is...

Shawn Wayans may not be the loudest name in Hollywood, but his fingerprints are all over some of the most iconic comedies of the l...

Sweet! The cell’s sugary coating comes into view

Built from thickets of glucose, galactose, mannose and more, the glycome plays key roles in cell communication, immunity and the b...

New Mexico just handed Meta its first courtroom de...

The dollar amount isn’t as important as the fact that this is the first jury verdict of its kind against Meta over harm to young p...

Lululemon bets Epoch Biodesign can eat its shorts,...

Startup Epoch Biodesign uses enzymes to break plastic waste down into monomers, the chemical building blocks that can be used to m...

Amazon just bought a startup making kid-size human...

The acquisition of Fauna Robotics is the second robotics startup Amazon has purchased this month.

With $3.5B in fresh capital, Kleiner Perkins is go...

The fundraise includes $1 billion for investing in early-stage startups, and $2.5 billion for late-stage growth businesses.

A former Thiel fellow’s startup just launched a dr...

Brinc launched its newest 911 response drone this week, as the company seeks to expand its prominence in the public safety industr...

Chris Hayes Has Some Advice for Keeping Up With th...

The host of MS Now’s All In, knows how hard it is to stay current. But he also knows where you should focus your attention—and it ...

Best Premium Soundbars: Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio,...

Soundbars just keep getting better, but some rise above the rest. These are the best high-end soundbars and wireless A/V speakers ...

How to Use Apple’s Live Translation on Your AirPod...

If you have a recent Apple device, you can translate live conversations. It’s impressive, and the new AirPods Pro Max just joined ...

Clear Drop Soft Plastic Compactor Review: Eco Expe...

Clear Drop’s Soft Plastic Compactor is a unique household recycling solution that’s fun to use, but who is it for?

Arm Is Now Making Its Own Chips

The chip design firm says Meta, OpenAI, Cerebras, and Cloudflare are among the first customers of its new artificial intelligence ...

Jury in landmark Meta, Google addiction trial havi...

Judge Carolyn B. Kuhl said the jury should reach a verdict if it can, adding that the case will have to be retried with a new set ...

Kalshi, Polymarket announce anti-insider trading r...

A bipartisan group of US senators introduced legislation on Monday that would prohibit prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polym...

Delivery Robot Allegedly Smashes Through Bus Stop ...

Smash and grab. The post Delivery Robot Allegedly Smashes Through Bus Stop Window, Keeps Driving Covered in Broken Glass appeared ...

Sketchy Polymarket Accounts Making Suspicious Bets...

The accounts are less than a week old and put down a huge amount of money. The post Sketchy Polymarket Accounts Making Suspicious ...

NASA Announces Nuclear Mission to Mars by 2028

The goal is to demonstrate "advanced nuclear electric propulsion in deep space." The post NASA Announces Nuclear Mission to Mars b...

CEO Confronted Over Using AI to Clone Real People ...

"You do not have our permission to use our names to do this." The post CEO Confronted Over Using AI to Clone Real People Without T...

No, McDonald’s Isn’t Deploying Humanoid Robots as ...

It's not what it looks like. The post No, McDonald’s Isn’t Deploying Humanoid Robots as Workers in Shanghai appeared first on Futu...

How a Nigerian developer built an AI tool used by ...

Sampson Ovuoba believes building UI should not be code-heavy, so he built Windframe for developers to build visually. Today, engin...

MTN phases out Ayoba after 7 years as it prepares ...

Ayoba, MTN’s super app, is being gradually phased out as part of a broader strategy to simplify its digital services and build a s...

Creators in Malawi to start earning online in Apri...

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss creators in Malawi ‘s plan to start earning online in April, a Nigerian AI tool for building websi...

Building a Tech Startup: A First Steps Guide for A...

Building a Tech Startup: A First Steps Guide for Aspiring Founders Every major tech company you admire today started as nothing mo...

How To Invest In African Startups: A Practical Gui...

How To Invest In African Startups: A Practical Guide This guide explains how to invest in African startups, from choosing an entry...

ALX to host Women’s Month virtual event

ALX to host Women’s Month virtual event Beyond the breakthrough: When one woman rises, communities rise ALX will host a virtual Wo...

Tidy up your tech: spring cleaning tips for safegu...

Safeguarding your digital life with a reliable physical backup isn't just a precaution - it's a necessity. Here's the essential ba...

Play my Word Search: Carry On Essentials

From passports to headphones, find all your travel must-haves in this carry-on essentials word search. A fun puzzle for travelers ...

Trump unveils national AI policy framework

Trump unveils AI policy plan. What it means for jobs, kids, privacy and power costs in the US. Key takeaways and risks explained.

10 Android privacy settings Samsung users must cha...

10 Android privacy settings Samsung users must change now to stop tracking, protect data and lock down your phone before trouble s...

DocuSign email scam targets healthcare workers

Nurse spots a fake DocuSign email tied to a license renewal scam. Learn the warning signs and how to avoid signing phishing docume...

PS5 Pro architect Mark Cerny says Sony's updated P...

PS5 and PS5 Pro console architect Mark Cerny has revealed that Sony’s updated PSSR (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution) AI upsc...

‘Warcraft… with pure thought control’ — 100 days w...

After 100 days with a Neuralink implant, a patient describes playing Warcraft with pure thought

‘AI is not here to replace expertise, it's here to...

Oracle CEO outlines his company’s ongoing plan to build “the world's largest AI cloud”.

When AI drives the M&A deal, reality arrives fast

Why AI-led acquisitions expose hidden costs, complexity, and integration risk faster than expected.

Secretlab has discounted its World of Warcraft col...

Gaming furniture brand Secretlab has slashed the price of some of its World of Warcraft collab gear.

How iNaturalist app users have fun while aiding sc...

The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to ...

How a fun nature app aids science

The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to ...

The cost to care for your pet is skyrocketing. Her...

The cost of care for your pet is rising with one study finding that one in five pet owners carry at least $2,000 in pet-related de...

Polymarket buckles down on insider trading after s...

Polymarket tightened its rules after questions surfaced over whether some prediction market customers engaged in insider trading.

Here are Elon Musk's "most epic" goals for his vas...

Elon Musk unveiled plans for a massive chip manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas, that he said will power his "galactic" aspira...

Antarctica could warm 1.4 times faster than the re...

Antarctica could warm much faster than its surroundings over the next few decades due to a phenomenon known as polar amplification...

Artemis II: NASA's first crewed mission to the moo...

NASA's Artemis II mission will send a crew of four astronauts back to the moon for the first time since the Apollo era, although t...

Russian rocket en route to ISS suffers major anten...

NASA has revealed that Russia's Progress 94 spacecraft failed to deploy one of its antennae, making it impossible for the uncrewed...

Extreme blast of Arctic air from polar vortex pain...

A recent satellite photo captured a stunning scene of sediment swirling across the West Florida Shelf after an extreme cold snap t...

Chemistry student develops clear polish that turns...

Researchers have developed a prototype nail polish to help more people access electrically-charged touch screens.

YouTube job scam text: How to spot it fast

YouTube job scams sent via text are spreading globally, Google warns. Learn the key warning signs, including unrealistic pay and r...

Amazon Health AI brings a doctor to your pocket

Amazon Health AI says it operates in a HIPAA-compliant environment and does not use personal health data for ads, as the company r...

Robot plays tennis with humans in real time

A humanoid robot rallies tennis shots with a human player in real time, using AI to track and respond without scripts or remote co...

ATM jackpotting attacks surge across the US

The FBI warns of rising ATM jackpotting attacks, where hackers use malware to force ATM machines to dispense cash without authoriz...

littlefish raises $9.5 million to scale its mercha...

littlefish, the South African startup building financial infrastructure for small businesses, has raised a $9.5 million Series A r...

KOKO Networks’ UK carbon arm hit $50.5 million rev...

Accounts for KOKO Networks (UK) Ltd show turnover jumped to £39.8 million ($50.5 million) in 2024 from £1.8 million ($2.3 million)...

How TeamApt got inside Nigeria’s payment rails

When Tosin Eniolorunda brought Dennis Ajalie into TeamApt as a senior business development officer in 2018, the company was still ...

Nigeria to spend $6.1 million on consultants for n...

Nigeria will spend $6.1 million on seven consulting firms and five individual consultants to support the rollout of its national f...

Starlink wants to wire Francophone Africa. Regulat...

Starlink is rewiring Francophone Africa’s internet, shifting from rogue outsider to infrastructure partner as telcos, regulators, ...

Veterinarian Ashton Sellers Becomes The First Blac...

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Howard University And Bowie State University Annou...

A multi-million-dollar initiative is on the way to ensure the responsible use of AI at two HBCUs.

Lil Wayne Believes If You’re Fearful Of AI, You Sh...

Lil Wayne doesn’t believe AI can take his throne.

Estate Of Quincy Jones Sells Catalog, Including Hi...

Sherrese Clark has attached herself to another acquisition of a legendary artist.

Unpacking Folorunsho Alakija’s Family Legacy: Who ...

Few figures embody the intersection of entrepreneurship, family legacy and generational wealth quite like Folorunsho Alakija.

Mining the deep ocean

Renewable technologies need a multitude of critical minerals. The seabed could supply these riches. But at what cost?

A light in the dark: Finding the good in the natur...

OPINION: Is it absurd to think that science can inform our values? Not at all, says writer KC Cole.

Elizabeth Warren calls Pentagon’s decision to bar ...

In a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) equated the DoD's decision to label Anthropic a "su...

Startup Gimlet Labs is solving the AI inference bo...

Gimlet Labs just raised an $80 million Series A for tech that lets AI run across NVIDIA, AMD, Intel, ARM, Cerebras and d-Matrix ch...

Grab to buy Foodpanda Taiwan from Delivery Hero fo...

Grab will acquire Delivery Hero’s Foodpanda business in Taiwan for $600 million, expanding beyond Southeast Asia and setting up a ...

Littlebird raises $11M for its AI-assisted ‘recall...

Littlebird is building an AI that reads your screen in real time to capture context, answer questions, and automate tasks, without...

Leonid Radvinsky, the owner of OnlyFans, has pass...

OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky has passed away at the age of 43 after a battle with cancer. 

Meet the Gods of AI Warfare

In its early days, the AI initiative known as Project Maven had its fair share of skeptics at the Pentagon. Today, many of them ar...

What Happens When You Can’t Get a Death Certificat...

For families of the missing, systemic obstacles to identifying remains and locating people in Israeli detention has created a kind...

The Rise of the Ray-Ban Meta Creep

Between pickup artists and juvenile pranksters, the wearable device is becoming associated with pests of all kinds.

7 Best Phones You Can’t Buy in the US (2026)

Wondering what you’re missing out on? Here are our favorite smartphones that aren’t officially sold stateside but are available in...

Best Laptops (2026): My Honest Advice Having Teste...

I've been reviewing laptops for over a decade, and this is my sincere advice on how to find the right laptop for you

Walmart’s AI move could lead to surge pricing — sh...

“We don’t participate in surge pricing,” a spokeswoman said.

Doctors dismissed my cancer symptoms as stress and...

“Everything I'm on was prescribed by doctors, but the AI coached me on how to talk about it," Steve Brown said.

McDonald’s experimenting with robot employees that...

The robots, supplied by Chinese firm Keenon Robotics, were deployed as part of a trial at the McDonald's location, Digitaltrends r...

AI is making the hard choice between consumer safe...

Several recent high-profile incidents underscore the volatile intersection where digital advancement and privacy now collide. 

Jeff Bezos’ Space Company Unveils Plans for Orbita...

It's proposing two approaches: either shoot dangerous asteroids with an ion cannon — or ram it out of orbit. The post Jeff Bezos’...

Samples From Distant Asteroid Contain All DNA and ...

Woah. The post Samples From Distant Asteroid Contain All DNA and RNA Building Blocks appeared first on Futurism.

Analyst Warns Against Using Microsoft’s Copilot AI...

"Copilot makes over-shared documents more accessible." The post Analyst Warns Against Using Microsoft’s Copilot AI on Friday After...

Mark Zuckerberg Secretly Training an AI Agent to D...

Did he have an AI agent advising him when he built the Metaverse? The post Mark Zuckerberg Secretly Training an AI Agent to Do CEO...

Microsoft Realizes It’s Epically Screwed Up Window...

Painful. The post Microsoft Realizes It’s Epically Screwed Up Windows 11 as Users Rage at Copilot AI Crammed Everywhere appeared f...

ClippaPay Launches Africa’s First Creator-Powered ...

ClippaPay connects African creator to brands through UGC production, video...

Request for Expressions of Interest Engagement of ...

The Federal Government of Nigeria has received financing from the...

Request for Expressions of Interest Design and Dev...

The objective of the iDICE Programme is to promote entrepreneurship,...

Africa Technology Expo returns to Lagos for third ...

The African Technology Expo brings together decision-makers, senior executives, regulators, and technology professionals to do bus...

Request for Expressions of Interest Engagement of ...

The Federal Government of Nigeria has received financing from the...

Impact of 5G on Mobile Gaming: Speed, Latency, Clo...

Impact of 5G on Mobile Gaming: Speed, Latency, Cloud and Esports 5G is transforming mobile gaming by reducing latency, increasing ...

Social Commerce Trends for 2025: Platforms, Strate...

Social Commerce Trends for 2025: Platforms, Strategy, Growth This article explains social commerce trends for 2025, covering live ...

Complete Online Security Checklist

Complete Online Security Checklist Every 39 seconds, a cyberattack happens somewhere on the internet. According to cybersecurity r...

Best Budget Smartphones For Gaming: Top Picks That...

Best Budget Smartphones For Gaming: Top Picks That Deliver This article breaks down the best budget smartphones for gaming, focusi...

AI smart glasses could generate fake photos instan...

AI smart glasses can generate or alter photos instantly. Here's how Google’s demo raises new questions about trusting images.

Fake antivirus software bill scam warning

Got a fake TotalAV bill email? Learn how refund scams work, red flags to watch and how to protect your money and devices today.

Hospital cyberattacks threaten patient safety

Hospital cyberattacks are surging. AI impersonation targets staff and patients. Here’s how to protect your medical identity today....