Category: Science/Technology

Roblox’s AI assistant gets new agentic tools to pl...

The new new tools are designed to help creators throughout the entire development process.

Google adds Nano Banana-powered image generation t...

The feature will be initially available to paid users in the U.S.

InsightFinder raises $15M to help companies figure...

According to CEO Helen Gu, the biggest problem facing the industry today is not just monitoring and diagnosing where AI models go ...

AI traffic to US retailers rose 393% in Q1, and it...

Adobe says AI traffic to U.S. retail sites also jumped 269% in March, with visitors converting better and generating more revenue ...

Two Americans sentenced for helping North Korea st...

The U.S. Department of Justice announced that two Americans were sentenced to years in prison for helping the North Korean governm...

Gen Z and parents favor old-school tech like iPods...

They’re tossing tech in the trash and seizing a retro reboot.

Teens Alarmed at What AI Is Doing to Their Minds

"I want to have my normal brain back." The post Teens Alarmed at What AI Is Doing to Their Minds appeared first on Futurism.

Top 9 Sites to Recharge Airtime Online in Nigeria

Top 9 Sites to Recharge Airtime Online in Nigeria If you still walk to a nearby shop to buy airtime, you’re already missing out. T...

D-Link Aquila Pro AI R95: high-speed Wi-Fi 7 at a ...

Forget about the eye-catching design – the D-Link Aquila Pro AI R95 router gets all the basics right, with excellent performance, ...

Miss Succession? Brian Cox's new movie Glenrothan ...

Nothing can top HBO Max hit Succession for me — but for his directorial debut, Brian Cox might have come close with new movie Glen...

Ex-PlayStation boss says Microsoft is 'trying so h...

Former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden has suggested Microsoft can't save Xbox Game Pass, following comments made by Xbox CEO A...

'Anyone with $10 could have walked straight throug...

Annoying adware turned out to be a piece of malware capable of killing antivirus software.

James Bond 007 First Light PS5 controller pre-orde...

We've got all the best information and early links to bookmark ahead of the James Bond 007 First Light limited edition DualSense p...

Northern lights may be visible from several US sta...

A large hole opened up in the sun's atmosphere this week, spewing high-speed solar winds that will paint northern lights displays ...

Sama to lay off over 1,100 Kenyan workers after Me...

The job cuts deal a fresh blow to Kenya’s fast-growing but fragile AI outsourcing sector.

Nigeria’s Enugu State plans AI insitute in bold be...

The plan signals a shift in how subnational governments in Nigeria are thinking about economic development.

Marvel Studios Cuts 8% of Staff As The Walt Disney...

Marvel Studios has been impacted by Disney layoffs.

Chef Virgil Harper Debuts Fine Dining Restaurant I...

After heating up the Atlanta food scene, Chef Virgil Harper is debuting a new concept in Houston, TX.

Despite Decline In Black Male Enrollment At HBCUs,...

Black male enrollment at the Historically Black College and University (HBCU), Benedict College, is on the rise.

The crazy nests built by leaf-cutter ants

Turrets and tunnels and carbon dioxide — oh my! These ants farm, but they are also master builders.

Meta raises Quest 3 and Quest 3S prices due to RAM...

Starting April 19, the price of the Meta Quest 3S (128GB) and Meta Quest 3S (256GB) will go up by $50 to $349.99 and $449.99, resp...

Canva’s AI assistant can now call various tools to...

The latest version of Canva's AI assistant lets users create editable designs with text prompts.

Runway CEO says AI could help Hollywood make 50 fi...

Runway’s CEO says AI could help studios make dozens of films for the cost of one, betting volume will boost hit-making odds.

Google is now targeting bad ads over bad actors

Google blocked 8.3 billion ads in 2025 but suspended fewer advertisers.

You’ve heard of hybrid cars. Now meet a hybrid cem...

Why choose fossil fuels or electricity when you can have both? NOC Energy has figured out how to hybridize heavy industry.

Smart Plug Guide (2026): When You Should and Shoul...

Smart plugs can add controls to any outlet, but they aren’t perfect for everything. Here’s our guide to using one and which ones t...

LG Sound Suite Review: Big Sound for Larger Rooms

The Dolby Atmos soundbar setup rivals the best from Samsung and Sonos.

The 10 Best MagSafe Phone Grips for Your Butter Fi...

Keep your phone firmly in hand and add some personality with these comfortable, durable, and nifty smartphone grips.

Congress Turns Up Pressure on DHS Over Palantir’s ...

Democrats are demanding answers about Palantir and other surveillance firms powering Trump’s hard-line immigration enforcement age...

Anthropic Plots Major London Expansion

As tensions with the US government mount, Anthropic has leased a new office with enough space to quadruple its 200-person head cou...

AI chatbot conversations can be used against peopl...

"We are telling our clients: You should proceed with caution here," said Alexandria Gutiérrez Swette, a lawyer at New York-based l...

Following nude-deepfake outcry, Apple nearly kicke...

The threat reportedly came after Apple had determined that both Grok and X were in violation of Apple’s App Review Guidelines, whi...

Booking.com hackers use hotel messaging to send fa...

Booking.com phishers could be invading your inbox.

Ticketmaster owner Live Nation maintains an illega...

US District Judge Arun Subramanian will decide on what penalties Live Nation will need to pay as a result of the verdict, as well ...

Inside the alarming cyborg future ‘transhumanists...

The idea that humanity as we know it should not endure is a frighteningly common one in Silicon Valley.

AI Is Turning Workplaces Into Hopeless Gridlock

Looks like AI is not the magical tool that CEOs make it out to be. The post AI Is Turning Workplaces Into Hopeless Gridlock appear...

Starbucks’ Baffling ChatGPT Collab Treats Customer...

"If you are so paralyzed by an indecision that you need a chatbot to tell you what coffee drink to order, you probably need to che...

ChatGPT’s “Honest Reaction” to a “Song” Composed E...

"It reminds me of something that would play over a quiet city montage or end credits." The post ChatGPT’s “Honest Reaction” to a “...

Video Shows Amazon Delivery Drone Dropping Package...

"It does drop from 10 feet in the air." The post Video Shows Amazon Delivery Drone Dropping Package Directly Onto Concrete, Smashi...

What It Really Means That a Failing Shoe Brand “Pi...

"If you don’t believe we are in a bubble you are in denial." The post What It Really Means That a Failing Shoe Brand “Pivoted to A...

Kenya tightens grip on digital lenders as CBK appr...

Kenya’s Central Bank has updated its list of licensed digital lenders, approving 32 new firms while warning unlicensed operators t...

Corporate Affairs Commission hit by cyberattack in...

On Techpoint Digest, we talk about the CAC being hit by a cyberattack in Nigeria, Kenya tightening regulations on satellite Intern...

Only 4% of Nigeria’s ride-hailing drivers are wome...

Only 4% of ride-hailing drivers in Nigeria are women, according to a new report. As gig work grows into a $5.1 billion sector, the...

Platnova Celebrates Third Anniversary with over 10...

Platnova is three years old. For a Nigerian fintech operating in...

The Best Free Tools for Managing Your Money Withou...

The Best Free Tools for Managing Your Money Without a Finance Degree Managing your money does not have to be complicated. Today, s...

Artificial Intelligence Tools for Small Business T...

Artificial Intelligence Tools for Small Business That Save Time This article explains how artificial intelligence tools can help s...

New FBI warning reveals phishing attacks hitting p...

FBI warns hackers target messaging apps with phishing. Learn how attacks work and how to protect your private chats today.

How scammers target grieving victims through onlin...

Scammers are targeting grieving people through games like Words With Friends, often using gift card tricks. Spot the red flags.

The one thing scammers check before targeting you ...

Scammers use your public data to target you. Learn what they check first and how to remove your info before you become a victim.

'Towards a full private digital workspace': Tuta d...

Tuta beat Google and Microsoft to quantum resistant cloud storage with zero knowledge architecture and invite only beta access sta...

13 of the best Record Store Day 2026 releases, as ...

We're a music-loving bunch at TechRadar, just see our top Record Store Day 2026 picks (and why we love them)

An ancient Microsoft Excel security flaw could let...

CISA is warning about ongoing exploitation of a 2008 bug in multiple versions of Excel.

Who goes there? Your Ring doorbell can now recogni...

The new feature is rolling out now for premium subscribers, but you'll have to activate it manually if you want to try it.

'It's a lot of fun': Blackmagic just turned the Ap...

Version 3.3 of the iOS app adds camera controls and monitoring from your wrist.

Cybersecurity firm shows how hackers are using AI ...

U.S. officials are warning of Iranian cyberattacks on businesses and consumers. It comes as a new FBI report shows losses from cyb...

The POEM framework: How Tomi Davies filters pitch ...

Most investors arrive after the value has been priced in. Tomi Davies arrives when founders are still learning how to think.

7 women in tech who are inspiring the next generat...

Advancing in tech as a young woman often requires more than joining communities, attending events, or collecting certifications.…...

Court stops FCCPC from enforcing 2025 digital lend...

A federal high court in Lagos has temporarily blocked the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) from…

Nigerian Fintech Platnova Reaches over 100,000 Use...

The Lagos-headquartered platform is expanding into business payments as it eyes new markets and a growing diaspora user base

Nigerian founder sells Dubai business to fund Keep...

Akindele Liasu has committed significant founder capital to Keepaza, the Nigerian payment identity platform he founded under OH…

'Something's missing': Most thorough-ever study of...

A comprehensive new study combines decades of research to reveal that we're missing an essential component in our understanding of...

'Human evolution didn't slow down; we were just mi...

Over the past 10,000 years, evolution in West Eurasia has been selecting for light skin, red hair and resistance to HIV and lepros...

Stephen Hawking's black hole information paradox c...

Stephen Hawking's theory of black hole evaporation clashes with the laws of quantum mechanics. A new paper finds a way around this...

Hackers used AI to steal hundreds of millions of M...

A group of hackers used both Claude Code and ChatGPT in a cybersecurity hack that lasted two and a half months.

The first black hole ever discovered is spewing 'd...

Astronomers have accurately measured the "dancing" energy jets of the first confirmed black hole, Cygnus X-1, more than 60 years a...

5 worrisome privacy clauses hidden in smart home d...

Smart TVs, voice assistants and connected cars collect detailed behavioral data through privacy clauses most users never read. Lea...

FBI offers urgent guidance on securing home router...

The FBI says Russian GRU hackers exploited vulnerable home and office routers in the U.S. and offers tips to protect your network ...

Three million Nigerians in gig economy, nearly a q...

Three million people now work in Nigeria’s gig economy, and nearly a quarter of them are in ride-hailing, according to a new repor...

The solar-powered medical kiosks bringing doctors ...

Telemedan works like a small clinic, designed to handle consultation and diagnosis of a patient in one place.

In today's edition: Kenya issues 32 digital lending licences || Nigeria’s CAC affected by security breach || Cellulant taps ex-Xap...

What e-invoicing is and why it matters for Nigeria...

E-invoicing is the electronic exchange of a clearance document between a supplier, the tax authority, and a buyer.

Kenya’s LOLC Microfinance Bank directors risk pros...

The decision signals a sharper enforcement stance in Kenya’s data protection regime.

Prediction Market Apps Lets You Make Money Trading...

In recent years, a new wave of financial platforms has emerged—prediction market apps. These platforms allow everyday users to mak...

How A Luxury Men’s Grooming And Wellness Brand Fou...

Darius Davie and Matthew Sears are making their mark on the men’s grooming and wellness industry.

How Student Decline And Distractions Are Driving S...

At a time when technology is rapidly evolving and screen time is on the rise, schools across the United States are scaling back cl...

NAACP Sues Elon Musk’s xAI Over Pollution From Dat...

The NAACP has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk’s xAI.

Kyle Kuzma Becomes Team Owner Of E1’s Sierra Racin...

Kyle Kuzma is now an E1 team owner.

Angel Reese Held A 6-Week STEM Program To Empower ...

Angel Reese returned to her hometown to empower young girls in STEM.

AI data center startup Fluidstack in talks for $1B...

Fundraising is reportedly flowing for Fluidstack after it secured a $50 billion deal to build data centers for Anthropic.

Spotify launches the ability to purchase physical ...

Spotify users in the US and UK can officially purchase physical books through the Android app. iOS users will get the feature next...

Anthropic’s rise is giving some OpenAI investors s...

One investor who has backed both companies told the FT that justifying OpenAI's recent round required assuming an IPO valuation of...

Fathom adds a bot-less meeting mode in a bid to ta...

Fathom will allow you to choose between video, audio-only, and transcription modes.

HBO Max comes to India via exclusive JioHotstar de...

HBO Max will be available to JioHotstar subscribers as an add-on starting at ₹49 (about $0.50) per month, and would feature conten...

The Caves That Could Help Us Find, or Become, Alie...

From lava tubes on Mars to ice pockets on Europa, subterranean environments may offer the best chance of finding life—and living s...

AI Slop Is Making the Internet Fake-Happy

A new study examines the impact of the rise of AI-generated websites on the internet—and found some surprising results.

Best Wi-Fi Routers of 2026 for Working, Gaming, an...

Don’t suffer the buffer. These WIRED-tested home routers will deliver reliable internet across your home, whatever your needs or b...

Best GoPro Camera (2026): Compact, Budget, Accesso...

You’re an action hero, and you need a camera to match. We guide you through all the models, plus accessory recommendations and hid...

12 Best Standing Desks of 2026, Tested and Reviewe...

Take your home office to new heights with our favorite motorized standing desks.

Meta’s ‘pervert glasses’ fuels trend of creeps sec...

Pickup artists and would-be influencers are increasingly using the glasses to turn real-life encounters into content.

Chinese carmaker Chery’s AI-powered robot up for s...

Chinese carmaker Chery has officially taken a bold step into the future by becoming one of the first robot makers to sell its huma...

Glitching robots make hilarious viral videos — but...

In the dystopian future, these machines rage against you.

Apple fans react to leaked images of iPhone Fold ‘...

For fans used to Apple’s sleek, minimalist aesthetic, the early look isn’t exactly love at first swipe.

Hate content thrives on Instagram due to lax Meta ...

Meta's rollback of content moderation policies has allowed antisemitism, white supremacy and terrorist propaganda to flourish on i...

There’s Something Fundamentally Wrong With LLMs

"Our sense of the world may become distorted in ways we have barely begun to comprehend." The post There’s Something Fundamentally...

Trump Moves to Let Coal Companies Pollute Waterway...

"The Trump administration just took a sledgehammer to the health protections in place for toxic coal pollution." The post Trump Mo...

Man Who Threw Molotov at Sam Altman’s House Warned...

"If by some miracle you live, then I would take this as a sign from the divine to redeem yourself." The post Man Who Threw Molotov...

Trump Is Inflicting Massive Damage to His Public I...

"I will not defend blasphemy." The post Trump Is Inflicting Massive Damage to His Public Image by Posting Offensive AI Slop appear...

AI Use Appears to Have a “Boiling Frog” Effect on ...

"We find that AI assistance improves immediate performance, but it comes at a heavy cognitive cost." The post AI Use Appears to Ha...

From holiday lessons to frontend leadership: How A...

Abdulqudus Abubakare went from casual web lessons to leading frontend on a national platform. His journey shows what it really tak...

Gabon’s new law makes all social media users trace...

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss how Gabon recently turned the Internet into a surveillance tool, Lagos responders are now receivin...