Category: Science/Technology

Bitcoin Halving: What you need to know and how it ...

Bitcoin has seen an appreciation of 14% in the month leading up to the halving so far...

NASA Mars samples, which could contain evidence of...

NASA's plan to retrieve as many as 30 geological samples from Mars is getting a major rewrite, agency officials said on Monday. Th...

Why do we lose so much hair?

Hair shedding is normal, but when is it considered "hair loss"?

Watch hammerhead sharks swim in 'cyclones' around ...

Filmmakers have captured hundreds of hammerhead sharks circling a volcanic island off Costa Rica for a new Netflix wildlife series...

AI pinpoints where psychosis originates in the bra...

Scientists have moved a step closer to understanding the basis of the hallucinations and delusions that characterize schizophrenia...

Object that slammed into Florida home was indeed s...

An object that smashed through a Florida home was part of a pallet jettisoned from the International Space Station along with 5,80...

NASA confirms object that struck Florida home came...

NASA confirmed that an object that struck a Naples, Florida, home in March was part of a load released from the International Spac...

Watch out for the new ‘ghost hackers’

Learn how to secure social media accounts, implement legacy contacts, and create a digital estate plan to protect your online asse...

In today’s edition: Ghana wants to tax its content creators || Nigeria asks Kenya to extradite Binance executives || Tingo lays of...

How to reverse Mpesa transactions 2024 easily

M-pesa offers a reversal option to recover mistakenly transferred funds. Here are 5 methods on how to reverse M-pesa transactions:

Post-CEO exit, Cellulant appoints new leaders, shi...

Following the exit of its CEO and four other top executives, Cellulant has named new leaders, including a new CTO and head of inte...

6 strange things observed during the April 8 solar...

During the recent total solar eclipse on April 8, scientists and other observers spotted some strange things in the sky and on the...

Explosive 'devil comet' 12P will soon be at its br...

The explosive green 'devil comet' 12P/ Pons-Brooks is about to reach its closest point to the sun. Here's how to see the rare visi...

1st-of-its-kind Parkinson's treatment may slow agg...

A new antibody drug for Parkinson's disease appears to slow the progression of its movement-related symptoms, at least in some pat...

Infamous boat-sinking orcas spotted hundreds of mi...

Orcas that attack and sink boats in southwestern Europe have been spotted circling a vessel in Spain, hundreds of miles from where...

Unusual octopus sex session captured in rare and c...

Watch a female octopus drag a male around during sex in rare footage captured off the Indonesian island of Bunaken.

Coral reefs around the world are experiencing mass...

Coral reefs around the world are experiencing global bleaching for the fourth time due to prolonged warming of the oceans, accordi...

Your favorite coffee may be more than half a milli...

Researchers have discovered the ancient origins of arabica coffee, the world's most popular type, tracing its lineage back about 6...

NASA's plan to bring Mars samples to Earth undergo...

NASA's plan to retrieve samples from Mars for analysis on Earth is on hold due to cost and time constraints. The project has been ...

Cellphone nightmare leads to ported numbers, ident...

A ported phone number scam is leading to more people having their identities stolen by sophisticated scammers. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knu...

Illinois woman hits Target with class action lawsu...

An Illinois woman filed a class action lawsuit against Target on accusations the company violated state law by collecting and stor...

Delayed salaries and staff cuts at Tingo Group mon...

Tingo Group, the company sued by the SEC in December 2023 for fabricating its financial statements, furloughed nearly all its full...

Nigeria’s request to extradite Binance exec from K...

A detective with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) who asked not to be named because of the sensitivity of the matt...

UBA to raise fresh capital through sale of 10.8 bi...

United Bank for Africa (UBA) is will sell 10.8 billion ordinary shares with as part of plans to raise fresh capital to meet new ca...

Is this technology the answer to cleaning up our o...

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a vast marine debris vortex, is being tackled by The Ocean Cleanup’s innovative technologies.

Cell phone nightmare leads to ported numbers, iden...

A ported phone number scam is leading to more people having their identities stolen by sophisticated scammers. Here's what you nee...

Arrowhead says it will be making changes to Helldi...

Arrowhead Game Studios has confirmed that it will be making changes to Helldivers 2's flame system soon.

Samsung's stunning Frame TV is my dream display an...

I've just spotted Samsung's stunning 75-inch The Frame QLED TV on sale for a new record-low price of $1,895 at Amazon.

LaCie unveils upgraded storage offerings that will...

Latest LaCie 1big Dock, 2big Dock, d2 Professional and 2big RAID products get significant 20% capacity increase.

Google Chrome will soon let you talk to Gemini rig...

Chrome users may soon see a Gemini shortcut in their address bar - allowing them to summon the AI bot with ease.

The Microsoft Store gets a turbo boost in new upda...

Microsoft Store's version 22403 brings significant performance upgrades, promising faster loading times and a smoother user experi...

Pula, a startup providing Nigerian farmers insuran...

Pula is selling insurance to local farmers through distribution channels

Govt should incentivize low-interest loans for sol...

Grace Mbah said solar companies sell at a higher price because they import most of their components

Nigeria ranked 5th in cybercrime

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MTN’s MoMo expands across 10 countries

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World's fastest camera captures footage at 156 tri...

This camera can generate clips of breathtakingly quick processes — and could help scientists create ultrafast magnetic memory and ...

32 astonishing ancient burials, from 'vampire' dec...

Archaeologists have discovered lavish and grisly burials the world over.

2,000-foot-wide 'potentially hazardous' asteroid h...

The 2,000-foot-wide asteroid 2013 NK4 just made its closest approach to Earth in recorded history, sailing by at about eight lunar...

Tube-tying surgeries and vasectomies skyrocketed p...

A new study suggests that the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022 prompted a surge in young people undergoing sterilization procedu...

Top total solar eclipses to look out for over the ...

Want to experience totality again? Here are the next seven total solar eclipses across the world, from Alaska to Australia.

Fitness drinks: Scientists weigh in on the benefit...

Functional beverages, which offer mental or physical benefits beyond hydration, are gaining popularity worldwide. Here is what sci...

Fix autocorrect if it’s driving you ducking crazy...

Discover easy solutions to tame autocorrect frustration on iOS and Android devices. Turn off, customize and add personal touches t...

6 things to do right now to boost your security, p...

Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reveals the six top things to do right now before it’s too late: Tech and life choices that can keep your...

Adobe releases Acrobat AI assistant starting at $4...

Adobe's new Acrobat AI Assistant will be generally available to users of Acrobat and Reader starting on Tuesday for an add-on subs...

Nigeria’s headline inflation accelerates to 33.2% ...

Headline inflation accelerated to 33.2% in March, defying analysts' estimates of a marginal increase. Those analysts' estimates we...

Building trust: Why Africa needs inclusive cyberse...

Africa's booming digital space faces a challenge: fraudsters threaten economic growth which leads to many being excluded. How can ...

Wema Bank tightens security after ₦685 million fra...

Wema Bank reported ₦685 million ($594,943) in fraud and forgery losses in 2023, highlighting the scale of fraud in Nigeria’s finan...

Next Wave: Is Nigeria ready for the AI revolution

The importance of assessing Nigeria’s (and by extension the continent’s) readiness for AI is so that we can avoid a consumerist ap...

In today’s edition: Wema Bank battled $594,943 fraud in 2023 || TikTok recommits to user safety in Kenya || Openview wins against ...

GTBank begins process to raise $750 million

Guaranty Trust Holding Company, the parent company of GTBank, will seek shareholder approval to raise $750 million in additional c...

Southern Africa is now the top investment region i...

In April 2024, The African Private Capital Association (AVCA) released its 2023 African Private Capital Activity Report which prov...

Layoffs and job security push Nigeria’s tech worke...

Faced with layoffs and fear of job security, Nigeria's tech workers are now pursuing careers in traditional industries.

Incentro Africa denies laying off staff at the beg...

Incentro Africa has clarified that it did not execute layoffs in early 2024, contrary to industry chatter. But terminated contract...

In today’s edition: Nigeria purposes yet another ID card || Canal+ increases MultiChoice stake to 40% || Nigerian banks scramble t...

How to hide apps on your iPhone to keep them secre...

Here are some simple steps to discreetly hide apps or an entire app page on your iPhone for decluttering or confidentiality.

6 things to do right now to boost your security an...

6 Top things to do right now before it’s too late: Tech and life choices that can keep your safer on and offline.

Annual cybersecurity training isn’t working, so wh...

Companies must end their reliance on annual training and deploy methods that truly make an impact.

How manufacturers can create a sustainable busines...

The Twin Transition: how sustainability can go hand-in-hand with innovation in manufacturing.

Getting ChatGPT to run on a NAS is actually worth ...

A tech enthusiast put an Nvidia RTX GPU in a 12-bay NAS and added an AI chatbot to interact with the data.

Quordle today – hints and answers for Monday, Apri...

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

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.

Critics call out plastics industry over "fraud of ...

Only 5 to 6% of plastic waste produced in the U.S. is actually recycled. A new report accuses the plastics industry of a decades-l...

House reauthorizes FISA spy program after GOP uphe...

The bill reforms and extends a portion of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act known as Section 702 for a shortened period of...

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Starlink ordered to shutdown its services in Zimba...

Elon Musk’s internet connectivity company, Starlink is experiencing torrid times in Africa as the government of Zimbabwe has…

$NOT token launch: Here is all you need to know ab...

Notcoin is a game that became popular recently, where Web3 enthusiasts earned coins by tapping on phone screens while using a Tele...

Why African countries need to safeguard their cybe...

The World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Index ranks many African nations lower in terms of cybersecurity readiness. This,…...

Climate Action Africa urges broader stakeholder co...

Climate Action Africa urges all stakeholders to take a proactive stance in addressing the climate crisis

Cancer patients can now be 'matched' to best treat...

Identifying the most effective cancer treatment for a given patient from the get-go can help improve outcomes.

Gravitational waves reveal 1st-of-its-kind merger ...

Ripples in space-time point to the merger of a neutron star with another mystery object. The object, which falls right within the ...

Drowned land off Australia was an Aboriginal hotsp...

The landscape features in the dreamtime stories of Australia's Indigenous people.

What is artificial intelligence (AI)?

This exciting field of computer science focuses on technologies that mimic human intelligence — with AI systems becoming way more ...

'Most of Gorongosa's large animals had died': How ...

In this excerpt from the beautiful book "Rewild the World at Bedtime" by Emily Hawkins and illustrator by Ella Beech, we discover ...

African weather system generating rumors of UFOs a...

A software glitch in a weather application led alien and UFO sleuths to believe there was an underwater anomaly the size of Texas,...

Is your smartphone spying on you without you even ...

The ambient light sensors on smartphones may be turned into cameras, according to researches at MIT. This could pose a threat to p...

How AI is paving the way to smoother streets using...

The Autonomous Road Repair System from tech firm Robotiz3d uses artificial intelligence technology to locate potholes and promptly...

How scammers have sunk to a new low with an AI obi...

Scammers have stooped to using artificial intelligence to scan obituary websites to create fake obituary websites to target the gr...

Fox News AI Newsletter: Dennis Quaid on what AI ca...

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

Apollo the robot joins Mercedes-Benz assembly line...

A Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing factory in Hungary is using humanoid robots to help with human staffing shortages on the factory flo...

New FCC rules require 'nutrition label' for high-s...

The Federal Communications Commission's new rules require internet providers to display broadband nutrition labels to help consume...

YouTube influencer group Dude Perfect scores more ...

YouTube channel Dude Perfect landed an investment of more than $100 million from Highmount Capital that will allow the group to co...

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy touts AI push in shareholder...

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy touted the company's AI development and shed light on how it crafts AI products and services in his annual l...

Some San Francisco trains using '80s-era floppy di...

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, which runs the city's Muni Metro, says it still uses floppy disks to run the tr...

Is the FTC calling you? Probably not. Here’s how t...

If you see the FTC pop up on your caller ID or a person claiming to be from this government agency, it's likely a scam. Here's wha...

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

You may be in the mood for a new docuseries like Unlocked: A Jail Experiment or an unserious comedy like Good Times. Here's what's...

Stairs are no obstacle for this robot vacuum and m...

The Ascender robot vacuum and mop cleaner tackles stairs, edges, and corners for marathon cleaning sessions.

The taxing truth: A state-by-state analysis of tax...

The deadline to file your taxes is approaching. For those using tax software to get it done faster, be wary of clever scammers.

Periodical cicadas will emerge this spring. Here's...

Periodical cicadas aren't present every spring, but when they do emerge, they come in loud, buzzing hordes. Here's what you need t...

Dude Perfect's latest trick — sinking up to $300 m...

Dude Perfect started with five college friends posting sports trick-shot videos on YouTube. Now it's being labeled a "media jugger...

Internet providers roll out broadband "nutrition" ...

The FCC is requiring internet providers to tell consumers exactly what they're getting in their broadband plans.

Meta tests new features on Instagram designed to f...

The feature will be turned on by default globally for teens under 18. Adult users will get a notification encouraging them to acti...

So much ado about ‘delve’

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How you can obtain the new NIMC multipurpose ID/AT...

Only registered citizens and legal residents with a National Identification Number (NIN) are eligible to have the NIMC GMPC card.....

Discover the difference – a close look at the TECN...

Have you heard about the new TECNO CAMON 30? It’s not just your regular smartphone; it’s designed to…

Naira appreciation: Starlink slashes price router ...

This is the second time the satellite internet service provider has slashed its prices in Nigeria...

South Africa issues first crypto licence to Luno, ...

South Africa has opted not to develop a separate framework for crypto operators and instead will oversee the firms under the exist...

Underwater mountain range off Easter Island hosts ...

An expedition to the Salas y Gómez Ridge off Rapa Nui in the Pacific Ocean documented 160 species that were not previously known t...

Immensely powerful 'magnetar' is emitting wobbly r...

Strange radio signals coming from a magnetar that "woke up" after more than a decade of radio silence cannot be explained by our c...

Parasite that lived in woman's eye for 2 years lik...

Doctors described a case of a rare infection called ocular pentastomiasis, which is caused by a parasite known to lay its eggs in ...

Car-size asteroid discovered 2 days ago flies 30 t...

A newly discovered asteroid got within 12,000 miles of Earth on a harrowing, ultra-close approach today. The space rock won't retu...