Category: Science/Technology

Infinix NOTE 40 Pro vs. Redmi NOTE 13 Pro: The ult...

How do they stack up against each other in aspects crucial to Nigerian users?

Zimbabwe dumps dollar, bets on ZiG

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121 African tech startups raised $466m in Q1 2024,...

More African tech startups raised more than $1 million dollars in Q1 2024 compared to Q1 2023.

Introducing Flashchange, a new exchange that offer...

Other than offering a variety of digital assets, Flashchange prioritizes transparency, security, and user safety...

Ramadan: Bolt hosts Iftar dinner for Muslim and Ch...

As the Muslim holy month of Ramadan winds to an end, leading ride-hailing company, Bolt, on Monday night,…

Eyes hurt after the eclipse? Signs of retinal dama...

The April 8 eclipse inspired awe from many skywatchers — but now concerns about possible eye damage appear to be rising.

77,000 baby salmon survive truck crash in Oregon b...

A truck that was transporting 102,000 spring Chinook salmon to the Imnaha River in northeastern Oregon crashed in a road bend, spi...

Extremely rare marsupial mole that 'expertly navig...

Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa Martu rangers have photographed an elusive mole covered in silky golden locks that burrows in the sands of We...

1st 'atlas' of human ovaries could lead to fertili...

The first ever "atlas" of this female reproductive organ could be used to improve fertility treatments, scientists say.

Eclipse from space: See the moon's shadow race acr...

Satellite images show the moon's gigantic shadow sweeping across North America during the April 8 total solar eclipse. Astronauts ...

If you missed the fun, look out for these upcoming...

Total solar eclipses occur every few years, but they are often only able to be seen from somewhere in the ocean. These are the nex...

Peter Higgs, physicist behind groundbreaking Higgs...

Nobel prize-winning physicist Peter Higgs, who in 1964 accurately predicted the existence of the Higgs boson "God particle," has r...

Advice from fraud specialist who files debit card ...

Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reveals advice from a reader who files debit card fraud claims all day. Here are eight do's and don'ts to...

See what the home you grew up in looks like now an...

Tech expert Kim Komando explains how to use Google Maps tricks like looking at your childhood home, planning trip times, and virtu...

Protect your Android from the Vultur banking Troja...

Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reveals how hackers have unleased a new, more powerful version of the Vultur banking Trojan that's capabl...

Dimon says AI could have similar impact as the pri...

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said in his annual letter to shareholders that artificial intelligence can be as transformational a...

Brazilian judge opens investigation into Elon Musk...

A Brazilian Supreme Court judge has opened an inquiry into X owner Elon Musk after he called for the ouster of the judge for order...

New carbon technology projects could be key to 'Bi...

The outcome of several carbon capturing and storage projects could be vital in Big Oil's race to reduce its carbon footprint.

First Bank Holdings to raise ₦300bn capital amid C...

First Bank Holdings will raise additional capital of ₦300 billion at a shareholders meeting this month, as banks scramble to meet ...

Binance executive pleads not guilty to money laund...

Gambaryan, who appeared before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court on Monday, pleaded not guilty t...

Bank of Uganda increases interest rates to curb in...

The Bank of Uganda has increased its interest rates for the second straight month to 10.25%—the highest point in nearly seven year...

In today’s edition: Binance executive remanded to prison || Online payments in Zimbabwe to resume on April 12 || Canal+ acquires m...

Who calls the shots at Susa Ventures-backed Okra?

Fara Ashiru Jituboh, the co-founder of Okra, a Nigerian open finance startup, currently holds the both roles of CEO and CTO within...

Samsung Nigeria Unveils Galaxy A55 5G, A35 5G with...

Samsung Nigeria has launched two new additions to its Galaxy A series – Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G smartphones. Both devices ...

How to print your Reminders app lists on your iPho...

Take your online tasks offline: How to print your Reminders app lists on your iPhone to take wherever you go.

Defend your Android from Vultur banking malware

Hackers have unleashed a new, more powerful version of the Vultur banking trojan that's capable of taking full control of your And...

How to update your PIN or Password on your Android

Here's how to update your password, PIN or pattern on your Android to keep your device safe and secure from hackers.

Advice from a fraud specialist who files debit car...

Advice from a reader who files debit card fraud claims all day: 8 ways to prevent debit card fraud. What you should know.

Google unveils its first data center processor as ...

Google unveils Axion processors for data centers, based on the Arm Neoverse V2 platform.

Star Wars Outlaws has an official release date, pr...

Ubisoft has announced that Star Wars Outlaws will launch on August 30, 2024 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Does Intel’s CEO get paid more than AMD’s CEO? The...

AMD's CEO earned significantly more than Intel's CEO in 2023, but stock played a major part.

I’m ready to throw out my iRobot Roomba in favor o...

I’m sick of my iRobot Roomba, but Samsung’s new robot vacuum and mop has caught my eye

Thousands of Social Security numbers stolen from g...

Details of attack are beginning to emerge, as Greylock McKinnon Associates notifies affected individuals.

Total solar eclipse cuts path across U.S.

Millions in the U.S., Mexico and Canada were able to see a total solar eclipse on Monday. The eclipse's path of totality cut throu...

Zoo animals got quiet, exhibited nighttime behavio...

During the eclipse, zoo animals across the U.S. displayed some unique behaviors, such as acting as they usually do at night.

Study maps "forever chemical" water contamination ...

Study finds cancer-linked PFAS chemicals prevalent in drinking water sources across the globe, including many far over regulatory ...

Space station captures image of moon's shadow duri...

NASA flight engineers managed to photograph and videotape the moon's shadow on Earth about 260 miles below them.

Here's why you spend more with mobile payment serv...

Tools like Apple Pay make it easier for consumers to spend more than they want, research shows.

More Amazon shoppers are scamming sellers with fra...

For merchants on Amazon, return scams are a painful cost of doing business, Wall Street Journal report shows.

Google makes it easier to find your missing Androi...

It's Google's equivalent of Apple's "Find My" feature that lets users locate lost iPhones and other devices.

Mitch McConnell backs House TikTok bill that could...

Momentum for the bill that could eventually lead to a ban on TikTok has slowed in the Senate.

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...

Nigerian e-hailing drivers are choosing CNG cars o...

While acknowledging that electric vehicles might present a good opportunity to do away with fueling and maintenance costs, they ar...

Antarctica is covered in volcanoes, could they eru...

Antarctica's western ice sheet alone contains 138 volcanos.

Longest eclipse ever: How scientists rode the supe...

In 1973, scientists using the supersonic Concorde jet extended totality to 74 minutes by flying almost as fast as the moon's shado...

Lab-grown 'minibrains' help reveal why traumatic b...

Miniature models of the brain are helping scientists study the cellular damage inflicted by traumatic brain injuries.

Hundreds of mysterious 'rogue' planets discovered ...

The James Webb Space Telescope recently discovered dozens of inexplicable 'rogue' planets floating through space in pairs. Now, a ...

Low tides reveal Bronze Age fortress that likely d...

The walls, discovered on a partially submerged isthmus, were exposed by recent low tides.

Solar eclipse quiz: Test how much you know about t...

The solar eclipse, a celestial event, will take place on Monday, April 8. Millions of people around the world will step outside to...

Fox News AI Newsletter: Tech's 'craziest talent wa...

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

How 1X’s humanoid robot is putting a stop to you h...

Eve is a new artificial intelligence-powered humanoid robot from 1X that can help with household chores, including folding the lau...

10 tips to speed up your PC's performance

Have you been having issues with your PC moving at a snail's pace? Before you invest in a new PC, here's what you can do first to ...

Apple and Nvidia may see supply chain disruptions ...

Taiwan was struck by its biggest earthquake in 25 years this week and the country's semiconductor industry may face some disruptio...

New information for approved but unpaid SRD SASSA ...

Did you apply for the SASSA SRD R350 at some point till 2024 & received approval, but haven't gotten a pay date yet? SASSA has a ...

Get your Nigeria birth attestation easily on the N...

NPC offers a convenient portal to get your birth attestation certificate. See how to use the NPC website to get your birth attesta...

Nigeria leads in musical hits; South Africa rakes ...

“South Africans have a more structured industry. They have all their collection society rights which is basically a fanbase that v...

Breakdown of 2024 Ghana passport application price...

Ghanaian Standard & Expedited passport fees have been reviewed for 2024, with each category seeing a 400% & 466% price increase re...

In this edition of #EnteringTech

10 tips to speed up your PC’s performance

Has your PC been moving slowly recently? Check out these 10 tips to help get your PC back up to speed again.

How to create a custom Gmail signature

To enhance your email professionalism, create a polished Gmail signature by following these few easy steps.

Two new stealthy malware threats are targeting tho...

Researchers have found two new malware threats looking to dupe Mac users and steal their data and personal information.

What to do when your own number appears to ring yo...

If you have a landline, you may have experienced lots of spam calls — some appearing to be your own phone number. Here's what you ...

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

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

Microsoft makes major quantum computing breakthrou...

Microsoft and Quantinuum say they've achieved Level 2 Resilience in quantum computing, making the technology viable for many indus...

Retro game emulators are now allowed in the iOS Ap...

Apple is under more pressure than ever for its App Store policies, but this might help its case.

Samsung’s not coming out with a smart display any ...

Thought you had enough screens in your life? Samsung disagrees – but I don’t think it’s a bad thing.

Are iPhones a rip-off?

I've been wondering if iPhones are really worth the premium price they command, despite being an iPhone 15 Pro Max fan.

The moon could get its own time zone. Here's why.

The White House wants to create a time system for the moon, in part to help promote economic opportunities for lunar travel.

Solar eclipse maps show 2024 totality path, peak t...

Astronomy fans figuring out where and what time to see the April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse can check out maps showing the path ...

Eclipse seekers in Texas may get clouds, but New E...

Meteorologists now feel increasingly confident in models that show some parts of the country looking golden for the eclipse on Mon...

2024 Eclipse: What to expect, from the awe-inspiri...

On Monday, April 8, a rare total eclipse of the sun will be viewable across a swath of 13 states. Correspondent David Pogue talks ...

What happens during a solar eclipse? Experts expla...

Monday's total eclipse of the sun will be viewable across a swath of 13 states. Learn what happens during an eclipse, and about pr...

Meta to adjust AI policies on content after board ...

The changes stem from recommendations issued by the company's oversight board after its review of a highly edited Facebook user vi...

American among 3 crew members to land at Internati...

A Russian Soyuz capsule carrying three crew members, including one American astronaut, landed at the International Space Station o...

Is Bitcoin’s bull-run over?

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Abuja DisCo fined N200 million for wrongfully bill...

The Abuja electricity distribution company (Abuja DisCo) has been hit with a N200 million fine by the Nigerian…

Here is a list of Africa’s top 10 biggest startups...

Africa has emerged as a hotbed of innovation, with startups disrupting industries and capturing the attention of investors…

Huawei Cloud launches startup program for Nigeria

Huawei Cloud has launched a startup program for Nigeria where it announced a total of $10 million to…

Five governance strategies that can help accelerat...

Over the past year and a half, we’ve seen the audience for AI extend from IT experts to…

NASA to create a new time zone for the moon by 202...

The moon's lower gravity means that time runs slower on its surface. With more moon missions planned, NASA has now been tasked by ...

Boulders flung from NASA's DART mission could cras...

Dozens of boulders dislodged by NASA's asteroid-smashing DART test could hit Mars in the future, new research suggests.

April 8 total solar eclipse: Everything you need t...

On April 8, a total solar eclipse will be visible to millions of people in North America. Here's everything you need to know about...

'Gambling with your life': Experts weigh in on dan...

"What Wim Hof did is about the most dangerous thing you can do when you go into cold water."

How and where to watch the April 8 solar eclipse o...

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will be visible across North America and you can watch all the action live from your own h...

Colorado man's 50-year snowfall tracking in Rockie...

Billy Barr, a 73-year-old resident of the remote Gothic, Colorado, has been meticulously recording snow and weather data for over ...

Mysterious fireballs seen streaking across Califor...

Onlookers in California were left puzzled early Tuesday when a series of bright fiery lights streaked across the night sky with so...

NASA ordered by White House to establish new clock...

NASA has been instructed by the White House to come up with a new timekeeping system for the moon due to its different gravitation...

Tropical forest loss decreased in 2023 but global ...

Tropical forest loss saw a decline in 2023, but there is still an ongoing pressure on woodlands globally, according to an analysis...

Florida man says space object crashed into his hou...

NASA has launched an investigation into an object that a Florida man says crashed through his roof from space, nearly hitting his ...

How to create custom Gmail signature

Adding an email signature to your Gmail account adds a touch of flare. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains how to create a signature...

Ultimate guide to viewing solar eclipse on April 8

The moon will pass between Earth and the sun for a total eclipse on April 8. This could be your last chance to witness a full sola...

Solar eclipse 2024: Tips to capture the perfect sh...

Monday's total solar eclipse is expected to be heavily documented through photography and filming. Capturing the perfect photo pre...

'Incognito mode' is not as private as it might see...

Google's "incognito mode" does not save browsing history or cookies to your device, but that does not stop your ISP from logging y...

Former FCC head Ajit Pai blasts net neutrality vot...

The Federal Communications Commission is planning to vote on reinstating net neutrality later this month, which former FCC chairma...

Elon Musk boosting pay of AI engineers to prevent ...

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the electric vehicle maker is raising the compensation of its artificial intelligence engineers due to Op...

Billionaire investor and NY Mets owner says AI cou...

'My belief is that a four-day work week is coming,' said Steve Cohen

NASA awards contracts to three companies for lunar...

Three companies scored contracts from NASA on Wednesday as the space agency continues to seek a vehicle to transport its astronaut...

Spotify plans to raise prices later this year: rep...

Listening to Spotify will get more expensive for premium users when the company implements price increases in five non-U.S. market...

Nigerian court adjourns Binance executive’s tax ev...

A Nigerian high court has adjourned the tax evasion case of Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive until April 19, alongside Nadeem...

Kenya greenlights local manufacturing and assembly...

If approved, the draft e-mobility policy will make Kenya one of the few African countries to assemble and manufacture EVs.