Category: Science/Technology

Linda Yaccarino brushes off Elon Musk's 'go f--- y...

X CEO Linda Yaccarino seemingly tried to do some clean-up Wednesday after owner Elon Musk told advertisers to "go f---" themselves...

Amazon launches business-focused AI chatbot called...

Amazon's newest AI Q is aimed to help businesses. The new AI was announced at the AWS re:Invent conference on Tuesday. Q will comp...

Apple releases urgent iOS update due to security e...

Apple released an update to its operating system this week, seeking to patch rumored security gaps in its landmark iOS 17.1.1 rele...

128 crypto exchanges have applied for licenses in ...

The South African Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has announced that as of today, November 30, it has…

Bolt Nigeria to launch NIN verification for riders...

This is coming several weeks after Bolt and Uber drivers' union called for a NIN verification system for passengers that will gua...

TradeFada CEO Seun Dania commends police arrest of...

Seun Dania, CEO of Nigerian crypto exchange TradeFada and one of the pioneers of crypto and blockchain in…

Autism: Here are the top 6 Android apps catering t...

For children suffering from autism, specialized tools and apps can play a vital role in supporting their learning and development

Meet GarageNG, a campus co-working startup that ac...

The Garage is providing students struggling with remote work with all the infrastructure required to make working hard as easy as ...

Electricity access in Africa exceeds previous esti...

Recent surges in home solar energy installations across Africa indicate that more people on the continent may have access to elect...

Delegates from 36 African countries have been invited to Moscow next month to pitch digital services to Russian investors as part ...

Nigerians don’t care about Black Friday

Black Friday is said to be the busiest shopping day of the year in the US, but not in Lagos. All that fever seems gone due to palt...

How Namibia’s ecosystem can boost its venture capi...

How Namibia’s ecosystem can boost its venture capital attractiveness By Ephraim Modise Link: techcabal.com/2023/12/01/namibia-ec...

How uLesson became an online university from an “e...

uLesson, a leading edtech in Nigeria recently launched Nigeria's first online open university, Miva. This is how uLesson did it ov...

Smart glasses could boost privacy by swapping came...

Researchers have built a tool called PoseSonic that can accurately track a glasses wearer's upper body movements.

Stolen remains of Aboriginal people and Tasmanian ...

Morton Allport earned his scientific reputation by grave robbing human remains and killing soon-to-be-extinct Tasmanian tigers bef...

Dying orca's final moments after 'desperate' effor...

An orca's final moments may have been captured on film for the first time, after repeated attempts by two young orcas to keep the ...

Strange sea worms have butts that grow a brain bef...

Scientists have worked out how Japanese green syllids grow a butt with a brain that can swim away to reproduce.

China's respiratory outbreak is 'expected' and not...

Evidence suggests the outbreak is being caused by several known pathogens, the World Health Organization said.

How to set up a separate Wi-Fi network for your gu...

Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson discusses how a guest WiFi network is a way to let your visitors use the internet without compromising yo...

Proof that being Google’s billionaire co-founder c...

Google co-founder Sergey Brin's Pathfinder 1, a green and modern airship, is ready to take off for test flights after getting appr...

Google will start deleting inactive accounts this ...

Google is expected to soon start getting rid of some inactive accounts. That will happen for some personal accounts without activi...

AI will kill some jobs but may offer new opportuni...

Artificial intelligence will cause some massive shifts in the job market, completely killing some jobs while leading to new opport...

Two-thirds of Americans say AI could do their job

Advanced artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT have sparked fears that the new technology could soon replace many careers, an...

Nigeria joins 17 other countries to sign an agreement on AI safety one week after OpenAI employees raised alarm on the safety of ...

iKooK Online Chef Booking Platform: Unveiling the ...

In a world where convenience and personalization are becoming increasingly essential, the culinary landscape is no exception. For ...

This $30 Cyber Monday electric toothbrush deal is ...

A great Christmas gift, the Philips Sonicare is less than $30 thanks to this early Cyber Monday offer.

Hydrogen discovered in Apollo-era moon rocks could...

Hydrogen detected in Apollo-era moon rocks suggests that future astronauts could harvest water available right on the moon to use ...

How big can snowflakes get?

What is the largest snowflake ever recorded?

AI can predict when massive rogue waves will strik...

Scientists train an AI on 700 years' worth of ocean data to build an equation that can predict when these "maritime monsters" will...

'This must be what God sees': The inside story of ...

Was Apollo 8's iconic view of the Earth rising above the moon more impactful than the Apollo 11 moon landing? A historian digs int...

A DIY version of Tesla’s Cybertruck made out of wo...

A man in Vietnam with stunning woodworking skills wasn't about to wait for the official release of the Tesla CyberTruck. So, he ma...

Beware of fake browser updates on your Mac

Pop-ups for web browser updates on your Mac could be a malicious malware campaign known as ClearFake, whose intention is to steal ...

Five dumb tech security mistakes you’re making

Despite what you may think about your own cybersecurity measures, it may not be enough to shield against cybercriminals. Learn to ...

10 ways to keep packages safe from being stolen th...

Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson talks about how to stop a porch pirate from stealing your packages. These 10 ways to keep deliveries from...

Four days after its repayment plan was due to start, fintech Patricia identified a Nigerian politician, William Bonse, as a culpri...

USSD codes for GTB, FCMB, UBA, and Fidelity Bank

Here, we explore the USSD codes for four leading Nigerian banks: GTB, FCMB, UBA, and Fidelity Bank. Read now.

Next Wave: Venture capital is undergoing a reset b...

If anything happens to the macro-economics of the foreign investors investing in African startups, it will have an effect in Afric...

Zenith Bank eyes France expansion, joining other N...

Zenith Bank wants to play on the global stage with expansion to France. Its expansion into Europe would foster it's broader agenda...

This Black Friday laptop deal is perfect for both ...

This lightweight laptop is reduced by $450 at Best Buy for Black Friday.

This Nikon Z8 is one of our favorite cameras, and ...

We loved this Nikon Z8 when we reviewed it, and we love it even more with $500 off.

Coders, grab $500 off this powerful laptop before ...

Get a huge discount on the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 at Best Buy right now.

This Surface Pro 9 Cyber Monday deal can save you ...

Amazon cut the Surface Pro 9 price by over 25% for Black Friday, which makes it perfect for students.

One of our favorite student tablets is $300 off at...

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ is under $600 at Amazon and is one of our picks for students.

World's biggest iceberg starts moving for first ti...

The world’s largest iceberg, which has moved for the first time in 30 years, could drift toward South Georgia Island and end up ca...

Step into this pod that uses AI to diagnose and tr...

Forward has lunched CarePod, which the company claims is the world's first artificial intelligence doctor's office. Kurt "CyberGuy...

A potential end to embarrassing pocket dialing

Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson reveals the secret to preventing the dreaded cellphone pocket dial. It's all about adjusting touch sensit...

A secret phone surveillance program is spying on m...

An obscure surveillance program has been secretly collecting and analyzing domestic phone records. The program is called Domestic ...

Woman on meth tries to open emergency exit door af...

A woman who was on meth attempted to open an emergency exit door aboard a Korean Air flight Thursday traveling from New York to In...

Sam Bankman-Fried reportedly used pouches of fish ...

Jailed FTX founder and convicted fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried reportedly paid another inmate to cut his hair ahead of his trial usi...

Bill Gates says using AI could lead to 3-day work ...

Billionaire Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said during an interview on Monday that a three-day work week is possible in the futur...

Vula wants to simplify fundraising for African sta...

Vula wants to simplify fundraising for African startups. Here’s how. By: Ephraim Modise Link: techcabal.com/2023/11/24/vula-nic-...

Nigeria’s Central Bank unveils inflation template ...

Nigeria’s Central Bank Governor, Yemi Cardoso, has unveiled a plan to hedge against soaring inflation that has jumped for the tent...

Predicting potential winners of Nigeria’s emerging...

The ride-hailing space in Nigeria has taken a big hit in the wake of the subsidy removal policy, which has led to high pump prices...

USSD remains Africa’s most popular payment channel...

Africans prefer making payments via USSD because of its efficiency and straightforwardness. Other channels such as apps and QR cod...

Former Google project CSquared seeks to connect Af...

Former Google project CSquared seeks to connect Africa with $25 million raise By Ephraim Modise Link: techcabal.com/2023/11/25/l...

Best Black Friday telescope and binoculars deals 2...

Today is the best time to pick up a new telescope or pair of binoculars, in the Black Friday sales. Here are our top picks

Earth slammed by ultra-powerful 'goddess particle'...

Researchers recently detected an "ultra-high-energy" cosmic ray, which is the most powerful since the famous "Oh My God" particle ...

James Webb telescope reveals gargantuan 'Mothra' s...

The James Webb and Hubble space telescopes have combined forces to image a cluster of galaxies 4.3 billion light-years away in one...

Best Black Friday fitness tracker deals 2023

Black Friday is a perfect time to snap up huge discounts on fitness trackers. Here are the best deals we've found so far.

Hurry! Fitbit Charge 6 is less than $100 with this...

Save $60 on Fitbit's latest fitness tracker with built-in GPS, Google Pay, and an ECG monitor to keep tabs on your heart.

NASA receives laser beam from 10 million miles awa...

NASA has beamed a near-infrared laser nearly 10 million miles into space breaking new ground for the agency.

6 ways to search beyond the couch cushions for hid...

Have you ever wondered if there might be money out there with your name on it waiting to be reclaimed?

New CISA warning: Thanksgiving clickjacking threat...

On this Thanksgiving, many people are looking forward to spending time with their loved ones and enjoying a festive meal

How to take great family photos and include yourse...

Today is Thanksgiving, a special day to celebrate and express gratitude for our family and friends

How to remove unwanted photos invading your Facebo...

Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson reveals how to remove unwanted photos invading your Facebook page.

Beware of these 5 holiday scams

Holiday season is also scamming season. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains five common money scams to beware of during the holiday ...

Elon Musk says X will send money to hospitals in I...

X Corp will give hospitals in Israel and the Red Cross and Red Crescent in Gaza funds, social media platform owner Elon Musk said ...

OpenAI brings back Sam Altman as CEO, establishes ...

OpenAI is bringing co-founder Sam Altman back as CEO just days after the now former board decided to remove him from his position....

Meet OpenAI's new board members following shakeup,...

ChatGPT creator OpenAI has added new faces to its board of directors and removed others in a shakeup that includes the return of S...

Microsoft celebrates OpenAI's return to stability

Microsoft is cheering internally and publicly after OpenAI — the artificial intelligence startup it has invested heavily in — has ...

Telkom share price jumped by 8% as it announced in...

Telkom share price surges after infrastructure-provider model pivot announcement By Ephraim Modise Link: techcabal.com/2023/11/2...

Nigeria’s largest lender wants to expand to Asia

Access Bank chief, Herbert Wigwe says his bank plans to be in major global financial centres.

Brazil-based cyberterrorist group N4ughtySecTU is now threatening to leak the data of two South African consumer credit reporting...

Nigeria’s Central Bank Governor is ready to talk a...

The Central Bank of Nigeria is mandated by law to hold monetary policy committee (MPC) meetings every two months to set the lendin...

WiCrypt partners with Onega Ventures to bring Wi-F...

Nigerian startup, WiCrypt partners with Onega Ventures to bring its blockchain-powered Wi-Fi network to China. The deal will see O...

Google's DeepMind AI can make better weather forec...

DeepMind's new machine learning algorithm takes less than a minute to make its forecasts and can run on a desktop. But it won't re...

Enormous 'sunspot archipelago' 15 times wider than...

A massive sunspot region made up of at least six different sunspot groups has emerged on the sun's nearside. The "archipelago" of ...

City-size 'devil comet' headed for Earth loses its...

The latest and most violent eruption of the cryovolcanic comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, which will make its long-awaited closest approach ...

Watch rare footage of 2 mini mola swimming togethe...

Researchers have filmed a pair of young ocean sunfish off Canada's coast and estimated them to measure 24 inches across — five tim...

'Missing' blob of water predicted to be in the Atl...

The newly discovered water mass, called the Atlantic Equatorial Water, stretches from Brazil to West Africa.

5 ways to charge your phone faster than ever befor...

Is your phone's battery running low and you need a quick charge? The CyberGuy provides a few tips on ways to speed up the charging...

To do: Change your smart speaker settings before t...

Voice assistants are both entertaining and helpful for the whole family, however children can rack up purchases or venture into in...

How Google’s data can make you a suspect in a crim...

Google is a powerful search engine that also tracks our online activities, locations and interests. It stores a lot of data about ...

Chinese robot combines wheels and legs to conquer ...

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you combined a dog and a car? Well, you might get something like W1, a wheeled quadrup...

5 tools to save your trip after a canceled or dela...

Travelers are advised to book early flights and save this list of essentials to have on hand the moment you sniff out a travel sna...

What to know about OpenAI's new interim CEO Emmett...

OpenAI tapped former Twitch CEO Emmett Shear to step in and serve as interim CEO for the artificial intelligence leader following ...

OpenAI's employees revolt, threaten to quit unless...

A majority of OpenAI's employees have signed a letter threatening to leave the company unless the board reinstates Sam Altman as C...

Amazon looking to help 2M people grow their AI ski...

Amazon is looking to help grow the artificial intelligence-related skills of 2 million people by halfway through the decade amid t...

Elon Musk’s X files lawsuit against Media Matters,...

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against Media Matters alleging that the nonprofit defamed the social media platform...

Salesforce moves to recruit unsettled OpenAI worke...

Salesforce is looking to hire OpenAI employees who resign over the ouster of co-founder Sam Altman, with CEO Marc Benioff offering...

Telegram is offline in Kenya as internet authoriti...

It should be noted that Telegram is only offline during the day. At night, when KCSE exams are not being done, it runs just fine.

Jetstream, Ghana’s leading e-logistics startup is ...

By helping more small customers and enterprises meet international orders, Jetstream Africa hopes to grow faster and become more a...

Bolt Nigeria will announce the 10 finalists for its accelerator programme today. The Den accelerator will give the drivers €2,000 ...

Lagos startup filed Police complaint against GetEq...

Peppa, a startup that offers escrow services to people shopping online, has filed a police complaint against Jude Dike and Temitop...

Exclusive: Retail startup Alerzo fires 100 employe...

Alerzo, the e-commerce startup that raised $10.5 million in a Series A round in 2021, has laid off at least 100 people eight month...

How to tell if someone has read your text message

It can be frustrating not knowing if someone has seen your text message. "Read receipts" allows smartphone users to adjust setting...

11 things to add to your privacy checklist online ...

There are a number of steps you can take to protect your privacy and security while searching the internet. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutss...

Flying car takes first successful flight

Samson Sky CEO and Switchblade designer Sam Bousfield joined "Varney & Co." to discuss the flying car's first flight from an airpo...

Nigeria’s Central Bank postpones rate-setting meet...

Nigeria’s Central Bank has postponed a crucial meeting to decide interest rates even as headline inflation worsened in the West Af...

Zazuu, a marketplace for African remittance companies, last week shut down its services after failing to raise more funds. This ye...