Category: Science/Technology

Rainforest quiz: Can you sort Earth's largest rain...

From the sprawling Amazon to the lesser-known tropical forests, see if you can correctly rank these rainforests by their total are...

'Is it really necessary to generate another image?...

Live Science spoke with Kaveh Madani, the lead investigator of a United Nations report examining AI's environmental footprint, abo...

Denisovan DNA influences the immune systems of mod...

Genes inherited from the now-extinct Denisovans are actively playing a role in the immune system of some people from Oceania.

Wildlife inside Chernobyl exclusion zone acted dif...

Camera footage in Ukraine's Chernobyl exclusion zone revealed that mammals became less active — especially at night — during the R...

'A completely different story': 300 million-year-o...

Our ancient four-legged ancestors didn't have an amphibian-like life cycle when they began walking on land, according to a new stu...

Archaeological dig at Battle of Bunker Hill site u...

Archaeologists are finding gun flints, musket balls, and ceramics in their search for the redoubt colonial soldiers built by hand ...

Thief uses Waymo as a getaway car

Police say a burglar allegedly used a Waymo robotaxi as a getaway car after stealing activewear from a San Francisco yoga studio i...

The Father's Day gift that protects your dad from ...

FBI reports elder fraud losses topped $7.7 billion in 2025. Learn how to protect your dad this Father's Day by removing his data f...

FBI helps take down AI phishing ring

The FBI and Google disrupted Outsider Enterprise, a China-based phishing-as-a-service operation tied to 3.87 million stolen credit...

McDonald’s AI drive-thru may take your next order...

McDonald's is testing ArchIQ, a new AI drive-thru system nicknamed Archy, at five U.S. locations after its earlier IBM experiment ...

6 in 10 identity crimes now begin with a new accou...

Two Washington women pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $229,000 through identity theft using stolen mail. Learn how to protect you...

Mark Zuckerberg admits Meta has 'made mistakes' as...

Mark Zuckerberg admits Meta has 'made mistakes' during its AI-driven workforce overhaul that is expected to ultimately affect abou...

Nigeria wants to give you freeTV || Standard Bank launches eSIMSs on its mobile network || Morocco bets on AI for healthcare || Af...

South Africa’s migrant crackdown is becoming a bus...

The growing unrest is becoming a test of how South African-headquartered companies like MTN, with deep African footprints.

What Ruto’s meeting with Sam Altman tells us about...

The two discussed establishing Nairobi as the home of the first OpenAI Academy initiative in Eastern Africa, expanding AI educatio...

AmCham Kenya taps former markets regulator as US i...

Muthaura’s appointment comes as Kenya strengthens its position as a regional hub for multinational companies.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide: Release date, price,...

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide comes as Apple is preparing its first foldable iPhone. Samsung is not waiting around.

Tennessee Rep. Justin Jones Speaks Out About Data ...

Fisk University is receiving some pushback regarding its “Quantum Leap” project.

Pixar’s Donald Brooks Says Human Creativity Is Sti...

When audiences head to theaters for Toy Story 5 on June 19, they’ll see Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, and a new generation of toy...

How Strive Masiyiwa Maintained His Billionaire Net...

London-based Zimbabwean billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist Strive Masiyiwa stands among the most influential business lea...

New York Bill Goes Into Effect Requiring Advertise...

A first-of-its-kind AI bill is now in effect in New York.

Ice Cube’s 3-On-3 Basketball League BIG3 Set To Go...

Ice Cube’s BIG3 is going public.

To heal stubborn wounds, scientists look to nanoma...

Slow-healing lesions — common in diabetics and burn victims — can lead to lingering infections that resist antibiotic treatment. A...

Slums are bearing the brunt of the climate crisis ...

As temperatures rise, it is the poor who suffer most. The coping strategies of those living in informal settlements may hold lesso...

Robinhood sees ‘record-breaking’ traffic after Spa...

The trading platform says some customers experienced intermittent disruptions, but those issues have resolved.

Google sues alleged Chinese cybercrime operation t...

The tech giant said a group called "Outsider Enterprise" used AI to scam hundreds of thousands of victims, sending 2.5 million tex...

SpaceX IPO: Everything you need to know

TechCrunch has followed SpaceX's start, struggles, and successes from the early days. And we're here for what happens next too. Th...

Mistral is rumored to be raising €3B at €20B valua...

The funding round would value the company at around €20 billion (about $23.15 billion), nearly double its Series C valuation of €1...

SpaceX shares soar 30% midday, vaulting it to top ...

The company made its heavily anticipated debut on Friday, trading higher than its initial $135 IPO price.

30% Off Canon Promo Codes | June 2026

Save an extra 10% or 30% with Canon coupon codes, plus up to $1,600 on cameras, printers, and more this June.

Herman Miller Promo Codes: 40% Off June

Whether you’re looking for a Herman Miller promo code or discounts in their sale, here is how to save on the world's best ergonomi...

20% Off Brooks Promo Code | June 2026

Enjoy 20% off your first order with a Brooks coupon code, plus top discounts and deals on our favorite Brooks running shoes.

You Probably Won’t Get Rich Off the SpaceX IPO

The company has set aside an unusually high number of shares for retail investors. Still, experts say, you’re just getting the cru...

SpaceX IPO Puts Elon Musk’s ‘Extreme’ Ownership to...

The rocket maker debuts on Nasdaq today under a wave of criticism about Musk’s near-absolute control. It’s how the company has wor...

Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO draws $100B in orders from ...

While the firm is expected to make at least 20% of shares available to the retail market in its IPO, that number would mean the va...

Canada considering social media ban for kids under...

Canada is joining a growing global effort to tighten safety protections.

OpenAI weighs slashing prices in attempt to lure u...

OpenAI is considering cutting its prices in an effort to win customers from its rival Anthropic – potentially igniting a price war...

Jeff Bezos-led AI startup Prometheus valued at eye...

Launched in November, Prometheus is building AI tools aimed at streamlining the process of building complicated products like jet ...

Elon Musk’s SpaceX prices record-breaking $75B IPO...

SpaceX sold 555.56 million shares, valuing the space, satellite and AI provider at $1.77 trillion, a record for an initial offerin...

New York Accuses Company of Smuggling Injectable S...

This product is supposed to be dead on arrival. The post New York Accuses Company of Smuggling Injectable Substance Made From Cada...

OpenAI Execs Are Panicking

They're getting desperate. The post OpenAI Execs Are Panicking appeared first on Futurism.

Furious Judge Cancels Entire Trial After Finding O...

"This court is yet again ‘burdened with addressing AI hallucinations court filings.'" The post Furious Judge Cancels Entire Trial ...

Anthropic Was So Concerned About Its New Mythos-Ba...

What's really going on? The post Anthropic Was So Concerned About Its New Mythos-Based Model’s Power That It Lobotomized Its Abili...

These Logs of ChatGPT Allegedly Driving a Suicidal...

"I don't want to tell you to hang on if you don't believe it can ever get better." The post These Logs of ChatGPT Allegedly Drivin...

Nigerian Government’s iDICE Programme Onboards 185...

Following a painstaking and detailed assessment of applications, the iDICE Startup Bridge...

South Africa claims the right to pick Safaricom’s ...

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss how South Africa claims the right to choose Safaricom's next CEO, how panic buttons are now legal ...

Future of Commerce Summit 2.0: AI and Automation t...

Experts in fintech, AI, and digital commerce have highlighted the...

Infinix Launches HOT 70 Series with Industry-First...

HOT 70 Series debuts with an industry-first lineup of 12...

DevCareer and Nomba Launch Nigeria’s Premier Payme...

DevCareer, Africa’s developer talent community, has announced the Nomba x...

World Environment Day 2026: Sustainable Technology...

World Environment Day 2026: Sustainable Technology Habits That Actually Make a Difference When people think about sustainability, ...

Tomi Davies, Dr. Victor ‘Gbenga Afolabi to Unveil ...

Tomi Davies, Dr. Victor ‘Gbenga Afolabi to Unveil Africa’s First Ad-Agency GPT at MarkHack 5.0 MarkHack 5.0, Nigeria’s premier mar...

iOS 27 Announced at WWDC 2026: Everything Apple Ju...

iOS 27 Announced at WWDC 2026: Everything Apple Just Revealed Apple has officially iOS 27 announced at its annual Worldwide Develo...

Apple Intelligence iOS 27 Features: What It Actual...

Apple Intelligence iOS 27 Features: What It Actually Does, Step by Step When Apple first introduced Apple Intelligence, many users...

iOS 27 vs Android 17 AI: Which Platform Is Winning...

iOS 27 vs Android 17 AI: Which Platform Is Winning the AI Race in 2026? For years, the smartphone battle was about cameras, batter...

8 apps that can help you cut your food bill

Food prices keep climbing. These apps help you save on groceries, meals and gas while cutting waste with nearby deals before check...

AI voice scams can clone your family’s voice

AI voice scams can clone loved ones and use personal data to fake emergencies. Learn how to protect your family before money is lo...

12 biggest Apple WWDC 2026 takeaways you need to k...

Apple WWDC 2026 brings Siri AI, iOS 27, smarter Safari, safer kids tools and faster iPhones. Here are 10 big takeaways.

I tried using NotebookLM to create an art history ...

I used NotebookLM's new presentation features to create a Hudson River School presentation.

Calculating the business value of enterprise stora...

Tips for calculating the return on investment (ROI) and payback of an enterprise storage platform.

Voice is the next cybersecurity battleground, and ...

As AI-powered voice fraud rises, enterprises must establish real-time trust across communications channels.

The impact of the data center obsession on constru...

Data center expansion is forcing construction to adopt AI to boost efficiency and accuracy.

'A major shift in how Europe approaches technologi...

The European Commission has updated the Chips Act and added new programs to deliver on the sovereignty front.

Great white shark captured on video in Mediterrane...

Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rar...

Career expert tackles job search struggles from ex...

LinkedIn's latest workforce report found hiring rates are nearly 5% lower than a year ago. Catherine Fisher, a LinkedIn career exp...

Prediction markets have become a draw for young me...

Prediction markets have become a draw for young men in search of quick cash and thrills, experts say. "I had almost $4,600 at one...

Can an AI agent cover for you while you're at the ...

"AI can make everything that was on my plate visible to colleagues while I'm gone," one expert said.

How to buy SpaceX shares as its blockbuster IPO re...

SpaceX is setting aside a large chunk of shares for ordinary investors as it seeks to raise a record $75 billion. Here's what to k...

Foreign investment: Why telecom operators disagree...

On Friday, June 5, the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics’ (NBS) capital importation reports said the telecoms sector’s foreign…

How this US-based Ghanaian engineer is automating ...

For decades, global study opportunities for African students have been riddled with challenges that have denied deserving students...

Spiro appoints Anant Badjatya as group CEO followi...

African electric mobility company Spiro has appointed Anant Badjatya as its first Group CEO. This new leadership position…

Africa’s WiFi divide

NCC to verify telcos’ claims of compensating 75 mi...

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said it will review whether eligible telecom subscribers received the airtime com...

This yeast-based 3D printed biomaterial could one ...

Researchers have made a new biomaterial that has a similar tensile strength as a fruit roll-up and could help reduce waste produce...

Sea ice loss in the Arctic has triggered a critica...

Researchers say the Arctic Ocean crossed a biological tipping point in 2009, when nitrate levels in the water suddenly started dro...

Thanks to natural selection, Indigenous Andeans ma...

After domesticating potatoes 10,000 years ago, the ancient people of the Andes evolved to have more copies of a key gene involved ...

'A disease anywhere can be a disease everywhere to...

Live Science spoke with Dr. Ali S. Khan, an epidemiologist and former assistant surgeon general of the U.S. Public Health Service,...

Doctors need to understand patients' lived experie...

The board that accredits medical schools is poised to take away requirements that doctors learn about factors, such as income, nei...

Android fake call detection warns you about scams

Android's new fake call detection feature warns users when scammers spoof trusted contacts' numbers and use AI voice tools to impe...

Is Apple Intelligence on your iPhone really secure...

Researchers report a 76% success rate manipulating Apple Intelligence with prompt injection attacks. Apple reportedly hardened pro...

Why your VPN keeps getting blocked and the simple ...

Learn why VPN blocking happens and how obfuscation disguises your traffic as regular browsing to bypass deep packet inspection and...

Antares reaches reactor criticality under Trump pi...

Antares Nuclear's Mark-0 microreactor achieves criticality at Idaho National Laboratory, the first advanced reactor to do so under...

Robot pets with AI could soon live with you

iRobot cofounder Colin Angle unveils Familiar, a pet-inspired emotionally aware home robot designed to learn your routines and sup...

Kevin O'Leary says Utah AI data center project wil...

Kevin O'Leary says he will reduce the proposed Stratos AI data center in Utah after state Senate President Adams called for a 75% ...

Meta launches $115M skilled trades academy with gu...

Meta launches America's Workforce Academy with $115 million investment, offering free skilled trades training with guaranteed jobs...

Spiro taps former Indofast Energy chief as group C...

Spiro has appointed Anant Badjatya, former Indofast Energy chief executive officer, as its group CEO, in a major leadership shake-...

In today's edition: United Capital secures Ethiopian licence || MTN revives streaming ambition || Stanbic Bank mulls Ethiopia entr...

Nigeria’s CreditChek raises $600,000 to expand cre...

The move comes as African lenders struggle to find the balance between financial inclusion and credit risk management.

Here are all the iPhones getting the iOS 27 update

Unlike iOS 26, which overhauled the iPhone's visual design with Liquid Glass, iOS 27 is focused on performance improvements and a ...

Sim Shagaya’s Myka wants to do for insurance what ...

Shagaya launched Myka, a licenced digital broker that enables consumers and businesses to purchase insurance products from multipl...

Why we crave company

Neuroscientists are discovering that spending time with others may be a basic biological necessity, like need for food or water

Airbnb’s Brian Chesky plans to launch a new AI lab...

The Airbnb CEO said last year it hasn't struck an LLM partnership because existing products weren't quite ready.

Founders Fund launches game show starring Sam Altm...

The debut episode, moderated by Founders Fund chief marketing officer Mike Solana, included a star-studded cast of current tech lu...

Ahead of its IPO, Anthropic’s Daniela Amodei shrug...

Anthropic has been growing at a breakneck pace. The company announced that annualized revenue crossed $47 billion in May, up drama...

Mira Murati steps back into the spotlight, careful...

In the current environment, remaining heads down has diminishing returns; at some point, you have to make some noise just to remin...

AirTrunk commits $30B to build 5GW of AI data cent...

The Australian data center operator plans to set up 5GW of capacity in India.

‘Doo Doo Water and a Few Needles’: Inside the Myst...

An “urban explorer” tells WIRED their mother checked in to make sure they weren’t one of the people seen scurrying out of a manhol...

The Best Pool Accessories to Upgrade Your Summer (...

These are the cleaning robots, water monitors, and toys actually worth buying for pool season.

Why Apple Might Put Cameras Into Its Next AirPods

From battery life to privacy, there are many hurdles to the idea taking off.

OpenAI and Anthropic May Be Rivals, but Investors ...

“Why wouldn’t you want to be in both Pepsi and Coke?” says one venture capitalist. “It’s the same here.”

EveryPlate Meal Kit Review (2026): Low Cost, Simpl...

EveryPlate is an actual budget meal kit whose plates taste delicious. Options and ingredients are fewer, but simplicity can also b...