TECH

Meet Japan’s Cyborg Cockroach, Coming to a Disaster Area Near You

Madagascar hissing cockroaches were chosen for the experiments because they are big enough to carry the equipment.

2 years ago

TikTok to Verify Political Accounts in the US, Ban Campaign Fundraising

TikTok, owned by China's ByteDance, and other social media platforms are working to clamp down on political misinformation.

2 years ago

Apple to Raise App Store Prices in Some Countries in Europe, Asia

The new prices, excluding auto-renewable subscriptions, will be effective as early as Oct. 5.

2 years ago

Nigeria Parliament Transmits Technology-Enabled Start-Up Bill To Buhari For Assent

It aims to position Nigeria’s ecosystem, as the leading technology centre in Africa.

2 years ago

Nigeria: Don’t Use Tech to Rig 2023 Polls, Catholic Bishops Warn INEC

They said flawless elections would be a good step to combat challenges shaking the nation.

2 years ago

Google Loses Appeal Against Record EU Antitrust Fine

The court, however, said the fine should be slightly reduced to $4.1bn.

2 years ago

Nigeria Leading in Africa as Global Bitcoin Transactions Hit $3tn

The Convener of Bitcoin Africa conference said the African continent has the fastest adoption rates in the world.

2 years ago

New Apple iPhone Will Be Available in Russia, Trade Minister Says

Apple halted new sales in Russia after Russia invaded Ukraine but Apple goods have remained available.

2 years ago

Biden Administration Barrs American Tech Companies from Building Advanced Factories in China

The order is part of a $50bn plan aimed at building and protecting the local American semiconductor industry.

2 years ago

Leak Ruins NASA Moon Rocket Launch Bid, Next Try Weeks Away

The delay means the earliest opportunity to try again would come during the next launch period that runs Sept. 19-30,…

2 years ago