TECH NEWS

Scale AI is facing a third worker lawsuit in about a month

23

Jan

Scale AI is facing a third worker lawsuit in about a month

  • Jan 23, 2025

Scale AI is facing its ​​third lawsuit over alleged labor practices in just over a month, this time from workers claiming they suffered psychological trauma from reviewing disturbing content without adequate safeguards.

Google buys part of HTC’s XR business for $250 million

23

Jan

Google buys part of HTC’s XR business for $250 million

  • Jan 23, 2025

Google has agreed to acquire a part of HTC’s extended reality (XR) business for $250 million, expanding its push into virtual and augmented reality hardware following the recent launch of its Android XR platform.

US tech giants announce AI plan worth up to $500bn

22

Jan

US tech giants announce AI plan worth up to $500bn

  • Jan 22, 2025

OpenAI is teaming up with Oracle and Softbank to build data centres equipped to power artificial intelligence (AI), with plans to invest $100bn "immediately".

Tech boss Sam Altman's humiliating clapback that silenced Democrats

22

Jan

Tech boss Sam Altman's humiliating clapback that silenced Democrats

  • Jan 22, 2025

Tech boss Sam Altman has hit back at Democrats who criticized him for donating $1 million of his personal cash to Donald Trump's inaugural fund.

Bay Area tech's failing companies bring planes and robots here for quick cash

21

Jan

Bay Area tech's failing companies bring planes and robots here for quick cash

  • Jan 21, 2025

Silicon Valley Disposition, an auction site focused on Bay Area tech, helps companies buy and sell high-tech gear — turning failing firms’ equipment into fodder for startups.

New “Quasi-Solid-State” Battery Tech Just Might Be An EV Game Changer

21

Jan

New “Quasi-Solid-State” Battery Tech Just Might Be An EV Game Changer

  • Jan 21, 2025

It promises improved safety and thermal stability versus standard lithium-ion batteries

"That says it all:" Big Tech takes prime seats at Trump inauguration

21

Jan

"That says it all:" Big Tech takes prime seats at Trump inauguration

  • Jan 21, 2025

Scattered among President Donald J. Trump's family members, his vice president, his Cabinet appointments and a handful of his billionaire donors on Monday were a few key faces that sent a clear signal: Big Tech is in the president’s inner circle.

Meta announces a new CapCut rival called Edits

20

Jan

Meta announces a new CapCut rival called Edits

  • Jan 20, 2025

Meta Sunday announced a new video editing app called Edits, after ByteDance’s video editing app CapCut was removed from Apple’s App Store and the Google Play Store as part of the TikTok ban.

Bluesky launches a custom feed for vertical videos

20

Jan

Bluesky launches a custom feed for vertical videos

  • Jan 20, 2025

With TikTok’s future in the U.S. uncertain, it feels like major social media platforms are working overtime to ship features to attract the millions of people who may want to switch: Bluesky said on Sunday that it is launching a custom feed for vertical videos in its app.

AI benchmarking organization criticized for waiting to disclose funding from OpenAI

20

Jan

AI benchmarking organization criticized for waiting to disclose funding from OpenAI

  • Jan 20, 2025

An organization developing math benchmarks for AI didn’t disclose that it had received funding from OpenAI until relatively recently, drawing allegations of impropriety from some in the AI community.

Report: Amazon Pauses US Drone Deliveries Following Crashes

20

Jan

Report: Amazon Pauses US Drone Deliveries Following Crashes

  • Jan 20, 2025

Amazon pauses drone deliveries in Texas and Arizona after collisions in September and December involving its new MK30 drones.

The Pentagon says AI is speeding up its ‘kill chain’

20

Jan

The Pentagon says AI is speeding up its ‘kill chain’

  • Jan 20, 2025

Leading AI developers, such as OpenAI and Anthropic, are threading a delicate needle to sell software to the United States military: make the Pentagon more efficient, without letting their AI kill people.

Kenya wants social media companies to set up physical offices

17

Jan

Kenya wants social media companies to set up physical offices

  • Jan 17, 2025

Kenya will now require social media companies to set up physical offices in the country, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration said on Thursday after a meeting with stakeholders in the telecommunication and social media sectors. This move suggests tighter social media regulation in the East African country.

OpenAI Chief Sam Altman Accused of Sexual Abuse by Sister in Lawsuit Seeking $75,000

16

Jan

OpenAI Chief Sam Altman Accused of Sexual Abuse by Sister in Lawsuit Seeking $75,000

  • Jan 16, 2025

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s sister has filed a lawsuit alleging years of sexual abuse, seeking damages and calling for accountability.

British Universities Abandon Elon Musk’s X Over Misinformation And Declining Engagement

15

Jan

British Universities Abandon Elon Musk’s X Over Misinformation And Declining Engagement

  • Jan 15, 2025

British universities are retreating from Elon Musk’s X platform, citing misinformation, violent content, and declining audience engagement.

Impact of technology on creative industry

14

Jan

Impact of technology on creative industry

  • Jan 14, 2025

Creative Technology Professional, Olumide Falegan has examined the roles played by technology in the creative industry.

Firm Hosts Transitioning to Tech for Women Demo Day Tomorrow

14

Jan

Firm Hosts Transitioning to Tech for Women Demo Day Tomorrow

  • Jan 14, 2025

The Demo Day of the Transitioning to Tech for Women will hold tomorrow, January 15, in Ikoyi, Lagos. The day celebrates the achievements of the women who have completed a year’s programme in acquiring technology skills and industry expertise.

As China hacking threat builds, Biden to order tougher cybersecurity standards

13

Jan

As China hacking threat builds, Biden to order tougher cybersecurity standards

  • Jan 13, 2025

DETROIT, Jan 10 (Reuters) - President Joe Biden is calling for tighter cybersecurity standards for federal agencies and contractors in a new executive order due to be published in the coming days, pushing reforms designed to address repeated Chinese-linked cyber operations and cybercriminal operations, according to a draft of the order seen by Reuters. The order is set to land in the waning days of Biden’s presidency, during which several high-profile, Chinese-linked hacks occurred, according to the U.S. government and cybersecurity research groups. The alleged activity targeted critical infrastructure, government emails, major telecom firms and, most recently, the U.S. Treasury Department. Beijing has rejected the allegations.

HP expands AI-powered support services, refurbished hardwares to enhance reliability, sustainability

13

Jan

HP expands AI-powered support services, refurbished hardwares to enhance reliability, sustainability

  • Jan 13, 2025

Ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas, HP Solutions has announced its expanded offerings designed to enhance device reliability for maximum employee and IT productivity while helping companies contribute to supporting environmental sustainability.

InnovateAI Lagos conference holds on February 21

09

Jan

InnovateAI Lagos conference holds on February 21

  • Jan 09, 2025

AI in Nigeria has announced that InnovateAI Lagos 2025, the second edition of its flagship yearly artificial intelligence (AI) conference, themed: ‘Scaling AI Adoption in Nigeria:

AVEVA strengthens software with new features

14

Aug

AVEVA strengthens software with new features

  • Aug 14, 2024

AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software driving digital transformation and sustainability, has announced significant enhancements to its InTouch Unlimited HMI/SCADA software.

NITDA unveils blueprint to make Nigeria global tech powerhouse

14

Aug

NITDA unveils blueprint to make Nigeria global tech powerhouse

  • Aug 14, 2024

The Federal Government has unveiled an inspiring vision to position the country as a global leader in technology innovation and entrepreneurship.

OpenAI's Altman pitches ChatGPT Enterprise to large firms, including some Microsoft customers

15

Apr

OpenAI's Altman pitches ChatGPT Enterprise to large firms, including some Microsoft customers

  • Apr 15, 2024

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has convened gatherings with hundreds of executives from Fortune 500 companies in San Francisco, New York, and

Unlocking the Future in Blockchain Milestone

19

Feb

Unlocking the Future in Blockchain Milestone

  • Feb 19, 2024

The achievement of this milestone revolves around the concept of cross-chain interoperability, a groundbreaking feat that connects disparate blockchain networks.