China set to launch world’s first pregnancy robot using artificial womb
China is preparing to introduce a revolutionary robot that can become pregnant using a fully functional artificial womb. This project is being developed by Kaiwa Technology in Guangzhou and is expected to debut in 2026. Dr. Zhang Qifeng, the project lead, said at the World Robot Conference in Beijing that the science behind the technology […]
UK government drops demand for access to Apple users’ encrypted data
The UK government has decided not to pursue its request for Apple to create a backdoor into encrypted user data, following disagreements involving US officials. Tulsi Gabbard, the US Director of National Intelligence, confirmed that the UK has retracted its request for Apple to access protected encrypted information. She added on X that she worked […]
Australia fines Google $36m over anticompetitive search engine deals
Google has agreed to pay AU$55 million (US$36 million) after admitting to making anti-competitive agreements with Australia’s two biggest telecom companies, Telstra and Optus. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) announced the penalty on Monday, August 18. The regulator explained that Google’s Asia Pacific branch in Singapore signed contracts with Telstra and Optus which […]
INTERVIEW: Technology can never take over architects’ roles – Oguamanam
Mrs. Adaku Oguamanam, Secretary General of the Nigerian Institute of Architecture (NIA), Lagos Chapter, has reassured that despite the rapid growth of technology, architects will never become irrelevant. She believes that even Artificial Intelligence (AI) cannot take over their jobs but can only serve as a tool to make their work easier. Her passion for […]
Chatbot Grok stirs confusion over suspension after accusing Israel and US of committing genocide in Gaza
On August 12, the AI chatbot Grok caused confusion after it gave different explanations for its brief suspension from X. The bot said it was removed because it accused Israel and the United States of committing genocide in Gaza and claimed Elon Musk was censoring it. Grok was created by Musk’s AI company xAI and […]
AI startup Perplexity offers to buy Google’s Chrome browser for $34.5 billion
AI-driven search startup Perplexity has made headlines by offering $34.5 billion to acquire Google’s Chrome browser, a bold move challenging Google’s stronghold in the web market. The San Francisco-based company is positioning itself ahead of a potential government order that might force Google to sell Chrome as part of ongoing antitrust investigations. The proposal was […]
If I’m Lagos State Governor, I Can Generate 2 billion Dollars in 6 Months — Isaac Fayose
Political analyst and public figure Isaac Fayose has made a bold claim about his potential leadership. He said that if he were to become the governor of Lagos State, he could generate $2 billion in just six months. Fayose shared his thoughts during an interview on the Honest Bunch podcast, where he explained his ideas […]
Artificial intelligence expert rejects $1 BILLION offer from Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta
An Australian artificial intelligence expert has reportedly turned down a massive offer from Meta, the tech company led by billionaire Mark Zuckerberg. Andrew Tulloch, who studied at the University of Sydney and grew up in Perth, has worked in top AI roles for years. He spent over a decade at Facebook’s parent company before switching […]
Construction Work to Begin on Oluyole and Egbeda Ona Ara Link Road
Exciting news for residents of Oluyole and Egbeda Ona Ara Federal Constituencies! Construction work on the Ajao-Muslim Road, which links both areas, is set to begin tomorrow. This road project is expected to make travel between the two constituencies much easier and faster. Hon. Adebowale Amoo, the Director-General of Akin Alabi’s Campaign Organization, shared this […]
Federal Government to Split Unity Colleges into Basic and Secondary Schools
The Federal Government of Nigeria is embarking on a significant educational reform by planning to split the 115 Federal Unity Colleges across the country into separate basic and secondary schools. This move, announced by Dr. Yusuf Sununu, the Minister of State for Education, during the Annual General Meeting of Unity College Principals in Abuja on […]