Australia will soon shut down social media accounts belonging to users under 16, with Meta announcing that it has already begun notifying young teenagers on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads. The move comes ahead of the country’s sweeping social media age ban taking effect on 10 December. Under-16 Social Media Ban Begins 10 December Meta says…
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has warned that no company, including Google, will escape the effects of a potential AI market crash. While AI presents transformative opportunities, he said some investment trends have become “irrational,” raising concerns about sustainability. Alphabet’s value has soared to $3.5 trillion, driven by confidence in its AI capabilities and specialized chips…
Nigeria is bedeviled by rapid changes in technology. It is expected to be assertive in building human capital now. One powerful monarch champions this cause. The Monarch’s Urgent Appeal The Ooni of Ife has appealed to the government to invest in Engineering Technologists. This he said in Lagos during a recent conference. Apart from this,…
Prince Nduka Obaigbena, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of THISDAY Media Group and ARISE News Channel, has cautioned that Nigeria risks losing its voice in global media due to the rising influence of artificial intelligence and foreign dominance in digital content and distribution. Speaking at the 21st All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) 2025 in Abuja, Obaigbena highlighted…
Powerful solar storms force Blue Origin to delay the launch of its New Glenn rocket, despite the beautiful auroras these storms cause, NASA officials wait for safer conditions. The ESCAPADE Mission Overview NASA is designing the ESCAPADE mission to study Mars’ magnetosphere. Two small orbiters will gather data about the solar wind’s interaction with the…
Nigeria’s Federal Government takes bold steps to empower young innovators. Through the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) programme, officials announce two new funds. These launches will happen in 2026. They target startups in technology and creative industries. Moreover they promise jobs and economic growth. iDICE Sets the Stage for Innovation The iDICE initiative…
China launches the K-visa program to draw foreign tech experts. Authorities design this visa for young professionals in science, technology, engineering and math fields. Additionally, applicants enter China without a job offer and seek work freely. Moreover, the program starts on October 1, 2025. Therefore it positions China as a hub for innovation. Reasons Behind…
NASA launches probes to Mars regularly. Scientists aim to uncover secrets of the planet’s thin air. Additionally, these missions collect data on atmospheric loss over billions of years. For example, the MAVEN spacecraft has been orbiting Mars since 2014. It measures solar wind interactions directly. Therefore, researchers gain insights into historical changes. Why Mars Lost…
Google has unveiled a major update to its Maps application by integrating Gemini AI, its advanced conversational assistant. It removes the total dependency of Google Maps users on Google Assistant and enables them to navigate using both Android and iOS devices in a hands free manner. Focus on Conversational Navigation Google Maps now supports conversational…
JPMorgan Chase is pushing back against a $115 million legal bill connected to former employees convicted of fraud. The bank insists that those involved acted independently and must take full responsibility for their defense expenses. Background of the Case The issue stems from several ex-JPMorgan executives found guilty of manipulating portfolios and falsifying financial data….
