Naturally Aspirated Engines Face Uncertain Future Porsche may replace the naturally aspirated engine in the next Porsche 911 GT3 with a turbocharged setup. Stricter emissions rules in Europe continue to pressure automakers to reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions. As a result, naturally aspirated engines are becoming increasingly rare across the industry. European Rules Push…
Google has quietly rolled out a major update to its AI-powered creative platform, Flow AI, transforming it into a fully integrated workspace designed to streamline digital content creation. The revamped platform combines previously separate tools—Whisk, ImageFX, and Flow—into a single interface, offering users a unified environment for generating images, videos, and visual storytelling assets. Since…
Archaeologists in Italy have used artificial intelligence for the first time to recreate the appearance of a victim of the eruption that destroyed Pompeii nearly 2,000 years ago. The AI-generated image, released on Monday by the Pompeii Archaeological Park, shows a man crouching in fear. He shields himself with a large bowl while Mount Vesuvius…
Meta Turns to Space for Renewable Energy As artificial intelligence continues to increase global energy demand, Meta is exploring a bold new solution: generating solar power from space. The tech company has signed an agreement with Overview Energy to develop a system capable of collecting solar energy in orbit and transmitting it directly to Earth….
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced plans to make more affordable smartphones available in Nigeria, as device prices continue to surge due to inflation and currency depreciation. NCC Moves to Address Rising Smartphone Costs Speaking during a media briefing in Abuja, the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Aminu Maida, acknowledged the growing burden…
Retro Computing Community Revives the IBM PCjr The IBM PCjr, once considered one of IBM’s least successful personal computers, is attracting fresh attention from the retro computing community. Decades after the system disappeared from the mainstream market, a new preservation project has successfully reconstructed the computer’s BIOS using original x86 assembly listings. The achievement gives…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) wrapped up its testimony against Binance on Friday, accusing the cryptocurrency platform of conducting “hidden operations” in Nigeria without proper authorization. Dr. Olubukola Akinwunmi, Director of Banking Supervision at the CBN. Presented his final statements before Justice Emeka Nwite at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The case, initiated…
The Industrial Training Fund (ITF), in partnership with the Cement Technology Institute of Nigeria (CTIN). Has unveiled a major plan to train 100,000 artisans across Nigeria in a bid to tackle the country’s growing construction challenges. The programme, set to launch on April 21, 2026, at Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos, will bring together…
Eight of Nigeria’s biggest power generation companies have signed onto President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ₦3.3 trillion debt settlement plan. Marking a major step toward stabilising the country’s struggling electricity sector. Major Power Firms Back Debt Settlement Plan Leading operators, including Transcorp Power, Egbin Power, and Geregu Power Plc, are among the generation companies (GenCos) backing…
Nigeria is ramping up efforts to close its electricity gap as the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) releases ₦9 billion to accelerate solar mini-grid projects across underserved communities. Solar Push Targets Four States The funding will support the rollout of mini-grid systems in Taraba, Kogi, Kwara, and Niger States. Bringing reliable electricity to areas largely excluded…
