Category: Technology

U.S. authorities have successfully reclaimed $31 million in cryptocurrency stolen during the 2021 Uranium Finance hack. Despite the attacker’s use of crypto mixers like Tornado Cash and cross-chain bridges like AnySwap to launder the funds, law enforcement managed to recover a significant portion of the stolen assets. The announcement was made this week by the […]

Principal Asset Management has successfully closed its Principal Data Center Growth & Income Fund, raising $3.64 billion—exceeding its initial target. This marks the third fund in Principal’s data center-focused series and will support over $8 billion in hyperscale data center projects across the U.S. in partnership with Stream Data Centers. John Berg, senior managing director […]

The BMW Group has revealed groundbreaking advancements in its electric vehicle technology with the sixth-generation BMW eDrive system, marking a significant leap forward in electric mobility. Unveiled during the company’s Tech Days event in Landshut, these innovations will power the upcoming Neue Klasse lineup, set to enter production later this year in Hungary. Here’s a […]

Look up in the sky. Is it a bird. Is it a plane? No, it’s a drone! Once thought to be the ideal solution for efficient pizza deliveries, drones have become integral soldiers in armies all over the globe. With swarms of drones able to fly literally “under the radar,” they have proven to be […]

A ship as large as a football field, the Léon Thévenin, plays a critical role in maintaining Africa’s internet connectivity. With a crew of over 50 engineers and technicians, this vessel roams the waters off Africa’s coast, repairing undersea internet cables that are vital for the continent’s online infrastructure. For the past 13 years, the […]

In an effort to combat cybercriminals abusing generative AI services, Microsoft has filed a lawsuit targeting a network of hackers identified as Storm-2139. The lawsuit, filed in December 2024, names four individuals from Iran, the UK, China, and Vietnam, who are allegedly involved in creating and distributing tools that bypass security measures in AI services […]

Branislav Nenin / Shutterstock We often set ambitious goals, such as going to the gym, adopting healthier eating habits, or reducing our social media use. However, despite our best intentions, staying committed can often feel like an uphill battle. A review of evidence published in 2024 highlights why. While understanding the benefits of behaviour change […]

The mission is set to transform our understanding of the Sun’s atmosphere and space weather. While space weather is usually harmless, producing the beautiful displays of the Northern and Southern Lights, severe solar storms can interfere with aspects of everyday life. They can interfere with GPS systems, power grids, and vital global communications on Earth. […]

The European Central Bank (ECB) experienced a seven-hour outage in its Target 2 (T2) payment system, which processes more than €3 trillion ($3.12 trillion) worth of daily transactions. The breakdown, which started on Thursday, severely disrupted banking operations, delaying critical payments across the Eurozone. While the ECB confirmed the issue was fixed late on Thursday, […]

In a bid to strengthen the resilience of submarine cable infrastructure across Africa, Globacom partnered with Nigeria’s Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy to host the 2025 International Submarine Cable Resilience Summit in Abuja. The event, held on Wednesday and Thursday, was organized in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the International […]