https://africafront.news/category/tech Africa Front is the pan-African news aggregator built for discovery — breaking headlines from all 54 nations, five regions, and the world. 1,500+ indexed topics, 30 thematic hubs, 25 country landing pages, and 90+ publisher source archives. BBC, Guardian, AllAfrica, Punch, Daily Maverick, CNBC, and more — refreshed every 10 minutes. RSS feeds, Google News sitemaps, rich structured data, and deep internal linking across every story. en Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:26:31 GMT https://africafront.news/article/the-nts-radio-player-brings-the-best-of-internet-radio-to-your-hi-fi-treaming https://africafront.news/article/the-nts-radio-player-brings-the-best-of-internet-radio-to-your-hi-fi-treaming Have I found my Chromecast Audio replacement? | Image: NTS Radio NTS Radio and Swedish audio company Atonemo have teamed up on a dedicated player that brings NTS's genre-defying mixes and streaming stations to almost any stereo or speaker setup. And, like Atonemo's existing… Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:53:53 GMT Tech The Verge https://africafront.news/article/the-film-about-sam-altman-has-been-dropped-by-amazon-mgm-dropped https://africafront.news/article/the-film-about-sam-altman-has-been-dropped-by-amazon-mgm-dropped Luca Guadagnino's film about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Artificial, has reportedly been dropped by Amazon MGM. The film, which stars Andrew Garfield and covers the rollercoaster five days in 2023 spanning Altman's termination and reinstatement as CEO, had been in the works for about… Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:15:29 GMT Tech The Verge https://africafront.news/article/the-best-4k-wireless-tv-streamers-for-more-choice-with-no-aerial-required-esteduk https://africafront.news/article/the-best-4k-wireless-tv-streamers-for-more-choice-with-no-aerial-required-esteduk Want to prolong the life of your TV? A wireless TV box could be the answer. Our expert put top devices – from Freely streamers to Sky and Amazon Fire – through their paces • Do you really need a new TV? Simple ways to upgrade your current setup TV is changing – and so is the way… Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:00:34 GMT Tech Guardian Technology https://africafront.news/article/our-long-national-sunscreen-nightmare-is-almost-over-ahealth https://africafront.news/article/our-long-national-sunscreen-nightmare-is-almost-over-ahealth You need a quarter teaspoon for your face alone, a half teaspoon if you include the neck (which you should!) This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to… Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT Tech The Verge https://africafront.news/article/rocket-report-rebuild-begins-at-blue-origin-launch-pad-relativity-targets-mars-tsmars https://africafront.news/article/rocket-report-rebuild-begins-at-blue-origin-launch-pad-relativity-targets-mars-tsmars A French launch startup is scrapping the name of its rocket, apparently due to a trademark issue. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:36:53 GMT Tech Ars Technica https://africafront.news/article/t1-phone-pr-firm-is-8216not-assisting-trump-mobile-any-further8217-further https://africafront.news/article/t1-phone-pr-firm-is-8216not-assisting-trump-mobile-any-further8217-further Where's the Trump phone? We're going to keep talking about it every week. We don't have the phones we preordered yet, but this week we received unexpected news from Trump Mobile's media relations manager. If you've been following my reporting on the Trump phone, you'll know that… Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT Tech The Verge https://africafront.news/article/its-a-scam-americans-express-unease-over-spacexs-influence-on-retirement-savings-lonmusk https://africafront.news/article/its-a-scam-americans-express-unease-over-spacexs-influence-on-retirement-savings-lonmusk Guardian readers in the US share concerns about how the SpaceX IPO and AI boom affect their retirement accounts Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire last week after SpaceX debuted on the stock market with a valuation of $1.77tn. Millions of Americans could soon become… Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:00:33 GMT Tech Guardian Technology https://africafront.news/article/in-season-2-of-sugar-colin-farrells-quirky-detective-becomes-much-more-human-appletv https://africafront.news/article/in-season-2-of-sugar-colin-farrells-quirky-detective-becomes-much-more-human-appletv When Colin Farrell was doing press for the first season of the detective series Sugar, he had to be very careful with how he spoke. Sugar is a story about a quirky private detective, but it's also secretly a work of science fiction, something that doesn't become clear until… Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Tech The Verge https://africafront.news/article/kaleidescapes-movie-player-blows-streaming-and-your-wallet-away-ereview https://africafront.news/article/kaleidescapes-movie-player-blows-streaming-and-your-wallet-away-ereview The Strato E player (here with a Mini Terra Prime server on top of it) is smaller than a Blu-ray disc collection, but you can get a lot of 4K discs for $3,000. We've lost something in the past 15 years. Netflix, Amazon, Disney, Apple; they've all convinced us that streaming is… Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT Tech The Verge https://africafront.news/article/gta-6-all-you-need-to-know-about-rockstars-blockbuster-game-jz4wno0 https://africafront.news/article/gta-6-all-you-need-to-know-about-rockstars-blockbuster-game-jz4wno0 Rockstar's sixth game in the franchise is set to be the biggest game release of the year. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:21:09 GMT Tech BBC Technology https://africafront.news/article/uks-top-data-and-ai-regulator-quits-after-inappropriate-humour-rnn22o0 https://africafront.news/article/uks-top-data-and-ai-regulator-quits-after-inappropriate-humour-rnn22o0 Edwards has been the boss of the data watchdog since January 2022, and said he had made inappropriate attempts at humour. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:19:31 GMT Tech BBC Technology https://africafront.news/article/as-global-warming-threatens-corals-scientists-search-for-reefs-that-can-take-the-heheat https://africafront.news/article/as-global-warming-threatens-corals-scientists-search-for-reefs-that-can-take-the-heheat Researchers say these coral strongholds may help repopulate more degraded reefs. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:15:11 GMT Tech Ars Technica https://africafront.news/article/they-kill-games-we-fight-back-the-activists-campaigning-to-keep-video-games-play-egaming https://africafront.news/article/they-kill-games-we-fight-back-the-activists-campaigning-to-keep-video-games-play-egaming When a company decided to shut down an online game’s servers, there wasn’t much the players who had bought that title could do – until a group called Stop Killing Games began lobbying for new consumer protection laws You can never be sure how long an online video game will last.… Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:00:27 GMT Tech Guardian Technology https://africafront.news/article/barret-zoph-is-out-at-openai-again-after-just-five-months-ineslab https://africafront.news/article/barret-zoph-is-out-at-openai-again-after-just-five-months-ineslab Five months after returning to OpenAI, Barret Zoph - the company's head of enterprise AI sales - has departed, The Verge has learned. Zoph returned to OpenAI in mid-January after a stint as co-founder and CTO of Thinking Machines Lab, the competing AI company founded by former… Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:49:33 GMT Tech The Verge https://africafront.news/article/a-bold-satellite-rescue-mission-came-together-in-record-time-but-will-it-work-itwork https://africafront.news/article/a-bold-satellite-rescue-mission-came-together-in-record-time-but-will-it-work-itwork "I consider this a success already, just from the fact that we're even going to try this." Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:39:30 GMT Tech Ars Technica https://africafront.news/article/microsoft-discovers-new-lightweight-backdoor-that-steals-cryptocurrency-urrency https://africafront.news/article/microsoft-discovers-new-lightweight-backdoor-that-steals-cryptocurrency-urrency Crypto Clipper spreads over USB and communicates over Tor. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:28:52 GMT Tech Ars Technica https://africafront.news/article/fda-advisors-unanimously-vote-to-approve-modernas-mrna-after-agency-drama-ydrama https://africafront.news/article/fda-advisors-unanimously-vote-to-approve-modernas-mrna-after-agency-drama-ydrama In February, a Trump official refused to review the vaccine. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:08:59 GMT Tech Ars Technica https://africafront.news/article/as-china-looms-taiwan-makes-more-drones-for-defense-and-the-us-military-ilitary https://africafront.news/article/as-china-looms-taiwan-makes-more-drones-for-defense-and-the-us-military-ilitary Taiwan's drone spending plans for defense could also boost business overseas. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:21:26 GMT Tech Ars Technica https://africafront.news/article/nasa-asks-northrop-grumman-to-stop-working-on-lunar-halo-module-ngelse https://africafront.news/article/nasa-asks-northrop-grumman-to-stop-working-on-lunar-halo-module-ngelse "We are reassigning most affected employees across existing opportunities and programs." Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:49:55 GMT Tech Ars Technica https://africafront.news/article/valve-is-so-behind-on-steam-controller-orders-that-some-won8217t-ship-until-2027-teddate https://africafront.news/article/valve-is-so-behind-on-steam-controller-orders-that-some-won8217t-ship-until-2027-teddate Valve has some good news and bad news about Steam Controllers. The good news: If you make a reservation for a Steam Controller, the company will now show you one of three estimates of when you'll be able to actually order your gamepad: by September 2026, by December 2026, or… Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:26:06 GMT Tech The Verge https://africafront.news/article/you-can-now-use-the-game-boy-camera-with-your-phone-piphone https://africafront.news/article/you-can-now-use-the-game-boy-camera-with-your-phone-piphone You don’t need a Game Boy Camera or a GB Operator dock to use Epilogue’s new Flashback app. | Image: Epilogue The $50 GB Operator is an accessory that lets you connect, play, and authenticate Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance cartridges on PCs and other devices. Now… Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:22:46 GMT Tech The Verge https://africafront.news/article/android-verification-is-coming-google-confirms-timeline-and-supported-app-stores-ication https://africafront.news/article/android-verification-is-coming-google-confirms-timeline-and-supported-app-stores-ication A new system service will roll out this month ahead of big changes starting in September. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:53:33 GMT Tech Ars Technica https://africafront.news/article/apple-patches-high-severity-eavesdropping-vulnerability-in-beats-studio-buds-iobuds https://africafront.news/article/apple-patches-high-severity-eavesdropping-vulnerability-in-beats-studio-buds-iobuds The vulnerability, disclosed 12 months ago, affects multiple manufacturers. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:41:35 GMT Tech Ars Technica https://africafront.news/article/hbo-max8217s-annual-plans-are-28-percent-off-right-now-ealsale https://africafront.news/article/hbo-max8217s-annual-plans-are-28-percent-off-right-now-ealsale You can stream Sinners and other recent Oscar winners for less with HBO Max's sale. | Image: Warner Bros. Pictures The easiest way to save on a streaming service is often to pay for a year upfront, which HBO Max is currently making a lot cheaper. Through July 15, 2026, new and… Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:18:30 GMT Tech The Verge https://africafront.news/article/snaps-specs-look-good-on-nobody-ergecast https://africafront.news/article/snaps-specs-look-good-on-nobody-ergecast Snap's new smart glasses are probably the most impressive bit of face-computer technology we've seen. They're not VR-headset huge; they don't have a big charging puck; thanks to Snap's many years of AR lens development, they're likely to have a lot of features right out of the… Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:15:03 GMT Tech The Verge https://africafront.news/article/the-best-early-amazon-prime-day-deals-so-far-aydeals https://africafront.news/article/the-best-early-amazon-prime-day-deals-so-far-aydeals The products pictured here aren’t on sale, but we certainly hope they will be soon. | Image: Alex Parkin / The Verge Amazon’s earlier-than-usual Prime Day doesn’t begin until June 23rd, but there are several even earlier deals on must-have products that you can check out right… Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:54:32 GMT Tech The Verge https://africafront.news/article/after-senate-vote-trump-admin-backs-off-plans-to-kill-ocean-monitoring-itoring https://africafront.news/article/after-senate-vote-trump-admin-backs-off-plans-to-kill-ocean-monitoring-itoring It's unclear whether the system is currently intact. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:19:44 GMT Tech Ars Technica https://africafront.news/article/this-robotic-self-driving-toilet-comes-to-you-stoilet https://africafront.news/article/this-robotic-self-driving-toilet-comes-to-you-stoilet During a recent expo in Shanghai that focuses on elderly care, assistive devices, and rehabilitation medicine, a Chinese company called Yueban debuted a smart toilet that does something we haven't seen before; it comes to you. The autonomous self-driving Xiaoban toilet was… Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:08:17 GMT Tech The Verge https://africafront.news/article/attorney-general-tells-department-to-stop-using-x-amid-uk-disinformation-concern-concerns https://africafront.news/article/attorney-general-tells-department-to-stop-using-x-amid-uk-disinformation-concern-concerns Exclusive: Richard Hermer’s office understood to be first in government to restrict use after recent riots The attorney general for England and Wales has told his office to no longer post on X, making it the first UK government department to stop using the Elon Musk-owned… Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:00:09 GMT Tech Guardian Technology https://africafront.news/article/before-spacex-ipo-investors-in-china-secretly-acquired-stakes-stakes https://africafront.news/article/before-spacex-ipo-investors-in-china-secretly-acquired-stakes-stakes One previously unreported SpaceX investor has ties to Chinese military contractors. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:42:18 GMT Tech Ars Technica https://africafront.news/article/a-year-of-walmart-plus-is-half-off-ahead-of-prime-day-ealsale https://africafront.news/article/a-year-of-walmart-plus-is-half-off-ahead-of-prime-day-ealsale Do you often find yourself shopping at the big blue, or perhaps you’re just looking for an alternative to Amazon? Either way, Walmart is currently offering a year of its Walmart Plus subscription for $49, which typically costs $98. The membership includes perks like free… Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:33:00 GMT Tech The Verge https://africafront.news/article/bernie-sanders-unveils-7-trillion-plan-to-give-americans-control-of-ai-industry-ndustry https://africafront.news/article/bernie-sanders-unveils-7-trillion-plan-to-give-americans-control-of-ai-industry-ndustry Biggest AI firms will likely recoil at Bernie Sanders' AI wealth fund. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:02:49 GMT Tech Ars Technica https://africafront.news/article/hunter-gatherers-in-siberia-died-of-a-plague-outbreak-5500-years-ago-arsago https://africafront.news/article/hunter-gatherers-in-siberia-died-of-a-plague-outbreak-5500-years-ago-arsago We can't blame the Neolithic Transition for the plague anymore. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:04:40 GMT Tech Ars Technica https://africafront.news/article/the-first-long-duration-resident-of-the-iss-a-cosmonaut-has-died-todie https://africafront.news/article/the-first-long-duration-resident-of-the-iss-a-cosmonaut-has-died-todie Two expeditions, two spacewalks, 322 days in space. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:34:36 GMT Tech Ars Technica https://africafront.news/article/dont-wait-for-prime-day-we-found-the-31-best-early-deals-from-amazon-and-its-com-lssales https://africafront.news/article/dont-wait-for-prime-day-we-found-the-31-best-early-deals-from-amazon-and-its-com-lssales Love or hate Amazon, its 23-26 June Prime Day event is a good time to snag discounts on tech, fashion and more, including much-loved brands such as Anyday and Caraway Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things You don’t have the wait… Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:15:05 GMT Tech Guardian Technology https://africafront.news/article/gta-6-pre-order-date-and-cover-art-revealed-by-rockstar-j64g3o0 https://africafront.news/article/gta-6-pre-order-date-and-cover-art-revealed-by-rockstar-j64g3o0 The developer has said pre-sales of the hugely anticipated game will begin on 25 June. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:06:48 GMT Tech BBC Technology https://africafront.news/article/the-adventures-of-elliot-the-millennium-tales-review-a-playable-love-letter-to-z-sreview https://africafront.news/article/the-adventures-of-elliot-the-millennium-tales-review-a-playable-love-letter-to-z-sreview PlayStation 5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch 2, PC; Team Asano/Square Enix Upbeat, charmingly retro RPG full of treasure-hunting, temple-roaming, monster-slaying and princess-saving is an absolute blast to play You can’t help but wonder if developer Team Asano is in a private… Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:15:01 GMT Tech Guardian Technology https://africafront.news/article/farage-trying-to-block-britcoin-plans-that-could-be-costly-for-billionaire-donor-harborne https://africafront.news/article/farage-trying-to-block-britcoin-plans-that-could-be-costly-for-billionaire-donor-harborne Reform UK leader used private meeting at Bank of England to urge governor to drop plans for state-run cryptocurrency Nigel Farage has been trying to block a Bank of England cryptocurrency plan that could be costly for the billionaire bankrolling his party. The Reform UK leader… Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:30:00 GMT Tech Guardian Technology https://africafront.news/article/the-best-led-face-masks-in-the-uk-tested-11-light-therapy-devices-that-are-worth-cemasks https://africafront.news/article/the-best-led-face-masks-in-the-uk-tested-11-light-therapy-devices-that-are-worth-cemasks They claim to fix fine lines, blemishes and redness – but which stand up to scrutiny? We asked dermatologists and put them to the test to find out • The best anti-ageing creams, serums and treatments LED face masks are booming in popularity – despite being one of the most… Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:54:10 GMT Tech Guardian Technology https://africafront.news/article/hulk-punisher-join-peter-parker-in-spider-man-brand-new-day-trailer-trailer https://africafront.news/article/hulk-punisher-join-peter-parker-in-spider-man-brand-new-day-trailer-trailer Peter Parker to Bruce Banner: "I didn't know you could get that big." Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:37:59 GMT Tech Ars Technica https://africafront.news/article/the-malignant-rise-of-onlyfans-managers-its-exploiting-its-grooming-its-predator-redatory https://africafront.news/article/the-malignant-rise-of-onlyfans-managers-its-exploiting-its-grooming-its-predator-redatory As the pornography platform has exploded in popularity, a side industry has emerged: middlemen who encourage young women into the industry, then take a large cut of their earnings Markuss Hussle wants his online students to understand one thing: he knows how to make money. There… Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT Tech Guardian Technology https://africafront.news/article/inspired-by-ukraine-and-worried-by-china-taiwan-teaches-its-citizens-how-to-fly-eschina https://africafront.news/article/inspired-by-ukraine-and-worried-by-china-taiwan-teaches-its-citizens-how-to-fly-eschina Ordinary Taiwanese, young and old, are joining courses to learn how to fly drones amid looming China military threat In a small, crowded room in Taipei, Pan Chien-chin is trying to keep a drone hovering steadily. Imagining himself flying a plane, he gently nudges controller… Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:14:15 GMT Tech Guardian Technology https://africafront.news/article/second-carcass-eating-fly-species-cleared-by-fda-for-maggot-wound-therapy-therapy https://africafront.news/article/second-carcass-eating-fly-species-cleared-by-fda-for-maggot-wound-therapy-therapy Maggot therapy lacks robust data, but it has fans and a fail-safe "bacon therapy." Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:11:20 GMT Tech Ars Technica https://africafront.news/article/sooner-than-expected-useful-quantum-error-correction-promised-for-2028-by2028 https://africafront.news/article/sooner-than-expected-useful-quantum-error-correction-promised-for-2028-by2028 Elsewhere, beyond-classical quantum hardware, plus classical computing fires back. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:44:32 GMT Tech Ars Technica https://africafront.news/article/california-says-att-lied-to-fcc-in-attempt-to-shut-off-old-phone-network-network https://africafront.news/article/california-says-att-lied-to-fcc-in-attempt-to-shut-off-old-phone-network-network FCC considers AT&T petitions to preempt state rules and discontinue phone service. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:07:40 GMT Tech Ars Technica https://africafront.news/article/massive-breach-spills-credentials-for-thousands-of-sensitive-networks-etworks https://africafront.news/article/massive-breach-spills-credentials-for-thousands-of-sensitive-networks-etworks The affected include Oracle, Lenovo, FedEx, a NATO contractor, and Fortinet. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:54:31 GMT Tech Ars Technica https://africafront.news/article/tesco-moving-40000-server-workloads-off-vmware-amid-broadcoms-abusive-conduct-conduct https://africafront.news/article/tesco-moving-40000-server-workloads-off-vmware-amid-broadcoms-abusive-conduct-conduct Tesco claimed Broadcom hiked its VMware prices by about 175 percent in UK court filings. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:43:13 GMT Tech Ars Technica https://africafront.news/article/ai-coding-agents-taught-robots-how-to-install-gpus-and-cut-zip-ties-raining https://africafront.news/article/ai-coding-agents-taught-robots-how-to-install-gpus-and-cut-zip-ties-raining Nvidia's self-improvement program for robots enlists teams of AI coding agents. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:25:19 GMT Tech Ars Technica https://africafront.news/article/ai-will-create-more-jobs-for-humans-not-replace-them-amazon-founder-bezos-says-2yy3vo0 https://africafront.news/article/ai-will-create-more-jobs-for-humans-not-replace-them-amazon-founder-bezos-says-2yy3vo0 The Amazon founder, who now has robotics and space travel companies, thinks AI will create a labour shortage. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:37:41 GMT Tech BBC Technology https://africafront.news/article/what-to-study-in-the-ai-age-from-big-tech-bosses-qwq1wo0 https://africafront.news/article/what-to-study-in-the-ai-age-from-big-tech-bosses-qwq1wo0 Sundar Pichai, Jensen Huang and Jack Clark share their advice with the BBC. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:59:39 GMT Tech BBC Technology