A car snorkel is a device that is mounted on the side of a car and is used to draw fresh air from higher up into the engine. This fresh air helps to ensure that the engine can still get the oxygen it needs to run even when the car is submerged in water. A car snorkel is an essential device when it ...

By Joshua HawkinsWebb has discovered its first exoplanet. The new Webb exoplanet clocks in at just 99 percent the diameter of Earth. NASA announced the discovery on its website on Wednesday, stating that the planet is now classified as LHS 475 b, and was found closer to its star than any planet ...

Researchers at the National University of Singapore said on Wednesday that they were carrying out work to give robots the sense of touch through artificial skin. The two researchers, who are also members of the Intel Neuromorphic Research Community (INRC), presented research that demonstrates the ...

Arianna Johnson Forbes StaffA comet will appear in the night sky for the first time since the last ice age, offering scientists a look at the progression of the solar system.Key FactsA bright green comet—named C/2022 E3 (ZTF)—will pass by Earth for the first time in 50,000 ...

By Meera NavlakhaTwitter is taking steps to make a For You Page-esque experience, similar to what TikTok offers. The social media app, which has undergone a tumultuous past year to say the least, is changing up users' default feeds with two new tabs.So far, Twitter has allowed users to shift ...

By Sagar Naresh for SAMMOBILEIn the recent past, WhatsApp has received a slew of new features. The company may not be as far ahead in terms of features as its competitors, such as Telegram, but it is working hard to meet the needs. Reportedly, a new WhatsApp feature is in the works, that would ...

Earth’s protective ozone layer is slowly but noticeably healing at a pace that would fully mend the hole over Antarctica in about 43 years, a new United Nations report says.A once-every-four-years scientific assessment found recovery in progress, more than 35 years after every nation in the world ...

By Claire SchofieldThe first ever satellite mission launch from UK soil has ended in failure after suffering an “anomaly” during the flight.A jumbo jet operated by Virgin Orbit took off from Cornwall and flew to 35,000ft over the Atlantic Ocean where it jettisoned the rocket ...

Google Play Games has finally been made available for Windows 11. This means that you can now download and play all your favorite Android games on a much bigger screen with far more processing power. The article below will show you how to use the new Google Play Games Windows 11 app to play Android ...

Are you looking to purchase a new laptop computer? With so many options available in the market, it can be hard to know which laptop is right for you. To help you make an informed decision, here are some important factors to consider before you make a purchase.1. Budget: The first thing you ...

By Rob Rich via SlashgearMalware — and other forms of digital virus — is often an irritation at best, and can be devastating at worst. Whether it's through security exploits, data breaches, or plain old social engineering, dealing with unwanted software on your iPhone is no fun.These ...

Exposure of email addresses puts pseudonymous users of the social network at risk.Lily Hay Newman, wired.com After reports at the end of 2022 that hackers were selling data stolen from 400 million Twitter users, researchers now say that a widely circulated trove of email addresses linked to ...

Researchers restored erectile function in pigs using an artificial tissue patch, a new study reports. By Becky FerreiraScientists have enabled pigs with injured penises to experience normal erections again with the help of a bionic tissue transplant, an achievement that may pave the way for ...

Data alleged to contain the email addresses of more than 200 million Twitter users is being given away for free on a hacker forum, reports say.The stolen information includes email addresses used to set up accounts, which will worry anonymous users who registered with a sensitive address. ...

By Darren Allan The problem may not be widespread, but it sounds seriously annoying to say the least Windows 11 users with AMD Ryzen processors are reportedly being hit by a bug that in some cases is causing various problems including freezing up the PC and affecting the performance of games.The ...

Published By Mauro Huculak for windowscentral.comIf corrupted system files are causing problems on Windows 10, this guide will help you fix this issue with the System File Checker tool.  On Windows 10, when you notice issues starting your laptop, random errors occur, or features don't ...

By David AllenThe main update for Windows 11 in 2022 was the Windows 11 2022 Update which brought a few new features and polish to the operating system since its launch in 2021.  Now as we approach the close of 2022, let's look ahead and see what Microsoft has in store for Windows 11 in 2023. ...

By Anugraha Sundaravelu Tens of thousands of users around the world were unable to access Twitter or use its key features for several hours on Wednesday. The incident is the social media site’s first apparent widespread service disruption since billionaire Elon Musk took over as CEO of the social ...

By Roman ShvydunAs technology advances, so does how we market our products and services. And with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), businesses are beginning to explore how this innovative technology can be used to improve their marketing strategies.AI offers several content ...

The all-new C-Class is the perfect combination of comfort and performance. It is built with the singular objective of helping people escape the stress of everyday life into a luxurious retreat, into your own comfort zone. Being one of Mercedes-Benz’s best sellers & longest running model series, ...

By Jack PhillipsTwitter owner Elon Musk on Thursday announced, and then rolled out, a feature on the social media platform that allows users to see how many people viewed a post.“Twitter is rolling out View Count, so you can see how many times a tweet has been seen! This is normal for ...

By Rosemary IwunzeThe National Insurance Commission, NAICOM, has directed insurance companies in the country to increase Third Party Motor Insurance premium rate to N15,000 from N5000 at which it is currently sold from January 2023.NAICOM also directed that Third Party Property Damage, ...

By Abdullateef AliyuThe plan by the federal government to convert one million petrol-powered vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered is a deliberate move to take advantage of the huge gas reserve in-country which has remained untapped over the years.Daily Trust reports ...

Elon Musk has confirmed he will follow the wishes of Twitter Inc users and step down as chief executive.Following a period of relative quietness, Musk tweeted on Wednesday morning that he would step down when he finds “someone foolish enough to take the role”.He added that he would ...

As most of you might know, Windows 11 can run Android apps. This feature is enabled by a virtualization layer called WSA (Windows Subsystem for Android). Initially, the WSA was based on Android 11. A few months ago, Microsoft updated WSA to Android 12 and later to Android 12L. A few weeks ago, ...

Twitter’s new boss, Elon Musk, may be considering stepping down as the Chief Executive Officer of the micro-blogging company after less than two months on the job. Musk tweeted a poll via his verified handle Sunday night asking tweeps to vote on whether he should step down as Twitter’s CEO, adding ...

On July 20, 1969, the United States of America achieved a feat that changed the course of history forever. They sent a manned mission to the moon. Apollo 11 was the mission that took mankind’s first steps on the moon.The mission was comprised of three astronauts, Neil Armstrong, Edwin “Buzz” ...

The touch screen is a technology that has revolutionised the way we interact with electronic devices. It is a computer display screen that is sensitive to touch, allowing a user to control the device by simply touching the screen with their finger, stylus, or other pointing device.The technology ...

Africa's first humanoid robot, 'Omeife' has been built by a two-year-old Nigerian technology company called Uniccon Group in Abuja, Nigeria.The 6-feet tall bilingual or can we call it a multi-lingual robot named 'Omeife' is a female Igbo figure/character that provides language as a service for ...

Can any civil engineer explain this to us? The ones we usually see are straight walls. 

Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo who have decried that Anambra has a road crises have already awarded over 211KM of road network in the state for construction.To maintain and supervise these roads, Governor Soludo have engaged the services of SMA Engineering Company from ...

Gas stations feeling the heat as electric vehicles become more popularA new study has shown that electric vehicles could bury gas stations as early as 2030. The study, conducted by the University of Michigan, looked at the total cost of ownership for both electric and gas vehicles. They found ...

The Toyota automobile company, in China, has recalled 14,799 defective Lexus vehicles, according to a statement by the Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO) Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Bisi Kazeem, on Friday in Abuja.Kazeem said “FRSC wishes to draw the attention of the motoring public, ...

By Emma OkonjiThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to offer two additional slots in the 3.5 Gigahertz (GHz) spectrum band for the deployment 5G network in the country.It set the reserve price at $547.2 million, translating to $273.60 million for each licence.NCC disclosed this at the ...

By Bennett Oghifo:Lexus has announced the global debut of the new UX 300e, a significant evolution of the brand’s first production BEV model. The updated UX 300e joins the new UX 200/250h announced earlier this year, with deliveries scheduled to begin in spring 2023. Since the 2005 launch of the RX ...

What is a null file? The .null file extension is made use of by some third party Windows programs for a corrupted data documents style. When a program generates a file with damaged data, the program may utilize the .null submit extension for the data, in order to flag it as a documents that can't ...

By Emma Okonji:The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has ordered MTN and Airtel to immediately reverse the hike in their data tariff plan which they implemented on their respective networks last week. MTN and Airtel subscribers suddenly realised that the operators had commenced a new data ...

Why Link NIN to MTN?Linking your National Identification Number (NIN) to your MTN Nigeria account is important for a number of reasons. First, it helps to ensure that only legitimate users are accessing your account. Second, it helps to protect your account from fraudsters who may try to ...

What is airtel airtime borrowing, and how does it work? Airtel is one of the leading telecommunications providers. Consequently, many Nigerians rely on Airtel for their communication needs. However, sometimes Airtel customers may find themselves in need of airtime but without the means to purchase ...

  Watch video on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUhzk8lCtL4A "flying car" built by Chinese electronic vehicle maker Xpeng Inc made its first public flight in the United Arab Emirates, as the company works towards launching the electric aircraft on international markets.The X2 is a ...

By Fadekemi Ajakaiye:Infrastructure expansion accelerates digital transformation and facilitates a connected African continentThrough its Africa Transformation Office (ATO), Microsoft is working with Liquid Cloud to enable businesses with cloud services across Africa. Liquid Cloud will work ...

By James Sowole:Poised to reduce carbon emission in Ogun State, Governor Dapo Abiodun-led administration  yesterday said plans are underway to convert vehicles running on petrol to gas.According to a press statement issued in Abeokuta  yesterday by the Chief Press Secretary,  Kunle Somorin,  ...

By Bennett Oghifo:For the 2023 model year, Toyota is giving buyers even more reasons to choose the Highlander for their next vehicle, starting with an all-new engine for the gas models that offers impressive performance in a compact package.According to the automaker, 2023 Highlander gas models are ...

By Bennett  Oghifo:The next-generation BMW voice assistant will be built on Alexa technology. This was announced recently by Stephan Durach, Senior Vice-President Connected Company and Development Technical Operations BMW Group, and Dave Limp, Senior Vice President of Devices and Services, Amazon, ...

Whether it’s the rattling that comes and goes with the moon phases, a timing belt that obeys only changes in barometric pressure, or the sudden flickering of that dreaded check engine light, certain car problems require the professional experience and honest technical knowledge only a mechanic can ...

By Bennett  OghifoCommon signs include a whining noise, hard starting, engine performance issues, and an inability to start the car.Virtually all modern vehicles with internal combustion engines come equipped with fuel pumps. The fuel pump is responsible for delivering fuel from the gas tank to the ...

By Bennett  Oghifo:Toyota is reimagining the full-size sedan with the all-new 2023 Toyota Crown. As the first Toyota sedan to offer the Hybrid MAX System, drivers will be sure to feel the power from this powertrain. Offering drivers a premium, intuitive driving experience, the Crown blends supreme ...

By Okon Bassey:To boost the Vehicle Assembly Plant in Akwa Ibom State, an Israeli company specialising in the manufacturing of various types of vehicles in the Middle East, Mimshak, has planned to train 50 indigenes of the state in car production process.The Chief Operating Officer  and Car Plant ...

By Peter Uzoho:The federal government, yesterday, said all was set for the commencement of inauguration of the first set of power equipment procured under the Presidential Power Initiative (IPP), popularly known as Nigeria-Siemens power project. It hinted that the inauguration would begin in the ...

By  Temitayo Jaiyeola Fifth-generation technology, commonly called 5G, is now available in Nigeria. MTN Nigeria Communications Plc commercially launched the fifth-generation technology, commonly called 5G, in Nigeria on Sunday.It was launched during an event that enabled guests to test the use of ...