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BMX, which stands for Better Mobile Xperience, is lead by Daniel Chin, the man who founded Sanho, the company behind those Hyper-branded batteries and accessories long adored by Apple users. Targus bought Sanho in 2021, freeing Chin up for new adventures.Both BMX and Kuxiu insist on calling their batteries “solid state,” but they’re not — instead they use a solid-liquid mixed electrolyte. Nevertheless, they still have advantages over traditional batteries and can be mass produced using existing manufacturing processes to help keep costs down. The power banks cost about twice as much to purchase but last over twice as long…

Bitcoin may have ended its historical four-year cycle, signaling an incoming year of downside, despite widespread analyst expectations for an extended cycle driven by regulatory tailwinds.Bitcoin’s (BTC) $125,000 all-time high on Oct. 6 may have signaled the top of the current four-year Bitcoin halving cycle, both in terms of “price and time,” according to Jurrien Timmer, the director of global macroeconomic research at asset management firm Fidelity.“While I remain a secular bull on Bitcoin, my concern is that Bitcoin may well have ended another 4-year cycle halving phase,” wrote Timmer in a Thursday X post. “Bitcoin winters have lasted about…

Ryan Lochte is doubling down on his previous remark that he “barely knew” Kayla Lochte when they got married as he reacted to his estranged wife posting their wedding vows on social media. Posting a statement via his Instagram on Thursday, December 18, Ryan, 41, clapped back at backlash he’s received and addressed Kayla’s post amid the former couple’s messy divorce. “Navigating personal challenges in public can be incredibly tough, and I am thankful for the opportunity to clarify my recent post about my ex-wife. I understand my words have sparked a lot of backlash, and I want to express…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Lagos, seeking to stop the Federal Ministry of Health and the Attorney-General of the Federation from extending the moratorium on the nationwide ban of alcohol in sachets. The civil society group also asked the court to restrain any federal interference with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in enforcing the ban. The suit, filed on SERAP’s behalf by Mofesomo Tayo-Oyetibo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), argued that the continued circulation of sachet alcohol violates the National Health…

Former US President Barack Obama has revealed his favourite music for 2025, continuing a tradition he began years back. Mr Obama, who has shared annual lists of his favourite books, films, and music for years, disclosed the latest playlist on his X page on Thursday night. The selection reflected his wide-ranging and eclectic musical taste, featuring tracks that spanned pop, hip-hop, indie and world music. Notably, the list included songs by Nigerian superstars Olamide “Olamide” Adedeji and Damini “Burna Boy” Ogulu. Burna Boy’s “TaTaTa”, featuring Travis Scott, and Olamide’s “99”—a collaboration with Asake, Seyi Vibez, Young Jonn and British singer…

Teachers in Ebonyi State under the State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, have threatened to embark on an industrial action at the end of 2025 if the new minimum wage is not fully implemented for their members. The decision was reached during an emergency meeting of the State Wing Executive Council, SWEC, held on Friday at the Teachers’ House in Abakaliki. In a communique issued at the end of the meeting, signed by the Acting Secretary General, Odinaka Nwankwo, the teachers commended Governor Francis Nwifuru for his developmental strides across the state, particularly in the area of workers’ welfare. However,…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has invited the two rival factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to a reconciliation meeting at its headquarters in Abuja. The ongoing meeting involves the faction led by Tanimu Turaki and the group backed by former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, headed by Abdulrahman Mohammed. Turaki arrived with members of his National Working Committee (NWC), secretariat officials, and former Niger State Governor Babangida Aliyu. Mohammed was accompanied by members of his national caretaker committee, including its secretary, Senator Sam Anyanwu. More details to follow…

The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Federal Operations Unit, FOU, Zone ‘D’ Bauchi, has seized contraband worth N82.1 million in the last 10 days. The Customs Comptroller, Abdullahi Kaila, said this at a news conference on Friday in Bauchi. He said the feat underscored the Service’s resolve to enforce laws and suppress smuggling across its area of responsibility including Adamawa; Taraba, Bauchi, Gombe, Borno, Yobe, Plateau, Benue and Nasarawa. Kaila recalled that upon assumption of duty, he declared zero tolerance for smuggling, noting that the achievement demonstrated a commitment to translating policy into action. He listed the seized items to include…

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has said he considers himself “boring”. In a recent episode of the Close Friends Only Speed Round with his colleague, Asake, Wizkid explained that celebrities are “normal” people, too, and engage in normal life activities that may seem boring. Asake asked: “What’s an interesting fact that fans don’t know about you?” Wizkid replied: “I see myself as boring. I wake up in the morning at 6:30, I take my kids to school. We [celebrities] are normal human beings too, man.” On the three most important things in his life, Wizkid mentioned…

Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner has thumbed up Christantus Uche’s stunning strike in the club’s stalemate with Finnish side KuPS. The Eagles held the visitors to a 2-2 draw in the UEFA Europa Conference League encounter at the Selhurst Park on Thursday night. Uche opened scoring for the London club with a superb effort from outside the box after five minutes. It was the Nigeria international’s second goal in the competition for Palace. Glasner praised the the midfielder for his contribution. “I was pleased with the performance especially of the youngsters. Of course, fantastic goal from Uche, and then…