The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on Monday the commencement of an investigation into a recent fatal crash involving a Ford Mustang Mach-E in San Antonio, Texas. Authorities suspect that an advanced driver assistance system may have been engaged at the time of the incident. While driver assistance features are touted by automakers…
In a groundbreaking legal development, Uber has consented to compensate nearly 8,000 taxi and hire car drivers in Australia with a monumental sum totalling almost 272 million Australian dollars ($179 million). This settlement, acclaimed as the fifth-largest in the annals of Australian legal history, arises from a class action lawsuit initiated by Maurice Blackburn Lawyers…
Inkblot Productions has announced its collaboration once more with the multifaceted actress and TV personality, Nancy Isime, for their latest cinematic venture, “Saving Onome,” set to hit theaters on April 5, 2024. Directed by Dimeji Ajibola and backed by executive producers Chinaza Onuzo, Zulumoke Oyibo, and Damola Ademola of Inkblot Productions, the unveiling of the…
After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened. With trouble brewing in…
Amidst his hospitalization following a severe accident, Jeremy Renner found solace and camaraderie in none other than his Marvel co-star, Robert Downey Jr. The 53-year-old actor, known for his role as Hawkeye, shared insights into his bond with the 58-year-old Oscar winner during his recovery period. Renner humorously likened their frequent FaceTime conversations to dating,…
Poolman tells the story of Darren Barrenman (Chris Pine), a native Los Angeleno who spends his days looking after the pool of the Tahitian Tiki apartment block and fighting to make his hometown a better place to live. When he is tasked by a femme fatale to uncover the truth behind a shady business deal,…
The video game industry is bracing for a challenging year ahead, with consumer spending forecasted to decline by up to 10% compared to the previous year. Despite the unexpected success of titles like Helldivers 2 and Palworld, industry analysts foresee a downturn in spending, attributed to a lack of major releases and ongoing uncertainties in…
The automotive industry is undergoing a significant transformation, with the emergence of software-defined vehicles (SDVs) at the forefront. However, this shift has been accompanied by challenges, including lengthy development cycles and reliance on outdated chip technology. Now, tech giants Arm and Cadence are collaborating to revolutionize the automotive design process and accelerate the deployment of…
Manchester United’s failure to secure Champions League qualification could cost them dearly, with the club facing a yearly £10m penalty from their sponsorship deal with Adidas. Having signed a new 10-year agreement with the German sportswear giant, United’s earnings were set to increase from £75m to £90m per season. However, a clause in the contract…
Nvidia, renowned for its AI-enabled chips, faces a lawsuit from three authors who allege that the company used their copyrighted books without authorization to train its NeMo AI platform. Authors Brian Keene, Abdi Nazemian, and Stewart O’Nan claim that their works were included in a dataset of approximately 196,640 books used to train NeMo in…
The Chorus Leader, Timi Dakolo, has released the video of “Omo Ayo,” the first track of his latest album, “The Chorus Leader.” The video is a message of joy and hope and features Nollywood actor, Tobi Bakre. Watch the video below.
Tempted by what could be his biggest score ever, professional thief Mason joins forces with his younger brother to rob a bank. However, when the heist goes awry, the thieves find themselves trapped inside, surrounded by SWAT teams, the FBI and Interpol. Things get even more tense when Mason eventually talks to the lead negotiator…
Breathe is a heart-pounding thriller set in the future. After Earth is left uninhabitable due to lack of oxygen, a mother Maya (Hudson) and her daughter Zora (Wallis) are forced to live underground, with short trips to the surface only made possible by a coveted state-of-the-art oxygen suit made by Maya’s husband, Darius, whom she…
The Ghostbusters need weather expert, Al Roker! He’s predicting chills and thrills when Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire storms into theatres on Friday, March 22. In partnership with Sony Pictures and Ghostbusters. In Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the Spengler family returns to where it all started — the iconic New York City firehouse — to team up with…
Marcus Lehto, the former director of Battlefield, has spoken out on Twitter, expressing his dissatisfaction with his former employer Electronic Arts (EA) after parting ways with the company in February. Lehto’s tweet conveyed his lack of positive sentiments towards EA, his recent departure, and the challenges faced by his team and others in the industry…
Recent leaks from internal Sony documents suggest that the highly anticipated PlayStation 5 Pro will bring substantial improvements over its predecessor, including a significant boost in ray tracing performance. While Sony has yet to officially confirm the existence of a PS5 Pro, leaks and rumours have been circulating for some time, indicating a potential Holiday…
Tech industry layoffs are surging in 2024, defying expectations amid substantial cash reserves accumulated by many firms. While last year’s job cuts were attributed to economic pressures from inflation and a hiring surge during the pandemic, this year’s layoffs are raising questions, especially as companies remain profitable. According to Layoffs.fyi, 209 tech companies have laid…
Microsoft has announced a significant shift in its approach to the integration of OneDrive with Windows, now allowing users to uninstall the cloud storage service from their systems permanently. This move comes after years of the company promoting OneDrive as the default cloud storage solution for Windows users, often to the frustration of many. In…
Afrobeats sensation Kcee has surprised fans with a remarkable remix of his hit single “Ojapiano,” and this time, he’s enlisted the unexpected collaboration of American pop-rock icons OneRepublic. The release marks a thrilling fusion of Afrobeats, amapiano, pop, and rock, showcasing the versatility and universality of music. The remix not only breathes new life into…
The sci-fi/horror-thriller takes the phenomenally successful “Alien” franchise back to its roots: While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe. The film stars Cailee Spaeny (“Priscilla”), David Jonsson (“Agatha Christie’s Murder is Easy”), Archie…
Oprah Winfrey has stepped down from her position on the board of directors of WW to focus on producing a television special centred around weight loss medications. The renowned TV host, aged 70, recently announced plans for her first primetime special in three years, addressing a “very personal” topic related to weight loss. During an…
Soulmates Eric Draven (Bill Skarsgård) and Shelly Webster (FKA twigs) are brutally murdered when the demons of her dark past catch up with them. Given the chance to save his true love by sacrificing himself, Eric sets out to seek merciless revenge on their killers, traversing the worlds of the living and the dead to…
Gaming giant Activision Blizzard faced a security breach Thursday night when its official Twitter account was compromised and used to promote a Solana-based cryptocurrency scam. The hack targeted the Twitter account, which boasts millions of followers and represents the publisher of popular franchises like Call of Duty and Diablo. Exploiting the account’s reach, the hackers…
As March Madness fever grips basketball enthusiasts, Pepsi Zero Sugar and DraftKings are teaming up to turn the thrill of predicting the unexpected into a lucrative opportunity, with a little help from basketball legend Allen Iverson. The ‘AI Can Do That?’ campaign, spearheaded by Pepsi and DraftKings, invites fans to embrace the unpredictability of the…
In the aftermath of an alarming incident on a Latam Airlines flight, Boeing has advised airlines operating 787 Dreamliners to conduct thorough seat inspections, citing a potential safety concern. The development follows an unsettling episode earlier this week, where a sudden descent during a Latam Airlines flight left approximately 50 passengers injured. According to reports…
In a landmark settlement, tech giant Apple has agreed to pay $490 million (£385 million) to resolve a lawsuit spearheaded by Norfolk County Council, alleging fraud by Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, over iPhone sales figures in China. The class-action lawsuit, led by Norfolk County Council on behalf of investors, accused Tim Cook of misleading shareholders…
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Ayodeji Balogun, widely known as Wizkid, has made it clear that he does not identify as an Afrobeats artiste, contrary to popular belief. Taking to his Instagram story on Saturday, Wizkid announced the completion of his next album and issued a disclaimer to his fans. He cautioned them against expecting an Afrobeats…
Atlas Shepherd (Lopez), a brilliant but misanthropic data analyst with a deep distrust of artificial intelligence, joins a mission to capture a renegade robot with whom she shares a mysterious past. But when plans go awry, her only hope of saving the future of humanity from AI is to trust it. Watch the trailer below.
Veteran actor Michael Keaton has heaped praise on his co-star Jenna Ortega, describing her as a “really special” talent. Keaton, 72, shares the screen with Ortega, 21, in the highly anticipated film “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Keaton lauded Ortega’s performance, highlighting her natural grasp of the film’s tone. He expressed admiration…
Renowned actress Eva Longoria has been awarded a substantial $50 million grant for her philanthropic endeavours by Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon and one of the world’s wealthiest individuals. The generous grant provides Longoria, 49, with the opportunity to direct the considerable sum towards charitable initiatives of her choice, furthering her longstanding commitment to…
A D.C. couple has initiated a $60 million lawsuit against Amazon and a Maryland-based delivery service after a pedestrian accident left the woman with severe injuries, as captured in video footage obtained by the News4 I-Team. The incident, which occurred on December 30 at the intersection of Cathedral Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue in Northwest Washington,…
FC Barcelona is considering a lucrative sponsorship offer from a competitor of its current kit sponsor, Nike, which could inject an immediate $240 million (€220 million) into the club, as reported by MARCA, citing anonymous sources. Under the leadership of president Joan Laporta, the Barca board is actively exploring alternative options for its iconic Blaugrana…
Rideshare giants Lyft and Uber are set to cease their services in Minneapolis starting May 1, following the city council’s decision to override the mayor’s veto and implement a new minimum wage law for rideshare drivers. The city council’s 10-3 vote on Thursday paved the way for rideshare drivers to receive a minimum wage of…
A United Airlines flight successfully landed at Rogue Valley International Airport in Medford, Oregon, despite a missing fuselage panel on Friday, according to airline officials. United flight 433, which departed from San Francisco, arrived at the Oregon airport around 11:30 local time (18:30 GMT), carrying 139 passengers and 6 crew members aboard a 25-year-old Boeing…
Renowned Disc Jockey, DJ Spinall, adds his voice to the buzz surrounding Wizkid’s eagerly anticipated new album, expressing his excitement for what lies ahead. On Friday, March 15, Wizkid sent shockwaves through the music industry with a series of social media posts teasing the release of his upcoming album. While the Afrobeats sensation remained coy…
Renowned rapper and music mogul Dr. Dre opens up about his harrowing brush with death after suffering a brain aneurysm, emphasizing his gratitude for being alive today. In a candid conversation on SiriusXM’s ‘This Life of Mine with James Corden,’ the 59-year-old icon recounted the terrifying ordeal he faced in 2021, revealing that he experienced…
Renowned actor John Malkovich, known for his iconic roles in films like ‘Being John Malkovich’ and ‘Con Air,’ shares his sentiments on ageing and family, expressing a wish for more time with his young granddaughter. In an interview with Closer US magazine, the 70-year-old actor candidly revealed his desire to be younger to spend additional…
Millie Bobby Brown, renowned for her roles in Netflix hits like ‘Stranger Things’ and the ‘Enola Holmes’ franchise, jokingly acknowledges her indebtedness to the streaming giant. In a recent interview with Collider, the 20-year-old actress playfully remarked, “You know what, I think I’ll forever be in debt to Netflix because they’re my boss. So, I’m…
McDonald’s faced a widespread IT outage on Friday, disrupting operations and online orders across several countries, including the United States, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom. According to Brian Rice, McDonald’s global chief information officer, the system failure occurred around 1 a.m. ET but was swiftly identified and rectified. Rice clarified that the…
In a significant shift in consumer behaviour, Instagram and TikTok have emerged as the preferred platforms for local search among Gen Z, surpassing Google’s dominance in this demographic segment, according to a recent study by SOCi. While Google continues to maintain its stronghold in local search, particularly among older generations, SOCi’s findings underscore a growing…
Garnier, the renowned beauty brand, has launched its most extensive advertising initiative in over a decade, enlisting TikTok sensation Charli D’Amelio as the face of its latest campaign introducing a new line of hair filler products. The campaign, set to debut on March 15, marks Garnier’s collaboration with one of TikTok’s most-followed personalities and will…
Official figures released indicate that more than a fifth of adults in the UK are not actively seeking work, raising concerns over workforce shortages affecting the nation’s economy. According to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the UK’s economic inactivity rate stood at 21.8% between November and January, slightly higher than the previous…
The Business of Photography Network (BOPnetworks) has announced the eagerly anticipated Business of Photography Conference 2024, set to take place on March 20th, 2024, at The Muson Center, Onikan, Lagos, Nigeria. Organized by Insigna Media Production and spearheaded by Kola Oshalusi, its Founder and Creative Director, the event promises a dynamic exploration of the fusion…
Reality TV star Ariana Madix has made it clear that she’s not prepared to forgive her ex-partner, Tom Sandoval, following their split last year amid revelations of infidelity. In a recent episode of ‘Vanderpump Rules’, Ariana expressed her reluctance to extend any sympathy towards Sandoval, stating that she remains firm in her decision to keep…
Renowned actress Natalie Portman has voiced her apprehension regarding the physical safety of women in the workplace, highlighting ongoing challenges despite progress in raising awareness about workplace misconduct. Portman, who notably signed a letter to The New York Times alongside prominent figures like Reese Witherspoon and Eva Longoria, emphasized the need to address the issue…
During a candid discussion at the SXSW panel titled ‘Mindfulness Over Perfection: Getting Real On Mental Health’, actress Selena Gomez opened up about her past struggles with self-criticism and the journey towards self-compassion. Recalling her earlier years and the critical views she held of herself, Gomez admitted feeling “sick” when reflecting on her past mindset….
In a thrilling display of speed and precision, the @dutchdronegods recently embarked on an unprecedented challenge: capturing a full lap of Silverstone’s Grand Prix Circuit, tailing Max Verstappen’s new @redbullracing RB20 Formula 1 car. The feat, achieved with a world-first uninterrupted FPV one-shot, showcased the remarkable capabilities of a custom-built drone, meticulously piloted to keep…
In a bid to put Elon Musk’s bold claims to the test, the YouTube channel JerryRigEverything has subjected the Tesla Cybertruck to a barrage of firearm rounds, ranging from a 9mm Glock 19 to a formidable .50 calibre rifle. Zack Nelson, the host renowned for his rigorous smartphone durability tests, shifted his focus to the…
In a groundbreaking move, Xbox has joined forces with Boosteroid, a leading cloud gaming service, to extend the reach of Xbox PC games to a broader audience. Originally announced last year, this partnership has now culminated in the inclusion of a fresh lineup of PC titles on Boosteroid’s platform, including popular games such as “Deathloop,”…
Ubisoft, the renowned publisher behind iconic franchises like Assassin’s Creed, is rolling out a treasure trove of gaming delights for PlayStation enthusiasts, and the best part? No PlayStation Plus subscription is necessary. Gamers on both PS4 and PS5 can now dive headfirst into Ubisoft+ Classics, a standalone subscription service that grants unrestricted access to Ubisoft’s…
