Call of Duty’s anti-cheat team has shared demonstrations of the cheater “mitigations” we learned about last year. Call of Duty’s Ricochet Anti-Cheat system doesn’t always ban suspected Warzone and Modern Warfare 2 cheaters on sight. Sometimes, it keeps them around, but makes their efforts to cheat futile by applying “mitigations.” For example, a mitigation called…
When Google announced the acquisition of Fitbit, it was hard to believe in a happy ending for the former wearable company. At the start, we were almost convinced of a bright future. After all, we saw new releases and deeper integration between Fitbit and Google services. However, time passed, and things changed. It’s not a…
The arrival of the iPhone 15 this fall will mean a chance to get familiar with Apple’s latest handset. But it’s also a time to bid farewell to some current models, which will likely drop out of Apple’s iPhone lineup to make way for the new models. The iPhone 15 release date is still months…
Adidas, the iconic sportswear brand, has just opened its flagship store in the bustling city of Lagos in Victoria Island and this has left quite a mark on fashion and sports enthusiasts alike.This new store is not just a place to shop for trendy and high-performance sportswear, but a hub for the community to connect…
Simba Planet, the leading chain of bicycle stores in Nigeria, is excited to announce the launch of Nike shoes in their stores. This latest addition to Simba Planet’s product range is in line with the company’s mission to provide top-quality, high-performance products to the Nigerian fitness community. For 35 years, Simba has been a trusted…
Liverpool crushed Leeds 6-1 as Cody Gakpo’s controversial opener provided the spark for the Reds’ first win in five Premier League games on Monday. Jurgen Klopp’s side took the lead at Elland Road when Gakpo’s goal was allowed to stand despite the ball striking Trent Alexander-Arnold’s arm in the build-up. It was reported the VAR…
Todd Boehly took matters into his own hands by giving Chelsea a team talk with the aim of sparking the slumping Blues, according to Matt Law of The Telegraph. As reported on The Score, the Chelsea co-owner is said to have delivered a pep talk after Chelsea’s 2-1 defeat at home to Brighton & Hove…
Simon Cowell was “so close” to spending his life in a wheelchair after his electric bike accident. As reported on Celebretainment, the 63-year-old music mogul overhauled his health after being involved in a horror accident three years ago but said it has given him a “completely different outlook on life”. He told The Sun newspaper:…
Apple’s iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro designs have already leaked in detail, but now we know the company has made a stunning late design decision to save part of a radical upgrade it had initially scrapped. Reliable leaker Unknownz21 has revealed that while Apple was forced to scrap the solid-state haptic volume buttons planned…
While authorities and medical staff try to get to the bottom of what happened to Jamie Foxx, the Hollywood star is still improving after this emergency. Rumors of a stroke are becoming more and more prominent online, especially because nobody has come out and debunked them. All they say that that Jamie is communicating with…
Jake Paul may have thought his controversial boxing career was over when he was soundly beaten by Tommy Fury, however the Problem Child’s roadshow rolls on with the American announcing plans to fight Fury once more. As reported on Marca, these rematch plans have come as a major surprise given the fact Paul has already…
Dove Cameron may not have landed the role of Glinda in the upcoming Wicked film, but she’s still “really, really excited to see it.” The multi-hyphenate, 27, revealed to The Wrap during a Schmigadoon! Season 2 event in North Hollywood that she indeed “went out” for the role in Jon M. Chu’s two films during…
A partnership between MTN and Apple Music has been confirmed in a bid to allow its Nigerian users access to its services amidst card payment challenges. Telecommunication giant MTN has partnered with one of the biggest digital streaming platforms in the world, Apple Music to allow users in Nigeria access its services without having to…
Music legend Alicia Keys has responded to questions on the possibility of her collaborating with Wizkid. Grammy award-winning legend Alicia Keys has reacted to questions from fans on if the singer would possibly collaborate with Afrobeats superstar Wizkid. Alicia Keys revealed that a collaboration with Wiz is something that would definitely happen. The fan had…
For Nicolas Cage, at least, vampire movies and eating bugs go together like KFC and champagne. The former big screen superhero and noted Star Trek fan plays Count Dracula himself in the new horror comedy Renfield, co-starring Nicholas Hoult as the famous vampire’s long-suffering servant, R.M. Renfield, who chomps on insects when in need of…
Amazon (AMZN) has built its e-commerce empire by making shopping affordable and foolproof. You didn’t like the pan you bought on Amazon? No worries, you had free returns. However, the days of across-the-board free returns are over: Amazon is instituting a $1 fee on some returns, marking a notable shift from the company’s early days…
Nigerian singer-songwriter UAX has released his brand new single “Evergreen.” “Evergreen” is the filmmaker turned singer’s first single of the year and his second release since the turn of 2022. “Evergreen” was produced by Chillz. Stream here. Watch the visualizer below:
Arsenal blew a two-goal lead for the second game in a row as Bukayo Saka’s penalty miss proved crucial in the Premier League leaders’ damaging 2-2 draw against West Ham on Sunday. Mikel Arteta’s side struck twice in the first 10 minutes at the London Stadium thanks to goals from Gabriel Jesus and Martin Odegaard….
Who would have expected that Marvel Studios’ Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, one of the least popular movies of 2022, would emerge as the highest-earning MCU film to date? The Benedict Cumberbatch-led movie bested Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Thor: Love and Thunder in terms of profit. As per The Direct, for the…
Japanese officials have approved controversial plans to build the country’s first gambling resort.The complex will open in the western city of Osaka in 2029. Casinos have long been illegal in Japan. But a law was passed in 2018 providing exceptions to games, such as poker or baccarat, to create jobs and boost tourism. Public opinion…
Ghana is the first country to approve a new malaria vaccine that has been described as a “world-changer” by the scientists who developed it. The vaccine – called R21 – appears to be hugely effective, in stark contrast to previous ventures in the same field. Ghana’s drug regulators have assessed the final trial data on…
Some South Korean youth are so cut off from the world, the government is offering to pay them to “re-enter society.” As reported on CNN, the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family announced this week that it will provide up to 650,000 Korean won (about $500) per month to isolated social recluses, in a bid…
Nike looks set to re-release the Air Jordan 1 “Lost & Found.” The company had earlier used its SNKRS app to poll users on their reaction to a potential restock of the hugely popular distressed-looking sneaker that mimics the classic 1980’s Jordan 1 model worn by Michael Jordan. Sources told Complex that a “Lost &…
It feels as if every day brings new price changes from Tesla TSLA –0.65% . Investors are getting used to them. The bigger deal now is the electric-vehicle company’s first-quarter gross profit margins are due to be reported in just a few days. Reuters reported that Tesla cut prices for its electric vehicles in Europe…
As Amapiano keeps growing in fame, more artists are taking the sound to the global stage and Uncle Waffles is one of the acts leading the charge. Her hit single ‘Tanzania’ enjoyed international success and she aiming to consolidate this with the release of a new EP. Speaking with host Dada Boy Ehiz, Waffles stated…
Fast-rising Nigerian Hip Hop sensation OdumoduBlvck has been announced as the featured artist for Apple Music’s Rap Life Africa for April 2023. OdumoduBlvck is currently on the rise as his brand of music is bringing much-needed complexity and excitement to Nigeria’s rap scene. His latest single ‘Declan Rice’ reached the top of Apple Music Nigeria…
The Dallas Mavericks were fined $750,000 for conduct detrimental to the NBA, including violating the league’s player resting policy and demonstrating a “desire to lose” their contest on April 7 against the Chicago Bulls, the league has announced. As reported on The Score, Dallas sat most of its starters and pulled star Luka Doncic after…
Omawumi and Yemi Alade are two of the biggest female artists in the industry whose music has captivated listeners and taken them to the summit of the industry. The two songstresses have now combined for a new captivating song. The collaboration came about through a shared love for African music and a desire to create…
Erling Haaland equalled the Premier League record of 32 goals in a 38-game season as Manchester City outclassed Leicester 3-1 to close within three points of Arsenal at the top of the table on Saturday. As reported on The Score, the damage was all done in the first 25 minutes as Haaland struck twice after…
Barry Allen uses his super speed to change the past, but his attempt to save his family creates a world without super heroes, forcing him to race for his life in order to save the future. Watch the trailer below:
In Marvel Studios “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” our beloved band of misfits are looking a bit different these days. Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own. A mission that, if not completed successfully, could…
Lagos politics is said to have the fixtures of corruption that define the Nigerian political landscape and is also brazenly flavoured with thuggery. In the past, one could readily dismiss this description as an untrue or unfounded rumour, but today, especially since the 2019 election cycle, this narrative holds water. And Nollywood played a key…
Analysts believe that the recent ban and Google restrictions on loan apps’ ability to access customers’ data will have a significant impact on digital lending platforms that rely on accessing customers’ contacts and photos to determine creditworthiness and recover loans. As reported on Independent, the affected platforms will now have to explore alternative ways of…
Amazon wants investors to know it won’t be left behind in the latest Big Tech arms race over artificial intelligence. In a letter to shareholders Thursday, Amazon (AMZN) CEO Andy Jassy said the company is “investing heavily” in large language models (LLMs) and generative AI, the same technology that underpins ChatGPT and other similar AI…
The Canadian superstar revealed how the Diamond certification smash tune came to life.Canadian heavyweight rapper, singer, songwriter, and performer, Aubrey Drake Graham, popularly known as Drake, has opened up on how his collaboration with Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Wizkid, came to existence. The OVO frontline act and owner featured Wizkid and British songstress Kyla Reid on…
Singer Davido has revealed the Nigerian artist he currently feels so proud of at the moment in an exclusive interview session. Wave of the moment Davido in an exclusive interview with popular radio station Kiss FM in the United Kingdom has revealed the Nigerian artist he is so proud of at the moment. The multiple…
American singer Ariana Grande has called out the pattern of fans remarking on her and other people’s bodies after recent scrutiny of her appearance on social media. She made her displeasure known about the pattern in In a recent TikTok video. According to her, she has a body that has been paid so much attention,…
Police have arrested a self-described tech entrepreneur over the fatal stabbing in San Francisco of Cash App founder Bob Lee. As reported on BBC, the suspect is 38-year-old Nima Momeni from Emeryville, California. Mr Lee and Mr Momeni knew each other, police said. According to a LinkedIn profile for Momeni, he is a technology consultant…
Jared “Drake” Bell, an actor best known as a star of the Nickelodeon television show “Drake & Josh,” was found safe Thursday, hours after authorities in Florida said he was “missing and endangered.” Bell was in touch with police officers and wasn’t in danger, Daytona Beach Police Department spokesman Carrie McCallister said in an email,…
Olalekan Jacob Ponle, known as Woodberry, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud. He also agreed to forfeit $8 million in proceeds of wire fraud as well as luxury cars and watches to the foreign government. Woodberry, a known associate of the now-imprisoned internet fraudster, Ramon Abbas, better known as Hushpuppi, recently in a plea declaration…
Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi’s ex-wife Hiba Abouk failed to acquire half of his fortune as Hakimi reportedly has nothing in his name, Spanish daily Marca reported on Thursday. According to the report, Abouk asked for half of Hakimi’s assets and fortune when filing for divorce, however, she was informed that Hakimi has nothing in his…
A former J-pop star trainee came forward with allegations Wednesday that he and multiple other young men were sexually abused by the late Johnny Kitagawa, once a powerful figure in Japan’s entertainment industry. As reported on CNN, Japanese-Brazilian singer-songwriter Kauan Okamoto alleged during a press conference that over the course of four years, beginning in…
Oscar-winning US actor Jamie Foxx has been hospitalised with an unspecified medical complication but is in recovery, his family says. Foxx, 55, is under observation at a medical facility in the state of Georgia, where he is filming a Netflix movie, according to CNN. “We wanted to share that, my father, Jamie Foxx, experienced a…
Tiwa Savage has shared the official video for her hit single “Stamina” featuring Ayra Starr and Young Jonn. Produced by the multitalented Magicsticks, “Stamina” was released in March. The colourful video was shot by veteran filmmaker Clarence Peters. Watch:
Elite Nigerian rapper Ogunmefun Olanrewaju, popularly known as Vector, has expressed his displeasure at some activities in the buzzing Nigerian Movie ‘Gangs of Lagos’. The Lafiaji-born rapper expressed his displeasure at the way their culture was ‘misrepresented’ in the movie. The Jade Osiberu film which was released on Prime Video on April 7, 2023, with…
Four best friends take their book club to Italy for the fun girls trip they never had. When things go off the rails and secrets are revealed, their relaxing vacation turns into a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country adventure. Starring Candice Bergen, Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda and Mary Steenburgen, the movie is scheduled for a May 14 2023…
Walmart plans to close half its stores in Chicago, a reversal of the retail giant’s high-profile commitment in 2020 to expand in the city as part of its corporate racial justice initiative in the wake of George Floyd’s murder by police. Walmart announced that next week it will close four poor-performing stores out of the…
Music mogul Don Jazzy has reacted to how Davido handled the promotions for his fourth studio album, ‘Timeless.’ CEO of Mavin Records, Don Jazzy, has reacted to how the multiple award-winning singer and performer, Davido has promoted his fourth studio album, ‘Timeless’ since its release on the 31st of March 2023. The music giant took…
The FBI is warning consumers against using public phone charging stations in order to avoid exposing their devices to malicious software. As reported on CNN, public USB stations like the kind found at malls and airports are being used by bad actors to spread malware and monitoring software, according to a tweet last week from…
A deadly female assassin comes out of hiding to protect the daughter that she gave up years before, while on the run from dangerous men. Starring Jennifer Lopez, Joseph Fiennes and Lucy Paez, the movie will be released on May 12, 2023. Watch the trailer below:
