Australia Adds YouTube to Teen Social Media Ban Set for December
Australia has confirmed that YouTube will be included in its upcoming social media ban for children under 16, reversing an earlier plan to exempt the platform. The ban, which will
US Regulators Investigate Tesla After Reports of Children Trapped in Model Y Vehicles
U.S. safety regulators have launched an investigation into Tesla’s 2021 Model Y after receiving reports that malfunctioning electric door handles left children trapped inside the vehicles. The National Highway Traffic
Heineken Elevates Port Harcourt’s Bole Festival 2024 with Unforgettable Experiences
Heineken, the globally recognized beer brand, made a significant impact at the 2024 Bole Festival, a vibrant annual celebration of food, culture, and community in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Hosted at
White House, Intel Strike Landmark Deal Giving US Government 10% Stake
The White House on Friday announced a landmark agreement under which the federal government will take a 10% ownership stake in US semiconductor giant Intel, in a move officials say
Jordan Brand Unveils Exquisite Diamond-Studded Air Jordan 4 “First Class” Exclusively for WNBA Athletes
As 2023 officially comes to a close, Jordan Brand has revealed a spectacular project to celebrate its connection with the WNBA. The latest creation, the Air Jordan 4 "First Class,"
OpenAI Fires CEO Sam Altman Amidst Integrity Concerns
OpenAI, the groundbreaking company responsible for the viral chatbot ChatGPT, shocked the AI industry by firing its CEO and founder, Sam Altman, on Friday. The decision, fueled by an internal
Google Temporarily Halts AI Tool’s Image Generation of People After Racial Bias Backlash
Google has decided to temporarily suspend its artificial intelligence tool Gemini's ability to generate images of people following widespread criticism on social media for producing historically inaccurate images, predominantly depicting
Tems, Oshoala, Ayra Starr on Forbes 30 Under 30 List
Seven Nigerians have been named among Forbes’s 30 Under 30 newest self-made young African innovators. Forbes is an American business magazine owned by Integrated Whale Media Investments and the Forbes
‘A Sour Taste’: Jellycat’s Sudden Supplier Cuts Leave Independent Shop Owners Reeling
For two decades, Jellycat plush toys were a comforting constant at Rumours, a gift shop nestled in the heart of Whitby. At times, the whimsical soft toys filled nearly a
Samsung Flags Massive Drop in Quarterly Profit as Chip Glut Drags on
Samsung Electronics reported a predicted 96% drop in second-quarter operating profit, estimating it to be 600 billion won ($459 million), largely in line with forecasts and the company's lowest profit
Tommy Hilfiger’s President Quits After 24 Years
Tommy Hilfiger's President and Chief Brand Officer, Avery Baker, has announced her departure after 24 years with the luxury fashion brand. The company has not yet revealed who will succeed
Italy Wants to Build the World’s Longest Suspension Bridge But…
The idea of a bridge connecting mainland Italy to Sicily across the Straits of Messina goes back to Roman times. But despite various proposals, including one for a tunnel, the
Jack Dorsey Says Twitter ‘Went South’ After Company’s Sale to Elon Musk
Jack Dorsey has openly criticised the leadership of Twitter’s current chief Elon Musk in a new unfiltered response. Commenting on Friday under a discussion on his new social media platform
Spotify Takes Action: Reduces Royalties for Rain Sounds, White Noise and Other Non-Music Tracks
In a bid to address revenue manipulation concerns and ensure fair compensation within its streaming platform, Spotify has announced significant changes to its royalty system, particularly impacting non-music tracks such
Elon Musk’s DOGE is Coming for the Penny
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has set its sights on the U.S. penny, citing the high costs associated with producing the one-cent coin. In a post on X,
Tesla Sales Plunge Far More Than Expected
Tesla, the pioneering electric car company led by CEO Elon Musk, faced a significant decline in sales, marking its first annual drop since the onset of the pandemic, as competition
Shein to Open First Permanent Stores in France
Fast-fashion giant Shein has announced plans to open its first permanent physical outlets, selecting France as the launchpad for the move. The retailer, best known for its low-cost, trend-driven clothing,
Rolling Stone Owner Sues Google Over AI Summaries, Citing Decline in Web Traffic
Penske Media, the parent company of Rolling Stone, Billboard, and Variety, has filed a landmark lawsuit against Google, accusing the tech giant of using its journalism without permission through AI-generated
NNPC Withholds N13.7 Trillion in Revenue from Federation Account
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has failed to remit N13.763 trillion in revenue to the Federation Account, according to a document from the Federal Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC)
Google Wins Legal Battle Over $1.7 Billion EU Antitrust Fine
Google secured a major legal victory on Wednesday by overturning a €1.49 billion ($1.66 billion) fine imposed by the European Union for antitrust violations, while chipmaker Qualcomm faced a less
