Former Head of Yeezy-Adidas Innovation Lab Secures $6 Million in Funding to Launch Full-Service Sneaker Production Company
Omar Bailey, the former head of the Yeezy-Adidas Innovation Lab, is gearing up to launch BIPOC-led, L.A.-based footwear prototyping lab and venture studio FCTRY LAb with an initial $6 million
Twitter Debuts a Mid-Tier Data Access Plan, to Almost Immediate Backlash
Twitter introduced a new data access tier called "Pro" in an attempt to attract startups after facing backlash for implementing a paywall for developers and researchers. However, some critics argue
McDonald’s Unveils Eco-Friendly McFlurry Makeover Amid Ongoing Sustainability Efforts
McDonald’s is continuing its push towards sustainability with new changes to its iconic McFlurry dessert, set to take effect on September 10. The fast-food giant is replacing the plastic dome-shaped
Bill Gates Explains How AI Will Change Our Lives in 5 Years
Tech visionary Bill Gates shares his optimistic outlook on the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) in the coming five years, envisioning significant improvements that will benefit people globally. While
Stellantis Sues UAW Over Strike Threats, Alleging Contract Violation
Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, has filed a federal lawsuit against the United Auto Workers (UAW), accusing the union of breaching its contract by threatening a strike over delays
Mark Zuckerberg Has Thoughts on Apple’s New Mixed Reality Headset
Days after Apple unveiled its $3,499 mixed reality headset, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took a veiled swipe at the company's pricing and product vision. Speaking at an all-hands meeting with
People Can Fly Halts Development on Two Projects, Announces Layoffs
Game development studio People Can Fly has announced the suspension of two major titles - Project Gemini and Project Bifrost - and confirmed that staff reductions will follow as a
Australian Firm Sues Twitter For $665,000 For Not Paying Bills
An Australian project management firm has filed a lawsuit against Twitter in a US court seeking cumulative payments of about A$1 million ($665,000) over alleged non-payment of bills for work
United Airlines Flight Safely Lands in Oregon Despite Missing Fuselage Panel
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
Adobe Photoshop and Firefly AI Upgrades Bring New Features, Unintended Laughter
Adobe's ongoing efforts to enhance its image editing suite with AI-driven tools have taken a step forward with the introduction of new features and improved performance. However, while these upgrades
US Hacker Sentenced to Five Years Over Multi-Billion-Dollar Bitcoin Heist
A U.S. federal court has sentenced Ilya Lichtenstein to five years in prison for laundering cryptocurrency stolen during the 2016 hack of the Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange. The theft involved nearly
Apple Launches $599 MacBook Neo With iPhone Chip
Apple Inc. has introduced a new entry-level laptop, the MacBook Neo, priced from $599, marking its most direct move yet into the budget PC market. The 13-inch notebook is powered
MTN Nigeria Reverses 200% Data Tariff Hike, Calls It a Mistake
Telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria has rolled back its 200% tariff increase on the 15GB data plan, acknowledging that the hike was an error. The company announced the reversal in a
Real Madrid Unveils Exclusive Collaboration with Adidas: Zidane x Bellingham Travel Collection
Real Madrid has announced an exciting collaboration with their shirt sponsor, Adidas, unveiling a premium product line featuring club legend Zinedine Zidane and current sensation Jude Bellingham. The partnership has
Spotify Grows Subscriber Base Amid Ongoing Artist Royalty Disputes
Spotify recorded a strong end to 2025, adding millions of new paying customers despite continued criticism from some artists over royalty payments. In its latest financial report released Tuesday, the
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
Fintechs Lose Over ₦5 Billion in Ongoing Fraud Spree, Insider Jobs Surge
A recent report by Nairametrics has uncovered a staggering increase in fraudulent activities targeting financial technology institutions, with more than ₦5 billion reportedly stolen within an eight-month period. This surge
Harrods’ 2010 Acquisition by Qatar Raises Questions Over Missed Red Flags Amid Abuse Allegations
In 2010, Qatar's sovereign wealth fund, the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), purchased luxury department store Harrods for £1.5 billion. What was intended to be a jewel in the Gulf state's
Hyundai to Manufacture Electric Vehicles, Batteries in US; Plant Construction Begins in 2023
South Korean car manufacturer, Hyundai has revealed plans to build a $5.5 billion electric vehicle and battery plant in the southern US state of Georgia.This was disclosed by the Governor
Hyundai, LG to Spend $2 Billion More on Georgia Battery Plant
Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution have announced plans to increase their joint investment in a battery manufacturing plant located in Georgia by an additional $2 billion. This expansion
