Disney+ Faces Surge in Cancellations Following Jimmy Kimmel Suspension
Disney+ and Hulu experienced a sharp rise in subscription cancellations in September, following the temporary suspension of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, new data shows. According to analytics firm Antenna, Disney+'s
Watch the Apple iPhone 15 Announcement Live Here
Tech enthusiasts and mobile phone aficionados around the world have been eagerly anticipating today's momentous event—the official announcement of the Apple iPhone 15 series. The grand unveiling of the iPhone
Trump’s Sweet Bet: How Coca-Cola’s Sugar Shift is Stirring Up the Beverage and Farming World
When Coca-Cola revealed plans to roll out a cane sugar version of its classic cola in the US this autumn, Jordan Hayes didn’t expect to find himself aligned with Donald
Jumia Partners with MoEngage to Revolutionize Customer Engagement Across Africa
Leading pan-African e-commerce platform Jumia has joined forces with customer engagement platform MoEngage to redefine personalized experiences for its customers. The strategic partnership aims to enhance how Jumia connects with
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan’s Tuition-Free School to Close, Leaving Families in Limbo
When Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan launched the Primary School in 2016, the vision was bold: a tuition-free educational model in the Bay Area that would integrate healthcare and learning
Apple Unveils Debut Sports App Offering Real-Time Scores and Stats
Apple has stepped onto the sports scene with the launch of its inaugural app, Apple Sports, designed for iPhone users seeking real-time scores, vital statistics, and live betting odds. Debuting
South Korean Crypto Exchange Mistakenly Distributes Over $40bn in Bitcoin
A major South Korean cryptocurrency exchange has admitted to accidentally transferring more than $40bn worth of bitcoin to customers after a technical error turned a routine reward into a massive
Taiwan Blocks Chinese App RedNote for One Year Amid Rising Fraud Cases
Taiwan has announced a one-year ban on access to RedNote - also known as Xiaohongshu - following a surge in online shopping scams linked to the Chinese social media platform.
Apple and Google are Working Together to Limit AirTag Stalking
Apple and Google have announced that they are collaborating on an industry specification aimed at combating safety risks associated with Bluetooth-enabled tracking devices like AirTags. The proposed standard requires the
Tech Lay-Offs: Dell to Cut Workforce
Dell is to lay off about 6,650 workers because of the decline in demand for personal computers. As reported on BBC, the job cuts are expected to affect about 5%
Tesla Considers Door Handle Redesign After Reports of Passengers Trapped in Burning Cars
Tesla is exploring a redesign of its car door mechanisms following multiple incidents where passengers were reportedly trapped inside vehicles during emergencies, including fires, due to rescuers being unable to
Amazon Calls Staff Back to Office Three Days a Week
Amazon will require all office staff to work in-person at least three days a week, ending a policy that left remote work decisions up to team directors. As reported on
US Judge Rules in Favour of AI Firm in Copyright Dispute Over Book Training Data
A U.S. federal judge has ruled that artificial intelligence company Anthropic did not violate copyright law by using published books to train its AI models, marking a significant development in
A Gold Bar is now Worth $1 Million
For the first time in history, the value of a standard gold bar has reached $1 million, driven by a surge in the price of the precious metal. On Friday,
Chinese Police Detain Evergrande Wealth Staff Amid Financial Troubles
Chinese authorities have detained several staff members of Evergrande's wealth management unit following the company's failure to repay investors. This marks the first criminal investigation against the embattled property developer
Canada Struck by Massive Mobile and Internet Outage
These are not the best of times in Canada as the country's largest mobile and internet provider has suffered a major outage, with bank ATMs and emergency service hotlines affected.
Amazon Slashes Hundreds of Jobs in Cloud Computing Unit
Amazon, the technology behemoth, has announced significant job cuts affecting hundreds of employees in its cloud computing division, Amazon Web Services (AWS). Despite AWS's substantial growth, accounting for 14% of
Pizza Hut To Close Half of Its UK Restaurants as Diners Lose Taste for the Brand
Pizza Hut, once a family favourite for its all-you-can-eat buffet, salad bar, and self-serve ice cream, is closing nearly half of its UK restaurants as customer interest wanes. The move
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is set to make $1 billion a year for doing nothing
Renowned tech figure and the sixth richest person globally, Steve Ballmer, is poised to receive a substantial $1 billion in passive income from Microsoft in 2024. This windfall follows Microsoft's
Elon Musk Introduces SpaceX’s Starlink Internet Service in Indonesia
Elon Musk, alongside Indonesian Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin, has officially launched SpaceX’s satellite internet service, Starlink, in Indonesia. The initiative aims to enhance internet access in the nation’s remote
