The End of the Swipe: New York City Prepares to Say Goodbye to the MetroCard
For more than 30 years, the ritual has been the same. You step up to the turnstile, swipe your blue-and-yellow MetroCard, and hope you’ve nailed the perfect speed. Too fast,
Elon Musk’s Neuralink Seeks Second Participant for Brain Chip Trial
Elon Musk's Neuralink is inviting applications for a second human trial participant to test its brain chip, the billionaire announced on X Friday. This call comes five months after the
Netflix Offices in Paris and Amsterdam Raided Amid Tax Fraud Investigation
Authorities in France and the Netherlands have raided Netflix’s offices in Paris and Amsterdam as part of an ongoing investigation into suspected tax fraud. French judicial sources confirmed that the
Amazon Set to Start Making Prime Deliveries Using Drones Later in 2022
American e-commerce giant, Amazon has announced that before the end of 2022, it will commence making Prime Air deliveries through the deployment of drones.Amazon made the disclosure in a press
Australia Fines Twitter (X) Over Handling of Child Sex Abuse Content
Australia has imposed a hefty fine of $610,500 Australian dollars ($386,000) on Twitter, previously known as X, for its alleged shortcomings in disclosing its approach to addressing child sex abuse
Mercedes is Bringing ChatGPT into its Cars
Mercedes-Benz and Microsoft have reached an agreement to incorporate Microsoft's ChatGPT, a generative artificial intelligence software, into Mercedes-Benz cars in the United States. The addition of ChatGPT aims to enhance
Microsoft Offers Free Access to Advanced AI Model via Copilot
Microsoft is making high-end artificial intelligence more accessible by integrating OpenAI’s powerful o1 model into its Copilot assistant at no cost. This move provides Windows users with free access to
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Pledge $100 Million to Maui Recovery
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, and his fiancée Lauren Sánchez have announced a substantial contribution of $100 million to aid in the recovery efforts following the devastating wildfires that
Cisco Announces 7% Workforce Reduction Amid Strategic Shift
Cisco Systems revealed on Wednesday that it will lay off 7% of its global workforce as part of a strategic realignment towards high-growth sectors. The San Jose, California-based tech giant
Hackers Allegedly Steal N2.9bn From Flutterwave
Reports have it that ₦2,949,557,867 has been illegally transferred from the accounts of African fintech unicorn, Flutterwave. As reported on PUNCH, the tech giant’s counsel, Albert Onimole, reported the case
Apple Stock Jumps As iPhones, Emerging Markets Power Q2 Earnings Beat, Dividend Boost
Apple shares rose on Friday after the company reported higher-than-expected earnings for the second quarter, driven by impressive sales of iPhones in emerging markets. The tech giant reported iPhone sales
Apple Reverses Ban on Epic Games in EU Following Digital Competition Rules
Apple has reversed its decision to ban Epic Games, the creator of "Fortnite," from launching its own app store on iOS in Europe. This abrupt reversal comes just a day
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,"
Who is Prabhakar Raghavan and Why is He Accused of Killing Google Search?
Recent scrutiny has surfaced surrounding the alleged decline in Google Search quality, with fingers pointing toward Prabhakar Raghavan, Google's Senior Vice President overseeing Search, Assistant, Ads, and various other divisions.
OpenAI Launches AI-Powered Browser to Compete With Google Chrome
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has launched a new artificial intelligence-powered web browser called ChatGPT Atlas, in a bold move to challenge industry giants such as Google, which dominates the
US Woman Jailed for 8 Years Over Identity Theft Scheme Aiding North Korean Workers
A 50-year-old Arizona woman has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison for orchestrating an identity theft operation that enabled North Korean nationals to secure jobs with hundreds
Texas is Coming for Wall Street with a New BlackRock-Backed Stock Exchange
A new national stock exchange, based in Dallas and supported by financial giants like BlackRock and Citadel Securities, is gearing up to challenge the dominance of the New York Stock
Nike Air Max TL 2.5 Returns in Bold Red Design Ahead of Holiday Season
Nike is reviving one of its lesser-known early-2000s silhouettes with a striking new look, as the Air Max TL 2.5 gets a fresh “University Red/Black” colourway. The model, which re-emerged
OPay Supports Over 1,000 Osun Students Through Play4aChild Initiative
OPay has extended support to more than 1,000 students in Osun State through its Play4aChild Initiative, providing educational materials to learners across several schools as part of efforts to promote
Google Nears Historic Acquisition with $23 Billion Deal for Cybersecurity Firm Wiz
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is in advanced negotiations to acquire the fast-growing cybersecurity startup Wiz for approximately $23 billion, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to CNN.
