WhatsApp Introduces Instant Video Messages with End-to-End Encryption
This week, WhatsApp, the messaging app owned by Meta, made a significant announcement, revealing a new feature that allows users to record and send video clips directly within the app.
OpenAI Introduces GPT-4o: A Game-Changer in AI Conversation Models
OpenAI made waves on Monday with the unveiling of its latest artificial intelligence marvel, the GPT-4o model. Building upon the success of its predecessor, GPT-4, which debuted just over a
CBN Approves Financial Support for Unity and Providus Banks Merger
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted financial support to facilitate the proposed merger between Unity Bank Plc and Providus Bank Limited. This crucial endorsement aims to enhance the
Meta’s Profit Surge Fuels Zuckerberg’s Costly AI Push
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, reported a sharp rise in profits as it ramps up spending on artificial intelligence projects. The company said revenue for
Merck Cancels £1bn UK Expansion Amid Claims of Poor Government Support
The UK pharmaceutical sector has suffered a major setback after U.S. drugmaker Merck & Co., known as MSD in Europe, announced it is abandoning plans for a £1 billion expansion
Best-Performing Tech Stocks in April 2023
Technology stocks are perennially one of the hottest areas of the stock market. Investors closely follow this sector because of its track record of scorching returns and the potential for
Accenture Slashes 19,000 Jobs Worldwide
Accenture plans to slash 19,000 jobs worldwide as it attempts to cut costs amid a gloomy economic picture. The Irish-American professional services company said in a Thursday filing that it
Sony Plans Theatrical Re-release of Spider-Man Movies to Celebrate Columbia Pictures’ 100th Anniversary
As part of its commemoration of Columbia Pictures' 100th anniversary, Sony has announced the theatrical re-release of several iconic Spider-Man films, treating fans to a nostalgic journey through the web-slinger's
Twitter-Musk Takeover Dispute Heading For October Trial
A judge in the United State has ordered that the lawsuit between social media giant, Twitter and American billionaire and businessman Elon Musk go to trial in October 2022. This
Inside America’s $7 Million Poker Scam: How X-Ray Tables, Contact Lenses, and NBA Stars Fueled a High-Stakes Mafia Scheme
It sounded like a scene straight out of Ocean’s Eleven: high rollers seated around velvet tables in luxury suites, chips stacked high, cards fanned between manicured fingers - and absolutely
Coke’s New Bottle Cap Doesn’t Come Off
Coke knows that its soda caps often end up as litter. So it's trying to solve the problem by tethering them to the bottle, at least in the United Kingdom.Earlier
Glazer Family Say They are Open to Selling Manchester United
The Glazer family are open to selling Manchester United. The American owners are willing to listen to offers for the club they bought in a controversial leveraged buyout 17 years
Why Apple May be Working on a ‘Hey Siri’ Change
Apple reportedly wants to put an end to "Hey." The company is said to be training its voice assistant Siri to pick up on commands without needing the first half
Are Flip Phones Making a Comeback? Old Technology Piques the Interest of Gen Z
What goes around, comes around. Popularized in the late '90s and early '00s, clamshell "flip phones" were trendy for their compact design – a fraction of the size of chunky
Mercedes Unveils New Electric Concept Cars With Better Range Than any Tesla Model
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a set of "close-to-production" concept vehicles designed to challenge Tesla's electric car dominance by offering an impressive range of over 466 miles on a single charge. This
Google Fined Nearly €3 Billion by EU Over Online Advertising Practices
Google has been hit with a €2.95 billion (£2.5 billion) fine by the European Union after regulators ruled that the tech giant abused its dominant position in the online advertising
Elon Musk Reactivates Kanye West’s Twitter Account Following X Rebrand
Kanye West's Twitter account, now known as Ye, has been reinstated on the social media platform, X (formerly known as Twitter). However, the musician will not be able to monetize
Even Zoom is Making its Staff Return to the Office
Zoom, the trailblazing force behind the remote work revolution throughout the pandemic, has taken a surprising turn by urging its employees to return to the physical office environment. In a
Twitch Added to Australia’s Nationwide Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Australia has expanded its upcoming under-16 social media ban to include Twitch, the Amazon-owned livestreaming platform widely used by gamers. The restriction, which takes effect on 10 December, requires platforms
GTA 5 Set to Exit Xbox Game Pass Again in Ongoing Subscription Shuffle
Grand Theft Auto V is once again on its way out of Xbox Game Pass, continuing a stop-start pattern that has left many players frustrated. The blockbuster title will leave
