Transactions Above N500,000 Can Lead to Trouble – Police Warn POS Operators
The Delta State Police Command has issued a strict warning to Point of Sale (POS) operators, cautioning them against processing transactions exceeding N500,000, due to the risk of being linked
From 9mm to .50 Cal: Discovering if the Tesla Cybertruck Really is Bulletproof
In a bid to put Elon Musk's bold claims to the test, the YouTube channel JerryRigEverything has subjected the Tesla Cybertruck to a barrage of firearm rounds, ranging from a
US Inflation Hit 8.3%, But Slowed From Last Month’s High
The US consumer price index (CPI), a broad-based measure of prices for goods and services, was released on Wednesday, showing that prices rose 8.3% in April.Officials hope soaring inflation might
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,
Google Play Blocks 2.36 Million Malicious Apps in 2024 Amid Rising Cybersecurity Threats
In a continuous effort to protect Android users from security threats, Google has announced that it successfully blocked 2.36 million apps from the Play Store for violating its policies in
MrBeast Says His Mom Controls His Company’s Bank Account
Jimmy Donaldson, widely known as "MrBeast" in the digital realm, whose YouTube empire rakes in hundreds of millions of dollars annually, has disclosed an unexpected detail about his financial operations:
Microsoft Begins Rollout of Controversial AI Screenshot Feature ‘Recall’
Microsoft has commenced the preview rollout of its AI-powered screen-tracking tool, Recall, which captures snapshots of users’ screens at intervals, prompting renewed concerns over digital privacy. Available to select users
McDonald’s Fined For Child Exploitation Scandal in Kentucky, Indiana, Maryland and Ohio
The Department of Labor was not afraid to enforce the law by fining three franchises of the famous McDonald's fast food chain $212,544 due to various irregularities regarding child labor,
Elon Musk Introduces ‘Grok,’ an AI Chatbot with Sarcasm and Rebellion”
Elon Musk, the owner of X (formerly Twitter), unveiled the arrival of "Grok," an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot with a penchant for sarcasm, akin to Musk's own sense of humor. Musk
OpenAI is Taking on Google with a New Artificial Intelligence Search Engine
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – OpenAI has announced its most direct competition yet with Big Tech giants: a new search engine leveraging advanced artificial intelligence. Dubbed SearchGPT, this innovative tool aims
FCCPC Indicts Coca-Cola Nigeria and NBC for Misleading Consumers, Unveils Report on Anti-Competitive Practices
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has released a detailed report indicting Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited and Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Limited for misleading branding and anti-competitive practices. The
Apple Issues Apology Over Controversial iPad Pro Ad Celebrating Creativity Amid Backlash
Apple has issued an apology, acknowledging that it "missed the mark" with its recent iPad Pro advertisement, following widespread criticism from internet users. The ad, shared on social media by
Macy’s Delays Earnings Report After Employee Hides $154 Million in Expenses
Macy’s has delayed the release of its quarterly earnings report after uncovering accounting irregularities tied to a single employee who allegedly concealed up to $154 million in expenses over nearly
Starbucks Revamps Barista Dress Code in Bid to Reinforce Brand Identity
Starbucks is updating its barista dress code across North America, introducing a stricter uniform policy aimed at reinforcing its brand image and enhancing the in-store customer experience. Beginning May 12,
China Grapples with Looming Pension Crisis Amid Rapid Aging Population
As China faces the impending reality of a rapidly ageing population, concerns about the sustainability of its pension system are mounting, raising questions about the country's ability to support its
Netflix is Axing its Cheapest, Ad-Free Plan in the US
Netflix has announced that it will begin phasing out its Basic plan, the cheapest ad-free subscription option, in the United States. Priced at $11.99 per month, the Basic plan will
US Authorities Probe Ford’s BlueCruise Technology After Fatal Crashes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated an investigation into Ford's BlueCruise driver assistance system following two tragic collisions resulting in fatalities. The NHTSA disclosed that in both
TikTok Resumes U.S. Service Following Trump’s Intervention
TikTok has restored access to its platform for 170 million U.S. users after President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to issue an executive order granting the app a temporary reprieve. The
NBC to Feature AI-Powered Al Michaels for Olympic Recaps
NBC will bring a unique twist to its Summer Olympics coverage by utilizing an artificial intelligence version of renowned sportscaster Al Michaels' voice for daily recaps. On Wednesday, NBC announced
Meta Stock Surges 14% After Announcing First-Ever Dividend and Strong Quarterly Earnings
Tech giant Meta experienced a substantial stock surge of over 14% in after-hours trading on Thursday following its robust quarterly earnings report, surpassing Wall Street expectations and marking a remarkable
