WhatsApp to Drop Support For iOS 10 and iOS 11 Devices, Here Are the iPhones Affected
WhatsApp is finally planning to drop support to a few more iOS devices soon, as the company will no longer work with iPhones running iOS 10 and iOS 11 starting
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
Microsoft to End Office Apps Support on Windows 10 After October 14
Microsoft has announced it will stop supporting Microsoft 365 apps, including Office apps, on Windows 10 devices after October 14, 2025. The move aligns with Windows 10’s scheduled end of
Instagram Launches ‘Blend’ Feature to Reinvent Social Reels Sharing
Instagram has introduced a new feature called Blend, aimed at reshaping how users engage with Reels by offering a shared, personalized content stream within direct messages or group chats. Rather
Apple and Goldman Sachs Fined $89 Million Over Apple Card Failures
Apple and Goldman Sachs have been ordered to pay a combined $89 million in penalties by the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) due to mishandling issues related to the
Australia Unveils Tougher Gambling Ad Rules After Years Of Pressure
The Australian Government has announced sweeping new restrictions on gambling advertising, responding to mounting public concern over the scale and visibility of betting promotions across the country. The reforms introduce
Rwanda Becomes Africa’s First AI Scaling Hub With $17.5 Million Boost From Gates Foundation
Rwanda is set to become Africa’s leading destination for artificial intelligence (AI) development following a $17.5 million (Rwf25 billion) investment from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to establish the
Massive Wall Street Layoffs Feared as Banking Profits Tank
There have been whispers of an impending freeze on hiring and even layoffs across financial firms as soaring interest rates and recession fears have tanked appetites for mergers, IPOs and
Riots in France Have Already Cost Businesses More Than $1 Billion
"Just weeks after hugely disruptive protests and strikes over pension reforms in France finally died down, businesses in the country are grappling with the fallout from a week of rioting,"
Tesla Commences Construction of Massive Battery Factory in Shanghai Amidst Rising Trade Tensions
Tesla has begun construction on a new battery manufacturing plant in Shanghai, signalling a significant expansion despite escalating trade tensions between the United States and China. The groundbreaking event on
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.
Frontier Airlines Proposes Merger to Rescue Bankrupt Spirit Airlines
Frontier Airlines has made a new bid to merge with Spirit Airlines, aiming to save the struggling low-cost carrier from bankruptcy - nearly two years after a previous deal between
Amazon Warns Employees Who Don’t Go to the Office Enough
Amazon, the global e-commerce giant, has issued cautionary emails to certain US-based office employees regarding their in-person attendance at work, indicating the company's commitment to enforcing its return-to-office policies. The
More States Want to Let Kids Work as Bartenders
Child labour protection laws are facing a rollback in several states across the United States, with more states now allowing teenagers to serve alcohol at bars and restaurants. According to
Nigeria Customs Service Surpasses N5 Trillion Revenue Target for 2024
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reached its 2024 revenue target of N5.07 trillion, marking a milestone in the agency's financial achievements. Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, announced the
United Airlines Sets Record with 175 Million Passengers in 2024
United Airlines has achieved a record-breaking milestone in 2024, transporting 175 million passengers globally across its routes. The airline revealed this accomplishment in a recent statement, marking it as the
OpenAI Secures $6.6 Billion in Funding Amid Questions on Profitability and Growth Projections
OpenAI, the company behind the popular AI tool ChatGPT, has raised a staggering $6.6 billion in a private funding round, giving it a valuation of $157 billion. The investment, one
Drake Sues UMG, Spotify Over Alleged Boosting of Kendrick Lamar’s Diss Track
Canadian rapper Drake has filed lawsuits against Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify, accusing them of manipulating streaming figures to artificially promote Kendrick Lamar’s diss track, Not Like Us. The
Sony Leak Reveals Robust Steam Sales for Former PlayStation Exclusives Ported to PC
In the aftermath of a ransomware attack on Insomniac Games, a Redditor has uncovered internal documents shedding light on the success of Sony's former PlayStation exclusives after they transitioned to
Chinese Tech Company Claims Success in Cracking Apple AirDrop Encryption to Identify Users
A Beijing-based tech company, Wangshendongjian Technology, has reportedly achieved a breakthrough in cracking the encryption surrounding Apple's AirDrop wireless file-sharing function, allowing for the identification of users, as stated by
