Diamond Prices are Down as People Spend More on Travel and Food
In 2023, rough diamond prices have experienced a notable dip, marking their lowest point in a year. This decline is attributed to shifting consumer trends in the post-pandemic era, with
Nintendo Switch Becomes Company’s Best-Selling Console Ever
Nintendo has confirmed that the Switch has become the most successful console in the company’s history, surpassing 155 million units sold worldwide since its launch in 2017. The milestone means
Pizza Hut to Shut 68 UK Restaurants, Over 1,200 Jobs Lost as Operator Collapses
Pizza Hut is set to close 68 restaurants and 11 delivery sites across the UK, resulting in the loss of 1,210 jobs, after the company managing its UK operations fell
Interest in Electric Cars Slumps by Two Thirds as High Prices Wipe Out Savings
Interest in electric cars has slumped as electricity prices and falling petrol costs have erased the benefits of owning a plug-in. Searches for battery-powered vehicles have dropped by two thirds
Amazon, Hilton and Pepsi to Hire Thousands of Refugees in Europe
Amazon, Hilton Hotels, Adecco, and Microsoft are among the companies pledging to hire or provide career support to 5,000 Ukrainian and other refugees in Europe, in an effort to assist
Instagram Begins Shutting Down Australian Teen Accounts Ahead of Nationwide Under-16 Social Media Ban
Instagram, Facebook and Threads have begun alerting young Australian users that their accounts will soon be deactivated, as the country prepares to enforce a sweeping ban on social media use
Nike Unveils Official Images of Jordan Poole’s “Milk and Cookies” GT Cut 3 PE
Nike has officially released images of Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole’s Nike Zoom GT Cut 3 “Milk and Cookies” Player Edition (PE), giving fans a first full look at the
Diageo Ends its 15-Year Partnership With Diddy Following Lawsuit
Diageo, the spirits maker, has terminated its 15-year partnership with Sean "Diddy" Combs, following a recent racial discrimination lawsuit and allegations of neglect and underpromotion of his DeLeón tequila, which
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 Officially Transitions to For-Profit Status, Microsoft Secures 27% Stake
OpenAI has officially completed its transition from a non-profit research organisation to a for-profit entity - a move that positions the company to attract billions in new investments and possibly
Netflix Password Crackdown Boosts New Subscribers to Highest Level Since Covid Began
Netflix's crackdown on password sharing in the United States is yielding positive results, as early data suggests a significant increase in new subscriber sign-ups compared to the early days of
YouTube Intensifies Crackdown on Ad Blockers, Frustrating Users
YouTube has once again escalated its efforts to curb the use of ad blockers, leaving many users frustrated as the platform enforces stricter measures against ad-free viewing. According to a
PlayStation 5 Surpasses 50 Million Units Sold, Outselling Xbox Series by 3-to-1
Sony's PlayStation 5 has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing the 50 million units sold mark since its launch in November 2020. The latest sales figures position the PS5 among the
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Critiques Apple’s New Headset
In a bold move, Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg has publicly criticized rival company Apple's latest headset, the Vision Pro, asserting that Meta's own offering, the Quest 3, is superior in
WhatsApp to Introduce Multiple Account Support for iOS Users
WhatsApp is set to roll out a feature allowing iOS users to manage multiple accounts on a single device. According to a report from WABetaInfo, the feature is currently in
UK Government To Consult On Possible Social Media Ban For Under-16s
The UK government has announced plans to consult on whether social media access should be restricted for children under the age of 16. The move follows growing concern from parents,
Boeing Appoints New CEO Amidst Rising Losses and Operational Challenges
Boeing has appointed Robert "Kelly" Ortberg as its new CEO, effective August 8, following a reported core operating loss of $1.4 billion in the second quarter. This loss, more than
Trump Says Banning TikTok Won’t Make Americans Safer from China. He May Have a Point
In a surprising shift, former President Donald Trump has downplayed the national security concerns surrounding TikTok, a stance that contradicts his earlier efforts to ban the app over fears of
Saudi Arabia Unveils Bold Plan to Become Global AI Powerhouse
Saudi Arabia is making an aggressive push to establish itself as one of the world’s leading players in artificial intelligence, channeling its vast oil wealth into the fast-growing tech sector
Texas Law Restricting Chinese Property Ownership Sparks Fierce Debate
A new Texas law set to take effect on 1 September 2025 is igniting a heated debate over whether the state is protecting national security or fuelling discrimination against Asian
