Apple Partners with Alibaba to Bring AI to China
Apple has officially chosen Alibaba as its partner to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) services in China, marking a major step in expanding its AI capabilities into the world’s largest mobile
Tech Giants Join Forces for Chromium Browser Alliance Under Linux Foundation
A new collaboration to strengthen the development and innovation of Chromium-based browsers has been unveiled by the Linux Foundation. Named the "Supporters of Chromium-Based Browsers," the alliance includes tech heavyweights
Rebranded McDonald’s Restaurants Are Unveiled in Russia
American fast-food giant, McDonald's has been rebranded to become "Vkusno & Tochka," which translates to "Tasty and that's it." With this rebranding came the reopening of 15 McDonald's restaurants under
McDonald’s Says Middle East Turmoil is Hurting its Business
Fast-food giant McDonald’s has reported that its business is being affected by the escalating tensions in the Middle East. While announcing overall growth in sales and earnings for the fourth
Creative Industries Raise Alarm Over OpenAI-Disney Licensing Deal
Workers across the creative sector have voiced growing unease following a $1bn (£740m) agreement that will allow Disney characters to be used within OpenAI’s ChatGPT and its video-generation platform, Sora.
McDonald’s is Testing a New Strawless Lid
Just like the McRib, straws might be a thing of the past at McDonald’s. The chain has begun testing strawless lids in some US cities as part of a multi-year
Bank of England’s Afua Kyei Named UK’s Most Influential Black Person in 2026 Powerlist
Afua Kyei, Chief Financial Officer of the Bank of England, has been named the UK’s most influential Black person, topping the 2026 Powerlist - an annual ranking that celebrates individuals
Dick’s Sporting Goods is Buying Foot Locker for $2.4 Billion
Dick’s Sporting Goods has announced plans to acquire longtime rival Foot Locker in a $2.4 billion agreement, marking a major move in the evolving retail landscape as apparel companies seek
Starbucks to Revise Reusable Cup Reward in Loyalty Program Overhaul
Starbucks is phasing out one of its most popular loyalty rewards for eco-conscious customers as part of a broader effort to streamline perks and improve profitability. Starting June 24, the
Home Depot to Pay $2 Million Settlement for Overcharging Customers in California
Home Depot has agreed to pay nearly $2 million to settle a civil enforcement case brought by California district attorneys, accusing the home improvement giant of false advertising and unfair
SK Hynix Raises $26.5 Billion in Record US Listing
South Korean semiconductor manufacturer SK Hynix has raised $26.5 billion (£19.8 billion) through its New York stock market debut, completing the largest US share offering ever by a foreign company.
Diamond Sports Must Pay Four MLB Teams in Full, Bankruptcy Judge Says
Diamond Sports, the owner of Bally Sports regional sports networks, has been ordered by a bankruptcy judge to make full media rights payments to four Major League Baseball (MLB) teams.
Yelp Sues Google, Accuses Tech Giant of Search Engine Monopoly
Yelp has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google, accusing the search engine giant of abusing its market dominance to stifle competition in local search and advertising. The lawsuit, filed on
BYD Breaks Sales Record, Rivals Tesla for Global EV Leadership
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD has set a new sales record, positioning itself as a strong competitor to Tesla for the title of the world's leading EV maker. In
MTN Nigeria Reverses 200% Data Tariff Hike, Calls It a Mistake
Telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria has rolled back its 200% tariff increase on the 15GB data plan, acknowledging that the hike was an error. The company announced the reversal in a
Amazon to Pay $2.5 Billion Settlement Over Misleading Prime Sign-Up Practices
Amazon has agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which accused the tech giant of tricking millions of customers into
Google’s Answer to Microsoft Copilot is Finally Here
Google has expanded its AI offerings with the introduction of Google Duet, a plug-in designed to cater to corporate teams seeking optimized functionalities in their workspace. Available for a subscription
Beyoncé and Post Malone Collaboration Boosts Levi’s Stock Price
Following the release of Beyoncé's collaboration with Post Malone on a country song titled "Levi's Jeans," Levi Strauss & Co. experienced a significant surge in its stock price, climbing by
Twitter’s Blue Ticks Disappear as Musk Attacks NY Times
The New York Times has lost its blue tick on Twitter after it said it would not pay to remain verified. As reported on BBC, Twitter has started removing verification
Every First-Party Nintendo Switch 2 Game Will Cost $70 or $80 – Even the Old Ones
Nintendo has officially embraced a new pricing standard for its upcoming Switch 2 console, confirming that all first-party titles - including enhanced versions of older games - will retail for
