Disney Announces Price Hikes for Streaming Services Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+
Disney has announced upcoming price increases for its streaming services Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. The new pricing will take effect on October 17, 2024, as the company navigates a challenging
MTN Commits $2 Billion Annually to Network Upgrades Across Africa – CEO
MTN Group is investing $2 billion every year to expand and upgrade its network infrastructure across Africa, as part of its ongoing shift from 3G to 5G and its mission
Tesla Halts German Factory Operations Amid Planned Protests
Tesla has announced the closure of its factory near Berlin, preempting expected protests against the planned expansion of its facility. The decision comes as demonstrators prepare to gather outside the
Over 2,000 Jobs on the Line as Ocado to Shut Hatfield Facility
Ocado is set to shut one of its biggest customer fulfilment centres, putting at risk the jobs of some 2,300 staff who work there. The online retailer said its Hatfield
Twitter is Now Showing Everyone How Many Views Your Tweets Get
Twitter announced that view counts for tweets are now visible on iOS and Android and that they’ll be coming soon to the web (I’ve already started to see them there).
Rihanna Unveils Release Date for Fenty X Puma Sneakers
Rihanna's Fenty brand is set to make a significant foray into sportswear with the upcoming release of the FentyPuma collaboration's King Avanti sneaker. The international Barbadian singer, renowned for her
Ban Harmful Content From Social Media Instead of Us, Say Australian Teens
Two Australian teenagers are asking the nation’s High Court to overturn a new law that will block under-16s from using social media, arguing the government should target predators and harmful
Ford Won’t Drop Apple CarPlay, Android Auto In Its Vehicles
In today's age of mobile technology, almost every brand-new vehicle you can buy in showrooms comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. It's the current gold standard, and Ford
Aircraft Lessor SMBC Aviation Nears $7 Billion Deal For Rival Goshawk, Sources Say
SMBC Aviation Capital, one of the world's biggest aircraft lessors, is nearing a deal to acquire smaller rival Goshawk for about $7 billion, including debt, people familiar with the matter
Sony Has Now Sold 38.5 Million PlayStation 5 Consoles
Sony announced its FY2022 Q4 earnings today, revealing that it has now sold 38.4 million PlayStation 5 consoles since launch. The company sold “a record high” 6.3 million PS5 units
Tesla Promises Affordable Models Amid Falling Sales and Rising Pressures
Tesla says it is moving forward with plans to introduce a more affordable electric vehicle and expand access to its self-driving technology in Europe, as the company grapples with mounting
Here’s What the Pizza Hut of the Future Looks Like
Pizza Hut is reinventing the traditional pizza restaurant with a new design concept aimed at keeping up with evolving customer expectations and intensifying competition. The chain, which has struggled with
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
India’s Competition Regulator Greenlights $8.5 Billion Reliance-Disney Mega Merger
India's competition watchdog has given provisional approval to an $8.5 billion (£6.43 billion) merger between Disney and Reliance Industries, setting the stage for the creation of India's largest entertainment conglomerate.
Australia Bans DeepSeek on Government Devices Over Security Concerns
The Australian government has officially banned the use of DeepSeek on all government devices, citing national security risks associated with the Chinese artificial intelligence startup behind the technology. In a
PepsiCo Announces $216 Million Investment in Long-term Partnerships
PepsiCo has announced a $216 million multi-year investment in long-term, strategic partnership agreements with three of the most well-respected farmer-facing organizations – Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI), Soil and Water
Pentagon Awards Major AI Contracts to Google, xAI, OpenAI, and Anthropic
The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded contracts worth up to $200 million each to four of the world’s leading artificial intelligence firms - Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, and Elon Musk’s
Brazilian Crypto Expert with Criminal Links Killed in São Paulo Airport Shooting
A Brazilian businessman and cryptocurrency expert with reported ties to one of Brazil’s most powerful criminal organizations, the Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC), was shot dead on Wednesday at São
Nike Air Max 1 Gets Golf-Ready in New ‘Obsidian’ Edition
Nike is once again blending streetwear heritage with sports functionality as it adapts one of its most iconic sneakers, the Air Max 1, for the golf course. The brand has
12 Well-Known Companies That Declared Bankruptcy in 2024
The year 2024 proved challenging for several iconic brands, as inflation, shifting consumer trends, and operational hurdles led to a wave of high-profile bankruptcies. From retailers to airlines, many companies
