Ford’s EV Losses Climb But Overall Profits Rise
Ford Motor Company reported its second-quarter earnings, revealing that while its electric vehicle (EV) business is experiencing increasing losses, the company managed to exceed Wall Street expectations due to profits
Libya Sells Cheapest Petrol in Africa at N52 Per Litre as Nigeria’s Fuel Goes Above N950
Libya now boasts the lowest petrol prices in Africa, selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at just ₦52 ($0.031) per litre, according to data from Global Petrol Prices, a platform that
‘We’re Next to Go’: Inside Ubisoft’s Restructuring and the Anxiety Gripping Its Creative Network
A week after Ubisoft unveiled one of the most sweeping shake-ups in its history, unease is spreading through the company’s global workforce - particularly among employees who now find themselves
Google Temporarily Halts AI Tool’s Image Generation of People After Racial Bias Backlash
Google has decided to temporarily suspend its artificial intelligence tool Gemini's ability to generate images of people following widespread criticism on social media for producing historically inaccurate images, predominantly depicting
Coffee Prices Surge as Climate Change Hits Production: A Luxury in the Making
In the picturesque highlands of Chiapas, Mexico, around 150 coffee farmers on the Edelmann family farm labor under the shade of tree canopies, battling extreme weather conditions exacerbated by climate
Qantas Settles ‘Ghost Flight’ Case with A$100m Penalty and Compensation Plan
Qantas, Australia's largest airline, has reached a settlement in a legal case brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), agreeing to pay a penalty of A$100 million ($66.1
Google Keep is About to Become a Lot More Useful
Google Keep, the widely used note-taking application, is gearing up to enhance its user experience by addressing a notable absence: the ability to access the version history of notes. While
Amazon Set to Begin New Round of Layoffs Affecting More Than 18,000 People
Amazon is expected to begin a fresh round of job cuts in what looks poised to become the largest workforce cuts in its 28-year history as reported on CNBC. Earlier
Capcom Announces New Mobile Strategy Game, Resident Evil: Survival Unit
Capcom has unveiled the latest addition to its Resident Evil franchise - a mobile real-time strategy game titled Resident Evil: Survival Unit, set to launch on iPhone and Android devices.
Twitter is Adding Calls and Encrypted Messaging
Twitter has added encrypted messaging to the platform Wednesday, and calls will follow shortly, CEO Elon Musk has revealed via a tweet. “…This will grow in sophistication rapidly. The acid
Early Version of Mickey Mouse Enters Public Domain as Copyright Expires
As of January 1, 2024, a historic moment has unfolded in the world of entertainment, as an early version of Mickey Mouse, featured in Walt Disney's 1928 short film "Steamboat
Access Bank Set to Acquire 100% Stake in South Africa’s Bidvest Bank
Access Holdings Plc has revealed that its banking arm, Access Bank Plc, has entered into a binding agreement to acquire the entire equity stake in Bidvest Bank Limited, a South
How Microsoft is Making a Mess of the News After Replacing Staff With AI
The notable homepage of Microsoft, widely accessed as MSN.com and Microsoft Start, has come under scrutiny due to the emergence of misleading and bizarre stories. As a primary source of
White House, Qatar in Talks Over Potential Use of Luxury Jet as Temporary Air Force One
The White House is currently engaged in negotiations with Qatar’s royal family over the possible transfer of a luxury aircraft for temporary use as an Air Force One jet, sparking
Supreme Acquired by EssilorLuxottica for $1.5 Billion, Less Than Previous Sale
Supreme, the iconic streetwear brand loved by celebrities and trendsetters, has been acquired by Italian eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica for $1.5 billion. This purchase price is significantly lower than the $2.1
Google’s $250M Deal to Fund California Newsrooms Sparks Backlash from Journalists
Google has entered into a groundbreaking agreement with California lawmakers to fund newsrooms across the state, marking the first deal of its kind in the United States. Announced on Wednesday,
Ubisoft Scraps Six Titles, Shuts Studios In Major Restructuring
French video game publisher Ubisoft has cancelled six projects, including the highly anticipated remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, as part of a sweeping overhaul aimed at
Dana White Joins Meta’s Board in Key Appointment Amid Shifts in Company Leadership
Meta has expanded its board of directors with the appointment of Dana White, the CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), alongside two other notable figures, Charlie Songhurst, a tech
China Tightens Export Rules for Crucial Rare Earths
China has announced stricter export regulations on rare earth materials - essential components in the production of high-tech goods such as semiconductors, electric vehicles, and defense equipment. The move, unveiled
Scalpers are struggling to resell the PlayStation 5 Pro because it’s in stock at most retailers
If you're scummily going to buy a consumer product, often in bulk, with the intention of reselling it at a huge markup, make sure the item in question is in
