Sony Hikes PlayStation 5 Prices in Australia, New Zealand and EMEA Amid Tariff and Inflation Pressures
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has announced a price increase for the PlayStation 5 in several global markets, including Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), as well as Australia and
Betfred Warns of Possible Nationwide Shop Closures if Gambling Tax Is Increased
UK bookmaker Betfred has warned that all 1,287 of its High Street shops could shut down if Chancellor Rachel Reeves raises taxes on gambling firms. Fred Done, the company’s co-founder
Elon Musk Introduces ‘Grok,’ an AI Chatbot with Sarcasm and Rebellion”
Elon Musk, the owner of X (formerly Twitter), unveiled the arrival of "Grok," an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot with a penchant for sarcasm, akin to Musk's own sense of humor. Musk
BP Sells Majority Stake in Castrol for $6bn as It Refocuses on Core Oil and Gas Business
BP has agreed to sell a controlling stake in its Castrol lubricants business in a deal worth $6bn (£4.4bn), as the energy giant accelerates efforts to streamline operations and reduce
“Swish Fusion Summit to Address Barriers in Western and Indigenous Collaboration” – Host Theophilus Akhimie
In an exclusive interview, Theophilus Akhimie, host of Swish Fusion Talks and the Swish Fusion: Media + Tech Summit, shared insights on this year’s Swish Fusion Talks theme: "Dismantling the
Hotel Chain Denies Claims of Reselling Rooms Booked by Oasis Fans at Higher Rates
A hotel chain is facing backlash after being accused of cancelling room reservations made by Oasis fans ahead of the band’s highly anticipated reunion tour in 2025. The allegations suggest
B&M to Close Multiple Stores Next Month — Is Your Local Shop Affected?
B&M is closing stores up and down the country and relocating others as it joins the growing trend of high street closures. The discount store is closing its Bishop Auckland
Fenty Beauty Chooses Nykaa for India Debut Over Sephora
Rihanna's Fenty Beauty has finalized a deal with beauty retailer Nykaa for its much-anticipated launch in India, diverging from earlier speculation linking the brand's debut with Sephora. Reports initially suggested
Activision Blizzard Probes Cyberattack Linked to Cheating Software
Gaming giant Activision Blizzard is currently investigating a cyberattack targeting players of its popular titles, with hackers exploiting cheat software to pilfer login credentials and sensitive information from unsuspecting users.
The Chinese AI App Sending Hollywood into a Panic
When a handful of slick, cinematic clips began circulating online, many viewers assumed they were watching trailers from upcoming blockbuster films. Instead, the videos - complete with polished visuals, sound
US Judge Rules in Favour of AI Firm in Copyright Dispute Over Book Training Data
A U.S. federal judge has ruled that artificial intelligence company Anthropic did not violate copyright law by using published books to train its AI models, marking a significant development in
US Imposes Over $4 Billion Penalty on Binance as CEO Changpeng Zhao Pleads Guilty
In a significant development, Changpeng Zhao, the CEO of Binance, has stepped down and pleaded guilty to money laundering breaches in a deal that involves the cryptocurrency exchange paying over
Krispy Kreme Faces Disruptions After Cyberattack Hits Online Orders
Krispy Kreme is grappling with operational disruptions following a recent cyberattack, which has severely impacted its online ordering services across parts of the United States. The doughnut chain confirmed on
Elon Musk’s Tesla Sells Most of its Bitcoin Holdings
Barely a year after Tesla announced a major investment in Bitcoin, the company has now sold off most of its holdings of the cryptocurrency. At the end of 2021, Tesla
Southwest Airlines Ends Open-Seat Boarding Tradition, Embraces Assigned Seating
Southwest Airlines, a pioneer in the low-fare, no-frills airline model, announced on Thursday that it will end its five-decade-long tradition of open-seat boarding, transitioning to assigned seating. This significant change
Sarah Ferguson-Backed App Collapses After Receiving Over £1m in Public Funds
A tech start-up supported by Sarah Ferguson has gone into administration after receiving more than £1 million in government-backed research and development tax credits, despite never releasing a product. vVoosh,
Meta Addresses Software Issue Affecting Quest Headsets
Meta has acknowledged a “software update issue” that has been causing some Quest 2, Quest 3, and Quest 3S headsets to become unresponsive, a problem that has persisted for weeks.
Kim Kardashian’s Skims Reaches $5 Billion Valuation
Kim Kardashian’s shapewear label, Skims, has reached a new milestone, securing a $5 billion (£2.93 billion) valuation following a fresh $225 million funding round. The latest investment - which includes
OpenAI Countersues Elon Musk, Accuses Him of Attempting to Undermine Company for Personal Gain
OpenAI has filed a countersuit against Elon Musk, alleging the tech billionaire has deliberately attempted to sabotage the company in order to gain control over its advanced artificial intelligence technology.
UK Watchdog Considers Forcing Google to Offer Rival Search Engine Options
Google could soon be required to provide UK users with more choice over which search engine they use, following a fresh investigation by the country’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
