Nvidia is Suddenly in Trouble
Nvidia, the AI chipmaking giant, has encountered a major setback after a historic drop in its stock value. On Tuesday, the company's share price plummeted by 9.5%, wiping out an
Anthropic to Pay $1.5 Billion to Settle Landmark AI Copyright Lawsuit
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has agreed to pay $1.5 billion to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by a group of authors who accused the company of using their books without
Tesla Shares Drop Following Unveiling of Cybercab Robotaxi
Tesla's long-anticipated Cybercab, a fully autonomous robotaxi, was officially unveiled by CEO Elon Musk at Warner Bros Studios in Burbank, California. The futuristic vehicle, which lacks pedals and a steering
Fired SpaceX Employees Sue Over Alleged Retaliation for Criticizing Elon Musk
Eight former SpaceX employees have filed a lawsuit against the company and its CEO, Elon Musk, alleging wrongful termination after they criticized the company's work environment and Musk's public behaviour.
Duolingo Lays off 10% of its Contract Workers as the Company Puts More Faith in AI
Language-learning software giant Duolingo has announced a 10% reduction in its contractor workforce, signalling a shift towards increased integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in its operations. According to a Duolingo
Meta is Launching a Pay-For-Verification Subscription Service For Facebook and Instagram
Meta is testing a subscription service which will allow Instagram and Facebook users to pay to get verified, Mark Zuckerberg announced on Instagram. “Meta Verified” will start at $11.99 a
Google’s New Mobile App Feature Adds Search Links to Third-Party Websites
Google has introduced a new feature in its iPhone app called "page annotations," which injects search links directly into third-party websites. The feature identifies notable terms, such as names, places,
Polish Radio Station Sparks Outrage by Replacing Journalists with AI Hosts
A radio station in Poland has ignited a national debate after replacing its human journalists with AI-generated "presenters" in a move aimed at attracting younger audiences. OFF Radio Krakow, based
Reebok and Whim Golf Debut Exclusive Classic Leather Sneaker
Reebok has partnered with luxury golf apparel brand Whim Golf to launch a new iteration of the Classic Leather sneaker, marking the latest development in their collaboration. The Whim Golf
Amazon Bets $11.5bn on Satellite Expansion to Challenge Starlink
Amazon is ramping up its ambitions in space-based connectivity with a planned $11.57 billion acquisition of Globalstar, as it positions itself to compete more aggressively with Starlink. The deal will
Cristiano Ronaldo Tops Forbes’ Highest-Paid Athletes List for 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo continues to dominate the financial playing field, securing the top spot on Forbes' list of the world's highest-paid athletes for 2024, thanks to his lucrative contract in Saudi
TikTok Now Offers a Very Basic Text-to-Image AI Generator Directly in the App
Popular social media platform, TikTok has added a new effect it calls “AI greenscreen” that allows users to type in a text prompt that the software will then generate as
Swish Fusion Launches Two Landmark Events to Foster Collaboration Between Western and Indigenous Markets
Swish Fusion, a premier event platform at the forefront of Africa’s media, retail, and tech markets, is set to host two game-changing events aimed at bridging the gap between Western
BMW Presents Electric AI Exhibition Featuring the i5 at Art Basel 2023
BMW recently unveiled an exhibit called "The Electric AI Canvas" at Art Basel. An extension of the "The Ultimate AI Masterpiece," it marks the first time the virtual work is
Microsoft Considered Shutting Down Xbox Before Major Studio Acquisitions
Microsoft's gaming division faced a pivotal moment in 2021 when CEO Satya Nadella weighed the possibility of shutting down Xbox. Instead, Nadella made a high-stakes decision to double down on
EFCC Returns N279m Recovered From National Theatre Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over N279 million recovered from a contract fraud case linked to the National Theatre, now known as the Wole Soyinka Centre
Honda May Debut New Sports Car For 75th Anniversary This Year
Honda is preparing for its 75th anniversary and there may be more than just cake and ice cream on the menu. Honda Motor Europe Senior Vice President Tom Gardner gave
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
Billionaire Gautam Adani Indicted in New York on Bribery Charges
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, alongside seven other executives, has been indicted in New York on allegations of orchestrating a multimillion-dollar bribery and fraud scheme tied to solar energy projects. This
Xbox ‘Game Pass Flex’ Announcement Raises Eyebrows Over Ad-Supported Gaming Tier
Xbox has unveiled a new subscription tier, Game Pass Flex, a free offering that replaces traditional loading screens in games with full-screen advertisements. The proposed service is positioned as a
