Netflix Begins Phasing Out Cheapest Ad-Free Plan for Subscribers
Netflix is moving forward with its decision to discontinue its cheapest ad-free tier for existing subscribers, prompting them to select new plans to continue accessing the streaming service. The transition,
Elon Musk Becomes World’s First Half-Trillionaire
Elon Musk has set a new benchmark in global wealth, becoming the first individual to surpass a net worth of $500 billion (£370.9bn), according to Forbes’ billionaire index. The Tesla
Tesla Quietly Launches Robotaxi Pilot in Texas, Marking New Step in Driverless Ambitions
Tesla has officially kicked off its long-anticipated robotaxi pilot in Austin, Texas, marking a cautious but significant step into the self-driving ride-hailing space. The electric carmaker began offering limited paid
Google Unveils Gemini 2.5 Pro, Its Most Advanced AI Model Yet
Google has launched Gemini 2.5 Pro, its most powerful artificial intelligence model to date, designed to tackle complex reasoning, coding, and problem-solving tasks with greater precision. Announcing the release in
Sony Unveils February PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, Headlined by Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Sony has officially announced the titles joining its PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for February, confirming that Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will lead this month’s lineup. The hit sequel from Insomniac Games
Google Faces £13.6 Billion Lawsuit Over Alleged Adtech Market Dominance
Google is set to face a £13.6 billion lawsuit after a court ruled that it must answer allegations of anti-competitive behaviour in the online advertising market. The case, initiated by
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
Porsche Centre Reading becomes first Destination Porsche
Porsche Retail Group's Porsche Centre Reading dealership has been re-developed as the UK’s first Destination Porsche location, meeting a new corporate identity for the sports car brand. The new concept
SVB Depositors, Investors Tried to Pull $42 Billion From Silicon Valley Bank
Investors and depositors tried to pull $42 billion from Silicon Valley Bank on Thursday in one of the biggest US bank runs in more than a decade, according to a
Australia to Introduce Social Media Ban for Under-16s to Protect Children
Australia’s government has announced plans to introduce "world-leading" legislation aimed at banning children under the age of 16 from using social media. The proposed law, set to be presented in
Trump Announces $15 Billion Lawsuit Against New York Times Over Defamation Claims
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to sue The New York Times for $15 billion over what he describes as defamation and libel, escalating his long-running feud with
One Piece x Crocs Collaboration Returns June 20 with Luffy-Inspired Design
The long-anticipated One Piece x Crocs collaboration is officially making a comeback - and fans won’t have to wait much longer. Crocs has announced that its special edition One Piece
Massive Wall Street Layoffs Feared as Banking Profits Tank
There have been whispers of an impending freeze on hiring and even layoffs across financial firms as soaring interest rates and recession fears have tanked appetites for mergers, IPOs and
Adidas Signs $1.2 Billion Partnership With Manchester United
Manchester United and Adidas have sealed a groundbreaking deal, extending their apparel-sponsorship contract for an astonishing £900 million ($1.2 billion) over the next ten years. The partnership between the British
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Expresses Optimism About the Future of Artificial Intelligence
During the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shared his positive outlook on the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in a conversation with Klaus Schwab, chairperson of
Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty Out to Prove Africa is a Viable Market
Five years ago, Barbadian singer, actress and fashion designer, Rihanna took the cosmetics market by storm when she unveiled a makeup brand distinctly designed for people of color. Once again,
Florence Nightingale’s Hair Sells for Over £3,500 at Auction
A lock of Florence Nightingale's hair has sold for £3,606 at an auction in North Yorkshire, surpassing its expected value of £2,000 to £3,000. The hair, confirmed to belong to
Elon Musk’s $139bn Tesla Pay Deal Reinstated After Delaware Supreme Court Ruling
The Delaware Supreme Court has reinstated a controversial pay package awarded to Tesla chief executive Elon Musk in 2018, ending a lengthy legal battle that had seen the deal struck
Upgraded ChatGPT Teaches Maths and Flirts – But Still Glitches
OpenAI has introduced its latest iteration of the ChatGPT AI chatbot, named GPT-4o, promising enhanced capabilities and a more engaging conversational experience for users. Unlike previous models, GPT-4o will be
Warner Bros. Greenlights ‘Mortal Kombat 3’ Ahead of Sequel Release
Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema have officially given the go-ahead for Mortal Kombat 3, marking the third installment in the studio’s rebooted fighting game franchise. The announcement was made
