Former Battlefield Director Criticizes EA Following Departure
Marcus Lehto, the former director of Battlefield, has spoken out on Twitter, expressing his dissatisfaction with his former employer Electronic Arts (EA) after parting ways with the company in February.
Hyundai Plans Factory Deployment of Humanoid Robots From 2028
Hyundai Motor Group has announced plans to introduce humanoid robots into its manufacturing operations from 2028, joining a growing list of global companies turning to advanced robotics to reshape industrial
Sugary Drinks Driving Health Crisis in Nigeria, Expert Warns
A Nigerian public health advocate has sounded the alarm over the country’s soaring consumption of sugary drinks, linking it to rising cases of chronic diseases and preventable deaths. Abayomi Sarumi,
Netflix Raises Prices as Password Boost Fades
Netflix has started raising its subscription prices in several countries as the surge in growth from its password-sharing crackdown begins to ease. Over the past month, the streaming giant has
ChatGPT Can Now Handle Reminders and To-Dos
OpenAI has launched a beta feature called "Tasks" for ChatGPT, enabling users to schedule reminders and future actions. This feature aims to expand ChatGPT's capabilities beyond real-time interactions, making it
Adidas Has Finally Decided What to Do With its Yeezy Stock
Adidas is facing a challenge with unsold Yeezy sneakers since the German sportswear company ended its partnership with rapper Kanye West. The company could lose over $770 million if it
Apple Reverses App Store Policy, Allows Retro Game Emulators
In response to mounting antitrust pressure from regulators in both the US and the European Union, tech giant Apple has announced a significant reversal of its App Store policies. Among
Dame Dash Says Jay-Z Made a ‘Disrespectful’ Lowball Offer For His Shares in Roc-A-Fella Records
Dame Dash has claimed his fellow Roc-A-Fella Records cofounder Jay-Z made him a lowball offer to buy his shares in the record label, prior to the rapper's lawsuit against him.
India’s Cheaper Weight-Loss Drugs Could Transform Global Obesity Treatment
India is on the verge of a major shift in the fight against obesity, as the patent for semaglutide - the key ingredient behind blockbuster drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy
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
Nigerian Breweries Surpasses ₦1 Trillion in Revenue Amid Rising Costs and Economic Pressures
Nigerian Breweries Plc has made history by recording ₦1.1 trillion in revenue for the 2024 financial year, marking the highest-ever earnings in the company’s nearly eight-decade existence. The milestone was
Barclays Shares Plunge 10% as Profit Falls
Shares of Barclays tumbled nearly 10% Wednesday after the British bank reported a sharp drop in profit, driven by increased provisions for bad debts and huge fines for wrongly sold
Huge Problems With the Google Nest Hub Since the Fuchsia Update
Reports have emerged that Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max are apparently struggling with Fuchsia, which was rolled out about a year ago and was not entirely bug-free from the
I Won’t Pay N18 Million Tax, Iyabo Ojo Tells Lagos Govt
Prominent Yoruba Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo takes a stand against the excessive tax levy imposed by the Lagos State Government. In a recent Instagram post, she expressed her refusal to
A Bride Missed Her Own Wedding, Lost Thousands, and Spent New Year’s Alone After Southwest Canceled Her Flight
A bride said she "cried all morning" on her wedding day after she missed the event because of a canceled Southwest flight. Katie Demko, who lives in St. Louis, told
Mercedes Just Sold the World’s Most Expensive Car For $142 Million
Mercedes-Benz confirmed on Thursday that it recently sold the world's most expensive car. A very rare 1955 Mercedes-Benz SLR coupe that had been kept in the German automaker's collection was
Sony Plans Theatrical Re-release of Spider-Man Movies to Celebrate Columbia Pictures’ 100th Anniversary
As part of its commemoration of Columbia Pictures' 100th anniversary, Sony has announced the theatrical re-release of several iconic Spider-Man films, treating fans to a nostalgic journey through the web-slinger's
Coca-Cola Revives ‘Share a Coke’ Campaign to Foster Real-World Connections
Coca-Cola has announced the return of its iconic Share a Coke campaign, aiming to bring people together in an era where digital interactions often replace face-to-face connections. The company revealed
Australia Unveils Tougher Gambling Ad Rules After Years Of Pressure
The Australian Government has announced sweeping new restrictions on gambling advertising, responding to mounting public concern over the scale and visibility of betting promotions across the country. The reforms introduce
Japan Demands Major Reforms from Toyota After New Certification Violations
The Japanese government has issued a directive to Toyota Motor Corporation, requiring "drastic reforms" following the discovery of new violations in the company's vehicle certification procedures. The Ministry of Transport's
