Vinted Makes First Profit on Used Fashion
Vinted, a leading platform for second-hand clothing, has announced its inaugural profit, marking a significant milestone in the burgeoning market for pre-owned fashion. The company's shift into profitability comes as
Samsung Acquires Whisk App to Launch ‘Samsung Food’ for Enhanced Recipe Experience
In a strategic move that merges technology and culinary convenience, Samsung has announced its acquisition of the popular recipe app Whisk. Under the new identity "Samsung Food," the rebranded app
Hyundai and General Motors to Collaborate on Vehicle Development, Supply Chains, and Clean Energy Technologies
Hyundai and General Motors (GM) have announced a collaborative effort aimed at developing new vehicles, streamlining supply chains, and advancing clean energy technologies. The partnership is designed to reduce costs
Battery Percentage Icon Returns on iOS 16 Beta
The long-gone battery percentage on iPhones is finally back on the latest iOS 16 Beta 5 for developers as Apple has updated the battery icon to display the exact percent
Federal Judge Orders Sam Bankman-Fried to Repay $11 Billion in FTX Case
In a landmark ruling, a federal judge has mandated that Sam Bankman-Fried, the central figure in the FTX cryptocurrency exchange scandal, repay more than $11 billion as part of his
Google Alters AI Ethics Policy, Opens Door to Military Applications
Google has quietly removed a key restriction from its AI principles, signalling a shift in its stance on the use of artificial intelligence for potentially harmful applications, including military weaponry.
TikTok Banned From School-Owned Devices at all Florida State Universities
The State University System of Florida Board of Governors has banned the social media app TikTok, along with some other software, applications, and developers, from use on university-owned devices “due
Princess Diana’s Unique Ford Escort Fetches $850,000 at Auction 25 Years After Her Death
Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 1 that was driven by the late Princess Diana fetched £724,500 ($851,070) at an auction held at Britain's Silverstone racing circuit on Saturday, as reported
Elvis Presley’s Granddaughter Fights to Halt Graceland Foreclosure, Alleges Fraud
Elvis Presley’s granddaughter, Danielle Riley Keough, is taking legal action to prevent the foreclosure sale of the legendary singer’s Memphis home, Graceland, scheduled for this week. Keough alleges fraud, asserting
Nvidia Flags Intensifying Competition from Huawei Despite U.S. Sanctions
Tech giant Nvidia has raised concerns over increasing competition from Chinese telecommunications firm Huawei, even as U.S. sanctions continue to restrict the company’s access to American technology. In its latest
Denmark to End State Letter Deliveries After 400 Years as Digital Shift Accelerates
Denmark’s national postal service, PostNord, will stop delivering letters at the end of this year, marking the end of more than four centuries of state-run mail delivery. The move comes
Apple Stock Jumps As iPhones, Emerging Markets Power Q2 Earnings Beat, Dividend Boost
Apple shares rose on Friday after the company reported higher-than-expected earnings for the second quarter, driven by impressive sales of iPhones in emerging markets. The tech giant reported iPhone sales
Hyundai and Kia Theft Trend Has Reached New York City
Spikes in car thefts of certain Hyundai and Kia models, a trend that began in the American midwest and was spread by how-to videos on social media, has reached America’s
North Face and Cartier Hit by Cyber Attacks as Wave of Retail Breaches Grows
Fashion and luxury retail giants The North Face and Cartier have confirmed that customer data was stolen in recent cyber attacks, marking the latest in a growing list of high-profile
Dangote Refinery to Begin Crude Oil Production
The Dangote Refinery is set to commence crude oil production, as reported by S&P Global Commodity Insights. Despite ongoing difficulties in securing feedstock, the refinery is preparing to tap into
Global Banking Crisis: What Just Happened?
Last Friday, the biggest failure of a US bank since the global financial crisis was playing out in real time as a major lender to the tech industry succumbed to
Amazon Launches Mobile Palm-Scanning Enrollment for Amazon One
Amazon has unveiled a new feature that enables users to sign up for its palm recognition service directly from their mobile phones, marking a significant expansion of its Amazon One
Chipmaker Broadcom to buy software group VMware for $61 Billion
It's official! In what could go down as one of the biggest deals in the history of tech business acquisitions, American chipmaker, Broadcom has concluded plans to acquire VMware in
Meta Launches Standalone AI Assistant App, Expanding Challenge to OpenAI and Google
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has launched a dedicated mobile app for its Meta AI assistant, marking a bold step in its ongoing push to compete with artificial
How WhatsApp Generates Revenue Without Charging Users
Despite being free to use for nearly three billion people worldwide, WhatsApp employs a series of strategies to generate substantial revenue. Owned by tech giant Meta, WhatsApp primarily makes money
