BMW and Mercedes Launch Ambitious Electric Vehicle Initiatives to Compete with Tesla and Chinese Rivals
Two automotive giants, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, have embarked on their most substantial foray into the electric vehicle (EV) market, aiming to counter the escalating competition from Chinese automakers and catch
Nigeria Drops Money Laundering Charges Against Binance Executive
Nigeria's anti-corruption agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has dropped a money laundering case against Tigran Gambaryan, a senior cryptocurrency executive at Binance, to allow him to seek
Amazon Refreshes Fire TV Interface With Cleaner Design, Expanded App Pins and Alexa+
Amazon has announced an update to its Fire TV operating system, introducing a cleaner user interface, expanded customization options and deeper integration of its new Alexa+ experience. The redesign does
Google Reportedly Pays $18 Billion a Year to be Apple’s Default Search Engine
In the ongoing US v. Google trial, revelations about the complexities of the deal between Apple and Google for default search engine placement on Apple devices have been brought to
Man Utd Returns to Profit as Debt Nears £1.3bn
Manchester United has reported a return to operating profit in its latest financial results, even as the club’s overall debt burden climbed to almost £1.3bn. The Premier League side posted
Nigeria to Earn Over $4bn Revenue as FEC Okays Concession of Abuja, Kano Airports
Nigeria will earn over $4 billion in nominal revenue as the Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Wednesday okayed the concession of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, and Mallam
MTN Records Over 9,200 Fibre Cuts In 2025, CEO Reveals
MTN Nigeria has disclosed that its network experienced 9,218 fibre cuts in 2025, drawing renewed attention to the ongoing fragility of the country’s telecommunications infrastructure. The disclosure was made by
Lego Introduces Smart Bricks as Experts Raise Concerns Over Digital Play
Lego has unveiled a new range of technology-enabled building blocks known as Smart Bricks, promising to add sound, light and motion-based reactions to traditional play. The announcement, made at the
Doom Faces the Challenges of 2025 Gaming Industry
Few video game franchises are as iconic as Doom. Since its debut in 1993, the first-person shooter has become a cornerstone of the gaming world. But even Doom and its
Court Orders Krafton To Reinstate Subnautica 2 CEO In Ongoing Legal Battle
A court has ruled in favour of the co-founders of Unknown Worlds Entertainment in their legal dispute with Krafton over the development of Subnautica 2, ordering the reinstatement of CEO
Paramount CEO Ellison Vows To Protect CNN Editorial Independence
David Ellison has assured journalists and audiences that the editorial independence of CNN will be protected as Paramount Global moves forward with its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, a deal
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
Oxfam Report: Billionaires Far More Likely To Hold Political Office
The world’s wealthiest individuals are significantly more likely to occupy positions of political power than the average citizen, according to a new report by global advocacy group Oxfam. In its
Major Tech Firms Rally Behind Anthropic in Legal Clash With Trump Administration
Several of the United States’ largest technology companies have thrown their support behind artificial intelligence firm Anthropic as it challenges actions taken by officials in the administration of Donald Trump.
Russian Hackers Breach Microsoft Systems, Accessing Source Code and Internal Systems
In a recent revelation, Microsoft disclosed a significant breach by Russian state-backed hackers, indicating a more extensive intrusion into its core software systems than previously acknowledged. The tech giant disclosed
Kaspersky Lab to Cease US Operations Following Government Ban
Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab announced it will "gradually wind down" its US operations and lay off its US-based employees following a ban by the Department of Commerce. The move
‘The Little Mermaid’ Tanks in China and South Korea Amid Racist Backlash From Some Viewers
"The Little Mermaid" has faced a disappointing response from moviegoers in China and South Korea, partly due to racist criticisms surrounding the casting of Black actress Halle Bailey as the
Riots in France Have Already Cost Businesses More Than $1 Billion
"Just weeks after hugely disruptive protests and strikes over pension reforms in France finally died down, businesses in the country are grappling with the fallout from a week of rioting,"
Elon Musk Challenges SEC Over Fine Linked to Twitter Share Purchases
Elon Musk is once again at odds with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), revealing that the agency has demanded he pay a fine related to his 2022 purchase
Netflix Scores Big with NFL Streaming Debut, Beyoncé’s Halftime Show Shines
Netflix has finally made its NFL debut, streaming two high-profile games that set records for live sports viewership on the platform. Despite the milestone, the ratings fell short compared to
