Twitter Prepares to Roll Out New Paid Subscription Service that Includes Blue Checkmark
Twitter has launched an updated version of its iOS app that promises to allow users to pay a monthly subscription to receive a blue checkmark on their profiles, a feature
Samsung Faces Backlash Over Ads on Family Hub Refrigerator Screens
Samsung is under fire after beginning a pilot program that places advertisements on the screens of its Family Hub smart refrigerators in the United States. The move, which turns the
The Nvidia Spell Has Been Broken. Here’s What Could Come Next
Nvidia, the tech giant that has captivated investors with its impressive growth, recently experienced a wave of volatility that saw its stock briefly dip. Despite a rapid recovery on Tuesday,
This Singaporean Startup Has Reinvented the Instant Noodle
There are 300,000 edible plant species but in 2018, just four crops made up half of global production, and three — rice, maize, and wheat — accounted for 86% of
British Airways Owner IAG Reports First Profit Since Pandemic Began
British Airways owner IAG has recorded a profit for the first time since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, despite the wave of challenges it has had to contend with
When Trade Relations Soured, This American Liquor Maker Moved Production To Canada
For years, Stephanie Intrevado has been an enthusiastic collector of Sour Puss, the brightly coloured fruit-flavoured liqueur that has become a staple among generations of Canadian university students. From passionfruit
Creative Industries Raise Alarm Over OpenAI-Disney Licensing Deal
Workers across the creative sector have voiced growing unease following a $1bn (£740m) agreement that will allow Disney characters to be used within OpenAI’s ChatGPT and its video-generation platform, Sora.
Treasure Hunter Unearths 748 Ancient Coins Inspired by Indiana Jones
George Ridgway, a 34-year-old archaeologist from Ashbocking, Suffolk, discovered a remarkable hoard of 748 ancient gold and silver coins at Helmingham Hall, Suffolk. His find, which dates back as far
‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Hits $100 Million in Opening Weekend
Marvel’s latest blockbuster, Captain America: Brave New World, has dominated the box office, securing the top spot over the Presidents’ Day weekend. The film is projected to cross $100 million
Snoop Dogg Reportedly Quits Coffee Company Months After its Launch
Renowned rapper and entrepreneur Snoop Dogg has reportedly ended his involvement with the Indonesian coffee company, INDOxyz, just a few months after the company's launch. According to an exclusive report
Microsoft Re-launches ‘Privacy Nightmare’ AI Screenshot Tool
Microsoft is set to relaunch its AI-powered screenshot tool, Recall, in November after facing widespread criticism over privacy concerns. Originally described as a "privacy nightmare" when introduced in May 2024,
Bentley’s New Electric Car to Arrive in 2025 will Feature Self-Driving Tech
Bentley, the renowned British luxury car brand, is entering the world of electric vehicles (EVs) with its first pure electric car, equipped with advanced self-driving technology. The electric Bentley will
Ghost of Yotei: Legends To Receive No More Major Updates
Sucker Punch has confirmed that Ghost of Yotei: Legends will not receive any more major updates, disappointing fans who had hoped for additional content for the online multiplayer mode. Legends,
China Strikes Back at EU with Brandy Tax
China has imposed new tariffs on European brandy imports, in what France claims is retaliation for the European Union's recent decision to levy heavy duties on Chinese-made electric vehicles. The
SpaceX Moves To Absorb Elon Musk’s AI Startup xAI
Elon Musk has taken another step toward consolidating his business empire, with SpaceX confirming it is acquiring his artificial intelligence company, xAI. The aerospace firm announced the move by publishing
Lotus Weighs Moving UK Production to the US Amid Tariff Pressure
British sports car manufacturer Lotus is considering relocating its production from the UK to the United States, a move that could endanger approximately 1,300 jobs at its longstanding headquarters in
Apple Urged to Remove New AI Feature After Falsely Summarizing News Reports
Apple is under mounting pressure to remove its newly launched AI-powered news summarization feature after it falsely attributed a headline to the BBC, prompting concerns from press freedom advocates. The
Former Blizzard President Proposes Tipping Option for Gamers to Appreciate Developers
Mike Ybarra, former president of Blizzard, has stirred a debate by suggesting that gamers should have the option to leave tips for developers after completing a game, in addition to
Barclays Bank Shuts 27 More Branches as UK Loses 330 Banks in One Year | See Full List
As a direct reaction to low customer numbers as well as a shift to online banking, Barclays Bank is closing another 27 bank branches, and will have closed a total
IBM Mandates Managers to Return to Office or Face Job Loss
IBM has issued a stark ultimatum to its managers: return to the office or risk parting ways with the company. In an internal memo dated January 16th, Senior Vice President
