Spotify Takes Action: Reduces Royalties for Rain Sounds, White Noise and Other Non-Music Tracks
In a bid to address revenue manipulation concerns and ensure fair compensation within its streaming platform, Spotify has announced significant changes to its royalty system, particularly impacting non-music tracks such
Nike Introduces Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Signature Shoe: The Nike Zoom Freak 5
Sportswear giant Nike has unveiled the Nike Zoom Freak 5, a cutting-edge basketball shoe crafted specifically for NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. This innovative shoe boasts responsive Zoom Air cushioning that
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
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
Travellers Forced Out Mid-Stay as Rental Firm Sonder Declares Bankruptcy
Holidaymakers around the world have been ordered to leave their accommodation without notice after short-term rentals company Sonder abruptly filed for bankruptcy, triggering mass disruption across its global network of
Alibaba Names New Chairman and CEO in Major Shakeup
Alibaba, the Chinese tech giant, is undergoing its largest shakeup in history with the announcement of leadership changes. Daniel Zhang, the current chairman and CEO, will be replaced by Joseph
NEOM Unveils Gidori: A Luxury Golf Community Along the Gulf of Aqaba
NEOM, the visionary regional development project in northwest Saudi Arabia, has introduced Gidori, an extraordinary private golf community nestled amidst the picturesque coastal hills of the Gulf of Aqaba, setting
Google Launches an AI Coding Bot for Android developers
Google has unveiled Studio Bot, an AI-powered coding tool designed to assist Android developers with generating code, fixing errors, and answering questions about Android. The bot will be built on
Legoland and Alton Towers Owner to Charge More at Peak Times
Merlin Entertainments, the owner of renowned theme parks like Alton Towers and Legoland, announces plans to introduce dynamic pricing, allowing ticket costs to fluctuate based on weather conditions and demand.
Kakao Founder Arrested on Stock Manipulation Charges
Kim Beom-su, the billionaire founder of South Korean tech giant Kakao Corp, was arrested on Tuesday over allegations of manipulating stocks during the acquisition of a K-Pop agency last year.
Adidas Loses New York Trial Against Thom Browne Over Three-Stripe Design
A Manhattan jury has said Adidas AG had failed to show luxury brand Thom Browne Inc's use of stripes on its clothing infringed the sportswear giant's signature three-stripe trademark. The
Google Settles $5 Billion Lawsuit Over Alleged Privacy Invasion in ‘Private Mode’ Tracking
In a significant legal development, Google has reached a preliminary settlement in a class-action lawsuit, agreeing to pay at least $5 billion (£3.9 billion) over allegations that it invaded the
Microsoft and OpenAI Unveil Plans for $100 Billion “Stargate” AI Supercomputer
In a move signalling the intensifying AI competition among tech giants, Microsoft and OpenAI are collaborating on a monumental project: the construction of a colossal AI supercomputer facility dubbed "Stargate."
Texas Company Identified as Source of AI-generated Deepfake Biden Robocalls
New Hampshire's Department of Justice announced that it has uncovered the source behind the fraudulent Biden AI robocalls that targeted residents last month. The investigation led to Life Corporation, a
Nokia and Telecom Argentina Forge Partnership to Boost Network Innovation in Latin America
Nokia and Telecom Argentina have entered into a collaborative agreement aimed at advancing the GSMA’s Open Gateway ecosystem for network operations across Latin America. The collaboration will leverage Nokia’s Network
Apple Plans Global ‘Experience’ on March 4
Apple has announced a special, invitation-only showcase scheduled for March 4, 2026, to be held simultaneously in New York, London and Shanghai. In invitations sent to select members of the
Ford Sells Shares in EV Maker Rivian For $188.2 Million
Ford Motor Co sold 7 million shares of electric carmaker Rivian Automotive Inc for about $188.2 million, or $26.88 apiece, the U.S. automaker said in a filing on Friday.Ford now
Temu’s Rapid Growth Enriches Chinese Owner as Bargain Hunters Flock In
PDD Holdings, the parent company of Temu and Pinduoduo, is witnessing an extraordinary surge in profit and revenue, surpassing market expectations as consumers from both the United States and China
House Committee Advances Bill Paving the Way for Potential TikTok Ban
The House Energy and Commerce Committee has unanimously approved a bill that could result in a nationwide ban on TikTok, intensifying concerns among lawmakers about the popular social media platform's
Elon Musk Buys $1 Billion in Tesla Shares, Boosting Stock Amid Strategic Push
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has purchased approximately $1 billion (£735 million) worth of Tesla shares, marking his first open-market stock purchase since 2020. The move, disclosed in a regulatory filing
