Chris Brown Sues Warner Bros. For $500M Over ‘Defamatory’ Rape Claims In Documentary
Singer Chris Brown has filed a $500 million defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. and production company Ample Entertainment, accusing them of promoting false allegations of rape in the documentary Chris
Australia to Introduce Social Media Ban for Under-16s to Protect Children
Australia’s government has announced plans to introduce "world-leading" legislation aimed at banning children under the age of 16 from using social media. The proposed law, set to be presented in
Twitter is Now Showing Everyone How Many Views Your Tweets Get
Twitter announced that view counts for tweets are now visible on iOS and Android and that they’ll be coming soon to the web (I’ve already started to see them there).
CBN Approves Financial Support for Unity and Providus Banks Merger
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted financial support to facilitate the proposed merger between Unity Bank Plc and Providus Bank Limited. This crucial endorsement aims to enhance the
Amazon Accidentally Alerts Staff to Fresh Round of Layoffs
Amazon has inadvertently confirmed another wave of job cuts after an internal email referencing ongoing layoffs was mistakenly shared with employees. The draft message, written by Colleen Aubrey, a senior
Top Soccer Clubs are Using an AI-Powered App to Scout Future Stars
In a bid to revolutionize talent identification and scouting in soccer, a London-based technology company has launched an AI-powered mobile app that is gaining traction among top soccer clubs worldwide.
Microsoft Announces Another Xbox Price Hike in the US Despite Strong Revenue Growth
Microsoft has announced another round of price increases for its Xbox consoles in the United States, marking the second hike in just four months. The company attributed the move to
Apple May Be Compelled to Permit Rival App Stores in the UK
Apple could soon be required to open its iPhone ecosystem to rival app stores in the United Kingdom following a major ruling by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The
Apple Faces £3 Billion Legal Claim Over Alleged iCloud “Rip-Off” Pricing
Apple is under fire in the UK as consumer advocacy group Which? initiates a £3 billion legal claim, alleging that the tech giant has effectively locked 40 million British users
Adidas Has $500 Million Worth of Kanye West Sneakers and No Good Options
Shortly after NFL star Michael Vick was indicted in July 2007 for running a dog fighting operation, Nike suspended the release of his signature shoe line. Vick went on to
JP Morgan Plans Full Business Expansion in Nigeria
Global financial giant JP Morgan is reportedly looking to upgrade its Lagos representative office into a full-fledged business branch, marking a significant step in its African expansion strategy. According to
China Says it ‘Firmly Opposes’ a Potential Forced Sale of TikTok
China said it would “firmly oppose” any forced sale of TikTok, in its first direct response to demands by the Biden administration that the app’s Chinese owners sell their share
Trump Says Coca-Cola Will Switch to Cane Sugar in U.S. Products
Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that Coca-Cola will begin using real cane sugar in its American beverages, replacing the high-fructose corn syrup commonly used in its current
Taiwan Blocks Chinese App RedNote for One Year Amid Rising Fraud Cases
Taiwan has announced a one-year ban on access to RedNote - also known as Xiaohongshu - following a surge in online shopping scams linked to the Chinese social media platform.
The End of the Swipe: New York City Prepares to Say Goodbye to the MetroCard
For more than 30 years, the ritual has been the same. You step up to the turnstile, swipe your blue-and-yellow MetroCard, and hope you’ve nailed the perfect speed. Too fast,
Rush for Nvidia Gaming Chips Sparks Chaos in Tokyo
A Tokyo electronics store has issued an apology after a massive crowd, mostly Chinese buyers, caused chaos while attempting to purchase Nvidia's latest gaming chips. The commotion, which unfolded in
Google Unveils Agentspace: A New AI Platform to Boost Business Productivity
Google has launched Google Agentspace, a new AI-powered platform aimed at improving enterprise productivity by simplifying workflows, enhancing data access, and automating routine tasks. The tech giant unveiled Agentspace as
Elizabeth Holmes Must Report to Prison by May 30
Elizabeth Holmes has been given a deadline to report to prison by May 30, according to a judge's decision. This comes after her last-minute attempt to avoid starting her sentence
Twitch Added to Australia’s Nationwide Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Australia has expanded its upcoming under-16 social media ban to include Twitch, the Amazon-owned livestreaming platform widely used by gamers. The restriction, which takes effect on 10 December, requires platforms
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
