PlayStation Marks Far Cry’s 20th Anniversary with Free Downloads, No PS Plus Required
In honour of Far Cry's illustrious 20-year history as one of gaming's premier open-world shooters, PlayStation has unveiled a special campaign offering free digital collectables to players, no PlayStation Plus
Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros Discovery’s Film and Streaming Units in Landmark $72bn Deal
Netflix has reached a $72bn (£54bn) agreement to purchase the film and streaming divisions of Warner Bros Discovery, marking one of the most consequential mergers in modern Hollywood. The streaming
Starbucks Rolls Out Nationwide Launch of Olive Oil-Infused Beverages Despite Mixed Reviews
Starbucks is set to introduce its Oleato lineup, featuring extra virgin olive oil-infused drinks, across its US and Canada locations starting Tuesday. The expansion follows a limited launch in select
Layoffs Surge in Tech: More Than 100,000 Jobs Cut in 2025 so Far
The global tech sector has seen more than 100,000 job losses in 2025, as major firms slash headcounts while redirecting resources toward artificial intelligence and other strategic shifts. Intel has
Boeing Appoints New CEO Amidst Rising Losses and Operational Challenges
Boeing has appointed Robert "Kelly" Ortberg as its new CEO, effective August 8, following a reported core operating loss of $1.4 billion in the second quarter. This loss, more than
Genetic Testing Firm 23andMe Files for Bankruptcy Amid Struggles
Genetic testing company 23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing financial difficulties and a need to restructure for a potential sale. The move comes after years of struggling
DeepSeek’s AI Breakthrough Sparks Market Shock and Tech Selloff
A startling advancement from DeepSeek, a one-year-old Chinese AI startup, has sent shockwaves through the global technology industry, causing U.S. stock markets to tumble on Monday. The company unveiled its
JPMorgan Reaches $290 Million Settlement With Jeffrey Epstein Victims
JPMorgan Chase has agreed to pay $290 million to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse victims, according to attorney David Boies representing the victims. The victims
Johnson & Johnson Must Pay $18.8 Million to California Cancer Patient in Baby Powder Suit
On Tuesday, a California jury decided that Johnson & Johnson (J&J) must pay $18.8 million to Emory Hernandez Valadez, a 24-year-old man who claimed to have developed cancer from exposure
Industry Mourns as Long-Running Gaming Magazine Game Informer Closes Suddenly
The abrupt closure of Game Informer, one of the gaming industry's most revered magazines, has left a void that many are calling a significant loss to the community. The U.S.-based
Concerns Rise Over Super Cheap Robotaxi Rides in China
In Wuhan, China, residents can travel six miles in a driverless taxi for a mere 50 cents, thanks to the rapid rise of Robotaxi services. This new transportation trend, driven
Amazon’s Ring Cancels Surveillance Partnership After Privacy Backlash
Amazon’s smart doorbell subsidiary Ring has ended a planned partnership with U.S. surveillance firm Flock Safety, following mounting criticism over privacy and surveillance concerns. The agreement, announced in October, would
LL Flooring, Formerly Lumber Liquidators, to Close After 30 Years in Business
LL Flooring, the retailer once known as Lumber Liquidators, is shutting down operations after three decades in business. The company announced its decision to liquidate after failing to secure a
Boeing Compensates Alaska Air with $160 Million After Mid-Air Incident
Boeing has reached a settlement of $160 million with Alaska Air to offset losses incurred following a harrowing mid-air blowout in January, marking a significant step in addressing the aftermath
PalmPay Rewards Wealth Wish Campaign Winner with N3 Million Grand Prize
PalmPay, one of Africa’s leading mobile financial platforms, has announced Amarachi Ujunwa Nwakire as the grand prize winner of its recently concluded Wealth Wish Campaign, awarding her a cash prize
Rolls-Royce Eyes Top Spot in UK Market with Nuclear-Powered AI Push
Rolls-Royce chief executive Tufan Erginbilgic says the company’s nuclear technology could propel it to become the most valuable business in Britain, overtaking giants such as Shell and AstraZeneca. The engineering
Australia Bans DeepSeek on Government Devices Over Security Concerns
The Australian government has officially banned the use of DeepSeek on all government devices, citing national security risks associated with the Chinese artificial intelligence startup behind the technology. In a
LIRS Moves To Debit Employers’ Accounts Over Unremitted Taxes
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has announced plans to recover outstanding tax liabilities by directing Nigerian banks to debit the accounts of defaulting employers who fail to remit
Netflix Raises Prices as Password Boost Fades
Netflix has started raising its subscription prices in several countries as the surge in growth from its password-sharing crackdown begins to ease. Over the past month, the streaming giant has
TikTok Is Introducing an Adults-Only Content Option
TiKTok is aiming to graduate along with its primary user-base. And as one step towards maturity, the platform is introducing an adults-only option for live streamers on the platform who
