PepsiCo Announces $216 Million Investment in Long-term Partnerships
PepsiCo has announced a $216 million multi-year investment in long-term, strategic partnership agreements with three of the most well-respected farmer-facing organizations – Practical Farmers of Iowa (PFI), Soil and Water
Germany Risks Falling Back into Recession as Car Industry Sputters
Europe's largest economy, Germany, experienced a significant decline in industrial production in June, with a sharp 1.5% drop compared to the previous month. The slump was primarily driven by a
Adobe Offers Payment for Original Video Content to Train AI
Adobe, the software giant, is venturing into artificial intelligence with a text-to-video generator akin to OpenAI's recent innovation. Documents obtained by Bloomberg reveal Adobe's initiative to compensate artists and photographers
Ajax Unveils Special 125th Anniversary Kit Inspired by Club’s Historic Look
Dutch football giants Ajax have unveiled a special edition anniversary kit in collaboration with adidas to mark the club’s 125th anniversary. The design pays homage to Ajax’s first-ever white-red-white kit,
Betfred Warns of Possible Nationwide Shop Closures if Gambling Tax Is Increased
UK bookmaker Betfred has warned that all 1,287 of its High Street shops could shut down if Chancellor Rachel Reeves raises taxes on gambling firms. Fred Done, the company’s co-founder
Former BBC Anchor Huw Edwards Receives Suspended Sentence for Child Pornography
Former BBC news presenter Huw Edwards has been sentenced to a six-month suspended prison term for possessing indecent images of children. The 60-year-old journalist, who was once the BBC's highest-paid
Google Alters AI Ethics Policy, Opens Door to Military Applications
Google has quietly removed a key restriction from its AI principles, signalling a shift in its stance on the use of artificial intelligence for potentially harmful applications, including military weaponry.
An Author Says AI is ‘Writing’ Unauthorized Books Being Sold Under Her Name on Amazon
A startling revelation has come to light as author Jane Friedman has uncovered that books purportedly authored by her were being sold on Amazon, even though she had no involvement
UK to Introduce Mandatory Digital ID to Curb Illegal Migration
The UK government has announced plans to introduce a mandatory digital ID system for anyone seeking to work in the country, as part of its strategy to tackle illegal migration
Canada Raises Proof of Funds for International Students, Nigerians Affected
In a recent development, the Canadian government has decided to increase the proof of funds required for international students, including Nigerians, seeking study permits. The adjustment will see the proof
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
OpenAI Countersues Elon Musk, Accuses Him of Attempting to Undermine Company for Personal Gain
OpenAI has filed a countersuit against Elon Musk, alleging the tech billionaire has deliberately attempted to sabotage the company in order to gain control over its advanced artificial intelligence technology.
Disney Prevails Over Activist Shareholders in Victory for CEO Bob Iger
In a significant win for Disney and CEO Bob Iger, the entertainment giant emerged victorious in a hard-fought proxy battle against activist investors aiming to secure seats on the company's
YouTube Introduces Handles Like Other Social Media, Plans to Launch in November
YouTube, an American online video-sharing and social media platform will be introducing handles for members of its community by 14 November 2022. For a long time, most popular social media
EU Threatens TikTok with Fines and Suspension Over TikTok Lite’s Addictive Features
European Union officials are issuing stern warnings to TikTok, threatening the social media platform with substantial fines and the suspension of certain features of its new spinoff app, TikTok Lite,
Dangote Refinery Raises Alarm Over Alleged Sale of Substandard Fuel by Nearby Company
Dangote Refinery has raised concerns over a nearby facility allegedly involved in the blending and sale of substandard petroleum products in Nigeria. The company claims that an international trading firm
JD Power Quality Survey: Alfa Romeo Takes Top Spot
Alfa Romeo's surprising top-ranking in JD Power's Initial Quality report, released last week, challenges its reputation for excitement over trouble-free ownership, indicating a larger turnaround among multiple auto brands, including
Tesla Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Privacy Intrusion
A California Tesla owner on Friday sued the electric carmaker in a prospective class action lawsuit accusing it of violating the privacy of customers. The lawsuit in the U.S. District
Your iPhone Will Soon be Able to Replicate Your Voice After 15 Minutes of Training
Apple has recently announced a range of new accessibility tools for their iPhone and iPad, with one notable feature being the ability to replicate a user's voice for phone calls
Elon Musk Returns Twitter Bird Logo, Removes ‘W’ From Company Name At Headquarters To Read ‘Titter’
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of popular microblogging company Twitter, Elon Musk, has changed the company’s logo from “doge” meme back to its former classic blue bird logo. The company
