Apple Delays Plan to Make Staff Return to its California HQ 3 Days a Week Indefinitely
Apple has delayed plans to bring workers back to the office three days a week as COVID cases in its home state of California surged once again. The tech company blamed
Tesla Stock Plummets Following Sharp Drop in Quarterly Profit
Tesla's stock took a significant hit on Wednesday, plummeting 12% after the company reported a dramatic drop in second-quarter profits. The electric vehicle (EV) giant faced a more than 40%
Threads vs. Twitter: 23 Things You Should Know About Musk and Zuckerberg’s Rivalry
Last year brought a series of challenges for Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, from the Facebook Papers revelations to skepticism surrounding the company's rebranding as Meta. However, an unexpected turn of
The Battery Revolution Is Here But Apple and Samsung Are Still Chasing Thinness
For more than a decade, smartphone brands have insisted that thinner is better. Slimmer silhouettes, lighter frames, and ultra-minimalist designs have dominated keynotes and marketing campaigns. But in 2025, something
Sarah Silverman Sues OpenAI and Meta Alleging Copyright Infringement
Comedian Sarah Silverman and authors Christopher Golden and Richard Kadrey have filed separate lawsuits against Meta and OpenAI, alleging that the companies used copyrighted materials from their books to train
Kroger to Shut Down 60 Stores Amid Strategic Restructuring
Kroger has announced plans to close approximately 60 of its grocery stores - about 5% of its total locations - over the next 18 months as part of a broader
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
Vinted Makes First Profit on Used Fashion
Vinted, a leading platform for second-hand clothing, has announced its inaugural profit, marking a significant milestone in the burgeoning market for pre-owned fashion. The company's shift into profitability comes as
Cyberattack Forces Asahi Breweries to Rely on Pen and Paper Amid Nationwide Shortages
Japan’s largest beer producer, Asahi Group Holdings, is grappling with widespread supply disruptions after a major cyberattack forced the company to temporarily halt production at most of its domestic factories
Walmart Recalls Apple Juice in 25 States Over Elevated Arsenic Levels
Walmart has issued a recall for nearly 10,000 cases of its Great Value brand apple juice due to the discovery of elevated levels of inorganic arsenic, a potentially harmful chemical.
Elon Musk has agreed to pay $44 billion to purchase Twitter
The board of Twitter has agreed to a $44bn (£34.5bn) takeover offer from the billionaire Elon Musk. Mr Musk, who made the shock bid less than two weeks ago, said
Nike Set to Reintroduce Iconic Air Max Plus in “Hyper Blue” Colorway
Renowned for its bold style and unmatched comfort, the Nike Air Max Plus is gearing up for a comeback with the much-anticipated "Hyper Blue" colourway. This iconic sneaker, celebrated for
YouTube to Use AI for Age Checks, Users May Need to Prove Their Age
YouTube is introducing a new artificial intelligence system that will estimate users’ ages in a bid to keep minors away from unsuitable content. The feature, which launches Wednesday for a
Report: 42% of CEOs Say AI Could Destroy Humanity in 5 to 10 Years
Many top business leaders are expressing serious concerns about the potential existential threat posed by artificial intelligence (AI) in the near future. According to survey results exclusively shared with CNN
Kobe Bryant’s Legacy Lives on as Nike Announces the Return of the Kobe Brand
The tragic passing of the legendary Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gigi, and the helicopter crew in 2020 sent shockwaves through the world. As fans mourned the loss of the basketball
US Returns Over 40 ‘Stolen’ Antiquities to Italy
In a symbolic step toward combating the illicit trade of stolen art, New York authorities returned a collection of 42 valuable antiquities, valued at nearly $3.5 million, to Italy on
Netflix and Athletic Brewing Release ‘The Witcher’-Themed Non-Alcoholic Beer
A unique collaboration has emerged between streaming giant Netflix and one of the leading nonalcoholic craft breweries in the United States, Athletic Brewing Company, resulting in a brew inspired by
PwC Chief Warns AI Could Reduce Graduate Hiring as Firm Shifts Focus to Tech Talent
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence could reduce the number of entry-level graduates hired in the coming years, PwC’s global chairman Mohamed Kande has said. Speaking at a business summit
Google Apologises Over Offensive Baftas News Alert
Google has issued an apology after a news alert linked to this year’s BAFTA ceremony included a “see more” prompt that referenced a racial slur. The notification, sent via Google
Elon Musk To Restore Blind Person’s Sight With Brain Chip This Year
Elon Musk has revealed that Neuralink, his brain-chip company, plans to implant a device designed to restore vision in blind individuals for the first time later this year. Speaking at
