Qantas Agrees $74m Settlement Over COVID-19 Flight Refund Dispute
Australian airline Qantas Airways has agreed to pay A$105 million (about $74 million) to settle a class action lawsuit brought by passengers who said they should have received cash refunds
Gaming Industry Eyes $100 Price Tag for GTA VI, Analyst Suggests
The gaming world is abuzz with speculation following a report from industry analyst Matthew Ball, who suggests that Grand Theft Auto VI could debut with a price tag of up
Apple Partners with Google to Power AI Upgrade for Siri
Apple has announced a multi-year partnership with Google to enhance several of its services, including a more personalised version of its voice assistant, Siri. Under the agreement, Apple will integrate
BuzzFeed Warns It May Not Be Able To Continue Operating
Digital media company BuzzFeed has raised concerns about its financial stability, warning that there is “substantial doubt” about its ability to remain in business. In its latest earnings report released
Sam Bankman-Fried Directed to Executives to Hide $8 Billion in Liabilities
Prosecutors of the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) that filed a lawsuit against former billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) have alleged that the crypto exchange's executives hid $8 billion in liabilities
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to Depart Amid Safety Crisis
Boeing announces the departure of CEO Dave Calhoun at the end of the year amidst escalating concerns regarding the company's safety practices, marking a pivotal moment in the aerospace giant's
Burger King’s Secret Weapon Against McDonald’s is the Whopper
When Burger King launched a new marketing campaign late last year with a little jingle to support the Whopper, Tom Curtis was initially skeptical. “You just can’t say ‘Whopper’ four
Amazon Tells Workers they Must Come to the Office 5 Days a Week
Amazon has announced that its corporate employees will be required to return to the office five days a week, beginning January 2, 2025, marking a significant shift from its current
SEC Charges Trump Media’s Accounting Firm with “Massive Fraud”
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) levied charges against BF Borgers, the independent accounting firm for Trump Media & Technology Group, accusing it of extensive fraud and operating what it
Diageo CEO Debra Crew Steps Down Abruptly Amid Sales Concerns
In a surprise leadership shake-up, Diageo, the global beverage giant behind Guinness, has announced the immediate departure of its chief executive, Debra Crew. The sudden exit, described as a mutual
In a New BMW Sedan, Drivers Can Change Lanes Using Just Their Eyes
BMW has unveiled the new 5-series sedan, featuring an innovative capability that allows drivers to change lanes simply by looking at the side mirrors. With the optional Highway Assistant system,
The Container Store Could be the Next Big Chain to Go Bankrupt
Once a leader in the storage and organization market, The Container Store is facing a tough road ahead. Despite a surge in popularity following its association with Marie Kondo’s "Tidying
Nigerian Government Responds to Meta’s Shutdown Threat, Insists on Legal Compliance
The Federal Government of Nigeria has responded firmly to Meta’s recent threat to shut down its services in the country, asserting that the company must comply with national laws and
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
New WhatsApp ‘Screen Share’ Update Raises Privacy Concerns: What You Need to Know
WhatsApp users have been warned about a new update that introduces a 'Screen Share' feature, allowing contacts to view the content displayed on a smartphone screen. This recent change is
Gray Zone Warfare Officially Becomes an Open-World Extraction Shooter
Gray Zone Warfare, originally described as an intense tactical FPS, has now fully embraced its identity as an open-world extraction shooter, according to its developers at MADFINGER Games. Since its
Gamification
Gamification is more manipulative, as advertising is persuasive. What makes it more sensitive most of the time is the hidden motive that the consumers are unaware of. That makes it
Microsoft President Changes Tune After Criticism of UK
Microsoft's President, Brad Smith, has adjusted his stance on the UK's business landscape, retracting comments made last year in which he labelled the country "bad for business." The shift comes
Zuckerberg Unveils Smart Glasses, Predicts End of Smartphone Era
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has outlined his vision for the future of technology, predicting that smart glasses will eventually replace smartphones as the primary way people interact with the digital
CNN Takes Legal Action Against Perplexity Over Alleged Copyright Infringement
CNN has filed a lawsuit against AI search company Perplexity AI, accusing the firm of unlawfully using and distributing its news content without authorization. The case, filed in the United
