Elon Musk’s Neuralink Seeks Second Participant for Brain Chip Trial
Elon Musk's Neuralink is inviting applications for a second human trial participant to test its brain chip, the billionaire announced on X Friday. This call comes five months after the
Travellers Forced Out Mid-Stay as Rental Firm Sonder Declares Bankruptcy
Holidaymakers around the world have been ordered to leave their accommodation without notice after short-term rentals company Sonder abruptly filed for bankruptcy, triggering mass disruption across its global network of
CBN Fines 29 Banks ₦15 Billion Over Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Breaches
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has imposed fines totaling ₦15 billion on 29 financial institutions for breaching Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) regulations. This revelation was made
Adidas Drops Bella Hadid Campaign Amid Israeli Backlash
Adidas has withdrawn supermodel Bella Hadid from an advertising campaign for retro shoes following criticism from Israel. The German sportswear giant had chosen Hadid, who is half-Palestinian, to promote its
Twitter Prepares to Roll Out New Paid Subscription Service that Includes Blue Checkmark
Twitter has launched an updated version of its iOS app that promises to allow users to pay a monthly subscription to receive a blue checkmark on their profiles, a feature
EasyJet Draws Rival Bids in High-Stakes Takeover Battle
A bidding war has erupted over one of Europe's best-known budget airlines after EasyJet agreed in principle to a £5.7 billion takeover proposal from US investment giant Apollo Global Management,
Cyber Fraud: US Court Jails Hushpuppi For 11 Years
A United States Central District Court in California has sentenced alleged Nigerian cyber fraudster, Ramon Abbas popularly known as Hushpuppi to 11 years imprisonment for cyber fraud. As reported by
Elon Musk Jet-Tracking Account Moves to Twitter Rival Threads
Elon Musk's persistent Twitter foe, Jack Sweeney, has migrated to Meta's competing platform, Threads, after launching an account named "elonmusksjet" last week. Sweeney gained attention for his ElonJet Twitter account,
Apple Agrees to $95 Million Settlement Over Siri Privacy Allegations
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging its Siri voice assistant violated users’ privacy by recording private conversations without their consent. The preliminary settlement,
UPS Faces Heat for Delay in Equipping Delivery Vans with Air Conditioning
UPS has yet to fulfil its promise of air-conditioned delivery vans, a pledge made in last year's contract with the Teamsters union. This delay persists despite rising temperatures and increasing
Adam Back Denies Claim He is Bitcoin’s Mysterious Creator Satoshi Nakamoto
British крипто entrepreneur Adam Back has rejected claims that he is the elusive founder of Bitcoin, following a report by The New York Times suggesting he could be the person
China Moves To Ban Hidden Car Door Handles Over Safety Risks
China has announced a ban on hidden car door handles, becoming the first country to formally prohibit the design amid growing safety concerns surrounding electric vehicles (EVs). The decision follows
PlayStation CEO Reaffirms Importance of Consoles Despite Evolving Gaming Habits
Sony Interactive Entertainment President and CEO, Hideaki Nishino, has reiterated his belief that dedicated gaming consoles remain central to the gaming experience, even as the industry continues to expand across
Samsung Workers Initiate Indefinite Strike Over Pay and Leave Policies
Samsung Electronics' largest labor union in South Korea has initiated an indefinite strike, following a three-day walkout that failed to resolve ongoing disputes over pay and bonuses. The National Samsung
Rite Aid Shuts Down After 63 Years, Closing All Remaining Stores Across the U.S.
After more than six decades in operation, Rite Aid, once one of America’s largest pharmacy chains, has closed its final 89 stores, officially bringing an end to its 63-year history.
Forza Horizon 6 Reportedly Leaks Online Ahead Of Official Release
Microsoft and Playground Games are reportedly taking action against players who accessed leaked copies of Forza Horizon 6 before the game’s official launch date. The highly anticipated racing game is
Cristiano Ronaldo Tops Forbes’ Highest-Paid Athletes List for 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo continues to dominate the financial playing field, securing the top spot on Forbes' list of the world's highest-paid athletes for 2024, thanks to his lucrative contract in Saudi
Tesla Faces High-Stakes Vote on Elon Musk’s Proposed $1 Trillion Pay Package
Tesla shareholders are set for a pivotal decision as the company’s annual general meeting approaches on Thursday, with a major vote on whether chief executive Elon Musk should receive a
Air Peace Reduces Nigeria-London Airfare by N600,000
Air Peace has announced a significant reduction in ticket prices for its Nigeria-London route, slashing fares by up to N600,000 as part of its latest promotional campaign. The airline’s Head
Domino’s Tests Robot Dog for Beach Pizza Deliveries in UK
Domino’s Pizza is trialling a robot dog delivery system to bring pizzas to beachgoers in Eastbourne, UK, while also protecting the food from opportunistic seagulls. The pilot uses Boston Dynamics’
