Surge in Popularity of ‘Dumbphones’ as Adults and Teens Seek to Reduce Screen Time
Adults and teenagers aiming to cut back on their screen time are increasingly swapping their smartphones for simpler, "dumb" models. The ability to track daily screen time on smartphones can
Kia Recalls Over 400,000 Telluride SUVs Over Park Safety Concerns
Kia has initiated a recall of 427,407 Telluride SUVs due to a potential safety issue that could cause the vehicles to move while in park, according to a report released
Elon Musk Warns of Tough Economy, Says Tesla Not Immune
Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk has warned that the electric-vehicle maker is not immune to the global economic environment, which he said will be difficult for the next 12 months.
Who Wins When Nigeria’s Richest Man Takes on the ‘Oil Mafia’?
The commissioning of Aliko Dangote’s $20 billion (£15.5 billion) oil refinery, a state-of-the-art facility poised to revolutionise Nigeria’s downstream oil sector, stands as one of the nation’s most significant business
Netflix Debunks Exit Rumours, Reaffirms Commitment to Nigeria
Streaming giant Netflix has addressed recent speculations suggesting it plans to exit the Nigerian market due to economic challenges and regulatory pressures. Responding to the claims, Netflix dismissed the rumours,
This is How Much the iPhone 14 Pro & iPhone 14 Max Will Cost You
We know for a fact that Apple’s iPhone 14 line-up will be launched around October 31, 2022. While details of the phone's specifications and new features have been circulating on
India’s Cocoa Boom: How Squirrels and Innovation Are Reshaping a Growing Industry
For George Matthew, a doctor-turned-farmer in Kerala, a failed experiment with cocoa saplings a decade ago became the foundation for a thriving venture—thanks to some unexpected help from squirrels. Dr.
Boeing Struggles to Regain Momentum Amid Lingering Safety Concerns
Boeing continues to face challenges in attracting new orders for its commercial jets, with sales remaining stagnant amidst ongoing safety questions and production woes. In May, the aviation giant reported
Elon Musk Introduces ‘Grok,’ an AI Chatbot with Sarcasm and Rebellion”
Elon Musk, the owner of X (formerly Twitter), unveiled the arrival of "Grok," an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot with a penchant for sarcasm, akin to Musk's own sense of humor. Musk
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%
Pepsi, Coke Soda Pricing Targeted in New Federal Probe
Beverage giants Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are under preliminary investigation at the Federal Trade Commission over potential price discrimination in the soft drink market as the agency looks to revive a
Crunch Time: How Fried Chicken Took Over Britain’s High Streets
When Sumayyah Zara Sillah lifts the lid of her takeaway box in Leicester, the smell hits first - spicy, buttery, unmistakably indulgent. Inside are Nashville-style hot chicken tenders, glistening with
The Chinese AI App Sending Hollywood into a Panic
When a handful of slick, cinematic clips began circulating online, many viewers assumed they were watching trailers from upcoming blockbuster films. Instead, the videos - complete with polished visuals, sound
OpenAI Unveils Sora: AI Model Transforms Verbal Cues into Videos
OpenAI, a prominent figure in artificial intelligence, has announced the launch of Sora, a new AI model capable of generating "realistic" and "imaginative" 60-second videos from brief text prompts. According
Peacock is Getting its First-Ever Price Hike
Peacock, the popular streaming service owned by NBCUniversal, has announced its first-ever price hike, affecting both its premium and premium plus subscription tiers. New users will now have to pay
Meta Launches Standalone AI Assistant App, Expanding Challenge to OpenAI and Google
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has launched a dedicated mobile app for its Meta AI assistant, marking a bold step in its ongoing push to compete with artificial
Jack Daniel’s Maker Criticizes Canada’s Liquor Ban as Worse Than Tariffs
The CEO of Brown-Forman, the parent company of Jack Daniel’s whiskey, has condemned Canada’s decision to remove American-made spirits from store shelves, calling it a “disproportionate” response to newly imposed
BYD Unveils 1,300 Horsepower Electric Supercar to Challenge Lamborghini and Ferrari
BYD, the Chinese automaker recently crowned as the world's leading electric vehicle seller, has launched its latest innovation in the automotive market: the all-electric Yangwang U9 supercar. With nearly 1,300
YouTube Closes Ad-Blocker Loophole in Latest Crackdown on Extensions
YouTube has intensified its efforts to block ad blockers by shutting down a key loophole that previously allowed certain browsers and extensions - most notably on Firefox - to bypass
Over 2,000 Jobs on the Line as Ocado to Shut Hatfield Facility
Ocado is set to shut one of its biggest customer fulfilment centres, putting at risk the jobs of some 2,300 staff who work there. The online retailer said its Hatfield
