Designed in US, Made in China: Why Apple is Stuck
Apple, the world’s most valuable company, has long prided itself on its sleek products designed in California. Yet, despite the iconic label proclaiming their American origins, the reality is that
iPhone Users in Europe Gain More Payment Options as Apple Opens NFC Technology
In a significant shift, Apple has agreed to open its contactless payments technology to rival providers, meaning iPhone users in Europe will no longer be restricted to using Apple Pay
Elon Musk Axes the Team Building Tesla’s EV Charging Network
In an unexpected move, Tesla has terminated its team responsible for managing the electric vehicle charging business, sparking concerns about the fate of one of the largest US charging networks,
Sony Has Now Sold 38.5 Million PlayStation 5 Consoles
Sony announced its FY2022 Q4 earnings today, revealing that it has now sold 38.4 million PlayStation 5 consoles since launch. The company sold “a record high” 6.3 million PS5 units
Coca-Cola Replaces Pepsi as Beverage Partner for Domino’s in India
Jubilant FoodWorks (JFL), the operator of Domino’s Pizza and Popeyes in India, has announced a major shift in its beverage partnership. The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
Beauty Pie LED Face Mask Advert Banned Over Misleading Anti-Wrinkle Claims
An advert promoting Beauty Pie’s LED face mask has been banned after regulators ruled that its anti-wrinkle claims were misleading and not supported by sufficient evidence. The advert claimed the
Prada Announces Limited-Edition ‘Made in India’ Kolhapuri Sandals Following Design Controversy
Italian luxury fashion house Prada has revealed plans to launch a limited-edition line of Kolhapuri-inspired sandals made in India, months after facing criticism over the use of a design closely
Microsoft, Google And xAI To Allow US Government Test AI Models Before Public Release
Major technology companies including Microsoft, Google, and xAI have agreed to provide the US government with access to unreleased artificial intelligence models for security testing before they are launched publicly.
EasyJet Suspends Pilot After Drunken Naked Stroll in Cape Verde Hotel
An EasyJet captain has been grounded and placed under investigation after allegedly wandering naked through a luxury resort in Cape Verde following a night of heavy drinking. The incident is
Interest in Electric Cars Slumps by Two Thirds as High Prices Wipe Out Savings
Interest in electric cars has slumped as electricity prices and falling petrol costs have erased the benefits of owning a plug-in. Searches for battery-powered vehicles have dropped by two thirds
adidas Unveils Sleek “White/Core Black/Gold Met” Colorway for Copa Icon
In a departure from the era dominated by the iconic Copa Mundial, adidas proudly showcases its diverse COPA lineup, now featuring the latest addition—the Copa Icon. Positioned as a lighter,
Bitcoin Hits its Highest Level in a Year
Bitcoin has reached its highest level in about a year, surpassing $31,400 per coin before retracing some gains. This surge follows Bitcoin trading above $30,000 for the first time since
Hailey Bieber Sells Rhode Skincare Brand to e.l.f. Beauty in $1 Billion Deal
Model and entrepreneur Hailey Bieber has struck a major business deal, selling her skincare brand, Rhode, to beauty giant e.l.f. Beauty in a transaction valued at up to $1 billion.
Pepsi Amplifies African Cinematic Excellence at 10th AMVCA with Nostalgic and Contemporary Beats
Pepsi, a prominent sponsor of the 10th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), once again brought its musical prowess to the forefront, seamlessly blending nostalgia with contemporary vibes at the
Adidas Has Finally Decided What to Do With its Yeezy Stock
Adidas is facing a challenge with unsold Yeezy sneakers since the German sportswear company ended its partnership with rapper Kanye West. The company could lose over $770 million if it
Elon Musk’s Twitter Finally Pulls Plug on ‘Verified’ Blue Ticks
Twitter has finally removed its “legacy” blue checks. The verification tick marks were originally established as a way for Twitter to ensure that accounts belonged to the people they claimed
Lamborghini Stays in the Fast Lane with Combustion Engines, Delays Full Shift to Electric Cars
Lamborghini’s chief executive Stephan Winkelmann has confirmed that the iconic Italian automaker will continue to produce cars with internal combustion engines for at least another decade, as demand for fully
Jack Dorsey Unveils Bitchat, a Messaging App That Works Without Internet or User Accounts
Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter and CEO of fintech company Block, has launched an experimental messaging app designed to function entirely without the internet, servers, or even user accounts. The
Adobe Unveils Plans to Make Photoshop on the Web Free to Everyone
Adobe has commenced the testing of what is has called a free-to-use version of Photoshop on the web as it plans to open up Adobe Photoshop up to everyone as
Zuckerberg Testifies Again in U.S. Antitrust Trial Over Instagram and WhatsApp Acquisitions
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg returned to the witness stand on Tuesday for a second day in a high-stakes antitrust trial in Washington, where U.S. regulators are seeking to unwind his
