Netflix Password Crackdown Boosts New Subscribers to Highest Level Since Covid Began
Netflix's crackdown on password sharing in the United States is yielding positive results, as early data suggests a significant increase in new subscriber sign-ups compared to the early days of
Mike Lynch’s Estate and Former CFO Ordered to Pay Over £700m to HP Enterprise, UK Court Rules
The estate of late tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his former business partner, Sushovan Hussain, have been ordered to pay more than £700 million to Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) by
U.S. Bank Fined For Opening ‘Sham’ Accounts For Customers
The fifth-largest largest commercial bank in the US has been fined by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for illegally accessing consumer credit reports and opening accounts without their permission, as
Tesla Approved as Official Chinese Government Vehicle
For the first time, Tesla has been included in a Chinese government purchase list, as reported by state-owned media outlet Paper.cn. Tesla is the only foreign-owned electric vehicle (EV) brand
New Balance 550 Set to Drop in “Sea Salt” Colorways for Fall 2025
New Balance is bringing a clean, understated touch to its classic 550 silhouette this Fall 2025 with the upcoming “Sea Salt” pack. The release will feature two fresh iterations of
Twitter Sued by Crown Estate Over Alleged Unpaid Rent at UK HQ
Twitter is being sued by the Crown Estate over alleged unpaid rent for their London headquarters. As reported by BBC, the Estate - which oversees a property portfolio belonging to
AstraZeneca Halts £200m Cambridge Expansion Amid Growing Pressure on UK Pharma Sector
AstraZeneca has paused its planned £200 million investment to expand its Cambridge research site, dealing another setback to the UK’s pharmaceutical industry just days after US rival Merck scrapped a
Rolls Royce Says No Decisions Yet About Workforce Change After Report of Cuts
Rolls-Royce, the British engine manufacturer, has not made any decisions regarding changes to its workforce, according to a company spokesperson. The statement was in response to a report in the
Airline Meals Used to be Plentiful and Luxurious. Here’s What Happened
In an era when airline passengers once savoured gourmet meals at 30,000 feet, today's travellers are lucky to receive a pack of pretzels on short flights. The evolution of airline
Brazil Sues Chinese Carmaker BYD Over Alleged Slave-Like Labour Conditions
Brazilian authorities have filed a lawsuit against Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD and two of its contractors, accusing them of subjecting workers to conditions akin to modern-day slavery during the
McDonald’s Unveils Eco-Friendly McFlurry Makeover Amid Ongoing Sustainability Efforts
McDonald’s is continuing its push towards sustainability with new changes to its iconic McFlurry dessert, set to take effect on September 10. The fast-food giant is replacing the plastic dome-shaped
OpenAI Strikes $38 Billion Cloud Partnership with Amazon to Expand AI Computing Power
Artificial intelligence firm OpenAI has entered a $38 billion (£29 billion) cloud computing agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS), marking one of the largest technology partnerships of 2025 and a
University Student Faces Long Prison Term Over Alleged Tesla Arson Attack
A 19-year-old University of Massachusetts student, Owen McIntire, is facing serious federal charges after allegedly firebombing a Tesla dealership in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 17. Authorities say the attack
UnwindFest Set To Host Founders Rant X In Lagos
Founders Rant X, the flagship experience of UnwindFest powered by YellowLyfe, is set to hold its latest edition on May 13, 2026, in Lagos. The event, scheduled to take place
Why Stock Investors Are Suddenly So Scared
While 2023 has seen sizable profits for many investors, recent weeks have witnessed a series of market losses triggered by escalating apprehensions of economic contagion from China's slowdown, coupled with
Tech Lay-Offs: Dell to Cut Workforce
Dell is to lay off about 6,650 workers because of the decline in demand for personal computers. As reported on BBC, the job cuts are expected to affect about 5%
Pharmacists Urge Total Ban On Sachet Alcohol
Pharmacists in Nigeria have called on the Federal Government to impose a complete ban on sachet and small-volume alcoholic beverages, warning that the products pose a serious threat to public
WhatsApp Disables Over 6.8 Million Scam Accounts in Global Crackdown, Meta Reveals
WhatsApp has disabled more than 6.8 million accounts linked to scam operations in the first six months of 2025, according to a statement from its parent company, Meta. Many of
Federal Government Releases Second Batch of N5 Billion Creative Fund to Nollywood
The Federal Government has announced the disbursement of the second batch of the N5 billion Creative Fund, aimed at boosting Nigeria's creative sector. The Creative Fund, initiated in December 2023
Washington Post Plans Major Job Cuts, Scaling Back Sports and Foreign Reporting
The Washington Post has announced plans to cut roughly one-third of its workforce, a move that will significantly reduce coverage in areas including sports, local reporting and international news. The
