Elon Musk Leads $97.4 Billion Bid to Acquire OpenAI
Elon Musk is spearheading an investor group that has made a staggering $97.4 billion offer to acquire OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. If successful, the deal could dramatically alter the
Former Pfizer Employee Charged With Covid Drug Insider Trading
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against a former Pfizer employee and his friend for engaging in insider trading based on confidential information about the success
OpenAI’s Sora Video App Hits 1 Million Downloads in Under Five Days, Stirring Copyright Debate
OpenAI's latest innovation, Sora, has stormed to over one million downloads in less than five days - a milestone it reached even faster than the company’s viral chatbot, ChatGPT, did
The African Gowns Taking Over American Proms
When 18-year-old Brianna LeDoux from Florida stepped into her black, sequined gown, she didn’t just feel dressed for her high school prom - she felt transformed. “I wanted more than
Junk Fees: US Names and Shames Airlines Over Family Seating
US airlines are being called out for their family seating fees as calls grow from the Biden administration to cut back on so-called junk fees. As reported on BBC, the
China’s Luckin Coffee Enters U.S. Market, Opens First Stores in New York City
Luckin Coffee, China’s largest coffee chain and a formidable rival to Starbucks, has officially made its U.S. debut with the opening of two locations in New York City. The move
Samsung Forecasts Record Profit as AI Chip Demand Drives Earnings Surge
Samsung Electronics expects a sharp rise in quarterly earnings, forecasting a nearly 19-fold increase in operating profit as strong global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) memory chips continues to boost
Axel Springer To Acquire Telegraph Media Group In £575m Deal
European media giant Axel Springer has agreed to acquire Telegraph Media Group (TMG) for £575 million. The agreement surpasses a £500 million takeover proposal made late last year by Daily
Trump Says Apple to Source Chips From Intel as Cook Warns of Higher Device Prices
US President Donald Trump has announced that technology giant Apple will begin sourcing chips manufactured in the United States through a new arrangement with Intel, as concerns grow over rising
Trump Introduces $100,000 Annual Fee for H-1B Skilled Worker Visa Applicants
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing a $100,000 annual fee on companies sponsoring foreign workers under the H-1B visa program, a move that could significantly impact
Musk Feuds With Apple Over Twitter Advertising
Elon Musk has said Apple has halted most of its advertising on Twitter and accused the company of threatening to remove the platform from its app store. As reported by
OpenAI Secures $6.6 Billion in Funding, Valuing the AI Leader at $157 Billion
OpenAI, the tech company behind ChatGPT, has raised $6.6 billion in a new funding round, bringing its valuation to a staggering $157 billion. This puts OpenAI on par with major
Warner Bros. Discovery Faces Severe Stock Drop Amid Rapid Decline in Television Business
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is facing increasing financial pressure as its stock took a sharp 10% hit, plummeting to a new low of $6.90 following a dismal second-quarter earnings report.
Mark Zuckerberg’s Net Worth Is Down $71 Billion Putting Focus on Meta’s Woes
Mark Zuckerberg’s pivot into the metaverse has cost him dearly in the real world. Even in a rough year for just about every US tech titan, the wealth erased from
Canada Shuts Down TikTok’s Business Operations
The Canadian government has ordered the closure of TikTok's business operations in the country, citing significant national security risks. The move, announced on Wednesday, includes the shutdown of TikTok's offices
Samsung Beats Apple as the Most Repairable Phone Brand in 2022
Samsung has come out on top as the most repair-friendly smartphone brand in 2022, beating Apple by a large margin, according to a study by the Electronics Hub. The study
Samsung Workers Pause Strike Amid Battle Over AI Bonuses
A potentially damaging strike at Samsung Electronics has been temporarily suspended after the company reached a tentative pay agreement with its largest labour union just hours before industrial action was
Tesla Cuts Prices by Up to a Fifth to Boost Demand
Tesla has cut the price of some of its most popular electric cars by thousands of pounds in Europe and the US, in a bid to boost customer demand. The
Twitter Debuts a Mid-Tier Data Access Plan, to Almost Immediate Backlash
Twitter introduced a new data access tier called "Pro" in an attempt to attract startups after facing backlash for implementing a paywall for developers and researchers. However, some critics argue
Sony Plans Theatrical Re-release of Spider-Man Movies to Celebrate Columbia Pictures’ 100th Anniversary
As part of its commemoration of Columbia Pictures' 100th anniversary, Sony has announced the theatrical re-release of several iconic Spider-Man films, treating fans to a nostalgic journey through the web-slinger's
