Universal Music Group Receives $64bn Takeover Bid From Pershing Square
Universal Music Group, one of the world’s largest music companies, has confirmed it is reviewing a multibillion-dollar takeover proposal from Pershing Square, the US-based investment firm led by billionaire Bill
Jordan Brand Unveils Exquisite Diamond-Studded Air Jordan 4 “First Class” Exclusively for WNBA Athletes
As 2023 officially comes to a close, Jordan Brand has revealed a spectacular project to celebrate its connection with the WNBA. The latest creation, the Air Jordan 4 "First Class,"
Thailand Eases Longstanding Afternoon Alcohol Ban in Bid to Attract Tourists
Thailand has suspended its long-running prohibition on afternoon alcohol sales as part of a six-month experiment aimed at reviving tourism and stimulating the economy. Under the temporary measure, licensed stores,
US Judge Dismisses X’s Advertising Boycott Lawsuit
A US federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by X Corp, owned by Elon Musk, which accused major advertisers of coordinating a boycott against the platform. The case, brought
Twitter’s Bird Statue Sells for $100,000 at Auction
An auction for hundreds of items at Twitter's San Francisco HQ has just ended. A statue of the platform's famous bird logo has claimed the most expensive item sold, coming
Disney and Warner Bros to Introduce Streaming Service Bundle
In a strategic move to stay competitive in the streaming market, Walt Disney and Warner Bros Discovery have announced plans to offer a bundled package of their streaming services, including
Snoop Dogg Coming to Instagram and Facebook as AI Chatbot
Snoop Dogg, the iconic rapper and entrepreneur, is once again making waves in the metaverse as he joins a growing list of celebrities, including Charlie D’Amelio, Tom Brady, and Paris
TikTok Stays In America – But What Changes For The People Who Use It?
For months, TikTok’s 200 million users in the United States lived under a cloud of uncertainty. Would the app be banned? Sold? Broken into something unrecognisable? Now, with a new
Nigerian Breweries Appoints Nkechi Runsewe As Human Resources Director
Nigerian Breweries Plc has announced the appointment of Nkechi Runsewe as its new Human Resources Director, effective August 1, 2026. Runsewe succeeds Grace Omo-Lamai, who is set to retire on
Adidas Says Dropping Kanye West Could Cost it More Than $1 Billion in Sales
Adidas’ breakup with Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is a pricey one. As reported on CNN, the company warned Thursday that it’s expected to lose $1.3 billion (1.2 billion
Lenovo Set to Unveil Groundbreaking ThinkBook Laptop with Transparent Display
Lenovo is poised to introduce a revolutionary ThinkBook laptop featuring a transparent display, potentially reshaping conventional laptop design paradigms. The innovative concept, rumoured to debut at Mobile World Congress later
UK’s Wealthiest Family Sentenced for Exploiting Domestic Workers
Four members of the UK's richest family have been sentenced to prison for exploiting staff brought over from India to work at their villa in Geneva. Prakash and Kamal Hinduja,
Snapchat Users Freak Out Over AI Bot That Had a Mind of Its Own
Snapchat users were recently taken aback when the platform's artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot experienced a glitch, posting a live update to its profile and ceasing to respond to messages. The
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
UK and EU Airports Reimpose 100ml Liquid Rule Due to Technical Issues with Security Scanners
Air travellers across the UK and the European Union, who were looking forward to more relaxed liquid restrictions, will need to keep their mini toiletries and small containers for a
Nintendo Enforces DMCA, Forces Removal of Mario Content from Garry’s Mod
In a significant move impacting the Garry's Mod community, Nintendo has wielded Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) notices to remove all Mario-related content from the platform, stirring controversy and speculation
ANZ Bank Apologises After Staff Learn of Job Cuts Through Mistaken Email
ANZ, one of Australia’s largest banks, has apologised to employees after some staff were mistakenly informed they had lost their jobs through an automated email. The message, which instructed recipients
Canada Imposes 15% Levy on Streaming Platforms to Boost Local Content
The Canadian government is moving ahead with stricter regulations for streaming platforms, introducing a new 15 percent levy aimed at supporting local film, television and digital productions. The policy is
TikTok Pulls Huda Beauty CEO’s Video Over Anti-Israel Conspiracy Claims
TikTok has taken down a video posted by beauty mogul Huda Kattan, founder of the global cosmetics brand Huda Beauty, after she made a series of conspiracy-laden claims about Israel.
Gaming Peripheral Market Set to Reach $17.52 Billion by 2033, Driven by Competitive Gaming and Technological Advancements
The global gaming peripheral market, valued at $6.74 billion in 2024, is expected to experience significant growth, reaching $17.52 billion by 2033. This surge, reflecting a compound annual growth rate
