Meet Apollo, a Robot Designed to Do Jobs Humans Don’t Want
The realm of science fiction is inching closer to reality as Apptronik, an Austin-based robotics startup, introduces Apollo, its latest humanoid robot. With a vision to revolutionize various industries, Apptronik
Japanese Brewer Asahi Suffers Cyber-Attack Disrupting Domestic Operations
Japanese drinks giant Asahi has disclosed that a cyber-attack has forced a systems shutdown, halting parts of its order processing, shipping, and customer service operations in its home market. The
Phil Spencer Confirms Plans to Expand Xbox Games to Multiple Platforms
Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox, has confirmed that more Xbox-exclusive games will soon become available on other platforms, including rival consoles like the PlayStation 5. The announcement came during
Target Recalls Nearly 5 Million Candles After Reports of Cuts and Severe Burns
Target is issuing a recall for approximately 5 million Threshold-brand candles in glass jars due to a risk of the glass breaking or cracking while in use, posing laceration and
OpenAI’s TBPN Deal Signals Strategic Push Into Media Influence
OpenAI’s recent acquisition of online talk show TBPN is being interpreted by analysts as more than a content purchase, with many viewing it as a calculated move to shape conversations
Tax Reform Bills: FIRS Now Nigeria Revenue Service
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed four significant tax reform bills into law, officially renaming the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) as the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS). The newly enacted
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
China Fines PwC $62 Million and Suspends Operations Over Role in Evergrande Collapse
Chinese regulators have imposed a record fine of 441 million yuan ($62 million) and a six-month business suspension on PwC's auditing arm in mainland China for its role in the
PepsiCo Moves to Cut Snack Prices After Shoppers Push Back on Costs
PepsiCo has announced plans to reduce the prices of several of its best-known snack brands, including Doritos, Lay’s and Cheetos, in response to growing consumer frustration over rising food costs.
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
Elon Musk Changes His decision Over the Blue tick: He’s Giving the Verification Badge to Twitter Users With Over One Million Followers
Since Elon Musk bought Twitter last year, he has not stopped making decisions that have generated controversy and the South African tycoon has implemented many changes that are causing a
Tesla Considers Door Handle Redesign After Reports of Passengers Trapped in Burning Cars
Tesla is exploring a redesign of its car door mechanisms following multiple incidents where passengers were reportedly trapped inside vehicles during emergencies, including fires, due to rescuers being unable to
Elon Musk Backtracks on Blue Checkmark Policy Amid Platform Decline
In a significant reversal, Elon Musk, the CEO of X, has abandoned his contentious blue checkmark subscription model, reinstating the coveted verification badges for prominent users on the platform. The
Instagram Begins Shutting Down Australian Teen Accounts Ahead of Nationwide Under-16 Social Media Ban
Instagram, Facebook and Threads have begun alerting young Australian users that their accounts will soon be deactivated, as the country prepares to enforce a sweeping ban on social media use
Boeing Finalizes Plea Deal with DOJ Over 737 Max Scandals
The U.S. Department of Justice has finalized a plea agreement with Boeing, marking a significant development in the company's ongoing legal troubles. Under the terms of the deal, Boeing will
Redbox Owner Chicken Soup for the Soul Files for Bankruptcy
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (CSSE), the parent company of Redbox, has filed for bankruptcy following prolonged financial difficulties. The company, known for its iconic red DVD rental kiosks,
YouTube Creators Added £2.2bn to UK Economy in 2024, Report Finds
YouTube content creators generated £2.2 billion for the UK economy last year and supported 45,000 jobs, according to a new report by Oxford Economics. The findings were released alongside the
China Says it ‘Firmly Opposes’ a Potential Forced Sale of TikTok
China said it would “firmly oppose” any forced sale of TikTok, in its first direct response to demands by the Biden administration that the app’s Chinese owners sell their share
TikTok owner ByteDance is Retreating From Gaming and Laying Off Hundreds
ByteDance, the Chinese tech giant renowned for its ownership of TikTok, is making a strategic shift away from the gaming industry, resulting in a significant reduction of its workforce. The
US Court Backs adidas in Investor Appeal Over Kanye West Partnership Fallout
A US appeals court has ruled in favour of adidas, rejecting a claim by investors who accused the company of concealing Kanye West’s misconduct before their high-profile partnership collapsed in
