Google Ordered to Pay $425M in Major Privacy Breach Case

Google Ordered to Pay $425M in Major Privacy Breach Case

Google has been ordered to pay $425 million (£316.3 million) in damages after a U.S. federal court ruled that the tech giant violated users' privacy by collecting data even after

Ford Temporarily Lays Off 700 Workers at F-150 Lightning Plant

Ford Temporarily Lays Off 700 Workers at F-150 Lightning Plant

In a surprising development, Ford is temporarily laying off approximately 700 workers responsible for assembling the F-150 Lightning, the electric variant of its highly popular pickup truck. Unlike some recent

GTA 5 Actor Ned Luke Denounces Unauthorized AI Chatbot Using His Voice

GTA 5 Actor Ned Luke Denounces Unauthorized AI Chatbot Using His Voice

In a recent outcry against the controversial use of AI-generated voices, Ned Luke, renowned for his portrayal of Michael De Santa in GTA 5, has expressed strong disapproval towards a

BBC Tells Presenter His ‘Little Barbie’ Comment to Female Cricketer is ‘Not Appropriate’

BBC Tells Presenter His ‘Little Barbie’ Comment to Female Cricketer is ‘Not Appropriate’

A BBC presenter has faced backlash from the corporation after making a comment deemed "not appropriate" during a match interview with a female Australian cricketer. Chris Hughes, a presenter for

ChatGPT Set To Introduce Adverts For Some Users

ChatGPT Set To Introduce Adverts For Some Users

OpenAI has announced plans to begin displaying adverts on ChatGPT for certain users, marking a major shift in how the popular AI tool is monetised. The trial phase will initially

MTN Nigeria Suspends Borrowing Services Over New Regulatory Requirements

MTN Nigeria Suspends Borrowing Services Over New Regulatory Requirements

MTN Nigeria has explained that its recent suspension of airtime and data borrowing services is linked to new regulatory directives introduced by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).

Ubisoft Scales Back ‘Assassin’s Creed Hexe’ Team Ahead Of Planned 2027 Release

Ubisoft Scales Back ‘Assassin’s Creed Hexe’ Team Ahead Of Planned 2027 Release

French gaming company Ubisoft has reassigned about 50 developers from the upcoming title Assassin’s Creed Hexe, as part of broader changes within the franchise’s development structure. The move comes shortly

Google Parent Alphabet Announces £5bn UK AI Investment

Google Parent Alphabet Announces £5bn UK AI Investment

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has unveiled a £5 billion ($6.8 billion) investment in the United Kingdom’s artificial intelligence sector, marking one of the largest technology commitments by a

CBN Denies Reports of New N5,000 and N10,000 Banknotes

CBN Denies Reports of New N5,000 and N10,000 Banknotes

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed reports claiming it has introduced new N5,000 and N10,000 banknotes, labeling them as false. In a statement shared on its official Instagram

Police Ban PoS Transactions Inside FCID Annex Lagos

Police Ban PoS Transactions Inside FCID Annex Lagos

The Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Lagos has banned Point of Sale (PoS) transactions within its premises as part of measures aimed at strengthening professionalism and security standards.

Meta Addresses Software Issue Affecting Quest Headsets

Meta Addresses Software Issue Affecting Quest Headsets

Meta has acknowledged a “software update issue” that has been causing some Quest 2, Quest 3, and Quest 3S headsets to become unresponsive, a problem that has persisted for weeks.

Upset PLT Customers Banned Over Too Many Returns

Upset PLT Customers Banned Over Too Many Returns

PrettyLittleThing (PLT), a well-known fast-fashion brand, is facing significant backlash after deactivating customer accounts for frequent returns. This move, which came to light through emails sent to affected shoppers, has

World’s Tallest Wooden Tower to be Built in Australia

World’s Tallest Wooden Tower to be Built in Australia

Western Australia is on track to potentially host the world's tallest wooden building, as authorities in Perth have given approval for a 191.2-meter-tall (627-foot) "hybrid" tower constructed using mass timber.

An Author Says AI is ‘Writing’ Unauthorized Books Being Sold Under Her Name on Amazon

An Author Says AI is ‘Writing’ Unauthorized Books Being Sold Under Her Name on Amazon

A startling revelation has come to light as author Jane Friedman has uncovered that books purportedly authored by her were being sold on Amazon, even though she had no involvement

Estée Lauder in Merger Talks With Puig to Form $40bn Beauty Giant

Estée Lauder in Merger Talks With Puig to Form $40bn Beauty Giant

Estée Lauder Companies is in discussions over a potential merger with Spanish fragrance and fashion group Puig, in a move that could reshape the global beauty industry. If completed, the

Jack Ma Loses More Than Half of His Wealth After Criticizing Chinese Regulators

Jack Ma Loses More Than Half of His Wealth After Criticizing Chinese Regulators

Jack Ma, once Asia's richest person, has seen his fortune decrease significantly over the past three years, with his net worth estimated to be less than half of its peak

Airbnb Pushes for Renters to Join Host Ranks, Advocating for Inclusive Short-Term Rental Rules

Airbnb Pushes for Renters to Join Host Ranks, Advocating for Inclusive Short-Term Rental Rules

In a bid to broaden its host base, Airbnb is advocating for more renters to have the opportunity to share their space on its platform, not just homeowners. The initiative,

Activist Hackers Leak Disney’s Internal Slack Messages Over AI Concerns

Activist Hackers Leak Disney’s Internal Slack Messages Over AI Concerns

An activist hacking group, Nullbulge, has claimed responsibility for leaking around 1.2 terabytes of Disney's internal Slack messages, including details on unreleased projects, raw images, computer codes, and some logins.

Oracle and Microsoft in Talks to Acquire TikTok, ByteDance May Retain Minority Stake

Oracle and Microsoft in Talks to Acquire TikTok, ByteDance May Retain Minority Stake

Negotiations are underway involving Oracle, Microsoft, and TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, as efforts continue to address national security concerns while preserving TikTok's U.S. operations. Sources close to the discussions revealed

Ultimum Limited to Commission New Beverage Plant in Aba

Ultimum Limited to Commission New Beverage Plant in Aba

Ultimum Limited is set to commission a new beverage manufacturing facility in Aba, Abia State, marking a major step in its expansion within Nigeria’s fast-moving consumer goods sector. The state-of-the-art

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