Google’s Manifest V3 Targets Ad Blockers on YouTube with Slower Extension Updates
Google has escalated its battle against ad blockers on YouTube with a significant move that could affect Chrome users. The new policy introduced in the Manifest V3 extension platform is
Elon Musk to Participate in Twitter All-Hands Meeting
American billionaire businessman, Elon Musk is scheduled to attend a virtual all-hands meeting on June 16, 2022.At the meeting, Musk is expected to field questions from the company he’s in
Starbucks Launches Olive Oil Coffee Drinks in Italy
The world's largest coffee chain Starbucks says it is launching a line of olive oil-infused drinks in Italy. Chief executive Howard Schultz says olive oil's "unexpected, velvety, buttery flavour… enhanced
Microsoft Launches Pegasus Program For Startups, Awarding Up to $350,000 in Credits
Microsoft has announced a new incubator program, the Pegasus Program, to extend the resources available through its existing self-service platform for founders, the Startup Founders Hub. The Pegasus Program aims
Libya Sells Cheapest Petrol in Africa at N52 Per Litre as Nigeria’s Fuel Goes Above N950
Libya now boasts the lowest petrol prices in Africa, selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at just ₦52 ($0.031) per litre, according to data from Global Petrol Prices, a platform that
Price Cuts on Family Summer Activities Take Effect as Temporary VAT Reduction Begins
Families are expected to benefit from lower costs on a range of summer activities from Thursday as a temporary reduction in Value Added Tax (VAT) comes into effect for the
Larry Ellison Briefly Tops Elon Musk as World’s Richest Person
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison briefly overtook Elon Musk as the world’s richest individual on Wednesday after a dramatic surge in Oracle’s stock price pushed his net worth to $393 billion
Xbox’s Changing Strategy: Why Microsoft Might Publish More Games on PlayStation Than Sony in 2025
The gaming industry is experiencing a seismic shift, and at the centre of it is a surprising development - Microsoft, traditionally a rival to Sony, could end up publishing more
Tesla Directors Will Return $735 Million to Company to Settle Shareholder Suit
In one of the largest shareholder settlements of its kind, Tesla directors have agreed to return $735 million to the company to resolve claims of grossly overpaying themselves. According to
Bill Gates Says Intel Has “Lost Its Way” as Rivals Surge Ahead in Chip Innovation
Tech billionaire Bill Gates has expressed concern over Intel’s declining dominance in the semiconductor industry, stating that the company has fallen behind in both chip design and fabrication. In a
Meta to Cut 5% of Workforce in Performance-Based Layoffs
Meta has announced plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 5%, targeting what it describes as "low performers." The move, which could affect around 3,600 employees based on Meta's 72,000-strong
Southwest Airlines Ends Open Seating Policy, Introduces Assigned Seats and Red-Eye Flights
Southwest Airlines is making a historic shift in its seating policy, moving away from its long-standing open seating arrangement to a new assigned seating system. This change, which marks the
Battery Percentage Icon Returns on iOS 16 Beta
The long-gone battery percentage on iPhones is finally back on the latest iOS 16 Beta 5 for developers as Apple has updated the battery icon to display the exact percent
Elon Musk Relaxes Blue Check Policy on X, Facing Resistance from Users
In a surprising turn of events, Elon Musk's social media platform X has reverted to offering free blue checks to prominent users, marking a notable departure from its earlier paid
Meta’s Profit Surge Fuels Zuckerberg’s Costly AI Push
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, reported a sharp rise in profits as it ramps up spending on artificial intelligence projects. The company said revenue for
Chinese Tech Firms Turn To Hong Kong As Gateway To Global Expansion
Hong Kong is emerging as a strategic hub for mainland Chinese technology companies seeking to expand beyond domestic markets, as geopolitical tensions reshape global business dynamics. From hotel service robots
Germany to Remove Huawei, ZTE Components from 5G Network Amid Security Concerns
Germany has announced plans to phase out components from Chinese tech giants Huawei and ZTE from its 5G wireless network over the next five years, a decision likely to further
Arena Group CEO Fired Amidst Scandal Surrounding AI-Generated Sports Illustrated Articles
In the wake of the revelation that Sports Illustrated had been publishing articles allegedly authored by artificial intelligence, leading to a controversy involving fake author names and AI-created images, Ross
US Targets Gamers to Fill Air Traffic Control Jobs Amid Staffing Shortage
The Federal Aviation Administration has launched a new recruitment drive urging skilled gamers to consider careers in air traffic control, as authorities grapple with a growing workforce shortage. In a
Why UAE’s Exit From OPEC Signals A Major Shift In Global Oil Markets
The decision by the United Arab Emirates to leave OPEC marks a significant turning point for global energy markets, raising fresh questions about the group’s influence and the future of
