Google Has an Illegal Monopoly on Search, Judge Rules. Here’s What’s Next
In a landmark decision, a federal judge has determined that Google holds an illegal monopoly in the search engine market, violating U.S. antitrust laws. The ruling, issued by U.S. District
Coca-Cola Launches “Happy Tears” Flavor Targeting Gen Z with Limited Edition Release
Coca-Cola is venturing into uncharted territory with its latest addition to the Coca-Cola Creations platform: "Happy Tears," a soda flavour that combines Coca-Cola Zero Sugar with a splash of salty
Microsoft Offers Free Access to Advanced AI Model via Copilot
Microsoft is making high-end artificial intelligence more accessible by integrating OpenAI’s powerful o1 model into its Copilot assistant at no cost. This move provides Windows users with free access to
LG Launches Mosquito Repellent Air Conditioner in Nigeria
LG Electronics has introduced a groundbreaking air conditioning system to the Nigerian market, unveiling the Dual Inverter Air Conditioner with its innovative Mosquito Away feature. This marks a significant step
Berkshire Invests in Ulta Beauty, Heico as it Retreats from Apple
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has made notable moves in its investment portfolio for the second quarter, acquiring significant stakes in Ulta Beauty and aircraft parts manufacturer Heico, while significantly reducing
Tesla Recalls 1.1 Million Cars in China Over Braking Defect
Tesla is set to recall over 1.1 million cars in China due to possible safety concerns, according to a statement released by the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR). The
Jack Dorsey Reveals Whether He Would be Twitter’s CEO Again if Elon Musk Asked
Ever since he founded Twitter, Jack Dorsey remained as the company's CEO for many years until the board ousted him. He was battling against members of that board over a
Mercedes-Benz to Adopt Tesla’s EV Charging Standard in North America
Mercedes-Benz has announced that starting next year, its electric vehicle drivers will be able to use Tesla's superchargers, with plans to fully adopt Tesla's charging standard by 2025. This move
Apple Suspends AI-Generated News Summaries Following Backlash Over Fake Headlines
Apple has temporarily disabled its new artificial intelligence (AI) feature for summarizing news notifications after multiple incidents of inaccurate and misleading headlines sparked criticism from media organizations and press freedom
Nvidia to Resume AI Chip Sales to China After U.S. Government Approval
Nvidia has announced plans to restart sales of its high-performance AI chips to China, following confirmation that the U.S. government will issue the necessary export licenses. In a blog post,
Crocs Shares Nosedive as Cautious U.S. Shoppers Cut Back on Spending
Shares in Crocs tumbled by nearly 30% on Thursday, marking the brand’s worst single-day drop in almost 15 years, as the American footwear maker flagged a sharp downturn in consumer
Swish Fusion Launches Two Landmark Events to Foster Collaboration Between Western and Indigenous Markets
Swish Fusion, a premier event platform at the forefront of Africa’s media, retail, and tech markets, is set to host two game-changing events aimed at bridging the gap between Western
Hong Kong Halts Postal Services to the U.S. Amid Escalating Tariff Dispute
Hong Kong has announced the suspension of its postal services to and from the United States, in a sharp response to new tariff measures introduced by former U.S. President Donald
Temu’s Parent Company PDD Holdings Suffers Major Profit Drop Amid Tariff Pressures
Chinese e-commerce giant PDD Holdings, the parent company of discount shopping platform Temu, has reported a sharp decline in profits as trade tensions with the United States and increased competition
NDIC Begins N46.6bn Payout to Heritage Bank Depositors
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has commenced the disbursement of N46.6 billion to depositors of the now-defunct Heritage Bank whose funds exceeded the maximum insured limit of N5 million.
Tesla Proposes Record $1 Trillion Pay Package for Elon Musk Tied to Ambitious Growth Targets
Tesla has unveiled a proposed compensation plan that could see CEO Elon Musk earn shares worth over $1 trillion if he meets a series of bold performance goals over the
Starbucks Ordered to Pay $25.6 million to a Manager Who Says She Was Fired For Being White
A jury has delivered a verdict in favor of former Starbucks regional director Shannon Phillips, who filed a lawsuit against the company alleging wrongful termination based on her race as
The End of Free Netflix Password Sharing Is Coming
Netflix is ratcheting up its efforts to get freeloading viewers to pay up: Starting early next year, it will start charging accounts for password sharing, instituting a system that adds
Meta Ordered to Pay $375m in Landmark Child Safety Case
Meta Platforms has been ordered by a court in New Mexico to pay $375 million in damages after a jury found the company misled users about the safety of its
Apple Warns UK Over Proposed Tech Rules, Citing Risks to Users and Developers
Apple has issued a strong warning to the UK’s competition regulator, arguing that proposed rules to rein in the dominance of Apple and Google could harm consumers and stifle innovation.
