Netflix is Testing a New OpenAI-Powered Search
Netflix has begun testing a new search feature powered by OpenAI technology, aiming to give subscribers a more intuitive and personalised way to find content on the platform. According to
$100 Million Settlement Reached for Baltimore Bridge Collapse in Fatal Ship Collision
The US government has secured a $100 million settlement from the owners of the container ship Dali after a tragic collision with Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge led to the
Flutterwave’s Send App Unveils 2025 Remittance Postcards
Send App by Flutterwave has launched a new campaign designed to highlight the personal stories behind cross-border money transfers, introducing a year-in-review feature called Send App Postcards. The initiative turns
Huawei Unveils HarmonyOS-Powered Mate 70 in Bold Move to Break Free from Android
Huawei has launched its latest flagship smartphone, the Mate 70, marking a significant milestone in its post-Android evolution. The device runs on HarmonyOS Next, a completely self-developed operating system that
Pepsi Bottling Facility Fined $15K for Serious Workplace Safety Violations
Following inspections by the Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration (IOSHA), a Pepsi bottling facility in Indianapolis has been fined $15,600 for seven serious workplace safety violations. The violations, cited
Gamification
Gamification is more manipulative, as advertising is persuasive. What makes it more sensitive most of the time is the hidden motive that the consumers are unaware of. That makes it
McDonald’s Japan Delays Toy Giveaway After Pokémon Promotion Sparks Backlash
McDonald’s Japan has postponed its upcoming “Happy Set” toy campaign following criticism that a recent Pokémon-themed giveaway triggered widespread food waste and profiteering. The fast-food chain announced on Thursday that
Beauty Giant Avon Faces Criticism Over Business Continuation in Russia
Avon, the renowned beauty company, is facing scrutiny for maintaining business operations in Russia despite the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The BBC investigation has revealed that Avon is actively recruiting
Volvo’s Next Electric Vehicle is a Small SUV Called the EX30
Volvo’s new, next-generation electric vehicle, the luxuriously appointed, three-row EX90 SUV, isn’t even out yet, but the Swedish company is already talking about the follow-up. The Volvo EX30 will be
Netflix Sees Surge in Sign-Ups Amid Password Crackdown
Netflix experienced a significant surge in new subscriptions at the end of last year, driven by the company's efforts to crack down on password-sharing. The streaming giant added over 13.1
Pepsi Renews With Wisconsin Athletics While Increasing NIL Commitment To Wisconsin Athletes
Pepsi-Cola of Madison has renewed its sponsorship with Wisconsin Athletics as an Official Partner of the Wisconsin Badgers through the 2028-29 season. While pouring rights contracts are commonplace in college
AT&T Stock Hits Lowest Level Since 1993 Amid Lead Cable Controversy
On Tuesday, AT&T's stock fell to its lowest level since 1993, continuing its downward trend after a report revealed that several of the country's largest network providers, including Verizon and
Rite Aid Sells Pharmacy Assets of Over 1,000 Stores to Competitors Amid Bankruptcy Struggles
Rite Aid has announced the sale of pharmacy assets from more than 1,000 of its stores to major rivals, including CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, Kroger, and Albertsons, as part of its
US Government Sues to Break Up Ticketmaster and Live Nation in Historic Monopoly Case
In a landmark antitrust lawsuit, the US government, along with numerous states, has taken legal action against Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, alleging that it has monopolized the
Tinubu Promises to Support Google’s Plan to Create One Million Digital Jobs in Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has expressed the Federal Government's readiness to collaborate with global tech giant Google Incorporated in its endeavour to generate one million digital jobs in Nigeria. The president
Elon Musk Risks Being Forced to Pay Twitter Billions of Dollars by Delaware Judge
American billionaire and businessman, Elon Musk's chances of winning the lawsuit filed against him by Twitter appears to have taken a precarious position with the appointment of the judge in
Uber is Joining the S&P 500, Signaling Significant Market Milestone
Ride-hailing giant Uber is set to make waves on Wall Street as it joins the prestigious S&P 500, reaching a new 52-week high last week in anticipation of its debut
India’s Cheaper Weight-Loss Drugs Could Transform Global Obesity Treatment
India is on the verge of a major shift in the fight against obesity, as the patent for semaglutide - the key ingredient behind blockbuster drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy
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,
Virgin Galactic to Launch First Tourism Mission After Decades of Promises
Virgin Galactic, the pioneering space tourism venture established by British magnate Richard Branson, is poised to make history by sending its first group of space tourists on a voyage to
