Tech Giants Pour Billions Into AI Race as Spending Hits Record Levels
Global technology leaders Meta, Alphabet, and Microsoft are ramping up spending on artificial intelligence (AI) as competition intensifies to dominate the rapidly expanding sector. The massive investments, revealed in fresh
Billionaire Xiao Jianhua Jailed For 13 Years in China
A Chinese-Canadian billionaire has been sentenced to 13 years in prison in China and it doesn't end there as his company has been fined more than $8bn (£6.7bn). As reported
Elon Musk Jet-Tracking Account Moves to Twitter Rival Threads
Elon Musk's persistent Twitter foe, Jack Sweeney, has migrated to Meta's competing platform, Threads, after launching an account named "elonmusksjet" last week. Sweeney gained attention for his ElonJet Twitter account,
Ford to Slash 4,000 Jobs in Europe Amid EV Market Challenges
Ford Motor Company has announced plans to cut nearly 4,000 jobs across Europe by 2027, a move representing 14% of its regional workforce. The decision comes as the automaker grapples
Marks & Spencer Website Back Online After Cyber Attack Disruption
Marks & Spencer’s website has resumed browsing functionality following a temporary shutdown that left users unable to access the platform overnight. The retailer confirmed early Thursday morning that customers can
Berkshire Hathaway Swings to a Profit, Boosted by Massive Investment Gains
Berkshire Hathaway, the multinational conglomerate led by renowned investor Warren Buffett, has reported a significant rebound in earnings during the second quarter of 2023, recovering from substantial investment losses experienced
Activision Reveals Cost and Sales Figures for Call of Duty Titles
The development costs and sales figures of several games in Activision's Call of Duty franchise have been disclosed, shedding light on the financial scale behind some of the most iconic
Lyft and Uber to Halt Operations in Minneapolis Over Minimum Wage Law
Rideshare giants Lyft and Uber are set to cease their services in Minneapolis starting May 1, following the city council's decision to override the mayor's veto and implement a new
Samsung and Google Unveil Eclipsa Audio, a New Standard for 3D Sound
Samsung and Google have introduced Eclipsa Audio, an open-source 3D audio format designed to deliver immersive sound experiences. This groundbreaking technology, set to debut later this year on select YouTube
BBC Introduces Paywall for US Visitors to Its Website
The BBC has rolled out a paid subscription model for its US-based digital audience, marking a significant shift in how the broadcaster delivers its news and feature content outside the
Meta Apologises for Auto-Translation Error That Falsely Announced Indian Politician’s Death
Meta has issued a public apology after an auto-translation error on its Instagram platform incorrectly announced the death of Siddaramaiah, the Chief Minister of Karnataka, India. The tech firm confirmed
Time is Running Out to File Claims for Facebook’s $725 Million Data Privacy Settlement
The clock is ticking for all individuals who have held a Facebook account in the United States over the past 16 years. With approximately one week left, the opportunity to
Locked Away And Tuned In: The Growing Case For Phone-Free Gigs And Classrooms
As the sun dipped over the Santa Barbara Bowl, 4,500 fans gathered to watch Sir Paul McCartney promise something rare in the modern concert experience: intimacy. What they didn’t expect
US, UK Seize $14 Billion in Bitcoin in Crackdown on Alleged Global Crypto Scam
Authorities in the United States and the United Kingdom have seized more than $14 billion worth of bitcoin in what officials describe as one of the largest financial crackdowns in
Smart Glasses And The Privacy Battle Nobody Can Ignore
A New Tech Boom With Old Privacy Questions A new generation of “smart glasses” is quietly becoming one of the fastest-growing consumer tech categories in the world. But alongside the
Former Canadian Fashion Mogul Peter Nygard Sentenced to 11 Years for Sexual Assault
Peter Nygard, the former Canadian fashion mogul, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for sexually assaulting four women. The sentence was handed down on Monday in a Toronto
Here’s Why it May be Harder to Find a Job Online
Recent data from online job platforms Indeed and LinkedIn is signalling a potential slowdown in the robust US labour market that has characterized the past few years. According to Nick
Pepsi Acknowledges CM Punk’s Tattoo Tribute in Viral Social Media Moment
CM Punk’s iconic Pepsi tattoo has long been a defining part of his image - and now, the soft drink giant is tipping its hat to the wrestling legend. Pepsi’s
iPhone Maker Foxconn to Build Electric Vehicles for Mitsubishi Motors
Foxconn, the Taiwanese tech giant best known for manufacturing Apple’s iPhones, has unveiled plans to build electric vehicles (EVs) for Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors in a new push into the
Microsoft Empowers Copilot Studio with New ‘Computer Use’ Automation Feature
Microsoft has introduced a powerful new feature to its Copilot Studio platform that allows AI agents to independently interact with websites and desktop applications - without needing traditional API access.
