Instagram Begins Shutting Down Australian Teen Accounts Ahead of Nationwide Under-16 Social Media Ban
Instagram, Facebook and Threads have begun alerting young Australian users that their accounts will soon be deactivated, as the country prepares to enforce a sweeping ban on social media use
More Burger King Locations Could Soon Look Like This
Burger King has been undertaking a brand revitalization effort in recent years, encompassing everything from logo redesign to packaging updates. The next phase in this transformation is remodelling its restaurant
How WhatsApp Generates Revenue Without Charging Users
Despite being free to use for nearly three billion people worldwide, WhatsApp employs a series of strategies to generate substantial revenue. Owned by tech giant Meta, WhatsApp primarily makes money
Apple Gains Approval for Watch Redesign to Circumvent Ban But Sacrifices Something Else
In a strategic move to counter the US court-imposed Apple Watch ban, Apple has secured approval for a redesign that eliminates the pulse oximeter function from its smartwatches. This feature,
Nike Hopes for Smoother Rollout of ‘Lost and Found’ Jordan 1
Nike looks set to re-release the Air Jordan 1 "Lost & Found." The company had earlier used its SNKRS app to poll users on their reaction to a potential restock
Levi’s Under Fire After Supplier Laid Off Hundreds of Workers
Levi's, a global brand renowned for its ethical stance, is under scrutiny following a report from an independent labour monitoring group. The report accuses Levi's of neglecting its own labour
Heinz’s New ‘Pickle Ketchup’ Hits Shelves in 2024
Heinz, the renowned ketchup brand, is set to introduce an unconventional condiment to its lineup, combining the classic taste of ketchup with the tangy essence of pickles. Named "Pickle Ketchup,"
Investing $4,000 in Nvidia a Decade Ago Could Have Made You a Millionaire Today
Nvidia (NVDA), known for its revolutionary GPUs (graphics processing units), has delivered exceptional returns over the past decade, transforming modest investments into substantial wealth. A $4,000 investment in Nvidia stock
France Moves to Suspend Shein Website as it Opens First Store in Paris
French authorities have begun steps to suspend online retail giant Shein’s platform in the country, following an investigation into the sale of childlike sex dolls on its site. The announcement
Nokia to Cut Up to 14,000 Jobs
In response to a challenging market environment, Nokia has announced a significant cost-cutting drive, including slashing up to 14,000 jobs. This restructuring initiative aims to address a "weaker" market and
Meta to Pour Hundreds of Billions into AI Data Centres Across the U.S.
Meta is preparing to spend hundreds of billions of dollars on vast artificial intelligence data centres across the United States, founder Mark Zuckerberg announced, marking one of the tech industry's
AI Chatbots Face Scrutiny Over Benchmark Testing Practices
The race to develop ever-more sophisticated artificial intelligence has seen companies like OpenAI, Google, and DeepSeek release increasingly powerful models, each claiming to push the boundaries of progress. OpenAI recently
From a £20,000 Loan to a £71m Empire: How Paige Louise Turned Dreams into a Global Beauty Brand
When Paige Louise Williams walked away from her job at a beauty counter, she had no qualifications, no business plan, and little more than a dream. What she did have
CBN to Retire 1,000 Employees, Allocates ₦50 Billion for Exit Package
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is reportedly planning to retire approximately 1,000 staff members by December 31, 2024, as part of a strategic workforce realignment. The initiative, which includes
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.
Elon Musk Takes Steps to Restore Access to X in Brazil Amid Court Pressure
In a significant development, X, formerly known as Twitter, is poised to comply with the Brazilian Supreme Court's directives to reinstate its services for the platform's 21 million users in
Elon Musk Begins Process of Rebranding Twitter as X
In a surprising move, tech mogul Elon Musk, owner of Twitter, has embarked on a radical rebranding campaign, introducing a striking change to the social media platform's logo. In an
Amazon Launches Mobile Palm-Scanning Enrollment for Amazon One
Amazon has unveiled a new feature that enables users to sign up for its palm recognition service directly from their mobile phones, marking a significant expansion of its Amazon One
China Detains iPhone Maker Workers in ‘Strange’ Case
Chinese authorities have detained four employees of Foxconn, the Taiwanese firm responsible for manufacturing iPhones, in a case that Taipei has labelled as "strange." The arrests occurred in Zhengzhou, Henan
WWE Sells Itself to UFC
World Wrestling Entertainment has been sold to Endeavor Group, the parent company of competitor UFC, to form a new publicly traded company. The newly combined company has a value of
