Snapchat to Let Parents Decide Whether Their Teens Can Use the App’s AI Chatbot
Snapchat has introduced a new feature allowing parents to decide whether their teenagers can engage with the app's "My AI" chatbot, addressing concerns about the tool's safety for young users.
Microsoft Surpasses $3 Trillion Valuation, Riding High on AI Enthusiasm
In a historic moment on Wednesday, Microsoft became the second company ever to reach a staggering valuation of over $3 trillion, propelled by the ongoing artificial intelligence boom that propelled
Frida Kahlo Self-Portrait Sets New Record With $54.7m Sale
A rare Frida Kahlo self-portrait has sold for $54.7 million (£41.8 million), setting a new global auction record for an artwork by a woman. The painting, created in the 1940s
BYD Contractor Refutes Brazilian Authorities’ Allegations of Worker Abuse
Jinjiang Group, a contractor for Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD, has denied allegations by Brazilian authorities that its workers were subjected to "slavery-like conditions" at a construction site in Bahia
Elon Musk Introduces ‘Grok,’ an AI Chatbot with Sarcasm and Rebellion”
Elon Musk, the owner of X (formerly Twitter), unveiled the arrival of "Grok," an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot with a penchant for sarcasm, akin to Musk's own sense of humor. Musk
Reebok and Whim Golf Debut Exclusive Classic Leather Sneaker
Reebok has partnered with luxury golf apparel brand Whim Golf to launch a new iteration of the Classic Leather sneaker, marking the latest development in their collaboration. The Whim Golf
WeightWatchers Files for Bankruptcy
WW International, formerly known as WeightWatchers, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as the 62-year-old weight management company struggles to adapt to the modern landscape of weight loss and wellness.
John Lewis Losses Soar to £88m Amid Rising Costs and Weak Consumer Confidence
The John Lewis Partnership has reported a sharp rise in half-year losses, nearly tripling to £88 million as the company battles soaring costs and sluggish consumer spending. The employee-owned group,
Decades After Severing Potential $40,000,000 Reebok Ties, Shaquille O’Neal Ordered 1000 Pairs of Size 22 Shoes
Shaquille O'Neal, a towering presence in the NBA, struggled to find shoes that fit his size 22 feet until Reebok and their Shaq Attaq line came along. After seven years,
Sylvanian Families Sues Viral TikTok Creator Over Adult-Themed Parody Skits
Japanese toy company Epoch Co. Ltd, the makers of Sylvanian Families, has filed a lawsuit in the United States against Irish TikTok creator Thea Von Engelbrechten, accusing her of copyright
Why Walmart is Closing Half its Stores in Chicago
Walmart plans to close half its stores in Chicago, a reversal of the retail giant’s high-profile commitment in 2020 to expand in the city as part of its corporate racial
FDIC Chair Martin Gruenberg to Resign Amid Scathing Workplace Investigation
FDIC Chair Martin Gruenberg announced his resignation following an independent investigation that exposed widespread sexual harassment, discrimination, and bullying within the agency responsible for regulating the banking sector. "In light
Instagram Introduces New Features to Combat Sextortion Scams
Instagram has rolled out new safety features designed to curb sextortion, a rising form of online exploitation where scammers trick users, often teens, into sharing intimate images before blackmailing them.
Meet Apollo, a Robot Designed to Do Jobs Humans Don’t Want
The realm of science fiction is inching closer to reality as Apptronik, an Austin-based robotics startup, introduces Apollo, its latest humanoid robot. With a vision to revolutionize various industries, Apptronik
Toyota Q1 Profit Tumbles as Supply Constraints, Costs Bite
Toyota Motor Corp's profit slumped a worse-than-expected 42% in its first quarter as the Japanese automaker was squeezed between supply constraints and rising costs. As reported by Reuters, operating profit
Tesla Shares Drop Following Unveiling of Cybercab Robotaxi
Tesla's long-anticipated Cybercab, a fully autonomous robotaxi, was officially unveiled by CEO Elon Musk at Warner Bros Studios in Burbank, California. The futuristic vehicle, which lacks pedals and a steering
Disney Programming Returns to YouTube TV After New Multi-Year Agreement
Disney and YouTube TV have reached a new multi-year carriage agreement, bringing an end to a two-week blackout that coincided with a major election night and left millions of subscribers
Hard Rock International Celebrates Partner and Soccer Legend Lionel Messi’s Historic Win with Free Champion’s Edition Messi Burgers
Hard Rock International joins fans around the globe in celebration of the world-renowned soccer legend, Lionel Messi, and his first global quadrennial tournament win. As part of an ongoing partnership
Kim Kardashian Adds Private Equity Firm to Her Portfolio
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has launched her own private equity firm, co-founded with a former partner at investment firm the Carlyle Group. SKKY Partners, will focus on investing in
12 Well-Known Companies That Declared Bankruptcy in 2024
The year 2024 proved challenging for several iconic brands, as inflation, shifting consumer trends, and operational hurdles led to a wave of high-profile bankruptcies. From retailers to airlines, many companies
