Taiwan Blocks Chinese App RedNote for One Year Amid Rising Fraud Cases
Taiwan has announced a one-year ban on access to RedNote - also known as Xiaohongshu - following a surge in online shopping scams linked to the Chinese social media platform.
Saudi Arabia Plans Dragon Ball Theme Park, Draws Mixed Reactions
Saudi Arabia has announced plans to construct a theme park inspired by the iconic Japanese anime series Dragon Ball, triggering a wave of excitement and criticism among fans worldwide. The
Auto Magnate, Lanre Shittu, is Dead
A popular auto dealer and Chairman of Lanre Shittu Group, Alhaji Rasaq Olanrewaju Shittu, is dead. Alhaji Shittu’s death was confirmed by his son, and Executive Director of the Group,
Samsung Launches New Galaxy S23 Smartphone Lineup With Improved Camera, Gaming Capabilities
Samsung has launched its latest lineup of flagship Galaxy smartphones, touting a better camera and enhanced gaming features as the South Korean tech giant tries to tempt people to upgrade
Steam to End Support for 32-Bit Windows as Platform Shifts Fully to 64-Bit
Valve has announced plans to discontinue support for 32-bit versions of Windows on Steam, marking a full transition of the platform to a 64-bit architecture. The company has begun rolling
Call of Duty Mobile Marks 5th Anniversary with Over 1 Billion Downloads
Call of Duty Mobile is celebrating a major milestone as it marks its fifth anniversary with over one billion downloads. Since its debut in 2019, the mobile version of the
Dollar Tree Considers Selling Family Dollar After Struggling Merger
Dollar Tree announced on Wednesday that it is considering selling or spinning off its Family Dollar chain, nearly a decade after acquiring the brand in a merger that has faced
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, Samsung’s Lee, and Hyundai’s Chung Treat Seoul Diners to Free Chicken and Beer
Diners at a popular fried chicken restaurant in Seoul were in for an unexpected treat when three of the world’s most influential tech leaders - Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Samsung
Tesla Unlikely to Manufacture Cars in India, Says Minister
Tesla appears to have dropped plans to set up manufacturing operations in India, according to the country’s Minister for Heavy Industries, HD Kumaraswamy. Speaking on Monday as the Indian government
SpaceX Seeks Approval To Deploy Up To One Million Satellites For AI Computing
Elon Musk’s aerospace company, SpaceX, has submitted an application to deploy as many as one million satellites into Earth’s orbit, a move it says is aimed at meeting the rapidly
Early Version of Mickey Mouse Enters Public Domain as Copyright Expires
As of January 1, 2024, a historic moment has unfolded in the world of entertainment, as an early version of Mickey Mouse, featured in Walt Disney's 1928 short film "Steamboat
POCO to Launch Two New Smartphones in Nigeria: C71 and X7 Pro Set to Expand Market Options
POCO, the fast-growing sub-brand of Xiaomi, is gearing up to introduce two new smartphones to the Nigerian market - POCO C71 and POCO X7 Pro - expanding its reach across
Nike Unveils Official Images of Air Jordan 5 “Fire Red” Ahead of September Launch
Jordan Brand has released the first official images of the highly anticipated Air Jordan 5 “Fire Red” with the iconic black tongue, giving sneaker fans a detailed look at the
Lululemon Shares Plunge as Tariffs and Sluggish U.S. Sales Hit Outlook
Shares of Lululemon tumbled more than 15% in extended trading on Thursday after the Canadian athletic apparel brand slashed its sales forecast, citing the heavy financial toll of U.S. tariffs
Hushpuppi’s Associate, Woodberry, Pleads Guilty, Forfeits $8m, Assets
Olalekan Jacob Ponle, known as Woodberry, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud. He also agreed to forfeit $8 million in proceeds of wire fraud as well as luxury cars and
NBA Star Kyle Kuzma Talks Fashion and Partnership with PUMA
Renowned NBA player Kyle Kuzma, known for his impressive skills on the basketball court and distinctive fashion sense, recently sat down to discuss his passion for fashion and collaboration with
Two killed as Nio electric car falls from third floor office in Shanghai
Chinese electric carmaker Nio has confirmed the death of two people who died after one of its vehicles fell from the third floor of its headquarters in Shanghai. Those who
Bill Gates Warns Young People of Four Major Global Threats, Including AI
Bill Gates has cautioned young people about four pressing global threats that could shape the future, adding to the long-standing concern over nuclear war. The Microsoft co-founder identified climate change,
You May Lose Access to Your Netflix Account if You’re Paying Through Apple
In a recent move, Netflix has advised its customers who pay for their streaming subscription through Apple's App Store to switch their payment method to avoid potential disruptions in service.
‘The Little Mermaid’ Tanks in China and South Korea Amid Racist Backlash From Some Viewers
"The Little Mermaid" has faced a disappointing response from moviegoers in China and South Korea, partly due to racist criticisms surrounding the casting of Black actress Halle Bailey as the
