UK Pizza Hut Operator Seeks Over £10m Amid Tax Hikes and Rising Costs
The operator of Pizza Hut’s dine-in restaurants across the UK, Heart With Smart (HWS), is looking to raise over £10 million to counter the financial strain caused by recent tax
Samsung Boss, Lee Jae-yong, Acquitted of Financial Crimes in Surprise Legal Victory
In a surprising ruling, Lee Jae-yong, the billionaire boss of Samsung Electronics, has been acquitted by a Seoul court on charges of stock manipulation and accounting fraud linked to a
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
Apple Urged to Remove New AI Feature After Falsely Summarizing News Reports
Apple is under mounting pressure to remove its newly launched AI-powered news summarization feature after it falsely attributed a headline to the BBC, prompting concerns from press freedom advocates. The
US Authorities Probe Ford’s BlueCruise Technology After Fatal Crashes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated an investigation into Ford's BlueCruise driver assistance system following two tragic collisions resulting in fatalities. The NHTSA disclosed that in both
Google Reportedly Benchmarks Gemini AI Against Anthropic’s Claude Amid Ethical Concerns
In the escalating competition for AI supremacy, Google is reportedly using Anthropic’s Claude to benchmark and enhance its Gemini AI. This practice has raised questions about ethics and compliance in
Gaming Peripheral Market Set to Reach $17.52 Billion by 2033, Driven by Competitive Gaming and Technological Advancements
The global gaming peripheral market, valued at $6.74 billion in 2024, is expected to experience significant growth, reaching $17.52 billion by 2033. This surge, reflecting a compound annual growth rate
OPEC Warns of Potential $100 Per Barrel Oil Prices Due to Underinvestment
Haitham Al Ghais, the Secretary-General of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), emphasized the urgent need for substantial investments in the global oil industry to maintain energy security
No Respite for Apple as Four More States Join Lawsuit Over Alleged Smartphone Monopoly
Apple is encountering intensifying legal battles as four additional U.S. states have aligned with the federal government's antitrust lawsuit, alleging monopolistic practices within the smartphone market. Indiana, Massachusetts, Nevada, and
Delta, United Face Lawsuits Over Charging for ‘Window Seats’ Without Windows
Two of America’s largest airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, are facing lawsuits from passengers who claim they were misled into paying extra for window seats that had no
iPhone Users in Europe Gain More Payment Options as Apple Opens NFC Technology
In a significant shift, Apple has agreed to open its contactless payments technology to rival providers, meaning iPhone users in Europe will no longer be restricted to using Apple Pay
Diageo CEO Debra Crew Steps Down Abruptly Amid Sales Concerns
In a surprise leadership shake-up, Diageo, the global beverage giant behind Guinness, has announced the immediate departure of its chief executive, Debra Crew. The sudden exit, described as a mutual
Gucci x Oura Launch a $950 Smart Ring
Italian high-end luxury fashion designer, Gucci and Finnish health technology company, Oura have entered into a partnership to create a Gucci x Oura Ring that costs $950.The ring weighs 4
Shein’s UK Sales Surge to £2bn Despite Economic Headwinds
Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein recorded a sharp rise in UK sales in 2024, with revenues climbing by a third to reach just over £2 billion, newly filed accounts reveal. The
Australia Adds YouTube to Teen Social Media Ban Set for December
Australia has confirmed that YouTube will be included in its upcoming social media ban for children under 16, reversing an earlier plan to exempt the platform. The ban, which will
Coca-Cola Leans on Fancy Milk to Grow Past Soft Drinks
As consumer preferences shift away from sugary drinks, Coca-Cola has found a surprising growth driver: premium dairy. The company’s investment in Fairlife, an ultra-filtered milk brand, has exceeded expectations, proving
The New Class of Extreme Dive Watches
Of all the new releases at Watches and Wonders, the international watch trade show in Geneva that took place earlier this year, it was the hardest one not to miss.
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
Tesla’s Stock Sinks After Cutting Prices on cars in China
Tesla has cut starting prices for its Model 3 and Model Y cars by as much as 9% in China, reversing a trend of increases across the industry amid signs
Sony Has Now Sold 38.5 Million PlayStation 5 Consoles
Sony announced its FY2022 Q4 earnings today, revealing that it has now sold 38.4 million PlayStation 5 consoles since launch. The company sold “a record high” 6.3 million PS5 units
