Face Unlock Hopefully Comes in Pixel 7
Will face unlock ever come to the Pixel 6 phones? And will it arrive with the new Pixel 7? Jack Wallen ponders these questions as well as how the answer
Volkswagen Profit Falls 10% as Automaker Weighs Major Global Job Cuts
Volkswagen reported a sharp decline in second-quarter earnings as the German automotive giant moves ahead with a sweeping restructuring plan aimed at strengthening its position against growing competition from Chinese
Singapore Police Granted New Powers to Freeze Bank Accounts in Anti-Scam Crackdown
Singapore has enacted a new law empowering police to temporarily seize control of individuals’ bank accounts and block financial transactions if they suspect the person is at risk of being
The adidas Mad IIInfinity Debuts This Month
In a bold move towards redefining its basketball offerings, adidas is set to debut the Mad IIInfinity, a prominent silhouette from the much-anticipated "2024 Collection." Following the success of the
US Lawmakers Propose AI ‘Kill Switch’ Bill Following OpenAI Security Incident
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced legislation that would give the federal government the authority to order the shutdown of artificial intelligence systems deemed to pose a serious
Samsung Profit Falls 55% as AI Chip Race Intensifies
Samsung Electronics has reported a sharp 55% drop in second-quarter operating profit, falling to ₩4.7 trillion ($3.4bn) from ₩10.4 trillion ($7.5bn) a year earlier, as the company continues to lose
YouTube Tests New “Play Something” Button to Randomly Select Videos
YouTube is currently testing a new feature that could make discovering content even easier with a floating “Play Something” button. The button, which appears just above the app’s bottom bar
Kanye West’s Termination From Adidas Reportedly Leaves Company Stuck With $530m of Yeezy Sneakers
Kanye West‘s termination from adidas has reportedly left the sportswear giant in a bit of a bind and stuck with a massive overstock of Yeezy sneakers. According to the Financial
Abu Dhabi-Backed Investors Closing in on Telegraph and Spectator Magazine Takeover Deal
A potential deal for Abu Dhabi-backed investors to acquire The Telegraph and Spectator magazine is imminent, set to be finalized as early as Friday. The titles came under Lloyds Bank's
Toto Wolff Set to Sell Part of Mercedes F1 Stake in Deal Valuing Team at £4.6bn
Mercedes Formula 1 team boss Toto Wolff is reportedly close to selling a portion of his stake in a deal that values the championship-winning outfit at £4.6 billion - the
Outraged First Bank Shareholders Seek to Stop ‘Strange’ N350bn Private Placement
Shareholders of First Bank, Nigeria's oldest financial institution, are raising alarms over plans to execute a private placement valued at ₦350 billion. Many believe the move, spearheaded by Femi Otedola,
Grangemouth Refinery to Close in 2025, 400 Jobs at Risk
Grangemouth, Scotland’s only oil refinery, is set to shut down in 2025, resulting in the loss of 400 jobs, according to operator Petroineos. The closure, reported by Reuters, marks the
HMD Unveils Inaugural Self-Branded Mobile Devices, Focusing on Affordability and Repairability
HMD, the manufacturer behind Nokia-branded phones, has stepped into the spotlight with the launch of its first-ever self-branded mobile devices. These budget-friendly handsets prioritize both affordability and repairability, marking a
Tesla Directors Will Return $735 Million to Company to Settle Shareholder Suit
In one of the largest shareholder settlements of its kind, Tesla directors have agreed to return $735 million to the company to resolve claims of grossly overpaying themselves. According to
Crypto Founder Sentenced to 15 Years Over $40bn Stablecoin Collapse
A New York court has sentenced disgraced cryptocurrency entrepreneur Do Kwon to 15 years in prison for his role in the dramatic collapse of two digital assets that wiped out
Apple Watch Imports Banned in America – Again
In a recent development, a federal appeals court has rejected Apple's motion to temporarily halt the ban on importing advanced models of the Apple Watch. The ban, previously enforced by
Meta Acquires Moltbook, a Social Platform Built for AI Bots
Technology giant Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has acquired Moltbook, an experimental social networking platform designed specifically for artificial intelligence programs to communicate with one another.
Xbox’s Changing Strategy: Why Microsoft Might Publish More Games on PlayStation Than Sony in 2025
The gaming industry is experiencing a seismic shift, and at the centre of it is a surprising development - Microsoft, traditionally a rival to Sony, could end up publishing more
Sony Leak Reveals Robust Steam Sales for Former PlayStation Exclusives Ported to PC
In the aftermath of a ransomware attack on Insomniac Games, a Redditor has uncovered internal documents shedding light on the success of Sony's former PlayStation exclusives after they transitioned to
Amazon’s Project Kuiper Hits 1.2 Gbps Milestone in Satellite Internet Test
Amazon's Project Kuiper has reached a significant milestone in its mission to provide high-speed broadband from space, achieving download speeds of over 1.2 gigabits per second during a live demonstration.
