ExxonMobil Takes Unprecedented Legal Action, Sues Climate Activist Investors Over Emission Reduction Proposal
In a rare move, oil giant ExxonMobil has filed a lawsuit against climate activist investors, seeking to block their proposed climate resolution from reaching a vote at the upcoming annual
EU Threatens TikTok with Fines and Suspension Over TikTok Lite’s Addictive Features
European Union officials are issuing stern warnings to TikTok, threatening the social media platform with substantial fines and the suspension of certain features of its new spinoff app, TikTok Lite,
Businesses Race to Stay Visible as AI Reshapes Online Search
For many companies, a website is more than just an online presence - it is the front door to their business. So when HubSpot lost around 140 million website visits
Amazon Reportedly Considering Purchase of AMC Entertainment
Amazon is reportedly weighing the purchase of AMC Entertainment and its nationwide chain of movie theaters as a means of promoting Amazon’s content and other services. The Intersect reported that
Meta Apologises for Auto-Translation Error That Falsely Announced Indian Politician’s Death
Meta has issued a public apology after an auto-translation error on its Instagram platform incorrectly announced the death of Siddaramaiah, the Chief Minister of Karnataka, India. The tech firm confirmed
Meta to Invest $10 Billion in One of the World’s Longest Subsea Fiber Optic Cables
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads, is planning to undertake a $10 billion project to install a massive subsea fiber optic cable, aiming to enhance global
Activision Reveals Cost and Sales Figures for Call of Duty Titles
The development costs and sales figures of several games in Activision's Call of Duty franchise have been disclosed, shedding light on the financial scale behind some of the most iconic
Kanye West is Selling $20 T-Shirts with Swastikas
Kanye West has once again ignited backlash after launching $20 T-shirts featuring swastikas on his website, marking another week of controversy for the rapper. West, who now goes by Ye,
Dutch Court Overturns Landmark Emissions Ruling Against Shell in Climate Case
In a pivotal legal decision, a Dutch court has overturned a prior ruling that required oil giant Shell to reduce its carbon emissions by 45%, dealing a setback to environmental
Google Apologises Over Offensive Baftas News Alert
Google has issued an apology after a news alert linked to this year’s BAFTA ceremony included a “see more” prompt that referenced a racial slur. The notification, sent via Google
Tesla Stock Plummets Following Sharp Drop in Quarterly Profit
Tesla's stock took a significant hit on Wednesday, plummeting 12% after the company reported a dramatic drop in second-quarter profits. The electric vehicle (EV) giant faced a more than 40%
Chinese AI Model DeepSeek-R1 Impresses Scientists with Open, Affordable Design
A new artificial intelligence model from China, DeepSeek-R1, is gaining attention among researchers for its affordability and openness, positioning itself as a strong competitor to advanced reasoning models like OpenAI’s
Dangote Refinery Turns to Angola for Shipping as Nigerian Fleet Falls Short
Nigeria’s maritime sector has suffered a significant setback as the Dangote Refinery opts for Angola-based vessels to handle the shipment of its crude oil and refined products, citing a lack
Airline Resurgence: Unexpected Hotspots Drive Asia’s Aviation Boom
In a remarkable turn of events, India's Tata Group's acquisition of the country's long-struggling national carrier, Air India, is proving to be a pivotal moment in the aviation industry, igniting
BYD Unveils Blade EV Battery With 9-Minute Charging
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has introduced a new generation of its Blade battery technology alongside an ultra-fast charging system capable of significantly reducing EV charging times. The company revealed
Amazon Refreshes Fire TV Interface With Cleaner Design, Expanded App Pins and Alexa+
Amazon has announced an update to its Fire TV operating system, introducing a cleaner user interface, expanded customization options and deeper integration of its new Alexa+ experience. The redesign does
Stripe accidentally sends image of cartoon duck to laid-off employees
Global payment processing giant Stripe recently laid off 300 employees, or approximately 3.5% of its workforce, but the announcement was overshadowed by an unusual error. In termination emails sent to
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
US Lawmakers Push to Ban DeepSeek AI Chatbot on Government Devices
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is moving to prohibit government employees from using DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence chatbot, on official devices due to national security concerns. Representatives Darin
Betway Unveils Don Jazzy as New Brand Ambassador in Nigeria
Online sports betting and gaming company Betway has announced renowned music executive and entrepreneur Don Jazzy as its new brand ambassador in Nigeria. The partnership brings one of Nigeria’s most
