Apple Partners with Alibaba to Bring AI to China
Apple has officially chosen Alibaba as its partner to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) services in China, marking a major step in expanding its AI capabilities into the world’s largest mobile
Mr Eazi Sells His Company Vydia For $1 Billion
Nigerian singer and businessman, Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi, a soon to be inlaw of business mogul and investor, Femi Otedola, has sold Vydia, the portfolio company of
Crocs Shares Nosedive as Cautious U.S. Shoppers Cut Back on Spending
Shares in Crocs tumbled by nearly 30% on Thursday, marking the brand’s worst single-day drop in almost 15 years, as the American footwear maker flagged a sharp downturn in consumer
Samsung and Google Unveil Eclipsa Audio, a New Standard for 3D Sound
Samsung and Google have introduced Eclipsa Audio, an open-source 3D audio format designed to deliver immersive sound experiences. This groundbreaking technology, set to debut later this year on select YouTube
Guinness Nigeria Achieves 111% Revenue Growth Amid Economic Challenges, Eyes Strategic Recovery
Guinness Nigeria Plc, a prominent player in the Total Beverage Alcohol market, reported a 111% revenue surge in its unaudited financial results for the quarter ending September 30, 2024. This
United Airlines Sets Record with 175 Million Passengers in 2024
United Airlines has achieved a record-breaking milestone in 2024, transporting 175 million passengers globally across its routes. The airline revealed this accomplishment in a recent statement, marking it as the
Leaked Sony Documents Reveal Significant Upgrades for PS5 Pro
Recent leaks from internal Sony documents suggest that the highly anticipated PlayStation 5 Pro will bring substantial improvements over its predecessor, including a significant boost in ray tracing performance. While
Google Unveils AI Co-Scientist to Assist Researchers in Scientific Discovery
Google has introduced an advanced artificial intelligence system, AI Co-Scientist, designed to aid researchers in generating hypotheses and planning experiments. The tech company emphasized that AI Co-Scientist is not a
Uber to Pilot Female Driver Request Option in Three US Cities
Uber will soon allow women in select US cities to request female drivers, as part of a new feature aimed at improving rider safety and comfort. The company announced on
Starbucks Revamps Barista Dress Code in Bid to Reinforce Brand Identity
Starbucks is updating its barista dress code across North America, introducing a stricter uniform policy aimed at reinforcing its brand image and enhancing the in-store customer experience. Beginning May 12,
BurgerFi Struggles Financially and May Face Bankruptcy
BurgerFi, the fast-casual burger chain known for its namesake restaurants and Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, is grappling with severe financial difficulties and may be on the brink of bankruptcy. The
Merck Cancels £1bn UK Expansion Amid Claims of Poor Government Support
The UK pharmaceutical sector has suffered a major setback after U.S. drugmaker Merck & Co., known as MSD in Europe, announced it is abandoning plans for a £1 billion expansion
Microsoft to Retire Remote Desktop App, Shifts Users to Windows App
Microsoft has announced plans to discontinue its Remote Desktop app for Windows, urging users to switch to the Windows App for remote access needs. According to Microsoft, support for the
Government Planning Youth Vaping Crackdown
Associate Health Minister Ayesha Verrall has revealed that the Ministry of Health is now seeking public feedback on the proposed regulations in response to rising youth vaping rates as reported
Hunter Biden Sues Fox News Over “Mock Trial” Miniseries
Hunter Biden has filed a lawsuit against Fox News and its parent corporation, accusing the network of defamation and illegally publishing explicit images of him without his consent in a
Tesla Found Partly Liable in Fatal Autopilot Crash, Ordered to Pay Millions
A Florida jury has ruled that Tesla bears partial responsibility for a 2019 crash in which a Model S using the company’s Autopilot system killed a pedestrian and left another
Addison Lee Owner Back in Black as Cab Bookings Surge
The company that owns London’s private hire cab firm Addison Lee has broken into profits as passenger revenue surged by a third. Accounts filed at Companies House this week show
McDonald’s to Create 24,000 Jobs with Expansion in UK and Ireland
McDonald's has announced an ambitious plan to open over 200 new restaurants across the United Kingdom and Ireland, a move expected to generate more than 24,000 jobs. The fast-food giant
Formula 1: Audi Buys Minority Stake in Sauber Ahead of 2026 F1 Entry
Audi’s entry into Formula 1 has moved a step closer after the German car manufacturer acquired a minority stake in Sauber. The purchase comes three months after Sauber confirmed they
Adidas and Designer Willy Chavarria Apologise Over Mexican-Inspired Shoe Criticism
Adidas Originals and U.S. fashion designer Willy Chavarria have issued public apologies after a shoe from their recent collaboration drew backlash for alleged cultural appropriation. The footwear, called the Oaxaca
