WhatsApp to Introduce Animation Controls for Emojis, Stickers, and GIFs
WhatsApp is set to roll out a new feature in 2024 that will give users more control over animations in their chats. The update will allow users to manage how
FDIC Chair Martin Gruenberg to Resign Amid Scathing Workplace Investigation
FDIC Chair Martin Gruenberg announced his resignation following an independent investigation that exposed widespread sexual harassment, discrimination, and bullying within the agency responsible for regulating the banking sector. "In light
EU Probes Google Over Use of AI Summaries in Search Results
European regulators have launched a formal investigation into Google’s use of artificial intelligence-generated summaries that appear at the top of search pages, amid concerns the technology may rely on publishers’
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
Stellantis to Lay Off Up to 2,450 Workers as Ram 1500 Classic Production Winds Down
Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, has announced plans to lay off as many as 2,450 workers at its Warren Truck assembly plant near Detroit, as the automaker phases out
Guinness Nigeria Partners with Lagos State for First-Ever Lagos Shopping Festival
Guinness Nigeria has partnered with the Lagos State Government to support the inaugural Lagos Shopping Festival, an initiative designed to promote commerce, tourism, and entertainment while boosting economic opportunities for
Microsoft Considers Early Launch for Next-Gen Xbox in 2026 Featuring Zen 5 and RDNA 5
Recent leaks from industry insiders suggest that Microsoft is contemplating breaking away from the traditional console release timeline and launching its next-generation Xbox earlier than anticipated. While both Sony and
FCC Terminates Affordable Internet Program Due to Funding Shortage
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has officially announced the termination of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a federal initiative that provided internet access to millions of low-income Americans. The program's
Publicis, Omnicom, and Coca-Cola Shine at 2024 Cannes Lions Grand Finale
The grand finale of the 2024 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity celebrated numerous global brands for their exceptional contributions to the creative industry over the past year. The week-long
TikTok US Rejects Allegations of Content Censorship Amid Technical Disruptions
TikTok has dismissed claims that it is restricting what American users can post, following widespread reports of glitches on the platform shortly after its US operations were spun off from
Twitter in Disarray, Closes Offices for the Weekend as Hundreds of Employees Bid Farewell
When Elon Musk took over Twitter, firings were the talk of the town. Contractors were laid off in mass with minimal notice. However now, it seems like the tables have
Tesla Cuts Prices by Up to a Fifth to Boost Demand
Tesla has cut the price of some of its most popular electric cars by thousands of pounds in Europe and the US, in a bid to boost customer demand. The
YouTube Rolls Out New Search Filters to Help Users Avoid Shorts
In a move that will be welcomed by many people, YouTube has introduced several new search filters to the platform that allow users to, among other things, exclude Shorts from
UK Retreats from Apple Encryption Demand, Says US Intelligence Chief
The United Kingdom has backed away from its demand that Apple create a backdoor to access encrypted data of users worldwide, according to the US director of national intelligence. In
Tech Giants Band Together to Challenge Apple’s App Store Policies
A consortium of tech giants, including Meta, Microsoft, X, and Match Group, has filed a court document alleging that Apple is flouting a court order aimed at reforming its app
Macy’s Announces Closure of 150 Stores Amid Restructuring Plan
Macy's, under new CEO Tony Spring's leadership, is set to close approximately 150 underperforming stores over the next three years, about 30% of its total fleet, to ensure its relevance
OpenAI Officially Transitions to For-Profit Status, Microsoft Secures 27% Stake
OpenAI has officially completed its transition from a non-profit research organisation to a for-profit entity - a move that positions the company to attract billions in new investments and possibly
‘Temu is as Addictive as Sugar’: How the E-commerce Retailer Drives a Shopping Frenzy
Manchester-based Lucy Clark stumbled upon the retail app Temu in 2023, drawn in by its virtual casino-like allure. With spinning roulette wheels offering cash coupon rewards, countdown timers promising free
South Korea’s Amazon equivalent Coupang Confirms Major Data Breach Affecting Nearly 34 Million Accounts
South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang has confirmed a massive data breach that may have exposed personal details from almost 34 million customer accounts, prompting a national investigation and renewed scrutiny
Microsoft Employee Raises Alarm Over AI Tool’s Creation of Offensive Images
A Microsoft employee has voiced concerns over the potential harm caused by the company's artificial intelligence systems, particularly in generating offensive images, prompting a letter to the US Federal Trade
