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
Globacom Introduces 200% Data Bonus for New MiFi Customers
Telecommunications giant Globacom has launched a 200% data bonus offer for customers purchasing MiFi devices at Gloworld outlets across Nigeria. In a statement released on Monday, the company announced that
Alex Cooper’s ‘Call Her Daddy’ Podcast Joins SiriusXM in $125 Million Deal
Alex Cooper, the influential host behind the hit podcast “Call Her Daddy,” is concluding her partnership with Spotify and embarking on a new journey with SiriusXM. In a landmark move,
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
AI Drives 48% Increase in Google Emissions
Google's greenhouse gas emissions surged by 48% in 2023 compared to 2019, according to the tech giant's latest environmental report. The spike is largely attributed to the increasing energy demands
Eight Million Australians Urged to Switch Off Lights
Australia's energy minister, Chris Bowen has urged households in New South Wales - a state that includes the country's biggest city Sydney - to switch off their lights in the
Apple’s AI-Powered Siri Upgrade Faces Possible Delay Over Software Issues
Apple’s planned artificial intelligence (AI) upgrade for Siri may face delays due to ongoing software issues, according to reports. Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the matter, reported on Friday that
Adidas Unveils Elegant Gazelle Indoor “Pearl” Sneakers for Women
Adidas is bringing a touch of elegance to its classic Gazelle silhouette with the upcoming release of the women’s Gazelle Indoor “Pearl.” The new design blends sporty streetwear with refined
Snap Reaches Settlement In Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Ahead Of Trial
Snap Inc, the parent company of Snapchat, has reached a settlement in a high-profile lawsuit over alleged social media addiction, just days before the case was due to go to
Real Madrid Unveils Exclusive Collaboration with Adidas: Zidane x Bellingham Travel Collection
Real Madrid has announced an exciting collaboration with their shirt sponsor, Adidas, unveiling a premium product line featuring club legend Zinedine Zidane and current sensation Jude Bellingham. The partnership has
Sony Hikes PlayStation 5 Prices in Australia, New Zealand and EMEA Amid Tariff and Inflation Pressures
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has announced a price increase for the PlayStation 5 in several global markets, including Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), as well as Australia and
Activision Blizzard Settles Gender Discrimination Lawsuit with California for $54 Million
In a landmark resolution, video game giant Activision Blizzard and the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) have reached a settlement in a gender discrimination lawsuit, amounting to approximately $54 million.
Xiaomi Ventures into Electric Vehicle Market, Set to Roll Out First EV Deliveries This Month
Chinese technology titan Xiaomi is poised to enter the electric vehicle (EV) arena, marking its debut in the fiercely competitive automotive industry with the imminent delivery of its inaugural electric
Apple Unveils Buy Now, Pay Later Option
Apple Pay Later will now allow users to split the cost of their purchases into four, interest-free payments anywhere Apply Pay is accepted, as reported by Fox Business. The new
Pepsi and EMPIRE Unveil Groundbreaking Pepsi Music Academy for Emerging Afrobeats Talents
In a landmark development for the Nigerian music industry, Pepsi, a leading cola brand, and global music industry giant EMPIRE have joined forces to introduce the Pepsi Music Academy. This
UPS Faces Heat for Delay in Equipping Delivery Vans with Air Conditioning
UPS has yet to fulfil its promise of air-conditioned delivery vans, a pledge made in last year's contract with the Teamsters union. This delay persists despite rising temperatures and increasing
Pinterest Dismisses Engineers Over Layoff Tracking Tool
Pinterest has terminated the employment of two software engineers after they created an internal tool designed to identify colleagues affected by a recent round of job cuts, the company has
Apple Issues Apology Over Controversial iPad Pro Ad Celebrating Creativity Amid Backlash
Apple has issued an apology, acknowledging that it "missed the mark" with its recent iPad Pro advertisement, following widespread criticism from internet users. The ad, shared on social media by
Nigerian Government to Temporarily Suspend N10 Tax on Sweetened Beverages
The Nigerian federal government has announced plans to temporarily suspend the N10 tax on sweetened sugar beverages as part of its economic stabilization efforts. Minister of Finance Wale Edun made
Scunthorpe Shop Loses £1k of Chocolate After Heatwave Causes it to Melt
A community has come together to help the owners of a corner shop whose entire stock of chocolate melted. As reported by BBC, Ellis Stores in Scunthorpe lost about £1,000
