Microsoft Announces Another Xbox Price Hike in the US Despite Strong Revenue Growth
Microsoft has announced another round of price increases for its Xbox consoles in the United States, marking the second hike in just four months. The company attributed the move to
Microsoft’s AI Ad Play
Microsoft is exploring the use of its AI capabilities to enhance its advertising business. The company has filed a patent for a machine learning model that incorporates "incrementality estimation" to
Twitter Lays Off Staff at its Only Africa Office in Ghana
Twitter has fired nearly all its staff in Ghana, which was home to its only office in Africa. As reported by the BBC, the firm "is re-organising its operations as
TikTok Investigating Claims of Aggressive Work Culture
As a direct fallout of an executive of popular social media platform, TikTok allegedly saying that he did not believe employees should get maternity leave, the company is currently investigating
Elon Musk’s Neuralink Seeks Second Participant for Brain Chip Trial
Elon Musk's Neuralink is inviting applications for a second human trial participant to test its brain chip, the billionaire announced on X Friday. This call comes five months after the
Toyota Commits $300 Million to Venture Capital Funds for Climate and Science Startups
Toyota Motor Corporation is injecting $300 million into its venture capital arm to support early-stage startups dedicated to climate and frontier technologies such as carbon capture, artificial intelligence (AI), and
Samsung Flags 78% Profit Drop as Chip Demand Remains Weak
Samsung, the South Korean technology giant, has issued a warning that its operating profit for the third quarter is likely to experience a significant drop of approximately 78%. This projection
Roblox to Ban Messaging for Under-13s in New Child Safety Measures
Roblox, the popular online gaming platform, has announced significant updates to improve child safety, including a ban on under-13s sending direct messages without parental approval. The new policy, set to
McDonald’s Faces First Lawsuit Over E. coli Outbreak Linked to Quarter Pounders
A Colorado man has filed the first lawsuit against McDonald’s following an E. coli outbreak connected to the fast-food chain’s Quarter Pounder, which has so far resulted in 49 reported
Montana’s TikTok Ban Leaves Users, Business Owners Reeling
Keri Williams, the owner of The Branded Pinto, a custom hat shop, credits TikTok for the success of her business. Two years ago, a video showcasing one of her creations
This New SUV’s Stereo Lets You Make Phone Calls Your Passengers Can’t Hear
Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan, has introduced a groundbreaking feature in its latest full-sized SUV, offering drivers the ability to take phone calls without interrupting passengers' music. The newly
UK to Introduce Mandatory Digital ID to Curb Illegal Migration
The UK government has announced plans to introduce a mandatory digital ID system for anyone seeking to work in the country, as part of its strategy to tackle illegal migration
Coca-Cola Faces Criticism Over Water Shortages in Drought-Stricken Chiapas
Coca-Cola is under scrutiny for its excessive water consumption in Chiapas, Mexico, where severe drought has left many residents struggling to access clean drinking water. The bottling plant in the
Import bill on Used vehicles in Nigeria drops by 83%
Nigeria's import bill for used vehicles, commonly referred to as "Tokunbo" cars, has seen a dramatic decline, dropping by 83% in the first half of 2024. According to data from
Air India Crash Casts Fresh Spotlight on Boeing Amid Ongoing Safety Scrutiny
The crash of an Air India Express flight in Ahmedabad has placed Boeing under renewed public scrutiny, even as investigators have yet to determine whether the company’s aircraft played any
Rolls Royce to Give Staff £2,000 Living-Cost Bonus
To help with the rising cost of living in the UK, Rolls Royce will give over 14,000 staff a one-off payment of £2,000. According to Rolls Royce, the payment is
Rebranded McDonald’s Restaurants Are Unveiled in Russia
American fast-food giant, McDonald's has been rebranded to become "Vkusno & Tochka," which translates to "Tasty and that's it." With this rebranding came the reopening of 15 McDonald's restaurants under
Microsoft Outlook Will Soon Write Emails for You
Microsoft is set to expand its implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in Outlook to assist corporate users in composing more effective emails. The Microsoft 365 Copilot tool, positioned as
Toyota Mishandled User Data by Publishing Over 2 Million User Info Online
Reports of data breaches resulting in the leakage of millions of user data are not uncommon. However, it is less common for a company to unintentionally publish millions of user
Former Battlefield Director Criticizes EA Following Departure
Marcus Lehto, the former director of Battlefield, has spoken out on Twitter, expressing his dissatisfaction with his former employer Electronic Arts (EA) after parting ways with the company in February.
