Hooters Files for Bankruptcy, Plans to Restructure and Continue Operations
Hooters, the restaurant chain known for its iconic orange uniforms and all-female wait staff, has filed for bankruptcy, the company announced Monday. Despite the filing, the decades-old brand assured that
Saudi Arabia Unveils Bold Plan to Become Global AI Powerhouse
Saudi Arabia is making an aggressive push to establish itself as one of the world’s leading players in artificial intelligence, channeling its vast oil wealth into the fast-growing tech sector
Ford Says Trump’s Auto Tariffs Unlikely to Trigger Major Price Hikes
Despite an estimated $1.5 billion hit from new auto tariffs this year, Ford says it doesn’t anticipate a sharp rise in car prices for American consumers. The automaker shared the
Starbucks Faces Allegations of Exploiting Dark Patterns in Its App, Accumulating Nearly $900 Million
In a surprising turn of events, coffee giant Starbucks is now under scrutiny for allegedly employing dark patterns in its mobile application, a tactic that consumer advocates claim has contributed
Stellantis Recalls Over 200,000 Vehicles Due to Stability Control System Issues
Stellantis has announced the recall of 211,581 SUVs and pickup trucks due to a software malfunction that could lead to the failure of their electronic stability control (ESC) systems. The
Fox News Scores Legal Victory in Smartmatic Defamation Battle
Fox News has secured a significant procedural win in its ongoing legal fight with voting technology company Smartmatic, as a New York appeals court on Tuesday granted the network access
Ubisoft Under Fire as Lawsuit Challenges Game Ownership Rights
A legal dispute over Ubisoft’s 2014 online racing game The Crew is reigniting debate about digital ownership, with the publisher asserting that players never truly “owned” the title - despite
BYD Recalls Nearly 97,000 Top-Selling EVs Due to Steering Control Fault
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is recalling approximately 97,000 of its Dolphin and Yuan Plus electric vehicles (EVs) due to a defect in the steering control unit that poses a
Wendy’s Targets McDonald’s Ice Cream Woes with $1 Frosty Offer
Wendy's has launched a strategic move against its rival, McDonald’s, by offering a $1 Frosty to capitalize on the fast-food giant's notorious issue with broken McFlurry machines. The promotion, which
Apple Surpasses Microsoft to Become Most Valuable US Public Company
Apple has reclaimed its title as the most valuable public company in the United States, surpassing Microsoft on Thursday. The tech giant's stock surged following announcements at its annual Worldwide
Apple iPod Creator Warns the Metaverse Will Encourage Trolls
Apple's iPod creator has warned the so-called metaverse risks creating more trolls and damaging human interaction.The virtual reality-based metaverse removes the ability "to look into the other person's face," Tony
Tommy Hilfiger’s President Quits After 24 Years
Tommy Hilfiger's President and Chief Brand Officer, Avery Baker, has announced her departure after 24 years with the luxury fashion brand. The company has not yet revealed who will succeed
Yellow Files For Bankruptcy After Shutting Down
Yellow Corp., a once-dominant US trucking company with a 99-year history, has filed for bankruptcy as it ceases operations, leaving many employees devastated and facing uncertainty about their future. The
Zegna Just Dropped Its First Ever Sneaker Collab at Kith
Zegna’s luxe leisurewear offerings just got a lot more interesting. The Italian menswear label has just pre-launched its new Triple Stitch Sneakers, designed in collaboration with London-based footwear designer Daniel
Court Papers Suggest UK Sought Wider Access to Apple User Data Than Previously Revealed
Fresh court filings have raised new questions over the extent of the UK government’s efforts to gain access to Apple’s encrypted user data, suggesting the push may have gone further
Gamification
Gamification is more manipulative, as advertising is persuasive. What makes it more sensitive most of the time is the hidden motive that the consumers are unaware of. That makes it
PlayStation Names Joint CEOs After Jim Ryan’s Retirement
After the retirement of Jim Ryan, Sony's gaming division PlayStation has appointed Hermen Hulst and Hideaki Nishino as joint CEOs, marking an unprecedented move to split the role into two
UK Bans Gambling Ads Featuring Lewis Hamilton and Chelsea Logo Over Child Appeal Concerns
Two gambling companies - Kwiff and Betway - have had their advertisements banned in the United Kingdom after regulators ruled that the promotions could unduly appeal to children. The Advertising
Google’s Gmail Upgrade: New Security Warning for 3 Billion Users
Google is implementing a major AI-powered upgrade for Gmail, promising enhanced security but also raising privacy concerns among its massive user base. As the company tightens its grip on spam
Tesla Shareholders to Vote on Controversial Pay Package for Elon Musk
Next week, Tesla shareholders will cast their votes on whether CEO Elon Musk deserves a massive compensation package previously struck down by a judge, and whether the company should relocate
