India’s Competition Regulator Greenlights $8.5 Billion Reliance-Disney Mega Merger
India's competition watchdog has given provisional approval to an $8.5 billion (£6.43 billion) merger between Disney and Reliance Industries, setting the stage for the creation of India's largest entertainment conglomerate.
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
ChatGPT Warning Knocks $1 Billion Off Market Caps of Education Giants Pearson and Chegg
Shares in US-listed education firm Chegg and London-listed textbook publisher Pearson tumbled today - each seeing roughly $1 billion (£803 million) knocked off its market cap - after the former
Spotify Shifts Focus to AI, Slashing Staff in Bid for Podcasting and Audiobook Domination
In a strategic move to boost margins in its podcasting and audiobook divisions, Spotify has announced a major shift towards artificial intelligence (AI), resulting in a series of layoffs. The
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
Samsung Recalls 1 Million Stoves Amid Fire Hazard Concerns Linked to Pets and Accidental Knob Activation
Samsung has announced a recall of over one million electric stoves due to a fire risk posed by the front-mounted knobs, which can be accidentally turned on by pets or
Elon Musk Admits Paying Twitter Blue Tick Fees For Celebrities Who Boycotted Controversial Levy
Elon Musk has said he’s “personally” paying for Twitter Blue subscriptions for a few celebrities who declined to subscribe themselves. The Twitter chief confirmed that he is paying for the
Tencent’s Riot Games Lays Off 11% of Staff Globally
In a significant move affecting its global workforce, Riot Games, the developer behind popular video games like "League of Legends" and "Valorant," is set to lay off approximately 11% of
EU Fines Google €890 Million for Giving Preferential Treatment to Its Own Services
Google has been fined a total of €890 million ($1.04 billion) by the European Union after regulators concluded that the technology giant unfairly favored its own apps and services over
Elon Musk’s Wealth Hits Unprecedented High of $350 Billion
Elon Musk's fortune has reached an all-time high, with the billionaire now worth an estimated $347.8 billion, according to Bloomberg. This new milestone surpasses his previous record set in November
Superman Comic Discovered in Late Mother’s Attic Sells for Record $9.12m
A long-forgotten box in a California attic has produced the most valuable comic book ever sold. A pristine copy of Superman #1, discovered by three brothers while clearing out their
Amazon Shuts Down Fresh And Go Stores As It Refocuses On Whole Foods
Amazon is winding down its standalone grocery store experiment, announcing plans to close all Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go locations across the United States as it sharpens its focus on
Tems, Oshoala, Ayra Starr on Forbes 30 Under 30 List
Seven Nigerians have been named among Forbes’s 30 Under 30 newest self-made young African innovators. Forbes is an American business magazine owned by Integrated Whale Media Investments and the Forbes
Disneyland Workers Struggle with Low Pay and Living Conditions
Disneyland employees are raising their voices over inadequate wages, with some resorting to living in cars and motels. Cynthia “Cyn” Carranza, an overnight custodian at Disneyland, recounted her experiences of
For the Love of a beautiful NFT story
Non-fungible Tokens, or NFTs, are becoming more popular as investors and collectors try to cash in on the newest blockchain craze — and some of the amounts being paid for
Flutterwave Named Among TIME’s 2025 Most Influential Companies
Nigerian-born fintech giant Flutterwave has earned a spot on the 2025 TIME100 Most Influential Companies list, marking its second appearance on the prestigious global ranking. The Lagos-founded payment technology firm
Chevron Earnings Soar to a Record
Chevron reported a record full-year profit of $36.5 billion, buoyed by high oil prices. As reported on CNN, adjusted earnings for the year more than doubled from the $15.6 billion
Nintendo Sues Streamer for $7.5 Million Over Alleged Piracy and Leaked Games
Nintendo is pursuing a substantial $7.5 million lawsuit against Jesse Keighin, a popular streamer known as "Every Game Guru," for allegedly broadcasting pirated Nintendo games and leaking unreleased titles on
Spotify Cuts 200 Jobs Within its Podcasting Unit
Spotify, the popular audio streaming company, is implementing a workforce reduction in its podcasting unit, resulting in 200 employees being laid off, which accounts for approximately 2% of the company's
Johannesburg Intensifies Illegal Billboard Crackdown, Major Brands Caught in Enforcement Drive
The City of Johannesburg has ramped up its campaign against illegal outdoor advertising, with several high-profile brands - including Coca-Cola, Netflix, MTN, Absa, KFC, WeBuyCars, Jeep, Dis-Chem, Engen, and eTV
