UK Pushes Back Driverless Car Rollout to 2027 as Uber Says It’s Ready to Launch
Uber says it is ready to deploy driverless taxis on UK roads, but new government timelines suggest fully autonomous vehicles won’t be approved until late 2027. While previous government projections
FTC Sues Uber Over Alleged Deceptive Subscription Practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Uber, accusing the ride-hailing giant of deceptive billing and obstructive cancellation practices tied to its Uber One subscription service. Filed
Netflix Debunks Exit Rumours, Reaffirms Commitment to Nigeria
Streaming giant Netflix has addressed recent speculations suggesting it plans to exit the Nigerian market due to economic challenges and regulatory pressures. Responding to the claims, Netflix dismissed the rumours,
Carmart Africa Launches Car Price Checker to Tackle Vehicle Price Inflation in Nigeria
Carmart Africa has introduced a groundbreaking solution to address inflated car prices in Nigeria with the launch of its Car Price Checker and Car Valuation Tool. This innovative resource aims
Proto Introduces Life-Sized 3D Hologram Boxes for Virtual Communication
US-based startup Proto is revolutionising virtual communication with its hologram-like technology that beams life-sized video feeds into various settings, including universities, medical centres, and hotels. The company, which calls itself
Google Pays Out $118 Million to Female Staff Who Earned Less Than Their Male Colleagues to Settle Lawsuit
American multinational technology company, Google has agreed to pay out the sum of $118 million to over 15,500 female employees to finally settle a long-standing lawsuit over gender discrimination and
Tesla’s Stock Sinks After Cutting Prices on cars in China
Tesla has cut starting prices for its Model 3 and Model Y cars by as much as 9% in China, reversing a trend of increases across the industry amid signs
$220m: FCCPC Replies WhatsApp Over Nigeria Exit Threat
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has responded to Meta's recent threat to withdraw WhatsApp services from Nigeria, characterizing it as an attempt to sway public opinion and
Movie Theatre Chains Announce $2.2 Billion Overhaul to Revamp Cinemas Across North America
In a bid to lure moviegoers back to theatres amid growing competition from streaming services and luxury cinemas, the largest movie theatre chains in the United States and Canada have
Meta to Invest $10 Billion in One of the World’s Longest Subsea Fiber Optic Cables
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads, is planning to undertake a $10 billion project to install a massive subsea fiber optic cable, aiming to enhance global
Alex Jones Ordered to Liquidate Personal Assets to Settle Sandy Hook Debt
In a significant ruling, a judge has ordered the liquidation of Infowars host Alex Jones' personal assets, potentially paving the way for compensation to the families of the victims of
Amazon Reports 14% Revenue Surge Fueled by Strong Holiday Sales
E-commerce giant Amazon has experienced robust revenue growth, driven by a surge in holiday shoppers during the last quarter, according to the company's latest financial report. The report, released on
PlayStation Marks Far Cry’s 20th Anniversary with Free Downloads, No PS Plus Required
In honour of Far Cry's illustrious 20-year history as one of gaming's premier open-world shooters, PlayStation has unveiled a special campaign offering free digital collectables to players, no PlayStation Plus
Nike is Re-Releasing the Air Rift “Kenya”
With Summer right around the corner, Nike (NYSE:NKE +0.23%) looks to bring back its weird and wonderful Air Rift silhouette in its original black and green colors. Inspired by Kenyan
McDonald’s Fined For Child Exploitation Scandal in Kentucky, Indiana, Maryland and Ohio
The Department of Labor was not afraid to enforce the law by fining three franchises of the famous McDonald's fast food chain $212,544 due to various irregularities regarding child labor,
Elon Musk Reignites Legal Battle Against OpenAI and Sam Altman with New Lawsuit
Elon Musk has launched a new lawsuit against OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman, and co-founder Gregory Brockman, renewing a contentious legal dispute over the direction and management of the artificial intelligence
Google Agrees to $392 Million Settlement With 40 States Over Location Tracking Practices
Google has agreed to a record $391.5 million settlement with 40 states for allegedly misleading consumers over its location tracking practices, a coalition of attorneys general announced Monday. As reported
Pizza Hut Tests Underground Deliveries Ahead of ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Movie Release
Pizza Hut announced that it served its signature dish to select customers in the New York City subways as a promotion for the upcoming film "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant
Google Appeals Landmark Antitrust Ruling Over Search Monopoly
Google has formally appealed a major US court decision that found the tech giant unlawfully maintained a monopoly in online search, marking the latest twist in one of the most
Qantas Agrees $74m Settlement Over COVID-19 Flight Refund Dispute
Australian airline Qantas Airways has agreed to pay A$105 million (about $74 million) to settle a class action lawsuit brought by passengers who said they should have received cash refunds
