Ford Scales Back Diversity and Inclusion Efforts Amidst Political Pressure
Ford Motor Company has become the latest major corporation to scale back its diversity and inclusion initiatives, joining a growing number of companies reevaluating their strategies in response to shifting
Microsoft’s AI Found a New Material to Replace Li-ion Batteries
In a groundbreaking collaboration with the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Microsoft's AI, powered by the Azure Quantum Elements cloud platform, has identified a novel material poised
Nvidia is Now Worth More Than Alphabet, One Day After Surpassing Amazon
Nvidia, a leading figure in artificial intelligence technology, has reached yet another milestone on Wall Street, surpassing Alphabet in market capitalization just one day after overtaking Amazon. The market capitalization
Toshiba is Set to Delist in Japan After 74 Years as Part of $14 Billion Deal
Toshiba Corporation has officially announced the successful conclusion of a $14 billion tender offer presented by private equity firm Japan Industrial Partners (JIP). This significant development marks the way forward
xAI Blames ‘Rogue Employee’ for Grok Chatbot’s Off-Topic ‘White Genocide’ Responses
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, has attributed a recent controversy involving its chatbot, Grok, to the actions of a “rogue employee.” The chatbot, which is integrated into Musk’s social
Uber and Lyft Plan UK Trials of Chinese Robotaxis in 2026
Ride-hailing firms Uber and Lyft have announced plans to trial autonomous taxis developed by Chinese technology company Baidu on UK roads from 2026, pending regulatory approval. Both companies said they
Samsung Profit Falls 55% as AI Chip Race Intensifies
Samsung Electronics has reported a sharp 55% drop in second-quarter operating profit, falling to ₩4.7 trillion ($3.4bn) from ₩10.4 trillion ($7.5bn) a year earlier, as the company continues to lose
Adidas Investigates Alleged Large-Scale Bribery Among Senior Staff in China
International sportswear giant Adidas is investigating allegations of large-scale bribery involving senior staff members in China, as reported by the Financial Times (FT). The inquiry follows a whistleblower complaint received
Twitter Spent $33m in Three Months on Elon Musk Deal
Social media giant, Twitter has revealed that it spent $33m (£27m) on Elon Musk's proposed deal to buy the firm between April and June 2022. It also said its number
EU Softens Plan to End New Petrol and Diesel Car Sales by 2035
The European Commission has scaled back its proposal to phase out the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035, easing pressure on carmakers after sustained lobbying from the
Rockstar Unveils GTA 6 Cover Art, Confirms Pre-Orders Begin June 25
Rockstar Games has officially revealed the cover artwork for the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) and announced that pre-orders for the game will open on June 25.
Tesla Recalls Over 125,000 Vehicles Due to Faulty Seat Belt Warning System
Tesla is set to recall 125,227 vehicles in the United States because of a defect in the seat belt warning system, which could increase the risk of injury in the
Tesla Scales Back Vehicle Lineup As Focus Shifts To AI And Robotics
Tesla has reported its first annual drop in revenue as the electric vehicle maker pivots towards artificial intelligence and robotics, marking a significant change in strategy for the company. The
Meta is Launching a Pay-For-Verification Subscription Service For Facebook and Instagram
Meta is testing a subscription service which will allow Instagram and Facebook users to pay to get verified, Mark Zuckerberg announced on Instagram. “Meta Verified” will start at $11.99 a
The Fusion of Culture, Art, and Business: Get Ready for the Business of Photography Conference 2024
The Business of Photography Network (BOPnetworks) has announced the eagerly anticipated Business of Photography Conference 2024, set to take place on March 20th, 2024, at The Muson Center, Onikan, Lagos,
From Freiburg to Faraway Futures: How Germany’s Labour Crisis is Opening Doors for Young Indians
On a quiet day in February 2021, an email landed in the inbox of a German trade official - and with it, the seed of an unlikely solution to one
Meta Lay-Offs: Facebook Owner to Cut 10,000 Staff
Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has announced plans to cut 10,000 jobs. As reported on BBC, this marks the second wave of mass redundancies from the tech giant,
Coca-Cola Discontinues Spiced Flavor Just Six Months After Launch
Coca-Cola has announced the discontinuation of its Spiced flavour, a decision made just six months after its introduction to the market. This move signals an end to the company’s recent
EU Rolls Out New Biometric Border System for Travellers
The European Union has begun full implementation of its new digital border control system, requiring travellers to provide fingerprints and facial images alongside passport checks. The system, known as the
23andMe Fined £2.3m Over Major UK Data Breach That Exposed Sensitive Genetic Details
The UK’s data protection watchdog has fined DNA testing firm 23andMe £2.31 million for failing to adequately protect the personal information of thousands of users affected by a major data
