Creative Industries Raise Alarm Over OpenAI-Disney Licensing Deal
Workers across the creative sector have voiced growing unease following a $1bn (£740m) agreement that will allow Disney characters to be used within OpenAI’s ChatGPT and its video-generation platform, Sora.
Sony Announces 13 More Launch Titles for the PlayStation VR2, the Total is Now Over 30
When Sony unveiled the PlayStation VR2, it announced several launch titles including heavy-hitters like Horizon Call of the Mountain, Resident Evil: Village and No Man’s Sky. As reported by GSM
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
Trump Signs Order to Delay TikTok Ban, Shield Business Partners
In a high-profile move, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday that temporarily halts the enforcement of a law banning TikTok and offers legal protection to companies associated
Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos Sells Over $4 Billion in Company Shares
Multi-billionaire Jeff Bezos has continued to divest from Amazon, selling a significant portion of his shares in the tech giant, totalling more than $4 billion (£3.2 billion) in recent days.
DEI Isn’t Dead: Corporate America Adapts Diversity Initiatives Amid Rising Criticism
Despite increasing scrutiny and pressure from conservative activists, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives remain deeply embedded in corporate America. While some companies are making adjustments to DEI policies and
Canada, Germany Sign Long-Term LNG Supply Deal Amid Global Energy Shift
Canada has signed a major energy agreement with Germany that will pave the way for long-term exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Europe beginning in the early 2030s. The
Rolls-Royce Eyes Top Spot in UK Market with Nuclear-Powered AI Push
Rolls-Royce chief executive Tufan Erginbilgic says the company’s nuclear technology could propel it to become the most valuable business in Britain, overtaking giants such as Shell and AstraZeneca. The engineering
Apple Delays Plan to Make Staff Return to its California HQ 3 Days a Week Indefinitely
Apple has delayed plans to bring workers back to the office three days a week as COVID cases in its home state of California surged once again. The tech company blamed
Ashton Kutcher’s Tech Investments Made Him Millions — Now He Only Takes ‘Roles That I Want to Play’
Ashton Kutcher is making a comeback of sorts, reprising his star-making role as Michael Kelso on “That ’90s Show.” But the 44-year-old didn’t take the Netflix show because he needed
Would You Buy Adidas’s N384,000 Running Shoes?
As the new marathon season approaches in September, Adidas AG, the luxury footwear brand, has revealed its latest contender in the super-shoe competition – the Adizero Adios Pro Evo 1.
Aflac Confirms Cyberattack Amid Wave of Hacks Targeting U.S. Insurance Industry
Aflac, one of the largest supplemental health insurance providers in the United States, has confirmed it was the target of a recent cyberattack that potentially exposed sensitive customer data, including
Yuletide Travel Woes: Nigerians Grapple with Sky-High Fares Amid Holiday Rush
Despite economic challenges, Nigerians are trooping to bus stations and airports to journey to their hometowns for the Christmas and New Year celebrations. However, this year’s festive travels are marked
Elon Musk Says Tesla Can Surpass the Combined Value of Apple and Saudi Aramco
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and the world's richest man, has said that his electric vehicle company could become more valuable than the world's two largest companies — Apple
Top Artificial Intelligence Stocks to Watch in January
Investors seeking opportunities in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector have a plethora of options, with companies integrating AI solutions into their operations. While "pure plays" might be limited, some companies
Kakao Founder Arrested on Stock Manipulation Charges
Kim Beom-su, the billionaire founder of South Korean tech giant Kakao Corp, was arrested on Tuesday over allegations of manipulating stocks during the acquisition of a K-Pop agency last year.
Senator Brown Urges Biden Administration to Ban Chinese-Made Electric Vehicles Amidst Growing National Security Concerns
Senator Sherrod Brown, chair of the Senate Banking Committee and representing the car-producing state of Ohio, has issued a fervent call to President Joe Biden, urging the administration to implement
Nvidia Faces $5.5 Billion Loss as U.S. Tightens AI Chip Export Restrictions to China
Nvidia is bracing for a $5.5 billion hit following new U.S. government restrictions that block the export of its H20 artificial intelligence chips to China - a major development in
Bloomberg Donates $600 Million to Endowments of Four Historically Black Medical Schools
Michael Bloomberg's philanthropic organization, Bloomberg Philanthropies, has announced a monumental donation of $600 million to the endowments of four historically Black medical schools. The announcement, made by Bloomberg, former New
Spotify Slams Apple’s “Outrageous” 27% Commission
Music streaming giant Spotify has launched a scathing critique against Apple for imposing new transaction fees of up to 27% in the US, labelling it as "outrageous" and accusing the
