Musk’s Companies File Antitrust Lawsuit Against Apple and OpenAI
Two businesses backed by Elon Musk, social media platform X and artificial intelligence startup xAI, have filed a lawsuit in the United States accusing Apple and OpenAI of anti-competitive practices.
US Targets Gamers to Fill Air Traffic Control Jobs Amid Staffing Shortage
The Federal Aviation Administration has launched a new recruitment drive urging skilled gamers to consider careers in air traffic control, as authorities grapple with a growing workforce shortage. In a
Pokémon Go at 10: Millions of Players Are Still Trying to Catch ‘Em All
A decade after it revolutionised mobile gaming, Pokémon Go continues to bring millions of players together, proving that its appeal extends far beyond catching virtual creatures. Since its launch in
Microsoft and Asus Unveil ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X: Windows 11 Handhelds for Multi-Platform Gaming
Microsoft and Asus have officially launched two new handheld gaming consoles - the ROG Xbox Ally and the more powerful ROG Xbox Ally X - after months of speculation and
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.
Why WhatsApp’s India Privacy Fight Matters
For millions of Indians, WhatsApp is more than a messaging service. It is how families talk, businesses operate and communities organise. That ubiquity is precisely why a legal challenge to
Heineken Announces £39m Investment to Reopen Over 60 Closed Pubs
Heineken, the brewing giant, has revealed plans to inject £39 million into its UK pub chain, Star Pubs, with the aim of reopening 62 pubs that had been closed in
Honda and Nissan in Merger Talks Amid Industry Challenges
Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan are in discussions about a potential merger, a move that could reshape the automotive landscape by uniting two of Japan’s biggest car manufacturers. Both companies
British Pubs are Worried They’ll Run Out of Guinness
In the bustling Sheephaven Bay pub, tucked just behind London’s Camden High Street, Guinness is no longer just a drink – it’s a cultural phenomenon. For owner Pat Logue, the
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
Musk Feuds With Apple Over Twitter Advertising
Elon Musk has said Apple has halted most of its advertising on Twitter and accused the company of threatening to remove the platform from its app store. As reported by
First Republic Bank Teeters on the Brink of Collapse
First Republic Bank (FRC) is teetering on the brink of collapse as shares fell to new all-time lows on reports the federal government and the nation’s biggest banks are reluctant
African Game Reimagines Reclaiming African Artefacts
A newly released video game is drawing attention for placing players in the role of African characters tasked with retrieving looted cultural treasures from Western museum collections. Titled Relooted, the
Google Settles ‘Incognito’ Lawsuit, Agrees to Delete Billions of Browser Records
Google has reached a settlement in a lawsuit concerning its 'Incognito' private browsing mode, agreeing to delete billions of data records related to users' browsing habits. Initially filed in 2020,
Cash App Founder Bob Lee’s Death: Tech Worker Arrested in Fatal Stabbing
Police have arrested a self-described tech entrepreneur over the fatal stabbing in San Francisco of Cash App founder Bob Lee. As reported on BBC, the suspect is 38-year-old Nima Momeni
Airbnb Now Lets You Book Personal Chefs, Trainers, and More While Travelling
Airbnb is rolling out a major redesign of its app as it takes a bold step toward becoming a full-service travel platform, offering users the option to book personal services
Starbucks Illegally Fired US Workers Over Union, Judge Rules
Starbucks illegally fired six workers in New York state in a pushback against unions, a US National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) judge has ruled. As reported on BBC, the judge
Google Reacts Angrily to Report it will Have to Sell Chrome
The ongoing antitrust case against Google has taken a dramatic turn, with reports indicating the US Department of Justice (DOJ) plans to propose measures that could include forcing the tech
Z-Library E-Book Site Domains Seized by U.S. Dept of Justice
Internet domains for the popular Z-Library online eBook repository were seized early this morning by the U.S. Department of Justice, preventing easy access to the service. Z-Library is ranked in
FTC Wants to Make it Easier for Consumers to Cancel Free Trials and Subscriptions
New rules from the US government could soon let Americans more easily cancel free trials and subscriptions they no longer want, according to the Federal Trade Commission. The proposed rule
