‘Barbie’ Makes History With $1 Billion at the Box Office
In a triumphant achievement for writer-director Greta Gerwig, "Barbie" has soared past the billion-dollar mark at the global box office, according to official estimates from Warner Bros. The blockbuster's phenomenal
PlayStation 5 Pro Will be Bigger, Faster, and Better Using the Same CPU
Rumours surrounding the highly anticipated PlayStation 5 Pro continue to swirl as leaks provide insight into Sony's upcoming gaming console refresh. Leaks suggest that while the PlayStation 5 Pro will
Tesla Stock Plummets Following Sharp Drop in Quarterly Profit
Tesla's stock took a significant hit on Wednesday, plummeting 12% after the company reported a dramatic drop in second-quarter profits. The electric vehicle (EV) giant faced a more than 40%
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
Coca-Cola and Pepsi Dominate Non-Alcoholic Drinks Market
Coca-Cola has once again secured its position as the world’s most valuable non-alcoholic drinks brand, according to a new report by brand valuation consultancy, Brand Finance. The brand’s value has
Instant Brands, Maker of Instant Pot and Pyrex, Files for Bankruptcy
Instant Brands, the manufacturer of popular products like Instant Pot, Corelle, and Pyrex, has filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11. This type of bankruptcy allows for the reorganization of the
Goldman Sachs is Cutting Jobs Again Amid Wall Street Deals Slump
Goldman Sachs, a prominent Wall Street firm, is making preparations for its third round of layoffs since September, responding to a decline in deals activity. According to an individual familiar
Meta Faces Legal Battle Over Use of Pirated Books in AI Training
In a recent legal saga, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, finds itself entangled in a lawsuit filed by a group of authors who allege that the tech giant employed
Hyundai and Kia Theft Claims Surge Over 1,000% Since 2020, Prompting Industry and Social Media Scrutiny
Theft claims for select Hyundai and Kia models have skyrocketed by more than 1,000% since 2020, a staggering increase linked to social media posts disseminating theft techniques. According to data
Nike Partners with Nigerian Customs Design Company Layerx to Champion Culture and Sustainability
Nike, the world's leading supplier of athletic shoes, has joined forces with Nigerian customs design company Layerx in an exciting partnership aimed at promoting culture and environmental sustainability. This innovative
Starbucks Revamps Barista Dress Code in Bid to Reinforce Brand Identity
Starbucks is updating its barista dress code across North America, introducing a stricter uniform policy aimed at reinforcing its brand image and enhancing the in-store customer experience. Beginning May 12,
TikTok to Set One-Hour Daily Screen Time Limit by Default For Users Under 18
TikTok announced Wednesday that every user under 18 will soon have their accounts default to a one-hour daily screen time limit, in one of the most aggressive moves yet by
Florence Nightingale’s Hair Sells for Over £3,500 at Auction
A lock of Florence Nightingale's hair has sold for £3,606 at an auction in North Yorkshire, surpassing its expected value of £2,000 to £3,000. The hair, confirmed to belong to
US Box Office Hits Over $9 Billion in 2023, Marking Post-Pandemic High
The domestic box office in the United States soared past $9 billion in 2023, marking the highest figure since the onset of the pandemic, as reported by Comscore. Despite a
Federal Government Partners with Bloomberg to Rebrand Nigeria’s Global Image
The Nigerian government has announced plans to collaborate with Bloomberg on a two-year initiative aimed at reshaping the country’s international reputation and attracting foreign investment. This development was disclosed in
Microsoft Introduces “Copilot” Key in Groundbreaking Update to Windows Keyboard After 30 Years
In a monumental stride toward enhanced user interaction, Microsoft has unveiled the "Copilot" key, marking its most significant update to the Windows keyboard in three decades. This innovation introduces a
Kia Recalls Over 80,000 Vehicles in the U.S. Over Airbag and Wiring Issues
Kia America has issued a recall for more than 80,000 vehicles due to a defect involving floor wiring beneath the front passenger seat. The issue could interfere with the proper
Mavin Records Seeking Investment or Outright Sale
Mavin Records, one of Nigeria's prominent music labels, is reportedly exploring investment opportunities or considering a complete sale, with major players such as Universal Music Group (UMG), HYBE Corporation, and
BYD Breaks Sales Record, Rivals Tesla for Global EV Leadership
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD has set a new sales record, positioning itself as a strong competitor to Tesla for the title of the world's leading EV maker. In
Nigeria to Earn Over $4bn Revenue as FEC Okays Concession of Abuja, Kano Airports
Nigeria will earn over $4 billion in nominal revenue as the Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Wednesday okayed the concession of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, and Mallam
