Twitter Bans Posting of Handles and Links to Facebook, Instagram, Mastodon and More?
While people around the globe were watching a thrilling FIFA World Cup final, Twitter decided to drop a bombshell and banned links promoting other social networks. The list currently includes
Anglo American Declines £31.1 Billion Takeover Offer from BHP
Anglo American has turned down a £31.1 billion takeover bid from rival miner BHP, dismissing it as "highly unattractive" and "opportunistic." BHP confirmed the proposal on Thursday, aiming to create
Jeff Bezos Says He Will Give Most of His Money to Charity
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos plans to give away the majority of his $124 billion net worth during his lifetime as reported by CNN. In an exclusive interview with CNN, he
The Hennessy Cypher 2023 Sets Nigerian Rap Scene Abuzz
The Hennessy Cypher 2023 is taking the Nigerian rap community by storm with its unmatched lyrical showcase. Featuring a stellar lineup of Ladipoe, Vector, Blaqbonez, and Zlatan, this year's Hennessy
Dangote Opens Up on $20 Billion Refinery Challenges: ‘I Went Through Hell’
Africa’s richest man and Dangote Group president, Aliko Dangote, has revealed the immense struggles he endured while building his $20 billion oil refinery in Lagos, describing the process as one
US Justice Department Clears Paramount’s $111 Billion Warner Bros Discovery Acquisition
The United States Department of Justice has approved Paramount Skydance's proposed $111 billion (£82.8 billion) acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, removing a major regulatory hurdle for one of the largest
Doom Faces the Challenges of 2025 Gaming Industry
Few video game franchises are as iconic as Doom. Since its debut in 1993, the first-person shooter has become a cornerstone of the gaming world. But even Doom and its
Google Employee Accused of Stealing AI Trade Secrets, Faces Federal Charges
A Google employee, Linwei Ding, also known as Leon Ding, has been charged with four counts of theft of trade secrets for allegedly stealing artificial intelligence (AI) technology from the
Pepsi Pulled from Supermarket Shelves in Europe Over Price Increases
In a bold move reflecting the ongoing clash between retailers and suppliers over rising prices, Carrefour, one of France's largest supermarket chains, has decided to cease selling PepsiCo products due
Disney Begins Largest Wave of Layoffs, Targeting Thousands at ESPN, Parks, and Other Divisions
Disney is laying off several thousand workers across the company this week in the second and largest wave of cuts as part of the media giant’s previously announced plan to
Sunny Joseph Imohimi Named ICT Innovator of the Year at 2026 Africa Beacon of ICT Awards
Technology executive and digital transformation specialist Sunny Joseph Imohimi has been honoured with the ICT Innovator of the Year Award at the 2026 edition of the Africa Beacon of ICT
Study Reveals “AI” Label May Deter Customers from Buying Products
As tech companies continue to invest heavily in artificial intelligence, a new study suggests that labelling products with the term "AI" may actually reduce consumer interest. The study, published in
UPS Faces Heat for Delay in Equipping Delivery Vans with Air Conditioning
UPS has yet to fulfil its promise of air-conditioned delivery vans, a pledge made in last year's contract with the Teamsters union. This delay persists despite rising temperatures and increasing
China Offers Parents $1,500 in Bid to Boost Births
China has announced its first nationwide child subsidy, offering 3,600 yuan ($500) annually for each child under the age of three, in an effort to counter the country’s declining birth
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
Microsoft AI Chief Says Company Is Building Chatbots Safe Enough for Children
Microsoft’s Head of Artificial Intelligence, Mustafa Suleyman, has said the company is committed to developing AI systems that are emotionally intelligent, supportive, and safe enough for children to use -
Warner Bros. Discovery Faces Severe Stock Drop Amid Rapid Decline in Television Business
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is facing increasing financial pressure as its stock took a sharp 10% hit, plummeting to a new low of $6.90 following a dismal second-quarter earnings report.
Elon Musk is Once Again the World’s Richest Man
Elon Musk has regained his position as the wealthiest individual in the world, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires tally. With an estimated net worth of approximately $192 billion, the
Samsung’s AI Boom Sparks Fight Over Worker Bonuses
The global artificial intelligence boom has transformed Samsung Electronics into one of the world’s most valuable technology companies. Surging demand for semiconductors used in AI systems has pushed the South
Lego Introduces Smart Bricks as Experts Raise Concerns Over Digital Play
Lego has unveiled a new range of technology-enabled building blocks known as Smart Bricks, promising to add sound, light and motion-based reactions to traditional play. The announcement, made at the
