Microsoft Introduces New Strike-Based Enforcement Program to Tackle Toxic Behavior on Xbox
In a proactive move to combat toxic behaviour among its gaming community, Microsoft has unveiled a novel enforcement initiative for Xbox. The tech giant laid out the framework of this
Brazilian Court Fines Apple $19m For Selling iPhone Without Chargers
Apple keeps on losing court battles in Brazil over its decision to stop shipping iPhones with a charger. As reported by The Nigeria Lawyer, a São Paulo state court has
Oracle Faces Scrutiny After Alleged Data Breach, Hacker Puts Stolen Data Up for Sale
Oracle is under fire after a hacker claimed to have breached the company's cloud systems, exfiltrating sensitive data from over 144,000 clients. The breach, which allegedly compromised around 6 million
Text Scammers Make Tens of Thousands a Month – and Spend it on Designer Shoes and Bags
The boxes are stacked neatly, row after row: Gucci heels in bright reds, handbags in supple leather, designer labels peeking from every corner. It looks like the back room of
Microsoft Implements iPhone-Only Policy for China-Based Employees, Bans Android Devices
Microsoft has announced a significant policy change affecting its employees in China, mandating that they use only iPhones for work purposes, effective September 2024. This move comes as part of
WhatsApp to Introduce New Ad Features Without Affecting Private Chats
WhatsApp, owned by Meta, is set to roll out three new advertising features globally, aiming to generate more revenue while keeping users’ private conversations untouched. The company emphasized that ads
Diageo Ends its 15-Year Partnership With Diddy Following Lawsuit
Diageo, the spirits maker, has terminated its 15-year partnership with Sean "Diddy" Combs, following a recent racial discrimination lawsuit and allegations of neglect and underpromotion of his DeLeón tequila, which
Dyson to Cut 1,000 Jobs in Britain Amid Global Restructuring
Dyson, the renowned vacuum cleaner manufacturer, has announced plans to eliminate approximately 1,000 jobs in Britain as part of a global restructuring effort. The company, founded by James Dyson, employs
California Leads Multi-State Lawsuit to Block $110 Billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger
A coalition of 12 US states, led by California, has filed a lawsuit seeking to block the proposed $110 billion (£85 billion) merger between Paramount and Warner Bros., arguing that
Threads Now Has ‘Tens of Millions’ of Daily users But its Honeymoon Phase May be Over
Following its launch two weeks ago, Meta's Twitter competitor Threads saw an impressive surge in user signups, surpassing 100 million in under a week. However, recent data indicates that the
Coke Zero Sugar Finds Its Voice with AI in New Global Campaign
Coke is breaking new ground by giving Coke Zero Sugar a voice through a global campaign that harnesses artificial intelligence (AI) technology. This initiative, revealed by the soft drink giant,
Starbucks Sales Decline as Customers Push Back Against High Prices
Starbucks is facing a drop in sales as customers appear to be resisting the high costs of its popular iced coffees and lemonades. The coffee giant reported a 3% decrease
Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Estimated Insurance Loss Could Reach $3 Billion
A devastating bridge collapse in Baltimore, USA, has prompted predictions of the largest single marine insurance loss in history, according to statements from a British insurance marketplace. Following a tragic
In a New BMW Sedan, Drivers Can Change Lanes Using Just Their Eyes
BMW has unveiled the new 5-series sedan, featuring an innovative capability that allows drivers to change lanes simply by looking at the side mirrors. With the optional Highway Assistant system,
Snapchat to Let Parents Decide Whether Their Teens Can Use the App’s AI Chatbot
Snapchat has introduced a new feature allowing parents to decide whether their teenagers can engage with the app's "My AI" chatbot, addressing concerns about the tool's safety for young users.
Coca-Cola’s Olympic Campaign Celebrates Unity and Inspiration in Paris 2024
As anticipation builds for the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris, Coca-Cola has unveiled its latest heartwarming campaign, "It's Magic When the World Comes Together," emphasizing camaraderie and unity. Continuing its
US Officials Slam EU After X Is Fined Over Verification Practices
A major transatlantic row erupted on Friday after the European Union imposed a €120m (£105m) penalty on X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, for what regulators described
Tesla Reportedly Hired a PR Firm to Monitor Employees on Facebook
Tesla reportedly paid a consultancy firm to monitor employees' Facebook interactions when some workers wanted to form a union at the company's factory in Fremont, California.CNBC cited invoices and "other
iPhone Maker Foxconn to Build Electric Vehicles for Mitsubishi Motors
Foxconn, the Taiwanese tech giant best known for manufacturing Apple’s iPhones, has unveiled plans to build electric vehicles (EVs) for Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors in a new push into the
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
