Costco is Now Selling Platinum Bars for $1,089
Costco has expanded its offerings of precious metals by introducing platinum bars to its collection. The retail giant is now selling 1 oz. Swiss-made platinum bars for $1,089.99 on its
Anne Wojcicki’s Nonprofit Wins $305 Million Bid to Acquire 23andMe Following Bankruptcy
A nonprofit organization led by Anne Wojcicki, co-founder and former CEO of genetic testing company 23andMe, has successfully secured the acquisition of the company after it filed for bankruptcy in
Netflix Password Crackdown Boosts New Subscribers to Highest Level Since Covid Began
Netflix's crackdown on password sharing in the United States is yielding positive results, as early data suggests a significant increase in new subscriber sign-ups compared to the early days of
Osaka Receives $3.6m Gold Donation for Water Repairs
The Japanese city of Osaka has received an unusual multi-million-dollar donation to help overhaul its ageing water infrastructure: 21 kilograms of gold bars. The gift, valued at about 560 million
Dutch Court Overturns Landmark Emissions Ruling Against Shell in Climate Case
In a pivotal legal decision, a Dutch court has overturned a prior ruling that required oil giant Shell to reduce its carbon emissions by 45%, dealing a setback to environmental
“Deadpool & Wolverine” Shatters Records with $200 Million Opening Weekend
"Deadpool & Wolverine" has made a historic debut, surpassing the $200 million mark in its opening weekend and setting a new record for the highest-grossing opening for an R-rated film.
Disney is Scrapping Plans For a New $1 Billion Florida Campus
Disney has escalated its conflict with Florida's Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, resulting in the state losing 2,000 white-collar jobs. Disney has canceled its $1 billion office complex project in Florida,
Nvidia Identifies Huawei as Key Competitor in AI Chip Sector
Nvidia, a leading technology company based in Santa Clara, has recognized Huawei as a significant competitor in several crucial areas, particularly in the production of processors vital for artificial intelligence
Google Employees Scramble for Answers After Layoffs Hit Long-Tenured and recently Promoted Employees
Google employees are scrambling for answers from leadership and from colleagues as the company undergoes a massive layoff. On Friday, Alphabet-owned Google announced it was cutting 12,000 employees, roughly 6%
The Activision Blizzard Acquisition Will be Good for Gamers and Sony
Whilst Microsoft and Sony going back and forth with various self-serving claims has been cause for some amusement, thankfully the end is in sight. The job of regulators is to
Apple Design Icon Sir Jony Ive Joins Forces with OpenAI to Build AI-Centric Devices
Renowned British designer Sir Jony Ive, celebrated for shaping Apple’s most iconic products, is teaming up with OpenAI as the artificial intelligence firm moves to develop its own hardware line.
Leaked Sony Documents Reveal Significant Upgrades for PS5 Pro
Recent leaks from internal Sony documents suggest that the highly anticipated PlayStation 5 Pro will bring substantial improvements over its predecessor, including a significant boost in ray tracing performance. While
Starbucks to Close Pickup-Only Stores, Citing Lack of ‘Warmth’
Starbucks has announced plans to phase out its mobile order and pickup-only stores, saying the format fails to deliver the sense of connection that defines the brand. The world’s largest
OpenAI’s TBPN Deal Signals Strategic Push Into Media Influence
OpenAI’s recent acquisition of online talk show TBPN is being interpreted by analysts as more than a content purchase, with many viewing it as a calculated move to shape conversations
Why Stock Investors Are Suddenly So Scared
While 2023 has seen sizable profits for many investors, recent weeks have witnessed a series of market losses triggered by escalating apprehensions of economic contagion from China's slowdown, coupled with
Airline Meals Used to be Plentiful and Luxurious. Here’s What Happened
In an era when airline passengers once savoured gourmet meals at 30,000 feet, today's travellers are lucky to receive a pack of pretzels on short flights. The evolution of airline
Zenith Bank Applauds Customers as New Tech Infrastructure Unveiled
Zenith Bank Plc has completed a major technology upgrade, positioning itself with the top infrastructure in the banking industry to enhance customer experience and service delivery. This upgrade marks a
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%
Heineken Elevates Port Harcourt’s Bole Festival 2024 with Unforgettable Experiences
Heineken, the globally recognized beer brand, made a significant impact at the 2024 Bole Festival, a vibrant annual celebration of food, culture, and community in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Hosted at
Tesla Found Partly Liable in Fatal Autopilot Crash, Ordered to Pay Millions
A Florida jury has ruled that Tesla bears partial responsibility for a 2019 crash in which a Model S using the company’s Autopilot system killed a pedestrian and left another
