YouTube Intensifies Crackdown on Ad Blockers, Frustrating Users
YouTube has once again escalated its efforts to curb the use of ad blockers, leaving many users frustrated as the platform enforces stricter measures against ad-free viewing. According to a
Is WhatsApp About to Leave Nigeria? FG Agency Responds
The Federal Government has dismissed rumours that WhatsApp is considering halting its services in Nigeria, calling the reports a tactic by the company to sway public opinion amidst a legal
Ubisoft Under Fire as Lawsuit Challenges Game Ownership Rights
A legal dispute over Ubisoft’s 2014 online racing game The Crew is reigniting debate about digital ownership, with the publisher asserting that players never truly “owned” the title - despite
Rite Aid Announces Closure of Additional 30 Stores
Rite Aid, grappling with financial challenges and intensified competition in the pharmaceutical retail sector, is set to shutter approximately 30 more locations across the United States. This move comes in
Former Goldman Sachs Analyst Receives 28-Month Prison Term for Insider Trading
A former analyst at Goldman Sachs and Blackstone, Anthony Viggiano, has been sentenced to 28 months in prison for his involvement in an insider trading scheme described as "catastrophically stupid."
Microsoft and OpenAI Unveil Plans for $100 Billion “Stargate” AI Supercomputer
In a move signalling the intensifying AI competition among tech giants, Microsoft and OpenAI are collaborating on a monumental project: the construction of a colossal AI supercomputer facility dubbed "Stargate."
Nike, Adidas Clothing Weren’t Allowed at Ye’s Donda Academy: Lawsuit
No one at Donda Academy was allowed to wear Adidas or Nike, two former staff members of the school alleged in a new lawsuit. Teachers and students were "required to
Former Battlefield Director Criticizes EA Following Departure
Marcus Lehto, the former director of Battlefield, has spoken out on Twitter, expressing his dissatisfaction with his former employer Electronic Arts (EA) after parting ways with the company in February.
Bentley’s New Electric Car to Arrive in 2025 will Feature Self-Driving Tech
Bentley, the renowned British luxury car brand, is entering the world of electric vehicles (EVs) with its first pure electric car, equipped with advanced self-driving technology. The electric Bentley will
Deadspin Staff Laid Off After Site Sold to Startup: Latest in Media Industry Turmoil
Deadspin, a prominent sports and news site renowned for its candid commentary and analysis, has undergone a significant upheaval as its entire staff was laid off following the site's sale
Elon Musk’s xAI Lays Off 500 Staff in Major Restructuring of Grok Training Team
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, has carried out a sweeping overnight restructuring of its data annotation division, resulting in the layoff of about 500 employees. The affected team had
The Container Store Could be the Next Big Chain to Go Bankrupt
Once a leader in the storage and organization market, The Container Store is facing a tough road ahead. Despite a surge in popularity following its association with Marie Kondo’s "Tidying
UPS to Cut 20,000 Jobs in 2024 Amid Automation Push and Amazon Scale-Back
UPS has announced plans to slash 20,000 jobs this year - roughly 4% of its global workforce - as part of a broader strategy to streamline operations through automation and
CNN Announces Layoffs Amid Major Revamp of Programming and Digital Strategy
CNN has announced a 6% reduction in its workforce, resulting in the loss of approximately 200 jobs, as part of a significant overhaul of its operations. The restructuring, revealed Thursday,
Microsoft Surpasses $3 Trillion Valuation, Riding High on AI Enthusiasm
In a historic moment on Wednesday, Microsoft became the second company ever to reach a staggering valuation of over $3 trillion, propelled by the ongoing artificial intelligence boom that propelled
Elon Musk Teases Interest in MSNBC Amidst Liberal Billionaire Speculation
In a surprising twist, billionaire Elon Musk has hinted at the possibility of acquiring MSNBC, sparking widespread speculation about the future of the liberal-leaning cable news channel. Musk, known for
Google Fires 50 Employees Amid Protests Over Israel Cloud Deal, Organizers Report
Google has terminated the employment of an additional 20 workers, following protests last week over the company’s cloud-computing contract with the Israeli government, according to the organizers behind the demonstrations.
Nike Faces Social Media Setback: 1 Million Instagram Followers Lost in Three Months
Global sportswear leader Nike is grappling with a significant social media challenge, shedding over 1 million Instagram followers in the last three months. This decline, part of a larger eight-month
‘X’ Removed After Being Installed Atop Company Headquarters Following Twitter’s Rebrand
The San Francisco Department of Building Inspection officials made an observation on Monday morning regarding the removal of the new "X" sign on top of the building previously known as
EU Threatens TikTok with Fines and Suspension Over TikTok Lite’s Addictive Features
European Union officials are issuing stern warnings to TikTok, threatening the social media platform with substantial fines and the suspension of certain features of its new spinoff app, TikTok Lite,
