Google Settles $5 Billion Lawsuit Over Alleged Privacy Invasion in ‘Private Mode’ Tracking
In a significant legal development, Google has reached a preliminary settlement in a class-action lawsuit, agreeing to pay at least $5 billion (£3.9 billion) over allegations that it invaded the
‘French Blue’ Animates This Kid’s Air Jordan 1 Low
The Air Jordan 1 Low has recently emerged in a healthy mix of heritage and experimental takes, as reported on Sneaker News. For its latest proposition, the lifestyle offering has
Elizabeth Holmes Pursues Long-Shot Appeal in Fraud Conviction
Elizabeth Holmes, the infamous former CEO of Theranos, is making a determined bid to overturn her 11-year prison sentence for defrauding investors. Holmes’ legal team is set to argue her
Elon Musk Relaxes Blue Check Policy on X, Facing Resistance from Users
In a surprising turn of events, Elon Musk's social media platform X has reverted to offering free blue checks to prominent users, marking a notable departure from its earlier paid
Inside Google’s Harassment Scandal: Whistleblower Claims She Was Pushed Out After Speaking Up
When Victoria Woodall reported disturbing behaviour by a senior manager at Google, she believed she was doing the right thing. Instead, she now claims her decision triggered a chain of
Call of Duty 2026 Reportedly in Development for Next-Gen Xbox
The 2026 installment of Call of Duty, rumored to be another Modern Warfare title, is reportedly being developed exclusively for the next-generation Xbox, according to a well-known leaker. The claim
Activision Blizzard Probes Cyberattack Linked to Cheating Software
Gaming giant Activision Blizzard is currently investigating a cyberattack targeting players of its popular titles, with hackers exploiting cheat software to pilfer login credentials and sensitive information from unsuspecting users.
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,
Taco Bell Ventures into New Territory with Chicken Nuggets
Taco Bell is shaking up its menu with an unexpected addition: chicken nuggets. Known for its Mexican-inspired offerings, the fast-food chain is taking a more American approach with this limited-time
Social Media Platforms Rush to Combat AI-Generated Images Ahead of November Election
As the November election approaches, major social media platforms are scrambling to address the surge of A.I.-generated images flooding their networks, aiming to prevent these computer-generated visuals from further polluting
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Addresses Arrest and Investigations Amid Platform Misuse Concerns
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has broken his silence following his recent arrest in Paris, stating he was "surprised" by the incident and the subsequent interrogation by French authorities. The arrest,
Unilever Records N15.1bn Profit
Unilever Nigeria Plc has reported a net profit of N15.1 billion for the 2024 financial year, marking a significant 79% increase from the N8.4 billion recorded in 2023. The company's
Elon Musk and Others Urge AI Pause, Citing ‘Risks to Society’
Elon Musk and a group of artificial intelligence experts and industry executives are calling for a six-month pause in developing systems more powerful than OpenAI's newly launched GPT-4, in an
Aflac Confirms Cyberattack Amid Wave of Hacks Targeting U.S. Insurance Industry
Aflac, one of the largest supplemental health insurance providers in the United States, has confirmed it was the target of a recent cyberattack that potentially exposed sensitive customer data, including
Twitter Board Says it Will ‘Enforce the Merger Agreement’ Despite Elon Musk’s Latest Move
Who wants to own Twitter? Maybe Elon Musk doesn't. Sure, maybe he is causing chaos to extract a lower price from the Twitter board, but he just as well may
Naira Projected to Fall to N1,804 Per Dollar in 2025 – Report
A new report by Afrinvest has projected that the Nigerian Naira could depreciate to a fair value of N1,804 per dollar at the official market by 2025. The report, titled
Zenith Bank Expands UK Footprint With Manchester Branch Launch
Zenith Bank Plc has announced the opening of a new branch in Manchester, United Kingdom, marking a major step in its international expansion strategy. The official launch, scheduled for March
BYD Unveils Blade EV Battery With 9-Minute Charging
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has introduced a new generation of its Blade battery technology alongside an ultra-fast charging system capable of significantly reducing EV charging times. The company revealed
23andMe Fined £2.3m Over Major UK Data Breach That Exposed Sensitive Genetic Details
The UK’s data protection watchdog has fined DNA testing firm 23andMe £2.31 million for failing to adequately protect the personal information of thousands of users affected by a major data
FBI Warns Gmail Users of AI-Driven Scams Impersonating Google Support
Gmail users are being urged to stay alert as cybercriminals deploy AI-powered scams designed to steal login credentials. The FBI has issued a warning about a sophisticated phishing attack that
