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
e.l.f. Beauty CEO Charts Gen Z–Focused Expansion with Billion-Dollar Bet
Affordable cosmetics brand e.l.f. Beauty has spent years figuring out what many retailers still struggle to master: how to consistently capture the attention - and loyalty - of Gen Z
Novo Nordisk Sues Eli Lilly Over Weight-Loss Drug Advertising Claims
Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer of Wegovy and Ozempic, has filed a lawsuit against rival pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly, accusing it of misleading consumers by suggesting its weight-loss and diabetes drugs
Oscars to Move From ABC to YouTube Streaming in 2029
The Academy Awards will shift to exclusive streaming on YouTube beginning in 2029, marking a major change in how one of Hollywood’s most prestigious events reaches audiences worldwide. The Academy
Microsoft Opens Up its AI-Powered Bing to All Users
Microsoft is now rolling out the new AI-powered version of its Bing search engine to all users, following a limited preview version that had only been available to select users
‘A Nightmare Unfolding’: Inside the Fight for Warner Bros and the Uncertainty Rocking Hollywood
On the Warner Bros lot in Burbank, tourists still line up for photos in front of the Friends café set, unaware that behind the familiar façades, one of Hollywood’s oldest
Toyota Recalls Electric Cars Over Concerns About Loose Wheels
Automobile giant, Toyota is recalling 2,700 of its first mass-produced all-electric vehicles over concerns that wheels of the cars risk falling off. According to a spokesperson who spoke to the
Apple Records Strongest iPhone Sales Ever as Mac Revenue Slips
Apple has posted its highest-ever iPhone sales, driven by strong demand for the iPhone 17 lineup during the final quarter of last year, even as other parts of its hardware
Starbucks Agrees to Pay $35m to New York City Workers in Landmark Labour Settlement
Starbucks has agreed to pay more than $35 million to thousands of its New York City workers following a major settlement over claims that the company repeatedly violated local labour
Adidas Signs $1.2 Billion Partnership With Manchester United
Manchester United and Adidas have sealed a groundbreaking deal, extending their apparel-sponsorship contract for an astonishing £900 million ($1.2 billion) over the next ten years. The partnership between the British
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
Google Terminates 28 Employees for Protesting Israeli Cloud Deal
Google has terminated the employment of more than two dozen employees who participated in protests against the company's cloud computing contract with the Israeli government. The dismissals came after an
EFCC Returns N279m Recovered From National Theatre Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over N279 million recovered from a contract fraud case linked to the National Theatre, now known as the Wole Soyinka Centre
Tokyo Introduces Instant Fines for Littering in Busy Tourist District
Authorities in Tokyo have begun enforcing on-the-spot penalties for littering in the popular district of Shibuya as part of efforts to address growing waste management concerns linked to rising tourist
Activision to Shut Down Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile One Year After Global Launch
Just over a year after its highly anticipated global release, Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile is set to go offline, publisher Activision has announced. The mobile title, launched worldwide on
US Targets Gamers to Fill Air Traffic Control Jobs Amid Staffing Shortage
The Federal Aviation Administration has launched a new recruitment drive urging skilled gamers to consider careers in air traffic control, as authorities grapple with a growing workforce shortage. In a
New Apple Exclusive Reveals iPhone 14 Price Shock
Apple leaks have revealed that the iPhone 14 Pro models will receive multiple exclusive upgrades and higher pricing. However, fresh reports have revealed that the standard iPhone 14 models will
Grammys CEO Harvey Mason Jr. Fully Committed to Overhaul Awards Show Integrity
Harvey Mason Jr., the Chief Executive Officer of the Recording Academy, is leaving no stone unturned in his efforts to restore the credibility of the Grammy Awards, scheduled for its
Taylor Swift Challenges ‘Swift Home’ Trademark Bid in US
Pop superstar Taylor Swift has taken steps to block a US company’s attempt to trademark the phrase “Swift Home,” arguing that the branding could mislead consumers into believing she is
Google Expands AI Health Push With Support For Apple Watch And Rival Devices
Google has unveiled a series of artificial intelligence-powered health features aimed at strengthening its position in the growing digital health market, including plans to support devices made by rival companies
