Barcelona Nears Groundbreaking £171m Kit Sponsorship Deal with Puma, Facing Hurdles with Nike
Spanish football giants Barcelona are reportedly on the verge of securing a record-breaking sponsorship deal with Puma, potentially becoming the most lucrative kit sponsor arrangement in football. However, complications arising
Elon Musk Begins Process of Rebranding Twitter as X
In a surprising move, tech mogul Elon Musk, owner of Twitter, has embarked on a radical rebranding campaign, introducing a striking change to the social media platform's logo. In an
Candy Kittens Set to Acquire UK Snack Brand Graze from Unilever
British TV personality Jamie Laing's vegan confectionery brand, Candy Kittens, is poised to take over UK snack company Graze in a new deal involving its parent company and Unilever. The
Surgeon General Demands Warning Label on Social Media Apps
In an unprecedented move, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has called on Congress to mandate warning labels on social media apps, likening the threat they pose to children's mental health
Battery Percentage Icon Returns on iOS 16 Beta
The long-gone battery percentage on iPhones is finally back on the latest iOS 16 Beta 5 for developers as Apple has updated the battery icon to display the exact percent
BlizzCon Canceled for 2024, Blizzard Promises Future Return Amid Industry Challenges
Blizzard Entertainment has announced the cancellation of BlizzCon for the year 2024, marking a hiatus for the annual gaming convention typically held in Anaheim, California. While the company did not
Samsung and Google Unveil Eclipsa Audio, a New Standard for 3D Sound
Samsung and Google have introduced Eclipsa Audio, an open-source 3D audio format designed to deliver immersive sound experiences. This groundbreaking technology, set to debut later this year on select YouTube
Global Robotaxi Rollout Gains Momentum as Driverless Services Expand Worldwide
The global push to commercialise robotaxis gathered significant pace in 2025, as autonomous vehicle developers and ride-hailing platforms moved beyond controlled testing into limited passenger operations across multiple regions. After
Taiwan’s ONGLAISAT Satellite Captures High-Resolution Earth Images
A newly launched Taiwanese observation satellite, ONGLAISAT, has successfully captured high-resolution images of Earth, marking a significant achievement in small-satellite technology. The satellite, built with the help of Japanese startup
Spotify Cuts 200 Jobs Within its Podcasting Unit
Spotify, the popular audio streaming company, is implementing a workforce reduction in its podcasting unit, resulting in 200 employees being laid off, which accounts for approximately 2% of the company's
Nigeria Drops Money Laundering Charges Against Binance Executive
Nigeria's anti-corruption agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has dropped a money laundering case against Tigran Gambaryan, a senior cryptocurrency executive at Binance, to allow him to seek
Wayfair is Opening its First-Ever Physical Furniture Store
Wayfair, the prominent online retailer specializing in furniture and home furnishings, is poised to make its first venture into physical retail with the opening of its inaugural flagship store next
United Flight’s Plunge Toward the Ocean Was Caused by Pilot Error, NTSB Says
Federal investigators have determined that a United Airlines flight that came within 748 feet of crashing into the Pacific Ocean in 2022 was the result of pilot error, according to
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Expresses Optimism About the Future of Artificial Intelligence
During the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shared his positive outlook on the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in a conversation with Klaus Schwab, chairperson of
Kendrick Lamar Shares New Song in Short Film for Chanel
Renowned rapper Kendrick Lamar has collaborated with luxury fashion house Chanel to unveil a new song featured in a captivating short film. On Saturday (January 20), Chanel released a mini-movie
Fortnite to Shut Down Multiple Game Modes Following Epic Games Restructuring
Epic Games has announced plans to discontinue several popular game modes in Fortnite, citing low player engagement and recent internal restructuring. The affected modes include Rocket Racing, Ballistic and Festival
Deutsche Bank to Cut 3,500 Jobs Over Next Two Years
Deutsche Bank, Germany's largest financial institution, has unveiled plans to cut 3,500 jobs worldwide by the end of the next two years, joining a slew of lenders retreating from their
Sony and Honda to Launch First Car With PlayStation Remote Play in 2026
Sony Honda Mobility has announced that its first production vehicle, Afeela, will become the world’s first car to feature PlayStation Remote Play when deliveries begin in California in 2026. The
Iconic LA Toy Store Faces Uncertain Future as Tariffs Threaten Toy Industry
Kip’s Toyland, Los Angeles’ oldest toy store, is fighting for survival as looming U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports threaten to push prices beyond what small retailers - and their customers
Meta is Launching a Pay-For-Verification Subscription Service For Facebook and Instagram
Meta is testing a subscription service which will allow Instagram and Facebook users to pay to get verified, Mark Zuckerberg announced on Instagram. “Meta Verified” will start at $11.99 a
