Netflix is Different Now – and There’s No Going Back
In a transformative shift, Netflix has undergone substantial changes over the past two years to solidify its position as a revenue-driving powerhouse in the highly competitive streaming industry. The streaming
Minimalist Phone Emerges with Physical Keyboard, Promising Four Days of Battery Life
In an era dominated by feature-rich smartphones, Minimal, a company aiming to counter the digital overload, has unveiled the "Minimal Phone." The device is designed for users seeking efficiency and
Google Announces Cloud Interconnect sites in Lagos, Johannesburg, Others
Google has announced the building of dedicated Cloud Interconnect sites in Lagos, Johannesburg, Nairobi and Cape Town. The news, which came at the second Google for Africa event, is the
Hyundai Unveils $20 Billion Investment Plan for U.S. Expansion
Hyundai has announced a $20 billion investment in the United States, marking its largest-ever commitment to the country. The South Korean automaker made the announcement alongside President Donald Trump at
Netflix and Microsoft Team Up For Cheaper Ad-Supported Plan
Movie streaming giant, Netflix has teamed up with Microsoft to offer a cheaper subscription plan, which will show advert to customers. Netflix explained that the service will be an "addition"
Walmart Recalls Apple Juice in 25 States Over Elevated Arsenic Levels
Walmart has issued a recall for nearly 10,000 cases of its Great Value brand apple juice due to the discovery of elevated levels of inorganic arsenic, a potentially harmful chemical.
Why Walmart is Closing Half its Stores in Chicago
Walmart plans to close half its stores in Chicago, a reversal of the retail giant’s high-profile commitment in 2020 to expand in the city as part of its corporate racial
Petrol Price Hike Likely to Trigger Wage Demands, Warns Economist
Development economist Mohammed Nezifi has warned that the recent hike in petrol prices in Nigeria may push the government to increase workers’ wages. In an interview with the News Agency
OpenAI’s Sora Video App Hits 1 Million Downloads in Under Five Days, Stirring Copyright Debate
OpenAI's latest innovation, Sora, has stormed to over one million downloads in less than five days - a milestone it reached even faster than the company’s viral chatbot, ChatGPT, did
Nike CEO John Donahoe Says Breaking Up With China Would be ‘Disastrous’
Nike CEO John Donahoe addressed the rising geopolitical tensions with China, emphasizing that severing ties with the region would have catastrophic consequences for global trade. Speaking at the CNBC CEO
Abu Dhabi Pushes Tourism Ambitions Despite Iran War Tensions
Even as conflict involving Iran sends shockwaves across the Middle East, Abu Dhabi is refusing to slow its ambitious tourism expansion plans. The capital of the United Arab Emirates has
Google Fined Nearly €3 Billion by EU Over Online Advertising Practices
Google has been hit with a €2.95 billion (£2.5 billion) fine by the European Union after regulators ruled that the tech giant abused its dominant position in the online advertising
Former JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes Appointed as Airbus North America Leader
Former JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes is set to assume a pivotal role as the leader of Airbus in North America, stepping into the position of chairman and chief executive officer.
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan’s Tuition-Free School to Close, Leaving Families in Limbo
When Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan launched the Primary School in 2016, the vision was bold: a tuition-free educational model in the Bay Area that would integrate healthcare and learning
Apple Pushes iPhone 15 Pro Max Deliveries to November in Sign of Strong Orders
Apple's newly unveiled iPhone 15 Pro Max is already facing substantial demand, resulting in extended delivery times for eager customers in several countries, including China, Japan, and the United States.
Oasis Fans Frustrated by High Prices and Long Waits on Ticketmaster for Reunion Tour
The highly anticipated reunion tour of British rock band Oasis has sparked frustration among fans, as many encountered issues with the ticket-buying process through Ticketmaster. Tickets for the 17-date tour
US Imposes Over $4 Billion Penalty on Binance as CEO Changpeng Zhao Pleads Guilty
In a significant development, Changpeng Zhao, the CEO of Binance, has stepped down and pleaded guilty to money laundering breaches in a deal that involves the cryptocurrency exchange paying over
Pokémon Card Boom Fuels Rise In Global Theft Cases
A surge in the value of Pokémon cards is driving a wave of thefts across multiple countries, with collectors, retailers, and law enforcement raising concerns over a growing pattern of
Universal Studios Claims Animation Crown with ‘Migration,’ Setting Sights on Disney’s Former Throne
In a surprising turn of events, Universal Studios has dethroned Disney in the animation realm, and their latest release, "Migration," aims to solidify their newfound dominance. The comic tale, which
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
