Target Will Stop Accepting This Old-School Form of Payment
Starting July 15, Target will no longer accept personal checks as a form of payment. This decision is part of the retailer's efforts to streamline the checkout process for shoppers.
Microsoft Promises Smoother PC Gaming With New Shader Delivery System
Microsoft has unveiled a major update to its Windows gaming ecosystem aimed at reducing one of PC gaming’s most notorious frustrations - long load times and in-game stuttering caused by
Gmail to Phase Out SMS Codes, Introduce QR Authentication for Security
Google is set to replace SMS-based authentication codes with QR code verification for Gmail users, aiming to enhance security and reduce the risks associated with text-based authentication. According to Forbes,
Qatar Airways to Exit Cathay Pacific Stake After Eight Years
Qatar Airways is set to divest its entire shareholding in Cathay Pacific, bringing an end to an eight-year investment in Hong Kong’s flagship airline. The Qatari carrier will sell its
Apple Reverses App Store Policy, Allows Retro Game Emulators
In response to mounting antitrust pressure from regulators in both the US and the European Union, tech giant Apple has announced a significant reversal of its App Store policies. Among
Nigerian Billionaire Dozy Mmobuosi ‘Close’ to Taking Over Sheffield United
A takeover of English Championship club Sheffield United by Nigerian billionaire Dozy Mmobuosi is at an advanced stage. As reported on BBC, the Championship promotion contenders' owner Prince Abdullah has
New York City Sues Social Media Giants Over Youth Mental Health Crisis
New York City has launched a groundbreaking lawsuit against several major social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and YouTube, alleging that their platform designs exploit the mental health
Google Taps Billions of Android Phones to Build Global Earthquake Detection Network
Between 2021 and 2024, Google quietly turned more than two billion Android phones into a worldwide earthquake detection system - delivering early warnings to millions of people across 98 countries
Chipmaker Broadcom to buy software group VMware for $61 Billion
It's official! In what could go down as one of the biggest deals in the history of tech business acquisitions, American chipmaker, Broadcom has concluded plans to acquire VMware in
Investing $4,000 in Nvidia a Decade Ago Could Have Made You a Millionaire Today
Nvidia (NVDA), known for its revolutionary GPUs (graphics processing units), has delivered exceptional returns over the past decade, transforming modest investments into substantial wealth. A $4,000 investment in Nvidia stock
Massive Wall Street Layoffs Feared as Banking Profits Tank
There have been whispers of an impending freeze on hiring and even layoffs across financial firms as soaring interest rates and recession fears have tanked appetites for mergers, IPOs and
Amazon Says 14,000 Job Cuts Were About ‘Culture,’ Not Cost-Cutting
Amazon’s decision to lay off 14,000 employees was not financially motivated, according to chief executive Andy Jassy, who described the move as a necessary step to preserve the company’s culture
This Singaporean Startup Has Reinvented the Instant Noodle
There are 300,000 edible plant species but in 2018, just four crops made up half of global production, and three — rice, maize, and wheat — accounted for 86% of
OpenAI, Maker of ChatGPT, Hit With Proposed Class Action Lawsuit Alleging it Stole People’s Data
OpenAI, the organization responsible for the widely-known ChatGPT tool, is facing a lawsuit accusing the company of stealing and misusing substantial amounts of personal data obtained from the internet to
Take-Two Delays ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ to May 2026, Shares Drop Amid Extended Wait
Fans of Grand Theft Auto VI will have to wait even longer as Take-Two Interactive has postponed the game’s release to May 2026, pushing back what is arguably the most
Court Adjourns Binance Tax Evasion Case Over Ongoing Settlement Talks
The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed proceedings in the tax evasion case involving cryptocurrency company Binance Holdings Limited to allow both parties continue settlement discussions. Justice Emeka Nwite
American TikTok Users Face Chinese-Style Censorship Challenges on RedNote
As TikTok faces potential bans in the United States, a wave of users has been migrating to Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote, a Chinese social media platform. The influx of
Tesla Sales Again Fall Short of Production
Tesla reported a modest 4% rise in sales in the first quarter compared to the final three months of last year, despite a series of price cuts on its lower
Three Crowns Unveils 2026 ‘Mum of the Year’ Campaign With Zanzibar Reward
Three Crowns Milk has announced the launch of the 2026 edition of its “Mum of the Year” (MOTY) campaign, an initiative aimed at celebrating and rewarding mothers across Nigeria. Now
Starbucks Illegally Fired US Workers Over Union, Judge Rules
Starbucks illegally fired six workers in New York state in a pushback against unions, a US National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) judge has ruled. As reported on BBC, the judge
