Spotify Shifts Focus to AI, Slashing Staff in Bid for Podcasting and Audiobook Domination
In a strategic move to boost margins in its podcasting and audiobook divisions, Spotify has announced a major shift towards artificial intelligence (AI), resulting in a series of layoffs. The
The US government is Investigating China’s Breakthrough Smartphone
The United States government is actively seeking more information regarding Huawei's latest flagship smartphone, the Mate 60 Pro, which boasts an advanced 5G Kirin 9000s processor. This move comes amid
Meta vs. Twitter: Zuckerberg’s Latest Threads App Set to Disrupt the Social Media Landscape
The rivalry between Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk escalates as Zuckerberg's Meta teases Threads, a new app challenging Twitter's real-time conversation space, set to launch on Thursday.Threads, resembling Twitter, emphasizes
Nike Unveils Air Max 90 “Evergreen Aura” – A Timeless Twist on a Classic
Nike is bringing a fresh spin to one of its most iconic silhouettes with the upcoming release of the Air Max 90 “Evergreen Aura.” Blending heritage design with a modern
OpenAI Worries People May Become Emotionally Reliant on its New ChatGPT Voice Mode
OpenAI has expressed concerns that users might develop emotional dependence on ChatGPT’s new human-like voice mode, which has the potential to alter the way people interact with technology. This concern
Tesla Net Income and Earnings Drop More Than 20% From Last Year
Shares in electric vehicle maker Tesla dropped more than 4% after the company reported first-quarter earnings after the bell. Here are the results. Earnings per share: 85 cents adj. vs
The Frustrating Battle: Bots and the Difficulty of Buying Nikes
Sneakers have become highly coveted collectible items, but they are also a prime target for scalpers. The global sneaker industry is valued at $86 billion, with projections of reaching $128
Kanye West and Adidas Instagram ‘Feud’ Explained
Kanye West is no stranger to getting into online feuds with notable names and brands. As reported by The Sun, during Labor Day weekend 2022, the rapper-turned-fashion-mogul lashed out at
Court Papers Suggest UK Sought Wider Access to Apple User Data Than Previously Revealed
Fresh court filings have raised new questions over the extent of the UK government’s efforts to gain access to Apple’s encrypted user data, suggesting the push may have gone further
Amazon Blocks 1,800 Job Applications Linked to Suspected North Korean Operatives
Amazon has prevented more than 1,800 job applications from individuals believed to be linked to North Korea, according to the company’s chief security officer. Stephen Schmidt said the applicants attempted
Coke’s New Bottle Cap Doesn’t Come Off
Coke knows that its soda caps often end up as litter. So it's trying to solve the problem by tethering them to the bottle, at least in the United Kingdom.Earlier
SEC Sues Elon Musk Over Alleged Disclosure Violations in Twitter Stock Acquisition
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk on Tuesday, accusing him of failing to properly disclose his growing ownership stake in Twitter - now
Disney Says Streaming Business at ‘Turning Point’
Disney's streaming business has continued to grow - but its losses are rising too. As reported by the BBC, the media giant said it had added more than 12 million
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
Have You Said Your Final Goodbye to the iPod as Apple Stops Production?
Apple will no longer be making iPods, the trend-setting MP3 players that transformed how people get music and gave rise to the iPhone.The compnay had made this official in May
Southwest Airlines to Cut 15% of Corporate Workforce in Major Restructuring
Southwest Airlines has announced plans to lay off 15% of its corporate workforce, marking the first mass job cuts in the company’s history. The airline confirmed on Monday that approximately
PlayStation Marks Far Cry’s 20th Anniversary with Free Downloads, No PS Plus Required
In honour of Far Cry's illustrious 20-year history as one of gaming's premier open-world shooters, PlayStation has unveiled a special campaign offering free digital collectables to players, no PlayStation Plus
Twitter Lays Off Staff at its Only Africa Office in Ghana
Twitter has fired nearly all its staff in Ghana, which was home to its only office in Africa. As reported by the BBC, the firm "is re-organising its operations as
Elon Musk Sells X to AI Company xAI in $45 Billion Deal
Elon Musk has announced that X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has been sold to his artificial intelligence company, xAI, for $45 billion. The transaction, revealed in
Chinese Automaker Patents Voice-Activated In-Car Toilet Concept
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Seres has secured a patent for an unusual feature - an integrated toilet system designed for use inside a car. According to patent documents filed in
