Baidu’s $3.6 Billion Joyy Deal Collapses, Dealing a Setback to Live Streaming Expansion Plans
Chinese tech giant Baidu faces a setback in its ambitions to expand its live streaming business in China and diversify revenue streams as it calls off a planned $3.6 billion
FAA Report Highlights Safety Culture Issues at Boeing Following Fatal Crashes
A scathing report released by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Monday has shed light on significant safety culture shortcomings at Boeing, the aircraft manufacturer plagued by two fatal crashes
Stellantis Recalls Over 1.2 Million Ram Trucks Due to Brake System Software Issue
Stellantis, the global automaker, is recalling more than 1.2 million Ram 1500 trucks due to a software glitch in the anti-lock brake system (ABS), according to a statement from the
Jack Dorsey’s Block to Cut Nearly Half of Workforce in AI Shift
Jack Dorsey has announced sweeping job cuts at his financial technology company Block, saying advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping how businesses are built and run. In a letter to
Surge in Popularity of ‘Dumbphones’ as Adults and Teens Seek to Reduce Screen Time
Adults and teenagers aiming to cut back on their screen time are increasingly swapping their smartphones for simpler, "dumb" models. The ability to track daily screen time on smartphones can
UK Government Boosts Funding for BBC World Service by £33m Over Three Years
The UK government has announced a significant increase in funding for the BBC World Service, committing an additional £33 million over the next three years. Under the new arrangement, the
Binance Withdrawals Jump to $3 Billion in 24 Hours, Research Firm Reveals
Investors withdrew as much as $3 billion from Binance on Tuesday, according to blockchain analytics firm Nansen, as a deluge of negative headlines about the cryptocurrency industry rattled users of
Explore the Future of Banking at the 18th Connected Banking Summit – West Africa
The International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA) is thrilled to announce the 18th Edition of the Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards – West Africa 2024. This prestigious
Elon Musk’s Fortune Soars as SpaceX Reaches New Heights
Elon Musk’s financial empire has soared to new heights, propelled by the extraordinary growth of SpaceX, the aerospace company he founded with the goal of transforming space exploration. SpaceX’s valuation
Tesla Shares Jump After Reports of China Deal
Tesla's shares experienced a significant surge following reports indicating that the company has made substantial progress in securing regulatory approval in China through a partnership with search engine giant Baidu.
Amazon Refreshes Fire TV Interface With Cleaner Design, Expanded App Pins and Alexa+
Amazon has announced an update to its Fire TV operating system, introducing a cleaner user interface, expanded customization options and deeper integration of its new Alexa+ experience. The redesign does
The End of the Swipe: New York City Prepares to Say Goodbye to the MetroCard
For more than 30 years, the ritual has been the same. You step up to the turnstile, swipe your blue-and-yellow MetroCard, and hope you’ve nailed the perfect speed. Too fast,
OPay Highlights Smart Business Solutions At Nigeria Agrofood International Trade Show 2026
OPay took centre stage as a major sponsor at the Nigeria Agrofood International Trade Show 2026, held from March 24 to 26 at the Landmark Centre in Lagos. The annual
Alibaba Posts Flat Revenue Growth For the First Time
Alibaba has posted a flat revenue growth for the first time since becoming a public company, but investors don't seem to be ruffled by this, as reported by CNN. Shares
Paul George Confirms End of Signature Sneaker Line with Nike, Retro Releases Planned
Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George has officially confirmed the conclusion of his signature sneaker line after six models, according to an announcement made to SneakerReporter.com on Sunday night. While
Netflix Cuts Prices in Some Countries to Boost Subscriptions
Netflix has cut prices of its subscription plans in some countries as the streaming giant looks to maintain subscriber growth amid stiff competition and strained consumer spending. As reported on
Trapped at Sea: Indonesian Fishermen Sue Bumble Bee Over Alleged Forced Labor
Muhammad Syafi’i will never forget the searing pain as hot oil splattered across his stomach, burning his skin through his clothes. He was a cook aboard a fishing vessel supplying
T-Mobile Begins Laying Off Managers, Closing Retail Stores
T-Mobile is eliminating district and regional territory positions affecting hundreds of stores across the country, a move that is intended to help curb costs at the wireless provider, The Desk
Elon Musk’s Trillion-Dollar Milestone: Understanding Just How Much Money $1 Trillion Really Is
For decades, the title of "world's richest person" has been reserved for individuals whose fortunes seemed almost impossible to comprehend. Yet even by those standards, the wealth Elon Musk is
This Brilliant Pink Diamond Sold for About $60 Million
A stunning pink diamond has sold for nearly $60 million, more than twice the expected price. As reported by CNN, the massive rock sold for 453.2 million Hong Kong dollars,
