YouTube Implements Measures to Limit Harmful Content Recommendations for Teen Users
YouTube is taking significant steps to address potentially harmful content recommendations that could negatively impact teen users by limiting repeated exposure to certain video categories. The platform's recent initiative aims
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Claims Meta Offering $100 Million Plus to Lure His Team
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has revealed that some of his top employees have been targeted by rival tech giant Meta with “giant offers,” including signing bonuses reportedly reaching $100
Apple Launches ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Service in US
Apple Inc (AAPL.O) has launched its "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) service in the United States, a move that threatens to disrupt the fintech sector dominated by firms like Affirm
‘A Tribe Called Judah’ Makes History as Nollywood’s First N1 Billion Grossing Film
Nollywood has witnessed a groundbreaking moment as 'A Tribe Called Judah' secures its place as the first-ever Nollywood film to surpass the N1 billion mark domestically, marking a new era
US Stocks See Worst First Half Drop in More Than 50 Years
Stocks in the United States of America have seen their worst first half of a year since 1970 even as concerns continue to grow over how steps to curb inflation
Researchers Warn AI Toys for Young Children May Misread Emotions and Respond Inappropriately
Researchers are calling for stricter oversight of artificial intelligence-powered toys designed for young children after a new study found that some devices struggle to understand emotions and may respond in
Bitcoin Surges to Over $73,000, Reaches 6-Month High
Bitcoin’s price has surged to a six-month peak, surpassing $73,500 in the final week before the U.S. presidential election. This latest rise marks Bitcoin’s highest value since April and reflects
Tesla Stock Plummets Following Sharp Drop in Quarterly Profit
Tesla's stock took a significant hit on Wednesday, plummeting 12% after the company reported a dramatic drop in second-quarter profits. The electric vehicle (EV) giant faced a more than 40%
Bolt Restricts Cross-Border Ride Requests Amid Nigeria-South Africa ‘Taxi-War’
Ride-hailing giant Bolt has implemented restrictions on cross-border ride requests between Nigeria and South Africa following a surge in social media-fueled pranks that left drivers frustrated and out of pocket.
Ford Sells Shares in EV Maker Rivian For $188.2 Million
Ford Motor Co sold 7 million shares of electric carmaker Rivian Automotive Inc for about $188.2 million, or $26.88 apiece, the U.S. automaker said in a filing on Friday.Ford now
Adobe Offers Payment for Original Video Content to Train AI
Adobe, the software giant, is venturing into artificial intelligence with a text-to-video generator akin to OpenAI's recent innovation. Documents obtained by Bloomberg reveal Adobe's initiative to compensate artists and photographers
MTN Collaborates With Apple Music And Offers Nigerian Users 6 Months Free Trial
A partnership between MTN and Apple Music has been confirmed in a bid to allow its Nigerian users access to its services amidst card payment challenges. Telecommunication giant MTN has
adidas Originals and BAPE® Unveil Collaboration: Introducing the adidas N x BAPE® Sneaker
This April marks the continuation of the dynamic partnership between adidas Originals and BAPE® as they introduce the adidas N x BAPE® sneaker, a testament to urban style and 2000s
BrewDog Founder Apologises After Job Losses
The co-founder of BrewDog has apologised to staff and small investors after hundreds of employees were made redundant following the company’s sale out of administration. The brewer’s main brewery and
Disney’s Hulu + Live TV and Fubo Announce Merger, Ending Venu Sports Lawsuit
In a surprising move, Disney’s Hulu + Live TV service and streaming platform Fubo have announced a merger, creating one of the largest pay-TV streaming providers in the U.S. The
Fisker’s Luxury Electric SUV Now Available for $25,000 Amid Company’s Financial Woes
California-based electric vehicle manufacturer Fisker is offering its luxury electric SUV, the Ocean, at an unprecedented price of $25,000, marking a significant discount from its original sticker price. However, potential
Germany Introduces New Chancenkarte Visa to Attract Skilled Workers
Germany has launched a new visa program aimed at making it easier for skilled workers from outside the European Union to immigrate. The Chancenkarte, or "Opportunity Card," was introduced to
Meta to Scrap Hundreds of Jobs in London in Fresh Cost-Cutting Measures
Meta is to cut hundreds of jobs in London and scrap Instagram’s hub in the city as part of widespread cost-cutting measures as the social media giant wrestles with a
Trump Announces $15 Billion Lawsuit Against New York Times Over Defamation Claims
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to sue The New York Times for $15 billion over what he describes as defamation and libel, escalating his long-running feud with
Creative Industries Raise Alarm Over OpenAI-Disney Licensing Deal
Workers across the creative sector have voiced growing unease following a $1bn (£740m) agreement that will allow Disney characters to be used within OpenAI’s ChatGPT and its video-generation platform, Sora.
