Chinese Police Detain Evergrande Wealth Staff Amid Financial Troubles
Chinese authorities have detained several staff members of Evergrande's wealth management unit following the company's failure to repay investors. This marks the first criminal investigation against the embattled property developer
Google Transforms Chrome Into AI-Powered Browser With Gemini Integration
Google is turning its popular Chrome browser into an AI-powered tool, introducing its Gemini AI assistant directly into the platform as part of a major update. The move comes as
Swiss Chocolates and Wines to Get Cheaper in India Under New Trade Deal
Swiss chocolates and wines are set to cost less in India following the implementation of a new trade pact between New Delhi and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which
LG Launches Mosquito Repellent Air Conditioner in Nigeria
LG Electronics has introduced a groundbreaking air conditioning system to the Nigerian market, unveiling the Dual Inverter Air Conditioner with its innovative Mosquito Away feature. This marks a significant step
Naira Projected to Fall to N1,804 Per Dollar in 2025 – Report
A new report by Afrinvest has projected that the Nigerian Naira could depreciate to a fair value of N1,804 per dollar at the official market by 2025. The report, titled
Eight Million Australians Urged to Switch Off Lights
Australia's energy minister, Chris Bowen has urged households in New South Wales - a state that includes the country's biggest city Sydney - to switch off their lights in the
OpenAI Secures $40 Billion to Advance AI Research
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has raised $40 billion in fresh funding to accelerate artificial intelligence research, expand its computing infrastructure, and enhance its technology offerings. Announcing the investment in
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
Samsung Introduces Mid-Range AI-Powered Galaxy A Series to Intensify Competition
Samsung has expanded the artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities of its smartphones with the launch of mid-range Galaxy A series devices, intensifying competition in the mobile market. For the first time,
UK Regulator Bans Disney Poster Over ‘Disturbing’ Imagery
The UK’s advertising watchdog has prohibited a Disney promotional poster for the upcoming sci-fi film Predator: Badlands, ruling that its imagery was likely to alarm children. The Advertising Standards Authority
Google Explores AI Paywall Option Amid Business Model Revamp
Google, the ubiquitous search engine utilized by over a billion individuals globally, is reportedly contemplating a shift towards monetizing premium content generated through artificial intelligence (AI). The tech giant, a
OpenAI Establishes Safety Board Amid Employee Concerns
In response to recent internal turmoil, OpenAI has announced the formation of a new committee tasked with advising the company’s board on safety and security measures related to artificial intelligence
Tesla Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Privacy Intrusion
A California Tesla owner on Friday sued the electric carmaker in a prospective class action lawsuit accusing it of violating the privacy of customers. The lawsuit in the U.S. District
Inside Google’s Harassment Scandal: Whistleblower Claims She Was Pushed Out After Speaking Up
When Victoria Woodall reported disturbing behaviour by a senior manager at Google, she believed she was doing the right thing. Instead, she now claims her decision triggered a chain of
Samsung Launches New Galaxy S23 Smartphone Lineup With Improved Camera, Gaming Capabilities
Samsung has launched its latest lineup of flagship Galaxy smartphones, touting a better camera and enhanced gaming features as the South Korean tech giant tries to tempt people to upgrade
Washington is Waking Up to AI’s Risks About Three Years Too Late
In an era where some of the world's largest corporations are deeply invested in artificial intelligence, U.S. lawmakers are only now beginning to recognize the potential dangers posed by this
China Moves To Ban Hidden Car Door Handles Over Safety Risks
China has announced a ban on hidden car door handles, becoming the first country to formally prohibit the design amid growing safety concerns surrounding electric vehicles (EVs). The decision follows
Washington Post Publisher Fred Ryan Steps Down
Fred Ryan, the publisher and chief executive of The Washington Post, has announced his departure from his position after nearly a decade of leading the newspaper. Ryan, who had previously
JPMorgan is Cutting About 1,000 First Republic Bank Employees
JPMorgan Chase has informed approximately 1,000 employees of First Republic Bank that they will no longer have their jobs. Earlier this month, JPMorgan acquired most of First Republic's assets after
Meta Apologises for Auto-Translation Error That Falsely Announced Indian Politician’s Death
Meta has issued a public apology after an auto-translation error on its Instagram platform incorrectly announced the death of Siddaramaiah, the Chief Minister of Karnataka, India. The tech firm confirmed
