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
Arkane Studios Founder Criticises Xbox Game Pass Model as ‘Unsustainable’ and ‘Damaging’
Raphael Colantonio, founder of Arkane Studios and creative director behind acclaimed titles like Dishonored and Prey, has voiced sharp criticism of Xbox’s Game Pass subscription model, describing it as “unsustainable”
HMD Unveils Inaugural Self-Branded Mobile Devices, Focusing on Affordability and Repairability
HMD, the manufacturer behind Nokia-branded phones, has stepped into the spotlight with the launch of its first-ever self-branded mobile devices. These budget-friendly handsets prioritize both affordability and repairability, marking a
Spotify Hits Record $10 Billion Payout to Music Industry in 2024
Spotify has achieved a milestone by paying a record $10 billion to the music industry in 2024, marking the highest annual payout from a single retailer. This represents a significant
Labubu Mania: The Curious Rise of a Bizarre Toy Phenomenon
At first glance, the Labubu doll looks like something out of a child’s fever dream - pointy ears, an unsettling grin revealing nine jagged teeth, and eyes that sit somewhere
Is Coca-Cola a Smart Stock to Buy Before the End of 2023?
As the year concludes, investors are contemplating their investment strategies for 2023, seeking a balance between stability and returns. While the iconic beverage giant Coca-Cola (KO) offers a renowned brand
Man Utd Takeover Latest: Sheikh Jassim also Submit Second Bid After Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim has joined Ineos owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe in submitting a second bid to buy Manchester United. A representative for Sheikh Jassim said on Saturday they put
X Suspends Operations in Brazil Following Censorship Conflict with Supreme Court Judge
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has shut down its office in Brazil following a contentious standoff with a Brazilian Supreme Court judge. The platform announced the
12 Well-Known Companies That Declared Bankruptcy in 2024
The year 2024 proved challenging for several iconic brands, as inflation, shifting consumer trends, and operational hurdles led to a wave of high-profile bankruptcies. From retailers to airlines, many companies
Kraft Heinz Wants You to Mix Flavors in Your Ketchup
Coca-Cola revolutionized soda customization with its Freestyle fountains about 15 years ago, and now Kraft Heinz aims to do something similar for dipping sauces. The concept involves sauce "bases" such
U.S. Court Finds Google Guilty of Monopolizing Online Advertising Market
A U.S. federal court has ruled that tech giant Google violated antitrust laws by monopolizing the digital advertising market, marking a major legal victory for the U.S. Department of Justice
Nike CEO John Donahoe Says Breaking Up With China Would be ‘Disastrous’
Nike CEO John Donahoe addressed the rising geopolitical tensions with China, emphasizing that severing ties with the region would have catastrophic consequences for global trade. Speaking at the CNBC CEO
Disney is Scrapping Plans For a New $1 Billion Florida Campus
Disney has escalated its conflict with Florida's Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, resulting in the state losing 2,000 white-collar jobs. Disney has canceled its $1 billion office complex project in Florida,
Google Escapes Chrome Sell-Off but Ordered to Share Search Data With Rivals
Google has avoided being forced to sell its Chrome web browser after a landmark antitrust ruling in the U.S., but the company will now have to open up its search
Nikola CEO is Leaving the Company After Just 18 Months
Nikola, the electric and hydrogen semi truck manufacturer based in Arizona, announced on Friday that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael Lohscheller, is leaving the company with immediate effect.
Big Tech Executives Warn Europe’s New AI Law Could Stifle Innovation
Top executives from Amazon and Meta have raised concerns that the European Union’s new AI regulations could hamper technological innovation. The EU approved its AI Act this week, coinciding with
SVB Depositors, Investors Tried to Pull $42 Billion From Silicon Valley Bank
Investors and depositors tried to pull $42 billion from Silicon Valley Bank on Thursday in one of the biggest US bank runs in more than a decade, according to a
Elon Musk to Participate in Twitter All-Hands Meeting
American billionaire businessman, Elon Musk is scheduled to attend a virtual all-hands meeting on June 16, 2022.At the meeting, Musk is expected to field questions from the company he’s in
Iran Lifts Ban on WhatsApp and Google Play
Iran has lifted its ban on WhatsApp and Google Play in what state media describes as the first step toward easing internet restrictions in the country. The decision, announced Tuesday,
For the Love of a beautiful NFT story
Non-fungible Tokens, or NFTs, are becoming more popular as investors and collectors try to cash in on the newest blockchain craze — and some of the amounts being paid for
