Twix Ad Banned for Encouraging Unsafe Driving
A television advert for Twix has been banned in the UK after regulators concluded it encouraged reckless driving and breached advertising standards. The ad, which featured a dramatic car chase
Meta to Scrap Fact-Checkers, Embraces User-Generated Moderation in Policy Overhaul
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is set to eliminate its fact-checking program and replace it with a community-driven moderation system. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the policy shift
Mars Acquires Hotel Chocolat in a £534 Million Deal
In a significant move, Mars is set to acquire Hotel Chocolat, the largest independent chocolate maker in Britain, in a deal valued at £534 million ($661 million). The acquisition is
Capital One Makes a Bold Move, Acquires Discover Financial Services in $35.3 Billion Deal
Capital One, a major player in the financial services industry, has announced its acquisition of Discover Financial Services for a whopping $35.3 billion in an all-stock transaction. This strategic move
Airlines Alert Pilots to Smoke Risk in Boeing 737 Max After Bird Strikes
Pilots at major airlines have been cautioned that bird strikes on Boeing 737 Max engines could result in smoke infiltrating the passenger cabin. This warning was issued by both Southwest
Diesel Price Soars to N950/litre, Triggering Concerns of Shutdowns and Job Losses
Oil marketers have raised an alarm over the skyrocketing cost of diesel in Nigeria, revealing that a combination of foreign exchange challenges and the recent implementation of a 7.5% Value
Qantas Settles ‘Ghost Flight’ Case with A$100m Penalty and Compensation Plan
Qantas, Australia's largest airline, has reached a settlement in a legal case brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), agreeing to pay a penalty of A$100 million ($66.1
Tech Companies Offer Free AI Tools to Millions of Indians in Strategic User Push
Millions of mobile users in India are set to receive a year of free access to ChatGPT's new low-cost "Go" chatbot, following similar partnerships recently announced by Google and Perplexity
Nigerian Government to Ban Fuel Tankers Exceeding 60,000 Litres from March 1
The Nigerian government has announced that fuel tankers with a capacity exceeding 60,000 litres will be prohibited from operating on the country’s roads starting March 1, 2025. The Nigerian Midstream
Anthropic Accuses Alibaba of Large-Scale AI Model Extraction in Letter to US Congress
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has accused Chinese technology giant Alibaba of carrying out what it describes as the largest known attempt to extract the capabilities of its Claude AI model
OpenAI, Maker of ChatGPT, Hit With Proposed Class Action Lawsuit Alleging it Stole People’s Data
OpenAI, the organization responsible for the widely-known ChatGPT tool, is facing a lawsuit accusing the company of stealing and misusing substantial amounts of personal data obtained from the internet to
Sony Hasn’t Been This Hot Since it Made the Walkman
It’s been decades since Sony was this close to the summit. The last time its market value soared so high, the world was spinning to the tunes of the Walkman,
Kia Recalls Over 400,000 Telluride SUVs Over Park Safety Concerns
Kia has initiated a recall of 427,407 Telluride SUVs due to a potential safety issue that could cause the vehicles to move while in park, according to a report released
Adidas Loses New York Trial Against Thom Browne Over Three-Stripe Design
A Manhattan jury has said Adidas AG had failed to show luxury brand Thom Browne Inc's use of stripes on its clothing infringed the sportswear giant's signature three-stripe trademark. The
Starbucks Introduces Discounted “Pairings Menu” to Compete in Value Menu Wars
In a bid to compete in the ongoing value menu wars and attract budget-conscious consumers, Starbucks has unveiled its latest offering – the "Pairings Menu," combining drinks and breakfast items
Microsoft’s Satya Nadella Named CNN Business CEO of the Year
In a year dominated by advancements in artificial intelligence, Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella has been recognized as CNN Business' CEO of the Year for 2023. Nadella's strategic multi-billion dollar investment
Swish Fusion Tech Meet: Bridging the Gap for Global Collaboration in Africa’s Media and Tech Sectors
On November 27th, 2024, The Zone in Gbagada Industrial Scheme became the epicentre for a thought-provoking gathering that explored the future of Western and indigenous collaboration within Africa’s burgeoning media
Instagram To Let Parents Block Teens From Chatting With AI Characters
Instagram is set to roll out new parental controls that will allow parents to stop teenagers from chatting with the app’s AI characters, its parent company Meta announced on Friday.
Nestlé is Flying Baby Formula into America as Shortage Continues
Nestlé is rushing baby formula into the United States via airfreight in a bid to ease a nationwide shortage that is unnerving parents around the country.In a statement to CNN
EU Set to Block Amazon’s Acquisition of iRobot
The European Union's competition watchdog is poised to block Amazon's proposed takeover of vacuum cleaner manufacturer iRobot, according to sources reported by the BBC. This development deals a setback to
