Samsung Workers Initiate Indefinite Strike Over Pay and Leave Policies
Samsung Electronics' largest labor union in South Korea has initiated an indefinite strike, following a three-day walkout that failed to resolve ongoing disputes over pay and bonuses. The National Samsung
Microsoft Rumoured to Develop Portable Xbox, Drawing Inspiration from Nintendo Switch
Amidst a flurry of rumours swirling around the future of Xbox, speculation has intensified over Microsoft's purported plans to venture into handheld gaming territory, akin to Nintendo's wildly successful Switch.
Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg’s Highly Anticipated Showdown to be Streamed on X
The long-anticipated face-off between tech moguls Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg is set to take place on X, formerly known as Twitter, according to Musk's recent tweets. The platform's owner
Gamification
Gamification is more manipulative, as advertising is persuasive. What makes it more sensitive most of the time is the hidden motive that the consumers are unaware of. That makes it
Allianz Life Confirms Major Data Breach Impacting Most US Customers
Insurance giant Allianz has disclosed that hackers accessed personal data belonging to a majority of its 1.4 million customers in North America following a cyber-attack on a third-party cloud system.
Starbucks to Cut 900 Jobs and Close Underperforming Stores in US and UK
Starbucks has announced plans to eliminate around 900 jobs in the United States and shut down a number of its worst-performing stores, including some in the UK, as part of
Signal Would ‘Walk’ From UK if Online Safety Bill Undermined Encryption
The encrypted-messaging app Signal has said it would stop providing services in the UK if a new law undermined encryption. If forced to weaken the privacy of its messaging system
Stolen Superman Comic Once Owned by Nicolas Cage Sells for $15 Million
A rare copy of the 1938 comic that first introduced Superman has been sold for a staggering $15 million (£11.2 million) in a private transaction, setting a new benchmark in
Tesla Price Cuts Boost Sales Despite Weak Economy
Tesla is gearing up for a challenging 2023, after cutting prices to spur demand. The electric car company, led by billionaire Elon Musk, reported record revenue and profits in the
Damola Adamolekun: The Nigerian Visionary Leading Red Lobster’s Global Revival
In an industry where innovation often comes at the cost of tradition, Damola Adamolekun has found a way to honour both. At the helm of Red Lobster, one of the
Elon Musk Admits Paying Twitter Blue Tick Fees For Celebrities Who Boycotted Controversial Levy
Elon Musk has said he’s “personally” paying for Twitter Blue subscriptions for a few celebrities who declined to subscribe themselves. The Twitter chief confirmed that he is paying for the
Flutterwave Named Among TIME’s 2025 Most Influential Companies
Nigerian-born fintech giant Flutterwave has earned a spot on the 2025 TIME100 Most Influential Companies list, marking its second appearance on the prestigious global ranking. The Lagos-founded payment technology firm
Controversy Surrounds Blockbuster Chinese Video Game “Black Myth: Wukong” Over Streaming Guidelines
The highly anticipated Chinese video game Black Myth: Wukong has ignited a heated debate online after the developers issued guidelines to streamers, advising them to avoid discussing certain topics during
TikTok Fined $368 Million in Europe for Failing to Protect Children
TikTok, the popular social media platform, has been slapped with a hefty €345 million ($368 million) fine by a major European tech regulator over allegations of insufficient measures to safeguard
Google DeepMind Unveils Veo 2, Its Latest AI Video Model to Rival OpenAI’s Sora
Google DeepMind has introduced Veo 2, its latest AI video generation model, just days after OpenAI’s widely discussed Sora made headlines. The unveiling marks Google’s determined push to take the
Z-Library E-Book Site Domains Seized by U.S. Dept of Justice
Internet domains for the popular Z-Library online eBook repository were seized early this morning by the U.S. Department of Justice, preventing easy access to the service. Z-Library is ranked in
Lawmakers Urge Tech Giants to Step Up Efforts Against Non-Consensual Explicit Images
A group of U.S. senators has criticized major tech companies, including Google, X (formerly Twitter), and Discord, for lagging behind in addressing the growing threat of non-consensual explicit images online.
Meta’s User Numbers Bounce Back After Controversial Changes, But TikTok’s Fate Could Impact Future Growth
Meta, under Mark Zuckerberg's leadership, has experienced a series of controversial changes recently, including the removal of fact-checkers, a shift towards free speech, and the elimination of diversity and inclusion
Tom Holland’s Non-Alcoholic Beer Brand, Bero, Launches at Target Amid Growing Sobriety Trend
Target is embracing the growing demand for non-alcoholic beverages by introducing Tom Holland’s non-alcoholic beer brand, Bero, in approximately 1,400 of its US stores. The brand, which launched in October
Tesla Halts German Factory Operations Amid Planned Protests
Tesla has announced the closure of its factory near Berlin, preempting expected protests against the planned expansion of its facility. The decision comes as demonstrators prepare to gather outside the
