Google Employee Accused Of Using Confidential Data To Win $1.2m On Betting Platform
A Google engineer has been charged in the United States over allegations that he used confidential company information to make more than $1.2 million from bets placed on cryptocurrency-based prediction
Tokyo Introduces Instant Fines for Littering in Busy Tourist District
Authorities in Tokyo have begun enforcing on-the-spot penalties for littering in the popular district of Shibuya as part of efforts to address growing waste management concerns linked to rising tourist
Every First-Party Nintendo Switch 2 Game Will Cost $70 or $80 – Even the Old Ones
Nintendo has officially embraced a new pricing standard for its upcoming Switch 2 console, confirming that all first-party titles - including enhanced versions of older games - will retail for
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
Google Nears Historic Acquisition with $23 Billion Deal for Cybersecurity Firm Wiz
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is in advanced negotiations to acquire the fast-growing cybersecurity startup Wiz for approximately $23 billion, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to CNN.
Heineken Elevates Port Harcourt’s Bole Festival 2024 with Unforgettable Experiences
Heineken, the globally recognized beer brand, made a significant impact at the 2024 Bole Festival, a vibrant annual celebration of food, culture, and community in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Hosted at
New York City’s Landmark Congestion Pricing Program Set to Move Forward
The Biden administration is poised to approve New York City's Central Business District Tolling Program, popularly known as "congestion pricing," after the conclusion of a public review period on Monday.
HBO Max, Paramount+ to Merge After Warner Bros Deal
Paramount has confirmed plans to combine its streaming service, Paramount+, with HBO Max following its takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, setting the stage for one of the biggest integrations in
Microsoft Announces Another Xbox Price Hike in the US Despite Strong Revenue Growth
Microsoft has announced another round of price increases for its Xbox consoles in the United States, marking the second hike in just four months. The company attributed the move to
Phil Spencer Confirms Plans to Expand Xbox Games to Multiple Platforms
Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox, has confirmed that more Xbox-exclusive games will soon become available on other platforms, including rival consoles like the PlayStation 5. The announcement came during
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
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
Trump Signs Order to Delay TikTok Ban, Shield Business Partners
In a high-profile move, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday that temporarily halts the enforcement of a law banning TikTok and offers legal protection to companies associated
Apple Issues Apology Over Controversial iPad Pro Ad Celebrating Creativity Amid Backlash
Apple has issued an apology, acknowledging that it "missed the mark" with its recent iPad Pro advertisement, following widespread criticism from internet users. The ad, shared on social media by
Meta to Introduce £2.99 Ad-Free Subscription for UK Facebook and Instagram Users
Meta will soon begin offering Facebook and Instagram users in the UK the option to pay for an ad-free experience, marking a significant shift in how the social media giant
One of the World’s Biggest Booze Makers is Ditching Wine Brands as the World Drinks Less
Pernod Ricard, one of the world's largest alcohol producers, is selling the majority of its wine brands as global wine consumption continues to decline. The French conglomerate, which owns renowned
Microsoft Claims Quantum Breakthrough That Could Transform Computing by 2029
For decades, quantum computing has been portrayed as the next great frontier in technology - a field capable of solving problems that would take today's most powerful supercomputers centuries to
This Airline Wants You to Travel Without Clothes
Travellers flying with Japan Airlines now have a unique option for packing for their trips, thanks to a year-long trial of a service called "Any Wear, Anywhere." This service allows
Don Julio Takes Centre Stage as AMVCA 2026 Sets May 9 Date
The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards is officially underway, with MultiChoice confirming May 9, 2026, as the date for this year’s ceremony and naming veteran actress
Sports Illustrated’s Publisher Lays Off Most of its Staff, Union Says
The fate of Sports Illustrated hangs in the balance as the publisher of the iconic magazine and website has reportedly laid off the majority, if not all, of its guild-represented
