UK Bank Warns Millions at Risk from AI Voice-Cloning Scams
Starling Bank, a UK-based online lender, has issued a stark warning about the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) voice-cloning scams, stating that "millions" could be vulnerable to this growing threat.
Adidas Retracts Opposition to Black Lives Matter’s Three-Stripe Design
Sportswear maker Adidas on Wednesday reversed course 48 hours after asking the U.S. Trademark Office to reject a Black Lives Matter application for a trademark featuring three parallel stripes. “Adidas
Bud Light Boycott Costs Anheuser-Busch InBev Over $1 Billion in Lost Sales
Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's largest brewer, faced a significant setback, potentially losing over $1.4 billion in sales due to a boycott following its brief collaboration with a transgender influencer to
Blade Runner 2049 Maker Sues Musk Over Robotaxi Images
Alcon Entertainment, the production company behind Blade Runner 2049, has filed a lawsuit against Tesla, Elon Musk, and Warner Bros Discovery, alleging unauthorized use of imagery from the film during
The Glittering Illusion: How a Jewellery Tycoon Vanished After a £170m Diamond Scam
For years, Vashi Dominguez dazzled investors and customers alike with the promise of diamonds, glamour, and innovation. He sold himself not only as a diamond dealer to the wealthy but
Ferrari Shares Slump After Unveiling First Fully Electric Car
Luxury sports car manufacturer Ferrari has seen its shares tumble after unveiling its first fully electric vehicle, the $640,000 (£474,320) Luce. Following the launch, Ferrari’s shares dropped more than 8%
CNN Fires Longtime Host, Don Lemon
Broadcasting giant, Cable Network News, has fired its longtime host and news anchor, Don Lemon. Lemon, who worked with the company for 17 years, claimed he was unceremoniously dismissed by
Google to Spend $1 Billion to Lay Two New Cables on the Pacific Seabed
As digital connectivity becomes increasingly vital, Google announces a monumental $1 billion investment aimed at bolstering undersea infrastructure in the Pacific. Termed Pacific Connect, this initiative underscores Google's commitment to
WhatsApp Disables Over 6.8 Million Scam Accounts in Global Crackdown, Meta Reveals
WhatsApp has disabled more than 6.8 million accounts linked to scam operations in the first six months of 2025, according to a statement from its parent company, Meta. Many of
Samsung and Google Unveil Eclipsa Audio, a New Standard for 3D Sound
Samsung and Google have introduced Eclipsa Audio, an open-source 3D audio format designed to deliver immersive sound experiences. This groundbreaking technology, set to debut later this year on select YouTube
Indian Man Wins Case Against Theater Chain Over Lengthy Pre-Movie Commercials
A 31-year-old lawyer from Bangalore, Abhishek M R, has won a legal case against India's largest movie theater chain, PVR INOX, after claiming that excessive advertisements before a movie caused
Apple Presents Some Workers With a Choice: Reapply for Your Job or Get Laid Off
Things are cooking for Apple CEO Tim Cook. Emerging from a slow fiscal quarter due to slowing tech product demand and a sluggish economy, Apple is continuing to push for
OpenAI’s Sora Video App Hits 1 Million Downloads in Under Five Days, Stirring Copyright Debate
OpenAI's latest innovation, Sora, has stormed to over one million downloads in less than five days - a milestone it reached even faster than the company’s viral chatbot, ChatGPT, did
Samsung Flags 78% Profit Drop as Chip Demand Remains Weak
Samsung, the South Korean technology giant, has issued a warning that its operating profit for the third quarter is likely to experience a significant drop of approximately 78%. This projection
Elon Musk Dismisses Interest in Acquiring TikTok
Elon Musk has denied any plans to purchase TikTok, dismissing speculation that he might bid for the popular video-sharing platform. Speaking at the WELT Economic Summit on January 28, the
Google Fined Nearly €3 Billion by EU Over Online Advertising Practices
Google has been hit with a €2.95 billion (£2.5 billion) fine by the European Union after regulators ruled that the tech giant abused its dominant position in the online advertising
EA Targets 100 Million Players for Battlefield 6 Amid $400 Million Development Push
Electronic Arts (EA) is setting the stage for what could be the most ambitious release in the history of its Battlefield franchise, aiming to attract 100 million players to the
Starbucks Unveils Ambitious Plan to Launch Two New Stores Weekly in India, Aiming for 1,000 Stores by 2028
In a strategic move to tap into the surging demand for coffee in India, Starbucks has outlined plans to open 1,000 stores in the country by 2028, averaging the launch
X Promises Faster Action Against Hate And Terror Content In UK
Social media platform X has committed to taking quicker action on reports of suspected illegal hate speech and terrorist content in the United Kingdom under new measures accepted by media
Instagram Makes a U-turn on TikTok-Style Revamp
Social media giant, Instagram has announced that it will be pausing the rollout of new features on its app following backlash online from users, influencers and celebrities. Among the new
