Lego to Shift Towards Renewable Plastics Amidst Surging Profits
Lego, the iconic toymaker, announced plans to phase out fossil fuel-based plastics in favour of pricier renewable and recycled materials, as the company reported a significant rise in profits. The
UK Vinyl Sales Soar to Highest Level Since 1990 in Resilient Music Market Revival
In a testament to the enduring appeal of physical music, UK vinyl LP sales have reached their highest level since 1990, showcasing a remarkable revival of tangible music formats. The
Disney and Universal File Lawsuit Against Midjourney Over Alleged AI-Generated Copyright Infringement
Two of Hollywood’s biggest studios, Disney and Universal, have launched a lawsuit against artificial intelligence firm Midjourney, accusing it of generating unauthorised images of iconic characters such as Darth Vader,
Taylor Swift Challenges ‘Swift Home’ Trademark Bid in US
Pop superstar Taylor Swift has taken steps to block a US company’s attempt to trademark the phrase “Swift Home,” arguing that the branding could mislead consumers into believing she is
Google Play Blocks 2.36 Million Malicious Apps in 2024 Amid Rising Cybersecurity Threats
In a continuous effort to protect Android users from security threats, Google has announced that it successfully blocked 2.36 million apps from the Play Store for violating its policies in
The Washington Post Lays Off Roughly 100 Staffers as Star Journalists Exit
The Washington Post has announced layoffs affecting approximately 100 employees in its business division, marking the latest sign of financial difficulties at the iconic newspaper. The cuts, which represent around
CBN Fines 29 Banks ₦15 Billion Over Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Breaches
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has imposed fines totaling ₦15 billion on 29 financial institutions for breaching Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) regulations. This revelation was made
Italian Authorities Seize $836 Million from Airbnb Over Alleged Tax Evasion
Italian law enforcement has seized approximately €779 million (equivalent to $836 million) from Airbnb for purportedly unpaid taxes. This action was initiated after prosecutors in Milan accused the home-sharing giant
Researcher Uses a $25 Device to Hack Into Elon Musk’s Starlink System
During the Black Hat security conference in Las Vegas, a cyber-security researcher from Belgium, Lennert Wouters managed to hack Elon Musk's Starlink internet system for the first time ever by
Twitter to Revoke ‘Legacy’ Verified Badges in April
As Elon Musk promised, Twitter’s previous blue check-mark verification regime will soon be history. As reported o Variety, the social network, which the mega-billionaire bought last year in a debt-heavy
Locked Away And Tuned In: The Growing Case For Phone-Free Gigs And Classrooms
As the sun dipped over the Santa Barbara Bowl, 4,500 fans gathered to watch Sir Paul McCartney promise something rare in the modern concert experience: intimacy. What they didn’t expect
Elon Musk Axes the Team Building Tesla’s EV Charging Network
In an unexpected move, Tesla has terminated its team responsible for managing the electric vehicle charging business, sparking concerns about the fate of one of the largest US charging networks,
The $900 Nike Hyperboot Is A Game Changer For Warm-Up And Recovery
Nike is introducing a game-changing product designed to enhance warm-up and recovery for athletes: the Nike Hyperboot. Developed in collaboration with health tech company Hyperice, this innovative wearable combines heat
Lexus and Adidas Team Up on a Purple SUV Inspired by ‘Black Panther’
In a recent partnership between Adidas and Lexus, the hit Wakanda Forever is rendered in car form. Inspired by Black Panther and working with students at Adidas S.E.E.D. (School for
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
Sony is Quietly Suggesting PS4 Players Upgrade to PS5 Consoles
Sony appears to be subtly encouraging PlayStation 4 users to move on to its newer PlayStation 5 console, as reports emerge of promotional system messages being sent directly to PS4
Cash App Founder Bob Lee’s Death: Tech Worker Arrested in Fatal Stabbing
Police have arrested a self-described tech entrepreneur over the fatal stabbing in San Francisco of Cash App founder Bob Lee. As reported on BBC, the suspect is 38-year-old Nima Momeni
Pepsi Falls to Fourth Place in U.S. Soda Rankings as Sprite Surges Ahead
Pepsi, once the dominant rival to Coca-Cola, has slipped to fourth place in the U.S. soft drink market, according to new data from Beverage Digest - marking a significant turning
Unemployment Rises as Pay Growth Slows Again
The UK's unemployment rate has risen to 4.3% for the quarter ending in September, up from 4% in the previous three months, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Instagram to Enforce New Safety Measures, Making Millions of Teen Accounts Private
Instagram has announced significant changes aimed at increasing the safety of its teenage users, automatically converting millions of accounts into private profiles under new “teen account” settings. The update, revealed
