Marks & Spencer CEO Targeted Directly in £300m Ransomware Attack
Hackers behind the devastating cyberattack on Marks & Spencer sent a direct and abusive ransom demand to the company’s chief executive, it has emerged. The email, sent on April 23,
Nvidia to Invest $5 Billion in Intel Amid AI Chip Boom
US chip giant Nvidia has announced plans to acquire a $5 billion stake in Intel, a move aimed at boosting the struggling semiconductor company while strengthening collaboration on next-generation chip
More than Half of Twitter’s Top 1,000 Advertisers Stopped Spending on Platform, Data Show
More than half of Twitter’s top 1,000 advertisers in September were no longer spending on the platform in the first weeks of January, according to data provided to CNN by
Tech Layoffs: PayPal Cuts 2,000 Jobs as Global Economy Weakens
PayPal is shedding around 2,000 jobs, or 7% of its workers, as it becomes the latest big tech firm to cut costs. As reported on BBC, the online payments company
YouTube Intensifies Crackdown on Ad Blockers, Frustrating Users
YouTube has once again escalated its efforts to curb the use of ad blockers, leaving many users frustrated as the platform enforces stricter measures against ad-free viewing. According to a
Nike Unveils Next Generation Air Max Dn Featuring Dynamic Air Technology
Global sportswear giant Nike is set to embark on its next Air Max era with the introduction of the Air Max Dn, a cutting-edge sneaker that not only champions an
Swish Fusion 25: Lagos Stages a Showcase of Africa’s Tech & Media Renaissance
Last Friday, the Balmoral Convention Centre at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, became the epicentre of innovation as Swish Fusion Media & Tech Summit - Swish Fusion 25,
Federal Government Releases Second Batch of N5 Billion Creative Fund to Nollywood
The Federal Government has announced the disbursement of the second batch of the N5 billion Creative Fund, aimed at boosting Nigeria's creative sector. The Creative Fund, initiated in December 2023
Oracle Faces Scrutiny After Alleged Data Breach, Hacker Puts Stolen Data Up for Sale
Oracle is under fire after a hacker claimed to have breached the company's cloud systems, exfiltrating sensitive data from over 144,000 clients. The breach, which allegedly compromised around 6 million
Selena Gomez Joins Bloomberg’s Billionaire List with Rare Beauty Fortune
Pop sensation Selena Gomez has officially become a billionaire, according to Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index. The American singer, actress, and entrepreneur has accumulated an estimated $1.3 billion in wealth, with over
Hong Kong Stocks Slump on Worries About Chinese Banks, US Interest Rates
Hong Kong stocks suffered their worst day in four months on Thursday, with the Hang Seng (HSI) Index dropping 3%, the largest decline since March, as a result of Goldman
Starlink Outage Disrupts Tens of Thousands, Including Ukrainian Military
Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, experienced a brief but significant global outage on Monday, disrupting connections for tens of thousands of users - including Ukrainian military units actively engaged
Sony and Honda to Launch First Car With PlayStation Remote Play in 2026
Sony Honda Mobility has announced that its first production vehicle, Afeela, will become the world’s first car to feature PlayStation Remote Play when deliveries begin in California in 2026. The
Apple Opens Doors to Rival App Stores on iPhones in EU Amid Regulatory Changes
Apple has announced a significant policy shift that will allow alternative app stores to operate on iPhones purchased in the European Union, starting from March. Currently, Apple users are limited
eBay to Pay $3 Million After Former Employees Sent Live Insects and a Bloody Pig Mask to Harass a Couple
eBay has agreed to pay a $3 million criminal penalty in the wake of a harassment campaign orchestrated by former employees against a Massachusetts couple who ran a newsletter critical
Volkswagen and Tesla Rival Rivian Announce $5.8bn Joint Venture to Boost EV Development
Volkswagen Group (VW) has increased its investment in a strategic partnership with electric vehicle (EV) maker Rivian, launching a joint venture worth $5.8 billion. This new deal, which builds on
Tesla Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Privacy Intrusion
A California Tesla owner on Friday sued the electric carmaker in a prospective class action lawsuit accusing it of violating the privacy of customers. The lawsuit in the U.S. District
Iconic LA Toy Store Faces Uncertain Future as Tariffs Threaten Toy Industry
Kip’s Toyland, Los Angeles’ oldest toy store, is fighting for survival as looming U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports threaten to push prices beyond what small retailers - and their customers
Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 Removed from Shelves in the U.S. as White House Declines to Overturn Ban
The most recent Apple Watch models, the Series 9 and Ultra 2, have been pulled from shelves across the United States following the White House's decision not to intervene and
Audi to Cut 7,500 Jobs Amid Challenges in Germany’s Auto Industry
Audi has announced plans to cut up to 7,500 jobs at its German facilities by 2029, citing increasing economic pressure and the need to transition to electric vehicle (EV) production.
