Tech Firms Head To Court As Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial Begins
A closely watched trial that could reshape how social media companies are held accountable in the United States is set to begin in California, with senior executives from some of
Google’s Manifest V3 Targets Ad Blockers on YouTube with Slower Extension Updates
Google has escalated its battle against ad blockers on YouTube with a significant move that could affect Chrome users. The new policy introduced in the Manifest V3 extension platform is
The Largest Newspaper Publisher in the US Sues Google, Alleging Online Ad Monopoly
Gannett, the largest newspaper publisher in the US, has filed a lawsuit against Google, claiming that the tech giant has a monopoly over the digital ad market. The lawsuit was
Zuckerberg Testifies Again in U.S. Antitrust Trial Over Instagram and WhatsApp Acquisitions
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg returned to the witness stand on Tuesday for a second day in a high-stakes antitrust trial in Washington, where U.S. regulators are seeking to unwind his
Qantas Settles ‘Ghost Flight’ Case with A$100m Penalty and Compensation Plan
Qantas, Australia's largest airline, has reached a settlement in a legal case brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), agreeing to pay a penalty of A$100 million ($66.1
Microsoft President Changes Tune After Criticism of UK
Microsoft's President, Brad Smith, has adjusted his stance on the UK's business landscape, retracting comments made last year in which he labelled the country "bad for business." The shift comes
JP Morgan Plans Full Business Expansion in Nigeria
Global financial giant JP Morgan is reportedly looking to upgrade its Lagos representative office into a full-fledged business branch, marking a significant step in its African expansion strategy. According to
Daily Telegraph to Be Acquired by U.S. Firm RedBird After Prolonged Ownership Uncertainty
U.S. private equity firm RedBird Capital has struck a deal to take control of the Daily and Sunday Telegraph, ending a two-year period of ownership uncertainty for the iconic British
Wayfair is Opening its First-Ever Physical Furniture Store
Wayfair, the prominent online retailer specializing in furniture and home furnishings, is poised to make its first venture into physical retail with the opening of its inaugural flagship store next
BuzzFeed Stock Surges as Vivek Ramaswamy Acquires Activist Stake
BuzzFeed, the digital media giant, experienced a significant surge in its stock value following the revelation that former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has acquired an activist stake in the
Fans Condemn FIFA as Cheapest World Cup Final Ticket Set at $4,185
Football supporters' groups across Europe have accused FIFA of abandoning ordinary fans after the governing body set the lowest-priced ticket for next year’s World Cup final at $4,185 (£3,119). The
Spirit Airlines Rejects Frontier’s Takeover Bid Again
Spirit Airlines has once again turned down an acquisition offer from Frontier Group, stating that the $2.16 billion bid does not provide as much value to shareholders as its ongoing
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,
China’s Comac Steps Onto the Global Stage as It Challenges Aviation’s Biggest Names
Amid rows of aircraft models, mock cockpits and high-tech aviation displays at the Singapore Airshow, one exhibitor has been attracting outsized attention: Comac, China’s state-owned aircraft manufacturer. The company has
Citi Hit with $79 Million Fine Over $189 Billion Trading Blunder
UK regulators have fined Citigroup a total of £62 million ($79 million) for failures in its trading systems that nearly led to a catastrophic $189 billion stock sell-off on European
Sony Music West Africa to Host ‘In Her Element’ Conference in Lagos
Sony Music West Africa has unveiled plans for its ‘In Her Element’ conference, a two-day event set to take place in Lagos, Nigeria later this month. The conference aims to
What Sky’s ITV Takeover Could Mean for Your Favourite Shows
For decades, ITV has been woven into the fabric of British television. From Coronation Street and Emmerdale to major sporting events and national news, it has remained one of the
Jack Dorsey Unveils Bitchat, a Messaging App That Works Without Internet or User Accounts
Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter and CEO of fintech company Block, has launched an experimental messaging app designed to function entirely without the internet, servers, or even user accounts. The
Xiaomi Unveils Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G Series in India, Promising Exciting Features
Xiaomi has officially launched its much-anticipated Redmi Note 13 series in India, with a spotlight on the flagship Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G model. As part of the announcement, Xiaomi
FC Barcelona Weighs Sponsorship Options: Nike, Puma, or Proprietary Brand?
FC Barcelona finds itself at a crossroads as the club navigates its kit sponsorship future, with reports suggesting that the possibility of creating its own brand has been almost ruled
